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Michigan State Spartans Tweets of the week: Oct. 12-18

By Thomas Nikundiwe

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We usually present the top five Michigan State Spartans tweets of the week, but with the incredible win over Michigan on Saturday, Twitter blew up.

There was no way to select just five tweets. So we present the top-five tweets from former and current MSU players and coaches on Saturday in five different categories: what just happened?, trash talking, Paul Bunyan posts, Jalen Watts-Jackson posts, and Celebrations.

What just happened

Almost everyone had this reaction whether it was a fan, player or coach. Michigan State Twitter reflected the complete disbelief in the miracle win.

5. Marcus Rush

Former MSU defensive lineman and current San Francisco 49er had this reaction.

4. Larry Caper

Former running back Larry Caper was in the building with his former running mate Edwin Baker.

3. David Dowell

True freshman David Dowell didn’t travel with the team, but was definitely watching.

2. Terrence Samuel

MSU wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel was in disbelief.

1. Jason Strayhorn

Jason Strayhorn is a former MSU lineman and currently the color commentator for MSU football radio broadcasts. Check out the link to hear Strayhorn’s reaction!

Trash Talking

While some Spartans tweeted out their shock, others decided to stick it ot the Wolverines with some pointed trash talking.

5. Kurtis Drummond

Former defensive back Kurtis Drummond stakes a claim on The Mitten.

4. Dwayne Stephens

Former basketball player and current associate head coach DJ Stephens went low-key with his junk talk.

3. Magic Johnson

Magic was a supreme trash-talker on the court, here he keeps it reasonable — but don’t get it twisted, he’s saying something.

2. Greg Kelser

MSU Hall of Famer Greg Kelser alludes to Mike Hart’s “little brother.”

1. Delvon Roe

Former hoops star Delvon Roe was talking so much trash after the game. He went classic turn the tables and more directly at Mike Hart.

Paul Bunyan posts

The reward for winning the MSU/MIchigan game (besides bragging rights, an inside track to the B1G championship, and keeping your playoff hopes alive) is the Paul Bunyan tropy. Pics with Paul were in full effect on Twitter.

5. Arjen Colquhoun

Starting cornerback takes Paul into the locker room.

4. Evan Jones

The likeness to current d-lineman Evan Jones is striking.

3. Gerald Holmes

MSU running back Gerald Holmes poses with Paul.

2. R.J. Shelton

Receiver R.J. Shelton looking out for Paul’s well-being.

1. Brad Salem

Michigan State quarterbacks coach, Brad Salem, reassures Paul.

Jalen Watts-Jackson

The hero of the game for Michigan State was redshirt freshman Jalen Watts-Jackson. The freshman special teams star made an incredible play and will live in Spartan lore forever.

Unfortunately, he hurt his hip badly as he was tackled into the endzone. He has already had surgery to fix a break and dislocation. He is expected to be on crutches for three months and start rehab at that point. So many people gave Watts-Jackson a shoutout on Saturday.

5. Malik McDowell

Good fried and current defensive star Malik McDowell helps us keep perspective.

4. Jamal Lyles

Tight end Jamal Lyles with the best Jalen Watts-Jackson impersonation.

3. Chris Frey

Linebacker Chris Frey sends Jalen Watts-Jackson some love.

2. Brian Allen

Offensive lineman Brian Allen with a t-shirt tribute.

1. Taiwan Jones

Former linebacker Taiwan Jones expressing what basically every Spartan feels.

Celebrations

Twitter was filled with celebrations. It was really difficult to get down to 5. We could have presented three times as many.

5. Darien Harris

Captain Darien Harris wasn’t in the disbelief camp.

4. Drew Neitzel

More than half the Spartan squad could not pop the bottle, but that didn’t stop former basketball star Drew Neitzel.

3. Ron Burton

Defensive line coach Ron Burton bottom-lines it.

2. Le’Veon Bell

Former star Le’Veon Bell’s reaction was retweeted over 13,000 times.

1. Mark Dantonio

MSU head coach Mark Dantonio keeps it sweet and simple.

Bonus Tweets: Memes

We add a few fun memes as bonus tweets.

AJ Troup

Receiver AJ Troup with a classic Jim Harbaugh troll.

Delvon Roe

Extra Delvon tweet this week.

Andrew Dowell

This is linebacker Andrew Dowell’s mood and Spartan fans’, too!

Next: MSU Football: Report card against Michigan

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