Paul B.

Husband. Girl Dad. Former college and semi-pro football player. Michigan State and Detroit sports fan.

[Justin Thind @JustinThind]

Exclusive: I’m told #MichiganState is set to retain university president Kevin Guskiewicz, per sources.

In a major twist, he will sign a 5-year extension worth $1M/year at MSU - less than what he had recently accepted at Clemson.

I’m also hearing MSU does not wish to retain AD J Batt, so he’ll still depart for Kentucky…

More details (READ): https://t.co/IM0nNnOPwv

[Casey @C4SEY85]

Let’s see what @Lions fans are paying attention right now :)

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Free Nike STITCHED Vapor Fuse Jersey (subject to availability). I have a feeling you’ll have good odds for this one.

Do your thing #OnePride

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Nutritionist , I’ve seen this conversation pop up constantly. Blaming creatine for cramping? Let’s look at the science instead of headlines.
I empathize with any athlete dealing with painful, performance-limiting cramps especially a full-body episode like Darryn Peterson described.

That sounds truly traumatic and frustrating.Clear on the evidence:

✅Creatine monohydrate does not cause muscle cramping, and neither does a high-protein diet.
✅It actually promotes intracellular hydration by drawing water into the muscle cells (cell volumization).
✅This supports performance, recovery, and in some studies, may even help reduce cramping.

The outdated myth linking creatine to dehydration or cramps has been thoroughly debunked, including in reviews from the British Journal of Sports Medicine and multiple International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stands.

Muscle cramping in athletes is typically multifactorial. Common real culprits include:
❌Inadequate fluid intake (especially heavy sweaters)
❌Electrolyte imbalances (low sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.)
❌Deconditioning or sudden spikes in training intensity/volume
❌Overtraining without proper recovery
❌Alcohol consumption (dehydrating)
❌Poor sleep, stress, or other factors

Blaming creatine alone oversimplifies things. Extremely high doses without adequate hydration, electrolytes, or smart programming can compound issues but that’s not the same as creatine “causing” cramps.

Recommendations for athletes:
• Prioritize hydration with electrolytes especially sodium (500–1500+ mg as needed for heavy sweaters). Replace 16–24 oz fluid per lb lost during training.
• Use evidence-based dosing: 5-7g/day of creatine monohydrate for most (larger athletes may need 5–10 g to maintain stores). No need for massive ongoing loads.
• Focus on consistent fueling, sleep, and progressive training.
• Work with a sports RD for personalized guidance.
Performance nutrition is about nuance, not blame. We don’t have full details on Darryn’s labs, training history, hydration practices, or other factors his doctors would have the complete picture.

Assumptions help no one. If you’re struggling with cramps, look at the full picture rather than eliminating one well-researched supplement. Evidence-based strategies beat fear-based avoidance every time.

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[Carson Cooper @TheCarsonCoop]

Spartan Nation💚

[Michigan State Content @msucontent]

Re-established the program.

Thank you Coop & Jax 💚

[FanDuel Sportsbook @FDSportsbook]

21 years ago today 🗓️

Kentucky vs. Michigan State was cinema 🍿

[Dan Zaksheske @RealDanZak]

I asked Tom Izzo about the viral clip of Charles Barkley defending his coaching style by saying people have gotten too soft.

Izzo: "Now we're supposed to just hug and kiss everybody... Accountability is going to be big until I leave."

[SLAM University @slam_university]

Before he was the best dunker in college, Coen Carr was destroying rims in HS 🤯🔥

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

No exaggeration

This is a top 5 highlight tape ever

The man is a freak of nature

[Big Ten Men's Basketball @B1GMBBall]

Another day, another Coen Carr highlight dunk 💥 @MSU_Basketball

📺: Peacock

[Fireball sommelier @Sheehan_Sports]

Coen Carr might end up ruining watching basketball in the long term for my son, but that's OK for now.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Tom Izzo shares why the best thing a leader can do is hold people accountable to their own dreams and how he does this with his teams.

"I always ask them: What do you think my job is for you?"

Most players don't know how to answer. So Izzo tells them:

"The best thing I could do for you is to hold you accountable to your dreams and goals - not mine."

"Sometimes as leaders, we look at what we want instead of what they want."

Izzo has each player write down their goals on a card. Then he uses that card when they push back.

"When he's mad at me because I'm on his butt about academics, I say: You told me you wanted to be an academic All-American. That's not my goal. That was your goal. My job - if I do my job right - is to hold you accountable to your goals."

Leadership isn't about pushing your agenda. It's about helping people become who they said they wanted to be.

Hold them to their dreams - not yours.
(🎥 Michigan Association of Counties 2020)

[Paul B. @BengelP6]

@BarrySanders @Leaf_Cards Gibbs! Jamo should have a big game too

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

Absolutely elite Christmas sweater combo from Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe 😭

@MSU_Basketball x @OaklandMBB

[ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT @itsAntWright]

Clear shooting foul down one with nine seconds left in the Final Four

[Justin Thind @JustinThind]

Divine Ugochukwu for #MichiganState today:

- 23 points (career high)
- 5/5 on 3PT
- 8/10 on FGs
- Game-sealing FTs
- Win at Penn State

Saved MSU from an upset almost by himself.

A lesson to people that make determinations on a player’s role for the season after a few games.

[Detroit Lions @Lions]

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