LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe

Happy opening day

Among the reasons tonight's MSU season opener should be interesting -- it's the first career game for a different kind of player than Tom Izzo has had.

McDonald out

Sophomore right guard Chris McDonald is not dressing for today's game, Jared McGaha is expected to start in his place. It appeared McDonald hurt a knee in the Iowa game.

MSU exhibition thoughts, one by one

* Kalin Lucas: Story of the night to me, because although he isn't full-blown Lucas yet (hasn't even tried to dunk since coming back), he's playing well. He's still pretty quick. His jumper looks great. And he may be more cerebral.

Not looking good for Martin

Keshawn Martin is dressed for MSU, but I did not see him so much as break into a jog in pre-game warmups. His right foot is taped heavily and at this point he looks like an "emergency duty" guy at best today. UPDATE: John Lewandowski confirms, emergency only.