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.

From left, United Shore chief legal officer Adam Wolfe, leadership coach Mateen Cleaves, president and CEO Mat Ishbia and business innovation specialist Charlie Bell pose for a photo in the Breslin conference room at United Wholesale Mortgage headquarter in Pontiac, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

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Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins, right, is congratulated by guard Jase Richardson (11) after a dunk during the second half of an NCAA Tournament First Round game against the Bryant University Bulldogs at Rocket Arena on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Michigan State's Brian Lewerke throws a pass during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

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Jaxon Richardson of the Miami Columbus High School basketball team drives to the basket during the championship game against Montverde at the City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

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Michigan State's Isaac Howard celebrates his goal against Notre Dame during the third period in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

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Michigan State basketball players celebrate their Big Ten regular season championships trophy after 79-62 win over Michigan at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Mason West is selected as the 29th overall pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's Nathan Carter, center, and the team take the field before the football game against Purdue on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles against Ole Miss during the second half of the Sweet 16 round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, March 28, 2025.

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Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard AJ Hoggard (11) dribbles in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Dec 1, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) and forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) celebrate a scoring run in the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith during the second half in a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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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.

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