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The Izzo family has partnered with Playmakers to host this premium experience on the campus of Michigan State University. The mission is to connect alumni and the MSU and Mid-Michigan communities in a positive celebration of Coach Izzo's legacy. The events include a 5K run/walk, 5K roll, 1/2 K walk/roll, kids' races and a virtual 5K. All events will focus on fitness, fun, family, Spartan spirit and charitable giving.Proceeds from the 2025 Izzo Run/Walk/Roll will continue to support an endowment for The Izzo Legacy that will ensure charitable giving for years to come. Lupe Izzo and Marcy Gillespie Kinzer join me on this episode of MSU Today to discuss the history and mission of The Izzo Legacy and the details of the 2025 Izzo Run/Walk/Roll. Lupe is the founder and president of The Izzo Legacy, and Marcy is the Legacy's executive director.Conversation Highlights:(0:40) – Lupe, where does your ethos of community, altruism and giving back come from?(1:34) – What led you and Tom to create The Izzo Legacy?(4:52) – What is the mission of The Izzo Legacy?(5:22) – Marcy, what's your background, and what motivated you to become executive director of The Izzo Legacy?(6:59) – What are the details of the Izzo Run Walk and Roll potential participants should know?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

CB and Clay discuss Michigan State basketball and what finally did the Spartans in this tournament run. What will next year look like for Coach Izzo? The Western Michigan Broncos hockey team is headed to the Frozen Four for the first time in school history.

We kicked off the first hour talking with MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo so we could hear all about his team. He also talked with Huge about what this off-season has been like, talked about NIL, recruiting, and so much more. We were then joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jase Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the first hour talking with MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo so we could hear all about his team. He also talked with Huge about what this off-season has been like, talked about NIL, recruiting, and so much more. We were then joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jase Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. In our second hour we were joined by Dusty May who is the Michigan Men's Head Basketball Coach. He joined us to talk about his journey to this point, filled us in this years squad, told us what he's bringing to the table, and so much more. We were then joined by Drew Williamson who is an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development for Michigan Men's Basketball. He joined us to talk about year 1 under new Head Coach Dusty May. We were then joined by Matt Aldred who is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Michigan Men's Basketball. He told us about his journey to working with Coach May. In our final hour, we were joined in studio by Nolan Ziegler, who's played for Catholic Central, Notre Dame, and CMU. Nolan had a medical issue a couple years ago which took him away from the game of Football and any sense of normalcy. He told us about what he's had to overcome, talked about his journey from where he was to where he is today, told us of his plans of getting back into playing Football for Ferris State University, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the second hour talking with MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo so we could hear all about his team. He also talked with Huge about what this off-season has been like, talked about NIL, recruiting, and so much more. We were then joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jase Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from East Lansing as we're doing our Michigan State All Access show. Throughout the broadcast we were joined by some of the great Coaches and Players from Michigan State to talk about this team heading into the season. In our first hour we were joined by MSU Assistant Coach Doug Wojcik. He and Huge talked about this team heading into the season, and more. We were then joined by Saddi Washington so he could talk about coming to MSU from Coaching at Michigan, talked about what he's bringing to the table, and more. We were then joined by players Carson Cooper, Jaxon Kohler, Coen Carr, and Jaden Akins. They talked with Huge about what they bring to this team, talked about their growth since being at MSU, and more. We kicked off the second hour talking with MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo so we could hear all about his team. He also talked with Huge about what this off-season has been like, talked about NIL, recruiting, and so much more. We were then joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jase Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave their thoughts on how the Lions looked against the Packers and they looked ahead to Sunday as the Lions are set to take on the Texans. They talked about where they feel confident with this team, as well as what concerns them heading into Sunday, talked about how the Texans and the Lions stack up, they gave their picks in the rest of the NFL games, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe go BIG TIME on the latest AND GREATEST Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show as we welcome Loyola Ramblers Head Coach Drew Valentine onto the FCP. This episode was LIVELY and entertaining as we talk Ramblers Basketball while talking about the A-10, Coach Izzo and Coaches Show Game. Also, this show was taped previously to the sudden passing of former guest USF Bulls Head Coach Amir Adbur Rahim. We love him and he will be missed. Prayers to his family, team and friends.Please Subscribe, Rate⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  and Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

We were joined by Jase Richardson so he could talk about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from East Lansing as we're doing our Michigan State All Access show. Throughout the broadcast we were joined by some of the great Coaches and Players from Michigan State to talk about this team heading into the season. In our first hour we were joined by MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo so we could hear all about his team. He also talked with Huge about what this off-season has been like, talked about NIL, recruiting, and so much more. We were then joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jace Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. We kicked off the second hour talking with Assistant Coach Doug Wojcik. He and Huge talked about this team heading into the season, and more. We were then joined by Saddi Washington so he could talk about coming to MSU from Coaching at Michigan, talked about what he's bringing to the table, and more. We were then joined by players Carson Cooper, Jaxon Kohler, Coen Carr, and Jaden Akins. They talked with Huge about what they bring to this team, talked about their growth since being at MSU, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge and Lomas looked ahead to Sunday as the Lions are set to take on the Vikings. They talked about where they feel confident with this team, as well as what concerns them heading into Sunday, talked about how the Vikings and the Lions stack up, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jace Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from East Lansing as we're doing our Michigan State All Access show. Throughout the broadcast we were joined by some of the great Coaches and Players from Michigan State to talk about this team heading into the season. In our first hour we were joined by MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo so we could hear all about his team. He also talked with Huge about what this off-season has been like, talked about NIL, recruiting, and so much more. We were then joined by Assistant Coaches Thomas Kelley and Austin Thornton. They talked with Huge about this year's squad, why they're different, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Jase Richardson talking about playing under Coach Izzo, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan State Men's Head Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo joins Aaron Zeigler and Avery Zeigler to discuss Coach Izzo's message as part of the Zeigler Speaker Series.

CB and Clay had their Spartan ups and downs this past week. The MSU hockey team won the B1G Championship, and MSU gymnastics won their second straight B1G Championship. However, MSU men's and women's basketball teams were eliminated from March Madness. Coach Izzo made a strong promise, and we discuss what he meant by that. We took a look at the Men's and Women's March Madness brackets. The NFL has implemented a few new rules, and we have one we really like and one we absolutely can't stand.

Episode Notes: “Courtney's Courtside Chat with Coach Izzo”Segment Overview: In this episode of “JR Morning with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds,” 760 WJR Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney catches up with the legendary Michigan State University Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. They delve into a post-game analysis of the Spartans' recent victory and look ahead to an upcoming challenge on the court.Part 1: Spartan Guards Lead to VictoryThe segment kicks off with Steve Courtney recapping Michigan State's solid 77-67 win over Minnesota, a game that showcased the strength and resilience of the Spartan guards.Coach Izzo joins the conversation, praising his guards for stepping up, especially when faced with foul troubles that could have derailed their performance.The analysis touches upon the critical role that guard play will have as the team approaches the NCAA tournament. Izzo exudes confidence in his team's development and their potential to make a deep run in the tournament.Steve and Coach Izzo also discuss the importance of learning from every game and the adjustments that are continually made throughout the season.Part 2: Anticipating the RematchShifting gears, the segment moves forward to a preview of an upcoming game, where Michigan State seeks to avenge a previous six-point loss.Coach Izzo shares insights into the team's preparations and mindset as they gear up for the rematch. He emphasizes the lessons learned from the loss and how they have fueled the team's drive to improve.The conversation takes a personal turn as Steve and Coach Izzo chat about the coach's recent performance and how he's dealing with the high-stress environment of college basketball.Before wrapping up, Steve asks Coach Izzo about his Christmas gift preferences, leading to a light-hearted exchange between the two.Conclusion:The segment concludes with Steve Courtney expressing his best wishes to Coach Izzo and the Spartans as they continue their journey through the season.A friendly sign-off from Coach Izzo ends the interview, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the team's next game and rooting for their success.Note to Listeners: Stay tuned to “JR Morning with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds” for more insightful interviews and the latest in sports analysis with Steve Courtney. Don't miss a beat of the action as the Spartans march on toward the NCAA tournament.

Jake Myers and Johnny Noone recap the Spartans three game losing streak. How did this happen, and where do the Spartans go from here? With only two regular season games left, is Coach Izzo's tournament streak in jeopardy? We break it all down here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan. 26, 2024 ~ The Spartans are on the road tonight to face No. 13 Wisconsin, as head coach Tom Izzo is looking for his 700th career victory. Coach Izzo joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Steve to talk about the tough matchup against the Badgers, and Michigan State's continued hot-shooting stretch.

Jan. 15, 2024 ~ Tom Izzo was a proud father, and coach, on Sunday afternoon, as his son Steven scored his first career points in the Spartans win over Rutgers. Coach Izzo joins Guy, Jamie, and Steve to talk about the great moment, and the Lions win over the Rams. Photo: Nick King ~ USA Today Network

Jan. 12, 2024 ~ Michigan State Basketball Coach Tom Izzo discusses their game against Illinois.

Join Travis & Eric for today's show. On the show today the guys discuss the Illini holding on to Beat Michigan State, Coach Izzo always has his guys ready to play, Rodgers career point outburst, Illini not going deep in the bench could cost them later on according to Eric, local sports from last night and the schedule for tonight and this weekend, NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. Plus loaded overtime session with plenty more stuff to talk about!

Michigan State University alumnus and donor Mat Ishbia is the CEO and chairman of United Wholesale Mortgage, majority owner of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, and a member of the Spartans 2000 national champion basketball team. Ishbia talks about what attracted him to MSU coming out of high school and about how his time at MSU impacted him. He talks about his special relationship with Tom Izzo and shares his thoughts on the changing landscape of college athletics. He shares his motivation for giving back generously to MSU and talks about UWM's history and its evolving mission of positively impacting people's lives. Conversation Highlights: (1:08) – MSU “has been a huge part of my success.” (1:36) – “Coach Izzo is just a great guy all around. Besides being an amazing basketball coach, he's a great person and leader and a caring individual.” (2:25) – “The national championship was a big one that everyone will talk about, but that was more of an ending to a journey. Some of my favorite memories are just sitting around the locker room with the guys.” (3:50) – “College athletics are changing like everything in your life changes. You have to evolve with the changes.” (4:44) – “When someone helps you, whether it's a university or a person, and you have a way to thank them and give back, you do.” (5:40) – “I love basketball and I love business. And the NBA and WNBA ownership is really the merging of all the things I love together in one thing.”  (6:43) – “At UWM we're the largest mortgage company in America. We've built it together with great people for over 20 years…I like being able to contribute and make an impact on people's lives in a positive way…we've never laid anyone off in 35 years. My father believed in doing right by people.”  (9:18) – “I think the best thing for students is to find people who will help you. You don't have to do it alone.” (10:05) – “My biggest goals are to continue to help the brokers succeed. We've done great here at UWM. And we know that if the brokers succeed, it helps consumers. If consumers are helped, we feel really great about what we do every day.” (10:59) – “Impact is the word. How do I impact as many people in the most positive way. No one's going to remember how much money you had. No one's going to remember how many mortgages you closed. People will remember how you impacted them.” (11:41) – “Spartan Nation we're strong. We stay together in the good times and bad times. Stay strong together and stay positive.” Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

Connor Stalions has resigned from his post at UM, looming disciplinary action from the NCAA. We're still patiently waiting on the penalties, as an investigation is underway. With a few weeks left of the regular season, experts and analysts have been projecting CFP possibilities, with conference championships holding the most weight for CFP potential. Louisville continues to roll, with a likely bid for the ACC Championship, where they will face the Florida State Seminoles. College basketball is back, and the MSU Spartans take an early L against the James Madison University Dukes in OT at the Breslin. Not the start Coach Izzo was looking for. All this and much more in this episode of The GCP. Tune in.Remember, bet with your head, not with your heart; Always. -GCFollow us on Twitter! @ginpros#GSN #GCP #GINPROSLIVE STREAM SCHEDULE: VARIABLE: Follow Social Media Outlets!@gincollege@gincommish/IG/Twitter - John J. II@ginanalytics - Cody AlmasyFIND THE GIN & TONIC SERIES HERE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTAcezOkWmUotUyAK1CzE_QTRILLNESS AFFILIATES - https://dipwadic.webs.com/affiliates @ginsportsnetwork - Main@ginpros - Twitter@ginpromotions - Parent IG@gincollege - IGNational Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700www.linktr.ee/ginproswww.ginsportsnetwork.comwww.ginpros.orgwww.facebook.com/ginproswww.patreon.com/ginprosGIN PROS. 2023

Michigan State's Tom Izzo has a loaded team and is excited to get their first official practice under the belt. Are the Spartans built to get back to a Final Four for the ninth time under Coach Izzo? Why it's all about the chemistry. Which returning players will have the biggest jump in production this year? Discussing their talented Freshman class. Could they have up to a 12-player rotation? Thoughts on the Big Ten becoming a coast-to-coast league? And why hasn't the Big Ten done better in the in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, a report from Jon's road travels! How's Villanova and the Big East looking?

Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo reflects on the burden of finding success and falling into the same trap as media and fans - heightened expectations. Coach Izzo remembers a congratulatory meeting with coaching legend John Wooden after Michigan State won the national championship in 2000, plus how a reminder from Bill Walton quickly humbled an inflated ego.

July 19, 2023: Famous MSU walk-on to starter, Tim Bograkos joined us to talk about what it was like playing for Coach Izzo back in the early 2000s. Tim became such an iconic player in Izzo's early career that the annual walk-on honor for MSU is named the Bograkos award. Bograkos is probably most famous for hitting the game winning 3 point shot against Kentucky in Rupp Arena where Izzo quipped he was "the sixth option on the floor" at the time. Although he was never a prolific scorer, Bograkos represented what it meant to be a Spartan; unbridled energy and grit, intense defender, and relentless after loose balls and rebounds. he epitomized the OKG (our kind of guy) profile for MSU basketball and also showed how Izzo gave everyone opportunities to make impacts during the game no matter where you began your recruiting journey. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There's only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can't keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you're anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 19, 2023: Famous MSU walk-on to starter, Tim Bograkos joined us to talk about what it was like playing for Coach Izzo back in the early 2000s. Tim became such an iconic player in Izzo's early career that the annual walk-on honor for MSU is named the Bograkos award. Bograkos is probably most famous for hitting the game winning 3 point shot against Kentucky in Rupp Arena where Izzo quipped he was "the sixth option on the floor" at the time. Although he was never a prolific scorer, Bograkos represented what it meant to be a Spartan; unbridled energy and grit, intense defender, and relentless after loose balls and rebounds. he epitomized the OKG (our kind of guy) profile for MSU basketball and also showed how Izzo gave everyone opportunities to make impacts during the game no matter where you began your recruiting journey. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There's only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can't keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you're anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our second hour, Dan Dakich from Outkick joined us to talk a little about the NBA Finals as well as College basketball. Dan gave us his thoughts on the Pistons hiring Monty Williams as Head Coach, talked about the NBA Finals, and much more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to get an MSU football and basketball update. Huge asked Jim if he could ever hypothetically see Coach Izzo going to Coach for the Suns, talked about Mel Tucker and his squad, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the NBA Finals, Detroit Pistons, the Great Lakes Bay Invitational, College basketball, and much more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show with Scoop Jackson from ESPN Chicago talking about the Nuggets and the Heat in the Finals. They gave their thoughts on who will win the NBA Finals and in how many games. They also talked about Monty Williams being hired as the new Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons, and more. We were then joined by Suzanne Sanregret who is the VP of Athletics at Michigan Tech. It was just announced today that the Great Lakes Invitational and Van Andel have signed a 4 year extension. Suzanne filled us in on how all of this came to fruition, discussed what it does for these Colleges, the GR area, and more. In our second hour, Dan Dakich from Outkick joined us to talk a little about the NBA Finals as well as College basketball. Dan gave us his thoughts on the Pistons hiring Monty Williams as Head Coach, talked about the NBA Finals, and much more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to get an MSU football and basketball update. Huge asked Jim if he could ever hypothetically see Coach Izzo going to Coach for the Suns, talked about Mel Tucker and his squad, and more. In our final hour, we were joined in studio by one of our NBA insiders, Anthony Clark Jr. He and Huge talked about Monty Williams being hired as the new Head Coach for our Detroit Pistons. They gave their thoughts on what he could bring to this team, and also talked about the short-term and long-term future of the Pistons. They talked about what an impact Draymond Green would make on this team, talked about other missing pieces, and so  much more. Anthony and Huge also talked about the Nuggets and Heat in the NBA Finals and gave their predictions on who will win, and more. We wrapped up the show with Tim McCullough from the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Izzo recaps the 2022-23 season & gives his thoughts on the upcoming Final Four

Al looks back at his MSU career and the impact of Coach Izzo

This week we replay a classic episode first aired October 24, 2022. Our guest this week has been Driving Basketball Vision at Michigan State University since he became head coach in 1995.  Coach Tom Izzo is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has led the Spartans to eight final fours in the NCAA Tournament, which include a National Championship in 2000 and a runner-up finish in 2009.  He is the winningest basketball coach of all time in the Big Ten with an astounding 666 career wins.  Coach Izzo and his program have developed many players who have gone on to play and star in the NBA.  

  (00:00-25:49) – Friday's show begins with Charlie and Dane dissect the Hoosiers dominant performance over the Fighting Illini of Illinois yesterday. Plus, Charlie and Dane recap the dominant performance by the Purdue Boilermakers last night at Minnesota. Later, Dane talks on Mike Brey deciding to step down at the end of the year as the head coach of Notre Dame and shares a story about Coach Brey. (25:50-46:18) – The head coach of Michigan State Spartans Tom Izzo stops by to take us through the team's season to this point. Plus, Coach Izzo shares some of his favorite memories when playing against Indiana. Later, Coach Izzo previews Michigan State's trip to Indiana this weekend and give us his thoughts on IU star Trayce Jackson-Davis.   (46:19-49:13) – Hour number one ends quickly with Charlie going rapid fire in a two minute drill with Dane. (49:14-1:14:47) – The second hour of the show opens with Charlie updating us on the Colts head coaching search and providing an update on the injury status of Tyrese Haliburton. Later, Dane speaks on his current relationship with the Indiana Hoosiers, his relationship with Michigan State and what he's doing right now. Plus, Dane gives us his take on the Hoosiers following back to back impressive wins over Wisconsin and Illinois.   (1:14:48-1:31:03) – Ball State men's basketball head coach Michael Lewis joins the show to take us through the Cardinals strong start to the season. Coach Lewis also preview tonight's massive MACTION tilt with Kent State tonight. Then fellow Hoosiers Dane and Michael share some stories from their adventures over the years. Later, Coach Lewis talks on what he's learned over the course of his journey to be a head coach and who he most tries to emulate. (1:31:04-1:37:42) – Hour number two closes with Charlie and Scot talking further on the Pacers and discussing the Hoosiers with some audio from IU head coach Mike Woodson. (1:37:43-2:05:04) – The Fan's own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us the latest on the Colts head coaching search, including some of the names the Colts have interviewed over the last few days. Kevin also dives through the list of candidates and shares how he feels are the best players for the job. Plus, we discuss the number of candidates they have interviewed and if they reached too many.      (2:05:05-2:19:57) – The icon Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune joins the program to take us through breaking the news that the winningest head coach in Notre Dame basketball Mike Brey will retire at the end of the season. Tom reflects on the career of Coach Brey and shares what was said at the official press conference today. Tom also takes us through what the mood at the press conference was like and why Brey didn't always get the recognition he deserved nationally over his 23 years at the helm. (2:19:58-2:25:49) – Friday's show ends with Charlie and Dane asking Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Charlie and Dane give final thoughts on the Colts head coaching search, a massive slate of college hoops and the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Best Of Features:  (0:00-16:29) – The head coach of Michigan State Spartans Tom Izzo stops by to take us through the team's season to this point. Plus, Coach Izzo shares some of his favorite memories when playing against Indiana. Later, Coach Izzo previews Michigan State's trip to Indiana this weekend and give us his thoughts on IU star Trayce Jackson-Davis.   (16:30-31:21) – Ball State men's basketball head coach Michael Lewis joins the show to take us through the Cardinals strong start to the season. Coach Lewis also preview tonight's massive MACTION tilt with Kent State tonight. Then fellow Hoosiers Dane and Michael share some stories from their adventures over the years. Later, Coach Lewis talks on what he's learned over the course of his journey to be a head coach and who he most tries to emulate. (31:22-53:50) – The Fan's own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us the latest on the Colts head coaching search, including some of the names the Colts have interviewed over the last few days. Kevin also dives through the list of candidates and shares how he feels are the best players for the job. Plus, we discuss the number of candidates they have interviewed and if they have reached out to too many.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newcomer Connor Matlock joins the GCP as the crew discusses the bowl games we've seen so far. We're balls deep into bowl season, and we couldn't be happier. In light of these bowl games, the transfer portal is more active than ever. Several transfers have been confirmed, while many players have entered the portal without a confirmed destination. The panel makes the interesting comparison between the transfer portal (CFB) to free agency (NFL). Juwan Howard makes headlines again after he was caught on camera attempting to fight a referee while shooing his own players away after they attempted to control him. Tom Izzo also gets a tech during the Spartans' latest contest against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. The important aspect to note here is that Coach Izzo was sporting an elf sweater. After all this, we must keep our eyes open for the looming CFP games on the 31st. From all of us at GSN, we'd like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday as we head into the new year. Tune in.Follow us on Twitter! @ginpros#GSN #GCP #GINPROSLIVE STREAM SCHEDULE: VARIABLE: Follow Social Media Outlets!@gincollege@gincommish - John J. IICody Almasy - College Sports InsiderSam Vitale - CFB Senior ColumnistConnor Matlock - GSN CFB/CBB ContributorFIND THE GIN & TONIC SERIES HERE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTAcezOkWmUotUyAK1CzE_QTRILLNESS AFFILIATES - https://dipwadic.webs.com/affiliates @ginsportsnetwork - Main@ginpros - Twitter@ginpromotions - Parent IG@gincollege - IGNational Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700www.linktr.ee/ginpros www.ginsportsnetwork.comwww.ginpros.orgwww.facebook.com/ginproswww.patreon.com/ginpros GIN PROS. 2022

(00:00-23:32) – Wednesday's show begins with Dan reacting to the Colts decision to trade away Nyheim Hines to the Buffalo Bills at yesterday's trade deadline. Plus, Dan takes in the news that Frank Reich will assume the role of Offensive Coordinator after the firing of Marcus Brady.      (23:33-43:11) – The hall of famer and head coach of the Michigan State Spartans Tom Izzo joins the show to give us a preview of the 2022-23 Spartans. Plus, Coach talks on teams building through the transfer portal and the chemistry aspect of it that sometimes gets lost. Also, Coach Izzo and Dan discuss changes they would make with college hoops. Later, Coach Izzo talks about why he's happy with his team.     (43:12-45:34) – Hour number one ends with Dan talking on the Colts trading of Nyheim Hines at the trade deadline and what the outlook is for the team this season. (45:35-1:08:02) – The head coach of Illinois basketball Brad Underwood stops by to look ahead to the start of the college hoops season and where expectations are for the Illini this season. Plus, Dan and Brad discuss NIL and joke if they would have made any NIL money during their college days. Later, we take some phone calls from fans on the Colts and the Pacers.    (1:08:03-1:23:30) – Dan reacts to the way the media continues to pamper the Colts, including member of the coaching staff who they feel is a rising star. Plus, Dan shares why he's frustrated with the direction of the Colts.     (1:23:31-1:30:19) – The second hour closes with Dan talking more on the state of the Colts and looking ahead to the rest of today's show. (1:30:20-1:51:20) – The great Jason Benetti stops by to give his thoughts on the World Series and the Phillies 2-1 series lead over the Astros. Also, Benetti talks some college hoops and how he feels about the White Sox managerial rumor/report. Later, Dan and Jason talk about a movie that scared Benetti as a teenager.       (1:51:21-2:03:54) – Dan continues to talk on the idea of the Colts have rising star along their coaching staff. Plus, we take some phone calls from Colts fans that are frustrated with the direction of the Colts.             (2:03:55-2:10:57) – Wednesday's show ends with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan talks on the World Series and who he feels wins Game 4 tonight. Also, Dan talks on Kansas suspending Bill Self for the first four games of the season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Best of Features: (0:00-19:38) – The hall of famer and head coach of the Michigan State Spartans Tom Izzo joins the show to give us a preview of the 2022-23 Spartans. Plus, Coach talks on teams building through the transfer portal and the chemistry aspect of it that sometimes gets lost. Also, Coach Izzo and Dan discuss changes they would make with college hoops. Later, Coach Izzo talks about why he's happy with his team.     (19:39-35:24) – The head coach of Illinois basketball Brad Underwood stops by to look ahead to the start of the college hoops season and where expectations are for the Illini this season. Plus, Dan and Brad discuss NIL and joke if they would have made any NIL money during their college days. (35:25-56:06) – The great Jason Benetti stops by to give his thoughts on the World Series and the Phillies 2-1 series lead over the Astros. Also, Benetti talks some college hoops and how he feels about the White Sox managerial rumor/report. Later, Dan and Jason talk about a movie that scared Benetti as a teenager.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this week has been Driving Basketball Vision at Michigan State University since he became head coach in 1995.  Coach Tom Izzo is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has led the Spartans to eight final fours in the NCAA Tournament, which include a National Championship in 2000 and a runner-up finish in 2009.  He is the winningest basketball coach of all time in the Big Ten with an astounding 666 career wins.  Coach Izzo and his program have developed many players who have gone on to play and star in the NBA.  

Mateen Cleaves is a retired NBA basketball player and a National Champion with the 2000 Michigan State men's basketball team under head coach Tom Izzo.In my chat with Mateen, we chart his rise as a highly successful player at Michigan State University and the story of the 2000 National Title team under Tom Izzo. Mateen shares the important lessons he learned from his parents, coaches, and teachers that enabled him to reach the NBA. Mateen also shares what inspired the pivot he made out of pro basketball and into his current position at United Wholesale Mortgage, and the philosophies that apply to both of these spheres. Tune in to hear it all.Key Points From This Episode:Mateen shares some thoughts on his prioritization of selflessness.The lasting influence from Mateen's parents and the effect of this on his self-confidence. Reflecting on what a special person Mateen's mother was.Fond memories from growing up and playing sports in Flint, Michigan.Deciding on Michigan State University, and Mateen's familial connection to the teams. The passion that Mateen has for fatherhood and how he balances accountability and love.The process of turning a team into championship contenders. Mateen talks about Coach Izzo's philosophy and approach to hard work.Thoughts on the 'will-to-win' ethos that made the difference at Michigan.Mateen walks us through his memories of a very special Draft night.Our guests' favorite opponents of all time and what made them stand out.Commitment and competition; the mindset that served Mateen throughout his career. Mateen shares the story of how he confronted being left out of a team for the first time. Thoughts on what has made United Wholesale Mortgage such a powerful company.Requirements to work at UWM; their focus on personality, hard work, and a team mentality. Mateen's vision for UWM and his role there for the next five years. Advice from Mateen for aspiring young professionals to make the biggest impact.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Sport of KingsMateen Cleaves on TwitterMateen Cleaves on Instagram Tom IzzoMichigan State UniversityMat IshbiaManuel Amezcua on LinkedInPodium Risk ManagementAt The Podium with Manuel Amezcua on InstagramAt The Podium with Manuel Amezcua on SpotifyAt The Podium with Manuel Amezcua on Apple Podcasts——————————————————————————————-NEW TO THE PODCAST?At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features interviews with the most innovative minds in business, sports, and entertainment to uncover the habits, disciplines, and mindsets that lead to success.

Ledman and Casey discuss Nebraska coming to town. Are the Cornhuskers still cooked with a new coach? The boy swill give their predictions on score and Charlie Jone's catch total. There's also Coach Izzo whining and so the boys dig into that to start. Hear what the old coach has to complain about now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Manny Dosanjh,In this episode, you'll hear from Coach Manny Dosanjh. Coach Manny is currently an assistant coach for Dwayne Stephens at Western Michigan University. Coach Stephens was recently hired as the new head coach at WMU. Coach Manny comes to WMU after 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Coach for Coach Tom Izzo at Michigan State University. At MSU, Coach Manny worked side-by-side with Coach Stephens. Coach Stephens was one of the top assistant coaches in all college basketball. Before coming to the Spartans, Coach Manny coached at Orangeville Prep in Ontario, Canada. In the 2019-20 season, Manny served as the associate head coach for an Orangeville Prep team which sent seven players to NCAA DI programs and won an Ontario Championship. Coach Manny is from Brampton, Ontario. If you are currently a Graduate Assistant Coach, this is truly the podcast for you. Coach Manny shares his advice on how to approach the GA job. The level of respect he has for Coach Stephens, Coach Izzo, and the MSU Basketball staff resonates throughout this entire podcast. And, wait until you hear how Coach izzo instilled a sense of belief in Coach Manny that he could be a Division I assistant coach. In addition, Coach Manny shares his thoughts on networking. Quite simply, it is a must-listen for young coaches. At 47 years of age, I was taking notes from this 27-year-old assistant coach. Finally, it is refreshing to hear the mindset of a 1st-year college assistant coach. The respect that Coach Manny has for his co-workers is simply spectacular. Follow Coach Manny Dosanjh @CoachMannyDFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroWeiss AdviceLearning from the Best in Real Estate, Business, and Beyond. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJersey Mike's Jamaica Classic MTE Basketball Tournaments in Jamaica, St Pete's, and Soon for Women's Basketball Programs Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On the 89th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is again joined by VegasInsider's Stephanie Otey, who will be contributing to the podcast over the next few months as the NFL offseason continues to roll along! This week, Morten and Stephanie are joined by legendary Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo (13:42 – 55:20).Off the top of the show, Morten, Stephanie and TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) react to the NFL schedule release, and talk about their favorite games on the 2022 slate. Stephanie previews Bills at Bengals (04:08), Morten previews Saints at Falcons (06:40), and FreezePops previews Packers at Buccaneers (09:59).We then move to our interview with Tom Izzo, where he discusses a wide range of topics: eating sausage sandwiches on college football Saturdays (15:20); Stephanie proclaiming her MSU hoops allegiance to Coach Izzo, and asking if that makes her a bad Ohio State fan (16:48); importance of having alumni around the program with the introduction of “Grind Week” (18:24); Morten says he can kick a basketball in the hoop from halfcourt for some halftime entertainment (21:10); some of Coach Izzo's favorite Midnight Madness moments (21:40); why Coach Izzo is not in favor of a “super conference” in college sports, and why he thinks the Big Ten is already too big (23:29); what would have happened if the 2020 March Madness Tournament hadn't been cancelled, and what he told his team when it happened (26:22); on watching his peers retire, and why the NIL and new transfer rules have him thinking about life after coaching more than his friends retiring (28:58); why Coach Izzo believes with no salary caps or contracts, the transfer rules are allowing too much player freedom, which will ultimately hurt the athletes in the long run (31:44); his thoughts on a possible move to the NBA (34:00); why new standards at the college level “hurt” (35:01); why Coach Izzo believes college basketball is always a better option than playing pro ball before entering the NBA (36:45); his favorite ex-Spartans, and a great story about Draymond Green (39:45); why Coach Izzo would want to pursue a job coaching football after he's done coaching college hoops (43:45); who he's putting his money on to win this year's Western Conference Finals in the NBA (46:15); and remembering the late Adreian Payne (48:00). We close things out with “Quiz Time with TommyFreezePops,” with this week's topic being Michigan State and Ohio State trivia. Which host knows the most about their favorite college football squad? Will Stephanie FINALLY get her first win? Will Morten's winning streak come to an end? (55:40)

Good afternoon! Go Green! President Stanley, Provost Woodruff, and the Board of Trustees:  Thank you for inviting me back home. To the administration, faculty, and staff — to the proud families and friends who traveled here to celebrate your loved ones —  to my forever dorm-mates from Wonders Hall — and to each and every one of you in the resilient, inspiring Class of 2022: I am so proud to be your fellow Michigan State alum. Congratulations! I am deeply honored that you have let me be a part of your special day. And I am so grateful for this honorary degree. We all came to Michigan State for different reasons. I came for two: Magic Johnson, and my mama, Clara Bell Smith.  I wanted to be on this campus because I wanted to stay close to family. By the time I graduated, the people I met here had become family. To this day, they still are.  They're my closest friends. They were my groomsmen. They're the people who call me when things are going well and who show up for me when the going gets tough. Above all else, graduates, I hope that many years from now, you will still feel as close to one another as you do today.  Even through the long, lonely months that kept so many of us apart, you went through this once-in-a-lifetime chapter together. And these Spartans will always be there for you. *** Now, maybe you didn't choose Michigan State because of Magic or because of your mama. But in coming here, you chose to surround yourselves with good and giving people: your roommates and friends, your classmates and teammates, your professors and T.A.s.  You've chosen to surround yourself with smart and supportive Spartans.  Spartans who stand up for what's right and who speak out against what's wrong.  Spartans who are courageous and effective, and who deserve credit for pushing the school to be more multicultural and more inclusive — and to take nice words about diversity in a strategic plan and make sure they're made real. And as you walk together this weekend — in the same way that you've stuck by each other through an extraordinary and exhausting experience — you are fulfilling my favorite proverb: “They who walk with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.”  In choosing to come to this campus, you chose to walk with the wise. When you cross the stage and take hold of your diplomas, you'll be doing it one more time. And when you stay in each other's lives in the years ahead, you'll grow even wiser thanks to one another. But once you go out into the wider world, how can you make sure you're still surrounding yourself with good, giving, grounded people? How do you even figure out who is wise — and who to walk with? Here's one thing I know for sure: you can't tell that by someone's age, race, or gender. You can't tell it by their degrees, their title, or the car that they drive. You certainly can't tell it by the number of followers they have. One thing I know for sure is that while it sometimes feels easier to walk with people who look and think like you, that's not the wisest way. The equity and inclusion we value has many dimensions: race, nationality, gender, wealth, education. At its heart, it's about giving everyone an opportunity. Everyone. So as you leave Michigan State and go on to great things, I hope you'll find a way to give an opportunity to someone who doesn't look like you. Another thing I've come to realize about the people I want to be around — and the person I want to be — is something I learned from my coaches, including Johnny Goston, Jud Heathcote, and Coach Izzo, who made me his first recruit 35 years ago. It's something that I found myself learning all over again from the kids I've coached, covered, and cheered for, including my sons. And it's what I want to talk with you about today. *** President Stanley[1] was kind enough to recall that when I graduated, I held Michigan State's all-time scoring record.  I can remember the intensity growing as I got closer and closer to that number. A teammate told me how many points I'd need to average my senior year. Reporters noticed when I was 200 points away, and then 100, and then when I was in striking distance. And then the big moment came. [pause] Usually, this would be the part of the story where I tell you about the feeling of breaking the record. How it felt to charge down the lane, lose my defender with a half-spin move, and see the ball swish through the net. But here's the honest truth:  To this day, I don't know if it was a free throw, a floater, or a three from downtown. I don't know if it happened in the first half or the second. I truly don't remember the shot. And maybe that sounds surprising. But here's what I do remember: My mind immediately flashed back to playing in my backyard on Detroit's East Side. My dad Donald Smith, had poured concrete behind our house and put up a hoop. On that little court, I learned to dunk by jumping off milk crates and learned how to pivot and dribble around the cracks in the concrete. That's where my mind went at the end: it went to the beginning. To my fifth-grade championship at Courville Elementary. To the pickup games, the Hawthorne Rec Center scrimmages, the high school tournaments playing for Pershing, and to the practice drills. All of those baskets were part of this record — even if they weren't recorded anywhere but in my heart. People like to celebrate the shots you make in the last game of a season, or the closing seconds of a game, or in the final moment as you mark a milestone. But what I remember, more than those last shots, are the thousands upon thousands I took at the start. The reason, I think, is this: there's a difference between achievement and fulfillment. People like to collect accolades and polish trophies. And yes, gold medals might be valuable. But that's not what makes them meaningful. The work is what makes the achievement feel fulfilling. And loving the journey is what makes us happy. The truth is, I wasn't ever trying to break anyone's record. I was only pushing myself to see how high I could climb while doing what I love. So when I think about walking with the wise, I think about walking with people who know these two truths: First: the joy is in the journey — not in the result.  And second: you should only compete against yourself — not against anyone else. *** Watching people who love their work, respect the process, and find joy in the journey is one of the reasons I love covering college basketball as a broadcaster and coaching youth teams.  A few weeks ago I was covering March Madness – and I noticed a certain look in so many of the players' eyes. Some of them knew they were playing in their last game ever. They were playing for the pure joy of it. Years ago, when I coached my sons Brayden and Davis's teams, I saw the same look.  Kids who were living in the now and giving it their all — not in pursuit of any trophy or title, just enjoying the journey of getting better. As I watched them learn what they were capable of, I learned something, too — and it's this lesson: The thing about most achievements is that someone else created them, and someone else is doing the counting. So if you're asking, “Who is the best at this?” or “Who is the most successful at that?” you also have to ask, “Who decides what those measures even mean?” When we define ourselves by someone else's goals, we might miss out on the experiences that matter the most to us as individuals. But when we write our own definition of success and compete against our own limits, we can't lose. We can only grow. What stuck with me most about breaking the scoring record wasn't the experience of getting to the top — it was the experience of going to the top. And the moment I broke it, I started thinking about what I could top next. Not because I wanted another achievement, but because I needed a new journey. *** The reality is that anyone can work really hard at something and still not reach the top.  You might study really hard, research really hard, practice really hard — and still not be the best, fastest, or greatest. In fact, by definition, only one of us will be the best at something.  So how do you still find the drive to push yourself? How do you still sustain excellence? That's the second trait I've found in the people I consider wise: They make sure that the person they're competing against the hardest is themselves. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them that in the NBA, practice was harder than games. That's because it was just about the work, the work, the work. There's no score, no fans, no cameras. It was just us versus us.  I tried to keep that mentality when it mattered.  One year, in the NBA playoffs, I was matched up against Michael Jordan for an entire series. Sports Illustrated called it my “week of hell.” But that's not how I felt about it. The only way I could play my best against Michael was to not think of it as competing against him at all. The competition was to see if I could be the best I could be. Every night, I walked out onto the court and said, “Today, I'm better.” And on the nights when Michael got the best of me, I didn't let that change my mind. No matter what, I always said to myself: This is the year, this is the day, this is the game, this is the play, this is the moment. And thanks to that competition with myself, I did have my moments – it's just that Michael had a few more. I used Michael to push me. But I didn't let him define me.  You can set high standards and use them to motivate you, too. But they're only useful if they focusyou, not if they distract you. *** It's good to set goals.  But Class of 2022, I'm asking you to remember that it's more fulfilling to find purpose in the process — and in that process, to know that you are your most important competitor. There are a lot of mountaintops we won't reach.  We can strive to be selfless, but we can always do more. We can dream of being a perfect person, but we will always find flaws. We can fight for a more equal society, but we will always have more work to do. Perfection isn't a realistic goal.  But growth? Growth is always a worthy one. Achievements shouldn't be our only measures of success.  But fulfillment? Fulfillment is undefeated. When you find fulfillment, you're more likely to find wisdom — and, in the end, you'll be the kind of person who others want to walk with, too. Congratulations, graduates, and good luck! 

With the Freep Film Festival in full swing, Carlos and Shawn talk about the Apple TV+ documentary, "They Call me Magic" with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo. The fellas and Coach Izzo discuss the legacy of Magic Johnson and how he never forgot where he came from, even as his star rose in Los Angeles. And with the 2022 NFL draft beginning April 28, Matt Verderame from FanSided.com joins the fellas to break down the possible options for the Detroit Lions and their two first-round picks.

Over 20 years after winning their first national championship with Magic Johnson, Mateen Cleaves and the rest of the Flintstones delivered Coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans their second trophy in 2000. A battle tested group, MSU charged through the Big 10 that year before ultimately beating Wisconsin and Florida in the Final Four in Indy. In this Episode, Mateen discusses his storied career with Michigan State, the championship season and his special bond with Coach Izzo. This Episode is produced by Truth + Media and preseted by 19Nine. Visit them at 19nine.com.

Coach Chris Fowler. In this episode, you'll hear from Coach Chris Fowler. Coach Fowler is currently an assistant coach for Coach Shane Burcar at Northern Arizona University. Chris was hired at Northern Arizona in the Summer of 2020. And, as you soon will hear, Chris is an extremely talented young assistant coach. I was beyond impressed with him in our conversation. At 27 years of age, Coach Fowler, not me, sounds like the 20-year veteran coach. However, I should not be really that surprised. Chris Fowler was a terrific player for Coach Keno Davis at Central Michigan University. A four-year team captain at CMU, Coach Fowler finished his career at CMU as: the all-time assist leader, all-time leader in free throws made, all-time leader in free throws attempted, third all-time in steals, and fifth all-time in points. As an opposing coach against Chris for four seasons, I can say he was truly one of the most incredible players that I have ever coached against. Quite simple, he was the ultimate floor general. It is super cool to hear how his dad molded this amazing attribute at the age of six. After Coach Chris played overseas, Chris embarked on his coaching career as a Graduate Assistant for Coach Tom Izzo at Michigan State. With the Spartans, Coach Fowler was part of back-to-back Big 10 Championships and a 2019 Final Four appearance. As multiple guests on the podcast, the insight that Coach Chris shares about Coach Izzo and his staff is so fascinating. And for younger coaches, wait to hear how Coach Fowler was hired by Coach Shane at NAU. You'll also hear Coach Fowler touch on his version of guard play, how he has conversations with his players, his scouting approach, how he gives suggestions, collaboration with the staff, and some key characteristics that he looks for on the recruiting trail. The admiration that he shares for his college head coach and staff and AAU coaches who paved the way for him is first class. I can't say it enough, this is a first class young coach who is destined to be a head coach very soon!  Follow Coach Chris Fowler @CoachCfowlerFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach Simpsons is Greater ThanA podcast about the impact of The Simpsons. Plus, interviews with people from the show.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyDEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. NABC Championship Basketball Clinics Attend a NABC Basketball Clinic this SpringBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMoneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Coaches go heavy into the college game this week.   Michigan State brings a style, and Coach Izzo is the reason.  Speaking of being competitive, the Terps had Greivis.   No more Hoya Nation, at least not to what we knew.  Multiple top college jobs need to be filled, starting soon.   NBA talk and what's up with the rift between the Lakers and Jerry West. 

Coach Izzo stops by the podcast to talk all about the former Spartans with the Grizzlies. Coach gets into how Z-BO is the Mayor of Memphis & how Xavier Tillman has the Draymond mentality. He also discusses the unique and driven player that is Jaren Jackson Jr. Coach Izzo loves his player and you can hear just how proud he is of his guys. Enjoy! @Grizz_Lead | @DanielGreer @MSU_Basketball --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grizz901/support

Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.“Well, thank you so much, Russ. Happy holidays to you and everybody listening out there. And I hope it's a very restful and peaceful one for all of us.”The most important thing we do at this university is educate our students. And Michigan State University's graduation rate is up for the seventh straight year. The rate for first time, full-time students entering MSU in 2015 increased from 81.3% last year to 82.1% this year. What's significant about that, and what does that six-year graduation rate indicate?“It's very significant and something we really should celebrate on campus. It really represents the work of an extraordinary number of people who are very dedicated to seeing that number increase. And just to put it in perspective, even though that's 0.8% increase, that's about 53 students. That means there are 53 more students who graduated from MSU who wouldn't have graduated if they'd entered at another point in time who are going to get that MSU degree, go out into the world and make a difference and have lifetime earnings that are about a million dollars higher than students who don't complete a college degree.“So, from the state's point of view and from a human endeavor and potential point of view, it's wonderful to get students through and help them graduate. We've had a very steady ascent on this. We do much better than would be anticipated in terms of our graduation rates. They're higher than one might predict based on the GPAs and SATs and ACTs of students coming in. We make a point of really helping students get through. And I'm very excited about it. I think that's the good news. And we are seeing those increases for all students. So all of our students showed an increase in graduation rates. No students have been left behind.“The one challenge we still have, and we talk about it a lot in our strategic plan, is to narrow gaps between groups. Because we still have groups, for example Pell eligible students, who are graduating at lower rates than non-Pell eligible students. So, we are now laser focused as an institution on narrowing those gaps while at the same time elevating everybody's success. But it just makes a huge difference. And I'm very grateful to all the people who put the hard work in, including the students, of course, who did that great work of continuing and succeeding.”And sir, we're in the middle of a very enjoyable football season. Tom Izzo's got his group started. But there are some other things happening in our athletic department. The men's water polo club team won the men's collegiate club national championship.“It's always busy over there and there are always exciting things happening. I'm proud that not only have we been competing, but we've been competing safely. And I just want to give a little shout out to the fans who've been coming to the football and basketball games and thank them for wearing their masks and really following our rules. We have not seen outbreaks of COVID associated with our sporting events. We want to keep that. So I encourage everybody to keep those masks on indoors. Those are our rules on campus. CDC now is advising people do that around the state. So I really appreciate people sticking with the safety. Because we want to be able to enjoy Tom Izzo. We want to be able to enjoy Suzy Merchant's team on the court. And of course we've had some amazing success in football. And I'm very excited about this game coming up on Saturday against Penn State, which will say a lot about our season and our bowl opportunities.One of the fun parts of everybody coming back to campus is we've been able to experience Michigan State sports. And I do thank you again for reminding me of the tremendous success of our cross country team. Our women's soccer team has had a very good season. There's been a lot of success on the field and on the court. And as we just heard, in the classroom for MSU.”And there is more support coming from our donors. You recently had the chance to thank Greg and Dawn Williams, who made a generous $10 million commitment for expansion and renovations to the Tom Izzo Football Building.“And how fun it is to say that: the Tom Izzo Football Building? Everyone knows Coach Izzo is such an incredible fan of football. And of course, he's had great success in the basketball program, which other people have supported very much as well. Yeah, I really thank our donors. They've really been stepping up. I think we're going to set some records or come close to it in terms of athletic donations for this year. And again, I think people are really recognizing that sports are something that really unites the university and can bring us together in some very important ways.”And to get a little bit more serious for a minute, sir, the October 29th campus disappearance of visiting student Brendan Santo gained widespread notice and led to questions and concerns from students and others in our community. MSU Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch and Senior Vice President for Student Life and Engagement Vennie Gore held a town hall recently, which can be viewed on the MSU Student Affairs and Services YouTube page. What came out of the town hall? And what would you like people to know right now about campus safety?“My heart goes out to the family of Brandan and their efforts to return him. And our efforts to return him to the family have been paramount in our mind from the beginning. This is something where tremendous resources have been devoted both by the police on our campus and external support from other agencies like the FBI. People from Grand Valley have been coming to help. Citizens have been coming on weekends to look. There's been a concerted effort to find Brandan and return him. I think at this point in time, I want people to know that we believe the campus to be safe. There's no evidence that this was foul play and the law authorities have been very clear on this. We want to focus on returning him to his family right now but also be aware of ways in which we make campus more secure.“One of the things that's brought up is the fact that we did have a camera that wasn't working at Yakeley Hall at the time. That's been reported. We wanted to make sure that we now have spares available and can really deal with the cameras that are out of service in a more rapid way. As everyone has learned, we're adding 300 additional cameras to the campus to help improve security there. But overall, I believe it is a safe campus. There are things we should do and continue to work for continuous improvement in that area. It's very important to us going forward.”President Stanley, what are the plans related to COVID for next semester?“It would be nice if I could tell you that COVID was going away, and I thought we'd have no cases coming into spring. But this is a disease that continues to be resilient, if you will, in terms of its ability to stay among us. Part of that is based on vaccination. Part of it is based on some of the characteristics in the variants that have made it more difficult to control spread. Having said that, I think the things we've been doing on campus have been very successful. We've had a slight uptick in cases that took place that began about a month ago, but they have leveled off. While at the same time, the state of Michigan and Ingham County have really shot up significantly. Because of our high vaccination rates, about 90 percent of our population now is vaccinated - students and faculty and staff.“Because of these vaccination rates, we've had fewer outbreaks and less spread. And so fewer cases per population than we're seeing in Ingham County or the state. That's no reason for us to celebrate because any cases we have, we're still concerned about. But it means the things we've been doing like the mandatory vaccination and mask wearing have made a difference.“The state Department of Health and Human Services is now recommending people wear a mask indoors in the state of Michigan. And I would encourage listeners to do that. I think that's one way to keep yourself safer is to wear a mask when you enter stores or enter public businesses, restaurants, and so on, unless you're eating. These are all ways in which we can stop the spread.“I'm concerned about this recent spread. We plan to continue the same measures we've been doing now into the spring. That's our plan right now. If things change and numbers were to get better, we're always ready to adjust. And it's easier to adjust, though, to loosen some of these restrictions than it is to continuously start and stop and restart them. And so, we'll be looking very carefully at what's happening. We'll want to make sure that everybody who comes in as a student is vaccinated. So the vaccine mandate applies to new students who come in the spring. So we want to make sure they're vaccinated and we will be asking them to attest to that. Employees will probably be dealing with the rules that have come down from the White House, in terms of requiring employees and staff to be vaccinated as part of the vaccine mandate there. So we'll want to make sure everybody's in compliance with that. But I'm looking forward to a great spring. I think we've had a very successful fall so far. And I think it's because people have been doing what is necessary to keep us here.”You recently participated in a campus symposium framing an exciting new initiative to integrate ethical consideration more thoroughly into MSU's curriculum, research, and character of the university community. What's striking you about this? What's important here?“It's really critical. And I think as we look at our country and we look at our world right now, ethics become increasingly important. There are so many challenges for behavior that were faced every day. Times when integrity becomes important, because there are so many ways in which one can go down paths of lesser integrity or make easy choices, as opposed to sometimes what's more difficult in principle. So having students educated on this idea of ethics is important, whether they're in our College of Law, College of Business, our College of Arts and Letters, or any of our colleges. And I point out those three because those three deans have been actively involved in putting this program together. But whatever college we're in, we want people to behave ethically and understand what that means and what the responsibilities are of citizenship. This is important for us.“We've been very fortunate to have some donors who share that vision of having ethics more incorporated. We talk in our strategic plan about our students learning experientially coupled with ethics. We think is a way in which we can really have students who are not only ready to face the world, but ready to do it in an ethical way. So we're excited about this. We appreciate the donors who've stepped in to help us do this. That symposium was very exciting. We're working towards forming an institute. And this is going to be, I think, an important role for my office as well as for the provost and those deans. I mentioned faculty who've been very involved in this in putting this all together as an academic enterprise, but one that will also go into our administrative units, as well, as we think about the ethics involved in compliance and things we need to do on campus every day.”This month, we introduced an exciting new component to our connected campus mobility infrastructure, a 22-passenger electric autonomous bus now undergoing rigorous safety and operational testing. It's one of the largest electronic autonomous transit vehicles on United States roads. Not only will the electric bus add to the ways we're reducing MSU's environmental impact and meeting our sustainability goals, but it will also allow MSU researchers to develop a variety of real-world data to advance our already impressive, advanced mobility capabilities. The new bus is expected to enter service sometime next year. It will connect the MSU Auditorium to MSU commuter lot number 89 at Farm Lane and Mount Hope, where you can also find part of the largest solar carport array in North America. The bus must be fun. I'm sure you've had a ride in it. Talk about this program.“What a great way to tie it together to our commitment to sustainability and the solar array that we have in the parking lot. And then of course this wonderful bus that really is autonomous in terms of its ability to get from that parking area to the auditorium site and to navigate on our regular roads. I did have a chance to ride it. It's tremendously amazing to see this thing turn, stop, detect pedestrians, and detect cars in front of it. It's still got a few things to work through. And I saw that when I went on the ride. It's not perfect, but it is making great progress. They're working through it on these roads at nighttime when there's very little density of students and other traffic. They're working to make sure it's going to work perfectly at the time we put it in service. And that's what we expect of it. Of course, there's a driver there who can override the system and take control if necessary, and that's important as well.“It's really a look at the future. I think autonomous vehicles, particularly for this sort of thing, are going to be very important, whether they're this size or larger or smaller. I'm not sure. The market will determine that, but this is a nice size to practice on, if you will, with about a 22-passenger capacity. It's good enough to make a difference in terms of transportation needs, but not so large that it becomes more cumbersome to manage and take care of. It's a great starting point and I really appreciate the opportunity to work with our partners in this and to work with many colleges on campus who have interest in this because the autonomous vehicle issue is complicated. “Now, obviously you need the technology. You need the LIDAR and radar, the infrared that allows you to detect and drive safely, and the artificial intelligence that allows it to learn a route and change how it behaves on the route. Those are critical components, as well. The sensors that are necessary to get data on its performance are critical, too. And that all comes from stars in engineering and computer sciences who do a lot of work there.“At the same time, though, there are a lot of social issues as well. How do you utilize this best? What are the parts in terms of city planning? Where are the places where it makes the most sense to use it? And liability issues. Who's liable for this vehicle if it's running? Is it the manufacturer? Is it the person who's operating it? Who's liable if there are accidents involving it? Getting our legal scholars involved in this area and understanding this is important as well. So it's exciting, but it also raises some questions that I think people need to answer and understand. It's wonderful to be at the cutting edge of this.”Talking with President Stanley on MSU Today. And sir, you attended the recent Grand Awards gala that annually honors Spartans whose contributions to their communities, companies, and the university have been especially impactful. It's kind of like student success leads to alumni success, doesn't it? Almost a circle of life kind of thing.“Again, Russ, you've really hit the nail on the head. You've phrased it really well. It's really nice for us to think about this in terms of these amazing students we graduate. But that's just the beginning, obviously. And then the potential ahead of them and the lives they live turn out to reflect on MSU in very positive ways. It was a remarkable evening for me to have a chance to listen to these incredibly accomplished alums. And some were not alums but have given back so much to Michigan State University. It was great to hear their stories and what they've done and what they've accomplished. And again, their modesty notwithstanding, these are some amazing people who've done some incredible things. And I'm not going to single any one person out because it wouldn't be fair to the others I heard. But it was just an array of talent and accomplishment and a wonderful evening where we had a chance to celebrate them and their accomplishments and to think about, again, what great things our students are going to do in the future.”You again recently witnessed how much MSU faculty and staff love and support MSU at the annual Thanks for Giving lunch. 5,259 faculty, staff, and retiree donors collectively contributed $21 million to the university and students in the last fiscal year. These truly impressive figures put MSU second in the Big Ten and seventh among the 66 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities in employee and retiree giving. “It's incredible. The people who work at MSU really give so much beyond the hours they put in every day in the office. They really are committed to this institution and what it stands for. Nothing speaks more to a donor, in my view, than people who work at the institution, who are paid by the institution, who then want to give back to the institution. Because here you are working every day giving your all, and then you still are giving part of that treasure you've earned back to the institution because you care about it and what it's doing.“When I talk to donors, they're always very impressed when I cite these numbers. Because again, it means they're investing in something that the people who work at MSU are willing to invest in as well. So I'm very grateful to what the faculty and staff have given. I thank them for their contributions to the university and I hope they continue to support those elements at the university they believe make a difference. So, whether it's student success, scholarships, faculty doing their amazing work, infrastructure to build support for many - whatever the gift is - it makes a direct difference in someone's life. And we very much appreciate it.”Tuesday, November 30th is Giving Tuesday. Should anyone want to give to this great place, givingto.msu.edu is the place. And sir as we wrap up do you have some holiday thoughts for Spartans, or do you care to share how the Stanley family will enjoy the next few weeks?“The Stanleys will be meeting at the location of one of my daughters. We will have everybody in the family together except for my oldest daughter, who will be celebrating with her fiancé's family. But everybody else will be there together. And we're looking forward to a very restful and relaxing Thanksgiving and a chance to get together again and see each other. It's been a while since we had the whole group together. And it's such an important holiday in terms of getting together. And I hope everyone has a chance to experience it and experience it safely.”As you look ahead to 2022, what are you thinking about?“Well, FRIB opening is going to be extraordinary. And I think the chance to get this user facility, which is already in demand by hundreds of scientists around the world, actually running and doing experiments is going to be, I think, transformative. I also look forward to continuing our work in student success. We've made some progress in this. Now that we have the strategic plan, we will begin to implement that plan and begin the hard work of taking these exciting ideas we have and turn them into faculty recruitment programs. There will be work in DEI that will change the composition of our faculty and staff and students. There is hard work ahead for us, but I see much more opportunity to implement coming in 2022.”That's Michigan State University president, Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. All he's working on for us is available at president.msu.edu. And you can follow along on Instagram @msupresstanley. MSU Today airs Sunday mornings at 9:00 on WKAR News/Talk and streams at WKAR.org. 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Coach Rick Carter's Story: In this episode, you'll hear from Rick Carter. Coach Rick is the current Head Coach of the “Zip ‘Em Up” TBT Team, the Xavier University alumni team that just participated in the “The Basketball Tournament” this past summer on the ESPN Networks. And yes, Coach Carter did what every assistant coach aspires to do. That is, make the move 18 inches from being an assistant coach to becoming a head  coach. As you soon will hear, Coach Rick does a terrific job describing what it is like to make this transition to leading your own program or even your own business. In addition to being the head coach of this TBT team, Coach Rick is the co-founder and CEO of SpotterEDU and the founder of Details Training. Coach Rick is doing an excellent job training high level basketball players in the Chicagoland area. Wait until you hear how Coach Rick describes his mindset in getting players better. Finally, Coach Rick has over 15 years of Division I college coaching experiences. At the core of Coach Rick's coaching philosophy is the endless lessons that he learned from Hall of Fame Coach, Coach Tom Izzo. Rick started his career with Coach Izzo as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Michigan State University. After MSU, Rick has had stops at Fairfield, Western Michigan, Missouri, Xavier, and DePaul. Coach Rick is an extremely honest person. And, Coach Rick is going to share some extremely honest opinions that he thinks will benefit young coaches. However, Coach Rick is also extremely vulnerable in admitting some mistakes that he has made in his coaching journey. And the mistakes that he has made is at the core of this growth mindset that Coach Carter talks so eloquently about. Coach Rick's thoughts on how you can learn from failure and change your career or personal paths is simply incredible. This bounce-back mentality is a must listen for any young coach. And this next chapter in Coach Carter's professional life is surely going to be his best chapter ever. Follow Coach RIck Carter @rickcarter23Follow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDro Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMoneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.