Linking Laconically can play

Considering we're less than a week and a half away from the start of football season, it's hard to even think about anything else. However, Tom Izzo got some good news today, as the NCAA granted Bryn Forbes his transfer waiver so the sharpshooting guard can play right away for MSU this season. With Kenny Kaminski's departure, that is absolutely huge news for the Spartans' and their perimeter attack.

Anyway, back to football.

The 2014 College Football Guide | SB Nation | sbnation.com

In case you missed it on the front page.

Michigan State's Kodi Kieler lightens up, bears down as starter on offensive line | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Next man up.

Michigan State football nuggets: Big Ten favorite, Taiwan Jones, more | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

As someone who doesn't want to think another team losing its quarterback hurts MSU, I agree with Chris Fowler.

Braxton Miller injury drags down all of Big Ten's playoff hopes | Chicago Tribune | chicagotribune.com

Teddy Greenstein does not.

Marcus Mariota: The many habits of a highly successful quarterback | USA Today | usatoday.com

Know your enemy and all that.

Oregon game looms large for Spartans | College Football Nation Blog | espn.go.com

As excited as I am for next Friday, I just want it to be Sept. 6 already.

Former Spartan Brian Hoyer beats out Johnny Manziel as Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback | MLive | mlive.com

When Hoyer was at MSU, I never imagined I'd see him win any quarterback battle in the NFL.

Adreian Payne bringing his story of perseverance to youth basketball camp in Lansing next week | MLive | mlive.com

You're welcome back whenever you want, AP.

Q&A with the man behind @FauxPelini | Big Ten Blog | espn.go.com

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