Staff continuity is important to Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio. Coming off back-to-back 11-win seasons for the first time in school history, every assistant coach recently received a raise. Defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi, who interviewed for head coaching and defensive coordinator positions following MSU's win in the Outback Bowl, received the biggest raise. He more than doubled his... [Read More]

Michigan State hosted one of their summer camps last week to give the coaching staff a chance to evaluate several recruits in person. One player who received a look was Waukesha (Wisc.) tight end Dylan Chmura, who performed so well he received an offer that he promptly took the Spartans up on. “I committed to Michigan State,” Chmura told SpartanDigest.com. “I called head coach Mark Dantonio and... [Read More]

It's been nearly a quarter-century since Andre Rison's swagger and speed were bundled inside a No. 1 Michigan State football uniform. Rison is returning to campus as a student assistant coach while he finishes his degree, as reported Friday by MLive.com. "I promised my mother, father and grandparents that I would go back and finish my degree one day," said Rison, who's 30 credits short.... [Read More]

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell could miss the rest of spring practice after suffering a sprained right knee during Saturday's scrimmage. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said Maxwell sustained the injury falling backward while trying to avoid the rush. Maxwell, projected to be Michigan State's starter in the fall, hasn't been ruled out for the team's spring game on April 28. Freshman... [Read More]

The Big Ten has suspended Michigan State defensive end William Gholston for Saturday's game against Wisconsin (No. 6 BCS, No. 4 AP) for violating the league's "sportslike conduct agreement" in last week's win against Michigan. Gholston received the suspension for punching Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan following the final play of the third quarter of the Spartans' 28-14 win.... [Read More]

Michigan State is conducting an internal review of a potential violation of sportsman-like conduct by defensive end William Gholston during Saturday's victory against Michigan. Gholston was flagged for two personal fouls against the Wolverines -- for punching Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan and twisting the helmet of Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson. The Spartans (No. 16 BCS, No. 15... [Read More]