Hondo Carpenter

Joined: May 31, 2024

Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. is an award-winning sports journalist with decades of experience. He serves as the Senior Writer for NFL and College sports, and is the beat writer covering the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, he is the editor and publisher for several sites On SI. Carpenter is a member of the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, hugs athletic director Alan Haller during the senior night celebration after the game against Northwestern on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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On this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast, our Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. and Attorney Jonathan Schopp break down the current state of Michigan State Athletics.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo calls out to players during the first half against Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Our latest episode of the Michigan State Spartans athletic Insider discusses the legacy of Tom Izzo, Spartan basketball 3.0, Adam Nightingale, and MSU hockey, and the latest on Spartan football.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo looks back at the bench during the second half of quarterfinal of Big Ten tournament against Purdue at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Longtime Michigan State Basketball beat writer Hondo S. Carpenter, Sr., answers your Spartan Athletics emails and questions.

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith talks with the team during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing.

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Longtime Michigan State Football beat writer Hondo S. Carpenter, Sr., answers your Spartan Athletics emails and questions.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to forward Xavier Booker (34) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11) during the second half of quarterfinal of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State basketball.

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the general emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State Spartans Athletics.

Detroit Catholic Central Kaden Strayhorn (75) runs off the field during the first half of the Prep Kickoff Classic against Chippewa Valley at Tom Adams Field in Detroit, Thursday, August 26, 2021.

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State Football.

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the general emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State Spartans Athletics.

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith takes the podium before talking to the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State Football.

Dec 28, 1983; East Lansing, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Michigan State Spartans guard Scott Skiles (4) in action against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State basketball.

Feb 11, 2006; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard (11) Drew Neitzel after he fouled out of the game against the Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Bruce Kluckhohn

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State basketball.

Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith, left, shakes athletic director Alan Haller's hand during an introductory press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpenter answers the general emails and questions of Spartan Nation regarding Michigan State Spartans Athletics, touching such topics as Tom Izzo, Nick Saban, Alan Haller, Mel Tucker and more.

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Joined: May 31, 2024

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