Connor Muldowney

Connor Muldowney

Joined: Mar 24, 2015

Connor is the expert of Rubbing The Rock and Spartan Avenue and has been covering college football and basketball at FanSided for over 10 years. He worked previously for the Detroit News and Bleacher Report. Connor graduated from Michigan State with a degree in journalism and has stopped his dad from leaving way too many sporting events early to “beat traffic”. If he’s not watching sports, you can find him hanging out with his dog, Izzy, and trying to find the scariest horror movie out there.

Michigan State center Szymon Zapala (10) reacts to a personal foul called on forward Jaxon Kohler (0) against Auburn during the first half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Szymon Zapala makes Polish national team's final roster for EuroBasket 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Frankie Fidler (8) reacts in the second half against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Frankie Fidler is the latest Spartan to find his NBA Summer League home

Michigan State's Jase Richardson, left, celebrates after Jaden Akins' 3-pointer against Michigan during the first half on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Jase Richardson, Jaden Akins teaming up again in NBA Summer League with Magic

Former Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio walks up the tunnel for warm up before the Maryland game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Michigan State announces Mark Dantonio, 5 others as 2025 Hall of Fame class

Michigan State's Jordan Hall runs a drill during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing.

Michigan State football announces 3 Big Ten Media Days representatives

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

When does Jase Richardson begin NBA Summer League play?

Mar 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) drives against Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the second half in the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jaden Akins surprisingly hasn't announce NBA deal yet

EA Sports confirmed return of college basketball video game

Mar 27, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) in action during NCAA Tournament South Regional Practice at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Coen Carr receives conflicting projections in way-too-early 2026 NBA Mock Drafts

Canada v Germany: Group A - 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

Michigan State hockey in the thick of the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes

Mar 27, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) on the court during practice at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Anonymous Big Ten coach doesn't see Jase Richardson working out in the NBA

Michigan State's Aidan Chiles runs for a gain against Iowa in the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

CBS Sports reveals Michigan State football's best and worst-case 2025 scenarios

March 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Mady Sissoko (22) rebounds the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Spartan Mady Sissoko signs deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

Sep 28, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter as the Ohio State Buckeyes defeat his team at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State football makes top 5 for 4-star EDGE in 2027 class

Stepinac's Jasiah Jervis (25) and Iona's Joe Wolf (11) battle for a loose ball during the Crusader Classic at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Jan. 4, 2025.

Michigan State basketball offers new 4-star SG in 2026 class

MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale coaches his Spartans against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3 to sweep the series.

Michigan State hockey finishes with 3rd most picks in 2025 NHL Draft