Re: General MSU thread

by **DWags** 2017-10-31, 12:51

MSU the best college in the state.

"So why does MSU rise above the (very proud) shoulders of its rivals in Ann Arbor? It's certainly not for its contribution of sweater sales in rural Walmarts, which UM has on lockdown. MSU has perpetually been the underdog, but the fact is that it's managed to grow more and more progressive, as UM seems content to remain the same. It's a gorgeous standalone campus that's adopted a "neighborhood" model to help its student body feel more at home, and includes everything from a butterfly house to a Zaha Hadid-designed museum to go along with its storied Dairy Store.
"There's a world-class med and vet school, a storied journalism program, and unmatched agricultural research facilities (they include winemaking!). The athletic program has excelled primarily by recruiting in-state. It's got a goddamn particle accelerator AND a Tom Izzo. For a college that's perpetually been dubbed an underdog, MSU sure has spent a lot of time quietly dominating its chest-thumping rival."

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-10-31, 12:53

Dear MSU,

If you could please go ahead and send my kid an acceptance email (provided, of course, that she meets your standards for admission), my wife and I would appreciate it. The kid is freaking out.

Yes, I also understand that it's still October and, no, patience isn't one of her more admirable attributes.

Yours Truly,

- bobby sak

Robert J Sakimano
Sideline Reporter
Staff Writer
Spartan Swill
East Lansing, MI 48823

by Guest 2017-10-31, 12:56

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Dear MSU,

If you could please go ahead and send my kid an acceptance email (provided, of course, that she meets your standards for admission), my wife and I would appreciate it. The kid is freaking out.

Yes, I also understand that it's still October and, no, patience isn't one of her more admirable attributes.

Yours Truly,

- bobby sak

Robert J Sakimano
Sideline Reporter
Staff Writer
Spartan Swill
East Lansing, MI 48823

People read this board, expect an envelope by courier this afternoon.

by **DWags** 2017-10-31, 12:57

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Dear MSU,

If you could please go ahead and send my kid an acceptance email (provided, of course, that she meets your standards for admission), my wife and I would appreciate it. The kid is freaking out.

Yes, I also understand that it's still October and, no, patience isn't one of her more admirable attributes.

Yours Truly,

Robert J Sakimano
Sideline Reporter
Spartan Swill

It takes about six weeks Bob. The Wags family second child is also waiting. Asked about it at dinner last night. The wife and I were wondering the same thing. So, the wife somehow has records of when the eldest daughter applied and when the acceptance notification came. it was six weeks. And with the eldest we knew she was in cause grades and ACT score. This second one, well, we're wondering. Probably be wait listed.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-10-31, 12:59

LooseGoose wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Dear MSU,

If you could please go ahead and send my kid an acceptance email (provided, of course, that she meets your standards for admission), my wife and I would appreciate it. The kid is freaking out.

Yes, I also understand that it's still October and, no, patience isn't one of her more admirable attributes.

Yours Truly,

- bobby sak

Robert J Sakimano
Sideline Reporter
Staff Writer
Spartan Swill
East Lansing, MI 48823

People read this board, expect an envelope by courier this afternoon.

I appreciate your attention to this matter.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-10-31, 13:01

DWags wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Dear MSU,

If you could please go ahead and send my kid an acceptance email (provided, of course, that she meets your standards for admission), my wife and I would appreciate it. The kid is freaking out.

Yes, I also understand that it's still October and, no, patience isn't one of her more admirable attributes.

Yours Truly,

Robert J Sakimano
Sideline Reporter
Spartan Swill

It takes about six weeks Bob. The Wags family second child is also waiting. Asked about it at dinner last night. The wife and I were wondering the same thing. So, the wife somehow has records of when the eldest daughter applied and when the acceptance notification came. it was six weeks. And with the eldest we knew she was in cause grades and ACT score. This second one, well, we're wondering. Probably be wait listed.

yeah I think the website says "8-12 weeks" but there are already kids celebrating on various social media platforms.. my wife and I have said, "dear, all of the test scores/GPA, etc. are likely dumped into some database.. those are kids who have a 35 and a 4.1. Other kids, discussions have to be had, essays have to be read, etc"..

which didn't help - that there actually has to be a "discussion".. versus just bestowing acceptance upon her for simply clicking "submit". Freakin' kid.

anyway.. we'll keep hope alive for all of the potential future Spartans.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-10-31, 13:38

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:

It takes about six weeks Bob. The Wags family second child is also waiting. Asked about it at dinner last night. The wife and I were wondering the same thing. So, the wife somehow has records of when the eldest daughter applied and when the acceptance notification came. it was six weeks. And with the eldest we knew she was in cause grades and ACT score. This second one, well, we're wondering. Probably be wait listed.
yeah I think the website says "8-12 weeks" but there are already kids celebrating on various social media platforms.. my wife and I have said, "dear, all of the test scores/GPA, etc. are likely dumped into some database.. those are kids who have a 35 and a 4.1. Other kids, discussions have to be had, essays have to be read, etc"..

which didn't help - that there actually has to be a "discussion".. versus just bestowing acceptance upon her for simply clicking "submit". Freakin' kid.

anyway.. we'll keep hope alive for all of the potential future Spartans.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-10-31, 13:40

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
yeah I think the website says "8-12 weeks" but there are already kids celebrating on various social media platforms.. my wife and I have said, "dear, all of the test scores/GPA, etc. are likely dumped into some database.. those are kids who have a 35 and a 4.1. Other kids, discussions have to be had, essays have to be read, etc"..

which didn't help - that there actually has to be a "discussion".. versus just bestowing acceptance upon her for simply clicking "submit". Freakin' kid.

anyway.. we'll keep hope alive for all of the potential future Spartans.

poor Joel.. almost had to attend a state school.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-10-31, 13:42

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

poor Joel.. almost had to attend a state school.

I hope MSU hasn't triggered Baby Sak.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-10-31, 13:54

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote: poor Joel.. almost had to attend a state school.

I hope MSU hasn't triggered Baby Sak.

she needs to chill the heck out.. but she doesn't listen to me.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-31, 14:09

Nothing wrong with being waitlisted. I had to wait until the spring and look at me!

by **DWags** 2017-10-31, 14:57

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Nothing wrong with being waitlisted. I had to wait until the spring and look at me!

So, how long did they give you when they called. Here's a true story. Daughter's boyfriend at the time when they were seniors in high school was wait listed. He was going to Grand Valley, and it was like late May or even June. He was at the house on my couch when his phone rang. Phone call. It was someone from MSU that called his phone, which I thought was weird. Guy said to him "you have till the end of business day to decide" Maybe it was "Business day tomorrow" But that was the verbiage that the guy used. It's a bit more of a price increase from Grand Valley to MSU. Kid was stammering on the phone, asking if he could call his parents first and shit like that. I felt good and bad for the kid at the same time. He did end up going to MSU. Nice kid.

Was that how they did it with you? Phone call or email? My wife and I thought they had some kind of quota to hit, and the kids who were accepted either were saying no at that point or had gone elsewhere, or put it off because of money, and we thought this guy must have a quota to get to accept the offer. There must be a "wait list", and then there must be a "Wait list at the very end and we need to make calls to fill our quota" list.

by Guest 2017-11-02, 10:34

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
DWags wrote:

It takes about six weeks Bob. The Wags family second child is also waiting. Asked about it at dinner last night. The wife and I were wondering the same thing. So, the wife somehow has records of when the eldest daughter applied and when the acceptance notification came. it was six weeks. And with the eldest we knew she was in cause grades and ACT score. This second one, well, we're wondering. Probably be wait listed.
yeah I think the website says "8-12 weeks" but there are already kids celebrating on various social media platforms.. my wife and I have said, "dear, all of the test scores/GPA, etc. are likely dumped into some database.. those are kids who have a 35 and a 4.1. Other kids, discussions have to be had, essays have to be read, etc"..

which didn't help - that there actually has to be a "discussion".. versus just bestowing acceptance upon her for simply clicking "submit". Freakin' kid.

anyway.. we'll keep hope alive for all of the potential future Spartans.

Never again doubt that people read this board. Expect good news soon.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-02, 10:44

LooseGoose wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
yeah I think the website says "8-12 weeks" but there are already kids celebrating on various social media platforms.. my wife and I have said, "dear, all of the test scores/GPA, etc. are likely dumped into some database.. those are kids who have a 35 and a 4.1. Other kids, discussions have to be had, essays have to be read, etc"..

which didn't help - that there actually has to be a "discussion".. versus just bestowing acceptance upon her for simply clicking "submit". Freakin' kid.

anyway.. we'll keep hope alive for all of the potential future Spartans.

Never again doubt that people read this board. Expect good news soon.

thanks - oh, and for those who can't decipher such a cleverly cryptic message, the kid found out yesterday that she's a Spartan.

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by **DWags** 2017-11-02, 10:48

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:

Never again doubt that people read this board. Expect good news soon.

thanks - oh, and for those who can't decipher such a cleverly cryptic message, the kid found out yesterday that she's a Spartan.

Another Spartan. Now Bob can add "Spartan Dad" to his "Alumni" sticker on the back of his truck like I ahve. Oh, and can start writing checks for about 27K to our great alma mater.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-11-02, 10:53

I can’t imagine getting my college paid for. They better appreciate that shit, wags.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-02, 10:57

DWags wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:

thanks - oh, and for those who can't decipher such a cleverly cryptic message, the kid found out yesterday that she's a Spartan.

Another Spartan. Now Bob can add "Spartan Dad" to his "Alumni" sticker on the back of his truck like I ahve. Oh, and can start writing checks for about 27K to our great alma mater.

so, yeah, if Johnny Spirit on Saturday suddenly has "Spartan Dad" painted across his luscious chest...

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-02, 11:03

I am gonna have to finally pick up some MSU schwag.. I saw a dude wearing a pretty sweet track jacket once... had the gruff Sparty on it.

by Guest 2017-11-06, 11:07

MSU News‏ @MSUnews 40m40 minutes ago
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"#MSU changed my life" says @CALmsu alum, @USArmy vet who returned to campus this weekend. Story in @LSJNews http://go.msu.edu/LVz

by Guest 2017-11-07, 16:29

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-07, 16:49

Robert J Sakimano wrote:I am gonna have to finally pick up some MSU schwag.. I saw a dude wearing a pretty sweet track jacket once... had the gruff Sparty on it.

thread update: I picked up a sweet MSU knit hat Saturday at SBS.

by Guest 2017-11-13, 17:09

Texting while driving....

Chris Solari‏Verified account @chrissolari
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MSU strength and conditioning coach faces charge in fatal crash

SUMMERFIELD TWP. - Monroe County prosecutors allege a Michigan State University strength and conditioning coach was texting while driving when he caused a fatal crash this summer on U.S. 23.

Todd Moyer, 37, of Holt, was charged Monday with one count of reckless driving causing death, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

by Guest 2017-11-14, 09:47

MSU News‏ @MSUnews
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$1M gift supports expansion of @michiganstateu music facilities http://go.msu.edu/YKz

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-14, 15:34

I don't really know what this means, but she seems excited about it and is an MSU grad..

Thea Neal‏ @nealthea
5h5 hours ago

I made @Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and I'm pretty sure I've never been this happy in my life. Thank you to everyone who nominated me and made this dream come true. (But for real let's party now!) #30Under30 @ForbesUnder30

by **tGreenWay** 2017-11-14, 16:18

I for one would like to salute General MSU.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-20, 10:53

MSU‏Verified account @michiganstateu
37m37 minutes ago

Congrats to our new Rhodes and Mitchell scholars! http://go.msu.edu/xXz #SpartansWill

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-11-28, 08:11

SpartanMarchingBand‏ @MSUMarchingBand
3h3 hours ago

No matter what patches are on the sleeve, since 1954 we have worn the same one over our hearts. Help continue this tradition by making the #SMBJacket affordable for first year members. Please donate here http://go.msu.edu/Y8z and show that #Spartanswill stand together

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-04, 23:52

MSU is getting a neighbor.

https://amp.lansingstatejournal.com/amp/914008001

by MattyFresh 2017-12-21, 18:17

Matt Mencarini
@MattMencarini

Officials: MSU strength coach texted a link to a strip club's website and was speeding moments before crash that killed a mother and her 5-year-old daughter. http://on.lsj.com/2BVdfwP via @ChrisHaxel

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2017/12/21/msu-spartans-basketball-strength-coach-todd-moyer-texting-strip-club-speeding-fatal-crash/973950001/

by **DWags** 2017-12-21, 18:26

MattyFresh wrote:

Matt Mencarini
@MattMencarini

Officials: MSU strength coach texted a link to a strip club's website and was speeding moments before crash that killed a mother and her 5-year-old daughter. http://on.lsj.com/2BVdfwP via @ChrisHaxel

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2017/12/21/msu-spartans-basketball-strength-coach-todd-moyer-texting-strip-club-speeding-fatal-crash/973950001/

You know, even if he was texting his bible study club to meet at his house that night, it would be bad. This? Fuck.

by MattyFresh 2017-12-21, 18:27

DWags wrote:
MattyFresh wrote:

You know, even if he was texting his bible study club to meet at his house that night, it would be bad. This? Fuck.

right it would be 10/10 bad for this guy but its worse

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-31, 13:25

I love FENG.

by Guest 2018-01-30, 08:52

Matt Gianiodis @msuswimcoach 19h19 hours ago
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Congrats to our men's team last semester. 6th in the country and 1st overall in the Big-10

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by Senior Dickfist 2018-01-30, 09:41

That's pretty damn cool. Some good company on that list.

by **Tim Wakefield** 2018-01-30, 11:05

Shit that's better than where my GPA ended up

by **Floyd Robertson** 2018-03-12, 10:34

MSU
‏Verified account @michiganstateu
3 minutes ago

.@MSUDebate advances to national tournament for the 22nd consecutive year. http://go.msu.edu/H7z #MSUPride

by Guest 2018-03-15, 13:38

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Marjorie Weber has been named a 2018 Ecological Society of America Fellow for advancing the science of ecology and showing promise for continuing contributions. #MSUPride http://go.msu.edu/K7z

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by **tGreenWay** 2018-03-15, 14:12

LooseGoose wrote:MSU News @MSUnews 1m1 minute ago
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Marjorie Weber has been named a 2018 Ecological Society of America Fellow for advancing the science of ecology and showing promise for continuing contributions. #MSUPride http://go.msu.edu/K7z

Check it out, Bob. Another neighbor gets nationally recognized, sending the two of us down yet another notch.

by Guest 2018-03-20, 09:52

MSU News @MSUnews 11m11 minutes ago

10 in the top 10. See which MSU programs made @usnews list of top graduate programs: http://go.msu.edu/L7z

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-20, 09:53

tGreenWay wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:MSU News @MSUnews 1m1 minute ago
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Marjorie Weber has been named a 2018 Ecological Society of America Fellow for advancing the science of ecology and showing promise for continuing contributions. #MSUPride http://go.msu.edu/K7z

Check it out, Bob. Another neighbor gets nationally recognized, sending the two of us down yet another notch.

that's awesome.

yeah, I keep wondering when I'm gonna hit the bottom and they just kick me out of the neighborhood. General MSU thread - Page 9 2599972566

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