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We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, a frustrating loss to Iowa, Jonathan Smith's future, what J Batt might be thinking, MSU basketball and the shooting guard position, concern over the Lions and more.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, a frustrating loss to Iowa, Jonathan Smith's future, what J Batt might be thinking, MSU basketball and the shooting guard position, concern over the Lions and more.

Valenti offers an interesting theory regarding J Batt and his handling (or lack thereof) of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith.

Mike and Rico hear from the people on Valenti's conspiracy theory.

In the third hour, Rico gave his top NFL teams and Valenti shared an interesting theory when it comes to J Batt and MSU.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with an article written by Jeff Passan of ESPN about what the future of Tarik Skubal with the Tigers may hold. They took this topic until the second hour, where they posed an interesting hypothetical surrounding the Lions and the Pistons. Then, Mike put on a tinfoil hat to give the people a J Batt conspiracy theory before they returned to the Skubal conversation in the final hour to wrap up the show.

Valenti and Rico did a CFB Blitz before they took more of your calls and discussed what James Franklin's comments mean for the job J Batt has done as MSU AD thus far.

Valenti reads some quotes from new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin and wonders what J Batt is thinking by continuing to employ Jonathan Smith.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, the NCAA penalties, Jonathan Smith, J Batt, Alan Haller, etc., on Lions angst and Jared Goff and Dan Campbell, on MSU basketball recruiting, on life and hope and more.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, the NCAA penalties, Jonathan Smith, J Batt, Alan Haller, etc., on Lions angst and Jared Goff and Dan Campbell, on MSU basketball recruiting, on life and hope and more.

October 16, 2025~ Bob Riney, CEO of Henry Ford Health joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Tony Petitti, Big Ten Commissioner joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Kristen Kelsay, MSU Volleyball Coach joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Photo: Imagn Content services ~ Nick King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Matt Elliott, Chair of the Green and White Council joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Jordan Hall MSU Football Captain joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Photo: Imagn content services ~ Nick King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Legendary MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Photo: Imagn content service ~ Nick King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2025 ~ Mike Disner Detroit Lions COO joins Kevin Guskiewicz and J Batt in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We opened discussing MSU athletic director J Batt's roundtable with reporters Wednesday on a number of issues — NIL, MSU's resources, what to do with CMU, etc. Then a conversation with WMU football play-by-play voice Robin Hook on what to expect from the Broncos in their matchup Friday night against the Spartans (15:00). Plus, our Week 1 college football picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (37:00).

We opened discussing MSU athletic director J Batt's roundtable with reporters Wednesday on a number of issues — NIL, MSU's resources, what to do with CMU, etc. Then a conversation with WMU football play-by-play voice Robin Hook on what to expect from the Broncos in their matchup Friday night against the Spartans (15:00). Plus, our Week 1 college football picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (37:00).

He's the new leader on The Flats and he already has a plan. Yellow Jacket fans should be excited after hearing that plan from the new AD at Georgia Tech, Ryan Alpert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR1 - Kirk Cousins only human for doing what was in best interest of him & his family In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons' backup quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about why he played through his shoulder and elbow injuries on Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback', react to what Cousins had to say, and explain why Kirk handled his injuries poorly, but did what any athlete would do. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why Falcons' Head Coach Raheem Morris is getting unfair criticism for not benching Kirk Cousins sooner. Then, The Morning Shift crew recaps and reacts to the Atlanta Braves losing 10-1 to the Oakland Athletics last night in Oakland in game one of their three game series with the Athletics. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew reacts to Georgia Tech hiring Ryan Alpert as its new athletic director, and explains why they think Alpert is the perfect replacement for J-Batt as the Georgia Tech Athletic Director. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to UCF Head Football coach Scott Frost saying going to be the Head Coach at Nebraska “wasn't a good move”, and react to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark doubling down on the so-called 5+11 future College Football Playoff format, while acknowledging that it might benefit his league more in the future than currently. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Mike, Beau, and Ali react to Georgia Tech hiring Ryan Alpert as its new athletic director, and explain why they think Alpert is the perfect replacement for J-Batt as the Georgia Tech Athletic Director.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as we were joined by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. They talked about Clark, McGonigle, and Briceno being called up to AA Erie, talked about what this Tigers team is doing right, gave their thought's on if the Tigers can get to the World Series, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to update us on MSU Athletics. He talked about some of the recruits that Jonathan Smith has brought it, talked about what J Batt has been doing since he started, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us to update us on MSU Athletics. He talked about some of the recruits that Jonathan Smith has brought it, talked about what J Batt has been doing since he started, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as we were joined by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. They talked about Clark, McGonigle, and Briceno being called up to AA Erie, talked about what this Tigers team is doing right, gave their thought's on if the Tigers can get to the World Series, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to update us on MSU Athletics. He talked about some of the recruits that Jonathan Smith has brought it, talked about what J Batt has been doing since he started, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com so he could update us on Michigan Athletics. He told us about what Sherrone Moore has been doing on the recruiting trail, talked about stand-outs on the team, updated us on what Dusty May has been doing in the off-season, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He gave us his thought's on how Jonathan Smith has been handling the off-season, he and Huge gave their thought's on who could replace Tom Izzo when the time comes, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Nate Wangler who is one of the voices of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He and Huge talked about all of the movement happening in the Minor Leagues, talked about how great the development of players at the Major League level is, talked about the turnaround for this team, and much more. We were then joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit so he and Huge could look ahead to Spring Training for the Lions. They talked about what their expectations are for the Lions in the Hall of Fame game, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second hour, We were joined by J Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. We were then joined by Michigan Head Basketball Coach Dusty May. He talked to us about what his off-season has been like, discussed the impact of the Transfer Portal on College Basketball, talked about Danny Wolf going to Brooklyn in the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler who is part of the West Michigan Whitecaps Broadcast team. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have looked lately, gave their thoughts on how the pitching has been, and more. We wrapped up the hour with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Perrmella Harris who is Ferris State's Cheer and Stunt Coach. They talked about Cheer and Stunt being one of the fastest growing Female Sports in the Country, told us what the competition is all about, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Red Wings, the NHL Draft, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Tigers, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with Ken Kal who is one of the voices of the Red Wings. He and Huge talked about the NHL Draft this weekend, talked about what they think the Wings need most in the off-season, and more. We were then joined by Paul Woods who is the other voice of the Red Wings. He gave his thought's on the NHL Draft, talked about what's most important for the Red Wings in the off-season, and more. We wrapped the hour talking with Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. Mitch talked about his trip to Alaska, gave his thought's on new AD J Batt, and told us how he can help with you're retirement. In our second hour, We were joined by J Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. We were then joined by Michigan Head Basketball Coach Dusty May. He talked to us about what his off-season has been like, discussed the impact of the Transfer Portal on College Basketball, talked about Danny Wolf going to Brooklyn in the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler who is part of the West Michigan Whitecaps Broadcast team. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers have looked lately, gave their thoughts on how the pitching has been, and more. We wrapped up the hour with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Perrmella Harris who is Ferris State's Cheer and Stunt Coach. They talked about Cheer and Stunt being one of the fastest growing Female Sports in the Country, told us what the competition is all about, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Jim Fitterling who is the CEO of Dow. He and Huge talked about the impact of the Dow Championship, talked about why the Tournament is so special, discussed Dow's relationship with the World of Sports and its Global outreach, talked about the importance of community, and so much more. We were then joined by Greg Heeres who is one of our Tigers insiders. He and Huge talked about what they like about the Tigers pitching, what needs work, and more. We wrapped up the show with Bill's earlier conversation with Mitch Lyons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially Dow Championship week and we're broadcasting from the Midland Country Club so we get ready for the Tournament to start on Thursday. Throughout the show we're being joined by some of the great folks connected to Dow to talk about this week's Tournament. We're also talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the NBA, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Tigers have looked in their past few games, talked about wanting to trade anything and everything for Paul Skenes, and more. We were then joined by J Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking with Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com about the NBA Draft tomorrow. He gave his thought's on where Danny Wolf could go in the Draft, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by J. Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially Dow Championship week and we're broadcasting from the Midland Country Club so we get ready for the Tournament to start on Thursday. Throughout the show we're being joined by some of the great folks connected to Dow to talk about this week's Tournament. We're also talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the NBA, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Tigers have looked in their past few games, talked about wanting to trade anything and everything for Paul Skenes, and more. We were then joined by J Batt who is the new Athletic Director at MSU. He told us about why he wanted to be the new MSU AD, talked about the work he's going to have to put in, talked about the changing landscape of College Athletics, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking with Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com about the NBA Draft tomorrow. He gave his thought's on where Danny Wolf could go in the Draft, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim McCormick from FDTV so he and Huge could talk about the NBA Finals. They talked about what they most liked from the Finals, talked about the Detroit Pistons and what they need to do this off-season, discussed the NBA Draft happening tomorrow, and more. We were then joined by Craig Goslin who is the President of the Saginaw Spirit. He and Huge talked about the Spirit player who could go early in the NHL Draft this weekend, talked about the Spirit's connection with the Bay Region, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Donna Mummert who is an Executive with the LPGA. They talked about the unique style to the Dow Championship, discussed the impact and growth of this Tournament, talked about the great community in the Bay Region, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Michigan Head Basketball Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey, who is the Managing Principle of the Doeren Mayhew in Grand Rapids. They talked about OKC winning the NBA Finals, discussed what they liked most about this NBA season, talked about the off-season for the Pistons, talked about Michigan and Michigan State Basketball, and more. We the played Bill's earlier conversation with new MSU AD J. Batt. We wrapped up the show talking with Jeremy Friedman who does PR for the LPGA. He and Huge talked about what makes this Tournament so special, talked about the importance of community at these events, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second of a two-part podcast, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, including an injury to a big man and hopes for Kur Teng, on MSU football, J Batt, CMU, recruiting violations and the Tigers.

A conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on MSU athletics and football after the hire of athletic director J Batt, on Michigan vs. the NCAA, the surging Tigers, and his night in jail (7:30) Then Harry Gagnon joined use as we tried to redeem ourselves with our U.S. Open best bets and more (48:00).

We dug into our takes and yours – on how the House vs. the NCAA settlement impacts MSU athletics, on MSU's football roster, on the proper NCAA punishment for U-M, how J Batt should handle CMU, on the Tigers chasing big dreams, the French Open finals and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

We answered your questions on the priorities and initial impressions of new Michigan State athletic director J Batt, on his influence on Jonathan Smith's MSU football program, Batt's power within MSU, on MSU basketball's roster relative to last year at this time, on U-M and the NCAA, MSU hockey recruiting, the Tigers, troughs, stadiums, untold stories and more.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11am hour is presented by Trajan Weath. Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit TrajanWealth.com to learn more about retirement and state planning. Danny Hall joins the boys in studio to talk about his amazing career Was yesterday rock bottom for our Braves? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valenti and Rico open a packed third hour with an In Football Today before they take some more of your Stanley Cup Finals calls. Then, Evan joins the guys with the top questions and answers from J. Batt's introductory press conference as MSU AD today, which Valenti grades.

New Michigan State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics J Batt was introduced to Spartan Nation at an introductory press conference on June 4 in the Greg and Dawn Williams Lobby of the Tom Izzo Football Building on the MSU campus.Conversation Highlights:(0:00) – Opening remarks from President Guskiewicz(3:11) – President Guskiewicz introduces Tom Izzo.(8:22) – President Guskiewicz continues his remarks.(12:45) – President Guskiewicz introduces J Batt.Related Content: Meet new MSU Spartans Athletic Director J BattQuestions from the media for Kevin and J(20:16) – “Challenges are not a responsibility. They're a privilege.”(21:05) – How do you enhance MSU's role within the Big Ten?(21:50) – How important is it to you to learn MSU's history?(22:52) – What's the role for non-revenue sports in today's landscape?(23:31) – Did you talk to Nick Saban about MSU?(24:13) – How much can you change quickly, and how much needs to change? And what about NIL?(25:45) – What traits of J's stood out to you? (27:32) – What is J's rocket fuel?(28:49) – Did J do something that convinced you to hire him?(30:28) – How can you best help football?(31:18) - What do you look for in the people you hire?(32:05) – How important was it for you to hire someone with sitting athletic director experience?(33:40) – Talk about the importance of alignment in an athletic department.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Mike and Rico start the second hour with a reaction to the Tom Thibodeau firing before fielding more of your calls on Bo Bichette. Then, they preview the J. Batt press conference tomorrow and David joins for a CFB Blitz.

The guys discuss what they're expecting from the J. Batt press conference, where he'll be introduced as Michigan State AD.

J Batt is Michigan State University's new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Batt's contract and appointment as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics will be voted on by the Board of Trustees at its June 13 meeting, he will start the week of June 16.Conversation Highlights:(0:29) - Give us a bit of your background. Your name is Jason, but you go by J? Is there a story there?(0:52) - You first met President Kevin Guskiewicz when you were a student athlete at UNC (he played soccer there), and you had to work with him on concussion treatments.(2:22) - What attracted you to the AD position at MSU?(3:50) - What's the state and future of college athletics? NIL, transfer portal, etc. What is coming July 1?(5:07) - What do see as the challenges and opportunities ahead for Spartan Athletics and all of college athletics?Related Content: J Batt introduced as MSU's next athletic director(6:12) - What are some of your short-term goals as you get started at MSU?(6:57) - If you have had time to think about it, what about some long-term goals?(7:40) - How would you describe your management and leadership style?(8:20) - What is your philosophy on fundraising. Why do you love it? “Relationships. People invest in people.”(9:30) – How does your experience as student-athlete inform your leadership of a department?(10:48) - Final thoughts for Spartan Nation as you take over leadership of Spartan Athletics.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Mike and Rico react to Michigan's hiring of former Georgia State AD J. Batt as their new athletic director.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's new athletic director, J Batt, what we think of the hire, the challenges ahead at MSU, on MSU football and hoops, on the Tigers and Lions, people that annoy us and more.

Carl and Mike come back with some brief thoughts on the frustration by Braves' fans as they lost their weekend series against the Red Sox and continue to 'look for answers' to get their season turned around. They then share some thoughts on reports of Georgia Tech AD, J Batt leaving to take the same position at Michigan State. As they share their thoughts, they both agree Batt took Tech to another level and have positioned them to be in position to compete in football and basketball.

Carl and Mike wrap up the show with final thoughts on reports of Georgia Tech AD J Batt leaving for the same role at Michigan State and discuss the potential impact of his departure on Yellow Jackets athletics are he has done what they both agree has been a 'great job' with the fund raising for Tech.