The SD4L Show

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan breakdown how official visit season went for Jonathan Smith's Michigan State coaching staff. They also touch on recent commitments since the last episode, before taking general listener questions from the live chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt detail every MSU football official visitor this weekend, talk about who else is recruiting those players, and MSU's chances of landing them. They also discuss other big picture topics throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt break down this weekend's official visit slate, starting with a couple prospects that are committed elsewhere. They also run through who is competing to land each recruit, as well as who could commit this weekend. They wrap it up by sharing thoughts on MSU's recent camps and the Spartans' latest commit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Justin and Matt dive into all 9 official visitors that are set to touch down in East Lansing this upcoming weekend, including who else is trying to land those kids. After a full preview of the weekend, they touch on some other fun topics at the end of the show, including EA Sports College Football 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt discuss Michigan State's continued portal heater, picking up two starting-level defensive backs. They detail how they'd use MSU's final 4 portal spots, including an interesting idea for the final spot. They then discuss trading portal pickups with Michigan. Finally, Justin updates fans on MSU basketball's final stretch of the assistant coach vacancy process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan dive deep into MSU Football's 10+ transfer portal and high school commits since their last episode, and analyze the staff's roster building strategy. After, they focus on MSU Basketball landing transfer center Szymon Zapala. They wrap up with Justin's horrible travel experience on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt dive into why Jaden Mangham and Geno VanDeMark entered the portal, and why Jonathan Smith was right to let it happen. They also dive into the overall impact of the total attrition count, even though 80%+ of the departures were negligible. They end with talking about MSU hoops scheduling news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt dive into each perceived portal "loss" for MSU Football, assessing the circumstances around them departing. They also discuss the two actual losses MSU sustained, before then talking about the new portal commitments and some upcoming transfer visits. Finally, they wrap up with Frankie Fidler's commitment to the basketball program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin & Matt discussed Michigan State Football's transfer portal activity thus from. From the latest offers & visits news to departures from the team, they dove into it all. Afterwards, they discussed the latest buzz on MSU Hoops portal target Frankie Fidler, before laughing about Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA for gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt dive into Michigan State's football transfer portal needs when the window opens later this month, while discussing each position group on the team. They also talks basketball portal updates, as well as the national championship game between UConn and Purdue. They also touch on John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan talk about the assistant coaching vacancy left by Mark Montgomery's departure to the University of Detroit Mercy, including some potential candidates worth looking at. They also discuss Oakland's Trey Townsend and his potential fit as an MSU portal target, along with other intel on MSU's portal activity. They also touched on football media availability tidbits at the beginning of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin and Matt talk about the end of Michigan State's basketball season. They give some appreciation for departing seniors, then talk about some returning players and their potential roles. They talk about the backcourt picture, a big portal need at the wing, and what to make of the murky center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind & Matt Sheehan give their instant reaction on Michigan State making the 2024 NCAA Tournament as a 9-seed, taking on the Mississippi State Bulldogs of the SEC. They dive into the metrics, players to watch, and share their thoughts on how everything played out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan discuss Michigan State Basketball's recent slide heading into the Big Ten Tournament. They assess MSU's current chances to make the NCAA Tournament, based on what credible bracketologists are saying, along with how far the Spartans could go in the tourney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan dive into Michigan State's senior day win versus Northwestern, examining the game itself, the legacies of the seniors, and more. They also analyze the team's ceiling the rest of March and who needs to step up. Lastly, they talk about the future of MSU hoops by diving into recruiting buzz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan dive into the latest intel, intricacies, and questions surrounding both Michigan State Football and Basketball. From both the on-field and on-court storylines to recruiting buzz, they hit on all the topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind & Matt Sheehan recap #MichiganState's win at Michigan, share their favorite parts of the game, and analyze the team's potential going forward. They also dove into 2025 football recruiting themes, when to pay attention to the recruiting board, and hit on some names to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan talked about MSU's new Signing Day additions, which led to a deeper discussion on Jonathan Smith's staff's approach to recruiting. Part of Smith's strategy is an increased importance on the preferred walk-on infrastructure, so they detailed those additions as well. They closed out the show talking about MSU's 2024 scheduling news, as a new game was added to the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan are joined by Adrian and Nikki Chiles, the parents of new Michigan State starting QB Aidan Chiles. They discuss the family's transition to MSU, their thoughts on the coaching staff, the support their son has gotten from the fanbase, and many other fun topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan preview Michigan State's football depth chart after the winter transfer portal's conclusion. They dive into the discussion at OL, WR, and LB quite extensively. After, they discuss Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan for the Los Angeles Chargers, and what it means for MSU's in-state rival's 2024 season. They then have some fun at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan dive into Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan analyze MSU's hiring of Demetrice Martin as cornerbacks coach and dive into his track record, what the hire means for MSU, and the process behind the hire. After, they predict how MSU's 2023-24 season will play out on a game-by-game basis, and the projected seed line that would result. They wrap it up with some NFL Playoffs talk about the Lions, 49ers, and Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan dive deep into MSU's recent transfer portal pickups (of which there were many), Michigan State's plans going forward, and positions of strength/weakness. After, they talk about MSU needing to replace the Louisiana non-conference game, Alabama head coach Nick Saban retiring, how they're feeling about MSU's hoops season, and a quick rundown (rant/meltdown) about the NFL Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind & Matt Sheehan discuss the massive re-commitments from MSU players that were previously in the portal, along with an overall look at Michigan State's portal class so far, before looking at the staff's next steps with the remaining scholarships. Also, Justin discusses what he heard about USC's attempt to poach Aidan Chiles last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports reporters Justin Thind and Corey Robinson dive into Michigan State's National Signing Day for the 2024 class. They look at this morning's surprise commitments, MSU's approach to the transfer portal, their picks for "most underrated" and more big picture thoughts moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind (247Sports) details Jonathan Smith and MSU's hiring of Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi, his schemes, how the hiring came together, other candidates, and more background info on Michigan State's new DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind (247Sports) and Matt Sheehan (LockedOn Spartans) dive into the buzz around Michigan State possibly landing phenom transfer QB Aidan Chiles, who just scheduled an official visit. Afterwards, they discuss what other Oregon State transfer portal entrants would be massive adds for MSU, as well as where things currently stand with the defensive coordinator vacancy (featuring a new name that Justin really likes). Lastly, the duo discuss upcoming official visitors and close out with the College Football Playoff debate regarding Florida State, Alabama, and Georgia. Please subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded late in the evening on November 28th, 247Sports reporter Justin Thind conducted this Twitter Space where discussed new head coach Jonathan Smith's introductory press conference, his initial hires for his coaching staff, upcoming portal targets, MSU's portal departures, high school recruiting, Smith's exit from OSU, potential defensive coordinator candidates, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports MSU reporter Justin Thind dives into everything he knows about Michigan State's hiring of former Oregon State Beavers HC Jonathan Smith. From the timeline of how it came together to the possible assistant coaching hires that could follow to the various transfers/recruits that Smith could target, here's the full rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan State is fresh off a win over Indiana, all while the head coaching search continues to ramp up. Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan talk about all of that, including more Urban Meyer talk, a Jonathan Smith deep dive, more on Mike Elko, and other stuff. Plus, a brief preview of the PSU game. Please subscribe!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind (247Sports) and Matt Sheehan (LockedOn Spartans) discuss the latest on the Michigan State head coaching search, as the process is set to ramp up here shortly. As part of that, they give their thoughts on the Urban Meyer discourse, as well as breaking down realistic candidates like Lance Leipold, Jedd Fisch, Jonathan Smith, Mike Elko, and others. Finally, the duo preview the upcoming MSU vs OSU game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind (247Sports) and Matt Sheehan (LockedOn Spartans) discuss MSU's loss to James Madison and what it means for the rest of the basketball season. Plus, they discuss the Michigan sign-stealing scandal and the latest twists and turns in the Connor Stalions-led saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind (247Sports) talks about how the next few weeks of Michigan State's roster & recruiting attrition could, and why some parts of it may not be as bad as people think, while other parts probably will be. In the middle of the episode, he goes on a tangent about what to make of Tucker's recruiting record while at MSU. Finally, he addresses the Urban Meyer-to-MSU discourse, its likelihood, and whether it would even work. There is also some bonus, bite-sized intel at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind is joined by Maxwell Klitzke to dive into whether Michigan State is using enough young players across the board, given the circumstances. They analyze the Katin Houser vs Noah Kim discourse, as well as what the OL rotation should be, while highlighting which defensive players have played well. Afterwards, they talked about Iowa's bad offense, and what MSU should expect from this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan analyze the MSU HC hot board, diving into Mike Elko (Duke), Charles Huff (Marshall), Sean Lewis (Colorado/Kent State), Jonathan Smith (Oregon State), and others. They also discuss what makes the Michigan State head coaching job appealing, before diving into some of the narratives surrounding the coaching search. Justin also previews the Maryland game briefly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan State will be without Mel Tucker moving forward, per his suspension. The first test without him will be a very tough Washington Huskies team. 247Sports reporters Justin Thind and Corey Robinson dive into both of those intertwined elements, including the Mark Dantonio / Harlon Barnett impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SD4L Show duo of Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan preview the MSU Football season opener against the Central Michigan Chippewas, welcoming on Maxwell Klitzke for his SD4L Show preview. The trio talk about last year's criticism of Scottie Hazelton, trends with the offensive play-calling, and what reasonable expectations are for Noah Kim, Katin Houser, and the 2023 MSU offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports Michigan State colleagues Justin Thind and Stephen Brooks come together to project Michigan State's 2023 season. They give you the expected records for the team, and then dive into several position groups, as well. Apologies for the technical issues that cut this episode short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan preview the 2023 Michigan State Spartans defense. The duo go position-by-position, analyzing the starters, backups, newcomers, and more. They dive into the versatility in the front-seven, the one weakness of the LB room, the emergence of a future star, and the young & exciting defensive back room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan dive deep into every offensive position for Michigan State. From WR3 talk to OT4, they analyze every depth piece, starter, newcomer, and more. Justin also provides the latest buzz he's hearing on the MSU QB battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt & Justin recap the big weekend of official visits for Michigan State. From David Stone to Nick Marsh, the duo talk about all the latest developments. Then, they touch on new commitments from Anthony “Scoota” Carrie and more, before wrapping it up with some familiar segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt & Justin dive into the upcoming weekend of official visits for Michigan State. From David Stone to Nick Marsh, the duo talk about all the latest developments. Then, they touch on other MSU topics, before wrapping it up with some familiar segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt & Justin dive into the second weekend of official visits for Michigan State. From Anthony “Scoota” Carrie to Reggie Powers, the duo talk about the latest developments. Then, they touch on the upcoming weekend of OVs, before wrapping it up with some familiar segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt & Justin dive into the first weekend of official visits for Michigan State. From Henry Hasselbeck to Kahnen Daniels, the duo talk about the latest developments. Then, they recap the massive upcoming weekend of OVs, before wrapping it up with some familiar segments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Talley joins the SD4L Show. Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan break down Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard both returned to Michigan State basketball. They also talk about the kickoff times that were announced for the MSU Football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan breakdown the MSU Football Official Visits that are coming in the upcoming weeks. As well as all news for football and basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSU offensive lineman Kristian Phillips joins the show to talk about his freshman season, learning from Chris Kapilovic, and the opportunity ahead in 2023. Afterwards, Matt & Justin dive into Jalen Sami's commitment and June official visits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan State rising sophomore receiver Tyrell Henry joins the show ahead of an exciting season. We get into the Noah Kim vs Katin Houser battle, starting quarterback debate and look at what each player does well. We then jump around from MSU basketball talk to MSU football talk in another busy show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Thind and Matt Sheehan get you up to date on all things Michigan State. Coach Chris Kapilovic joins the show. We break down the MSU Spartans that were drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. Also, an update on recruiting and the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get you prepped for the NFL draft and where Michigan States Spartan football players are going to be potentially going. Also, Jaden Akins and AJ Hoguard announced their intentions to enter the NBA draft, but maintain their college eligibility. What does this mean for next season if they come back or not? And we also look at MSU's Big 10 opponents for next year's basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan State football sophomore defensive back Dillon Tatum joins the show to talk about the spring camp that just wrapped up, along with his freshman year at MSU last fall and what to expect this upcoming season. Justin and Matt then talk about what to read into after the open spring practice wrapped up, especially the quarterback competition between Payton Thorne, Noah Kim and Katin Houser. We then get into recruiting as MSU football nabs Logan Bennett and MSU basketball is potentially on the doorstep of landing Jesse McCulloch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices