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Ep 21: It’s March 1. Do you know where your Spartans and Wolverines are?

We start with Charles Matthews’ injury and what it means for Michigan moving forward. Colin Castleton had a breakout performance against the Cornhuskers, is that production here to stay? Then we preview Sunday’s game at Maryland. Michigan State was off this week but has a revenge game at Indiana on Saturday. We preview the rematch […]

We start with Charles Matthews’ injury and what it means for Michigan moving forward. Colin Castleton had a breakout performance against the Cornhuskers, is that production here to stay? Then we preview Sunday’s game at Maryland.

Michigan State was off this week but has a revenge game at Indiana on Saturday. We preview the rematch and try to identify if any parts of Indiana’s upset are repeatable. Finally, a quick conversation about Big Ten awards including Cassius Winston’s Player of the Year season.

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Timestamps:
(03:07) What Charles Matthews’ ankle injury means for Michigan
(25:14) Michigan State at Indiana Preview
(40:39) Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 20: Breaking down the hows and whys of Michigan State’s upset over Michigan

We break down Michigan State’s win at Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The story of the game was Cassius Winston’s execution in the ball screen game but we also hit on Michigan State’s defensive adjustment and what the game means for both teams moving forward. Listen to “Ep 20: Breaking down the hows and whys of […]

We break down Michigan State’s win at Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The story of the game was Cassius Winston’s execution in the ball screen game but we also hit on Michigan State’s defensive adjustment and what the game means for both teams moving forward.

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Ep 19: At long last: The Michigan vs. Michigan State preview

Nothing else matters. Today’s pod is all about Michigan at Michigan State. We dive into the point guards, depth, X-factors, transition offense vs. defense, gameplans and anything else that we can think of. Listen to “Ep 19: At long last: The Michigan vs. Michigan State preview” on Spreaker. Subscribe: The podcast is available just about […]

Nothing else matters. Today’s pod is all about Michigan at Michigan State. We dive into the point guards, depth, X-factors, transition offense vs. defense, gameplans and anything else that we can think of.

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Ep 18: Storylines galore as mega-matchup looms

Michigan State had a great week but lost another starter to an injury. We make sense of what Nick Ward’s injury means for the Spartans over the next few weeks. Michigan bounced back from a bad loss at Penn State with a comfortable home win over Maryland. The conversation focuses on Jon Teske and Jordan […]

Michigan State had a great week but lost another starter to an injury. We make sense of what Nick Ward’s injury means for the Spartans over the next few weeks.

Michigan bounced back from a bad loss at Penn State with a comfortable home win over Maryland. The conversation focuses on Jon Teske and Jordan Poole ahead of a Thursday night game at Minnesota.

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Timestamps:
(01:35) What does Nick Ward’s injury mean for Michigan State?
(15:11) Michigan beats Maryland, what to make of Jon Teske and Jordan Poole?
(29:58) Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 17: The midweek pod is back and filled with controversy

Michigan was upset at Penn State and John Beilein was ejected. We sort through the controversy and discuss Big Ten officiating. Michigan State picked up a signature win on the road in Madison and is back on track with back-to-back impressive performances. We recap all of the action and preview this weekend’s games. Listen to […]

Michigan was upset at Penn State and John Beilein was ejected. We sort through the controversy and discuss Big Ten officiating. Michigan State picked up a signature win on the road in Madison and is back on track with back-to-back impressive performances.

We recap all of the action and preview this weekend’s games.
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Timestamps:
(00:46) Michigan loses at Penn State, John Beilein gets ejected
(26:58) Michigan State’s big win at Wisconsin

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Ep 16: Two rivals approaching make-or-break time

Michigan picked up a big win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon. We break down the performance and discuss the importance of Charles Matthews, Jon Teske and Isaiah Livers. Brendan drove straight to East Lansing to watch Michigan State blow out Minnesota. We recap that bounceback win but spend more time previewing Tuesday night’s showdown in […]

Michigan picked up a big win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon. We break down the performance and discuss the importance of Charles Matthews, Jon Teske and Isaiah Livers.

Brendan drove straight to East Lansing to watch Michigan State blow out Minnesota. We recap that bounceback win but spend more time previewing Tuesday night’s showdown in Madison.

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Timestamps:
(2:22) U-M revenge vs. Wisconsin and thoughts on Teske, Matthews and Livers
(28:38) How does Michigan State match up with Wisconsin?
(47:45) Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan back at No. 1

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Ep 15: Midweek pod! Weekend preview and Big Ten hot takes

We recap Tuesday’s MSU at Illinois and Michigan at Rutgers games before previewing an eventful weekend of Big Ten hoops. Then we wrap things up with a mailbag of reader questions. Listen to “Ep 15: Midweek pod! Weekend preview and Big Ten hot takes” on Spreaker. Timestamps: (02:55) Compare and contrast Tom Izzo and John […]

We recap Tuesday’s MSU at Illinois and Michigan at Rutgers games before previewing an eventful weekend of Big Ten hoops. Then we wrap things up with a mailbag of reader questions.

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Timestamps:

(02:55) Compare and contrast Tom Izzo and John Beilein from the sideline
(09:10) Why has Michigan State lost three games in a row?
(29:48) Michigan at Rutgers takeaways, Wisconsin preview (is Brad Davison a dirty player?)
(45:25) Mailbag! NBA Draft, assistant coaches and more Big Ten hot takes

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Ep 14: Two losses and lots of questions

Michigan and Michigan State both lost over the weekend. We look back at both defeats and try to sort through the aftermath. Does Indiana’s win at the Breslin Center expose serious flaws in Michigan State’s team? Aaron Henry’s role continues to grow without Joshua Langford. How will the Spartans bounce back on the road at […]

Michigan and Michigan State both lost over the weekend. We look back at both defeats and try to sort through the aftermath.

Does Indiana’s win at the Breslin Center expose serious flaws in Michigan State’s team? Aaron Henry’s role continues to grow without Joshua Langford. How will the Spartans bounce back on the road at Illinois?

Michigan’s offense bottomed out again in Iowa City. We focus on the problems with the Wolverines on offense and search for potential solutions.

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Timestamps:
(04:20) What to make of Indiana’s win at the Breslin Center
(30:36) How does Michigan fix its offense after a disappointing night in Iowa City?
(57:01) New #1 in Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 13: A weekend in Indiana brings Michigan State and Michigan closer together

Michigan went 2-0 and Michigan State went 2-1 in an eventful week of Big Ten hoops. We recap Michigan State’s loss at Purdue and what it means for the Spartans and the Big Ten race. Indiana didn’t put up much of a fight at home on Friday night, but there’s still a lot to take […]

Michigan went 2-0 and Michigan State went 2-1 in an eventful week of Big Ten hoops.

We recap Michigan State’s loss at Purdue and what it means for the Spartans and the Big Ten race. Indiana didn’t put up much of a fight at home on Friday night, but there’s still a lot to take from Michigan’s road win at Assembly Hall.

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Timestamps:
(02:00) Making sense of Michigan State’s loss at Purdue
(28:08) Michigan dominates at Assembly Hall
(01:01:49) Big Ten Power Rankings

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Ep 12: Down goes Michigan, up comes Michigan State

Michigan’s perfect start is over after a loss at Wisconsin. Michigan State has won 11 games in a row and is playing as well as any team in the country.. We recap both road trips and then preview Maryland at Michigan State and Minnesota at Michigan. Listen to “Ep 12: Down goes Michigan, up comes […]

Michigan’s perfect start is over after a loss at Wisconsin. Michigan State has won 11 games in a row and is playing as well as any team in the country.. We recap both road trips and then preview Maryland at Michigan State and Minnesota at Michigan.

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01:40: Michigan loses at Wisconsin & Minnesota preview
28:22: Michigan State wins at Nebraska & Maryland preview
53:13: Big Ten Power Rankings

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