Linking Laconically is showing off a jump shot

(Note: I'm going to begin football position previews next week. Figured I'd let a week of camp go by so things would be sorted out a little bit)

Spartans' healthy summer leaves Izzo feeling relieved | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com

It's been a while since we've heard that.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo expects 'tougher-than-nails' freshman Gavin Schilling to play immediately | MLive.com
This is a bit of a surprise.

Michigan State Will Play In New York On Super Bowl Saturday - Michigan State Official Athletic Site
MSU takes on Georgetown at Madison Square Garden in the second game of a CBB-NBA tripleheader leading up to the Super Bowl in New York (New Jersey)

Watch Michigan State's Branden Dawson show off 'completely different' jump shot | MLive.com
Very little lift, and it seems slow, but it's better than what he was doing.

Former Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins shines in preseason start for Washington Redskins | MLive.com
Kirk does his thing. Adam Schefter said before the game it was another opportunity to showcase his skills. If RGIII is healthy, next offseason will be a buyer's market for QBs, and many believe Cousins could finally get traded.

Michigan State notes: Redshirt freshman Jack Conklin makes bid to start at left tackle | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Was going to hold off on this until position previews, but apparently Conklin is looking like a stud. That's former 0-star recruit Jack Conklin. His career-ending injury will be especially frustrating.

11th-Annual Meet The Spartans Scheduled For Aug. 13 - Michigan State Official Athletic Site
Some changes this year.

In other news,

Plaxico Burress has torn rotator cuff. That's probably all she wrote for a fascinating career.

— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) August 9, 2013

Burress often a misunderstood figure. Smart, well-liked. Was in NYC w the wrong mayor.

— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) August 9, 2013