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Ricardo Cooney

Ricardo Cooney

Ricardo Cooney has been a freelance writer for SpartanMag for more than 10 years. Cooney has covered Michigan State football in some capacity since 1987. He has staffed more Michigan State women’s basketball game than anyone in history.

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Michigan State DE Quindarius Dunnigan is quicker, leaner and smarter heading into final season

Ricardo Cooney•04/09/25

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Nikai Martinez ready to team up with Malik Spencer again for Michigan State at safety

Ricardo Cooney•04/07/25

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3&OUT: Key factors for Michigan State women's team today vs. Harvard in NCAA Tournament

Ricardo Cooney•03/22/25

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Jaden Akins: The experienced leader Michigan State needs for March Madness

Ricardo Cooney•03/17/25

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Michigan State's Luke Newman, Nate Carter should have been invited to NFL Combine

Ricardo Cooney•03/13/25

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Three Things to Watch: Michigan State women's basketball begins Big Ten Tournament play against Iowa

Ricardo Cooney•03/06/25

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3-2-1: Michigan State women’s hoops - defense, depth, and a late-season surge?

Ricardo Cooney•02/26/25

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Rehash&Analysis: How No. 21 Michigan State blew out No. 24 Michigan, 88-58, and what it means

Ricardo Cooney•01/25/25

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3-2-1: Can unbeaten Michigan State continue its roll in Big Ten play?

Ricardo Cooney•12/14/24

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Montorie Foster has flourished in unlikely trek to Michigan State, and wants more

Ricardo Cooney•11/29/24

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Rutgers' familiarity with Michigan State's Chiles, Lynch-Adams, Rossi runs deep

Ricardo Cooney•11/29/24

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Purdue HC Ryan Walters looking to get run game back on track against Michigan State

Ricardo Cooney•11/21/24

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Illinois HC Bret Bielema on Michigan State: 'big fan of Coach Smith'

Ricardo Cooney•11/15/24

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3-2-1: 'The challenge is real' for surging Michigan State women's basketball

Ricardo Cooney•11/10/24

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Indiana HC Curt Cignetti: Michigan State 'is going to smack you in the mouth'

Ricardo Cooney•10/31/24

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Sherrone Moore and Jonathan Smith, piloting divergent first-year paths at Michigan and Michigan State

Ricardo Cooney•10/24/24

Sep 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Iowa newly solid on offense; 'We're improving up front,' says Ferentz

Ricardo Cooney•10/17/24

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Five Things To Know: No. 4 Michigan State vs No. 2 Boston College

Ricardo Cooney•10/10/24

(Michigan State) Oregon head coach Dan Lanning walks the field ahead of the game as the Oregon State Beavers host the Oregon Ducks Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. - Ben Lonergan, USA TODAY Sports

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Oregon HC Dan Lanning 'excited' to face Jonathan Smith at Michigan State: 'They do a good job of challenging you'

Ricardo Cooney•10/02/24

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Tom Izzo gearing up for Friday's Michigan State Madness and serious scrimmaging

Ricardo Cooney•10/02/24

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Michigan State's Jonathan Kim keeps the faith while earning trust as Big Ten's hottest kicker

Ricardo Cooney•09/26/24

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Ryan Day: Michigan State has 'caught everybody's attention ... We've got to bring it'

Ricardo Cooney•09/26/24

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Michigan State HC Tom Izzo looking to 'get back to championship caliber'

Ricardo Cooney•09/25/24

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Jack Velling, Michigan State tight ends, could be poised for breakthrough at Boston College

Ricardo Cooney•09/19/24

Syndication: Lansing State Journal

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After dominating FAU, can Khris Bogle spark Michigan State d-line in Big Ten opener against Maryland?

Ricardo Cooney•09/06/24