Linking Laconically is high level

The more I read about Michigan State's looming showdown with Nebraska, the more I think it could be one of those all-time classic Spartan Stadium night games. Both teams come in playing well, ranked and with basically the season on the line, if the goal for the season is a chance at a national title. Then you look at the talent on the field and the last two meetings -- a close, frustrating loss for MSU followed by a win aided by five Nebraska turnovers -- and it's hard to imagine Saturday being anything than an incredible Big Ten battle ignored by most of America.

Spartans DT Damon Knox healthy, might play vs. Nebraska | Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Great news. All hands on deck for Ameer Abdullah.

The parallel paths of Big Ten stars Shilique Calhoun and Randy Gregory | Sports Illustrated | si.com

Like Abdullah, I can't help but love Randy Gregory's game.

Meet the Prospect: Michigan State FS Kurtis Drummond | CBS Sports | cbssports.com

Thanks for the tip, wbrianr.

Roundup: Two Michigan State commits crack 1,000 yards in just five games | MLive | mlive.com

Good sign for the future.

Michigan State-Nebraska could feature more NFL first-round picks than any Big Ten game | MLive | mlive.com

Should be a fun one.

ESPN.com picks Michigan State basketball fifth in Big Ten, calls Spartans 'mystery team' | MLive | mlive.com

And the full ESPN Insider article, if you're a subscriber.

Michigan State announces Munn Ice Arena upgrades | Michigan Hockey Now | mihockeynow.com

This one's for you, Dewar.