#ThinkB1G In-Foe-Graphic Series: Michigan State
6/11/2014 12:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
In conjunction with Maryland's historic move to the Big Ten Conference on July 1, Maryland athletics will be taking an in-depth look at its future Big Ten foes. Today we continue the series by profiling Michigan State University.
June 2: Illinois; June 4: Indiana; June 6: Iowa; June 9: Michigan; June 11: Michigan State; June 13: Minnesota; June 16: Nebraska; June 18: Northwestern; June 20: Ohio State; June 23: Penn State; June 25: Purdue; June 27: Rutgers; June 30: Wisconsin
About Michigan State
• Location: East Lansing, Michigan
• Founded: 1855
• Enrollment: 49,300
• President: Lou Anna K. Simon
• Athletic Director: Mark Hollis
Michigan Athletics
• School Colors: Green and White
• Nickname: Spartans
• Joined Big Ten Conference: 1950
• Football Stadium (capacity): Spartan Stadium (75,005)
• Basketball Arena (capacity): Breslin Center (14,797)
• Varsity Teams: 25
• Most Successful Sport: Men's cross country - 8 national titles
• First B1G event at Maryland: September 19, 2014 - Men's Soccer
History
Basketball
• All-time basketball record: 1536-1039 (.601)
• Conference/National Championships: 13/2
• Head Coach: Tom Izzo
Football
• All-time football record: 659-437-44 (.597)
• Conference/National Championships: 10/4
• Head Coach: Mark Dantonio
Notable Former Athletes
• Basketball: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Scott Skiles, Steve Smith, Jason Richardson, Drew Neitzel, Draymond Green, Shannon Brown
• Football: Le'Veon Bell, Plaxico Burress, Andre Rison, Derrick Mason, T.J. Duckett
Notable Alumni
• Chris Hansen: television journalist
• Dan Gilbert: owner of Cleveland Cavaliers
• James Caan: actor
• Magic Johnson: former NBA player, studio analyst
Fun Fact: "Spartans! What is your profession?"
Since 1999, the MSU Spartan football team has entered the field to AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." In 2007, clips from the movie "300" were added to accompany "Thunderstruck."
Whenever the opponent has a third down situation, a clip from "300" of King Leonidas shouting "Spartans! What is your profession?" is played. A rousing response from the crowd always follows: "Haroo! Haroo! Haroo!" while thrusting their fists in the air.
