Connor Gilley

MSU 27’ Journalism Student, Volunteer Writer for @WDBM

[Connor Gilley @ConnorGilley5]

With the end of the Spartans season my journey on the WBB beat this year also comes to a close. Thanks to @Flickinge1Faith and @WDBMSports for believing in me as I am forever grateful for the experience and opportunity. @JackStager for sharpening my work and encouraging me…

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Who started for the Dodgers?

[Benson @Miggysbat]

Ah, that’s a shame.

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Big Ten Football Media Days brought plenty of headlines. From Michigan State's outlook to comments on former Spartans and Pat Fitzgerald, here's everything you need to know from around the league.

Story by @OwenDMcCarthy & @ConnorGilley5

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"It, alongside The Game, is of huge importance and in some ways even more so..." 👀

Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham on the Michigan State-Michigan football rivalry. @JoshLee209

#b1gfootball #paulbunyan

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Michigan State and Indiana have met on the gridiron in each of the past two seasons. In both matchups, the Spartans scored just one touchdown—and both came courtesy of Nick Marsh.

@ConnorGilley5 caught up with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti to ask about the former Spartan WR.

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@OwenDMcCarthy asked Northwestern Head Coach David Braun about Aiden Chiles and what it is about the former Spartan that is so appealing for him and his staff.

#b1gfootball #nwfootball #msufootball

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A lot to chew on from the Spartans who made it out to Chicago. Full report on the broader strokes of the day here!

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Michigan State football season is still a month away but here in Chicago, the Big Ten football mindset is in full swing. @OwenDMcCarthy & @ConnorGilley5 break down all you need to know from each Spartan featured here in the Windy City.

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Michigan State opens preseason practice next week, and in a bit of a throwback move, the Spartans will spend camp living in the Case Hall dorms across the street.

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@JoshLee209 and @John_Fanta of NBC Sports were able to catch up at B1G Football Media Days here in Chicago. Take a listen to the full conversation below!

#b1gfootball #chicago #wdbmsports

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When asked about Co-DC Max Bullough and his relationship with Michigan State by @OwenDMcCarthy, Coach Fitzgerald emphasized family and community. Here is the full answer.

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@ConnorGilley5 asked Coach Fitzgerald aboout the preparation for fall camp and how that has looked so far this offseason. Here is his response.

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Here is what Coach Fitzgerald had to say when @jackvohwinkle asked him about his relationship with DC Joe Rossi and why it was important to retain him on the staff.

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“I understand our rivalry” as Fitz reiterates the game’s importance without mentioning UM’s by name.

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Fitzgerald making it clear that transfer QB Cam Fancher is the clear No. 2 at the position and is “1 play away” should Milivojevic go down.

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Round 2 with coach Fitzgerald, discussions revolving around staff decisions and establishing new processes with MSU thus far. Full report later from myself and @OwenDMcCarthy on the whole day.

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Some repeats today on Fitz’ introductory press conference, still dedicated to the idea of bringing MSU back to contention.

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“We’re taking this program back to where it belongs. Toughness was born at this program” -Pat Fitzgerald

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Pat Fitzgerald: LeVar Woods has been "outstanding."
"I was a fan of him from (afar), he will be a head coach someday"

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"We have a bag of chips on our shoulder," Fitzgerald speaking on re-joining the Big Ten and the new attitude for Spartan football.

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"playing"

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Fitzgerlad maintains "You're gonna see us play a lot of players" early on in the season. Remains adamant about paying the best 11 on the field and is excited about having access to the full roster.