Greg Jones News

University of Notre Dame junior wide receiver Golden Tate has been named to the 2009 AFCA Coaches' All-America Team announced Thursday by the American Football Coaches Association.

This weekend, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio and his staff will host three key members of the 2010 recruiting class for official visits: Saline quarterback Joe Boisture, Chelsea running back Nick Hill and Traverse City St.

If the season plays out as expected with a Texas victory over Nebraska in the Big 12 title game on Saturday, then the Valero Alamo Bowl, to be played Jan.

What's on your mind today? Brandon from Des Moines, Iowa, and Balad, Iraq, writes: Looking at the BCS rankings, PSU has a computer ranking of 18, and the numbers look pretty bad.

Which half Saturday was more illuminating -- the Spartan's strong first half or their second-half collapse? The second.

The Big Ten announced the 2009 All-Conference football teams and individual award winners tonight as selected by the coaches and a media panel, with four different schools sharing the individual accolades.

Michigan State's Greg Jones went wire to wire as the Big Ten's top defensive player.

Wisconsin running back John Clay, who leads the Big Ten in rushing, was chosen as the conference's offensive player of the year Monday night.

Of the four major Big Ten awards, this was by far the most difficult selection. Earlier this month, I detailed how as many as nine players should be considered for the award, and little has changed in recent weeks.

East Lansing -- Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones will have more than turkey and dressing this Thanksgiving.

Penn State's Levi Brown and Chris Baker haul off the Land Grant Trophy after beating Michigan State 17-13 in the 2006 season.

Colin Neely looked tired and weary in the fourth quarter, prompting Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi to ask if he needed a breather.

With junior linebacker Greg Jones receiving numerous accolades for his on-field performance, talk among fans and analysts has increased about the possibility of him forgoing his senior year to enter the NFL Draft next April.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and the No. 9 Buckeyes are unbeaten against Michigan the past five seasons.

Penn State's leader didn't want to talk about the possibility of a Bowl Championship Series bid and a spot in the Orange Bowl.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A game that was exhausting just to watch ended with Colin Neely draped on the grass after making the play that won it.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio: 'Today was a day of big plays for us. We made a play at the beginning of the game on defense, one at the end of the game on defense, and somewhere in there, there were 90 other plays.

EAST LANSING -- With injuries decimating Michigan State's defensive line, a number of backup players had the opportunity to contribute to the Spartans' 49-14 win over Western Michigan on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

East Lansing Michigan State will continue to recruit fullbacks -- versatile ones.

Host Michigan State took out last week's upset at the hand of Minnesota out on visiting Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon.