Johnny Adams News

Now that spring practice is over, we're starting a new series looking at the most indispensable players on each Big Ten team.

The Michigan State Spartans had a disappointing 2012 season with a 7-6 record but many of their losses were close ones.

Alright, time to man up and take responsibility for last year's predictions. Last year, I predicted that Michigan State would make a strong run for the Rose Bowl.

Four Michigan State players made the Big Ten Network's 23-member All-Big Ten Spring team, as selected by veteran writer Tom Dienhart.

Will Gholston may have denied Michigan State his services for the 2013 season, but now that he's in the NFL, the Detroit native and defensive end sees himself in an ambassador role.

Michigan State football has been known for their strength of schedule in the past few seasons.

Passed over in the NFL draft, Tennessee Tech receiver Da'Rick Rogers agreed to sign with the Buffalo Bills, his agent, Joby Branion, confirmed Sunday.

In this Oct. 6, 2012, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind.

Former Akron Cloverleaf High standout and Harvard tight end Kyle Juszczyk was selected in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens with the No.

Michigan State tight end Dion Sims had 36 catches for the Spartans, with 81 percent either resulting in a first down or a touchdown.

Johnny Adams is leaving a Michigan State team that had some ups and down in 2012.

Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.

The modern NFL Draft began in 1967. That year, Spartans were selected with the Nos.

Johnny Adams may go later than hoped in this week's NFL draft, and certainly later than analysts expected before the 2012 season, but he's expected to go somewhere -- and that should mean double-digit Michigan State draftees over two years for the first time in more than a decade.