Events
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Players Sports Pub and Grill in Fair Oaks is our Spartan-friendly gathering place for watching MSU sporting
events. Players is located on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Fair Oaks Boulevard.
To receive up-to-date information on game-watching and other events, get your name on the email
list and/or check this website frequently.Upcoming Events
Event: Big Ten Picnic
Date: Sunday June 1st, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: William B. Pond Recreation Area, Carmichael (Map)
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Email Debbie Towne or by phone at (916) 532-2652
Come join us as we get together with our fellow Big Ten alums for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship. We will supply the hot dogs, hamburgers, water, soda, and condiments. Just bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. Please note that alcohol is allowed in the park, but no glass containers are allowed.
Directions: From U.S. Highway 50, take the Watt Avenue northbound off-ramp. Turn right at Fair Oaks Blvd., then make another right on Arden Way. Arden Way will come to an end at the park’s entrance. To access the western entrance of the park, from the Watt Avenue off-ramp, take American River Drive east and turn right on Harrington Way.
Event: MSU at Cal Football
Date: Saturday August 30th, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
Ticket Cost: $51 per person
Bus Cost: $25 per person
Tailgate Cost: TBD (optional)
The Spartans will open their season against Cal Berkeley this year on Saturday, August 30th and our group is pre-ordering tickets. We will also be renting a bus that will arrive 1-1/2 hours before kick-off, so save yourself the hassle of driving several, paying for parking, etc., and just relax with fellow Spartans on the bus. The National Alumni Association will be hosting a tailgate prior to the game - the cost, time and location is TBD.
Please send an RSVP by email to Jon Hunt or by phone at (916) 996-1817. RSVPs must be received by May 5th, 2008.
Countdown to kickoff:2008 Spartan Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Outcome/Time* |
| 8/30 | California | Berkeley, CA | TBA |
| 9/6 | Eastern Michigan | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 9/13 | Florida Atlantic | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 9/20 | Notre Dame | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 9/27 | Indiana | Bloomington, IN | TBA |
| 10/4 | Iowa (Homecoming) | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 10/11 | Northwestern | Evanston, IL | TBA |
| 10/18 | Ohio State | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 10/25 | Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | TBA |
| 11/1 | Wisconsin | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 11/8 | Purdue | East Lansing, MI | TBA |
| 11/22 | Penn State | State College, PA | TBA |
* Pacific Standard Time
2007-8 Spartan Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Outcome/Time* |
| 11/2 | Grand Valley State (Exh) | East Lansing, MI | L 85 - 82 (2OT) |
| 11/7 | Michigan Tech (Exh) | East Lansing, MI | W 61 - 55 |
| 11/13 | Chicago State | East Lansing, MI | W 86 - 53 |
| 11/14 | Louisana-Monroe | East Lansing, MI | W 83 - 65 |
| 11/19 | Missouri | Kansas City, MO | W 86 - 83 |
| 11/20 | UCLA | Kansas City, MO | L 68 - 63 |
| 11/24 | Oakland | East Lansing, MI | W 75 - 71 |
| 11/28 | North Carolina State | East Lansing, MI | W 81 - 58 |
| 12/1 | Jacksonville | East Lansing, MI | W 80 - 51 |
| 12/4 | Bradley | Peoria, IL | W 66 - 61 |
| 12/8 | BYU | Salt Lake City, UT | W 68 - 61 |
| 12/15 | IPFW | East Lansing, MI | W 79 - 57 |
| 12/19 | San Jose State | East Lansing, MI | W 85 - 45 |
| 12/22 | Texas | Auburn Hills, MI | W 78 - 72 |
| 12/29 | UW-Green Bay | East Lansing, MI | 1:00 PM |
| 1/5 | Minnesota | East Lansing, MI | 5:00 PM |
| 1/8 | Purdue | East Lansing, MI | 6:00 PM |
| 1/10 | Northwestern | East Lansing, MI | W 66 - 45 |
| 1/12 | Iowa | Iowa City, IO | L 43 - 36 |
| 1/15 | Ohio State | East Lansing, MI | W 66 - 60 |
| 1/20 | Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | W 78 - 73 |
| 1/24 | Northwestern | Evanston, IL | W 78 - 62 |
| 1/27 | Michigan | East Lansing, MI | W 77 - 62 |
| 1/30 | Illinois | East Lansing, MI | W 51 - 41 |
| 2/2 | Penn State | State College, PA | L 85 - 76 |
| 2/9 | Northwestern | East Lansing, MI | L 70 - 55 |
| 2/12 | Purdue | West Lafeyette, IN | L 60 - 54 |
| 2/16 | Indiana | Bloomington, IN | L 80 - 61 |
| 2/20 | Penn State | East Lansing, MI | W 86 - 49 |
| 2/23 | Iowa | East Lansing, MI | W 66 - 52 |
| 2/28 | Wisconsin | Madison, WI | L 57 - 42 |
| 3/2 | Indiana | East Lansing, MI | W 103 - 74 |
* Pacific Standard Time