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Charles Bemies. The first established coach for Michigan Agricultural College (MSU), Charels Bemies was the first athletic director in school history, while also coaching the football, baseball and track teams. Bermies led the Spartans for two seasons with an overall record of 5-2 (.714), including a heartbreaking loss to Olivet by a score of 5-6.
Gus Ganakas. Gus Ganakas led his teams to a combined career record of 89-84 (.514) between 1969-76. His most succesfull seasons were in 1973-74 with a fourth place Big Ten finish and 1974-75 with a 17-9 overall record.
Indiana State. Michigan State, coached by Jud Heathcote, won the championship with a 75-64 victory over Indiana State. This game was a preview to the fierce NBA rivalry between Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. At the time it was the highest rated college basketball game in history.
| On January 15, 2006, after losing to MSU in double-overtime, what Ohio State player was suspended for one game after allegedly spitting on an MSU fan as he left the court? | Michigan State University Basketball
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Matt Sylvester. After a disappointing double-overtime loss, a fouled out Matt Sylvester attempted to leave the Breslin Center court several seconds before the game was over. On his way to the OSU locker room, an excited MSU fan asked Sylvester if he was "...too good to wait for his team?" Sylvester then retaliated by spitting in the face of the MSU fan. After serving his 1-game suspension, Sylvester mailed a letter to the MSU student apologizing for his actions.
UCLA. Although UCLA was in the same bracket as MSU that year, they lost to Iowa State in the Sweet Sixteen.
WCCW-AM (1310). The Spartan Sports Network produced and distributed basketball broadcasts on 39 affiliates throughout Michigan. Providing color commentary for the 2006-07 season in his 21st straight year was the venerable Gus Ganakas. Joining Gus was Will Tieman as the play-by-play voice of the Spartans.
| What famous Spartan attended Michigan State's 2009 Elite Eight game with his father, and sat behind MSU's bench? | Michigan State Spartans
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Earvin Johnson. Earvin Johnson changed forever what it meant to be a guard in college basketball. He was a "floor man", not an "air man". Johnson's passing was indeed magical, and his assists record indicated his unselfishness.
Northern Michigan University. Destined to be one of sport's greatest coaches, Coach Tom hails from Iron Mtn., Michigan. Northern Michigan University is in Marquette, Michigan.
| What Spartan held Terrence Williams (forward) to just five points in the Elite Eight game played March 29, 2009? | Michigan State Spartans
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Travis Walton. Walton (#5) is considered the emotional center of the team. He's one of those clutch players.
Orchard Lake St. Marys. Lucas (#1) was a fireplug and really showed his point-guard leadership abilities in 2009. After MSU's win over Louisville, Magic Johnson told him, "You did your thang."
Kansas. After downing Robert Morris and USC to get to the Sweet Sixteen, the Spartans rallied past the Jayhawks (third-seeded) 76-62. Goran Suton scored 20 points. Morgan's stuff, and Lucas' amazing stop-jumper, were key moments in the game.
| After an Elite Eight game, what 2009 MSU Spartan player was awarded the Most Outstanding Player title on the Midwest Regional all-tournament team? | Michigan State Spartans
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Goran Suton. Suton (#14) was MSU's senior center. In the game against Louisville, he dominated the high post for 19 points and 10 rebounds. He showed a lot of emotion during this game.
| Who wrote the lyrics to the original MSU Fight Song, back when the Spartans were known as the Aggies? | Michigan State Spartans
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Francis Lankey. The year was 1915. Ms. Lankey was a Spartan cheeleader, and MSU was known as MAC (Michigan Agricultural College). Those old initials can still be seen on campus smokestacks.
| What is the official name of the hardwood home for the 2009 Michigan State Spartans basketball teams? | Michigan State Spartans
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Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Built in 1989, it was named for former athlete, administrator, and MSU alumnus Jack Breslin. He hailed from Battle Creek, Michigan. "The Brez'" court floor is the same which the 2000 Spartan men's team won their national title at Indianapolis' RCA dome. MSU bought the floor from the NCAA and had it reinstalled at the Brez. A plaque commemmorating that win is located near the Michigan State tunnel baseline.
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