About The Book
Heart of a Spartan is an oversize coffee table book (10.75" x 10.75") that captures the winningest back-to-back seasons in MSU football history. Relive the glory of the great victories and greatest moments of 2010-12. See how – and why – a team transformed from tribulations to trophies. Meet the players and coaches who've taken the program to a new level, and see vignettes of 33 of the most important Spartans that have led the program since the 40's.
The Photographer
Matthew Mitchell has been a full-time freelance photographer for eight years, shooting all types of events. He has been the MSU Athletic Communications photographer since 2008, handling 25 varsity sports - the perfect blend of two passions, athletics and photography. The Grand Rapids native is a frequent contributor to Greater Lansing sport magazine. He and his wife, Jill, live in East Lansing with their three children.
Inside The Book
- 288-page coffee table style
- Full-color photography from every game
- Week-by-week columns and commentary
- Profiles of the leaders on and off the field
- A look at what makes the program unique
- Rich memories from past spartan standouts
Featured Spartans
George Guerre | John Shinsky | Tico Duckett |
Don Coleman | Charlie Baggett | Nigea Carter |
PreviewHenry Bullough | Kirk Gibson | Bill Burke |
Earl Morrall | Dan Bass | Amp Campbell |
Dean Look | Carl Banks | Herb Haygood |
Sherman Lewis | Jim Morrissey | Josh Thornhill |
Clinton Jones | Lorenzo White | T.J. Duckett |
Gene Washington | Bobby McAllister | Drew Stanton |
George Webster | Harlon Barnett | Javon Ringer |
Bob Apisa | John Langeloh | Blair White |
Brad Van Pelt | Courtney Hawkins | Eric Gordon |
Book Signings
Upcoming
- none
- Nov 29 10:00-11:30 am w/ author Jack Ebling
Barnes & Noble - Lansing Mall
5132 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, MI (map) - Aug 9 w/ author Jack Ebling
Reno's East
1310 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI (map) - Aug 14 5:30-7:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Meet the Spartans - Downtown East Lansing
Corner of Albert and M.A.C., East Lansing, MI (map) - Aug 19 11:00-1:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Weather Mark Tavern
1503 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL (map) - Aug 19 3:00-5:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Dave and Busters
1030 N Clark St, Chicago, IL (map) - Aug 23 w/ author Jack Ebling
Walnut Hills
2874 Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI (map) - Aug 31 3:00-5:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Student Book Store
421 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI (map) - Sep 13 5:00-7:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Meijer - Okemos
2055 West Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI (map) - Sep 15 10:00 am w/ author Jack Ebling
Schuler Books - Eastwood Towne Center
2820 Towne Center Blvd, Lansing, MI (map) - Sep 22 Noon-2:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Spartan Bookstore - International Center MSU
1 International Ctr, East Lansing, MI (map) - Oct 7 Noon-2:00 pm w/ Keith Nichol and author Jack Ebling
Meijer - Lowell
11901 Fulton Street East, Lowell, MI (map) - Oct 14 1:00-3:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Barnes & Noble - Lansing Mall
5132 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, MI (map) - Oct 15 6:30-8:30 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
East Lansing Public Library
950 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI (map) - Oct 27 12:30-2:30 pm w/ speaker & author Jack Ebling
MSUAA Tailgate - Memorial Union Madison WI
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI (map) - Nov 1 6:00-9:00 pm w/ speaker & author Jack Ebling
Ann Arbor Spartans - Cottage Inn
512 E. William, Ann Arbor, MI (map) - Nov 2 11:45 am w/ author Jack Ebling
Downtown Coaches Club Luncheon - Eagle Eye
15500 Chandler Road, Bath Township, MI (map) - Nov 3 12-2:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Student Book Store
421 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI (map) - Nov 23 11:00 am - 1:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Barnes & Noble - Lansing Mall
5132 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI (map) - Nov 23 2:00-4:00pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Everybody Reads
2019 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing Charter Township, MI (map) - Nov 29 6:00-8:30 pm w/ speaker & author Jack Ebling
MSU Alumni Club of South Florida
Dave and Buster's
3000 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL (map) - Nov 30 5:00-8:00 pm w/ speaker & author Jack Ebling
MSU Alumni Club of Fort Meyers
Cross Creek Estates Clubhouse
12501 Cross Creek Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL (map) - Dec 1 11:30 - 2:30 pm w/ speaker & author Jack Ebling
MSU Alumni Club of Tampa
Lee Roy Selmon's American Grill
4302 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, FL (map) - Dec 9 Noon - 2:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Schuler Books - Meridian Mall
1982 West Grand River Avenue, Okemos, MI (map) - Dec 10 7:00-8:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Tom Izzo Radio Show
Reno's East
1310 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI (map) - Dec 12 6:30-8:30 pm w/ speaker & author Jack Ebling
MSU Alumni of Metro Detroit
MSU Detroit Center
3408 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI (map)
Facebook event - Dec 16 2:00-4:00 pm w/ author Jack Ebling
Barnes & Noble - Lansing Mall
5132 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI (map)