Steve Underwood
@steveu1961.bsky.social
Grateful husband of Salmy and proud son, brother, stepfather, etc. in wonderful families. Also Lanstronaut, City Pulse GM, East Lansing HS/Hope College/NSAF/DyeStat/RunnerSpace alum and much more.
Thanks to @grahamcouch.bsky.social for what is annually my favorite column (along with his MSU basketball gbg column). Hope the Spartans win at least 7, plus a bowl, indeed!
Predicting Michigan State's football season, each and every game, WMU, BC and USC, through Penn State and beyond.
Column.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Column.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Couch: Predicting MSU's football season – WMU, BC and USC in September though Penn State in November (and December?)
A spin through the Spartans' 2025 football season, predicting each and every game — WMU on Friday, through Penn State in November, and maybe December?
www.lansingstatejournal.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thanks to @grahamcouch.bsky.social for what is annually my favorite column (along with his MSU basketball gbg column). Hope the Spartans win at least 7, plus a bowl, indeed!
Good column, but I'd like to read more about impact on hockey, women's hoops, volleyball and gymnastics, track and field, tennis, golf, etc. Maybe another column?
Here's a 3 quick takes column on how the recently approved House settlement could impact Michigan State athletics and MSU football.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Couch: 3 quick takes on how the House settlement could impact MSU football and athletics
Here are 3 quick takes on how revenue sharing and the House settlement could impact MSU football and athletics, beginning this year.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Good column, but I'd like to read more about impact on hockey, women's hoops, volleyball and gymnastics, track and field, tennis, golf, etc. Maybe another column?
@grahamcouch.bsky.social Are Holloman and Normand really portaling? Say it ain't so
April 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
@grahamcouch.bsky.social Are Holloman and Normand really portaling? Say it ain't so
Another one of my favorite pieces from @grahamcouch.bsky.social that he does annually. A must read for Spartan fans IMHO.
Here's an analysis of Michigan State's basketball roster, looking at each player who could return next season — their game, their situation and what MSU needs from them in 2025-26.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Couch: Analyzing next season's Michigan State basketball roster, looking at each player who could return
An analysis of Michigan State's basketball roster, looking at the situation for each player who could return for the 2025-26 season.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Another one of my favorite pieces from @grahamcouch.bsky.social that he does annually. A must read for Spartan fans IMHO.
Through many years of countless outstanding columns, this is one of @grahamcouch.bsky.social best... about a very special @michiganstatembb.bsky.social team!
How Michigan State's basketball team grew into becoming Big Ten champs.
Column from Iowa City.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Column from Iowa City.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Couch: How Michigan State's basketball team grew into becoming Big Ten champions
Just 349 days after Tom Izzo promised to restore MSU's basketball program to its old ways, the Spartans won a Big Ten title that no one saw coming.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Through many years of countless outstanding columns, this is one of @grahamcouch.bsky.social best... about a very special @michiganstatembb.bsky.social team!
Another piece from my favorite sports writer and reason why I haven't completely given up on the LSJ. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports... @grahamcouch.bsky.social
Michigan State basketball vs. Wisconsin tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game Sunday against Wisconsin – including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Another piece from my favorite sports writer and reason why I haven't completely given up on the LSJ. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports... @grahamcouch.bsky.social
Appreciate @grahamcouch.bsky.social taking his Three Quick Takes beyond MSU men's hoops and football to an MSU women's game.
Here are 3 quick takes on Michigan State women's basketball's 63-59 loss to Oregon on Wednesday night – MSU's first loss at home in 352 days, but one the Spartans would be wise to learn from.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State women's basketball's 63-59 loss to Oregon
Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on the MSU women's basketball team's 63-59 loss to Oregon on Thursday night with three quick takes.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Appreciate @grahamcouch.bsky.social taking his Three Quick Takes beyond MSU men's hoops and football to an MSU women's game.
Excellent work!
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January 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Excellent work!