About this episode

The hosts discuss various sports topics including drama at Michigan State, the World Cup, and the performance of the Tigers.

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).

People in this episode

Hosts: Graham Couch, Jason Knick

Topics covered

• Michigan State drama
• World Cup impact
• Tigers performance
• listener takes
• MSU basketball
• Michigan mess
• Lions discussion

Keywords

• Michigan State
• World Cup
• Tigers
• basketball
• football
• Lions
• listener takes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan State, U-M, Tigers

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