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Mike wonders what others think of his MSU/Jonathan Smith opinions.
The guys hear from the people on the expectations for Michigan State football and if Jonathan Smith can turn the program around.
Valenti goes over a few points related to MSU football and its head coach Jonathan Smith.
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and Joe Rossi's comments about MSU's receivers, on the Spartans' schedule and how much of it is truly a toss-up, on the Tigers coming out of the trade deadline and Jason's experience at Comerica on Monday night, on why Couch is actually the Rube and more.
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and Joe Rossi's comments about MSU's receivers, on the Spartans' schedule and how much of it is truly a toss-up, on the Tigers coming out of the trade deadline and Jason's experience at Comerica on Monday night, on why Couch is actually the Rube and more.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football, position groups of intriguing, what-ifs in program and MSU history, on CMU and proper punishment, from shunning to death, coverage of U-M football, the Tigers and the trade deadline and more.
We opened with our takes on Michigan State football after the first day of fall camp — including on Aidan Chiles, the backup QB situation and the good news and potential concerns about MSU's defense. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman on the Big Ten's preferred College Football Playoff format, scheduling and this season's contenders and dark horses in Big Ten play (13:30). Then our friend Harry Gagnon joined us for golf and baseball bets (41:00). And finally, the NCAA finally moves in on CMU (56:00).
We opened with our takes on Michigan State football after the first day of fall camp — including on Aidan Chiles, the backup QB situation and the good news and potential concerns about MSU's defense. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman on the Big Ten's preferred College Football Playoff format, scheduling and this season's contenders and dark horses in Big Ten play (13:30). Then our friend Harry Gagnon joined us for golf and baseball bets (41:00). And finally, the NCAA finally moves in on CMU (56:00).
Rico and Riger discuss whether MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith or Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore has more pressure going into the 2025 college football season.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football and what to make of what came out of Big Ten media days, on season-win totals, on MSU basketball, the Tigers' despair and whether they should be sellers at the trade deadline, coverage of U-M football and more.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football and what to make of what came out of Big Ten media days, on season-win totals, on MSU basketball, the Tigers' despair and whether they should be sellers at the trade deadline, coverage of U-M football and more.
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, basketball and hockey, including the addition of a massive new recruit, and on the Tigers and the decision to pull Tarik Skubal before the end of the seventh inning Sunday, on Scottie Scheffler and the Tiger Woods comparisons, on U-M fans and coverage of U-M football, and more.
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, basketball and hockey, including the addition of a massive new recruit, and on the Tigers and the decision to pull Tarik Skubal before the end of the seventh inning Sunday, on Scottie Scheffler and the Tiger Woods comparisons, on U-M fans and coverage of U-M football, and more.
We answered your questions about minimum expectations for Michigan State football in Year 2 under Jonathan Smith, on MSU basketball, coverage of Michigan football, Aidan Chiles vs. Bryce Underwood, the Tigers' needs, and plenty of "July topics."
We returned from vacation, digging into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and likely wins and pivotal games, and MSU basketball and the growth of a couple players, on Michigan football amid continued scandal, the suddenly sliding Tigers, and some "July topics", including a couple stories worth telling.
We were joined by Chris Balas from theWolverine.com in our second hour so he could update us on Michigan Athletics. He and Huge looked ahead to the start of the regular season, Chris filled us in on all the guys that Sherrone Moore has recruited that will make an impact, Chris updated us on Dusty May and Michigan Basketball, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about what new AD J Batt has been doing in his first few weeks, talked about the Tigers, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking about MSU Football as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He updated us on guy that Jonathan Smith has recruited that should make an impact this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talked about MSU Football as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He updated us on guy that Jonathan Smith has recruited that should make an impact this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we're broadcasting from Big Rapids as Huge is promoting the Wild Bill's Tobacco Great Lakes Cigarfest in Pontiac on July 26th. Throughout the show we were joined by some of our great guests to talk about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal joined us. He and Huge talked about a bad series against Seattle over the weekend, gave their thought's on if it's time to panic or not, talked about the bad pitching over the weekend, and much more. We were then joined by Alex Urban from the "Eat 'em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" so we could get his thought's on the rough weekend for the Tigers. He and Huge talked about the positive and negatives from the weekend, gave their thought's on Parker Meadows, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Aaron Butler who handles lakeshore division for Wild Bill's. He filled us in on all of the great things you'll be able to find at the Cigarfest later this month. We were joined by Chris Balas from theWolverine.com in our second hour so he could update us on Michigan Athletics. He and Huge looked ahead to the start of the regular season, Chris filled us in on all the guys that Sherrone Moore has recruited that will make an impact, Chris updated us on Dusty May and Michigan Basketball, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about what new AD J Batt has been doing in his first few weeks, talked about the Tigers, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking about MSU Football as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He updated us on guy that Jonathan Smith has recruited that should make an impact this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We returned from vacation, digging into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and likely wins and pivotal games, and MSU basketball and the growth of a couple players, on Michigan football amid continued scandal, the suddenly sliding Tigers, and some "July topics", including a couple stories worth telling.
We dug into our takes and yours – on MSU basketball after the Kaleb Glenn injury, MSU football's surge in recruiting, what the Tigers should do to solve their pitching woes, the Pistons offseason and more.
We dug into our takes and yours – on MSU basketball after the Kaleb Glenn injury, MSU football's surge in recruiting, what the Tigers should do to solve their pitching woes, the Pistons offseason and more.
Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, NBA Playoffs, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as Alex Urban from the "Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" joined us. He and Huge talked about last night's win against the Pirates, talked about the resurgence of Javy Baez, gave their thoughts on if what the Tigers are doing is sustainable, and more. We were then joined by Scoop Jackson from ESPN Chicago to talk about the NBA Playoffs. He and Huge gave their thought's on if the Pacers or Thunder will win it all, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about expectations for MSU Football this season, he told us how he can help you with your retirement, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We were joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about expectations for MSU Football this season, he told us how he can help you with your retirement, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In our second hour, we were joined by Chris Balas from theWolverine.com so he and Huge could talk about Michigan Football. He and Huge talked about their expectations for this season, gave their thought's on if Bryce Underwood can make an impact from the start, and more. We were then joined by Doug Karsch who is the voice of Michigan Football. He talked about his expectations for this season, talked about Bryce Underwood, and more. We were then joined by John Maakaron from Sports Illustrated and the Detroit Sports Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Lions in the off-season, gave their expectations for the Lions this season, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He talked about what Jonathan Smith and MSU Football have been up to in the off-season, talked about expectations for the regular season, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We were joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He talked about what Jonathan Smith and MSU Football have been up to in the off-season, talked about expectations for the regular season, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, NBA Playoffs, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers as Alex Urban from the "Eat 'Em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" joined us. He and Huge talked about last night's win against the Pirates, talked about the resurgence of Javy Baez, gave their thoughts on if what the Tigers are doing is sustainable, and more. We were then joined by Scoop Jackson from ESPN Chicago to talk about the NBA Playoffs. He and Huge gave their thought's on if the Pacers or Thunder will win it all, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about expectations for MSU Football this season, he told us how he can help you with your retirement, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Chris Balas from theWolverine.com so he and Huge could talk about Michigan Football. He and Huge talked about their expectations for this season, gave their thought's on if Bryce Underwood can make an impact from the start, and more. We were then joined by Doug Karsch who is the voice of Michigan Football. He talked about his expectations for this season, talked about Bryce Underwood, and more. We were then joined by John Maakaron from Sports Illustrated and the Detroit Sports Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Lions in the off-season, gave their expectations for the Lions this season, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He talked about what Jonathan Smith and MSU Football have been up to in the off-season, talked about expectations for the regular season, and more. Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us in our final hour to talk about Michigan Football. He and Huge talked about the off-season for the Wolverines, talked about their expectations for this season, gave their thoughts on Bryce Underwood, and more. We then played Bill's earlier Huge opinion on what's currently happening with Caitlyn Clark and the WNBA. We wrapped up the show with Bill's earlier conversations with Alex Urban and Mitch Lyons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first of a two-part podcast, we answered your questions on Michigan State football and changing vibes and recruiting, on Jonathan Smith expectations, on the Blue Wall and more.
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.
In the first of a two-part podcast, we answered your questions on Michigan State football and changing vibes and recruiting, on Jonathan Smith expectations, on the Blue Wall and more.
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.
David joins with a list of CFB programs, asking the guys if they're buying or selling the hype behind each going into the 2025 season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football and whether fans should have faith in Jonathan Smith and for how long, on MSU basketball and whether Jase Richardson or another headliner could have been brought in through the transfer portal, on MSU's NIL situation, on U-M hoops and being a "Michigan Man", on how our show began and what we think of each other, on the Tigers and trades that make sense and more.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football and whether fans should have faith in Jonathan Smith and for how long, on MSU basketball and whether Jase Richardson or another headliner could have been brought in through the transfer portal, on MSU's NIL situation, on U-M hoops and being a "Michigan Man", on how our show began and what we think of each other, on the Tigers and trades that make sense and more.
We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith, on MSU basketball and Jase Richardson, NIL and the state of college sports, on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal and his future with the team, along with some deep thoughts on life and sport.
We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith, on MSU basketball and Jase Richardson, NIL and the state of college sports, on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal and his future with the team, along with some deep thoughts on life and sport.
We opened with a conversation with Detroit News columnist John Niyo on the Detroit Tigers' start to the season, the story lines and what's real about this team and what might not be, and on the Lions' schedule, advantages and disadvantages and the window ahead (6:00). Then our discussion on MSU football fan angst stemming from a local recruit's decision (38:00).
We answered your questions on Michigan State football and basketball, on the state of both programs, Tom Izzo and Jonathan Smith, on MSU's athletic director situation, sports that could be cut, on punishment for Michigan football, on the Tigers, on The Rube in Prison, and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.
On this week's Best Of Valenti, David joins for an "In Football Today" to discuss the teams with the best 2025 NFL Drafts. Plus, the guys react to Steve Yzerman's press conference, Mike rips apart MSU Football, and they debate who the Pistons should pursue in a trade this offseason after their series loss to the Knicks.
We answered your questions on the firing of Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller and the reasons for it, whether it was justified, what MSU needs in its next AD for its football program and athletic department, on MSU's basketball roster, the Tigers, Pistons and more.
The guys react to MSU parting ways with AD Alan Haller, wondering if the school will be able to figure out NIL anytime soon.
We dug into our takes and yours — on the state of MSU football and basketball, and MSU sports in general, on fan concerns and negativity around the Spartan football program and whether it's overdone, on the Pistons and accountability for refs, on trusting Brad Holmes, on Shedeur Sanders, the Tigers, why anyone would ever attend an NFL draft, disappointing our parents and more.
We were joined by The Athletic's James Edwards for a conversation on the Pistons-Knicks playoff series, the future of the Pistons, and the state of MSU basketball (5:00). Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' NFL draft priorities, the Lions roster, his favorite players atop the draft, and the state of MSU football (31:30).
Rico and Stoney question why Michigan State football did not have a spring game.
Rico and Stoney start this short show following Tigers baseball reacting to their loss and the struggles of Riley Greene at the plate this season. They read your ticket texts and a take a call before doing an "In Football Today" and then discussing MSU Football not having a spring game.