News Headlines for Alanson, Michigan

ON DETROIT.METROMIX.COM: Photo gallery: Michigan State fans tailgate before home opener (Detroit Free Press)
Go green! Go white! The Michigan State home opener had gridiron action and so much more.

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Michigan Hands Rodriguez a Lackluster First Win (Washington Post)
Michigan's first win for new coach Rich Rodriguez was far from easy, as Brandon Minor's 15-yard touchdown run with 8:12 to go finally puts away Miami of Ohio, helping the Wolverines to a lackluster 16-6 win.

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U-M AND MSU FOOTBALL: Watch video highlights from Saturday's Michigan, Michigan State games (Detroit Free Press)
If you missed the college football action this weekend, don't worry — freep.com has all the highlights. Watch clips from the Michigan-Miami (Ohio) matchup and the Michigan State-Eastern Michigan game, and check out footage from other Big Ten games, too.

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Michigan State offense doesn’t mind being grounded (The Holland Sentinel)
In a new era of spread offenses and pass-happy programs, Michigan State doesn’t mind using an old school approach. Coach Mark Dantonio, in his second year with the Spartans, has no problem using a power running game to pound the ball between the tackles. He’ll do it over and over if it’s working, and it certainly was during Saturday’s 42-10 win over Eastern Michigan. The Spartans (1-1) ...

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Michigan’s McGuffie makes strides in second game (The Holland Sentinel)
Sam McGuffie became a YouTube sensation as a prep star in Texas, flipping and hurdling over people. McGuffie has kept his feet on the ground at Michigan and he bounced back from a shaky debut with a solid showing. He ran for a team-high 74 yards and turned a short pass into a 27-yard gain that set up a fourth-quarter touchdown, helping the Wolverines hold off Miami of Ohio for a 16-6 ...

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Ringer leads Michigan St. to 42-10 victory over Eastern Michigan (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Javon Ringer rushed for 135 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead Michigan State to a 42-10 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

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Forum: Coal not the answer for Michigan's energy problems (Midland Daily News)
    Michigan is pursuing energy from coal at the expense of its future, said speakers at a town hall meeting in Mount Pleasant Wednesday evening, and should instead focus on renewables like wind and solar.

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Michigan State offense doesn't mind being grounded (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)
Associated Press - September 7, 2008 4:14 PM ET EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - In a new era of spread offenses and pass-happy programs, Michigan State doesn't mind using an old school...

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Michigan economic recovery is still another year off, U-M predicts (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
Clouds float by two students as they overlook Miller Plaza during Western Michigan University's Bronco Bash.

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Patrick Slider Found, Arrested in Michigan (WTAP Parkersburg)
Washington County Sheriff officials say Patrick Slider, who allegedly faked his own disappearance before going to trial, was arrested in Taylor, Michigan Sunday.

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