Connor Earegood
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Big Tex but my mom calls me Connor. Michigan State football, hoops, more for The Detroit News. Year of the Connor. He/him
Back-to-back MACtion had me wiped out, but we're back! Work from me, @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @grahamcouch.bsky.social, @chrissolari.bsky.social and @realtonygarcia.bsky.social to guide your weekend.
Mitten Football@mittenfootball.bsky.social · 10mo agoMitten Masterkey: Week 12 Dig in to your guide for the weekend: mitten-football.ghost.io/mitten-maste...
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Mitten Football@mittenfootball.bsky.social · 11mo agoMitten Masterkey: Week 10 Tap in to your guide for the weekend: mitten-football.ghost.io/mitten-maste...
The crowd got what it wanted in MSU’s exhibition win over BGSU, with plenty of Coen Carr dunks and some nice contributions from newcomers. Did Tom Izzo? Most definitely not. “We’ll have some fun the next couple of days” On a messy debut: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Carr, Kohler lead Spartans to exhibition basketball win over Bowling Green
A messy debut for this year's Spartans saw Coen Carr and Jaxon Kohler lead MSU to a 75-66 exhibition win over Bowling Green.
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Asked this on the evil site, so I'll ask it here too: MSU men's basketball opens the season with an exhibition against BGSU tonight. For my MSU readers, what do you want to see tonight? Comment below.
We are back once more with the fine prose of @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @realtonygarcia.bsky.social, @aaronmcmann.bsky.social and Matt Wenzel, who I do not believe is #OnHere. We also love the latest game starting at 3:30.
Mitten Football@mittenfootball.bsky.social · 11mo agoMitten Masterkey: Week 8 Tap in for you weekend guide: mitten-football.ghost.io/mitten-maste...
Matt Gulbin has turned into one of college football’s best centers this season at MSU. But it took him a while to even get the chance to play the position. On “Big Country,” and the patience it took to get here: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Deep bonds and big hits: How MSU's Matt Gulbin became one of nation’s best centers
It took a little patience, but Matt Gulbin has evolved into one of the top centers. Now, Michigan State is reaping the benefits.
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Mitten Masterkey is up, with TV times, picks, some 11th hour analysis and, as is become tradition here, the good work being done by the folks on these beats. This week it's shouts to @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, Matt Wenzel, and Matt Ehler for their fine work.
Mitten Football@mittenfootball.bsky.social · last yr.Mitten Masterkey: Week 4 Tap in for your Saturday guide: mitten-football.ghost.io/mitten-maste...
Hey, so I totally lied about being more active on here. Alas, here’s a fun story from this week on Aidan Chiles’ L.A. homecoming against USC. And if you’re not staying up past midnight to watch the game, you know where to find all the coverage Sunday morning. www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
‘Just another game’: No pressure for MSU's Aidan Chiles in Southern Cal homecoming
QB Aidan Chiles is playing some of his best football as he and Michigan State open Big Ten play against Southern Cal.
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Planning on being more active here for the upcoming football season. We spoke to DC Joe Rossi today about his group, particularly about the pass rush. Slow deaths and fast growth: Why Joe Rossi 'remade' Michigan State edge rusher room: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Slow deaths and fast growth: Why Joe Rossi 'remade' Michigan State edge rusher room
Michigan State's pass rush faltered last season, but DC Joe Rossi sees improvement in his group thanks to a three-pronged plan.
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Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.
Isaac Howard ends MSU hockey career, signs contract after trade to Oilers
Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.
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J Batt was unequivocal: Football success is key to a high-level athletic dept. succeeding. He also wants to support Olympic/non-rev sports at at championship levels. And MSU coaches received his message well, in part because he's promised to listen, first: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
In new AD J Batt, Jonathan Smith, Michigan State coaches see partner for future success
As he arrives in East Lansing and acquaints himself, new Michigan State athletic director J Batt is making a point of listening and learning first.
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The NCAA issued Michigan State a notice of allegations for Tucker-era recruiting violations the university self reported. According to an MSU spokesperson, the university has not yet received a copy. Story and what this means for MSU @detroitnews: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
NCAA issues Michigan State notice of allegation for self-reported recruiting violation
The NCAA issued Michigan State a notice of allegation April 29 regarding violations the university self-reported in 2023.
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Outgoing Michigan State AD Alan Haller calls out people of 'significant influence' www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Outgoing Michigan State AD Alan Haller calls out people of 'significant influence'
Alan Haller alluded to a rift between himself and people in “positions of significant influence” that caused his firing.
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Isaac Howard transferred to MSU looking for a fresh start. Little did he know the decision would save his life. After being treated for a rare heart defect and emerging as a college hockey star, Howard is returning for his senior season. For @detroitnews: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Hockey star Isaac Howard heading back to Michigan State, where doctors 'saved his life'
Not only did Isaac Howard rekindle his hockey career with Michigan State, but the discovery of a heart defect may have saved his life.
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From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn
After starting in Division II, Auburn's Chaney Johnson is one of 11 transfers who will play in Sunday's Elite Eight game against Michigan State.
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'They deserve so much credit': Scout team vital to Spartans' Elite Eight run www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
'They deserve so much credit': Scout team vital to Spartans' Elite Eight run
Most schools don't have four scholarship players who play scout team minutes. Michigan State's own scout team is an X-factor in its March Madness run.
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March Madness 2025: Michigan State vs. Auburn scouting report www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
March Madness 2025: Michigan State vs. Auburn scouting report
Connor Earegood of The Detroit News breaks down Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight showdown against Auburn.
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From James Hawkins: Past AAU foes Jase Richardson, Tahaad Pettiford cross paths again in Elite Eight www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Past AAU foes Jase Richardson, Tahaad Pettiford cross paths again in Elite Eight
The two standout freshmen battled it out on the AAU circuit years ago. Come Sunday, they'll meet again with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
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In front of hometown crowd, Coen Carr vital in Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
In front of hometown crowd, Coen Carr vital in Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory
Coen Carr came home to Atlanta and put together a strong performance in Michigan State's Sweet 16 win over Mississippi.
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ICYMI: Elite great! Michigan State hangs on to top Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Elite great! Michigan State hangs on to top Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament
The Spartans rallied in the second half to beat Mississippi and earn their first trip to the Elite Eight trip since 2019.
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Where’s Mel Tucker? Former MSU coach’s disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Where’s Mel Tucker? Former MSU coach’s disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims
Mel Tucker's disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims
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In Sweet 16, Tom Izzo and Chris Beard get a familiar rematch of 2019 Final Four www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
In Sweet 16, Tom Izzo and Chris Beard get a familiar rematch of 2019 Final Four
In the 2019 Final Four, Chris Beard coached Texas Tech to a win over Tom Izzo and Michigan State. This year's Sweet 16 is a rematch.
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From Dana Wakiji: No. 1 MSU eliminated by Cornell in NCAA hockey regional in Toledo www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
No. 1 MSU eliminated by Cornell in NCAA hockey regional in Toledo
No. 1 Michigan State allowed the winning goal with 10 seconds left in the third period in a 4-3 loss to Cornell on Thursday in Toledo.
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With the NCAA transfer portal opening in full Sunday, I have started our 2025 page. Bookmark it. Check back often. It's that season again. Here it is: www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-h...
The 2025 men's college hockey transfer portal tracker
This page tracks the movement of players in the NCAA hockey transfer portal.
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Coen Carr's career game helps Michigan State breeze past Bryant in NCAA opener www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Coen Carr's career game helps Michigan State breeze past Bryant in NCAA opener
Coen Carr's career-high 18 points helped Michigan State to a 87-62 win over Bryant to start the NCAA Tournament.
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In Theryn Hallock’s resolve, MSU women can find spark in March www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
In Theryn Hallock’s resolve, MSU women can find spark in March
After a season learning to turn the page, Theryn Hallock may be critical to Michigan State women's basketball's March Madness run.
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Players love Phil Martelli Jr. because he listens to their input and raps bars from "8 Mile." Coaches see how he values relationships in a transactional landscape. On Martelli Jr. — who Tom Izzo says is “destined for stardom” — dancing for the first time: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
Why Tom Izzo says Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. is ‘destined for stardom’
In his second year coaching Bryant, Phil Martelli Jr. has his team squaring off against family friend Tom Izzo in the NCAA Tournament.
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