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The guys combine the college football and NFL versions of "Can We Say That?"
In the news today- University efforts for compliance with federal civil rights law require RSO cooperation, Former Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees, ASMSU passes bills to reopen funding for Activity Department of SAB, Three Takeaways from Michigan State football's late collapse against Penn State
What do their fanbases wanna see?
Are You Gonna Eat That?
Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Picks.
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Valenti and Rico kicked things off with the recent news that MSU Football is having wins vacated for recruitment violations under Mel Tucker. They talked about whether there's an oversaturation of sports right now and what to make of Scott Boras' comments about the Tigers relating to Skubal before revisiting the MSU talk in the final hour.
MSU gets the hammer!
A 6 pack of football questions.
The guys discuss the news that MSU Football will be vacating wins from the Mel Tucker era because of recruiting violations.
Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on MSU football having to vacate wins.
Valenti and Rico wrapped up the show revisiting their MSU Football talk from the first hour before Riger joined in cross-talk.
Valenti is ecstatic at the idea of Jonathan Smith potentially knowing about the MSU football violations and whether the school could void what they'd owe him in a buyout.
The guys revisit the MSU Football violations conversation, with Rico offering a little tidbit.
In our final hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about what they liked from yesterday's win the most, talked about utilizing the guys that we have, gave their thought's on Dan Campbell's play calling, looked ahead to the Eagles, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to talk MSU Athletics. He and Huge talked about a big win for Izzo and the team over the weekend, talked about MSU Football coming out of the bye-week, talked about the future of Jonathan Smith, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us to talk MSU Athletics. He and Huge talked about a big win for Izzo and the team over the weekend, talked about MSU Football coming out of the bye-week, talked about the future of Jonathan Smith, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour, we were joined by Jeff Risdon from Lions Wire so he and Huge could talk about our Detroit Lions. Jeff and Huge broke down yesterday's win over the Commanders and gave their thought's on some of the changes the Lions made, talked about Dan Campbell taking over in the offensive play calling, talked about all of the weapons the team has, looked ahead to Sunday's game against the Eagles, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. He and Huge talked about how dominant the Lions looked in that win over the Commanders, talked about some of the changes they noticed yesterday, gave their thought's on Dan Campbell calling the plays, looked ahead to the Eagles, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He and Huge talked about MSU Hockey and their win over Penn State, talked about Spartan Basketball's win over Arkansas, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan Basketball, Michigan Football coming out of the bye-week, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about what they liked from yesterday's win the most, talked about utilizing the guys that we have, gave their thought's on Dan Campbell's play calling, looked ahead to the Eagles, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to talk MSU Athletics. He and Huge talked about a big win for Izzo and the team over the weekend, talked about MSU Football coming out of the bye-week, talked about the future of Jonathan Smith, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The guys and TJ give their picks for this week.
The guys opened today's show with some thoughts on a list of the most valuable Big Ten head coaching jobs that had MSU very low. They heard from a bunch of the people on this before doing the "Prop Bet Casino" to round out the hour.
The guys start the show with a list of the most appealing head coaching jobs in college football, which has MSU ranked near the bottom.
The people chime in on the MSU Football conversation.
TJ discusses today's first-hour topic.
Mike and Rico hear from more of the people on the MSU football conversation.
We answered your questions — on Michgian State basketball, lineup decisions, the prognosis for this MSU season and the addition of new recruit Jasiah Jervis, on MSU football and the decisions ahead with Jonathan Smith, and how the Luke Fickell situation is similar and different, on the Tigers, Lions, MSU hockey and the Big Ten Network's issue with hockey, on fighting with your spouse, crimes we've committed and more.Â
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The NFL Trade Deadline has passed, and after the Lions dropped a game to the Vikings, are we at a crossroads with Detroit's season? Wolverines beat Purdue and the Spartans lost to Minnesota, but are both fan bases not feeling great about their teams? College hoops underway, World Series thoughts, some Prep Spotlight playoff updates, and a Tedertainment Tonight. All that and more, take a listen and hit us up! Thanks to: Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center, Nelson House Funeral Home, Rivals Taphouse & Grille, AZee Branding Solutions, Kori Shook & Associates, Success Group Mortgage & Servicing, Jacobs Insurance, Shiawassee County Fair, Nichols Painting, SportsNet MI
We opened with a conversation on new Michigan State basketball commitment Jasiah Jervis and what landing him means to MSU's program. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' Super Bowl prospects and the state of MSU and Michigan football (22:00). Plus, this week's football picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (42:00).
In the news today- Lansing and East Lansing Charter Amendment Proposals are at Odds, Students, faculty, reel over consequences of budget cuts at MSU board meeting, Students, faculty blast MSU for charges against Pro-Palestinian protestor, Michigan State Football vs. Minnesota Gophers.Â
The guys do this week's "Prop Bet Casino".
Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people who offer their two cents on the college football topic at hand.
The guys wonder if the people of Detroit are too focused on the Lions to care about the state of MSU and Michigan Football.
Mike and Rico continue their conversation about the lack of interest in college football to start the show, trying to find other reasons besides the Lions that fans may be turned off to Michigan and Michigan State football.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football, the coaching situation, the game at Minnesota, the program's NIL resources, on MSU basketball after the exhibition against UConn, on the Tigers and Skubal, the Lions and Hutchinson, Halloween and more. Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us for our football picks and best bets (1:03:00).
Mike and Rico spent the first half of the third hour wondering which qualities the inevitable new Michigan State football head coach should have. Then, they reacted to a report about LSU's firing of Brian Kelly.
Assuming Jonathan Smith is a goner, everyone goes around and gives their ideal characteristics for the next MSU Football head coach.
Valenti and Rico hear from some of the people who offer what they want in the next MSU football head coach.
Valenti and Rico hear from the people on Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.
The guys do this week's CFB edition of "Can We Say That?"
David reads a few ticket texts, which the guys react to.
The guys wonder if Jonathan Smith should make a QB change with the season essentially lost.
Mike and Rico wonder if Jonathan Smith made the wrong decision keeping QB Aiden Chiles in for the majority of their matchup with Michigan Football before beginning to take your calls.
The guys put a bow on today's show rounding out the topic they dedicated the entire show to: Michigan-MSU from this past weekend.
The guys hear from a few more of the people before the end of the show.
Valenti and Rico go to the people to hear their best and worst moments from both teams in the MSU-Michigan football rivalry.
The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".
Mike and Rico discuss the best and worst moments they've seen from both Michigan and MSU football in their historic rivalry.
The guys opened the final hour with their final expectations for MSU/Michigan tomorrow.