Thomas Cobb is a Staff Reporter for The State News, focusing on local news in East Lansing, Michigan. He covers a variety of topics including college sports, local events, and community news. Thomas is dedicated to providing accurate and timely information to the readers of The State News.
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Thomas Cobb's coverage focuses heavily on sports, particularly college basketball at Michigan State University. He predominantly covers events and games relevant to the university's sports teams, suggesting he would be most responsive to pitches related to game previews, post-game analysis, player or coach interviews, and insights into team performance.
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By: Thomas Cobb
Fans await the start of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Photo courtesy of Aleesa Luecker of Spartan Sports Report.
By: Thomas Cobb
In Detroit on Thursday night, the reaction to the hometown Lions trading up five spots to take Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 24 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft was nothing short of euphoric. For the 30 or so Lions fans standing at the corner of Woodward Avenue and State Street, it warranted a chanting of Holmes’ name.
The Louisiana native was part of MSU’s 2021 recruiting class as a two-sport athlete. He racked up 848 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over two seasons with MSU football and he also spent a portion of the 2021-2022 season with the Michigan State basketball team after the football season ended, being the only Spartan to score against Michigan in both football and basketball.
By: Thomas Cobb
It took all seven rounds, but a Michigan State football player's name was called at the 2024 NFL Draft. Nick Samac – a five-year center for MSU – was selected at No. 228 overall by the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.
Freshman goaltender Trey Augustine stops a shot by Western Michigan, keeping the Spartans within close range, in a game against WMU at Centene Ice Center on March 29, 2024. The Spartans beat the Broncos 5-4. — Photo by Emily Martin | The State News
The State News' sports editor Thomas Cobb picks his three biggest MSU sports storylines to follow in 2024-2025.
By: Thomas Cobb
EAST LANSING, Mich—Navigating a wide range of streaming services has become the norm for sports fans.
Michigan State’s men’s basketball program has landed its second verbal commitment in the 2025 recruiting class: Cam Ward, a 6-foot-7 forward from Upper Marlboro, MD.
By: Thomas Cobb
MSU head coach Tom Izzo observes his team on defense during an exhibition matchup against Ferris State at the Breslin Center on Oct. 29, 2024. — Photo by Michael Roggenbaum | The State News
MSU senior guard Jaden Akins (3) prepares to shoot a free throw during their game against Monmouth University at the Breslin Center on Nov. 4, 2024. — Photo by Zari Dixson | The State News
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