Best Spartan Speak Podcasts (2024)

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Moneyball Pro-Am reactions: All aboard the MSU hype train 53:54

3d ago53:54

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Apologies for being away so long (the last podcast was on April 22), but the Spartan Speak podcast is back with a vengeance! With the Moneyball Pro-Am kicking into high gear, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss MSU's basketball roster, newcomers and returners, and changing dyna…

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EXPANSION: Commissioner Tony Petitti Speaks; Connor Stalions Netflix Special "Sign Stealer" 30:03

10h ago30:03

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Big Ten Media Days are underway in Indianapolis this week and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti kicked off the 2024 college football season with his annual State of the Conference address. Petitti welcomed new schools USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington as they officially join the Big Ten August 2. PETITTI: ACADEMICS IMPORTANT FOR EXPANSION Petitti al…

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EXPANSION: Commissioner Tony Petitti Kicks off Big Ten Media Days with Questions About Expansion 28:50

1d ago28:50

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The annual Big Ten Media Days have finally arrived in Indianapolis as we prepare to kick off the college football and Big Ten football season. This is the most exciting time of year as hope reigns eternal for just about every Big Ten school. Commissioner Tony Petitti will address everyone in his State of the Conference and all eighteen coaches and …

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EXPANSION: North Carolina Tar Heels to Big Ten? How's Maryland Football Looking for 2024? 28:09

2d ago28:09

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On the eve of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis there is no doubt that future college football expansion and realignment will be media buzz words directed toward commissioner Tony Petitti Tuesday. IF NOT FSU, HOW ABOUT NC? And while we, and the rest of the college football world have been focusing on Florida State and Clemson because they are tang…

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Jonathan Smith Turning Tide for Michigan State Football; Where is Mel Tucker These Days? 27:06

5d ago27:06

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Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith has had a lot to do since he took over for disgraced football coach Mel Tucker following last season. It feels like he has had to completely reset the once proud program ahead of the 2024 college football season. SPARTANS ARE SOLID AT QB Jonathan Smith doubled down on local recruiting and the transfer po…

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ROW THE BOAT: PJ Fleck and Minnesota Football Sinking? 26:32

19m ago26:32

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What direction is Minnesota Golden Gophers football heading as we approach the 2024 college football season? Will PJ Fleck and his team be a factor? The Gophers replace departed quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis with an FCS quarterback. And he is backed up by two freshman. We are nervous about the Gophers passing game and we will describe why in detail…

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Iowa Football Winning Formula: More Defense, No Offense; Penn State White Out Announced 27:51

7d ago27:51

27:51

More of the same is in store for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team for the 2024 college football season. Kirk Ferentz and his team will grind out another sluggish offense, play spectacular defense, and win a lot of games in the Big Ten. That is the Iowa football formula under Ferentz and the Hawkeyes. Last year they took that winning formula to an ex…

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FINALLY! Nebraska Football Breakout Season is Here! 25:40

35m ago25:40

25:40

Matt Rhule begins year two with his Nebraska Football team and the preseason hope is as high as ever. And for good reason. The Huskers will be the breakout team for the 2024 college football season in the Big Ten. Now, we are not claiming the Huskers will be in the Big Ten championship. But with a fan base that has been clamoring for a bowl game ap…

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EXPANSION:  Big Ten Turned its Back on Florida State?  Do Indiana and Purdue Have Fighting Chance? 27:13

10d ago27:13

27:13

Is the Big Ten ignoring Florida State and an expansion opportunity to add the Seminoles to the conference? Does the same go for Clemson regarding any college football realignment talk? Why do we ask? There has been recent chatter that those schools, who are trying to legally leave the ACC and their media deal may be huddling with the Big 12. WHAT I…

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Can Rutgers Get 10 Wins in Breakout Year for Greg Schiano? 27:33

13d ago27:33

27:33

Greg Schiano and his Rutgers football team are poised for a big year. How big? Can they get 8, 9 or 10 wins this year? What? That would stun college football and the Big Ten. But, yes it is possible. How? TAKE THE OVER ON 6.5 WINS! First of all this is a team that went 6-6 in the regular season last year. And they were in the brutal East division t…

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Wisconsin Football Brutal Schedule! Hard to See Improvement in 2024 26:15

14d ago26:15

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Wisconsin football may be better in year two for head coach Luke Fickell but improvement may be hard to see if they do not win more than 7 games following a 7-6 season in 2023. Their schedule is brutal. And, here is the kicker; They do not have to play Michigan or Ohio State and things are still going to be tough. That is life in the newly expanded…

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Penn State Makes College Football Playoffs if Drew Allar Improves at QB 25:41

3d ago25:41

25:41

Penn State football will make the college football playoffs if quarterback Drew Allar improves from 2023. It is time for him to live up to his 5-star billing. His 25 touchdown - 2 interception ratio was great last year. The problem is he would not or could not throw deep and stretch the defense. Allar may not have taken chances because of overbeari…

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Ohio State Football All In for Championship 31:28

4d ago31:28

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Coach Ryan Day and The Ohio State football team are all in on their quest to win a Big Ten championship and a college football national championship in 2024. The pieces are in place. This team is loaded on both sides of the ball. Day figured out the transfer portal and the school doubled down on Name, Image, and Likeness for its top players. And Oh…

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Can Michigan Football Repeat as College Football Champions? 28:38

16d ago28:38

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Can Michigan football repeat as the national champions of college football or win their 4th straight Big Ten title? Well, those are two different questions with possibly two different answers. We will say this much; Michigan football will be a lot stronger than most people think ahead of the 2024 college football season. Despite losing head coach J…

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EXPANSION: Maryland Terps Roadmap for Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA 27:44

22d ago27:44

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The Maryland Terps joined the Big Ten 10 years ago this week. Can Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA learn from their example as they navigate the new world of college football once they join the conference next month? TERPS SHOW THE WAY FOR 4 NEW BIG TEN TEAMS The Terps took the long road to respectability as Mike Locksley has just posted back to ba…

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REALIGNMENT CONFUSION: PAC 12 Teams Homeless for a Month 30:44

23d ago30:44

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As the sun set on the Pac 12 this weekend and as we get ready for Big Ten college football, let us clear up some confusion. With the Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA flight from the Pac 12 they still are not quite in the Big Ten - yet. They will be homeless for about a month. Their official start date as full members of the Big Ten Conference begin…

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Ohio State New A.D. Takes Over. Ryan Day Comfortable? 24:36

12d ago24:36

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Ohio State has a new school president and, as of this week, a new athletic director in Ross Bjork. That is a lot of change at a school that just saw A.D. Gene Smith retire after 19 glorious years at the helm of one of the most successful athletic departments and college football programs in the country. YOU ARE FIRED Gene Smith hired Ryan Day to re…

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EXPANSION: B1G Best Option for Woefully Underpaid FSU? 24:34

27d ago24:34

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As we zero in on whether Florida State eventually joins an expanded Big Ten Conference in the constantly changing college football environment, we must ponder whether the Seminoles have a better option. SHOW US THE MONEY! One thing is certain, according to Trustee Chair Peter Collins, Florida State is woefully underpaid for its media rights revenue…

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Learning about the MSU Gender and Sexuality Campus Center 18:46

18d ago18:46

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SEND US FAN MAIL Mike and Harley speak with Grace Wojcik, the Director of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC). They discuss the resources and support that the GSCC provides for LGBTQIA2S+ students, including educational resources, fun events, and advocacy work. To learn more about the GSCC and resources it provides, please visit https://g…

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EXPANSION: ACC Fighting FSU, Clemson Jump to Big Ten 25:19

28d ago25:19

25:19

Here is the latest college football expansion and realignment chatter: Florida State and Clemson continue with their lawsuits vs the ACC with an eye toward jumping to a more lucrative conference like the Big Ten. We believe a settlement is the only way out of this college football mess. However, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is not going to sit by …

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Former Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer Adding Pressure to Ryan Day 26:38

17d ago26:38

26:38

As if Ohio State football coach Ryan Day was not already under enough pressure going into the 2024 college football season. But a strong compliment from his predecessor Urban Meyer turned the pressure up a notch. As we discussed last week on Locked on Big 10, Meyer, who is now an analyst for FOX Sports, says the Ohio State football roster is the be…

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USC Coach Lincoln Riley: Hot Seat the HOTTEST in Big Ten? 26:20

30d ago26:20

26:20

Is USC football coach Lincoln Riley on the Hot Seat in 2024? Or is it just lukewarm? Some are suggesting this is a make or break year for Riley and USC football. He just got there and his QB won a Heisman! CRAZY TALK, RIGHT? It sounds crazy but crazier things have happened in college football. We will explore the pros and cons of where Lincoln Rile…

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NNCAA: Michigan Football Spy-Gate Punishment Coming Soon? 26:17

19d ago26:17

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Is the NCAA punishment for the Michigan football Spy-Gate scandal coming soon? Reading the college football tea leaves would suggest something is coming within a couple weeks. However, if the punishment is anything like the slap on the wrist the Wolverines agreed to for Burger-Gate, then this could be a light sentence as well. Of course, former hea…

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4 Most Vital Big Ten Hires for 2024 College Football Season 24:33

22d ago24:33

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We will explore the top 4 most vital Big Ten football hires heading into the 2024 college football season. They are all coordinators. Sure, head coaches, quarterbacks, transfer portal kids and recruits are all a big deal. But offensive and defensive coordinators are the hands-on guys that make everything go on Saturdays. TOP 4 Our list includes Ohi…

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Michigan Offense EXPLOSIVE in 2024?; Urban Meyer Says Buckeyes Roster Loaded 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Michigan football coordinator Kirk Campbell says the Wolverines offense will be explosive in 2024. The college football hype machine is underway. We have used a lot of impressive words to describe Michigan football recently. But "explosive" is not one of them. They like more of a dominating ground and pound approach to winning football games. So wh…

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Wisconsin Badgers Questionable Future at Quarterback; Michigan Lands QB; Buckeyes Change Schedule 26:11

1M ago26:11

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Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers have big plans for the 2024 college football season and for the second straight year he will rely on a transfer portal quarterback. Last year it was Tanner Mordecai and this year it will be Tyler Van Dyke from the Miami Hurricanes. RECRUIT A QUARTERBACK PLEASE! What about recruiting a quarterback suited for Fi…

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Notre Dame Big Ten Talk Growing Louder 25:25

1M ago25:25

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The time has come for Notre Dame to join the Big Ten and step in line with the rest of college football. Stop pretending there is something special about remaining a college football Independent. The Notre Dame NBC TV deal pales in comparison to what other Big Ten football schools are getting and the fact that both Notre Dame and Big Ten football h…

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History Prefers Oregon over Ohio State for College Football Title 24:11

1M ago24:11

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History says the Oregon Ducks football team has the best chance out of every Big Ten team to win the college football national championship. What about Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, or USC just to name a few? Well, according to history from the last ten college football national champions those schools are lacking some important metrics. But no…

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What is Happening Inside Buckeyes Quarterback Room? 25:10

1M ago25:10

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The Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback room is the deepest in the Big Ten and possibly college football. So what is going on? 5 star freshman QB Air Noland reportedly left the program briefly. Or just left campus. Did the Buckeye's QB room get too crowded? Did he consider transferring elsewhere? Was he homesick? What ever the reason for his departure …

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Michigan Football Better than 2023? 25:23

1M ago25:23

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Will the 2024 Michigan football team be better than the 2023 team that went undefeated and won the college football national championship? Without Jim Harbaugh? Without JJ McCarthy? Maybe. There seems to be a lot of excitement in Ann Arbor these days. MICHIGAN FOOTBALL BETTER? Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is bullish on this year's Wolveri…

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EXPANSION: Florida State Using B1G as Leverage for Better ACC Deal? 26:36

1M ago26:36

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More college football expansion talk: Is Florida State Athletic Director Michael Alford using the Big Ten as leverage to get a better deal to remain in the ACC? Or does FSU still want out of the ACC at all costs and therefore position the Seminoles for an upgrade to the Big Ten Conference? We will explore the numerous options and lay out some key d…

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Caitlin Clark Snubbed by Team USA; Reminiscent of MJ vs Isiah 1992 Dream Team 26:07

1M ago26:07

26:07

Team USA Basketball snubbed ex-Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark and reportedly omitted her from the Olympic basketball team roster. The Olympics are this summer in Paris. Why would you leave the most popular player on earth off of the team? This is one of the dumbest moves in the history of the Olympics! We will tell you why right here. PETTY JEALO…

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Iowa Football Offense Better or Worse in 2024? 27:08

1M ago27:08

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Iowa football was the ultimate over-achiever last season. With an anemic offense and great defensive and special teams play, Kirk Ferentz and his Hawkeyes earned 10 wins and a trip to the Big Ten Championship. They amazed the college football world in 2023. MORE OF THE SAME? What about the Iowa Hawkeyes offense in 2024? Will their historically bad …

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Top 5 Big Ten Football Dark Horses in 2024 27:34

1M ago27:34

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Other than Ohio State, Oregon and Penn State who are some Big Ten Football Dark Horses who could win the Conference this season? We came up with a list of 5 teams to discuss. Surely this will create a lot of college football debate. OSU, UO, PSU… VS EVERYBODY ELSE? Locked on Big 10 is on the record with Ohio State and Oregon as our picks to be in t…

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James Franklin Decade-Long Honeymoon Over at Penn State? Win Now! 26:05

1M ago26:05

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Penn State football coach James Franklin has ten years under his belt at Happy Valley. He won one Big Ten title but has not made it to the college football playoff. But this year the college football playoff expands from 4 to 12 teams. Penn State, almost always ranked in the top 12 under Franklin, should benefit from this expansion more than any ot…

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Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore Ready for the Gig? 28:01

1M ago28:01

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Is Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore ready to take on the big boys of college football as the first year head coach of the Wolverines? Heck Yes! It is true he has not been a head coach anywhere else except when he filled in for a suspended Jim Harbaugh? It is true he was not originally a "Michigan Man?" Yes. And Yes. But by all accounts he has…

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Big Ten and SEC Super Conference Already Happening 25:50

1M ago25:50

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The Big Ten and SEC will officially form a college football Super Conference before you know it. In fact, we will argue it is already happening in college football. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said something very curious about Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti as recently as last week at the SEC meetings which proves our point; the Super Conferenc…

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EXPANSION: Will Florida State, Clemson Choose Big Ten or SEC? 23:19

1M ago23:19

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College football will flip upside down once the ACC blows up, and it WILL blow up! Then Florida State and Clemson, which are both trying to sue their way out of the ACC, will have to choose which conference to join. Since we love to talk Big Ten expansion, we strongly feel the only choices for them will be the Big Ten or SEC. So which conference wi…

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Nebraska Athletics Shooting for the Stars; Penn State Lawsuit Verdict! 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Nebraska Huskers Athletics are on the rise! Matt Rhule and his Husker football team and quarterback Dylan Raiola are about to surprise a lot of people in college football. Meanwhile the Nebraska baseball team is in the NCAA regionals. The basketball teams made the NCAA tournament and the volleyball team is one of the best in college athletics. All …

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LIST: Top 5 NEW Quarterbacks in the Big Ten 26:10

2M ago26:10

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The college football season is less than 100 days away and it is hard to say who the top Big Ten quarterback is right now. However, we boldly state who the top 5 incoming conference quarterbacks will be. They are arriving via the portal, recruitment, and Big Ten expansion. They all hope to shake up the pecking order in college football. HARBAUGH UG…

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Penn State Coach James Franklin Accused of Medical Meddling 24:39

2M ago24:39

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Penn State football coach James Franklin is accused of meddling into the medical affairs of his players in a wrongful termination lawsuit at Penn State brought forward by one of the team's former doctors. Dr. Scott Lynch and Franklin did not appear to see eye to eye on several matters unveiled in emails presented in the case. We should point out co…

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Addressing Quality Mental Health Intervention 27:54

2M ago27:54

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SEND US FAN MAIL If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to an available resource for help. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text 988 and speak with someone immediately. Immediate Crisis Intervention: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, t…

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S2 E9 - The Founders of Dazed & Engaged - The Ultimate Hen Party Playground 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Join us for an exciting conversation with the founders of Dazed & Engaged, the ultimate destination for all your hen party needs. In this episode, we chat with Hollie Briant and Amelia Smith, the brains behind Dazed & Engaged, an e-commerce shop dedicated to making every hen party unforgettable. Discover how they've curated a collection of must-hav…

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Former Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Wanted to Stay 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh really wanted to stay at Michigan according to a brand new book about him. However, distrust for administrators and strong dislike for the NCAA, which always seemed to hound the college football coach, forced him to jump to the NFL and coach the Los Angeles Chargers. HARBAUGH WOULD HAVE STAYED? In all fai…

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Does NCAA Settlement Affect Future Big Ten Expansion? 24:37

2M ago24:37

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The Big Ten and all other conferences are in the process of signing off on the NCAA multi-billion dollar settlement in the House vs NCAA lawsuit. The NCAA would have lost this suit in which they are accused of suppressing student athlete's ability to earn money before Name, Image and Likeness came into being. PREPARE TO PAY This settlement will for…

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Michigan vs Ohio State Just 6 Months Away! Are they Ready? 27:13

2M ago27:13

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Michigan and Ohio State play "The Game" 6 months from now. Both teams have a lot of questions to answer between now and then when they play the biggest college football game of the season. First and foremost, both teams have no idea who their starting quarterback will be. Both teams made major changes to their coaching staffs. Both teams filled som…

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Nebraska and Penn State are Scaling Back Stadium Renovations? 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Why are Nebraska and Penn State scaling back massive football stadium renovations? Are Big Ten schools running out of money? That seems unlikely because yesterday we learned the Big Ten Conference earned $880 million dollars in FY 2023. And that was before their massive new TV deals kicked in? So what's the problem? CASH FLOW Well, for starters, ea…

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RUMOR: Ohio State Coach Ryan Day to Miami 2025? 24:49

2M ago24:49

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We keep hearing crazy rumors about Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and his future beyond 2024. College football is crazy enough without these storylines. Believe them or not, they keep resurfacing. So let's be responsible at Locked on Big 10 and discuss Ryan Day and his future with Ohio State football beyond the 2024 college football season. Aft…

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Will Iowa Football Coach Kirk Ferentz Retire like Lisa Bluder? 26:00

2M ago26:00

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Will Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz retire soon? We were not sure but when Hawkeyes women's coach Lisa Bluder stepped down after 24 seasons, we thought we would reconsider Ferentz and his future as it relates to college football. WILL KIRK FERENTZ RETIRE? Coach Ferentz is 68 years old and is going into his 26th season in charge of Iowa football. …

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Power 4 Athletic Director Predicts Bottom Schools Expelled 28:02

2M ago28:02

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Will the Big Ten expel any lower tier schools like Northwestern, Purdue, Indiana or Rutgers? Big 12 Athletic Director Jaimie Pollard from Iowa State says yes! He feels the TV networks that are paying the Big Ten conference billions of dollars will want more competitive college football games and more ratings and revenue. CONFERENCE CONTRACTION We d…

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