Linking Laconically is back to business

The bye week was fun. I went outside on Saturday, which was a nice change of pace, and didn't yell at the TV once until the Lions game Sunday. But the Spartans hit the field again this weekend, looking to bounce back from the Oregon loss. There's not much doubt MSU will do that, considering Eastern Michigan is very, very ... not good. However, it's important the Spartans come out focused on the task at hand and not flat because they've listened to everyone tell them their playoff hopes are gone.

Mark Dantonio's message at press conference: Michigan State better 'be ready to play' Eastern Michigan | MLive | mlive.com

Oof, I had blocked that 2012 game -- and most of that season -- from my memory.

ESPN analyst lists Michigan State No. 8 to make the playoff | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Just win, baby.

Michigan State depth chart doesn't change much, but more players expected to see the field | Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Hopefully most starters don't see the field in the second half.

MSU sells 2nd-most football season tickets in history | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Let's hope this season exceeds the 2012 one on the field.

A big weekend for visits and more Michigan State basketball recruiting notes | MLive | mlive.com

Taking a five-star from under Bo's nose would be nice.

Spartans in NFL: Trenton Robinson records first career interception for Washington Redskins | MLive | mlive.com

Forgotten in the quarterback excitement.