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Connor Earegood
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Big Tex but my mom calls me Connor. Michigan State football, hoops, more for The Detroit News. Year of the Connor. He/him
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Back-to-back MACtion had me wiped out, but we're back! Work from me, @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @grahamcouch.bsky.social, @chrissolari.bsky.social and @realtonygarcia.bsky.social to guide your weekend.
Pregame, halftime reading from Mitten Football and others Why Michigan coach Sherrone Moore talks regularly with Nick Saban (Detroit Free Press, Nov. 11) Running back Jordan Marshall built to 'thrive' in leading role for Wolverines (Detroit News, Nov. 12) Western Michigan seizes control of MAC title fate, slows Parker Navarro in 17-13 win over Ohio (Mitten Football, Nov. 12) ‘You played for him:’ How Western Michigan is honoring Marshawn Kneeland’s legacy (Mitten Football, Nov. 12) How Wrigley Field is transformed for Michigan football's clash with Northwestern (Detroit News, Nov. 13) NCAA penalties one more web for AD J Batt to untangle at Michigan State (Detroit News, Nov. 13) Couch: Michigan State football's embarrassing NCAA probation might save MSU from paying Mel Tucker (Lansing State Journal, Nov. 13) Central Michigan defense swarms Buffalo in 38-19 win, bowl eligible for 1st time since 2021 (Mitten Football, Nov. 13) MAC title race: Western Michigan in driver’s seat, Central Michigan path opening (Mitten Football, Nov. 13) Decade of downturn: How Michigan State football went from titles to torture (Detroit Free Press, Nov. 14) Central Michigan's turnaround under Matt Drinkall hinged on a key group: The seniors (Mitten Football, Nov. 14)
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Work from yours truly and @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @realtonygarcia.bsky.social and @chrissolari.bsky.social in the Masterkey this week.
Pregame, halftime reading from Mitten Football and others Michigan's 31-20 win over Michigan State offers snapshot of programs going in different directions (Mitten Football, Oct. 26) With WMU-CMU rivalry returning to Saturday, Lance Taylor has simple desire: ‘Let's pack Waldo’ (Mitten Football, Oct. 27) Spartans, Smith have hard conversation after loss to Michigan (Detroit News, Oct. 27) CMU’s Matt Drinkall balances prep for ‘biggest game of my entire life’ vs. WMU, expected birth of his 1st child (Mitten Football, Oct. 28) Redshirt freshmen step up on Michigan's nicked-up offensive line (Detroit News, Oct. 29) Michigan football's message to slumping WR Semaj Morgan (Detroit Free Press, Oct. 29) Central Michigan QB Joe Labas takes center stage vs. Western Michigan with Angel Flores out (Mitten Football, Oct. 29) Michigan State football LB Wayne Matthews III grateful to play after injury scare at USC (Detroit Free Press, Oct. 30) Central Michigan faces fine, 2-year probation as NCAA closes out Stalions-MSU sideline case (Mitten Football, Oct. 30) From new sideline station, Joe Rossi is re-energizing Michigan State’s defense (Mitten Football, Oct. 31)
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The crowd got what it wanted in MSU’s exhibition win over BGSU, with plenty of Coen Carr dunks and some nice contributions from newcomers.

Did Tom Izzo? Most definitely not.

“We’ll have some fun the next couple of days”

On a messy debut: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Carr, Kohler lead Spartans to exhibition basketball win over Bowling Green
A messy debut for this year's Spartans saw Coen Carr and Jaxon Kohler lead MSU to a 75-66 exhibition win over Bowling Green.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Asked this on the evil site, so I'll ask it here too:

MSU men's basketball opens the season with an exhibition against BGSU tonight. For my MSU readers, what do you want to see tonight?

Comment below.
October 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Ups to @connorearegood.bsky.social on this story — a neat rivalry connection
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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We are back once more with the fine prose of @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @realtonygarcia.bsky.social, @aaronmcmann.bsky.social and Matt Wenzel, who I do not believe is #OnHere.

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Pregame, halftime reading from Mitten Football, others Michigan State confident Alessio Milivojevic can fill in if Aidan Chiles can't play vs. Indiana (Mitten Football, Oct. 14) Michigan emerging receiver Andrew Marsh honors father with work ethic instilled by mom (Detroit News, Oct. 14) As Smith’s MSU seat heats up, Oregon State connections maintain faith in long-term plans (Detroit News, Oct. 15) Rested Central Michigan starts season’s 2nd half facing ‘mirror’ of itself at Bowling Green (Mitten Football, Oct. 15) How Curt Cignetti's Indiana upped pressure, eroded patience for Jonathan Smith, Michigan State to win (Mitten Football, Oct. 16) Michigan Regents blast private equity deal for Big Ten as ‘bailout’ (Detroit News, Oct. 16) Slumping Michigan State football guarding against crisis of confidence (MLive, Oct. 16) Michigan OC after six games: Are we putting our players in the best spots to win? (MLive, Oct. 16) Michigan football TEs, long a focal point of the offense, must be utilized more (Detroit Free Press, Oct. 17)
October 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Matt Gulbin has turned into one of college football’s best centers this season at MSU. But it took him a while to even get the chance to play the position.

On “Big Country,” and the patience it took to get here: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Deep bonds and big hits: How MSU's Matt Gulbin became one of nation’s best centers
It took a little patience, but Matt Gulbin has evolved into one of the top centers. Now, Michigan State is reaping the benefits.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Mitten Masterkey is up, with TV times, picks, some 11th hour analysis and, as is become tradition here, the good work being done by the folks on these beats. This week it's shouts to @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, Matt Wenzel, and Matt Ehler for their fine work.
An excerpt from Mitten Football's weekly "Mitten Masterkey" Friday guide for Saturday, outlining stories from the week: "Pregame, halftime reading from Mitten Football, others A feature on Mustafi Al-Gawari and the meaning behind his Arabic nameplate (MLive, Sept. 12) Western Michigan putting premium on getting the pass game going (Mitten Football, Sept. 15) Aidan Chiles balancing growth, production as a passer with being a dominant runner (Mitten Football, Sept. 16) Ernest Hausmann is returning to Nebraska and being a light for so many (Detroit News, Sept. 16) Michigan State’s defense is locked in on this opportunity vs. USC (Detroit News, Sept. 17) How Aidan Chiles plans to handle all the comes with a game back at home in SoCal (MLive, Sept. 17) Eastern Michigan feels like it found something on defense, ready for breakthrough win (Mitten Football, Sept. 18)"
September 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Hey, so I totally lied about being more active on here. Alas, here’s a fun story from this week on Aidan Chiles’ L.A. homecoming against USC.

And if you’re not staying up past midnight to watch the game, you know where to find all the coverage Sunday morning.

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‘Just another game’: No pressure for MSU's Aidan Chiles in Southern Cal homecoming
QB Aidan Chiles is playing some of his best football as he and Michigan State open Big Ten play against Southern Cal.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Planning on being more active here for the upcoming football season. We spoke to DC Joe Rossi today about his group, particularly about the pass rush.

Slow deaths and fast growth: Why Joe Rossi 'remade' Michigan State edge rusher room: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Slow deaths and fast growth: Why Joe Rossi 'remade' Michigan State edge rusher room
Michigan State's pass rush faltered last season, but DC Joe Rossi sees improvement in his group thanks to a three-pronged plan.
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August 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.
Isaac Howard ends MSU hockey career, signs contract after trade to Oilers
Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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J Batt was unequivocal: Football success is key to a high-level athletic dept. succeeding. He also wants to support Olympic/non-rev sports at at championship levels.

And MSU coaches received his message well, in part because he's promised to listen, first: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
In new AD J Batt, Jonathan Smith, Michigan State coaches see partner for future success
As he arrives in East Lansing and acquaints himself, new Michigan State athletic director J Batt is making a point of listening and learning first.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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The NCAA issued Michigan State a notice of allegations for Tucker-era recruiting violations the university self reported. According to an MSU spokesperson, the university has not yet received a copy.

Story and what this means for MSU @detroitnews: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
NCAA issues Michigan State notice of allegation for self-reported recruiting violation
The NCAA issued Michigan State a notice of allegation April 29 regarding violations the university self-reported in 2023.
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May 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Outgoing Michigan State AD Alan Haller calls out people of 'significant influence'

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Outgoing Michigan State AD Alan Haller calls out people of 'significant influence'
Alan Haller alluded to a rift between himself and people in “positions of significant influence” that caused his firing.
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May 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Ride high: Broncos best Boston U to capture first hockey national title
Two goals from Owen Michaels led Western Michigan hockey to its first national championship with a 6-2 win over Boston University.
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April 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Isaac Howard transferred to MSU looking for a fresh start. Little did he know the decision would save his life. After being treated for a rare heart defect and emerging as a college hockey star, Howard is returning for his senior season.

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Hockey star Isaac Howard heading back to Michigan State, where doctors 'saved his life'
Not only did Isaac Howard rekindle his hockey career with Michigan State, but the discovery of a heart defect may have saved his life.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn

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From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn
After starting in Division II, Auburn's Chaney Johnson is one of 11 transfers who will play in Sunday's Elite Eight game against Michigan State.
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March 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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'They deserve so much credit': Scout team vital to Spartans' Elite Eight run

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'They deserve so much credit': Scout team vital to Spartans' Elite Eight run
Most schools don't have four scholarship players who play scout team minutes. Michigan State's own scout team is an X-factor in its March Madness run.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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March Madness 2025: Michigan State vs. Auburn scouting report

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March Madness 2025: Michigan State vs. Auburn scouting report
Connor Earegood of The Detroit News breaks down Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight showdown against Auburn.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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From James Hawkins: Past AAU foes Jase Richardson, Tahaad Pettiford cross paths again in Elite Eight

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Past AAU foes Jase Richardson, Tahaad Pettiford cross paths again in Elite Eight
The two standout freshmen battled it out on the AAU circuit years ago. Come Sunday, they'll meet again with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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In front of hometown crowd, Coen Carr vital in Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory

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In front of hometown crowd, Coen Carr vital in Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory
Coen Carr came home to Atlanta and put together a strong performance in Michigan State's Sweet 16 win over Mississippi.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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ICYMI: Elite great! Michigan State hangs on to top Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament

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Elite great! Michigan State hangs on to top Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament
The Spartans rallied in the second half to beat Mississippi and earn their first trip to the Elite Eight trip since 2019.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Where’s Mel Tucker? Former MSU coach’s disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims

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Where’s Mel Tucker? Former MSU coach’s disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims
Mel Tucker's disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims
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March 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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In Sweet 16, Tom Izzo and Chris Beard get a familiar rematch of 2019 Final Four

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In Sweet 16, Tom Izzo and Chris Beard get a familiar rematch of 2019 Final Four
In the 2019 Final Four, Chris Beard coached Texas Tech to a win over Tom Izzo and Michigan State. This year's Sweet 16 is a rematch.
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March 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM