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USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Michigan State makes massive move, adds Tampa Bay Bucs scout to front office
Michigan State makes massive move, adds Tampa Bay Bucs scout to front office Michigan State football has made a massive move, bolstering their front office, and aiding the roster construction capabilities of Jonathan Smith. Antwon Murray has been tabbed to join Michigan State in a prominent role, according to a report from 247Sports' Matt Zenitz. Murray, a former player at Boise State, overlapping with Smith's tenure at Boise State, reuniting the two, has been a prominent front office member for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Murray spent the better part of nine years working for the Bucs in a scouting role. He will be tabbed as the Spartans Director of Player Personnel. A major role for Murray in East Lansing will be centered around identifying and evaluating players both on the roster and within the recruiting world. He will be a critical piece in the roster construction for the Spartans going forward. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Delivery restrictions imposed on Weymouth takeaway over complaints
DELIVERY restrictions have been imposed on the Weymouth Domino's Pizza in King Street after complaints about vehicle noise from neighbours. The changes include swopping most petrol mopeds for new all-electric two wheelers. From 11pm delivery drivers will now have to park in the Royal Yard car park as part of new operating conditions although the franchise holders told a Dorchester hearing that they will try and make the changes from 9pm. The conditions have been added to the Premises Licence after public nuisance complaints from nearby hotels about their guests being disturbed by deliveries, with illegal parking and engines often left running into the early hours. Operators of the Gloucester Hotel and the Mayfair Guest House had both raised a formal objection to the licence conditions - sparking a review but are now said to be happy about the changes. Domino's will also have their drivers sign an agreement about what is expected of them with the business having to keep doors and windows closed to help reduce noise levels and agree not to play music. Customers visiting the premises will also be reminded to leave quietly. The business is run as a franchise by a company called Sandy Lane Ventures Ltd and has been at King Street since 2008, operating late-night licensed refreshments daily between 11pm and 5am. The new conditions had been suggested by the operators of the take-away following the complaints from the two tourist businesses. Solicitor for the business, Jonathan Smith, said some steps had already been taken to reduce noise levels for neighbours including swapping a noisier car used in the evenings to daytime use only and an additional security camera which the manager can use to monitor drivers. Five electric mopeds had also been purchased, said Mr Smith, who told the licensing panel that the business wanted to be a good neighbour. He said the franchise operators regretted that the situation had been escalated to become a formal review of the licence. The sub-committee, made up of councillors, said that they understood the reasons why the applicants had felt it necessary to apply for the licence to be reviewed and were pleased that both sides had been able to engage in a successful mediation process facilitated by the Dorset Council Licensing Team. 'It was clear that the licence holder had taken the review seriously and the proposed new conditions were welcomed as a positive way forward to address the issues raised,' said a report on the outcome.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Domino's Weymouth delivery restrictions after noise complaints
Delivery restrictions have been imposed on a Domino's Pizza branch after vehicle noise store in King Street, Weymouth, has been instructed to make changes following a hearing of Dorset Council's licensing include swapping petrol mopeds for new all-electric two-wheelers and from 23:00 delivery drivers will have to park in the nearby Royal Yard car park rather than directly outside. The franchise holders told the hearing they would try to make these changes from 21:00. The conditions have now been added to the premises licence, following public nuisance complaints from nearby of Gloucester Hotel and Mayfair Guest House were among those to complain, raising concerns about noise from deliveries disturbing guests, illegal parking and vehicle engines left running into the early hearing heard the operators were happy with the conditions include Domino's having their drivers sign an agreement about what is expected of them, as well as the premises having to keep doors and windows closed to help reduce noise levels and agree not to play Domino's store is run as a franchise by a company called Sandy Lane Ventures Ltd and has had a branch in King Street since 2008. 'Want to be a good neighbour' Jonathan Smith, the solicitor representing the business, said some steps had been taken to reduce explained a noisier car had been swapped from evening to daytime use and an additional security camera was being used to monitor Smith added that five electric mopeds had been purchased and Domino's "wanted to be a good neighbour".The sub-committee, made up of councillors, said it was "pleased" both sides had engaged in successful mediation.A report on the outcome said: "It was clear the licence holder had taken the review seriously and the proposed new conditions were welcomed as a positive way forward to address the issues raised." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michigan State football opener vs. Western Michigan moved to Friday, Aug. 29
EAST LANSING – It will be another Friday night, Labor Day weekend opener for Michigan State football. Coach Jonathan Smith will kick off his second season at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29 against Western Michigan, the Big Ten announced Thursday, May 29. It will be broadcast on FS1, one of a number of early season games which the league released start times and broadcast information for heading into the fall. Advertisement The Spartans get a second straight night game at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, when they host Boston College (NBC), a return game for a road loss to the Eagles last season. MSU closes its three-game nonconference schedule at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 against Youngstown State of the Football Championship Subdivision (BTN). Homecoming at MSU will be a noon kickoff Oct. 11 against UCLA, with TV to be determined. The Spartans also have the framework without broadcast information for two other games, with Oct. 4 at Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the Oct. 18 trip to Indiana starting either at noon, 3:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. They will close the regular season Nov. 29 at Ford Field against Maryland, time and TV still to be determined. The WMU game marks the 11th time in the last 15 seasons MSU has opened at home on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Here is a look at the Spartans' 2025 schedule. Sunset shines on the northwest end of the Spartan Stadium in East Lansing during the game between Michigan State and Western Michigan on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Aug. 29: Western Michigan, 7 p.m. (FS1) Advertisement Sept. 6: Boston College, 7:30 p.m. (NBC) Sept. 13: Youngstown State, 3:30 p.m. (BTN) Sept. 20: at USC (TBD) Sept. 27: Bye Oct. 4: at Nebraska (noon/3:30 or 4 p.m., TV TBD) Oct. 11: UCLA (noon, TV TBD) Oct. 18: at Indiana (noon/3:30 or 4 p.m., TV TBD) Oct. 25: Michigan (TBD) Nov. 1: at Minnesota (TBD) Nov. 8: Bye Nov. 15: Penn State (TBD) Nov. 22: at Iowa (TBD) Nov. 29: Maryland at Ford Field, Detroit (TBD) Contact Chris Solari: csolari@ Follow him @chrissolari. Subscribe to the "Spartan Speak" podcast for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State football opener vs. WMU moved to Friday, Aug. 29
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU praised in recent anonymous quotes from college football coaches
MSU praised in recent anonymous quotes from college football coaches We are at the point of the offseason where everyone has forecasting opinions on the upcoming season, and that is no different for a number of coaches in college football. Athlon Sports College Football Magazine has recently posted anonymous thoughts and opinions on teams and other coaches across the country, which included Michigan State. The Spartans were recently featured in this segment from Athlon Sports, with the anonymous coaches' quotes being primarily positive for both this upcoming season and long term success under head coach Jonathan Smith. Check out some of the notable anonymous quotes below -- courtesy of The Big Ten Huddle via Athlon Sports College Football Magazine: Smith's approach at Michigan State Anonymous Coach Quote: '[Jonathan] Smith is applying a very steady plan here. They're not going to make a huge splash; they're just going to improve steadily. He's got a blueprint that worked for him at Oregon State.' Michigan State's outlook for 2025 season Anonymous Coach Quote: 'They need a lot of work on defense, specifically the line and the secondary, at corner, and the running game was pretty mediocre for them last year. But they've done a really solid job with transfers, and they're still building their high school recruiting out.' Anonymous Coach Quote: 'If you're looking for a most improved program this season, these guys might be it.' Aidan Chiles' potential growth in 2025 Anonymous Coach Quote: 'Chiles was doing too much last year; they made a staff change and brought in one of his guys, and I think that can help.' Thoughts on Michigan State reaching bowl game Anonymous Coach Quote: 'A bowl is definitely possible for them this year, and the roster is going to be better overall.' Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
