First, another matchup in the Favorite Spartan Athlete Bracket between two great wide receivers, Kirk Gibson and Muhsin Muhammad.  I don't envy you this matchup.

Next, links!

Report: Spartans gets verbal commitment from Rockwood lineman Kodi Kieler | MLive.com  Kieler is an offensive lineman (more specifically tackle) from Rockwood, MI, and is the 14th commitment (3rd OL) to the 2012 recruiting class.  Kieler has a three-star ranking from Scout, the only service that has assigned him a ranking.  Look for more on Kieler here this evening.

Michigan State DTs hatred of rival Michigan in tattoo form – College Gridiron 365 Blog – Orlando Sentinel

Jerel Worthy has a tattoo of a Spartan crushing a Wolverine.  I'd say more, but click on the link first, then come back.  We'll still be here when you return.

Back?  Wasn't that pretty darned cool?  I mean, it may not look like a classic Michigan State Spartan, but that's still rootin'-tootin'.  In case you're worried about what the coaching staff might think, Worthy ran it by them before having it permanently etched on his upper arm.  I don't know if any college football player has been suspended for a tattoo purchased without trading memorabilia, but I definitely don't want Worthy to be the first.

ACC/Big Ten Challenge Game Times  Point of order -- The Michigan State-Florida State game will be on ESPN, November 30th at 7:30.

Michigan State Spartans | Led by Chris Norman, Spartans build depth at linebacker | The Detroit News  There's plenty of information on the linebackers, but there's also info on why Skyler Burkland (nee Schofner) changed his last name, and on Jeremy Langford's move from running back to cornerback.

Football Media Day Coverage - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE  In case you're bored today, MSU Athletics has about 20 different podcasts with players from media day.

MSU football teammates hear Kirk Cousins' motivating words every day - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel  Fluff, but high quality, warming fluff.