Linking Laconically wants a shot

No stranger to Sweet 16, Izzo makes sure Spartans are well prepared - NCAA Division I Mens Basketball - CBSSports.com News, Scores, Stats, Schedule and RPI Rankings

Jeff Goodman spent a day with MSU preparing for Memphis. One quote stuck out to me: "We've got to win this game, Dougie," Izzo told his longtime friend and assistant video coordinator Doug Herner. "I want a shot at Duke."

Michigan State's Adreian Payne inspired by cancer battle of 7-year-old friend | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

You may have seen this story on The Journey. Rexrode gives an update on Adreian Payne's friend.

Michigan State's Gary Harris sets his passion free | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Gary Harris is feeling it, and he's returning home to Indiana for this weekend.

Duke: Why Michigan State's opponent is disliked by so many | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Self-explanatory.

Michigan State's ball-screen defense vs. Duke a tall order | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Watch out for Ryan Kelly and Duke's bevy of three-point shooters.

Running backs jostle for Le'Veon Bell's spot | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Oh, right. Football. Nick Hill and Jeremy Langford are splitting reps with the first team at running back.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio abrupt with media | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Next question. Dantonio left after about five minutes with reporters. Mewonders if there was something Dantonio had to get to. That really seemed unlike him (seriously).

Michigan State's Fou Fonoti found a second family with the Spartans | MLive.com

What you need to know about Michigan State spring football, news and nuggets | MLive.com

More spring stuff.