Ricardo Cooney

Ricardo Cooney

Ricardo Cooney has been a freelance writer for SpartanMag for more than 10 years. Cooney has covered Michigan State football in some capacity since 1987. He has staffed more Michigan State women’s basketball game than anyone in history.

Khris Bogle, Michigan State

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Michigan State's Khris Bogle confident rush end role will increase his productivity in 2024

Ricardo Cooney•04/20/24

Jaden Mangham, Michigan State

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Sudden depth at safety, led by Jaden Mangham, a 'great situation' for Michigan State defense

Ricardo Cooney•04/19/24

Grace Van Slooten, Michigan State

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Analysis: Where transfer Grace VanSlooten fits for Michigan State and what's next

Ricardo Cooney•04/16/24

Derrick Harmon, Michigan State

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Derrick Harmon, Geno VanDeMark glad to be back at Michigan State after portal dip

Ricardo Cooney•04/02/24

Montorie Foster, Michigan State

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Senior WR Montorie Foster amped up about role in Michigan State's new pro style offense

Ricardo Cooney•03/25/24

Aaron Brule, Michigan State

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Aaron Brulé, Harold Joiner, JD Duplain pursue dreams at Michigan State Pro Day

Ricardo Cooney•03/14/24

Moira Joiner, Michigan State

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The 3-2-1: Michigan State women's team trending toward NCAA Tournament bid

Ricardo Cooney•02/21/24

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The 3-2-1: Michigan State HC Robyn Fralick already has Spartans in NCAA Tournament contention

Ricardo Cooney•01/29/24

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3-2-1: Can Michigan State sustain its success and build on it in second half of season?

Ricardo Cooney•01/13/24

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Dallas Fincher ready for first Big Ten start at Michigan State, with Nick Samac out

Ricardo Cooney•11/24/23

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Count Derrick Harmon among those who thinks Michigan State has a chance at Ohio State

Ricardo Cooney•11/11/23

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Michigan State women's basketball entering new era under Robyn Fralick

Ricardo Cooney•11/07/23

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Michigan State senior DT Maverick Hansen embodies what it means to be a Spartan

Ricardo Cooney•11/03/23

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Can Michigan State senior Montorie Foster Jr. measure up against tough Wolverine Pass D?

Ricardo Cooney•10/20/23

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Rucker brings rare maturity to the corner position for Michigan State as freshman

Ricardo Cooney•10/13/23

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What to Watch For: Michigan State vs. Iowa

Ricardo Cooney•09/29/23

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3&Out: Takeaways from Michigan State hockey media day: depth, speed, motivation

Ricardo Cooney•09/28/23

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Michigan State's Nate Carter working to pump consistency into a struggling Spartan offense

Ricardo Cooney•09/28/23

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What to Watch For: Michigan State vs. Maryland

Ricardo Cooney•09/22/23

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What to Watch For: Michigan State vs. Washington

Ricardo Cooney•09/15/23

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Michigan State needs 'Mr. Reliable' Tre Mosley to be at his sure-handed best with Washington looming

Ricardo Cooney•09/11/23

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What To Watch For: Michigan State vs. Richmond

Ricardo Cooney•09/08/23

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Michigan State's Malik Spencer not satisfied with first start, eager for some thievery

Ricardo Cooney•09/03/23

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What to Watch For: Michigan State vs. CMU

Ricardo Cooney•08/31/23

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Michigan State's Montorie Foster is poised to re-emerge as a star on the rise at wide receiver

Ricardo Cooney•08/29/23