Linking Laconically is getting into the spirit

Happy World Cup day! Personally, I'm far from a soccer fanatic, but it's tough to not get at least a little excited about a global event that carries the magnitude of the World Cup. Like four years ago, you can enjoy the action with rest of the TOC community in the open threads. And while your watching, why not do some light reading?

U-M's Beilein, MSU's Izzo ranked among nation's best at developing NBA talent | Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Can't disagree.

Izzo: Eron Harris 'one of the best shooters in the country' | Lansing State Journal | lsj.com

Why do we have to wait a year to see this kid in the Green and White?

Graham Couch: Next era of MSU hoops taking shape | Lansing State Journal | lsj.com

I was never worried.

Darqueze Dennard signs deal with Cincinnati Bengals | NFL.com

Nice little signing bonus.

Thomas Kelley lands former Michigan State players for Champions of Character game at Cornerstone | MLive | mlive.com

What I wouldn't give to play a game with all those guys...