Head coach Tom Izzo questions an official’s call during the Spartans 64-54 win over Michigan Feb. 5, 2012 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich.

Joe Paterno
December 21, 1926 – January 22, 2012

Michigan State junior defensive tackle Jerel Worthy smiles while head coach Mark Dantonio talks about Worthy’s career as a Spartan in a press conference Thursday at the Clara Bell Smith Center. Worthy announced his plan to forgo his senior year at MSU and enter this year’s NFL draft.

MSU’s Torey Krug, left, and Ohio State’s Matt Johnson crash into the boards smashing an official as well during Ohio State’s 5-2 win on Oct. 21, 2011 at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich.

Fire erupts inside the Breslin Center during player introductions at Midnight Madness, the annual kickoff for MSU’s men’s and women’s basketball seasons, on Friday Oct. 14, 2011.

Offensive guard John Deyo celebrates while the Spartans rush onto the field after their 28-14 win over Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. It was the fourth consecutive year that Michigan State has beaten their in-state rival Michigan in football.

Safety Isaiah Lewis is lilted into the air by teammates after the touchdown.

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson waits for the snap.

Defensive end William Gholston reacts to a personal foul call against a teammate.

Wide receiver BJ Cunningham sings the fight song with his teammates after the win over Michigan.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins holds up four fingers after climbing into the student section during the fight song. The Spartans have beaten their instate rival four years in a row.

Offensive tackle Jared McGaha walks off the field and into the tunnel with the Paul Bunyan Trophy.

Linebacker Max Bullough charges towards Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson.

The MSU student section stands throughout the Spartans game against Michigan.

Cornerback Johnny Adams hits Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson after he threw the ball.

Nosetackle Anthony Rashad White closes in on Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson.

Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree is upended after a reception.

Wide receiver Keshawn Martin stretches out over the pylon for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Head coach Mark Dantonio questions an official during the game.

Linebacker Max Bullough brings down Michigan’s Roy Roundtree.

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson talks with teammate Kenny Demens during warmups.

Defensive tackle Jerel Worthy stands during the national anthem.

Linebacker Chris Norman (10) and nosetackle Kevin Pickelman bring down Michigan’s Devin Gardner.

Running back Edwin Baker charges up field during the first quarter.

Wide receiver Keshawn Martin can’t quite make the catch during the first quarter.

Running back Edwin Baker sprints toward the goal line in the first quarter.

Offensive guard Joel Foreman celebrates Baker’s first quarter touchdown.

Running back Le’Veon Bell leaps into the air to avoid a tackle.

MSU’s Jerel Worthy (99) and the rest of the Spartans walk together during pre game festivities prior to the start of their game against Central Michigan on Sept. 24, 2011 at Spartan Stadium.

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