Spring Game Link-o-Rama, Information

Mudbowl, Spring edition?

First thing's first: the infallible Weather.com is now calling for scattered thunderstorms in the East Lansing metropolis tomorrow, with a 40% chance of precipitation.  We don't ask you for much, weather gods, but please, just let us have tomorrow.

With that out of the way, here's what others are expecting to see tomorrow:

• Green-White Spring Game Preview - Official site, with quotes from the coaches and complete rosters.  I say White wins on a Swenson FG, 27-24.
• Mark Dantonio wants fans in the stands -- Shannon Shelton says to watch the O-line, among other things.  I agree.
• Walk-on at MSU noticed -- Another WR joins the fray.
• Jones picked first in spring draft - The State News on drafting strategery.
• Linebacker Greg Jones ready to replace Javon Ringer as face of Michigan State football -- Excellent preview from Steve Grinczel.
• Michigan State QBs want to shine in spring game -- Have you heard that there's a QB competition?
• QBs under the microscope at Spartans practice -- Apparently Adam Rittenberg has heard.
• MSU football unveiled -- Rexrode.  Probably the biggest story this week has been the emergence of Caulton Ray, something I completely ignored earlier this week.  Gah.
• Options will be limited -- Discussion of the us-running-the-option meme.  I'm unconvinced.
• Michigan State quarterback recruiting update -- Looks like Ohio QB Tyler Brause will be in town tomorrow.
• And, the most important story: Spartans prepare for spring game and big visit weekend.  Apparently we'll have 35+ recruits in the house tomorrow, including some big targets.  We've picked up some commitments at the spring game in previous years; hopefully this year follows suit.

Finally, some general information and site news, courtesy of G0EL:

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I hear there's some sort of football contest this weekend?!  Yep, the Spring game's happening this Saturday, and here's the rundown for what's happening.

SATURDAY:

There'll be an open thread to discuss the spring game.  It'll be on the radio (here's a list of affiliates in Michigan) beginning at 1:30.  If you're attending the game, here are a few things to remember.

• The youth clinic goes from 10-11:30 AM (as opposed to the kids' clinics that last 'til midnight) on the practice fields, adjacent to the Clara Bell Smith center; enter through Shaw Lane. If you've got kids aged 8-12 (or can pull off looking like you're 12 years old), this might be a good time, and they'll have a chance to get autographs after the clinic.
• Yes, you can tailgate, but the open container laws are in effect.  This means two things: if you want to drink, be discreet and bring many red Solo cups, and leave your three story beer bong, AKA the Anaconda, at home.
• The stadium gates open at noon.
• At halftime, former players John Shinsky, Joe DeLamielleure, and Eljay Brown will be leaving on a bike ride to Matamoros, Mexico to raise $500,000 for the orphanage that Shinsky helped to build.  If you'd like to donate, visit the Orphanage Fundraiser Website.

SUNDAY

We'll have a post containing our thoughts on the game, and we'll try not to jump to extreme conclusions, but we're not making any promises, and neither does this guy:

via literalbarrage.org

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So, is there anything you're looking for, or hoping to see, on Saturday?  Say it now in the comments, or forever hold your peace (until September 5th).