Linking Laconically is back

Sorry for the hiatus, but Ma and Pa Linking Laconically took the family on vacation last week and I just didn't have time to post. But now I'm tan, frustrated with my golf game and fresh, so I'm ready to link laconically once again.

While I was out, the big news was the NFL Draft, in which just one Spartan was selected. While that might be surprising, Joe Rexrode made a good point yesterday: every fan of every college team expects their guys to get drafted. The reality is that there's only so many picks, and being an undrafted free agent isn't the worst thing in the world.

Michigan State defensive standouts go undrafted on Day 3 of NFL Draft; Max Bullough signed by Texans | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Bummer some of those guys didn't get picked, but it might work out better that way.

Phone call from former Michigan State coach leads Micajah Reynolds to Saints | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com

Take Micajah, for example.

Michigan State's Gary Harris preparing for 'new life' in NBA | MLive | mlive.com

Just working out and sleeping. Could be worse?

Adreian Payne to miss NBA pre-draft combine due to mono | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com

Tough break, but missing the combine won't make or break him.

Breaking down Michigan State's blitz package | Jim Light's Football Blog | jimlightsfootballblog.wordpress.com

Really in-depth look at part of what makes the MSU defense so good.

Michigan State faculty rep Sue Carter has been to top of earth, will tackle NCAA rulebook | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

An interesting woman with a new important job.