Mr. Defense: William Gholston's focus for MSU remains clear -- just win | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"Gholston doesn't count sacks, doesn't count individual awards, doesn't pay a whole lot of attention to what is said about him outside of the Michigan State program."
Uni Watch's comprehensive preview for 2012 college football gear (Part 1) - ESPN
Complete with descriptions of the undershirt long sleeves. Yes, it's that in-depth.
Pre-Snap Read: A College Football Blog
"Covering college football 24-7 so you don't have to."
Michigan State's Bennie Fowler declares he's ready for No. 1 receiver role after impressive preseason | MLive.com
"Fowler says he's more mature now in his fourth year in the program, and the coaches have noticed." Finally, Fowler may actually be a star in the MSU offense this year.
Why Michigan State Goes Winless - Bucky's 5th Quarter
(Please note this article is completely sarcastic and stemmed from a playful argument I had on twitter with the writer)
Michigan State's Mark Dantonio won't shy away from non-conference games like Boise State | MLive.com
"Dantonio: 'I'm just going to say, if it's good for the program we'll play 'em." Michigan State has games against Oregon and Alabama on future schedules.'" Dantonio showing shades of Izzo with that statement.
Big Ten gets big weekend to show it can compete with college football's elite - Yahoo! Sports
From Yahoo! Sports: "Michigan State's game against Boise State and Michigan's meeting with Alabama give the conference a chance to test its mettle."
Michigan State football: Three bold predictions | Michigan State Spartans | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Free Press sports writer Joe Rexrode offers three surprises to expect this season: DeAnthony Arnett's success, Marcus Rush's success, and the running ability of Andrew Maxwell.
The Offense Gonna Party Like It’s 2007
"It’s fall of 2007, Fall Out Boy was popular, The Office was still funny and Mark Dantonio brings his cliché-driven coachspeak to the mike in his inaugural season."
The 2012 Hater's Lover's Guide To The Top 25
"The time has come not for a Hater's Guide, but for a Lover's Guide, in which we say all kinds of drunktastically nice things about every program in the Top 25."
The 2012 College Football GIF Preview: The Big Ten - SBNation.com
"Your college football team's 2012 chances can perhaps be best expressed by way of a popular internet GIF. Have a look at the other four conference GIF previews here. Follow @SBNationCFB"
Assume The Position: Defensive Line
"I saved the best for last. The dessert of the 2012 position previews comes now. The MSU defensive line is the heart and soul of the Michigan State football team for both 2011 and 2012."
Michigan State linebacker Denicos Allen avoids extra attention, but his play warrants it | MLive.com
"Allen led the Spartans with 11 sacks in 2011, which was second in the Big Ten. He had a total of 18.5 tackles for loss."