Organization News Archive
Michigan State’s Lorenzo White headed to College Football Hall of Fame
One of the greatest players in Michigan State history is headed to the hall of fame. Former Spartan running back Lorenzo White was announced Monday morning as a member of the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame class. “I was very, very happy when I received the news,” White said, according to a Michigan State...
Friends: Daughter of former MSU player Mike Labinjo, who died last month, needs help
LANSING — An effort is underway to help the daughter of a former Michigan State football player who died late last month in Canada. Family and friends of Mike Labinjo have set up a GoFundMe.com account to raise money for Hailey Labinjo, his 10-year-old daughter. The GoFundMe website includes the following message: “All monies raised will...
Michigan State planning $5 million upgrade to football building
Michigan State’s football staff keeps getting bigger, and now it needs more room. The school is planning a significant upgrade to the program’s football offices at the Duffy Daugherty building on campus, according to plans unveiled this week by the school’s infrastructure, planning and facilities department. The upgrade will add a conference room, meeting rooms...
No. 11 Spartans Top Utah State in Home Opener, 38-31
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State desperately needed a big play to avoid an upset and Felton Davis delivered. Davis made a fully extended, 31-yard catch to help set up Connor Heyward‘s second touchdown with 2 minutes left to put the 11th-ranked Spartans ahead and they held on to beat Utah State 38-31 on Friday night. Michigan...
Michigan State Ranked No. 11 in Preseason Associated Press Poll
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State enters the 12th season of the head coach Mark Dantonio era in 2018 ranked No. 11 in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, released on Monday. The Spartans closed last season with a 10-3 record and finished No. 15 in the AP Poll, the seventh AP Top 25 finish under Dantonio (No. 24...
Bachie, Lewerke and Willis Named 2018 Team Captains
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State football team wrapped up preseason camp on Thursday after three weeks of practice for the upcoming season. The No. 11/12 Spartans will take the next two days off before reporting back to campus on Sunday afternoon to begin game preparations for the Friday, Aug. 31 season opener against Utah...
Tony Briningstool Needs Our Vote
Dr. Tony Briningstool has been nominated by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation’s Most Influential Physician Leaders. This is a high honor within the healthcare industry and speaks to Tony’s unwavering dedication to creating an environment of patient safety through transformative leadership. Achieving this recognition is Tony’s way of giving back and saying “thank you” to all of...
Spring Game, Youth Clinic Scheduled For Saturday, April 7
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State football program will host its annual spring game and youth clinic on Saturday, April 7. Information on the two events is listed below. SPRING GAME INFORMATION (PRESENTED BY McLAREN HEALTH PLAN): Michigan State’s Green-White spring game, presented by McLaren Health Plan, is scheduled for 5 p.m. in Spartan Stadium...
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar movie premiere
The Detroit Spartans have partnered with Maya Washington (daughter of Gene Washington) who is bringing her documentary about her father and M.S.U. football during the 1960’s to the silver screen. They are looking to connect with local businesses who can appreciate the rich history that M.S.U. has played in the desegregation of college football. Following...
Brad Van Pelt Memorial 5K/10K Trail Run
Join us for the Brad Van Pelt 5k / 10k trail event . This event takes place April 28th at Fortitude Outdoor Fitness , formerly known as Club 10 when Brad Van Pelt owned it. Our 5k and 10k will start at 4:30pm. Food truck, patio and clubhouse will be open for grub and drinks....