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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
'Belt to behind': Michigan football's NIL golf outing sparks MSU rivalry trash talk
Michigan football is holding its annual golf outing, fundraising through the NIL collective arm, Champions Circle. And rivalries appear to be on the mind. Though Ohio State is the chief rival, it appears that Michigan State is the current target of the Wolverines' ire. Without any context to the situation, defensive linemen Rayshaun Benny, Derrick Moore, and Tré Williams started musing about the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. It started seemingly by Benny, a former MSU commit, before Williams, the Clemson transfer, starting having his turn. "Go to lil' bro in East Lansing," Williams started. "Go to lil' bro crib in East Lansing, pop out, it's gonna be a good time." "Same thing as Norman," Benny said. "Turn that green into blue." At that point, Moore started taking off his belt, and whipping it into the ground, as the group said, "Belt to behind!" Michigan has won three straight in the series against MSU, with the last loss coming in 2021 in East Lansing. This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football players target MSU rivalry at golf outing fundraiser
USA Today
20 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'Belt to behind': Michigan football's NIL golf outing sparks MSU rivalry trash talk
Rayshaun Benny, Derrick Moore and Tre Williams have a rather descriptive message about their intentions for what will happen this year in East Lansing.'That's little bro.''Belt to behind.' Michigan football is holding its annual golf outing, fundraising through the NIL collective arm, Champions Circle. And rivalries appear to be on the mind. Though Ohio State is the chief rival, it appears that Michigan State is the current target of the Wolverines' ire. Without any context to the situation, defensive linemen Rayshaun Benny, Derrick Moore, and Tré Williams started musing about the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. It started seemingly by Benny, a former MSU commit, before Williams, the Clemson transfer, starting having his turn. "Go to lil' bro in East Lansing," Williams started. "Go to lil' bro crib in East Lansing, pop out, it's gonna be a good time." "Same thing as Norman," Benny said. "Turn that green into blue." At that point, Moore started taking off his belt, and whipping it into the ground, as the group said, "Belt to behind!" Michigan has won three straight in the series against MSU, with the last loss coming in 2021 in East Lansing.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
US alumni announce 50L grant for MSU's FTE
Vadodara: MSU Vision 2020, an alumni-funded initiative with strong participation from US-based alumni, announced a Rs 50 lakh annual grant for M S University's Faculty of Technology and Engineering (FTE). The announcement was made during a recent alumni meet held in Silicon Valley, which saw participation from alumni across batches of FTE. "Nearly 90 alumni, most of them from the US, participated in the alumni meet," said MSU's in charge vice-chancellor Dhanesh Patel, who virtually addressed the gathering. The grant will be disbursed for the academic year 2025-26 and will be formally released upon the signing of the MoU, which is currently being finalised, he said. The Rs 50 lakh annual grant includes Rs 1,000 per student for all the departments of FTE. "Against every student enrolled in the faculty, Rs 1,000 will be disbursed. This amount will be provided to the head of the respective departments, considering the number of students enrolled in their departments," said Patel. For instance, if there are 400 students in an engineering department, Rs 400,000 will be disbursed to the department for the development of infrastructure or academic programmes. "Similarly, Rs 200 per student will be allocated to address broader faculty-level initiatives. This allocation will be done through the dean's office," said Patel. The grant aims to empower departments and faculty leadership with flexible funding for enhancing infrastructure, academic programmes, and student support initiatives. During the meet, several proposals were shared. "The team of MSU Vision 2020 has invited faculty leaders to submit a brief write-up on such initiatives to explore potential alumni backing and partnerships," added Patel.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking the top ten running backs in Michigan State football history
Michigan State football has had one of the most storied programs in college football history. A team consistently in the top 20 nationally, the Spartans have had star players at a plethora of different positions, but none may be better than the running backs that have come through East Lansing. No matter the era, Michigan State has had star running backs, with every decade showcasing a different star in the backfields for Michigan State. Recently, Spartans Wire ranked the top ten quarterbacks in Michigan State history, and now, it is the running backs turn to be ranked as a top ten. With ranking running backs, it is certainly an interesting blend of team success, personal success and longevity in a Michigan State uniform, with all three factors playing a role in the final decision making process. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner 10. Clinton Jones (1964-1966) It is hard to put a two time national champion at No. 10, but that shows how spectacular the list is. Jones was an integral part of the Spartans national titles in 1965 and 1966, but ultimately only ended his career with 1,922 yards and 20 TDs. Final stats: 395 att.,1,922 yards, 20 TDs. 33 receptions, 408 yards, 3 TDs. 9. T.J. Duckett (1999-2001) While many know this era as the Jeff Smoker-Charles Rogers era, Duckett was a massive beneficiary of the offense being played in East Lansing. While only in the green and white for three seasons, Duckett was a successful runner at MSU before a successful NFL career. Final stats: 580 att., 3,118 yards, 27 TDs. 21 rec., 142 yards, 1 TD. 8. Blake Ezor (1986-1989) Ezor is a running back that gets lost in Michigan State history. Being the No. 2 behind Lorenzo White, Ezor was apart of the 1987 Rose Bowl winning team in East Lansing. Ezor was very solid in his MSU career and ranks No. 5 in rushing yards. Final stats: 715 att., 3,399 yards, 30 TDs. 7. Kenneth Walker (2021) Walker may be one of the hardest players to rank on this list. He very well could be No. 1 on pure talent, but only having one season in an MSU uniform makes the debate very heavy in this regard. Walker's one season was monumental, but ultimately, it falls just short of the top five. There is no doubt that if he had multiple years in the green and white, he would be much higher. Final stats: 263 att., 1,636 yards, 18 TDs. 6. Le'Veon Bell (2010-2012) One of the best recruiting and development wins in the Mark Dantonio era, Bell was an absolute stud in the green and white. Winning a Big Ten title in 2010, Bell had an amazing 2012 season that had almost 1,800 yards of rushing. If Bell had stayed for his senior season, it is crazy to think what the offense could have looked like, despite it already winning a Big Ten and Rose Bowl title. Final stats: 671 att., 3,346 yards, 33 TDs. 78 rec. 531 yards, 1 TD. 5. Tico Duckett (1989-1992) Following White and Ezor's tenure the Spartans were blessed with Duckett as the next running back in line. One of three players that have over 4,000 yards in his Michigan State career. Ultimately, team success (or lack thereof), moves him down the list, but his personal stats keep him in a very favorable spot. Final stats: 824 att., 4,176 yards, 26 TDs. 4. Jeremy Langford (2011-2014) It is crazy to think what could have been if Langford had spent all four years as a running back in East Lansing, instead of spending the first two years as a defensive back. All of Langford's damage on the ground came in two years of work, both being phenomenal statistical seasons, leading the Spartans to a Rose Bowl, a Big Ten title and a Cotton Bowl title, all while having a 23-3 record. Final stats: 577 att., 2,967 yards, 40 TDs. 39 rec. 219 yards, 1 TD. 3. Sedrick Irvin (1996-1998) Irvin is a polarizing figure in Michigan State history, while being a stud in Nick Saban's backfield, he rushed for over a thousand yards in all three seasons he spent in the green and white. Had Irvin stayed for his senior year, he may lead MSU's history in rushing, while propelling the Spartans to an even better 1999. Final stats: 731 att., 3,414 yards, 35 TDs. 105 rec., 886 yards, 6 TDs. 2. Javon Ringer (2005-2008) The No. 2 all time rusher in MSU's history, Ringer was one of the springboard players to build the foundation of the Dantonio era. A workhorse that carried the MSU offense, Ringer's amazing MSU career was crowned in 2008 with being named as a consensus All-American. Final stats: 843 att., 4,398 yards, 34 TDs. 96 rec., 719 yards, 1 TD. 1. Lorenzo White (1984-1987) The leading rusher in Michigan State history, White is a two-time All-American while also finishing fourth in the Heisman voting twice. Honestly, with all the accomplishments that White had, they could have been even better if it weren't for a disappointing year in 1986. White's incredible tenure was highlighted with the 1987 Rose Bowl victory. Final stats: 991 att., 4513 yards, 41 TDs.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'Belt to behind' -- Michigan football's NIL golf outing sparks MSU rivalry trash talk
Rayshaun Benny, Derrick Moore and Tre Williams have a rather descriptive message about their intentions for what will happen this year in East Lansing.'That's little bro.''Belt to behind.' Michigan football is holding its annual golf outing, fundraising through the NIL collective arm, Champions Circle. And rivalries appear to be on the mind. Though Ohio State is the chief rival, it appears that Michigan State is the current target of the Wolverines' ire. Without any context to the situation, defensive linemen Rayshaun Benny, Derrick Moore, and Tré Williams started musing about the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. It started seemingly by Benny, a former MSU commit, before Williams, the Clemson transfer, starting having his turn. "Go to lil' bro in East Lansing," Williams started. "Go to lil' bro crib in East Lansing, pop out, it's gonna be a good time." "Same thing as Norman," Benny said. "Turn that green into blue." At that point, Moore started taking off his belt, and whipping it into the ground, as the group said, "Belt to behind!" Michigan has won three straight in the series against MSU, with the last loss coming in 2021 in East Lansing.
