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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.
The guys and TJ give their picks for this week.
TJ discusses today's first-hour topic.
Mike and Rico hear from more of the people on the MSU football conversation.
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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".
New Skubal theory? Dolphins fire sale? Burchie from Allen Park.
The Football picks.
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.
Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people who offer their two cents on the college football topic at hand.
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).
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.
Valenti and Rico hear from some of the people who offer what they want in the next MSU football head coach.
Assuming Jonathan Smith is a goner, everyone goes around and gives their ideal characteristics for the next MSU Football head coach.
In the news today- MSU women's soccer secures No. 2 seed in final game of regular season, Nearly 100 laid off through budget cuts, president says, MSU men's soccer loses in final non-conference matchup, Three takeaways from the fifth straight loss, Michigan State football
The guys wonder if Jonathan Smith should make a QB change with the season essentially lost.
The guys hear from a few more of the people before the end of the show.
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.
David reads a few ticket texts, which the guys react to.
The guys do this week's CFB edition of "Can We Say That?"
Valenti and Rico hear from the people on Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.
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.
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, Jonathan Smith, what the program should do next, on AD J Batt, QB Aidan Chiles, the loss to Michigan, the Pistons, Red Wings, MSU hoops and more.
Tough loss for MSU.
Hot take Gator!
The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".
A few comments from Doug Karsch earlier about Michigan football have the guys wondering the stakes for both Michigan and MSU going into tomorrow's game.
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.
Valenti and Rico go to the people to hear their best and worst moments from both teams in the MSU-Michigan football rivalry.
We answered your questions — on Michigan State football, the future of the program and what outcome is best for the Spartans against Michigan, on MSU basketball after the Spartans' exhibition game against Bowling Green, on the Tigers, the NBA's gambling problem, life and more.
The guys continue to underline the major issues brought upon by NIL in college football.
Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on their NIL conversation at hand.
The guys began today's show discussing how Michigan State football's recent effort ties into the overall issues seen across the college football landscape with NIL. They heard from some of the people on this topic before David gave his best bets to round out the hour.
Mike and Rico open the show with a discussion on the state of NIL in college sports and how Michigan State Football is a microcosm of the major issues.
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to the Lions' win over the Buccaneers last night on MNF. They posed multiple Lions-related "Can We Say That?"s and discussed if they're moving the goal posts on their long-term expectations for the team now. Plus, they broke down the importance of MSU-Michigan for Jonathan Smith and the MSU Football program as a whole.
The guys continue their Michigan State/Michigan football conversation, asking the people if they're still moved by rivalry games in college sports.
Mike and Rico hear from the people on MSU-Michigan this weekend.
Mike and Rico continue their conversation on the MSU/Michigan rivalry, discussing how it has changed since the introduction of NIL.
The guys give their thoughts on the MSU/Michigan rivalry ahead of their annual matchup this Saturday.
Valenti and Rico spent this hour breaking down how MSU Football will fare against Michigan this weekend and how important the game is for them.