Linking Laconically is approaching the home stretch

Pete recapped Big Ten Media Days yesterday, but today's Linking Laconically features some leftovers from the two days of coach speak mixed in with some genuine moments of expression. Nothing overly exciting typically comes out of media day, but I still love it because it makes the upcoming season feel real. We're inside of a month now, and I couldn't be more excited.

Michigan State's Shilique Calhoun feels fine in the spotlight | Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Dude could not have a better attitude to lead this defense.

Michigan State's Kurtis Drummond inspired by hardworking mom | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Drummond isn't so bad either.

With four night games on the schedule, Michigan State preparing for the gameday waiting game | MLive | mlive.com

I can't imagine the adrenaline flowing by the time they hit the field.

Michigan State aims for winning them all in 2014 | Detroit News | detroitnews.com

That's typically the goal.

Video: Michigan State handling success | ESPN Big Ten Blog | espn.go.com

Coach D appears thrilled to be there.