They say “good things come to those who wait.” Michigan State football fans have been waiting for this week for 26 years. My journey as a Spartan fan has been much like this past season: full of ups and downs, but always has promise for great things. As I’ve mentioned before, I was practically born…
Nicholas Sparks once wrote, “In the blink of an eye, something happens by chance – when you least expect it – sets you on a course that you never planned, into a future you never imagined.” This quote is very applicable to sports as one play can change the entire course of a game or…
The Chinese Philosopher Confucius once said ,“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” This quote is very accurate when you look at Michigan State’s football team this season. Prior to the start of Big Ten play, the team looked very average and I wondered…
Phil Jackson once said: “Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We.” The Zen Master obviously knows what he’s talking about as he had to find a way to balance talent and team en route to 11 NBA titles as a head coach. As…
They say, “When one door closes, another one opens.” That is exactly what is happening for the Detroit Tigers. Just over two weeks ago, Jim Leyland announced that he was retiring from managing and the baseball world was left to reflect on his accomplishments and wonder what might have been. (In case you missed it,…
Vince Lombardi once said, “The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” While they may not have the top recruiting class in their conference or have flashy players, that exemplifies the Mark Dantonio era at Michigan State. With less resources, notoriety and superstars, the 6-1 Spartans are looking to…
There’s a saying that goes “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” I had every intention of blogging today with a recap of how the Tigers’ season ended and my thoughts for what needs to happen in the offseason. However, Old Smokey pulled a fast one on me. I was just talking yesterday…
In sports, fandom is a term used to describe the allegiance of one to their team. The teams they cheer for often define people – and sometimes those they cheer against. Their ties to a team may determine what they wear, dictate their schedule, or even influence who they interact with. Sometimes its gets to…
Ms Mittens Mound 