Michigan St’s Bachie declared ineligible after positive test

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie has been declared ineligible by the Big Ten after testing positive for a banned supplement.
The school said Thursday it will appeal. Bachie made the second team on the AP’s list of midseason All-Americans. The senior has 36 tackles and 35 assists this season, along with 3 ½ sacks.
The Spartans have an open date this week. They host Illinois on Nov. 9.
Coach Mark Dantonio said in a statement that the situation brea