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This edition of the Best Of The Valenti Show gets underway with Mike's question to both MSU/Michigan fans after last weekend's March Madness results. Then, the guys do a "Mock Draft Mania", break down the Red Wings' loss to end a brutal March, pose a Sam LaPorta-centered Lions mock trade, and ask which of 4 possibilities is most likely.

We opened discussing Tom Izzo's comments about the Phoenix Suns head coaching Job and other upcoming games on MSU's schedule. Then The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us to talk the MSU-Michigan dynamic in basketball right now, MSU and Michigan football and the Detroit Lions' treatment of Frank Ragnow and the draft (19:00). Plus, our best bets for the NCAA tournament and golf (43:00), and takes on the Jaden Ivey situation (52:00).

We opened discussing Tom Izzo's comments about the Phoenix Suns head coaching Job and other upcoming games on MSU's schedule. Then The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us to talk the MSU-Michigan dynamic in basketball right now, MSU and Michigan football and the Detroit Lions' treatment of Frank Ragnow and the draft (19:00). Plus, our best bets for the NCAA tournament and golf (43:00), and takes on the Jaden Ivey situation (52:00).

The guys read your texts and take your calls on today's topics thus far.

The guys began with their reactions to Michigan State's defeat and Michigan advancing to the Final Four. They posed one question for each fanbase before ending the hour with "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico field your final calls of the show.

The guys hear from the people for the final time of the show.

Mike and Rico go to the callers one more time on today's show.

We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball's win over UCLA on Tuesday night and what can be taken from it, including Mick Cronin's asinine postgame behavior. Then a conversation with Ant Wright on this Michigan team, MSU's path to a Final Four and the Big Ten (24:00).

The guys did part 2 of the top 25 storylines of the 2025 NFL season at the start of the third hour. Then, they offered a few more Michigan-MSU thoughts before playing "Who Said It?" to round out the hour.

Mike and Rico began the second hour with their thoughts on the importance of MSU-Michigan tonight and whether people will still be as invested in the rivalry as they have before college basketball was "ruined". They reminisced about moments from old matchups and took a bunch of your calls on tonight's game.

The guys discuss some of their favorite moments from the MSU-Michigan basketball rivalry and let the people chime in on their conversation as well.

Valenti and Rico hear from the people for the final time today.

The guys began today's show with their thoughts on the proposed Big Ten private equity deal and how Michigan & Michigan State may or may not be involved. Then, they got around to an In Football Today to wrap up the hour.

Mike and Rico discuss the rumored Big Ten private equity deal.

The guys hear from a few more of the people before the end of the show.

The guys continued the MSU-Michigan thoughts in the second hour, taking a few different angles to mix things up. They took a bunch of your calls and read your ticket texts before reacting to LSU firing Brian Kelly.

Mike and Rico began today's show with their reactions to Michigan's win over Michigan State in their annual meeting. They discussed the job (or lack thereof) that Jonathan Smith did and whether Michigan should be satisfied with their win. Then, the guys did their first "Can We Say That?" of the day.

Valenti and Rico hear from the people on Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.

Valenti and Rico go to the people to hear their best and worst moments from both teams in the MSU-Michigan football rivalry.

Valenti and Rico take some more of your calls on their MSU/Michigan football discussion.

The people chimed in on the Michigan State/Jonathan Smith and Michigan expectations conversation.

The guys opened the final hour with their final expectations for MSU/Michigan tomorrow.

Mike and Rico hear from the people one final time this show.

The guys dedicated the final hour of the show to giving their expectations and taking your final calls of the show.

The guys spent the third hour talking amongst themselves and with the people about the best and the worst moments of the MSU and Michigan football rivalry.

The guys picked up where they left off with the MSU/Michigan conversation in the second hour. Then, they did "The Picks" to round out the hour.

The guys spent the second hour with an extended conversation on the Michigan/MSU football rivalry and if it means anything to you anymore. They took plenty of your calls and read your ticket texts.

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 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.

We opened talking Lions and MSU football and what's at stake for the program and Jonathan Smith this Saturday against Michigan. Then a conversation with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on the MSU-Michigan rivalry, her MSU football memories and NIL (24:30). Followed by a conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on MSU football, the coaching situation, the game against Michigan and the Lions (36:00). Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's football games and with his best bets (1:03:30).

The guys discuss the importance of Michigan-MSU for Jonathan Smith and MSU Football.

Mike and Rico opened the third hour with a CFB-themed "Can We Say That?". Then, they spent the rest of the hour dishing on their observations from Michigan and MSU football's games this past weekend.

The guys continue to give their takeaways from MSU/Michigan football from this past weekend.

The guys discuss which local football team has the most to prove.

TJ offers his two cents on which of the Lions and Michigan/MSU football has the most to prove this week.

Mike and Rico take a few more of your calls in response to the question they posed earlier.

Mike and Rico got this Football Friday show going with a question about MSU/Michigan football and the Lions, and which of these teams has the most to prove this weekend. The guys were joined by TJ Lang in the second hour to get his opinion on the inaugural topic of the day before they previewed Lions-Ravens on Monday night and did "The Picks". Then, they finished out the show revisiting their conversation on MSU/Michigan.

The guys discuss which local football teams' game is the hardest this weekend.

The people respond to the question of which of MSU football, Michigan football, and the Lions games are more important this weekend.

The guys opened the second hour talking about how important MSU and Michigan football's games are tomorrow. Then, TJ Lang made his triumphant return to the show, ribbing Kenny for stealing waters and participating in this week's edition of "The Picks" to close out the hour.

TJ Lang shares his thoughts on the expectations for MSU and Michigan football this weekend.

The guys wrapped up the final show of the week giving their final thoughts and taking your calls on all the different topics discussed today.

TJ Lang stuck around in the third hour, where the guys covered plenty of topics, including what to think of MSU and Michigan football's matchups this weekend. They also talked about the breaking news that former Lions DE has signed with the Eagles before playing "Who Said It".

Mike and Rico continue their thoughts on the week 1 CFB matchups.

Mike and Rico began the show with their thoughts on MSU and Michigan football's wins in week 1 of the CFB season. They took a few of your calls before they did their first "Can We Say That?" of the year.

Mike and Rico opened the second hour breaking down the worst and best case of both Michigan and Michigan State Football in 2025. Then, they did "The Picks" for the first time this season.