Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
Three Michigan State Spartans and one Michigan Wolverine were named to the All-Big Ten first team as voted by the conference's coaches.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
Michigan State tailback Javon Ringer, linebacker Greg Jones and safety Otis Wiley were named to the All-Big Ten first team tonight, as was Michigan punter Zoltan Mesko.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/29/2008
Ready to play: Coach Mark Dantonio said senior running back Javon Ringer, who hurt his hamstring in practice last week, will go through a normal practice routine this week."He's doing fine," Dantonio said.Strong safety Otis Wiley, who didn't play against U-M because of old knee and toe injuries, is listed as a co-starter with sophomore Marcus Hyde.Upon further review: Dantonio said he...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
Otis Wiley had to be wooed into the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry when his family moved to Flint from Texas when he was in high school. He shifted his allegiance from the Longhorns to the instate school where many Flint players had achieved success in basketball and football. "I realized that I didn't want to be a Wolverine — I wanted to be a Spartan," Wiley said. "So I'm in...
Spartans Weblog (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Rankings (Nov. 24) MSU up to #5/6 in the polls with UCLA’s loss. Early signing period conference breakdown Rivals ranks MSU’s 2009 class (Garrick Sherman/Derrick Nix) #6 in the conference. Indiana/Illinois/Minnesota ranked in top 25 nationally. (Hat tip: UMHoops) Big Ten Announces 2008 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors Javon Ringer, Greg Jones, and Otis...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
MSU strong safety Otis Wiley: "I don't know who had the biggest tears in their eyes, but it was probably me. A lot of tears of joy also came around just remembering coming in as a freshman and how everything has happened. ... I feel like I am coming out of here a winner and helping this program to become successful."
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
In short, the Spartans were everywhere. With few exceptions, the Boilermakers' principal playmakers -- running quarterback Justin Siller and running back Kory Sheets -- had no place to go. All day, they tried to get to the corner, or bounce outside and were met by Allison or Otis Wiley or Greg Jones or Trevor Anderson.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
Ringer, linebacker Ryan Allison, offensive lineman Mike Bacon, free safety Mike Bell, kicker Todd Boleski, wide receiver Deon Curry, kicker Matt Haughey, defensive end Dwayne Holmes, quarterback Brian Hoyer, defensive tackle Justin Kershaw, defensive end Brandon Long, right guard Roland Martin, right tackle Jesse Miller, fullback Jeff McPherson, linebacker Kyle Smith and strong safety Otis Wiley...
Scott Wolf inside USC (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
Safety Taylor Mays was named a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award today. Eric Berry, So., Tennessee Emanuel Cook, Jr., So. Carolina Vontae Davis, Jr., Illinois Trimane Goddard, Sr., N. Carolina Malcolm Jenkins, Sr., Ohio State Trevard Lindley, Jr., Kentucky Taylor Mays, Jr., USC Mike Mickens, Sr., Cincinnati D. J. Moore, Jr., Vanderbilt William Moore, Sr., Missouri Alphonso Smith, Sr., Wake Forest Otis...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/04/2008
During his weekly news conference today, coach Mark Dantonio commented on each player, recognizing his contribution to the team. The departing seniors are Ryan Allison, Mike Bacon, Mike Bell, Todd Boleski, Deon Curry, Matt Haughey, Dwayne Holmes, Brian Hoyer, Justin Kershaw, Brandon Long, Roland Martin, Jesse Miller, Jeff McPherson, Javon Ringer, Kyle Smith and Otis Wiley."All 16 of these...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
... against U-M was his first for a touchdown."I always knew he was that playmaker," strong safety Otis Wiley said. "We came here as freshmen, and Blair White's been making plays ever since. Blair White, he showed out. He carried the load for our team."WILEY WISTFUL: Wiley was the biggest cheerleader on the sideline against U-M, but it pained him not to be on the field in...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/26/2008
Michigan State wide receiver Blair White wasn't the only unheralded player to step up and make game-changing plays for the Spartans on Saturday against Michigan. Sophomore Marcus Hyde started at strong safety in place of senior Otis Wiley, who was a late scratch.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/27/2008
... back Javon Ringer leads the Big Ten in rushing yards, all-purpose yards and scoring. Senior safety Otis Wiley is tied for the conference lead in interceptions with four and is second in punt-return yards.The Spartans also like to hog the ball. They lead the Big Ten in time of possession, averaging about 32 minutes per contest on offense.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/27/2008
... back Javon Ringer leads the Big Ten in rushing yards, all-purpose yards and scoring. Senior safety Otis Wiley is tied for the conference lead in interceptions with four and is second in punt-return yards.The Spartans also like to hog the ball. They lead the Big Ten in time of possession, averaging about 32 minutes per contest on offense.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/26/2008
... game of the season for Michigan State? Nothing else would matter as long as MSU won Saturday. Otis Wiley said that winning this game was more important than winning a championship.There’s nothing wrong with embracing high expectations. And there was sufficient pressure on the Spartans because the players realized this represented their best chance of beating the Wolverines because...
