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uring Saturdayâs game against Michigan, MSU paid tribute to Percy Snow.
One of the most talented linebackers in program history, and the leader of MSUâs 1987 Gang Green defense, Snow became notorious for his nose for the backfield, earnMSU 29 ing him the Butkus and Lombardi U-M 6 awards, a Rose Bowl victory and eventually, a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame. Few were more feared; few were more integral to their teamâs success. Yet, a greater honor to one of college footballâs hardestSee FOOTBALL on page 2 u
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Program keeps distancing itself from U-M
In the minutes separating the end of Saturdayâs game and the start of the press conference, it was interesting to speculate what MSU coaches and players would say when they took the podium. They had just physically overpowered rival Michigan in a 29-6 slugfest, holding the Wolverines to a school
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Senior safety Isaiah Lewis and senior cornerback Darqueze Dennard hold the Paul Bunyan Trophy after the U-M game. Danyelle Morrow/The State News
Sophomore defensive end Joel Heath, 92, celebrates with sophomore wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. after the game against U-M on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines, 29-6.
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Senior wide receiver Bennie Fowler points into the crowd during the game against U-M at Spartan Stadium.
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Sophomore defensive end Shilique Calhoun sacks Michigan junior quarterback Devin Gardner on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.