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Rookie middle linebacker Greg Jones has come a long way in a short time with the New York Giants .The sixth-round draft pick from Michigan State spent most of training camp working with the third-team defense.Following the final cuts over the weekend and a major knee injury to Jonathan Goff on Monday, Jones seemingly is now the starting middle linebacker for the season opener against the Washington Redskins Sunday.Jones had a chance to work with the first team for the first time on Wednesday and enjoyed himself."It was cool just being out there," Jones said. "It is a different type of motivation. Everybody is so positive and nobody is saying: 'You're only a rookie.' Everybody is just saying you can do this, just believe in yourself."Jones has no doubts that he can play the MIKE position. He left college as the Spartans' all-time leader in tackles for loss with 46 1/2, and was third all time in tackles with 465. He led the team or tied for team lead in tackles in 31 of his last 39 games...
As pleased as Mark Dantonio is about gaining the upper hand in Michigan State's rivalry with Michigan, he's also proud of the way the Spartans have avoided letdowns ...
Rich Rodriguez has coached in just two Michigan-Michigan State games, losing them both, and yet he can sense the next matchup is different.The 17th-ranked Spartans (...
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed linebacker Greg Jones and released wide receiver Anthony Armstrong.Jones played in 16 games (five starts) for the New York Giant...
Devin Thomas always believed he'd be an impact player in the National Football League , albeit with another team and in a far different role than the one he currentl...
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora failed to report for the opening day of the New York Giants training camp and was placed on the reserve-did not report ...
With coach Mark Dantonio recovering from a mild heart attack, Michigan State did its best to help him enjoy an stress-free weekend.There's nothing relaxing, however,...
from the man whose health was still on everyone's mind.Cousins threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 25 Michigan State had no trouble winning without coach...
The New York Giants have taken Iowa safety Tyler Sash with their second of three picks in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.The choice of Sash came a litt...
Ohio State is the media's pick to win the Big Ten and Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor is the offensive player of the year for the second straight season.Michigan...
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed second-year linebacker Greg Jones and released receiver Anthony Armstrong.A sixth-round draft pick by the New York Giants in 201...
For the last month, Denard Robinson has been all over the highlight shows, dashing into the Heisman Trophy conversation and leading a swift resurgence at Michigan.Mi...
For the first time this season, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio has had to rally his team after a loss.The Spartans were perfect for eight games, climbing as high...
Michigan State's All-American linebacker Greg Jones is glad he put his dreams of playing in the NFL on hold."The real world hasn't kicked in yet," Jones said Tuesday...
The New York Giants finished the NFL draft believing they landed two of the top 15 players, improved their team speed, found a return man and acquired a bunch of guy...
Michigan State's latest letdown lasted only a half — and that's one sign these Spartans could be headed for a memorable season.Kirk Cousins threw a 48-yard touchdown...
Michigan State's Mark Dantonio was in the hospital again Saturday because of a blood clot in his leg, leaving the 24th-ranked Spartans to play without him for a seco...
Greg Jones is a difficult player to satisfy, and that might be the biggest reason he's still at Michigan State, chasing opposing quarterbacks all over the field.Jone...
Michigan State shut down Illinois to remain unbeaten — and the good news didn't end there.Hours after the Spartans secured their best start in more than four decades...
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio likes the fact that his players are openly talking about ending the school's Big Ten title drought and finally getting back to the...