Kirk Cousins News

EAST LANSING -- Keith Nichol is back. Connor Dixon and Nick Foles are gone. Kirk Cousins benefits from staying.

From the way Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio talked this morning, Keith Nichol was always a Spartan quarterback, went away for a little while, and is now back in the fold.

A day after Keith Nichol confirmed he's transferring to Michigan State, another quarterback, Nick Foles, decided he's transferring out.

Lowell QB Keith Nichol, who originally committed to the Spartans before attending Oklahoma, will transfer to Michigan State, the Grand Rapids Press reported.

EAST LANSING - As one quarterback joins the Michigan State program, another one is making plans to leave.

“Whether Keith comes, whether Marc Sanchez transfers from USC, it's not gonna change Kirk's perspective.”

Oklahoma transfer, one-time MSU recruit eyeing 8 schools If quarterback Keith Nichol ends up at Michigan State, he'll be enrolled and ready to go when the team's summer workouts begin on June 2. Nichol, a ... via Clinton County News

“It's true, I'm no longer at Michigan State”

Redshirt sophomore Connor Dixon has left the Michigan State football team, scout.com reported. via Detroit Free Press

“But they're the same as any other program in the country, just more attractive because they're closer to home.”

If you think you know where Keith Nichol is headed, guess again. The former Lowell quarterback, who announced his transfer from Oklahoma on Friday, told the Free Press on Saturday he has no idea and has not ... via Detroit Free Press

“What I've learned in a short time is to be patient. It takes time to grasp everything they throw at you at this time. There's nothing like repetitions and experience.”

Michigan State University quarterback Kirk Cousins downplayed his performance during last month's spring game. via Holland Sentinel

“I think the way you look at it is, defensive line is a strength for our team”

Dan Enos, a coach for the White team, called out the first two offensive plays in the locker room, moments before Saturday's spring game. via Lansing State Journal

“Devin Thomas was a big loss. We know that. But we have some guys ready to fill his shoes.”

When Devin Thomas chose the NFL over a senior year at Michigan State, no one knew he'd be seen as a top-15 draft pick - or that the Spartans could be fine at wide receiver with a Devin-by-committee concept. via Ann Arbor News

“I made a lot of mistakes, there's no doubt about that”

It appeared that MSU football sophomore wide receiver Chris D. Rucker was going to steal the show with his two touchdowns - possibly leading the White squad to a intrasquad spring game victory and steak dinner, ... via The State News

“Both of those guys have to learn to handle pressure and get the ball out more quickly.”

It's more fun, for one thing. A draft, a little trash talk, two teams playing for a steak dinner, an actual game and a crowd at Spartan Stadium that Michigan State hopes will exceed last year's 25,000. A ... via Lansing State Journal

“Why are we getting punished because they're stupid?”

Mark Dantonio, doing his best Roger Goodell, smiled as the personnel executives around him yelled and pointed at each other. via Lansing State Journal

“We didn't think they'd have a strategy.”

EAST LANSING -- It started when Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer pushed defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi after a heated exchange Monday. via Detroit Free Press

“That's one thing we've missed this spring is playing outside”

EAST LANSING - Intrasquad scrimmages come with a caution sticker - everyone who makes a play does so at the expense of a teammate - but it's safe to say that Michigan State's defense is improving. via Lansing State Journal

“I was trying to weave to the right, weave to the left and was thinking, 'Man, I can't shake him.”

EAST LANSING - The competition for Michigan State's second-string running back spot got a little tighter after Saturday's spring football practice. via Detroit Free Press

“In the second scrimmage, we're going to look for improved execution, especially on the offensive side of the football”

The Michigan State defense owns the Michigan State offense so far - especially with running back Javon Ringer on the sideline. via Lansing State Journal

“I can't be more happier with that. The pass game is just another thing we can do to get the ball in my hands.”

Special players often require special treatment, especially running backs and quarterbacks. via Detnews.com

“We have to take the next step as a program, and in those games that are close ... we have to get over the hump.”

Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio spoke to the media Monday, wrapping up the 2007 season. via Detroit Free Press