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Ep. 1154: We are BACK with Hot Take Monday: Drama at MSU and U-M, the World Cup, Tigers and more Jul 13, 2026

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We opened with our takes — on the drama at Michigan State, with President Kevin Guskiewicz returning and AD J Batt's departurne to Kentucky, on what to make of the Tigers, on the impact of the World Cup and more. Then we dug into listener takes on MSU's administration, MSU basketball, the mess at Michigan, the Tigers, Lions, lots of World Cup and more (52:00).

Ep. 1153: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball, J Batt, Dusty May, the Pistons, and the World Cup Jun 26, 2026

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In our last show before a two-week break, we answered your questions on what we're learning about Michigan State's basketball team at the Moneyball Pro-Am, on the administrative mess at MSU, including AD J Batt still being there, despite intending to leave for Kentucky, on U-M basketball and Dusty May, on the Pistons' possible signings and Jalen Duren, on the World Cup, Tigers and more.

Ep. 1152: MSU's basketball team debuts at Moneyball, and Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers Jun 24, 2026

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We opened talking MSU basketball after the opening night of the Moneyball Pro-Am — who stood out and what we saw, especially among MSU's freshmen, big guys and Jeremy Fears Jr.. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers, where things go from here, criticism of A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris, and the trade deadline (20:00). Plus, we talk NBA draft, the three Michigan players and the Pistons' first-round selection (46:30).

Ep. 1151: Hot Take Monday: Dusty May leaves U-M for the NBA, while MSU athletics remains in flux Jun 22, 2026

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We dug into our takes and yours — on Dusty May's departure from Michigan, J Batt's exit from MSU, on MSU basketball and football, the Tigers, U.S. Open, World Cup and more.

Ep. 1150: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball buzz, MSU athletics woes and World Cup mania Jun 19, 2026

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball's roster heading into the summer and Moneyball Pro-Am, on the dram with MSU and MSU athletics, including with departing AD J Batt, president Kevin Guskiewicz and the board of trustees, on the World Cup experience and more.

Ep. 1149: J Batt bolts, MSU in flux; James Edwards on covering the Knicks and the Pistons' future Jun 17, 2026

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We opened with a conversation on J Batt bolting MSU after one year as athletic director, following the news that President Kevin Guskiewicz would leave, and who's to blame and what now? Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for conversation on covering the Knicks' NBA championship run and the Pistons' future (29:00). Plus, intern Nolan chimes in (55:00), and Norm/The Rube's U.S. Open best bets. (1:17:00).

Ep. 1148: Twitter Questions, and Chris Vannini on college football, Brendan Sorsby and MSU Jun 11, 2026

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The Athletic's Chris Vannini joined us for a conversation on Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, what's coming down the pike in college football and hope for MSU's football program (13:00). Then the saga with MSU and trustee Rema Vassar (37:00) and can't-miss World Cup bets (47:00). Plus, we answered your questions on MSU football recruiting, NIL, the Tigers, Knicks, and more (51:00).

Ep. 1147: Hot Take Monday: MSU football, basketball and the president; and the Brendan Sorsby ruling Jun 08, 2026

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We dug into our takes and yours — on the Brendan Sorsby ruling, allowing the QB to play for Texas Tech after betting on college football, including his team, on MSU football recruiting, on MSU basketball, and why MSU should fight to keep President Kevin Guskiewicz, on the Tigers and what to make of their recent recovery, The Rube's anniversary trip to the Memorial golf tournament, and more.

Ep. 1146: Chris Castellani on the Tigers; and Twitter questions on MSU basketball and football Jun 03, 2026

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Chris Castellani joined us for a conversation on the state of the Detroit Tigers, the roster, trade deadline decisions, best prospects in the organization and more (8:30); Plus, we answered your questions on MSU basketball and football, the board of trustees, the Tigers, life and more (37:00).

Ep. 1145: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, football and the BOT, and Hinch, Harris and the Tigers Jun 01, 2026

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We dug into our takes and yours — the Tigers' and A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris, on MSU football and the Spartans' recruiting momentum, MSU basketball and the center position, the mess with MSU's president and board of trustees, the most hated prominent MSU figures, the Pistons and Wemby regret, and more.

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