Certain Michigan teams to wear Michigan State heart decal in wake of Monday's shooting
In the wake of Monday’s shooting at Michigan State, which left three students dead and five more in the hospital, the outpouring of support has been vast. And in-state rivalries be damned, Michigan Athletics is no different in showing support for the Spartans.
Michigan Athletics announced on Wednesday afternoon that various teams will sport a Spartan helmet decal. The included pictures show a batting helmet and a hockey helmet.
While the decal will seemingly just be worn by teams that have helmets, a jersey patch or something similar might also be in play.
It’s a lovely, simple gesture from one rival to another when all that stuff doesn’t matter, at all. And given that the two teams are still anticipated to play their scheduled basketball game in Ann Arbor on Saturday, there will be plenty more opportunity to offer some support and solidarity after the unthinkable happened.
Big Ten Conference releases statement on tragic shooting at Michigan State
The Big Ten released a statement in the wake of the tragic shooting on Michigan State’s campus. Three students were killed and five more were wounded Monday night.
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As a result of the incident, Michigan State announced all on-campus events — including Wednesday’s game between the Spartans and Minnesota — have been canceled. Classes also have been canceled through Monday, officials announced Tuesday.
“The Big Ten Conference has been in consistent contact with campus leaders at Michigan State University throughout last night and this morning,” the statement read. “The entire conference is holding the Spartan community close to our hearts as we all try to comprehend these senseless acts of violence.
“We send our deepest condolences to the families who are grieving the tragic loss of their loved ones, and we are praying for complete recovery for those who were injured and remain at Sparrow Hospital. As we await more information, the conference will continue to support Michigan State University and its community in every way possible in their efforts to heal.”