Linking Laconically is dealing with high expectations

Michigan State's defense out to lead Spartans to victory in 2013 - College Football - Andy Staples - SI.com
Max Bullough, Michigan State's defense look to continue dominance, help the Spartans improve on their 7-6 record from the 2012 season.

Kevin Cronin in lead for Michigan State's starting kicker job | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
"Walk-on Kevin Cronin is winning the battle to replace Dan Conroy as Michigan State’s place kicker. There’s a caveat, of course. Incoming freshman Michael Geiger of Toledo, Ohio – ranked the No. 1 kicker in the nation by Rivals.com -- will join the mix in the fall."

Tom Izzo handling fact-finding for Michigan State's possible NBA prospects | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Good to see how well Izzo's handled this whole thing.

Kentucky, Michigan State top the not-too-early 2013-14 rankings - College Basketball - Seth Davis - SI.com

MSU has lofty expectations next year.

Spring Football Previews: Quarterbacks | Banks Of The Red Cedar

I previewed the quarterback battle of spring on my personal MSU blog.

Film Room: Incoming Running Backs

"In this segment of the 'Film Room' series breaking down the incoming draft class, NFL Insider Adam Caplan and NFL Films Senior Producer Greg Cosell evaluate a running back group that is loaded with multidimensional talent ..."