Win like Flint
By Joey Nowak
Once a group of high schoolers from the hardscrabble city of Flint, former Spartans basketball players Mateen Cleaves, Charlie Bell, Morris Peterson and Antonio Smith came together for a run in the late 1990s unlike any MSU had seen. Ten years after leading MSU to its second national championship, the Flintstones remain forever connected to the city they call home. Read more »
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Jenrette, Smith get jail time, three others get probation for Rather Hall fight
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Former MSU football player Roderick Jenrette was sentenced to 90 days in jail, current MSU wide receiver Fred Smith was sentenced to five days in jail and three other former or current players received probation Friday for their role in a November 2009 fight at Rather Hall. Read more »
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Chris said: I, too, was around during the Flintstones reign - traveling with them to the Final Four in 1999.
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calkinsdmsu said: Fantastic article.
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The Black Def said: I still remember almost every moment from that season and the rough years leading up to it.
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MaximumBob said: KJ,
Do we _really_ want Jen focusing her attention back on Michigan?
If stupid stunts like this consumer her time and efforts, then maybe Michigan will get a breather.
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Alum3 said: Seems that this was written with the same passion the Flintsones had....great read.
Is that Statenews picture of the Flintstones available for sale?
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Chris said: I, too, was around during the Flintstones reign - traveling with them to the Final Four in 1999.
