Rush named FWAA Freshman All-American

I thought all of these teams had come out, but I guess not.

Rush has been recognized on a lot of freshman lists, the latest being the Football Writers Association of America.

Rush had 58 tackles and four sacks in his first season as a starter.

MSU must overcome Georgia's size to win battle in the trenches

(This story originally appeared on MLive.com)


You thought Wisconsin's offensive line was big.

Now Michigan State has to prepare for an even bigger line in Georgia. Defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi couldn't believe it.

"Someone said they’re considered the biggest offensive line in the country," Narduzzi said. "They’re bigger than Wisconsin? Are you kidding me?"

Georgia's offensive line starters average more than 6-foot-3 in height and an incredible 329 pounds in weight. By comparison, no MSU offensive line starter weighs more than 315 and the starters average out to 301 pounds. That's some big-time size from the Bulldogs.

Football freshmen named to BTN team

Travis Jackson, Marcus Rush and Mike Sadler were named to Big Ten Network's All-Freshman team yesterday.

Sometimes a freshman team can be difficult to fill, but all three Spartans are worthy of the honor. Nick Hill and Tony Lippett were named honorable mention