December 27, 2023: Michigan State will complete its non-conference schedule on Saturday afternoon against Missouri Valley opponent, Indiana State. This is a matchup that hasn’t occurred since the teams faced off in one of the most famous college basketball games in history - the 1979 national championship game featuring Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Obviously, MSU won that game but like then, this Sycamores team is no pushover. Complicating matters for the Spartans is the loss of reserve freshman point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. who sustained a non life threatening gun shot wound to his leg over the holidays and will be sidelined for quite a while. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Have you wondered why the world no longer looks clear out of your windows? Maybe you need a professional to clean them. There’s no better option for your window cleaning than your neighborhood window cleaners at the Squeegee Squad. They clean residential, commercial, and high rise windows. Also, if you need power washing on your house, the Squeegee Squad will treat it with kid gloves with their gentle wash that uses low pressure and surfactants. You won’t find a better team to care for the exterior or your house or business than the Squeegee Squad of Grand Rapids (https://squeegeesquad.com/locations/grand-rapids-mi/). Book your free estimate here. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #IndianaState

December 21, 2023: Michigan State destroyed the Stony Brook Seawolves Thursday night at the Breslin Center 99-55. The final score doesn’t even do justice to the game as the Spartans led 48-12 at the break with suffocating defense. They held Stony Brook to 29% from the field and 19% from 3 for the game. The night was highlighted by Jaden Akins scoring a career high 22 points and Xavier Booker chipping in a career high scoring and rebounding effort with 11 and 7 respectively. MSU’s guard had 31 assists to only 5 turnovers with both AJ and Fears recording 10 assists each. Overall, a great feel good game where MSU kept the great effort level they have had for the last three games to head into the break. Finally, Steven Izzo recorded his first career assist and Nick Sanders his first career three pointer. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #StonyBrook

December 19, 2023: Michigan State will host the Stony Brook Seawolves on Thursday at the Breslin as the last game before their Christmas break. We are fast approaching the Big Ten season and this will be the last of two ‘tune ups’ for the Spartans. Stony Brook, like many of these matchups against smaller schools should serve as an opportunity for MSU to work on itself and allow players chances to grow and learn. It also, might be the last opportunity for Steven Izzo to get in a game and have a chance to score before his career ends at MSU. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #StonyBrook

December 18, 2023: Michigan State cruised to a comfortable 79-62 win over the visiting Golden Grizzlies from Oakland at the Breslin Center Monday night. Tyson Walker scored 14 which gave him over 1000 points as a Spartan to go along with his 1000+ points at Northeastern. MSU controlled the game comfortably about midway through the first half and built a 20 plus point lead early in the second over an outmatched Oakland club. Once again, the center position had a good night with Cooper and Sissoko combining for 14 points and 16 rebounds. The guards also had a good collective effort with 19 assists and no turnovers. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Oakland #OUGrizz

December 17, 2023: Michigan State will once again be taking the Oakland Grizzlies in their 21st meeting. MSU is currently 20-0 against the Griz which either means Oakland is due or they just can’t figure out how to beat the Spartans. Either way, MSU will try to maintain the good vibes it had coming out of its last game two days earlier against Baylor. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Oakland #OaklandGriz

December 16, 2023: Michigan State flipped the script against the Baylor Bears jumping out to a gigantic lead in the first half and carrying it into half time up 45-17. In fact, even Tyson Walker outscored the entire Baylor team in the first half 18-17. Despite Baylor making an early push, MSU responded after the lead getting cut to 20 but pushing it back up to nearly 30 points. The Spartans never let Baylor get any traction and cruised over the finish line with a comfortable 24 point win over previously undefeated top 10 Baylor. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #BaylorBears #Baylor

December 14, 2023: MSU continues its usual gauntlet of non-conference matchups as it faces #7 Baylor in Detroit on Saturday. The Bears are undefeated and boast the #2 offense in the country. Defensively they’re not bad either clocking in at #62. In contrast, Michigan State is still reeling from an 0-2 Big Ten start and multiple problems in their lineup. From poor shooting to inconsistent rebounding and defense, this Spartans team is looking for answers. Whether they find any against this fearsome Baylor team is anyone’s guess. November 7, 2023: Michigan State hosted James Madison to open the 2023-24 season and came away with a x-x win tonight.   Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #BaylorBears #BaylorBasketball

December 10, 2023: Michigan State once again has trouble getting the offense going when it counts and falls to Nebraska 77-70 in Lincoln. Despite leading by 3 with the ball and under 5 to play, MSU went 1 for its last 8 shots down the stretch and fell to 0-2 in the Big Ten to start the season. Malik Hall played well with 22 points and 7 rebounds but didn’t have enough help. Nebraska shot 50% from the field against a porous MSU defense that seemed to either give up back door cuts or open threes throughout the game. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState

December 8, 2023: It's no secret that Michigan State's basketball team is reeling. After a summer of high expectations, the team has been largely disappointing in not developing into the title contender most had expected. Although the team has shown a lot of times of promise, those times are often sandwiched between unimpressive offensive performances. The offense looks stagnant most games which is exacerbated by inconsistent rebounding and defense. Also, the much ballyhooed transition game that was talked about during the offseason has failed to materialize. The Spartans are now one of the slowest teams in the Big Ten and perhaps by extension, struggling mightily behind the arc. They head into Lincoln much like last season, following up a surprising home Big Ten opener at home. Hopefully, like last year, they find a way to 'get right' and come back to East Lansing with a win before their next matchup after finals against Baylor. November 7, 2023: Michigan State hosted James Madison to open the 2023-24 season and came away with a x-x win tonight.   Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Nebraska #Cornhuskers

December 5, 2023: Michigan State drops its opener to the Wisconsin Badgers at home, 70-57. The game was disappointing on so many levels. The Spartans were out rebounded, out shot, and generally out hustled all over the floor. It was a surprisingly uninspiring effort from a team of veterans who looked not the least bit prepared after a six day rest.   Once again, MSU had a bad open to the game requiring a huge effort from Tyson Walker to try and pull them back. Again, Tyson almost did it but despite having multiple possessions only down 3 points, Michigan State was unable to get over the hump and fell behind never to approach the Badgers again. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Badgers #Wisconsin

December 4, 2023: The early abbreviated Big Ten play has begun and has already had some interesting developments. Purdue lost its opener in Evanston to Northwestern which is exactly what happened to the Spartans last year (although it was at home). This year, the Badgers come to visit and they're coming off a big victory over #3 Marquette at home. The game will be a challenge and if Michigan State wants to have the season it hopes to have, it needs to start with a win here. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Badgers #WisconsinBasketball

November 30, 2023: On Tuesday evening, Michigan State played the Georgia Southern Eagles from the Sun Belt Conference and did exactly what we hoped they would do - win easily. This game was really never in doubt but there were definitely some very interesting story lines that came from the game. The top story was that AJ Hoggard was replaced in the starting lineup with Tre Holloman. And Tre responded well finishing with 7 points on 2-4 shooting and 10 assists to just 2 turnovers. Jeremy Fears Jr. spelled Tre and also played significant minutes to finish with 6 points and 10 rebounds including a few assists. Although ultimately AJ played the most minutes, it will be interesting to see where Izzo goes moving forward with respect to the role, rotation, and minutes for AJ. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #GeorgiaSouthern

November 26, 2023: We are fast approaching the annual interruption of the nonconference schedule with a home and away Big Ten game. On December 5, MSU begins its march to a Big Ten title against Wisconsin, but first, it must face the Georgia Southern Eagles from the Sun Belt Conference. It's the second team from the Sun Belt that the Spartans will have faced but this team is no where near the level of competition like James Madison. This will be an opportunity for MSU to build upon the small strides we saw in the Arizona game. Can they come out with the fire they showed in the second half against the Wildcats? Will the shooting finally start to come around? Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #GeorgiaSouthern

November 24, 2023: Michigan State got to play a premium game on Thanksgiving Day after the Lions game against the Arizona Wildcats in Palm Springs, CA. Although the game was entertaining and the Spartans fought all the way back to take a late lead on the 'Cats, they ended up falling 72-66  with a 9-0 Arizona run.  Things looked bleak in the first half with MSU going down by as many as 15 points. Fortunately, Tyson Walker willed them back into the game keeping contact with Arizona and cutting the lead to 7 before a last second three at the buzzer in the first half. In the second half, the script flipped with the Spartans as the aggressors on both ends of the court.  Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #ArizonaWildcats

November 21, 2023: Thanksgiving is a day for turkey, stuffing, napping, football, and this year - MSU basketball. In a premiere matchup against a top rated Arizona Wildcats team, the Spartans might be facing their most difficult test of the year. Arizona comes into the game at 5-0 with a signature win on the road at Cameron Indoor Arena against the Duke Blue Devils. Featuring a sensational sophomore guard, Kylan Boswell, and two 7 foot centers, the Wildcats will be a formidable test for this MSU team. Can Michigan State hold on inside against the giants and keep a team shooting over 41% from 3 in check? Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #ArizonaWildcats #Wildcats

November 19, 2023: Capping what was a very good weekend for MSU sports fans with a basketball victory over Butler Friday night, the football team winning a road game, the MSU hockey team sweeping #1 Wisconsin, and the Lions coming from behind to climb to 8-2 on the season, the win over Alcorn State was icing on the cake. The Spartans were without leading scorer Tyson Walker but didn't need him as Tre Holloman had a career high 17 point behind 5/5 shooting from 3 to go along with five assists and 1 turnover and 2 steals. Aside from Tre's 3s came the highlight dunk of the season by Coen Carr who posterized a hapless Brave by going through him for a two handed dunk on his head.  This was a game Michigan State needed to gain some confidence and maintain their focus which they largely did. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #AlcornState

November 18, 2023: Alcorn State comes to visit the Breslin Sunday night in a tune up for MSU's premiere game against Arizona on Thanksgiving Day. The Braves are from the SWAC which is a traditional 16 seed in the NCAA tournament. In short, this shouldn't be a game that stresses Michigan State fans too much. Alcorn State is a team this year that struggles on both ends of the court. Their profile is of a team that is challenged to score or defend - not the makings of a successful group. The only things they do well is get to the line (which they shoot poorly) and forcing turnovers through steals. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #AlcornState

November 17, 2023: The Spartans badly needed a game where they could build upon the positives in the Duke loss and Butler had the unfortunate luck to be the victim of MSU's growth. In a game that Michigan State started out good offensively, Butler was never really in the game after about the 10 minute mark in the first half. MSU pulled away to lead by 12 into the break and never really looked back the rest of the way. It was an emotional homecoming for Pierre Brooks II and one which did not see him play as well as we are sure he would have preferred. The Spartans held the Bulldogs to less than 30% shooting from the field and outrebounded them 52-42. Also, MSU continued to show growth on the offensive boards pulling down nearly 40% of their misses. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #ButlerBulldogs #Butler

November 15, 2023: After dropping a game to Duke in the Champions Classic, Michigan State heads back to the Breslin Center to play the Butler Bulldogs. The game is the last one of the series known as the Gavitt Games which matched Big Ten and Big East programs throughout the years.  Butler comes in coached by a guy very familiar to MSU fans - Thad Matta. Matta is in his second season and has his team off to a good start at 3-0. Of particular interest to Spartan fans will be the return of transfer Pierre Brooks as he makes his return back to East Lansing for the first time since leaving the team in the Spring. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #ButlerBulldogs #Butler

November 14, 2023: Michigan State faced off against the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic tonight and lost 74-65. Neither team looked like it was playing crisply and struggled in the first ten minutes of the game to score. Duke largely couldn't get a shot up because of turnovers caused by MSU and Michigan State couldn't make open jumpers. By the end of the first half, Duke started to pull away by hitting a few shots and getting Malik Hall in foul trouble since he was doing the majority of the damage for the Spartans. In the second half, MSU finally started to find the bottom of the net as they hit 4-6 three pointers and shot nearly 60% from the field. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough as Duke hit just enough 3s and free throws to stay one to three possessions up on MSU. Clearly, despite the loss, the Spartans showed glimmers of the team we think they can be this year. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Dukebasketball #DukeBlueDevils

November 11, 2023: Michigan State has competed in the early season Champions Classic with Kansas, Kentucky, and Duke for so long it almost feels as if it has been going forever. The round robin matchup has been around since 2011 and will once again be a great measuring stick for these Spartans.  This year, MSU gets a talented Duke team who is coming off a 5 point loss to Arizona at home. Similar to last year where the Spartans faced national player of the year candidate, Oscar Tshiebwe, they get to face another in Kyle Filipowski. Filipowski is a 6'11" sophomore hitting over 50% from 3 and figures to be a huge challenge for MSU's defense. In an early matchup with plenty of story lines, one big one for MSU is their futility behind the arc. Their 2-31 shooting has been epically bad and needs to improve if they have any hope of competing with the Blue Devils. Also, Michigan State needs to avoid another slow and lackluster start or they may find no way to climb out the hole to compete. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #DukeBlueDevils #Dukebasketball

November 9, 2023: Michigan State exorcised a few demons Thursday night by beating Southern Indiana 74-51. The Spartans outscored the Screaming Eagles 37-14 in the first half with some suffocating defense. Unfortunately, the defense largely disappeared in the second half. MSU continues to get very spotty performance from its senior point guard, AJ Hoggard, which has led to erratic play and a general lack of smoothness on both sides of the floor. With Duke coming up in a few days, MSU will need its veterans to play their best to keep that game competitive. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #SouthernIndiana

November 8, 2023: If there was ever a time to get back on the court and cleanse your mouth it's the Spartans. After an historically poor shooting performance in the home opener against James Madison, MSU looks to get back on track before the Champions Classic next week. Although the USI Screaming Eagles should be easier competition for the Spartans, this game could be a check for how the upperclassman plan on playing this year. The team has now had back to back games with a lack of focus and intensity costing them two wins (of course, the first was and exhibition against Tennessee and didn't count.) Can Izzo get this team turned around before they head into the meat of the nonconference schedule? Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #USI #SouthernIndiana

November 7, 2023: In what has to be one of the most inexplicable opening nights in MSU basketball history, #4 MSU lost 79-76 to James Madison. They did this behind 1-20 3 point shooting, 23-37 FT shooting, and getting outrebounded by a very talented mid major program. The game highlighted the Spartans' recent lack of focus and intensity at the starts of game. Their lackadaisical effort was on full display as James Madison came out quick and physical and never let Michigan State get comfortable. All MSU can do now is hope to learn from their poor effort and correct those mistakes as they head further into the season. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #JamesMadisonDukes #JamesMadison

November 3, 2023: A lot like Christmas morning, Monday is the official start to the college basketball season in what we hope will be a very special and fun year for MSU hoops. The Dukes from James Madison, however, won't be a pushover. They won their conference last year (but lost in the conference tourney) and are favored to again this year. JMU ranks in the top 150 on KenPom which puts them above Minnesota. Featured player, Terrence Edwards will be the player to watch for on James Madison. Edwards is a projected first team conference player and at 6'7" he could give MSU some fits playing at the wing with that size and skill. This should be a great test and warmup for the Spartans as they prepare for their matchup a week later against Duke in the Champions Classic. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #JamesMadison

October 29, 2023: Well, if you attended the game or watched it on TV, you would be excused for not realizing that the 89-88 last second loss to Tennessee at the Breslin wasn't a regular season game. Aside from the first 6 minutes of the game where the Vols leapt out to a 17-1 lead, the game felt every bit like the even and hard nosed game we anticipated. Although, there was no disqualification from 5 fouls, the game otherwise felt like any other game except that it was two extremely physical and skilled teams. The Spartans never led the game but pushed Tennessee throughout and tied it with under 5 seconds on a 3 from AJ Hoggard. Unfortunately, a foul was soon called on Tre Holloman leading to the Vols splitting a pair of free throws to win the game by one. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #TennesseeVols #Tennessee

October 27, 2023: Michigan State will host head coach Rick Barnes and top ten Tennessee in a final exhibition warmup to the Breslin Sunday afternoon. It was going to be a closed scrimmage like last year's in Knoxville, but the devastation that occurred in Maui moved both teams to open the game up as a fund raising opportunity. The game will be televised on BTN and we expect to see two teams with legitimate chances to make the Final Four face off. Like the Spartans, Tennessee is a veteran team that specializes in toughness, defense, and  rebounding which should be a good test of where MSU is to start the season. We will be especially watching MSU's rebounding to see if Hillsdale's offensive rebounding was just a blip or an alarm bell. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganStateBasketball #MichiganState #Tennessee

October 25, 2023: Michigan State opened its season on a rainy night in East Lansing by hosting D2 Hillsdale in an exhibition matchup. The game went much as you'd hope for Spartan fans as MSU cruised to an easy win. Of note, the team looked a lot different in their style of play and the freshmen came in and looked further along than freshmen usually do at the beginning of the season. Although it is just a warmup before the real games begin, MSU showed some relentless defense and full court pressure. Perhaps of even more importance was the tenacious ball pressure and connected switching in the half court which stymied Hillsdale from getting any sort of offensive flow. It's easy to get carried away in an exhibition game against a D2 opponent but Michigan State looked further along in their cohesion than they usually do at this time of the year. Part of that certainly has to do with the experience and familiarity of the seniors. However, we think a lot has to do with the real quality depth that was added to the team with the freshmen class. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MichiganState #MSUHoops #HillsdaleChargers

October 23, 2023: Michigan State has two warm-up games before its season opener in early November. The first of which is this Wednesday as they host the D2 Chargers from Hillsdale College. Although a small school, Hillsdale is an accomplished basketball program which has played in the D2 NCAA tournament 3 years in a row and the Elite 8 two years ago. Of interest to Spartan fans is not only how the new players incorporate with the veterans, but what is the style of play we can expect for the season? An open scrimmage this weekend gave the impression that MSU is going to play a lot faster and press full court. Also of note, MSU Sophomore center Jaxon Kohler developed a stress reaction in his foot and had surgery this week. He is expected to miss a few months and the team is hoping to get him back before Christmas. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #Hillsdale #MSU #Spartans #MSUHoops #MichiganState

October 19, 2023: Prior to last season, Michigan State had two straight disappointing years (by program standards) with teams that had early exits in the NCAA and not in contention for Big Ten titles. However, last year finished better with a Sweet Sixteen berth and almost an elite eight appearance. The season might have ended with a thrilling and heartbreaking OT loss to Kansas St. but it gave all Spartan fans reasons for optimism heading into 2023. There are a lot of reasons for that optimism. First, the seasons obviously ended on an up note with a semi-deep run in the NCAA tourney. Second, almost the entire roster from last year is returning aside from Joey Hauser. Finally, MSU is adding a top 5 recruiting class that highlights two McDonald All-Americans and a freak athlete. Last year the Spartans were not a typical MSU team. They played at a snail's pace, couldn't offensive rebound, and rarely scored (or tried) in transition. We expect all those factors to be reversed this season with improved quality of depth, experience, and athleticism. It isn't hard to see all sorts of reasons why this team might be very special. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

Octboer 17, 2023: Purdue fans must be struggling to properly define last season's team. Was it a successful one where they ran away with the Big Ten conference championship, won the Big Ten Tournament, secured a number one seed in the NCAA, and had a national player of the year in Zach Edey? Or was the year a failure where despite their #1 seed they failed to get out of the first round losing to an historically bad #16 seed in Fairleigh Dickinson? Despite Matt Painter's success during the regular season, his squads have been very poor in the postseason NCAA tournament. Not only is he only the second coach to lose in the first round as a #1 seed, but they have been eliminated by double digit seeds the last three year. Also, he has never made it to a final four. The question heading into this season with an almost intact roster from last year has to be whether or not the Boilers can repeat and achieve redemption. Can they do what Virginia did after losing its first round game and go on to win the NCAA tournament? Or will there be too much pressure to live up to the expectations? Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #BoilerUp #Purdue #Boilermakers #PurdueBasketball

October 16, 2023: 4* combo guard Jase Richardson committed to MSU yesterday adding to an already impressive 2024 recruiting class for Tom Izzo and the Spartans. Long time Michigan State fans will recognize the Richardson last name because Jase's father is former national champion and long time NBA player, Jason Richardson. Although Jase lacks some of the attributes of his father, namely his height and insane athleticism, he comes with a lot to like. Richardson features a nice handle, good looking shot, plus athleticism, and knack for rebounding as a 6'2" guard. With the likely departures next year in MSU's back court we expect he will make an impact as a freshman. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #JaseRichardson #Recruiting #MSU  

October 12, 2023: It's hard to describe the Ohio State Buckeyes' season last year as anything but an unmitigated disaster. A horrendous 13th place finish in the Big Ten, a defensive rating in the 200s, and nowhere near sniffing an NCAA bid. Our questions about Chris Holtman and whether he can take the next step haven't changed. The biggest liability for the Buckeyes has been defense where they struggle individually and as a team. Interestingly, that was a perceived strength of Holtman at his previous job at Butler. This year's squad looks on paper to have a lot more ability and history of playing defense so there is every reason to believe that Ohio State will figure it out this year. Unless they don't. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #Buckeyes #OhioState #OhioStateBasketball

October 9, 2023: Throughout the 2000s, Wisconsin was the epitome of consistency. The Badgers were always in the thick of things in the conference and aside from Michigan State, was probably the best team year in and year out. They racked up a lot of conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances over those 20 years. However, under the leadership of Greg Gard, Wisconsin has been just a touch less competitive. They missed the NCAA last year and were more vulnerable at home. They hope to turn things around this season returning almost the entire roster, staying healthy, and bringing in a dynamic transfer, AJ Storr, from St. Johns. Whether this will be the right recipe for the Badgers or not could certainly help determine the long term future of Gard. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #WisconsinBadgers #Wisconsinbasketball #Badgersbasketball

October 5, 2023: After a year in the wilderness with the abrupt midseason departure of former head coach, Mark Turgeon, the Terrapins returned again to prominence in the Big Ten last year. They did it with transfer point guard Jahmir Young under new head coach Kevin Willard from Seton Hall. Maryland made its hay at home last year in the Big Ten but struggled on the road despite being a fairly sound team on both ends of the court. This year, Maryland returns most of its players and adds some top level recruits suggesting that a high NCAA tournament bid is likely in their future. Whether there is enough horsepower to challenge Purdue and Michigan State for the conference title is still in doubt. The fastest way to turn things around for the best would be if the Terrapins could start hitting from outside as they were a dreadful 32.8% last season(#238 in the country). Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

October 2, 2023: The Indiana Hoosiers are considered one of the Blue Bloods of college basketball yet their program hasn't been at asustained elite level since Bobby Knight was head coach. That's a long time and Rod Woodson was brought in to reconstruct this languishing basketball program and put it on good footing for the next coach - whomever that is going to be.  However, despite Indiana's modest success last year in the regular season, they failed to win the league despite being the consensus pick. Also, they swept their rival at Purdue yet weren't even close to winning the Big Ten. They also flamed out early in the NCAA tournament failing yet again to make the second weekend. A trend that has persisted far too long in basketball crazy Indiana. This year's team look to be above average but probably not on the same level as the tops of the Big Ten.  Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #Hoosiers #Hoosierbasketball #IndianaHoosiers

September 28, 2023: They say there are a few things you can count on in this world: death, taxes, Iowa not playing defense, and now Illinois not having a point guard is on that list. Once again, the Illini are without a point guard as they have been unable to recruit a capable guard for the job or find one in the transfer portal. Perhaps it's just really bad luck or maybe something else is going on. For Illinois fans, it's some tough luck because they have all sorts of talent in the low post and wings which should translate into a very tough basketball team. But for the second year in a row, Illinois finds itself sorely lacking at the point which will probably limit how far this team can go this year. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #Illini #IllinoisBasketball

September 25, 2023: The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season much as they have for the past few - with questions. However, to Head Coach Fran McCaffrey's credit, Iowa has overcome their apparent deficiencies to easily make the NCAA tournament. Two years ago, after losing a great player in Luka Garza, they found another great set of players in the Murray twins. Well, Keegan and now Kris Murray are gone and in the NBA and Fran will once again try to reload with underrecruited players and a few transfers. It is hard to discount the Hawkeyes at this point so despite the apparent lack of parts, we will assume they have what it takes to sneak back into the NCAA tournament. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #Hawkeyes #IowaBasketball #FranMcCaffrey #Francon

September 21, 2023: Although basketball is a distant second in terms of importance to Michigan fans, there is still a good tradition of winning. However, Juwan Howard and the Wolverines seem to be slowly spiraling the drain. They enter the 2023-24 season after what can only be described as a disappointing season where they not only missed the NCAA tournament but lost in the NIT first round in a heart crushing fashion to Vanderbilt. The program feels like it is lost with strange roster construction and an inability to recruit to the level hoped for when Howard was hired. The Wolverines have struggled to recruit a point guard they trust going to the portal year after year.  Worse yet, the team that never could get over the hump last year will enter this season without two first round NBA draft picks (Jett Howard and Coby Bufkin) and the consensus number one transfer portal player, Hunter Dickinson. It's hard to envision that this team is going anywhere in the near future except on a slow circling of the drain. Perhaps they squeeze into the NCAA this year but going forward the future doesn't look rosy. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #Michigan #WolverinesBasketball #JuwanHoward #UMCirclingtheDrain

September 18, 2023: Rutgers has quietly become a serious pest and threat to teams in the Big Ten. After spending years as the league doormat, the Scarlet Knights are not only a legitimate challenge each night but have become somewhat of a regular in the NCAA tournament. Steve Pikiell has done a masterful job in creating a real program at a university with virtually no basketball tradition. However, last year was bit of a weird year for the Knights as they looked assured to make the field of 68 when all of a sudden, the wheels came off as they dropped 6 of their last eight games. Worse yet, one of those was to Minnesota who had a KenPom profile of a middling team in the SWAC.  Next year, Rutgers is poised to potentially get 2 of the top 5 high school recruits in the nation. This year, it might really struggle to recover and make it back into the NCAAs. The departures of Cam Spencer and Paul Mulcahy really put Pikiell and his team in a tough spot. They will have to hope that they can bring in enough scoring to overcome the loss of their two seasoned guards. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #RutgersBasketball #Rutgers #ScarletKnights

September 14, 2023: Although Purdue and its steamrolling through the Big Ten last year was the main headline - Northwestern may have had an even better season (at least compared to expectations). Chris Collins' crew found 'it' last year and rocketed up to the top of the conference mainly through a tenacious defense. Collins was perhaps a little bit on the hot seat, but after a second NCAA tournament berth (the second ever in the history of Northwestern) and a first round win, we expect he's safe in Evanston for a while. However, Chase Audige elected to go pro instead of take his COVID year leaving a lot of questions still for the 'Cats heading into the year.  Northwestern has added some pieces from transfers but like the other teams we have discussed to this point, we will just have to wait and see how they pan out. The one nice thing that the 'Cats have going for them is the return of Boo Bouie who should provide a good foundation for success. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #NorthwesternWildcats #NorthwesternBasketball

September 11, 2023: Fred Hoiberg and the Cornhuskers had a moderately successful season last year. They nearly finished .500 in league play and went 6-2 down the home stretch largely behind the emergence of Keisei Tominaga and his infectious personality and deadliness from behind the arc. Last year, Nebraska was finally not awful on the defensive end of the ball or on the boards. The question coming into this year is an obvious one: was the end of last year a fluke or will it be a foundation for new success going forward? Certainly, if Keisei Tominaga can have a repeat of the shooting performance he put on last year this Nebraska team will at a minimum be a threat to knock you off if you're off your game.  But just like the other two previews we've done so far, this team's success will depend in large part on whether the midmajor transfers can deliver. The ones the 'huskers are depending on are Rienk Mast from Bradley and Brice Williams from Charlotte. Whether a successful season is a necessity for Fred Hoiberg to avoid the hot seat in Lincoln is unclear. However, it is probably safe to say that a poor performance again this year might spell the beginning of the end for his reign. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

September 10, 2023: Well, MSU fans who went to bed Saturday night feeling pretty good about their football team awoke Sunday to some very sobering news. It turns out that Head coach Mel Tucker, is the subject of a serious Title IX investigation alleging sexual misconduct with a former off campus individual. His coaching future with Michigan State is probably over as we await the next steps within the program and athletic department. However, whenever anything happens within athletics at MSU, it seems Tom Izzo becomes a part of the discussion. Partly because there is such a huge power vacuum at the university and partly because he cares so deeply from the school. In this episode we have a brief discussion over what, if any, impact this will have on the basketball program and season this year. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. #MSUHoops #MichiganState #Spartans

September 7, 2023: In perhaps the most surprising season in the Big Ten (outside of Purdue winning and then face planting in the NCAA tourney), the Penn State Nittany Lions did what few thought possible. Micah Shrewsberry cobbled together a team of veterans, grad transfers, and portal additions without any size and managed to get a .500 record and NCAA tourney berth.  Not only did PSU make the NCAA and win a game, they almost knocked out a really tough Texas team to make the Sweet 16. However, the most shocking thing about the Lions was that they have to be the most unconventional Big Ten team in recent memory usually playing 5 guards and no one over 6' 5". Despite the size limitations on the team, Penn State managed to be competitive and just pesky enough to defeat a lot of teams who looked much better than them on paper. But then forces that were working in the background (or not working) as Penn State's successful coach - a real diamond in the rough for this sorry basketball program - and let him slip away. Clearly, the administration at Penn State never saw the real value in Shrewberry (and basketball in general) and were way too late in providing any overtures to keep him from leaving Happy Valley. So now Shrewsberry is at Notre Dame and Penn State's roster has been reduced to rubble. They only have 3 remaining players on the roster - none of whom played much last year - and ten new bodies as the new coach, Mike Rhodes, tries to bring his success in the A-10 at VCU to the Big Ten. Much like Minnesota, Penn State is filled with more questions than answers this year. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

September 4, 2023: Head coach Ben Johnson and the Minnesota Gophers are coming off of a statistically historically poor season. Out of 351 division-1 teams, the Gophers rated 235 in KenPom which was easily the worst in Big Ten. This is following a relatively successful year for a team that was cobbled together by Johnson with mostly transfers. Unfortunately for the Gophers, their weak roster was plagued by injuries to their star players - Dawson Garcia and Jameson Battle. The mild magic that occurred the year before (although Minnesota still didn't win a lot of conference games) was now gone and they only managed two wins in the league. Toughest yet is that Johnson and the Gophers continue to struggle to keep Minnesota talent from escaping the state and heading to other programs. Michigan State got Tre Holloman, Duke got Paulo Banchero, and the list goes on. So this year Minnesota is again faced with a challenging roster that has some unknown potential. Unfortunately for them, they will be without Jameson Battle and Ta'lon Cooper who have transferred out. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

September 1, 2023: MSU finally released it's non conference schedule and it has a few surprises. First, there is no true road game which is very unusual for Tom Izzo. He usually likes to challenge his team at least once in a hostile environment before the Big Ten season really gets under way. Second, the schedule is much more manageable this year without games sandwiched between crazy travel schedules. Unlike last year where MSU logged thousands of miles in the air and moved multiple time zones before playing at Notre Dame, this year doesn't look to have any of those difficulties. Finally, 1979 national champion opponent, the Indiana State Sycamores, visit the Breslin in their first matchup since the title game over 40 years ago. It will certainly be an interesting matchup and one that is sure to get a lot of media attention. As far a recruiting, MSU is hosting official visits for Jase Ricahrdson and Davion Hannah this weekend and unofficials for 2026 targets TJ Crumble and Steven Reynolds. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

August 23, 2023: Tom Izzo and Spartans are already off to a great start in solidifying their next class of high school recruits for the 2024 class. They have already received commitments from talented 6'5" dead eye shooting Kur Teng and 6'11" big man Jesse McCulloch who we would assume makes up half of the planned class for 2024. To round out the class, MSU is seriously working on landing 6'3" combo guard Jase Richardson (son of Spartan and NBA great, Jason Richardson), 6'6" phenom guard  Bryson Tucker, and 6'11" Aidan Sherrell. It looks like Michigan State is seriously in the running for the first two with a good chance at securing one if not both.  As for 2025, MSU has a whole lot of targets they have shown interest in, made offers, and begun official and unofficial visits to campus. In fact, there are 15 to date who we have identified as targets for the green and white. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

August 16, 2023: 6' 2" sophomore point guard Tre Holloman had a very solid freshman year playing nearly 9 minutes a game as a backup to AJ Hoggard. He was solid defensively and good protecting the ball with nearly a 2.5:1 assist to turnover ratio. Not relied upon to score last year, almost certainly we can expect to see him contribute more on the offensive side of the ball this year. Tre has been working on his shot and handle over the off season and those who went to Moneyball saw his improved confidence and three point shot. With the addition of Jeremy Fears as a another point guard there is a good chance that we will see Tre playing backup as both a one and two. Holloman also gave us his impression of Izzo showing up at his football practices in high school and comparing Minneapolis to East Lansing. Did you see Holloman's NIL hot dog commercial? Find it here (https://spartanshadows.com/aj-hoggard-tre-holloman-best-nil-commercial-all-time-video/) Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.  #gogreen #michiganstatespartans #bigtenbasketball #Holloman

August 9, 2023: 6'5" freshman wing Gehrig Normand joins us again to discuss his first impressions at Michigan State. Our sit down went down a number of avenues from what he thinks of East Lansing (in the summer), Moneyball, his freshmen teammates, and coach Izzo. When we asked him what he thought of the yelling from Izzo and the staff he simply shrugged it off and said it showed they actually care. Besides, he recalled, his dad yelled all the time and coached him through middle school. But is there a difference between Izzo's corrections and his dad's? Tune in to find out what he said. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

August 7, 2023: The Big Ten was at it again last week as it continues to metastasize across America. After poaching UCLA and USC last year, the Big Ten added Oregon and Washington to its prizes. With 18 member schools spanning both coasts, the Big Ten is changing the nature of its athletic competition and even scheduling the regular season - not to mention the postseason - will be complicated. Any semblance of a regular season champion will probably have to be dispelled once the additional 4 teams join play. The massively unbalanced schedule will make it almost impossible to feel like you have a definitive 'best team' during conference play. Ultimately, how the recent additions affect MSU is probably not severely as the Big Ten did not add any behemoths to the basketball court. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work.

August 2, 2023: MSU sophomore big man Carson Cooper joined us to talk about his strange and sudden recruitment to Michigan State, last season, the off season, and what he expects coming into the year. Carson talked to us about how he and the other centers have transformed their bodies in the off season and what practices are like with the freshmen. Not only has Cooper been working on his upper body in strength training but his overall game including running the floor. Carson said he expects that the teams this year will be doing a whole lot more running and be improved on the offensive glass. But will he have a green light to shoot 3s? Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 26, 2023: Lansing's annual pro-am basketball tournament that features Michigan State's roster, Moneyball, is happening again this year. This year's free to the public event at Holt High School allows for all Spartan fans an opportunity to get an early glimpse of the incoming freshmen and a peek at how last year's players are progressing. As always, defense is optional at Moneyball so there's only so much that you can take away from the tournament. Many remember the summer that Tum Tum Nairn torched the nets from 3 only to struggle to score the following year during the regular season. So evaluations are best taken with a big grain of salt. However, there are things that can be discerned from what we see. We can evaluate the body conditioning of players, their ability to shoot (when wide open), athleticism, and their health. Oh, and can they dunk? On all those counts, MSU looks ready for next year and returning veterans will be joined by some very talented Freshmen including two McDonald's All-Americans, freak athlete Coen Carr, and sharpshooter Gehrig Normand. The last two put on a show with Normand hitting 3s and Carr putting down unbelievable dunk after unbelievable dunk. It's only Moneyball but the future certainly looks bright for this squad. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 19, 2023: Famous MSU walk-on to starter, Tim Bograkos joined us to talk about what it was like playing for Coach Izzo back in the early 2000s. Tim became such an iconic player in Izzo's early career that the annual walk-on honor for MSU is named the Bograkos award. Bograkos is probably most famous for hitting the game winning 3 point shot against Kentucky in Rupp Arena where Izzo quipped he was "the sixth option on the floor" at the time. Although he was never a prolific scorer, Bograkos represented what it meant to be a Spartan; unbridled energy and grit, intense defender, and relentless after loose balls and rebounds. he epitomized the OKG (our kind of guy) profile for MSU basketball and also showed how Izzo gave everyone opportunities to make impacts during the game no matter where you began your recruiting journey. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 12, 2023: Rod & Eric sit down to go over their top 5 favorite MSU NCAA tournament wins (minus the title wins). In a fan base with a spoil of riches, the two only have one game that are on both lists. With over 40 games to choose from there are certainly different games that listeners will have as their favorites too. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 5, 2023: Diamonds in the rough, development successes, needle in a haystack. Whatever you call players who weren't on many teams' radars yet turn into big time impact players (and maybe all stars) it turns out MSU has had quite a few. We focused this summer discussion on just the players in the rather modern era (Tom Izzo era) since recruiting services were not quite as reliable or available pre-2000. It also gave us a limited range of players to rank which was more than enough for Spartans' recent history. There are a lot of obvious choices on the list and probably a few who will surprise you too. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 28, 2023: Today we look at the long storied basketball traditions in the Big Ten (sorry, not talking about you Northwestern) and rank them 1-14. Obviously, this would change once UCLA joins the conference next year but it is a great exercise. It is especially interesting to see what you have to parse to rank the teams that haven't won a national title but have varied success in the NCAA tournament and Big Ten. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2023: Mady Sissoko joined us again on the show and this time to discuss all that he has accomplished on and off the court since our last time visiting back in February. Not only did MSU make the Sweet 16, but Mady's charitable organization, the Mady Sissoko Foundation (https://www.madysissokofoundation.org) managed to build a school, medical clinic, and install a new well in his home town in Mali. Now, instead of walking 90 minutes each way to get to school, the kids in his village can get an education without having to sacrifice helping their families in farming. We then talked about his impressions of the incoming freshmen and how the team will be different than last year's squad. Not surprisingly, with the increased depth he expects them to play a lot more in transition and hit the offensive glass a lot harder than the last few years. Please consider donating to Mady's charity today. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 14, 2023: What are the toughest arenas in the Big Ten? How about the easiest to walk away from with a win? We dove into it this week in our continued rankings of Big Ten Basketball. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 8, 2023: We continue our summer off-season discussions about the Spartans and Big Ten as Rod gives us his rankings of Big Ten coaches. You might be surprised with the order although there's a very good chance that you can guess who tops the list of Big Ten coaches. In fact, Rod argues that the gap between 1 and 2 is bigger than 2 and the rest of the field as Izzo is the top coach by every metric. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2023: On the cusp of the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft and maintain your eligibility, MSU guards Jaden Akins and AJ Hoggard both announced they will return for the 2023-24 MSU Spartans season. Their return brings a lot of experience, talent, production, and potential upside assuming Akins plays the entire year without injury. Coupling their return with Hall and Walker taking their COVID years and a top 6 recruiting class, and Michigan State is set for very successful year. The biggest questions with the return of the two players is how are the minutes going to get delegated? We are unlikely to see 35+ minutes from any of the starters as we did last year. Also, it seems to go without mention that it should look like a more typical MSU team with a faster pace and a reemphasis towards running and rebounding. At this way too early to know time of the preseason it is reasonable to think just about anything is on the table for expectations with this team. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2023: We are joined today by the great Robbie Hummel, 3 time All Big Ten Player and current TV and radio analyst. In today's episode we delve into all sorts of topics. Why did Purdue flame out in the NCAA tournament? Will Matt Painter change his philosophy on roster management? Is the Big Ten doomed in the tournament? Also, we spoke about what he thinks MSU's chances are this year in the Big Ten and NCAA tournament. Finally, Robbie tells us his surprising story of how he ended up in broadcasting. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation.  If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/).  If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2023: We're thrilled to welcome Jay Bilas (https://www.twitter.com/JayBilas) from ESPN onto the show where we covered a ton of topics on college basketball. Jay is one of the most recognizable analysts and colormen in the college game for decades. The best thing about Bilas is that he is more than happy to state his opinions on the game and the overall landscape of the game. We spoke about the impact of NIL and whether contracting and employment was really on the horizon for the college athletes. Also, we discussed the impact of officiating and where the correct emphasis should be with employing officials and how to call a charge. Jay explained what has made Tom Izzo so successful at MSU. Finally, Bilas threw some shade on all the Michiganders for being a little too wimpy with the cold. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — https://www.nudgeprinting.com Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. (https://www.brothersgutters.com/grand-rapids-mi/). If you’re anywhere in the metro Detroit area the Brothers have you covered too! (https://www.brothersgutters.com/metro-detroit-mi/). They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home quickly and efficiently with friendly service. Mention Final Four to get 10% off your gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2023: Eric and Rod got a chance to sit down with long time reporter, Michael DeCourcy, of The Sporting News. We discussed MSU's title chances both in the Big Ten and nationally and the overall success (or lack thereof) for the conference in the NCAA Tournament. DeCourcy also spent some time explaining why he thinks NIL has on balance made the product on the court better for the college game and how he does not believe that we will see a breakup of the NCAA any time soon. Finally, in the rapid fire questions at the end he picked out his overall best college basketball players, best team to never win it all, and best Spartan not named Magic. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2023: MSU assistant coach Thomas Kelly joins us again this time to recap last year and gives a little insight into what is coming for next year. We discuss what it's like to have a stable roster versus what he used to deal with at Western Michigan where summer was spent finding players in the transfer portal instead of preparing for the next season. Also, we ask coach Kelly what was harder, playing in the NCAA tournament or coaching? Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 27, 2023: Unsurprisingly, Jaden Akins declared his intention to enter the NBA draft for evaluation while maintaining his college eligibility. After Akin (probably) didn't enter the transfer portal, it was expected by most that he would look to see what his draft prospects were in the NBA. Also, Tom Izzo mentioned at a press conference a few weeks ago that he wouldn't be surprised either if Akins and Hoggard chose this path for evaluation by pro scouts. Hoggard's entrance into the evaluation process involved much less fan fare as he didn't even post about it until the list came out two days later. After the discovery by the media, Hoggard posted on social media his intentions of entering the evaluation for the draft but few expect that he will be projected as a first or second round draft pick and will almost certainly return to MSU for his senior season. Rod also discussed in the episode his impressions on the opening of the 2023 AAU season and who MSU seems to be targeting for 2024 and 2025 high school recruits. Of interest is that the commitment of Jesse McCulloch does not seem to have altered MSU's plans on looking at more players at the 4 position for the 2024 class. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 20, 2023: As had been rumored for weeks now, 6'9" 4 star power forward, Jesse McCulloch, from Cleveland, OH committed to MSU as their second 2024 recruit. McCulloch joins Kur Teng who committed to MSU a few weeks ago to add a second top 100 recruit to what looks to be another good high school recruiting class. McCulloch's game is one where they expect him to play on the post but also stretch the floor. He needs to add some strength to compete in the Big Ten but he has an entire summer and senior year in high school to work on his body. The next interesting things to watch where will Izzo and the staff want to put their priorities for upcoming recruiting targets. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 19, 2023: It’s unofficial roster season in college basketball as the transfer portal is wide open as are the pockets of a lot of boosters. Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) money is flowing in ways not anticipated and there are definite winners and losers in the new system. The biggest losers appear to be incoming freshmen and the schools who haven’t figured out how to do NIL or have small alumni/booster bases. In this episode, Rod and Eric discuss NIL and its impact at MSU and the ever changing rosters of Big Ten teams the circus in Ann Arbor to the machinations in Madison. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 18, 2023: It's unofficial roster season in college basketball as the transfer portal is wide open as are the pockets of a lot of boosters. Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) money is flowing in ways not anticipated and there are definite winners and losers in the new system. The biggest losers appear to be incoming freshmen and the schools who haven't figured out how to do NIL or have small alumni/booster bases. In this episode, Rod and Eric discuss NIL and its impact at MSU and the ever changing rosters of Big Ten teams from Illinois to Maryland. Part 2 will feature UM through Wisconsin. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 10, 2023: In a move that has been telegraphed for a few months now, senior guard Tyson Walker has elected to return for his "COVID Senior" season and will complete his college career on the 2023-24 MSU Spartans. There has been speculation for a few weeks now especially that Tyson would play another season with Michigan State and that he will be joined by Malik Hall. Malik has not officially declared his intention to stay but every indication at the time of this recording was that he was going to return. Of note for Hall is that he had surgery on his foot, presumably to repair the stress reaction that plagued his the majority of last season and probably led to a dropoff in his outside shooting. Fortunately, surgery so early in the off season should give him plenty of time to return to game shape for the summer and prepare for his final season with MSU. During the episode we discuss the somewhat clogged nature of the roster but how it could potentially work out to be an enormous strength for the team. Will we see a different offensive philosophy? How do the Freshmen fit into the equation? It's all here in this episode. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 7, 2023: Another Big Ten Men's basketball season is in the books and as we predicted before the season began, it would be a very difficult year to predict winners and losers. The parity in the league was unprecedented this year as places 4-10 were separated by only 2 games. Purdue was the surprising winner of the league and won it easily by three games. However, the season highlights the unpredictability that is probably accentuated by the addition of the new transfer rules and NIL. The continuity of teams and cohesion will be less going forward which will make consistency from year to year even harder for coaches and programs. This year is a good example of that as the Northwestern Wildcats finished second in large part due to a pair of senior guards who stuck it out in Evanston. Likewise, the almost complete roster changes at Michigan, Ohio State, and Illinois probably contributed to their struggles this year. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 4, 2023: Kur Teng is the first commitment for MSU's 2024 class. Hailing from New England, Teng is a 6' 4" wing best described as moderately very effective shooter who excels coming off screens as a catch and shoot guy. Other huge positives are his coachability and interest in being in a situation where the coaching staff pushes him. Teng is a consensus top 40 recruit and bodes well for another strong recruiting class for Tom Izzo and the Spartans. We also discussed eight targets for MSU on the class of 2024 including Phat Phat Brooks, Jase Richardson, and Flory Bidunga amongst others. Finally, Eric recounted his crazy trip to the Final Four in Houston. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 29, 2023: The 2022-23 MSU men's basketball season was a strange one in that it was marked by consistently inconsistent play. After a fast and very promising start against top rated Gonzaga, Kentucky, and Villanova, the injury bug hit MSU as Jaden Akins was shut down a second time (he had foot surgery before the start of the season) and Malik Hall suffered the same stress reaction injury in his foot which sidelined him for a number of weeks. MSU limped through the non-conference schedule with a loss to Alabama and wins over Oregon and Portland in the PK85 before getting destroyed in South Bend on what we can only assume were tired legs. Big Ten play did not start out well as Michigan State fell on their home opener to Northwestern who turned out to be a pretty good team. In what became one very impressive trait for the team, they bounced back and won a road game against Penn State as they showed the ability to repeatedly get off the mat whenever they got knocked down. Big Ten play resumed after a few easy home non-conference games with a decent start until Malik Hall reinjured his foot and was forced to miss some time again. By this time, Akins had recovered and was starting to play more but the Spartans were playing good defense but struggling to score. It wasn't until the end of the season before they got the offense humming just in time for the post season play. Unfortunately, they were unable to carry that over into the Big Ten Tournament where they continued playing the same leaky defense as at the end of the regular season leading to a loss in the opening round to Ohio State. Fortunately, MSU put it together and played their best basketball of the season in the NCAA tournament and as a 7 seed defeated a tough 10 seed USC Trojans. They beat USC and second round opponent, Marquette, despite their worst 3 point shooting performances of the year on the backs of good defense and attacking the rim. Then, in the Sweet 16 the Spartans fell in overtime to Kansas State in one of the most entertaining games of the tournament. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 23, 2023: In what will be remembered for a long time for both schools, Michigan State fell to Kansas State in the Sweet 16 behind an historic performance by Wildcat point guard Markquis Nowell who finished the game with 20 points and 19 assists. His assist total was an NCAA tournament record` and provided the Wildcats with just enough to defeat the Spartans in an exciting back and forth game. MSU found its 3 point stroke which had been missing in the first two games of the tournament shooting 52% (13-25) but it just wasn't enough to overcome Nowell and his orchestration on offense. The Wildcats had 10 steals leading to a surprising 13-5 TO margin in Kansas St.'s advantage which effectively more than neutralized MSU's advantage on the offensive glass. Although the season ended short of the Final Four, a trip out of the first weekend into the Sweet 16 is definitely a good ending to a season that was a struggle with injuries and inconsistencies. Perhaps it will be a building block they can use for next year. Now we await decisions from a few players to see whether they will move on or return to the team for another season. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 21, 2023: Once again the Spartans find themselves on a little bit of a run in March. How far it goes is yet to be determined but their next obstacle are the Kansas State Wildcats. The Wildcats are the 3 seed and defeated Montana State and Kentucky to make their first trip to the second weekend since 2018 where they made it to the Elite 8 and lost to Loyola-Chicago. Kansas State, out of the tough Big 12, has made this run largely on the backs of its defense and two players: 5'8" PG Marquis Nowell and 6'6" Keyontae Johnson. The diminutive PG was spectacular against Kentucky and Johnson has been a steady three level threat at the 4 for the Wildcats all season. The main weakness of this team is defensive rebounding which MSU is well below average for a Tom Izzo team. The big questions for Michigan State is whether they will be able to find their range again from distance. Despite winning their first two tournament games, they have shot an abysmal 7-30 (23.3%) for 3 which is well below their season average. Obviously, they have to continue to play their best connected defense of the season but it is hard to imagine them continuing to advance without hitting their staple offensive juice from deep. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There’s only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can’t keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four’ to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 19, 2023: Michigan State advances out of the second weekend of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2019 when they made their push to the Final Four. The Spartans defeated the Big East regular season champs, the Marquette Golden Eagles, 69-60 despite only making two three pointers on 16 attempts. MSU has been able to show off its famed versatility and ability to win games in a variety of ways already in this NCAA run. The game was tied at around the four minute mark before everyone on the team made winning plays to seal the deal. Walker hit shot after shot, Hoggard directed traffic and hit a wide open Hauser for his only three, Sissoko made two enormous blocks at the rim, and Malik Hall pulled down a huge offensive rebound with 1:30 minutes left. MSU won with its grittiness and defensive connectedness never allowing Marquette to get comfortable in their offensive execution. Be sure to get your Spartan Gear and apparel at Nudge Printing. Gutter work in West Michigan? Hit up Kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com and his highly professional team at Brothers That Just Do Gutters to repair, clean, or replace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 18, 2023: Michigan State advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament by defeating USC 72-62 March 17 and will face the #2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles from the Big East who advanced by beating Vermont. Marquette won the Big East and the Big East tournament and is a dangerous team led by head coach, Shaka Smart. Smart doesn't employ his 'Havoc' defense that made him famous in his days as VCU's head coach but they do play a high pressure half court attack. On offense, they are a versatile team that can shoot extremely well inside the arc and doesn't turn it over. However, they are an average 3 pt shooting team and a poor rebounding team on both ends. The question for MSU is which AJ shows up and if it's the great one like in the USC game, can they break that pressure and get some easy looks for threes and twos? If MSU brings that defensive effort again it is possible that we could be witnessing another historic run for a team coming from the 7 seed. Make sure your gutters are clean and in working order. If not, and you live in the Grand Rapids area contact Kurt.Stauffer@brothersgutters.com to get the team at Brothers that Just Do Gutters on the job. They will do a great job and get it done fast. Visit Nudge Printing to get your Spartan apparel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 17, 2023: Michigan State entered the 2023 NCAA tournament for the 25th year in a row and the second as a 7 seed. This year, MSU faced the USC Trojans and like last year, will head into the weekend with a chance to make the Sweet Sixteen. The Spartans headed to half time tied 34-34 but came out in the second half with a renewed focus on defense holding the Trojans to just 33%. Couple that with some good offensive execution and MSU ran away with the game winning comfortably by 10. The outcome of the game was a little surprising because this is a Spartans team that usually needs good production from behind the arc to score enough to win. However, today they hit only 5 threes but were lethal inside the arc against the #2 two point shot defense in the country. MSU advances and will play Marquette in the second round on Sunday. Head over to Nudge Printing to get your Spartan gear. Gutter work in West Michigan? Email Kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com at the Brothers that just do gutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 15, 2023: Erik Qualman was a manager on MSU's basketball team in 1990 but ended his career on the team with a jersey. He played with Steve Smith and Shawn Respert and was involved in the NCAA tournament as both a manager and teammate. He tells us what it's like as a player on the team and what it was like with Jud Heathcote and Tom Izzo running the show in the Breslin Center. Qualman is best known as a 5 time best selling author and professional public speaker who has presented all over the world. His books have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on 60 Minutes, and has been used in Universities and even NASA. A sitting professor at Northwestern University, he will be giving the commencement speech at MSU this May. He has been focusing a portion of his time recently to promote supporting MSU students by the Give Green Day Fund. You can find him on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Support Spartan Strong by going to Nudge Printing and purchasing your shirt there. Gabe and his team have been working to support MSU students affected by the shooting on campus. Finally, if you need gutter cleaning, repair, or replacement contact Kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com from Brothers that just do gutters to get them taken care of. A great professional team in the Grand Rapids area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 14, 2023: Michigan State garnered a 7 seed in the East and will face the Pac-12 (soon to be Big Ten) USC Trojans in the First Round in Columbus, OH on Friday the 17th. Tom Izzo has a 1-0 record against the Trojans in the NCAA tournament a few years ago but that will not play much of a factor in this first round matchup. Basically, these teams are a little bit similar in that they have similar offensive and defensive efficiency metrics and were marred by season with inconsistency. But that level of inconsistency is probably typical of most teams who find themselves in the 7-10 seed lines. So the ultimate question to ask about this game is not the specifics of the teams as perhaps which teams decide to show up for the game. And for MSU - that means how well does AJ Hoggard play and is he an effective distributor. Need Spartan gear? Of course you do. Got to Nudge Printing and buy high quality gear there from some great Spartan alums. In the Grand Rapids area and having trouble with your gutters? If so, contact some great professionals at the Brothers that just do gutters. Email Kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com and say final four to get 10% off your cleaning, repair, or replacement gutter work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 12,2023: Today was the NCAA bracket reveal day and MSU will be heading to its 25th straight NCAA tournament putting Tom Izzo as having the longest streak for a coach in NCAA history. The Spartans will play Friday as the 7 seed against 10 seed USC in the East Regional. 8 Big Ten teams made the field with Rutgers getting left out despite being in most brackets. We discussed the brackets, Rutgers, and the surprises with top bracketologist, Dom Lese, of Bracketology. Dom makes his picks and then Rod breaks down the brackets region by region along with Eric providing a little history of what predicts success getting to the Final Four based on seeding and MSU's results in the Big Ten Tournament (hints: there aren't any). Need Spartan Apparel? Go to Nudge Printing and get loaded up. Gutters a problem in West Michigan? Email Kurt.Stauffer@brothersgutters.com at Brothers that just do gutters to get that pesky water taken care of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 10, 2023: Michigan State arrived in Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament after securing a double bye and got to face 13 seed Ohio State coming off two straight days of games. Despite the lack of rest and being down Freshman phenom, Brice Sensabaugh to injury, the Buckeyes handled the Spartans quite easily Friday afternoon. This was a game where MSU didn't do much well; poor defense, horrific shooting, weak rebounding, and getting beaten to most loose balls. The only silver lining of today's performance is that they have at least one more game to play as they await their matchup for the first round of the NCAA tournament where we suspect they will either be a high 8 or low 7 seed. We can only hope that the locked in and focused AJ Hoggard that we had seen down the stretch of the regular season returns for the NCAAs and that MSU can shore up its once solid defense. Want to support the shooting victims at MSU? Get your Spartan Strong shirts and other apparel at Nudge Printing. If you live on the West side of the state in the Grand Rapids or lakeshore area and need your gutters cleaned, repaired, or replaced, be sure to contact Kurt Stauffer (kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com) at Brothers that Just Do Gutters. 10% off if you mention the final four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 9, 2023: It's March which means the postseason is here and it is one-and-done time. MSU plays its first game in the Big Ten Tournament in the quarterfinals with a 4-13 matchup against Ohio State. The winner of the game will play the winner of the 1-9 game between Purdue and Rutgers. In a scenario similar to last year's tournament, the Spartans will open up play against their last opponent who they defeated on senior day only 6 days ago in East Lansing. Ohio State will be playing their third game in as many days while MSU will just be getting started in Chicago. Time will tell whether the extra rest will result in tired legs for the Buckeyes or rust on the Spartan's shooting. The key questions for MSU to answer over the next few days are 1) can they shore up their defense, 2) be solid on the boards, and 3) continue to shoot the lights out from 3? Need spartan apparel? Go to Nudge Printing. Listeners get 20% off by typing in final four into the coupon code at checkout. If you have a house on the west side (Grand Rapids area) then be sure to check your gutters to take care of all that water that can damage your home. Kurt Stauffer (kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com) and his professional team at Brothers that just do Gutters will clean, repair, or replace any issue you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 7, 2023: In what is shaping up to be the most unpredictable Big Ten Tournament in history, Michigan State enters as the fourth seed after securing an improbable double bye. Only through a series of fortunate results that almost all broke MSU's way on Sunday, the Spartans will be able to wait until Friday to take on either the 5 seed Iowa Hawkeyes or 12 Wisconsin/13 Ohio State. This year has seen some of the most parity ever in that 5 teams tied for fifth place and 12 of the teams are either on the bubble or safely in the NCAA tournament field. It sets up what will likely be a volatile tournament where anything can happen except (probably) the high seeds sweeping to the finals. Rod and Eric sit down to go over MSU's path and the various intriguing storylines with this years tourney. Spring is around the corner which means rain is as well. Be sure to contact Kurt Stauffer (kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com) and his team at Brothers that just do Gutters over on the West side of the state to clean, repair, or replace your gutter drainage system. 10% off if you say final four. Need Spartan Strong or other Spartan apparel? Head on over the Nudge Printing and get some of the highest quality screen printed apparel and decals for all your tailgate needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 6, 2023: Bracketologist Dominic Lese joins us again to break down the NCAA tourney chances of the Spartans and the rest of the Big Ten as we prepare to enter the Big Ten Tournament. Dom handicaps the Spartans seeding chances and places them anywhere from a 5 to a 7. However, there are also a number of teams on the bubble and are at risk of missing the tournament altogether. They include Michigan, Rutgers, Wisconsin, and Penn State. We discussed the rest of the Big Ten and even what the implications are for early and late games in the conference tournament. Need Spartan apparel? Check out Nudge Printing. Take care of those gutters and have Kurt Stauffer (kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com) and his team at Brothers that just do gutters clean, repair, or replace them today. 10% if you say Final Four on your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 4, 2023: Michigan State closed its regular season on Saturday with an 84-78 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes to sweep them for the season. This game was much closer than the 21 point beat down in Columbus where OSU couldn't hit open shots but tonight MSU relied on lethal outside shooting. The Spartans now await the results of Sunday's game to find out their seeding in the Big Ten Tournament which could include a double bye or a matchup on Thursday. This team is very quickly starting to look like a team that has a run in it if it can shore up its defense and add a little more transition game to get easy buckets. We may learn a lot more about this team and what they may become in Chicago next week. Don't neglect your gutters if you're on the west side of the state. Get 10% off your gutter work with Kurt Stauffer (kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com) his professionals. Cleaning, repair, or replacement they can do it all. Want Spartan Strong shirts or other Spartan apparel? Go to Nudge Printing and load up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 2, 2023: The end of the regular season comes to a conclusion on Saturday as MSU welcomes in the Buckeyes from Ohio State. In what has to be one of the most challenging years for a team with key injuries, an insane travel schedule, and then a mass shooting on campus leading to a home game cancelation it is remarkable how well the team has actually done. It's always an emotional day on Senior Day but we suspect they will handle it well as they have in multiple emotional games to date. Ohio State is coming into the game on a two game winning streak which is notable after they had dropped 14 of their previous 15. However, the Buckeyes will have a depleted roster without Junior big man, Zed Key, which forces them to start 6'11" Freshman Felix Opara with no size in reserves. It will certainly be an interesting matchup and one that will significantly affect the seeding for MSU in the Big Ten Tournament. Be sure to get your custom apparel for family events, school fundraisers, or corporate events through Michigan based Fabricated Customs. They provide high quality garments that you will love. Spring is almost here and that means rain is on the way and you need to have functioning gutters. Contact Kurt Stauffer (kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com) and his team at Brothers that Just Do Gutters if you live in Grand Rapids and lakeshore area. Gutter cleaning, repair, and replacement available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 28, 2023: In one of the starkest differences between halves, MSU barely managed to maintain contact with Nebraska going into halftime 38-26 despite only scoring 10 points in the first 12 minutes of the game. Horrendous shooting and even worse defense gave Nebraska a lead as big as 15 which turned out to be not nearly enough for the Cornhuskers. The second half was an entirely different game as MSU shot the lights out from 3 hitting 12-17 and scored 54 points while holding Nebraska to just 29 points. That allowed the Spartans to cruise in for an 80-67 win on the road that should solidify their place in the tourney and likely not drop below an 8/9 seed. Need Spartan gear? Head on over to Nudge Printing for all your apparel, wall stickers, and car decals. Spring is coming so make sure your gutters are functioning properly. Get them taken care of by some reliable professionals from Brothers that just do gutters. Kurt Stauffer and his team in the Grand Rapids area will treat you right. 10% off if you tell him Final Four. email kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 27, 2023: Today we were joined by Dominic Lese, of Bracketometry.com who is the #2 ranked bracketologist in the country per Bracket Matrix. In 2022, he correctly predicted all 68 teams in the field and was within one seed line of all the picks. Often, there are national figures who provide their picks and projected brackets but just aren't that close in their predictions (Lunardi of ESPN is 88th, Palm of CBS is #125). In this episode, we looked at MSU's projected seeding, the rest of the Big Ten, how the selection process works, and more. We got into a very interesting discussion on the difference of predictive analytics and selective analytics and how they affect the field. Need some MSU apparel or car decals? Head on over to Nudge Printing and check out their high quality selections. Don't overlook your gutters - they keep your basement dry and protect your yard. Email Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers who just do Gutters to clean, repair, or replace your gutters. His high quality team will treat you right. kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 26, 2023: Michigan State heads to Lincoln for a rematch against the now red hot Cornhuskers who, despite sustaining injuries to two starters, is now playing some of its best basketball of the season. The Spartans will look to bounce back from their historic collapse in Iowa City where they inexplicably lost to the Hawkeyes while up 10 with 40 seconds to go in the game. Who knows how MSU will respond to that loss and whether they come out with a shattered confidence or razor sharp focus. According to coach Mike Garland, we will know the answer to that really soon after the tip of the game. Finally, Eric and Rod each have rants about Izzo and the Izzo era at Michigan State and where those fans who insist the program is in a slide can go. If you want to support the Spartan Strong fund head on over to our sponsor, Nudge Printing which is owned and operated by MSU alums Gabe and Brittany. For all your gutter needs on the West side of the state, reach out to Kurt Stauffer and his team at Brothers that Just Do Gutters. Email him at kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com. 10% off for listeners of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 25, 2023: In one of the most inexplicable losses in recent memory, MSU loses to Iowa in OT after giving up a 10 point lead with just 40 seconds left to play. Behind spectacular performances from Tyson Walker and Jaden Akins, Michigan State was unable to make just one more play (rebound, free throw, defensive stop) which would have been the difference between overtime and a win. The Spartans were able to get any shot they wanted in the game but as coach Garland pointed out, it was on the defensive end of the court where MSU lost this game. He believes they fell in love too much with their offensive performance and lost focus on the little things like boxing out and effectively switching on screens that allowed Iowa the sliver of light to make their comeback. Now Michigan State will have to play again on the road and try and bounce back against a hot Nebraska team. Need Spartan gear? Head on over to Nudge Printing to pick up your TFFINOTS gear or Spartan apparel. Gutters in trouble? Email Kurt.Stauffer@brothersgutters.com at a to get them cleaned, repaired or replaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 23, 2023: The Spartans head to Iowa City for a rematch against the Iowa Hawkeyes in a game that means a lot for both teams in terms of NCAA and Big Ten Tournament seeding. Michigan State won the first meeting in East Lansing but had to rely on a wide open missed 3 by Peyton Sandefort as time expired to pull it out. Things will likely be different this time as Iowa will have its friendlier home rims where they are likely to shoot much better behind the arc than their 3-17 effort at the Breslin Center. Once again, the keys to the game remain largely the same for the Spartans. Limiting Kris Murray, playing well on the defensive boards, and hitting a lot of 3s. Also, Filip Rebraca has been playing so much better than the last matchup so MSU will have to get a good contribution again from its bigs. Need Spartan apparel? Head over to our friends at Nudge Printing for a good deal. How is the gutter situation at your home? If you need gutter repairs, replacements, or cleaning and you live in West Michigan, talk to our good friend Kurt Stauffer to get a good deal and get things fixed up. Email him at kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 21, 2023: In Michigan State's first return to the hard court after the tragedy that struck campus on February 13th, they handed Indiana a decisive loss 80-65 behind a blistering three point attack and a dominant effort on the glass. Indiana star player, Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 19 points but had only 13 FG attempts and 6 FT attempts to go with just 7 rebounds and 7 turnovers. After scoring just 13 points in the first 12 minutes and change to open the game, MSU caught fire behind Tyson Walker and his four three pointers. Jaxon Kohler also contributed both on the defensive and offensive end to help spark the Spartan's attack that eventually turned a nine point deficit into a 6 point lead going into the half. Fortunately, the hot shooting from behind the arc continued in the second half as MSU got up 15 points and let Indiana never get closer than 5 points the rest of the way. Are you gutters in disrepair? Email Kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com to have a high quality professional assessment for your gutters if you live on the west side of the state. Be sure to visit Nudge Printing for all your MSU apparel needs. They also carry a number of other schools in Michigan and nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 19, 2023: Michigan State has one game under its belt after the terrible tragedy on campus Monday the 13th as it returns to host the #14 Indiana Hoosiers. Trayce Jackson Davis has really picked up his game as his Hoosiers look to sweep the Spartans this year. In what will certainly be a game full of all sorts of emotions from players, coaches, and fans MSU will look to try manage the emotions to be effective as they get back to some level of routine. In the last matchup, Indiana shot a blistering 60% from behind the 3 point line while also tearing up MSU on the boards and inside. The question will be what the Spartans try to do to limit Indiana's offensive production from TJD and the rest of their cast of characters. It will also be interesting to see if they can hit enough 3s as a team to keep pace with the Hoosiers. Need MSU apparel? Check out Nudge Printing for all your gear. If you're living on the west side of the state and have problems with your gutters, make sure you reach out to Kurt Stauffer at Brothers who just do Gutters. His team will treat you right. 10% off if you tell them Final Four in your request. You can reach him at kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 18, 2023: We knew after the tragedy on February 13 that this matchup against UM on the road would be a challenge for MSU. For about 36 minutes of the game, they managed to hang with the Wolverines and e ven lead for a long portion of the game. But down the stretch, Michigan hit enough shots and the Spartans missed a few to come up just short. It was an environment where Michigan managed to show their support for the victims of the shooting on MSU's campus with the band playing the MSU Colors. Pregame, green lights shone down over the crowd and court and Spartan Strong signs were visible throughout the stands including the student section. MSU will now return back home to campus with an arguably more emotional game to play than this one when they take on the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night. If you live in West Michigan and have gutter problems, reach out to Kurt Stauffer at kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com to get a quote for replacements, repairs, or just cleaning. Also, head on over to Nudge Printing for their Spartan Strong t-shirts which they are making to support the efforts on campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 16, 2023: In what will certainly be an emotional game, MSU will restart its season after the heinous shooting on campus Monday evening. After postponing (and probably canceling) the Wednesday night Minnesota game, Michigan State is resuming nearly all their athletic activities beginning Friday. Schools across the Big Ten and country have paid tribute to the fallen students to the gunman and ceremonies are planned for the matchup in Ann Arbor as well. The Spartans won the first matchup at the Breslin Center despite abysmal shooting from 3 point range because they played great defense and the Wolverines were even worse from deep. Michigan is almost certainly outside of the discussion for an NCAA tournament berth unless something remarkable happens so they might be playing desperate or despondent. Emotions will probably be a huge key to the game for both teams and it will be impossible to predict how they react. To take care of your gutter needs email Kurt.Stauffer@brothersgutters.com or visit the website for Brothers that just do Gutters. For Spartan apparel go to Nudge Printing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 14, 2023: This is an Ask Me Anything that we recorded before the events that occurred on MSU's campus February 13, 2023. What transpired with a gunman who killed and injured a number of MSU students was senseless and a tragedy. As the campus begins the healing process we decided to release this episode with a brief word beforehand with the understanding that the listener will find the appropriate time and place to listen to the episode. We answered questions about top all time Izzo teams, the most hated Wolverine on the hardcourt, and much more. Please consider supporting our sponsors like Nudge Printing for Spartan apparel and contact Kurt Stauffer for all your gutter needs in West Michigan (or email at kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com. The full transcript of our statement can be found on our website episode page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 12, 2023: It has been a while but MSU finally got a Big Ten road win and now has a winning streak going into its mid week matchup against the Minnesota Gophers. Behind stifling defense, the Spartans had a 13 point lead at halftime allowing OSU to score just 14 points. The Buckeyes were a little better in the second half where they cut a 16 point lead down to 5 midway through but Michigan State went on a 13-2 run to put the game away for good. It's the first road win blowout for the Spartans and one that still strangely qualifies as a quad one win for tournament seeding. Whether that holds or not depends on the play of the Buckeyes down the stretch who are 1-13 over their last 14 games. MSU was buoyed by great shooting from Joey Hauser who finished 6-9 from three and 22 points and 8 rebounds. Jaden Akins struggled from outside the arc but still managed 8 points and 9 rebounds. Are your gutters a mess? Contact Kurt Stauffer at Brothers that just do gutters if you live in the West side of Michigan. Email at kurt.stauffer@brothersgutters.com or contact him at the following website. Need Spartan Apparel? Check out Nudge Printing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 10, 2023: Michigan State will head on the road again for the fourth straight weekend as it will take on the Buckeyes in Columbus on Super Bowl Sunday. Despite high expectations, Ohio State is in a free fall losing ten of its last 11 games including their last home game to the Northwestern Wildcats. Inexplicably, OSU still carries a better NET and KenPom ranking than the Spartans despite a losing record and 3-10 mark in the Big Ten. However, this team can be dangerous and MSU has not shown an ability to punish teams even when they are not as good. AJ Hoggard and the Spartans will have to bring a solid game in order to start a winning streak to try and improve their seeding in the Big Ten Tourney and NCAA Tournament. Listen to our (mostly wrong) Ohio St. Preseason show here. Check out Nudge Printing for all your Spartan Apparel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 9, 2023: Mady Sissoko sits down with the TFFINOTS team to talk about life in his home of Bafoulabe, Mali in west Africa, his recruitment to MSU, and what he hopes to do for his village back home. Mady definitely see basketball as a way to give back and transform his impoverished home town. Be creating a charitable foundation, he is looking to raise money to build a school in his village. Currently, children have to walk an hour and a half to get to and then from school. After school, they are expected to work on their farms so many children stop going to school at a young age because it takes too long and is too tiring to walk and then farm. Mady is looking to raise $50,000 over the next few months to begin construction of the school to benefit his village and all the neighboring villages of school aged children. He sees this as a great way to help the future of lots of families in his home. Make a charitable tax free donation at the Mady Sissoko Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 7, 2023: Michigan State hosted a hot Maryland team late Tuesday night and managed to pull out the win 63-58 in a game that ended up a lot closer than it seemed it would at first. MSU started the game on a 15-0 run before Maryland was able to get any scoring. The Terrapins managed to stay in contact with the Spartans and only trailed by 9 going into half time. MSU started out well in the second half and then the wheels came off as they gave up a 14-0 run and actually trailed Maryland midway through the second half. Maryland was only able to extend the lead to 4 points before MSU went on another run of 8-0 behind some big 3s and never looked back. The Spartans improve now to 7-6 in the Big Ten behind the strong performances of Tyson Walker, AJ Hoggard, and Joey Hauser. Next up for MSU is a date with the reeling Buckeyes in Columbus on SuperBowl Sunday. Check out Nudge Printing for all your Spartan apparel and decals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 5, 2023: Michigan State looks to 'get right' on Tuesday night as it welcomes in the Maryland Terrapins for their only meeting this season. MSU is due for a little home cooking as it needs to get back on track from behind the arc in order to generate the offense it needs to win games. Defensively MSU has been generally solid of late but the offense has been largely stagnant behind the point guard play of AJ Hoggard. What was once a strength of this team in the backcourt has become a little bit of a problem as AJ has failed to effectively attack opposing defenses. This is a Maryland team that is riding a four game winning streak but has obvious weaknesses in poor shooting (especially from 3) and defensive rebounding. A decent offensive rebounding team, the Spartans will have to be strong on the glass to limit the Terrapins' second chances. That is always a priority against a team that doesn't shoot jumpers very well. Check out our Maryland preseason show here. Go to Nudge Printing for all your MSU apparel and corn hole decal needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 4, 2023: In a game where MSU's shooting was as cold from outside as it was outside in the snow, the Spartans lose to Rutgers 61-55 on just 19% shooting from behind the arc. Unlike the first meeting in East Lansing, MSU held their own on the boards and actually finished outrebounding the Scarlet Knights by 10. But it wasn't enough as costly turnovers and poor shooting doomed the Spartans in a game that was there to be had. MSU will look to bounce back on Tuesday night against the Maryland Terrapins in the Breslin Center. Check out Nudge Printing for all your spartan apparel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 2, 2023: It's another matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for Michigan State but this time its not at the Breslin Center, but Madison Square Gardens in New York. This is probably a bullet dodged by MSU to avoid playing at the RAC where Rutgers is extremely hard to beat. However, the Knights will once again be a tough matchup for the Spartans. In the last matchup, Rutgers obliterated MSU on the offensive glass where they pulled down 18 in the game. Luckily for MSU, Rutgers shot poorly at only 32% for the game and a miserable 2-17 from 3 which effectively neutralized their advantage on the glass. The Spartans drained 12 of 22 from deep giving them a 30 point advantage from behind the arc. Listen to our Rutgers preseason show here. Check out Fabricated Printing for your specialty t shirt printing needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 1, 2023: Michigan State finally has a few days to rest between games after their brutal January schedule so we thought it would be a good time to check back in with LSJ columnist, Graham Couch. We spoke to Graham about where he sees this MSU team at the turn (halfway through the Big Ten season) and the rest of the Big Ten. Will the Purdue Boilermakers keep up this pace in the league? Can they go deep in the tournament? How about MSU? And most importantly, what is to be done about officiating in the Big Ten and college basketball in general? Check out Nudge Printing for your Spartan apparel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 29, 2023: Mackey Arena remains a house of horrors for the Spartans as they drop another game on the road to #1 Purdue. Michigan State will have to wait at least another year as they haven't won on Purdue's floor since the 2013-14 season. The lumbering 7'4" Zach Edey was once again too much for MSU as he had 38 points and was complemented by 3 point shooting from a number of unlikely contributors in the Purdue backcourt. MSU will have a few days to rest and regroup before taking on second place Rutgers in Madison Square Gardens on Saturday. Despite the lackluster results for this Spartans team there are still 9 games and the Big Ten Tournament left to get the MSU engine running before a (hopefully) deep run in the NCAA tournament. Rod describes why he thinks MSU is about to start a run. Check out Nudge Printing for all your MSU apparel and decals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 27, 2023: After losing a heartbreaker to Purdue in East Lansing two weeks ago, MSU has a chance for revenge. Aside from being in a different arena, this time the Spartans will have Mr. Versatility, Malik Hall. In the previous matchup, MSU chose to largely play Edey straight up and double hard off Morton. The strategy largely worked as they held Edey to just 50% from the field (he averages 61%) and limited Purdue's 3 point attempts to 10. On the offensive side of the floor, MSU went to work with mid range jumpers with Tyson Walker leading the way with over 30 points. The question is whether Purdue uses a similar defensive technique against MSU and attacks Michigan State similarly on the offensive side of the ball. Check out our Purdue preseason show here. Go to Nudge Printing for all your MSU apparel and car decals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 26, 2023: In a game where MSU didn't play smoothly offensively against a poor defensive team, they did just enough to squeak out a win over the Hawkeyes. In good news for the Spartans, Malik Hall returned back to the floor and looked like Malik Hall without a bit of rust. He played 25 effective minutes on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Michigan State effectively bottled up Iowa's leading scorer, Kris Murray, holding him to just 11 points on 5-13 shooting and 0-5 from behind the arc. Also, MSU managed to force 10 steals on an Iowa team that rarely turns the ball over. Those stats, along with 8-20 shooting for 3, propelled MSU to a victory over a difficult Iowa team. The win got Michigan State to 6-4 in the first half of the Big Ten schedule which was quite an accomplishment considering all of the injuries they've had throughout the season. Hopefully, with a full complement of players they can get moving again and start piling up some wins as they prepare for a March run. Purdue in West Lafayette is next on the schedule and a rematch with Zach Edey. Be sure to check out Nudge Printing for all your printing needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 24, 2023: Iowa is coming to town and bringing another fantastic Murray brother into the Breslin on Thursday evening. Fran McCaffrey once again has a team with a very good offensive efficiency rating. And... once again they are terrible on defense. Michigan State looks to defend their home court and return to winning ways before heading on the road next Sunday at West Lafayette. Interesting story lines abound in this game. Will Malik Hall return to the court? Patrick McCaffrey? Both players are critical to their team's success and how well and how much they play could decide the game's outcome. Also, will we continue to see a progression at the 5 for MSU in improved play from freshmen Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper? Listen to our preseason episode on Iowa here. Check out Nudge Printing for all your printing needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 23, 2023: Rod and Eric introduced 2023 incoming freshman, Gehrig Normand, to the Spartan Nation in this interview. Normand is a 4* recruit, 6'6" shooting guard from the Dallas-Forth Worth, TX area who was the third commit for MSU this summer. Many describe his game as similar to former Spartan, Matt McQuaid, who was from the same area and had sneaky athleticism. McQuaid became a great defender and sharpshooter and was instrumental in MSU's run to the Final Four in 2019. Gehrig tells us about his name, what his game is like, how he is recovering from his injury, and why he chose Michigan State. You can listen to our summer episode about Normand's recruitment here. Check out the video interview on our YouTube channel. Need some Spartan apparel or decals? Head on over to Nudge Printing to get some high quality products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 22, 2023: In a game that MSU controlled for the first 10 minutes, it looked like they might come away with a big road win at Indiana in Assembly Hall. Unfortunately for the Spartans, the Hoosiers caught fire from behind the arc and at the free throw line and were too much. Before the game, there was a lot of discussion for how Michigan State would defend against Indiana's elite center, Trayce Jackson-Davis. Would MSU double or play him straight up. Ultimately, the Spartans did both which both ended up a losing proposition as TJD still ended up with 31 points and Indiana shot 9-16 behind the line. On a bright note for MSU, Jaxon Kohler once again had a decent game offensively and on the boards and largely held his own on the defensive end. There was still no Malik Hall in the game but reports had him practicing lending some hope that he will see the court soon. Perhaps as soon as Iowa on Thursday night. Check out Nudge Printing for all your MSU apparel and car decals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 21, 2023: Now that MSU is back on the the winning track they head down to Bloomington, IN to take on the Indiana Hoosiers who are riding high after two straight wins including an impressive beat down at Illinois. The Hoosiers have been an up and down team this year and have suffered injuries to two starters in Xavier Johnson and Race Thompson. Michigan State seemed to find its shooting stroke again in the last home game and will see if it travels against another veteran team. Malik Hall's prognosis seems to lead every show now as we try to get a handle on whether and when he will play again. It seems to be safe to say that we will see him sooner than later although which game that will be is still up in the air. We certainly don't expect to see him on the court in this one but perhaps Thursday against Iowa. This matchup again offers an interesting strategic question as to how to defend Indiana's most dynamic player, Trayce Jackson-Davis, in the paint. Do you double, dig down, or play him straight up. All set you up for other dangers which is why he is such a great weapon for the Hoosiers. You can listen to our preseason show on Indiana here. Visit our sponsor Nudge Printing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 19, 2023: Michigan State ended their 2 game losing streak with a decisive victory over Rutgers on a rainy night in East Lansing 70-57. On a night that might be viewed as a coming out party for Jaxon Kohler who finished with a double double and played the most minutes at the 5 spot, he contributed a lot to MSU's great defensive effort. Rutgers' phenom shooter, Cam Spencer, managed only 1-8 from the 3 point line and 3-14 overall to finish with 8 points. In contrast, MSU was fantastic behind the line burying 12 three pointers on only 22 attempts. The one troubling spot for the Spartans was that they got annihilated on the offensive boards giving up 18 offensive rebounds to the Scarlet Knights who used them to stay close in the game until late. Unfortunately for Rutgers, they also had the ball stolen 9 times in the game especially late where MSU was able to pull away and seal the game. The Breslin Center remains one of only 3 arenas in the Big Ten where Rutgers has still never won. Our Rutgers preseason episode can be listened to here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 17, 2023: MSU enters into the game on Thursday against Rutgers on a two game losing streak after dropping close games at Champaign and by one point at home to first place Purdue. Rutgers, however, isn't the usual slouch team that they were in their early days in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights are ranked #14 in KenPom and have one of the best defenses in college basketball to challenge MSU. Unfortunately, Malik Hall will again be a no-go for this game as he reaggravated his stress reaction in the left foot and will be sidelined for a few weeks. However, that is good news as it was originally believed that Hall might miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season when we last had news after the Purdue game. So the Spartans are once again tasked with surviving without Hall. Fortunately (and unlike earlier this season), this time they will have Jaden Akins who helps them immensely on the both sides of the ball. Visit our new sponsor Michigan based Nudge Printing for all your Spartan apparel and decals. The Rutgers Preseason Show can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 16, 2023: Zach Edey and the number one offense in America, the Purdue Boilermakers, came to the East Lansing and took on a Michigan State team down one of its veterans due to Malik Hall's injury in the Illinois game. Despite being down a man, MSU almost pulled out the win against a talented Purdue team and even outplayed the Boilers in a number of aspects of the game. It's certainly a game that MSU had a chance to win with a one point lead and only ten seconds to play. Unfortunately, Loyer found Edey in the low blocks where he scored his 32nd points of the game in a short layup. Tyson Walker had a monster game for MSU shooting over 50% from the field and finished with 30 points. The Spartans also managed to outrebound a team that is tops in the country on the offensive glass limiting them to only 26.7% offensive rebounding rate well below their season average. The Spartans will stay home and will face red hot Rutgers who is second in the Big Ten on Thursday. Listen to the Purdue Preseason Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 14, 2023: Michigan State's seven game win streak was snapped in Champaign on Friday night and the Spartans look to return to their winning ways against a top rated Purdue squad. Per usual, Purdue enters the game with a monster center, 7'4" Zach Edey who is a national player of the year candidate. Edey is a beast scoring in the paint, rebounding offensively, and more than competent on the free throw line. Surprisingly, Purdue is not a lethal team from behind the arc but can you risk doubling Edey and giving the Purdue guards easy looks from outside? The tactical plan to defend this Boilermaker team is fascinating and how Izzo decides to play it is not entirely obvious. Finally, the health of Malik Hall is somewhat in doubt as he did not play the final 7:45 in Champaign after rolling his ankle. Every indication is that he will play but we probably won't know for certain until game day. You can access our preseason show of Purdue here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 13, 2023: In a game that Michigan State led for the majority of the first and second half, Illinois proved to be too much at home in a 75-66 win. Illinois uncharacteristicly took care of the basketball and finished the game with only 5 turnovers. They also shot free throws well above their average at 83%. In contrast, MSU failed to hit a single 3 point shot going 0-7 despite surprisingly dominating Illinois on the glass 42-33 (with a 40% offensive rebounding rate. The Spartans now fall to 4-2 in the Big Ten and one game behind the Boilermakers who roll into East Lansing in a few days. Perhaps one of the most important developments in the game was an injury sustained by Malik Hall with 7:45 left in the game where he injured his left foot. Early reports are that he sprained his ankle so it appears that he did not reinjure his stress reaction but whether he is ready to play against Purdue is unknown at this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 11, 2022: The Spartans will take their 7 game winning streak (four in Big Ten play) into Champaign to take on a hot Illinois team. Illinois has won their last two conference games dispatching Wisconsin at home and blasting Nebraska in Lincoln. Illinois features a test for MSU as they have size all over the court which is giving teams fits both offensively inside the arc and on the defensive end. The two things Illinois doesn't do well is shoot the outside shot and hang onto the ball which Michigan State will have to try and exploit. Can MSU use some Illini turnovers and get easy buckets on the break? Can they neutralize Illinois' size on the boards and prevent second chances? You can access our Illinois preview show here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 10, 2023: In another Big Ten road test, MSU headed into Madison, Wisconsin to take on the Badgers and try and extend its winning streak to 7 games. In what can only be described as a poised effort, the Spartans were perfect from the floor down the stretch hitting their last 8 field goals and all their free throws to win the game. Wisconsin was down their leading scorer, Tyler Wahl, but got point production from their 7' center Steven Crowl and freshman point guard Connor Essegian to keep the game close. The largest lead of the game was 6 points and the teams battled back and forth behind largely good shooting. MSU had a problem with turnovers with 14 to Wisconsin's 5 but outrebounded the Badgers 33-18. A big key to the victory definitely came at the free throw line where the Spartans hit 16 of 17 to only 6 of 8 for Wisconsin. Our preseason episode on Wisconsin can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 8, 2023: Michigan State heads back onto the road and will try to continue its winning streak of six straight and two in Big Ten Play as they head to Madison to take on the Badgers. In an arena that has historically been a house of pain MSU will look to stay in first place in the Big Ten. Rod has stated it a number of times that MSU has a profile that looks more and more like a Wisconsin one which means that both teams will rely on their defense and ability to hit the outside shot. The Spartans struggled hitting wide open shots against Michigan and will look to bounce back on offense outside the arc. For the Wisconsin preseason preview go to www.tffinots.com/Wisconsin2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 7, 2023: In an ugly offensive game, MSU pulled out a win at the Breslin Center 59-53 over rival Michigan. Neither team could hit their shots as the Spartans launched at least 3 wide open air balls for 3. The only thing worse than MSU's outside shooting was Michigan's who shot 15% on 3-20. It was a game where MSU controlled by double digits halfway through the first half until late in the game. This was a very good defensive performance by the Spartans who showed that their veteran backcourt will continue to be an asset throughout the Big Ten season. Also, Malik Hall looked more of himself in offense, defense, and conditioning as he logged over 20 minutes and contributed on both ends of the court. UM Preview Episode Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 5, 2022: Rivalry week is officially here now that MSU has dispatched Nebraska and awaits a matchup at home with cross state rival, Michigan. The Wolverines have struggled at times in the non-conference schedule but are in first place of the Big Ten with a 3-0 mark after defeating Penn State on Wednesday. Last year, the teams split their series but if either team has title hopes, a series sweep would be loom huge for their chances to take the League. There are so many matchup questions with this game: can Sissoko neutralize Dickinson and/or can Hoggard and MSU's guards exploit Dickinson's struggles guarding on pick and rolls? Will the Spartans be able to rebound and defend at the levels they did against Nebraska? Finally, can Michigan State continue their outstanding 3 point shooting? In what looks to be an intense contest on Saturday with so much at stake and the school rivalry at a more intense level than usual this has all the makings for a war. The difference might just be which team is able to maintain their poise and channel the energy in a useful manner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 3, 2023: Michigan State welcomed in the new year with a decisive 74-56 victory over the visiting Nebraska Cornhuskers. In what is probably MSU's best complete game since the early season, they coasted out to a 22 point half time lead behind suffocating defense and a fantastic first half scoring effort from Tyson Walker (16 points). MSU had one of their best offensive rebounding efforts collecting over 40% of their misses and prevented a good offensive rebounding team from getting anything going at only 25%. A number of Spartans other than Tyson Walker had good games including Joey Hauser with a second straight double double, AJ Hoggard with 9 assists and only one turnover, and Jaxon Kohler who finally got going offensively with a 5-5 10 point effort. Listen to the Nebraska Preseason Preview Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 1, 2023: As we enter a new year, Michigan State begins the Big Ten campaign in full with 18 games and a march to a potential championship. However, there are no easy wins in the Big Ten this year and protecting home court is a necessity after already losing their first to Northwestern. Fortunately, the Spartans will be full strength with a limited minutes Malik Hall as they host a feisty squad from Lincoln, NE. This will be the last game without the Izzone so MSU will have to bring its own energy and not look past the Cornhuskers to their matchup against the Wolverines on Saturday. The first step in a Big Ten Championship begins Tuesday and if Michigan State has any serious designs on challenging for the title they need to take care of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 30, 2022: In what is the most significant development for anyone with hopes of MSU making some sort of run for a Big Ten title or NCAA tournament Final Four, the return of Malik Hall back on to the court was a big one. Now that Jaden Akins is almost back to where we hoped he would be starting the season, Hall played limited minutes but looked as if he hadn't ever stopped playing. Malik Hall had 11 points on 3-4 shooting with 2-2 from 3 and 3-4 at the line in only 18 minutes of play. Perhaps even more importantly than his scoring was his presence on defense and just as a steadying force on both ends of the court as he made the Spartans so much more difficult to score against and defend with his versatility. Also of note were double-doubles from AJ Hoggard (11 points, 10 assists) and Joey Hauser (14 points, 12 rebounds). An all around solid game for Michigan State as they prepare to re-enter Big Ten play on Tuesday with Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 29, 2022: Michigan State has its last non-conference tune up before Big Ten play resumes with the new year as they welcome in the Buffalo Bulls from the MAC. Buffalo has had a recent history of success with multiple NCAA tournament wins under coaches Bobby Hurley and Nate Oats. However, this year is clearly a rebuilding year with them holding a 6-6 record (2 against non-Division I opponents) and no notable wins. Michigan State hopes to continue getting healthier as Jaden Akins returns more to full strength and Malik Hall is expected to play after being laid up for 3 weeks with a stress reaction to his foot. MSU's defense has suffered without Hall in the lineup and the hope is that he can get back up to full speed in a few weeks and perhaps put the Spartans' defense back in the top 30 again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 27, 2022: The first commitment to MSU's 2023 class was PG Jeremy Fears Jr. from Joliet, Illinois. Fears is the #7 ranked point guard and #37 overall player according to On3 recruiting rankings for the 2023 class. After playing at LaLumiere Academy last year, Jeremy elected to return to his high school and play with his younger brother, Jeremiah, for what might be his last chance to play on the same team. Jeremy discussed what the recruitment was like with MSU, why he picked the Spartans, what it was like playing on Team USA in international ball and much more in this interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 26, 2022: Coming into this season, there were uncertainties everywhere within the Big Ten teams. A lot of teams had almost complete turnovers from last year with incoming Now that we've had a few Big Ten games played and have watched most of the non-conference season we figured it would be helpful to look back at our predictions and handicap them. Rod goes through the surprises from Nebraska to Indiana. He feels even better about his placement of Indiana at number one yet not winning the Big Ten. Also, what's going on in Champaign and Ann Arbor? All that and more in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 23, 2022: In a big thank you to our fans we held an ask me anything session where we answered questions about MSU, what happens when Izzo retires, what are the best basketball books, how do we pull together the show, and who exactly is in Rod's avatar photo. This session and the success of the show are due entirely to how great our listeners are. If you want to support the show go to our website or rate and review the show on your podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 21, 2022: The Spartans faced perennial pest, Oakland University and beat them for their 21st straight win against the Horizon League team. Although it was an uninspiring game, Michigan State showed some glimpses of smooth offense, transition game, and connected defense. Head Coaches Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe both decided to wear ugly sweaters and at times their team's games matched their garb. Joey Hauser led the way for the Spartans in scoring with 16 and was augmented by a career high 15 from Jaden Akins who also played a career high 25 minutes coming off a preseason injury. Overall, MSU shot 49.5% from the field and 45.5% from 3 in a game that was close in the first half until they went on a 30-5 run extending over half time into the early second half to put the game away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 18, 2022: Michigan State's players are done with finals and will prepare for their perennial matchup against the Grizzlies from Oakland University. Head Coach Greg Kampe usually brings in very competitive teams into the contest. Oftentimes, Oakland has a pro or very high level player. This year, is not like others. Oakland is struggling this year coming in at 2-9 (we recorded before their game against Boise St.) and have one of the 5 worst defenses in all of college basketball. Almost as bad as their overall defense is their ability to rebound the ball where they are terrible on both sides of the ball. This is certainly a game where MSU might be able to get some things going on the glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 15, 2022: Assistant Coach Thomas Kelley joined the Michigan State staff this June after Dwayne Stephens left to take over the Western Michigan program. Kelley played for MSU from 1994-1999 under both Jud Heathcote and Tom Izzo. After playing professionally in Europe for 15 seasons he returned to East Lansing to take a graduate assistant position in 2016. Although Kelley never played in the NBA, he has years of experience playing as a professional where the pressures were different than in the United States. Aside from the differences in rules, experiencing the fans was totally unique where he tells stories of playing with stands full of lit fireworks and the need for plexiglass to protect the opposing players. He feels that many of the lessons he learned about being a pro translate into things he can bring as a coach with young players today. We also discuss what it was like coaching on the aircraft carrier, the things most important for the team in this light stretch of games before January, and why being a player led team is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 10, 2022: Brown came calling to East Lansing to serve as the book end to MSU's brutal November schedule where they traveled over 10,000 miles and played 11 games with very little rest in between. Fortunately for the Spartans, the Brown Bears didn't have a ton of rest (like most of their previous opponents) and were able to prevent the Ivy team from getting anything going offensively the entire game. Brown came into the game averaging about half their shots from behind the 3 point arc but managed a third of their shots for 3 and hit only 20% of them. The Bears also came into the game as the top defensive rebounding team in the country at only 18.9% but surrendered nearly 33% of MSU's misses on the boards as the Spartans showed a little vintage play tonight. Also of note was that AJ Hoggard played another great game and Joey Hauser led the team in scoring with 22 points and personally surpassed 1000 career points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 8, 2022: Michigan State returns home after a successful trip to Happy Valley with a quick turnaround again but this time their opponent won't have a rest advantage. The Brown Bears of the Ivy League visit on Saturday coming off a tight one point win over in-state rival, Rhode Island and carry a five game winning streak into the Breslin. Led by MSU assistant coach Doug Wojcik's son, Paxson, the Brown Bears will look to pull off an upset over the Spartans. Despite MSU being a 16 point favorite, there is a lot for the Spartans to work on in this game. They will need to carry over their solid defense and improved play from AJ Hoggard to win this game in a comfortable fashion. But rest assured, MSU will be tested by a Brown team that can score from behind the arc and leads the nation in defensive rebounding allowing only an 18.9% offensive rebounding percentage from opponents. Mercifully, after this game MSU will have 11 days rest before their next game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 7, 2022: Michigan State got the game it needed from AJ Hoggard as he led the Spartans to a 67-58 win over Penn State in Happy Valley. Hoggard led the team in scoring with 23 points and 6 rebounds on 6-6 clutch free throw shooting and 1-2 from 3. Joey Hauser chipped in with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Most impressive with the Spartans' defensive effort was limiting Penn State to only 9 three point attempts in the second half after giving up 7-18 shooting in the first. By the end of the second half, the Nittany Lions were left to try and catch up to MSU by going inside and away from their game. In addition to recapping the game, coach Garland gave us some insight into whether MSU has made a strategic decision to de-emphasize offensive rebounding, how to improve shooting, and why the team wasn't as successful beating Michigan until they stopped focusing so much on the one game. Also, you still have a few days left to order t-shirts before the order goes out on December 9. To order, go to https://www.tffinots.com/merchandise to see the shirt and order yours today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 5, 2022: Michigan State heads into Happy Valley to take on the Penn St. Nittany Lions in their second Big Ten matchup of the season. Penn State is 6-2 going into this Big ten opener for them despite being a team without a lot of size. The Nittany Lions have relied heavily on the 3 point shot with over half their field goal attempts coming from behind the arc. The Spartans will again be without Malik Hall but fortunately, Jaden Akins seems to be ready to go. Can the Spartans match the fierce energy Penn State has been bringing this season and contain their outside shooting? MSU really struggled against Northwestern off ball screen and they will likely be tested again with this guard heavy team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 4, 2022: Michigan State for the second straight year drops a game at home to the Northwestern Wildcats. This time it is the season opener and came at the hands of an inability to stop the 'Cats on defense. Northwestern shot 21-24 from the free throw line to hang on and defeat the Spartans. One positive note was the return of Jaden Akins from injury who got to start the game but was clearly limited at times with his conditioning. AJ Hoggard came off the bench and played one of his better games but it wasn't enough as the Northwestern guards of Boo Bouie and Chase Audige proved too much for MSU's perimeter defense. Next up for Michigan State is a date on Wednesday at State College against Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 2, 2022: Michigan State prepares for its Big Ten opener against the Northwestern Wildcats at the Breslin Center Sunday night. After going 5-3 in the extremely difficult early non-conference stretch versus high level competition (and down two of their best players) MSU will attempt to begin its assault on another Big Ten title for Tom Izzo. The Wildcats come in struggling on offense ranked #174 in KenPom but survive on the defensive side of the ball by mucking things up. They rank first in 2-point defense and #25 overall with a strategy of clearly keeping games low scoring. MSU will try to move the ball in transition and crash the offensive boards. This also might be one of the rare games where they have a turnover advantage over another team (when is the last season we said that?) Expectations are that Jaden Akins will suit up and play some minutes while Malik Hall rests his foot for another week or two. Of some interest is the probable addition of Keon Coleman to the team once again and discussion that he might play a bigger role than we anticipated. This is somewhat helped by the injuries and the fact that he will have about an extra month with the team this season since the football team didn't make a bowl game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 30, 2022: Perhaps it was inevitable that MSU would run into a team that got hot while their legs were out of juice. After playing 3 games in four days in Portland, OR the return late on Monday allowed for little rest before traveling to Notre Dame. The stretch of non-conference games that looked so daunting before the season began proved that way tonight especially as the Spartans were down two of their best players - Malik Hall and Jaden Akins. Notre Dame began the game with a blistering shooting performance in the first half leading to a 24 point lead which MSU was only able to cut to 18 by half time. Although, AJ Hoggard tried to bring the Spartans back in the second half the team just didn't have enough in the tank to make it close and fell to Notre Dame 70-52. They will now head back to East Lansing to prepare for the start of the Big Ten season against Northwestern on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 28, 2022: It was announced today (November 28) that ESPN is canceling the Big10/ACC Challenge going forward and this will be its last year. The conference challenge will be replaced by the SEC/ACC challenge next year and we suspect we will see some iteration of the Big10/Big12 challenge as its replacement. Anyway, Michigan State will head into South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in an interesting matchup. Notre Dame is 5-1 but has looked shaky and not very dominant despite playing lesser competition. They are led by 4 fifth year starters and an athletic heralded freshman in JJ Starling. Per usual, Notre Dame is a good offense ranking #28 in KenPom with decent shooting and turnover percentage. However, they are an unmitigated disaster on defense ranking #168 in overall defense where the only bright spot is good defensive rebounding. It appears that the Spartans will be without Jaden Akins again as well as Malik Hall who still has a few weeks left to recover from the stress reaction in his foot. Expect to see MSU try to get out and run and build upon their shooting success against a poor defensive team. We wouldn't expect a lot of offensive rebounding against Notre Dame but perhaps they haven't yet been challenged by a team like MSU. Finally, if Michigan State gets a lead, will they be able to hold it without any late game heroics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 27, 2022: Michigan State faced the University of Portland on their home court in the fifth place game of the PK 85 tournament. It was a tale of three games as Portland dominated the first half with a barrage of 3 pointers (9-19) to take an 8 point lead into halftime (42-34). But the Spartans came back and on the backs of great shooting, solid defense, and tough rebounding took a commanding 12 point lead with a few minutes to go. But that's where this game unfortunately got very interesting as the 12 point lead was cut to one with 40 seconds left to play. The lead implosion happened on the back of 3 turnovers and multiple 3 pointers from the Pilots in front of their own fans. Thanks to some great defense by MSU on the last possession they survived the Portland, OR trip down two men with a 2-1 record as they prepare for the ACC/Big10 Challenge in South Bend against Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 26, 2022: A depleted Michigan State team beat an even more depleted Oregon team 74-70 to qualify for the fifth place game against a surging WCC Portland team. MSU played a more complete game against the Ducks and looked connected offensively for the first time after losing both Malik Hall and Jaden Akins to injury. Michigan State played better and looks to continue their semi-surprising run in the non-conference in the PK 85 and then a visit to South Bend in the ACC/Big10 Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 25, 2022: Prior to leaving for Portland, OR for the tipoff of the PK85 against Alabama, Michigan State suffered two huge losses to injuries - Malik Hall, and Jaden Akins. Akins was sidelined after the Villanova game where he sustained a new injury to his previously injured foot that is not deemed serious but will be rested for a few games. Unfortunately, Malik Hall had a non-operative stress reaction injury to his foot in practice on Monday which will keep him out of action for about 3 weeks. Despite those key losses in personnel, the Spartans battled hard and managed to compete with Alabama in the first half mostly due to the scoring from Tyson Walker. However, the second half saw a few more shots miss for MSU and Alabama got a little hot from 3 allowing them to pull away. Freshman Brandon Miller led the way for the Crimson Tide with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Bright spots to the game included the extended minutes to freshmen Jaxon Kohler, Tre Hollomam, and Carson Cooper who all showed signs of progression from the start of the season. Pierre Brooks played 33 minutes and showed some signs of great play logging 9 rebounds with 4 offensive but also looked lost on defensive assignments against a team that was prepared to punish defensive lapses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 21, 2022: Michigan State opens up the PK85 holiday tournament in Portland, Oregon on Thanksgiving against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Coached by Nate Oats, Alabama plays a unique type of basketball emphasizing the 3 point shot and layups and dunks. It is predicated on analytics that show it best to shoot 3s and take only high percentage two point shots to maximize your scoring on offense. Alabama comes in 4-0 but not pushed by any teams yet this year with their only close contest a ten point win over South Alabama. Can MSU contain Alabama's shot outside the arc? Can they slow down the number one team in the country in offensive rebounding? Also, will 'Bama's horrendous ball security (#316 in turnover %) be their undoing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 19, 2022: The Spartans held on to defeat the Villanova Wildcats 73-71 at the Breslin on a snowy night in East Lansing. After being up 16 with less than 8 minutes to play, Villanova almost came all the way back using key turnovers and opportunistic 3s and free throws to catch up and beat MSU. Fortunately, Tyson Walker was there in the clutch to prevent Michigan State from losing this game as he hit big shot after big shot to keep just enough separation for the win. Mady Sissoko came back down to earth as he was challenged by Villanova's center, Eric Dixon, who scored 24 points playing differently from the previous two matchups that Mady had earlier. Overall, a good quality win for State as they prepare to head out west to the PK85 tournament where they will open up against Alabama. We close the show with a brief discussion about the Big Ten and its non-conference performance which might suggest the league is a little better than anyone thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 16, 2022: Michigan State welcomes in perennial power, Villanova, to the Breslin as part of the Gavitt Games this Friday. The Spartans are coming off an exciting win in double OT against #4 Kentucky while the Wildcats are struggling off to a 2-1 start defeating LaSalle and Delaware St and a loss to a weak Temple team. Legendary coach Jay Wright retired over the off season and leaves former assistant coach, Ken Neptune a program that has won a couple national championships and 7 of the last 8 Big East conference titles. Unfortunately, Neptune will be without at least one and maybe both of his best players due to injury. Can MSU continue its winning ways and intensity or will they have a letdown after that emotional win in the Champions Classic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 15, 2022: Michigan State traveled to Indianapolis to take on #4 Kentucky (#1 in KenPom) in the Champions Classic as an 8 to 10 point underdog and comes away with a gritty win against Oscar Tshiebwe and a collection of great Wildcat athletes. Led by Joey Hauser's 23 points and 8 rebounds with 4-7 3 point shooting, the Spartans out-toughed Kentucky on the boards 45-38 and forced two overtimes on Malik Hall dunks at the end of regulation. Mady Sissoko again had a strong showing with 16 points and 8 rebounds and generally held his own against the reigning national player of the year, Tshiebwe. Sissoko actually managed to play the end of regulation and then both overtime sessions with 4 fouls while Tshiebwe fouled out putting the Wildcats immediately on their heels. Sissoko was dominant inside and Kentucky couldn't match his fierce play down the stretch without their all-everything player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 13, 2022: The high profile games keep coming for MSU as they meet #4 Kentucky in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, November 15. Kentucky enters the game ranked #1 in Ken Pom and an 8 point favorite. Kentucky returns last year's national player of the year, Oscar Tshibwe who is coming off a recent knee injury and is listed as questionable for the game. Can the Spartans carry over the intensity and grit they showed in their game against Gonzaga? Can Mady Sissoko manage to hold his own again inside against another elite big man? Finally, will we see MSU's outside shooting come to life now that they are playing in a more traditional indoor environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 12, 2022: MSU played its second game on an aircraft carrier against #2 Gonzaga on Veteran's Day and almost pulled off the upset. National player of the year candidate, Drew Timme, led the Zags down the stretch with 22 points and 13 rebounds as just a little more than the Spartans could handle. Despite being up by 12 in the second half, Gonzaga went on a run with improved defense and putting Mady Sissoko and Joey Hauser in foul trouble allowing them to exploit the paint and the boards. Despite the loss, positive developments for MSU abounded as we saw how Mady Sissoko may actually be an upgrade over what MSU had at the center position last year. He led the team in scoring with 14 in a game where shooting was a challenge due to the weird conditions on the deck of the aircraft carrier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 9, 2022: After dispatching its season opening opponent, Northern Arizona, Michigan State begins its non-conference gauntlet with the #2 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs. The game will be the second time MSU has played on an aircraft carrier on Veteran's Day, the first being against North Carolina when Obama was president. Aside from the unusual playing conditions, the Spartans will be tested by a prolific offense and national player of the year candidate, Drew Timme. We will very quickly see if Tom Izzo's decision to go with Sissoko and Kohler at the center position was a wise decision or one that may cost them dearly. Interestingly, Gonzaga's guards struggled against the backcourt of Tennessee during their televised exhibition game and may be where MSU tries to attack this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 7, 2022: Michigan State opened its season against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks from the Big Sky conference with a final score of 73-55. Led by senior Joey Hauser who scored a double double with 18 pts on 6-12 shooting (4-8 from 3) and 10 rebounds the Spartans controlled the game from start to finish. Other performances of note was Pierre Brooks with 14 points on 4-7 3 pt shooting in 17 minutes and Jaxon Kohler with 6 points and 9 rebounds in 16 minutes of play. Defensively, the Spartans held NAU to 32% shooting and 27% from behind the line and outrebounded them 46-37. Not an overwhelming performance considering that this is one of the poorer teams they will face this year. Encouraging signs though from Tyson Walker who was aggressively hunting for his shot even though they weren't falling and being an absolute terror defensively on NAU's guards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 5, 2022: The season opener is here as Michigan State hosts the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks from the Big Sky conference. Last year, NAU was 9-23 overall and 5-15 for a last place finish in conference play. They finished ranked 340 in KenPom where they didn't do anything very well on either side of the ball. Michigan State will look to get things set right before the gauntlet of games against multiple top 25 teams beginning on Friday against Gonzaga. There is some intrigue with this game whether Akins plays, can MSU return to its roots and rebound better, and will this be an opportunity for Steven Izzo to record his first collegiate points? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 2, 2022: Michigan State won the exhibition game over division 2 Grand Valley State University at the Breslin Center 73-56. It was a game where the Spartans trailed at half time 31-36 after a less than impressive defensive and rebounding performance. The second half was a vast improvement as MSU held GVSU to 27% shooting. Most important, however, was that MSU looks to be in decent shape at the 5 with the play of a massively improved Mady Sissoko and intriguing play from Kohler and Cooper. Also of note was AJ Hoggard going 2-2 from 3 and combined with Walker for 10 steals in the game. The team looks like it will be a beast defensively at the guard position especially since we still haven't seen what they will be like with Akins, arguably the best athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 31, 2022: The season has finally arrived (sort of) as Michigan State hosts the Grand Valley State Lakers to the Breslin Center on Tuesday, November 1. GVSU is a D-II school who has played MSU in the past and is coming off an exhibition loss to Eastern Michigan a few days ago in Ypsilanti. This will be our first chance to see how MSU looks in the middle with Sissoko, Kohler, and maybe Cooper taking turns. Other questions will be how is the defensive rebounding and what will the combo of Hall and Hauser look like with Hall playing the wing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 27, 2022: We sat down with Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Couch and the Rube Podcast to get his thoughts on MSU's upcoming season and a host of other NCAA basketball issues. We talked about the potentially larger than expected role of Carson Cooper, whether Mady Sissoko can hang at the 5 spot, and what it will take for MSU to make a deep run in March or flame out and miss the tourney entirely. Additionally, Graham gave his thoughts on how recruiting has changed and whether Izzo is changing his philosophy in the face of a general lack of talent in Michigan and the presence of easy transfers and NIL. Finally, we touched briefly on what might happen to the NCAA tournament if it expands and how Couch thinks it would be ok so long as they make certain provisions in expanding the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 25, 2022: MSU held a scrimmage in Knoxville, TN with the top rated Tennessee Volunteers this past weekend where we have only limited images and information. Reports coming out say that MSU held their own despite the absence of Jaden Akins although how the coaches approached the scrimmage may have been very unorthodox. Rod and Eric then discuss how recruiting has changed over the past few years for Izzo and all coaches. They then delve into MSU's offers in the 2024 and 2025 classes and who they are after. Also, we provide some idea on what their prospects are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 17, 2022: Our final Big Ten Preview installment is the most important - the Michigan State Spartans. We finished our annual preseason deep dive on each player, things to watch, and predictions for the year. Exiting this year are Gabe Brown, Marcus Bingham, Max Christie, and Julius Marble. New players are freshmen Jaxon Kohler, Tre Holloman, Carson Cooper and grad transfer Jason Whitens (who was on the team last year but tore his ACL in the exhibition opener against Ferris State.) Last year, the Spartans were fantastic shooting the 3 but uncharacteristically struggled to rebound the basketball and defend in the post. That contributed to their #42 overall KenPom ranking as they had one of the worst defensive rankings for an MSU team since 2006. Unfortunately, a lot of areas in which MSU needed improved play just didn't materialize last year. The team just didn't seem to gel and figure out their roles until perhaps the last two weeks of the year - just in time for the Big Ten tournament and NCAA tourney. The most obvious question this year is what will happen at the 5 spot with the departures of Bingham and Marble. The spartans will have to rely on foul-prone Mady Sissoko and a pair of true freshmen in Kohler and Cooper to try and get by. If that spot struggles, it might be a very long year our guys as the Big Ten still have a lot of teams with good centers. The other big question is can players like Akins and Brooks elevate their game and become big time contributors. Rod and Eric take the deep dive to prepare yourself for the season to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 13, 2022: Nothing better sums up the coming Big Ten season than Rod saying that he has Indiana as his number one team but doesn't think they will win the league. It's because there is massive turnover in rosters this year partly due to the transfer rule and partly due to a lot of high profile players leaving for the NBA draft. Can second year coach Rod Woodson continue the late season roll that the Hoosiers created? Or will they continue to look a little bit like a team without a strong identity? Perhaps the suspensions and eventual firing of assistant coach, Dane Fife, is a sign of cultural problems within the program. Whatever the answers may be, it looks like we're in for one interesting year in the Big Ten where anything is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 10, 2022: Chris Holtman was a successful head coach at Butler before becoming the leader at Ohio State. yet, despite being loaded with talent one could say that his tenure with the Buckeyes has been disappointing. Thad Motta showed what was possible at Ohio State with great recruiting classes, and perennially challenging for Big Ten titles and deep NCAA tourney runs. Surprisingly, Ohio State was a very subpar defensive team last year negating the great offensive play they got from EJ Liddell and Malaki Branham. At some point you have to wonder if the less than spectacular results lead to a hot seat for coach Holtman. But for now, Ohio State will have to turn over most of their roster and rely on transfers and freshman to compete for a Big Ten title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 6, 2022: After an impressive year finishing first and 15-5 in the Big Ten, Illinois followed that up with a first round exit in the Big Ten Tournament and then second round exit in the NCAA tournament. Now, head coach Brad Underwood will attempt to pick up the pieces for a disappointing postseason with an almost entirely new team. Only four scholarship players return to this years team with only one playing significant minutes on last year's roster. Illinois will be relying on transfers and freshman to compete this year. Rod also goes into detail about what he REALLY thinks about Andre Curbelo and whether he believes Underwood is really the man to move Illinois up to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 3, 2022: If you look at preseason expectations last year, Michigan massively underperformed in Big Ten play. From erratic point guard play to terrible 3 point shooting, only dominant offensive play by Hunter Dickinson kept Michigan competitive last season. Coach Juwan Howard managed to right the ship late to sneak the wolverines into the NCAA tournament where they had a nice run to the sweet 16. However, off court shenanigans once again found their way into the season. Juwan Howard got suspended after getting in a heated argument in Madison for an altercation with a Wisconsin coach. There was also the very strange situation where UM canceled the home game against the Spartans right before tip when they 'discovered' they had too many players out with COVID. The game was later rescheduled (along with a few others) crammed into the busy schedule which Michigan won. This year, many of the players the helped the Wolverines go are no longer on the team and they will be relying again on a transfer point guard. Like most of the teams we've discussed, there are questions galore and how Michigan answers them will determine their final position in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 29, 2022: Last year the Purdue Boilermakers were everyone's pick to steamroll through the Big Ten especially after their perfect non-conference start. They had the #2 offense in the country, a generational talent in Jaden Ivey, and a coach who had proven to be solid defensively. However, the cracks to the Boilermaker facade showed up early with the surprise upset to Rutgers early in the Big Ten schedule. The cracks in the foundation of a great team were exposed - and never corrected. The loss to St. Peter's in the NCAA tournament left Purdue fans wondering how this juggernaut got derailed so easily despite everything they had in their favor. But the defensive liability proved to be too much to overcome and now they are left without all that firepower. Through departures the question remains whether others can step up and keep Purdue in the mix for another NCAA tournament berth or perhaps a Big Ten championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 26, 2022: We are approaching the midpoint of our Big Ten Previews with number 7 Iowa. Iowa surprised the league last year mostly on the back of emergent superstar, Keegan Murray. Murray went from a relatively unknown bench player on the previous Hawkeye team to the number 4 pick in the 2022 NBA draft. With his departure and that of Jordan Bohannon, will Iowa have enough in the tank to compete for a title? Can Kris Murray, twin brother to Keegan, fill in for his brother and provide the Hawks a scoring punch? Rod and Eric discuss the fate of the Hawkeyes and what they think of this year's team. Iowa is Eric's second favorite team and Rod's second LEAST favorite adding to the discussion. Eric also pranks Rod on the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 22, 2022: Aside from the emergence of first round pick Johnny Davis for Wisconsin was their ability to win close games. Many of those games were won at the free throw line - their opponents which constituted an above average amount of luck. Certainly, the Badgers were able to close out games but despite their abysmal offensive stats (#63 in KenPom) with atrocious shooting (#310 in 3 pt% and #215 in 2 pt%) they managed to score just enough to win a lot of Big Ten conference games. However, Davis is gone as is long time starter, Brad Davison. The Badgers will be relying on an untested twin brother, Jordan Davis, and a number of transfers and bench players to fill in for their personnel losses. Rod and Eric discuss this Wisconsin team and what France thought of Badger basketball this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 19, 2022: What Steve Pikiell has accomplished at Rutgers since taking over has been impressive. He has taken a team that was the doormat in the Big East and then Big Ten and made them a real pest. Pikiell created a culture toughness which turned them into the team that they are today - a perennial borderline NCAA tournament team. But the questions abound in New Jersey as transfers and a questionable recruitment class add to the uncertainty about not only where this team is - but where it is going. Will Rutgers challenge for the conference title, or will it remain stuck in the middle of the pack? Rod and Eric discuss this year's Rutgers squad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 15, 2022: Penn State found itself with a coaching change last year as long time coach Pat Chambers was shown the door after a fairly lackluster record for Nittany Lions and allegations of player abuse. New coach Micah Shrewsberry scrambled to put together a team as many members decided to depart with the coaching change. He managed to keep a few and produce a nucleus to leave a partially competitive team. Unfortunately for Shrewsberry, the Big Ten was extremely competitive last year making it very hard for his depleted squad to rack up many wins. However, it seems the winds are changing and there is an inkling that something may be building in Happy Valley. Decent recruiting classes and an identity of toughness that emerged last season should give the dozen or so Nittany Lion fans hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 12, 2022: Last year was a strange one for Maryland as their coach for over a decade, Mark Turgeon, abruptly resigned after only 8 games into the season. He was replaced by interim coach Danny Manning who provided only a lackluster finish for the season with the Terps finishing 7-13 in the Big Ten. In a story repeated more often nowadays, there have been a lot of departures from Maryland as well as incoming transfers to try and shore up the program. It appears that Willard has been able to make a little headway in recruiting for the 2023 season but he will have problems this season cobbling together a team to be competitive in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 8, 2022: As we continue our march through the Big Ten we land on #12 Northwestern. The Wildcats peaked under coach Chris Collins in the 2016-17 season with their first NCAA tournament berth and win but haven't even been close since. Unfortunately, after key departures from Pete Nance and Ryan Young, this year isn't looking too good either for Northwestern. Rod and Eric discuss the trajectory of the program and what is holding back Chris Collins from making Northwestern an annually competitive team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 5, 2022: We continue our march through the Big Ten previews with #13 Minnesota. After cobbling together a team of transfers last year, second year coach Ben Johnson looks to improve on their season with another largely rebuilt roster. Losing star Eric Curry and a bevy of transfers, the gophers will again try to piece together a team while also adding some of their own high school recruits. Rod expects Minnesota to turn the corner soon but not this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 1, 2022: Rod and Eric begin this year's Big Ten Previews with a prediction for Nebraska to be the cellar dweller. Despite not doing as well as previous coach, Tim Miles', worst year at Nebraska, head coach Fred Hoiberg seems to have been given a long leash entering his fourth season. Previously, an expert at piecing together teams using transfers at Iowa State, it just hasn't worked out in Lincoln. Once again, the roster will have almost complete turnover from last year and we will wait to see if they can finally pull it together. The Final Four Is Not on the Schedule is excited to announce our contest for this year open to all listeners to the show. Can you predict the correct order of the Big Ten this season? Try and beat Rod for a great prize. A free logo t-shirt and opportunity to come on the show after the season to gloat. To enter, send us your name and predictions to tffinots@gmail.com. Entries must be submitted before the first Big Ten games are played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 24, 2022: Recent comments by Southeastern Conference (SEC) commissioner Greg Sankey shed some light on changes that power 5 conferences might have for our favorite sporting event of the year - the NCAA basketball tournament. The "fresh look" Sankey mentions might include an expanded field up to 96 allowing many more power 5 teams in as at-large bids and obviously, greater revenue with more games. However, many do not see eye to eye with Sankey. FGCU's athletic director, Ken Kavanagh, worried that what's really on the chopping block is the auto bids for the non-Power 5+1 conferences with the tournament. Mike Decourcey of the Sporting News wrote a blistering response to the proposals to change the basketball tournament which we addressed in the show. Ultimately, conference realignment, NIL, and TV rights are fueling all of this turmoil and threatening the tournament no matter what we might want. Rod and Eric discuss the implications of what is happening, what might happen, and what should happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 17, 2022: This Spring, it became official that UCLA and USC would join the Big Ten for the 2024 athletic season and beyond. As with nearly all athletic decisions at the conference level they are driven entirely by football. Most of the discussion about revenue and scheduling centers around what the addition of the two schools will have on football. But what about basketball? Rod and Eric discuss the implications of these two Pac-12 teams joining the Big Ten. UCLA brings with it some of the most storied programs of all time with 11 national championships. USC adds a middling to solid program that certainly might be competitive. Does the addition of the schools open up the west coast for recruiting? Does it raise the competitiveness of the conference? How will travel and scheduling work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 9, 2022: Rod and Eric discuss the newest addition to the already strong 2023 recruiting class, Coen Carr from Georgia. Carr is a tremendous athlete who can jump out of the gym and rounds out the 2023 class as a 6' 7" forward who can play the 3 or 4. The two announced the creation of a new Spartan TFFINOTS community with a website, enhanced production, and a free community bulletin board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 2, 2022: Rod and Eric discuss the newest Michigan State recruitment of 2023 SF Gehrig Normand from Texas. Normand's commitment to MSU comes after just a three and a half week courtship with Tom Izzo and his staff. By all accounts, Normand was heading to Wisconsin to play his college ball until the Spartans staff reached out to him and convinced him that Madison really isn't as great a place to play basketball as East Lansing. Also, they discuss the hiring of a replacement recruiting coordinator, John Borovich. Borovich has deep ties to the team as he was a high school teammate of Matt Ishbia, played college basketball under Mark Montgomery, worked as a grad assistant under Tom Izzo, and later coached with Montgomery at Northern Illinois. Most recently, he was an assistant coach under Chris Collins at Northwestern. Borovich will fill the vacated role that Mike Garland left after his retirement this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 31, 2022: The much hyped recruitment of Xavier Booker from Indiana went Tom Izzo's way as he selected MSU to play his college basketball. Booker was out of the top 100 when Izzo began his recruitment of the 6' 11" power forward but has recently moved up to the top of the charts this season as his game has developed. Booker has even been ranked as the number one of his class according to some recent rankings. Also, two new recruits for the 2023 class took their official visits to MSU this weekend. Both are out of region targets and very late in the recruiting process but word has it that MSU has a good chance on one if not both. Gehrig Normand and Coen Carr would fill the role of the 3/4 which probably be a large need with the departures of Joey Hauser and maybe Malik Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of the nonconference schedule is released and its is going to be a grueling challenge with matchups against Alabama, Kentucky, Villanova (maybe twice), Notre Dame, Gonzaga and potentials against UConn or Oregon and maybe even North Carolina. Also, Michigan State just offered a scholarship to 14 year old Randy Livingston, Jr. from Florida. Livingston is a 6'1" point guard and the son of former NBA player Randy Livingston, Sr. Rod and Eric discuss the player, what this means and may tell us about Izzo's emphasis on recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Rod take a deep dive in on where the Spartans stand with commitments and offers for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 classes. They talk about Jeremy Fears, Xavier Booker, Devin Royal, and more. Eric visited MoneyBall and gives his impressions on the new additions to the team and how Sissoko and Hoggard looked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Rod and joined with award winning journalist Jack Ebling now of the Drive with Jack show. Jack offers his thoughts on what USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten will do for the conference, will it stop there, and if they bring in more than bigger TV markets. We also discuss how the transfer portal and name and likeness will change college athletics probably for good. Will the NCAA tournament ever be the same if these mega-conferences are created and seek more and more revenue? Finally, we get Jack's thoughts on how it Jud Heathcote and Tom Izzo are different to cover as a member of the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod & Eric hop into the way back machine and talk about another What If scenario. This time, the 1985-86 Spartans whose season came to an end after a clock malfunction at the NCAA tournament in 1986. This was Scott Skiles' senior year which was one of the most prolific single season performances in MSU history. With MSU up 4 late in the second half, the clock at Kemper Arena in Kansas City suddenly got 'stuck' for 15 seconds. Michigan State eventually missed some late free throws and #1 seed Kansas ending up tying the game with 9 seconds left and forcing overtime where they won by 10. Amazingly, the clock issue was never fixed during stoppage of the game. If the clock didn't break, would MSU have won? Could they have defeated North Carolina State in the regional finals to advance to the Final Four? If so, could they have beaten a young Coach K at Duke and perhaps Louisville in the Championship game? *Warning: some serious Michigan shade is thrown in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Rod revisit the 2009-10 season which MSU entered ranked preseason #2. This was largely because the previous final four team lost only Travis Walton and Goran Suton but was returning senior Raymar Morgan, Big Ten player of the year, Kalin Lucas, Delvon Roe, and sophomore Draymond Green. They had a number of setbacks in the non-conference leading to a 10-3 record but started the Big Ten schedule 9-0. Then the wheels metaphorically came off and they lost 3 in a row but still managed to limp across the finish line to tie for a Big Ten championship with Purdue and Ohio State. A first round flame out in the Big Ten Tournament against a bad Minnesota team in OT left expectations low and a 5 seed heading into the NCAA tourney. Few were high on this team until Kalin Lucas started playing like the player he was the year before in the first round by scoring 25 in defeating 12 seed New Mexico State. Suddenly, MSU was looking like a force to reckon with if only they could find a way past Kansas in the Sweet 16. MSU was cruising to an easy second round win against Maryland when Kalin Lucas tore his ACL in the second half. Last second heroics and maybe a little help from Northern Iowa in defeating Kansas led to MSU making it all the way to the Final Four. It was the Final Four matchup against Butler where Draymond Green was clearly fouled in the act of shooting while down one with only a few seconds left. The no-call was in part responsible for a narrow loss and missed opportunity to take on a pedestrian Duke team for the national championship. What if Kaliin Lucas hadn't torn his ACL? What if the foul is called and Draymond at least splits the pair of free throws? Eric and Rod talk about what they think would have happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LSJ sports columnist, Graham Couch, joins us today to discuss the state of the MSU basketball program. We discuss the concern at the 5 spot, coaching changes, the thinking behind Max Christie's departure, and what the Big Ten will be like next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric & Rod return to the 2019-2020 MSU basketball season and project what would have happened if COVID never came and we were able to enjoy the basketball postseason. In this episode we recap the season and look at the bracket seedings to come to a final four and our best guess for who comes out on top. Final Four teams: Kansas, Seton Hall, Maryland, and Michigan State. Then we discuss the importance of the Mike Garland retirement has on the coaching staff. What he meant for the players, coach Izzo, and what sort of person they need to replace him. Special thanks to listener Patrick in suggesting this fun topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod and Eric review Thomas Kelley's addition as the newest assistant coach for MSU's basketball program. Kelley is a former starter for the team in the 90s and previously served as a grad assistant before taking an assistant coaching position at Western Michigan. We discuss what we think he will bring to the team and what it means to be an assistant at MSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recent interview, Tom Izzo stated that the MSU roster is set for the 2022-2023 season. Marble and Christie are gone and Fears, Holloman, and Cooper are in. Are we short a player from the portal? Rod and Eric discuss whether it is time to panic or if we can relax this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Rod discuss the surprise commitment to the 2022-2023 of IMG 6'11" IMG Academy player, Carson Cooper. Tentative plans are for him to redshirt next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Rod review the high school recruitment offers from MSU and targets for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 classes. The also give you the latest news on the MSU roster with the transfer portal. Will they convince Marble to stay? Is Christie out the door? Finally, they discuss the implications of what Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has done to the college landscape and what is likely to come after the probable breakup of the NCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod and Eric address an uncomfortable question for the Big Ten - can anyone win a national championship? It hasn't been since 2000 with Mateen Cleeves and MSU's Flintstones since a Big Ten team has won the national championship. Is there something wrong about the way the Big Ten plays basketball or constructs its teams that leads to a lack of success? Also, we analyze how well Rod did in his predictions for the final standings in the Big Ten. Hits, misses, and everything in between including a rant about one coach Rod doesn't believe in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long time assistant coach Dwayne Stephens has left Michigan State to become the head coach at Western Michigan. Rod and Eric discuss the role Stephens had as coach at MSU, what his leaving will mean to the program, and who is rumored to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod and Eric discuss the recent developments on the team as Julius Marble enters the transfer portal, Joey Hauser elects to return for a senior COVID year, and Max Christie's situation with draft evaluation and potential for entering the transfer portal. What is happening, what is the risk to MSU without Marble and Christie and can they be successful in the 2022-2023 season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Rod go through the entire MSU roster and review their performance over the 2021-2022 season. Who surprised us, who disappointed, and who left us wondering what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod and Eric recap Michigan State's 23-13 season with an 11-9 Big Ten Record and second round exit in the NCAA tournament as a 7 seed to Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#7 Seed MSU loses to #2 Duke 85-76 in a well fought match that had MSU up 5 with under 5 to go. But it was a lead they were unable to sustain as Duke made all the winning plays at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#7 Seed MSU takes on #2 seed Duke in the second round of the NCAA tournament in the West Region. The game will be the sixth time Izzo has faced coach K in the tournament where he has a 2-3 record, winning the most recent matchup in 2019 to get to the Final Four. It is also coach K's last NCAA tournament as he has announced his retirement before the season began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU beats a tough Davidson Wildcats team 74-73 in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Greenville, SC to earn a matchup with perennial powerhouse, Duke on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod and Eric breakdown the 7-10 matchup between Michigan State and the Davidson Wildcats featuring former MSU captain, Foster Loyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod and Eric break down the 2022 NCAA Tournament field and make some predictions. In a shocking revelation, Rod also explains why he doesn't like the University of Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without Walker Purdue was too much to handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU is moving on to face Purdue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU sprints out to a great lead and then succombs to the pressure. they got the win though!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU heads to Indy to take on Maryland in a back to back game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU puts the hammer down on Maryland and sends the Seniors out with a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Senior Day at the Breslin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU get handled by Ohio State in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU badly to Michigan in Ann Arbor. Ohio State on tap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU travels to Ann Arbor for the rescheduled Covid game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes down Purdue in an amazing game, where Tyson Walker becomes the hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU hosts Purdue and looks to get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets blown out in Iowa City. We talk about the Juwan situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU travels to Iowa City and hopes to stop the skid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU comes up short despite a huge second half effort from Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois comes into East Lansing with Kofi this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets outplayed by Penn State down the stretch to drop another game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU heads to Penn State for round two against the Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU brings the hammer down on Indiana in the second half to get the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana comes to town with both teams on a two game losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU struggled offensively and Wisconsin walked away with a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin travels to The Breslin for a rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU's defense collapses in the second half and they come away with a big loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU travels to The Rack to take on Rutgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Malik Hall hits the go-ahead drive to ride out of College Park with a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on Maryland in College Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LET'S PLAY FOOTBALL!!! MSU takes Michigan to the woodshed and brings out the football players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan comes into the Breslin on a hot streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU comes up one point short against Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU heads to Champaign. Whether Kofi plays is the question.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU goes into Madison and beats the Badgers convincingly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU heads to Madison in search of a tough road win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU goes down at the Breslin to Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on Northwestern for round 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Houser lays in the game winner at the buzzer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about the Michigan cancelation and preview Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU goes into Ann Arbor to take on a struggling Wolverine team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU has a turnover fest but still gets the win behind a career high by Max Christie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU comes home to play Nebraska after a 3-0 Big Ten start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU picks up the win after a free throw contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes to the road to face an experienced Northwestern team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU plays through a Covid ravaged lineup to get the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on Tubby Smith and High Point for the final game before the rest of the Big Ten schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU beats Oakland in Little Caesar's Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on Oakland's zone at Little Caesar's Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets great games from Walker and Bingham to put Penn State away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU handles Minnesota and looks forward to Penn State at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU kicks off the Big Ten season against Ben Johnson and a retooled Gopher team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sparty handles Toledo despite a spotty second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toledo comes to the Breslin to take on the #2 defense in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU does their part in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and puts the Cardinals away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louisville returns Chris Mack after a six game suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU runs out of gas at the end of Atlantis, but comes away with some positives overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU guts out another tough win in Atlantis and moves on to play defending Champion Baylor in the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bingham's lob dunk with 3.6 seconds to go wins it for MSU. Next up is UConn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Bingham has a huge game as MSU takes care of business against Eastern Michigan. Battle for Atlantis starts on Wednesday with a tough field, and Sparty draws Loyola Chicago in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eastern come into the Breslin with a familiar face on the sidelines in Stan Heath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets a nice road win against Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU travels to Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on a very slow Butler team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU spreads the offense around against a challenged Western team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Western comes into East Lansing after a 4-12 season last year in the MAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU falls to Kansas in the Champion's Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU kicks off the season against Kansas in the Champions Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU brings in a transfer point and a trio of highly regarded freshman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purdue tops the list as the team to win the Big Ten this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan lands a good recruiting class and a nice transfer to give them a chance to repeat as Big Ten champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois returns Kofi and looks to make a run at a Big Ten championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State looks poised for another top half finish in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maryland lands a pair of highly regarded transfers from the portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana brings in a new coaching staff and seems to have steadied the ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers returns a bunch of their perimeter play and looks to improve the rebounding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Gard enters a transition year after losing most of his experience from last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northwestern brings a lot of guys back and adds an outstanding recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa loses a ton of production with Garza and Weiskamp entering the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fred Hoiberg lands a huge recruit and looks to build on last years team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shrewsberry ushers in a new era for Penn State basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go over some MSU recruiting news and breakdown Minnesota. Pitino is out and Ben Johnson takes over with a roster full of new faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaxon Kohler commits to MSU. A skilled offensive big for the 2022 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4-star point guard Tre Holloman commits, Emoni Bates puts MSU in his final four, and other recruiting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU lands transfers from Western Michigan and Ferris State as preferred walk-ons. We go over the recruiting landscape and touch on some surprises around the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some news on the 2022 class and a few updates to the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emoni Bates decommits. Nwoke becomes a preferred walk-on and other recruiting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foster Loyer enters the transfer portal. MSU is weighing it's options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about Coach Fife's move to Indiana, as well as the recent transfers and recruiting updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about Rocket Watts entering himself into the transfer portal and what it could mean for MSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover Tyson Walker, the Indiana job, and review the MSU season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU somehow drops this one to UCLA despite leading at half time and clearly being better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover the Big Ten coaching vacancies, some interesting developments in the transfer portal, and cover the MSU UCLA matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets stuck with a play in game against UCLA, but it may not be the worst thing in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was bad, but maybe not all that bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU upsets Michigan to finish the season beating three top five ranked teams. Next up, Big Ten tournament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU, running on fumes, has to watch Michigan win the Big Ten championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emoni Bates update and the Michigan Preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU can't break through against a surging Terp team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU looks to continue their hot streak against the Terps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU with another huge upset against OSU as Henry wills them to victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State comes in Ranked #4 in country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes down Illinois in decisive fashion to breathe new life into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illinois comes to EL ranked #5 in the country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU's offense comes to life as they pick up a win in Bloomington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What lies ahead for MSU and the matchup with Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU drops  another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on an improved Purdue team on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU shows some grit and pulls out a close one against Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on a small Penn State team in an effort to string together a couple of wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU breaks their four game slide, but work still needs to get done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets hammered again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU looks to rebound against the #5 ranked offense in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU gets blown out in their return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU will return after a 20 day layoff to face Rutgers in Piscataway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU loses a close one to fall to 2-4 in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU looks to build on their last two wins against Purdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU dominates on defense to take down #15 Rutgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on an improved Rutgers team who is red hot from 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU picks up it's first Big Ten win on the back of Henry's huge scoring night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU looks to find answers at the point and get their first Big Ten win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Very little good news to share on this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on the Gophers, who are coming off a huge win against Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin's experience proves to be too much down the stretch against MSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Badgers come into Breslin on Christmas day looking to continue their hot shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU puts up a stinker on defense and gets beat by Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on a faster Northwestern team to open up Big Ten play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU continues into the Big Ten season unbeaten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oakland comes to the Breslin looking for their first win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU continues their winning streak to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on a Western team that is coming off a hot shooting night against Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU pulls out the win despite a gritty Detroit performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU goes to Cameron and handles Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU travels to Cameron to take on a reloaded Duke team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU shows outstanding perimeter defense in an impressive win against the Irish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU takes on the Fighting Irish, looking to take advantage of a thin bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU shakes off the rust, but gets promising games from Loyer and Langford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Garza returns to a much hyped Iowa team, but will they have enough defense to truly contend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin has the whole roster coming back to challenge for another Big Ten Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kofi and Ayo return to Illinois to push for a Big Ten Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSU returns Aaron Henry and Rocket Watts to a team that brings Joey Hauser off of his redshirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers returns almost everyone from a team that was headed to the tournament last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana lands a huge recruit and looks to switch to a more pick and roll oriented offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State loses the Wesson brother's, but looks to claw their way back to Big Ten prominence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan returns Wagner and Livers for Juwan Howard's second year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maryland loses critical players at the 1 and 5, but hopes to return to a Big Ten title Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purdue returns Trevion Williams, but it may not be enough to think about a Big Ten Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota returns guard Marcus Carr to a team that was 15-16 last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska turns over another huge roster and comes in at #12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State returns to Big Ten play without Pat Chambers and Lamar Stevens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4-Star point guard Jaden Akins commits to MSU. We talk about the Henry/Tillman decisions, and the state of the college basketball season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enoch Boakye, a 6'10 center from Ontario, commits for the 2022 class, but could reclassify into a super stacked 2021 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Christie commits to MSU for the 2021 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emoni Bates commits to MSU for the 2022 class. We discuss why we think he will actually see the floor at the Breslin, and what it means for the program going forward. Welcome to MSU Emoni!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit native Pierre Brooks II commits to MSU as the first of the 2021 class. We also share some recruiting updates for the remainder of the class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices