Great Lakes Sports Network: Michigan State Podcast

Tyler talks about Michigan State coming going against the Big Ten West leaders and trying to slow down the nation's leading rusher. He also asks, if given the opportunity, do you get rid of Johnson or Hazelton this off-season?

Tyler talks about the latest suspensions with the football team and the lack of leadership shown by Mel Tucker through it all and what his responsibilities should be. He also calls out the hypocrisy of the entire Michigan athletic department and discusses why after last night's disappointing showing, he still has high hopes for this year's basketball team.

Tyler breaks down the game and then talks about the extra-curricular activity after Saturday's game. He also congratulates Tucker for suspending the players involved, but goes after him for not standing up for his team regarding a continual occurrence at U of M.

Former Spartan Thomas Wright talks about his introduction to the rivalry, MSU's chances and what the Spartans need to win. They also discuss the defensive changes from the scheme to Windmon playing in a two-point stance.

Tyler and Anthony Ianni talk about the basketball team's closed scrimmage with Tennessee and the reports surrounding the first basketball action of the year. They also talk about Tucker's contract, what they want to see out of MSU this weekend and what the Spartans need to do on both sides to have a legitimate shot on Saturday.

Tyler and Ryan talk about Mel Tucker saying there's respect in this rivalry and point out examples from the past 15 years that indicate that is not true. They also talk about how the current head of the program at Michigan won't let respect be a two-way street.

Tyler and Sean talk about why this week is so exhausting, why the rivalry isn't fun, the comments by anyone with the last name Edwards and the comments made by MSU players regarding this weekend's showdown.

Tyler and Kris discuss Izzo's comments regarding the gauntlet, Donovan Edwards doing what Michigan players do and other players from Michigan cut from that cloth. They also talk about Wolverines that would look good in the only colors and the five most memorable games from the rivalry.

Tyler talks about Payton Thorne "redeeming" himself, even though he never had to, what put Windmon back on stat sheet and Mel Tucker leaving a bunch of points on the board.

Tyler talks about how this weekend is a must-win game for Mel Tucker, how Stanley resigning is related to why Fickell isn't on the sidelines and the one comment that raises more questions than answers from Izzo at Big Ten Media Day.