Michigan State fans packed local bars and filled the stadium Saturday to watch the Spartans take on Duke, capping off what many are calling a historic week for the university.
- MSU fans packed bars Saturday to watch the Spartans play Duke basketball during a historic week for the university.
- Fan Sam Watters called it potentially "one of the best weeks to be a Spartan" due to recent announcements.
- Seven-year-old Weston Crouch attended his 100th+ game in a hot dog costume, pledging lifelong Spartan loyalty.
"I've been coming here for years," said Sam Watters, who watched the game at a local sports bar. "Everyone in this bar is watching and cheering for the greater good of the Spartans so it's a cool feeling."
Watters expressed excitement about Michigan State's recent developments, including the announcement of a new football head coach and the university's "For Sparta" initiative.
"It's a historic week. It might go down in the history books as one of the best weeks to be a Spartan," Watters said.
The enthusiasm extended to Michigan State's youngest fans, including 7-year-old Weston Crouch, who attended Saturday's game wearing his signature hot dog costume. Despite his young age, Crouch has already attended more than 100 games.
"Well, I feel like I get on the big screen a lot and that's what I like about it," Crouch said when asked about his costume choice.
The young fan's dedication to the Spartans appears unwavering.
"Yes I do. One hundred percent," Crouch said when asked if he plans to remain a Michigan State fan his entire life.
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