Michigan State fans are not happy with the Spartans’ performance this year. The Spartans were ranked 13th by the Associated Press during the preseason, and have not lived up to that ranking, as they are 5-5 through the first 10 games of the season. During this Holiday season, make sure to cheer up the MSU fan in your life by picking out the perfect gift. The following is a list of 10 great gifts to get any Spartans fan, where to buy them, and added pieces of advice.
#10. NCAA Football 2013
Let the MSU fan you are buying for change history by leading the 2012 MSU Spartans to a BCS National Championship. Although you can’t change what happened in the actual season through a video game, they will get some satisfaction by leading the Spartans over the University of Michigan via their game console.
Advice: Make sure that the person you are buying for does not already have the game, and find out what platform you need to buy the game for (PS3, XBox 360, Nintendo Wii, etc.).
Cost: $59.99
Where to Buy
Stores: Walmart, Video Game Retailers
Online: EA Sports Store; NCAA Football 2013
#9. MSU Insulated 12-Pack Cooler
This is a great gift for a friend who loves to tailgate. This MSU insulated cooler can hold a 12-pack of cans and is under $15!
Advice: A good gift for a current student at MSU or someone who loves the outdoors and beer.
Cost: $11.95
Where to Buy
Online: Michigan State Spartans Green Insulated 12-Pack Cooler , Yahoo! Sports Shop
#8. Michigan State Spartans Glass Photo Coaster Set
Purchasing a Michigan State coaster set as a gift can be a great idea if done right. The gift can be customized, has a Michigan State theme, and is inexpensive.
Advice: Customize the coaster set by creating original artwork or editing pictures that are of importance to the person you are buying for.
Cost: $19.99-24.99
Where to Buy
Online: Fans Edge, Amazon.com
#7. MSU Laser Chrome License Plate Frame
There are many car accessories to choose from, and depending on the MSU fan you are buying for, there may be many good options. The MSU laser chrome license plate frame is a great accessory for any true MSU fan’s car. You can find cheaper options if cost is an issue, but the chrome look should be a nice addition to any car.
Advice: If the gift recipient would be okay with adding other accessories to his or her car, consider adding in a MSU car magnet or window stickers.
Cost: $19.99
Where to Buy
Stores: Walmart
Online: FansEdge.com, Walmart.com
#6. MSU Glassware Set
This set includes a large beer style glass stein, a coffee mug, and a shot glass. Michigan State fans like to party, so make sure they do it in style with MSU licensed mugs and glasses.
Advice: Make sure your recipient does not already own these items, and also check to see whether they have any glasses that are separate from a designer set of glasses and dishware. If they only have matching sets of designer dishware, this may not be the right gift.
Cost: $22.99
Where to Buy
Stores: Walmart
Online: Fansedge.com
#5. Michigan State Spartans Green Mascotz iPhone 4 Silicone Case
Let the person you are buying for show their school pride every time they make a phone call. The silicone case is sturdy and helps prevent damage when the phone is dropped.
Advice: Make sure that the person you are buying a case for has the right version of the phone so the case fits. Also, check to see if they have a case already on their phone, and whether or not they would consider switching it for the one you will get for them. There is an alternative below for an iPhone 5 case.
Cost: $27.95
Where to Buy
Stores: Sears
Online: Michigan State Spartans Shop, Sears.com
Alternate Gift: Michigan State Spartans iPhone 5 snap-on case, buy on Michigan State Spartans Shop, $29.95.
#4. MSU Tailgating Chairs
Some of the best tailgating scenes in the whole country are those that take place Saturday mornings outside of Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Although the Holiday season is at the very end of college football season, memories of tailgating and what they wish they would have had during the past season will make your gift of a tailgating item a perfect one.
Advice: These tailgating chairs are great for the outdoors and are easy to store.
Cost: $29.95
Where to Buy
Stores: Pro Image, Walmart
Online: MSU Deluxe Tailgating Chairs
#3. MSU Nike College Elite Performance Hoodie
The Nike college elite performance hoodie is a sleek and comfortable sweatshirt that will please any MSU fan, and is warm enough to wear at an outdoor game.
Advice: Make sure to get the correct size for the person you are buying for. Clothing is a difficult gift to pick out for others, so make sure to include a gift receipt even though this is a great looking hoodie.
Cost: $55.99-69.99
Where to Buy
Stores: EastBay catalog, Footlocker, Pro Image
Online: Eastbay.com, Footlocker.com
#2. MSU Replica Full Size Helmet
What is cooler than a full sized MSU football helmet? This full sized replica looks just like the ones on the field and is great for displaying, hanging up, but probably not for running into walls.
Advice: If you are buying for a die hard MSU fan, it is hard to go wrong with a full sized replica helmet.
Cost: $99.00
Where to Buy
Stores: Pro Image Stores
Online: Fanatics.com
Alternate Gift: MSU mini helmet. The mini helmet is easier to display and cheaper at $32.99. You can find them at Fansedge.com here.
#1. Michigan State College Team Flag
A Michigan State College flag is the #1 gift for the 2012 Holiday season. There are nearly 100 different Spartan flag options and it is hard to go wrong, but I have posted below my four favorite flag designs, where to buy them, and their overall cost.
Advice: Whether to hang on your car while tailgating at a game, hanging up in your man cave, or hanging outside of your house, a Michigan State flag is a perfect gift for any MSU fan.
Cost: $29.95-58.95
Favorite Michigan State Team Flags
Michigan State Spartans Throwback Flag ($37.59)
Spartan Nation Flag ($29.95)
Michigan State University Flag – Stadium ($58.95)
Man Cave Spartans Flag (19.95)
Where to Buy
Stores: Pro Image, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart
Online: College Flags & Banners Co., Michigan State Spartans Shop
Sources
CollegeFootballPoll.com
Yahoo! Sports Shop
MSU Spartans Shop
*Michael Luchies has been a passionate Michigan State fan since 1999 and has been to dozens of home and away football games. Michael is a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
