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Tag Archives: Wisconsin
Tonight a must win for Michigan?
Rarely does the #3 team in the country, with a record of 20-2, run into a must-win game. But that is exactly what I think Michigan is facing tonight as they host #10 Ohio State at Crisler. Michigan’s ranking says … Continue reading
Sparty season preview
Expectations are high for Michigan State after a 11-3 season and winning the Leaders Division with a 7-1 record in the Big Ten. Most of the strong defense from last season as eight starters return, but the key to the … Continue reading
How far can they go?
The NCAA tournament brackets came out on Sunday with three teams from the state making the Big Dance. Michigan State is a number one seed in the West starting the tournament against the number 16 LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds. Detroit Mercy … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Ten, Detroit Mercy, Final Four, Georgetown, Horizon League, Kansas, LIU Brooklyn, March Madness, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio, Round of 32, Sweet Sixteen, Thomas Robinson, UNC, Wisconsin
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Weekend Preview 3/9/12
This week, we talk about the Red Wings and Pistons playing back to back games, and the Big Ten tournament, and Selection Sunday. We also discuss how we think Michigan State, Michigan, and Detroit Mercy will be seeded in the NCAA tournament.
College update on the court and the field
Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio-something have been in the news both on the basketball court and on the football field. On the hardwood, Michigan State currently leads the Big Ten by a half a game over both Michigan and Ohio … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, Big Ten, Brady Hoke, football, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, NCAA, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Urban Meyer, Wisconsin
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Lions and Spartans update
It has been a big week in sports in the Michigan area, and most of it not for great reasons. With the display by the Lions on national TV on Sunday and the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday, football … Continue reading
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Tagged BCS, Big Ten, Brandon Pettigrew, Lions, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Rose Bowl, Saints, Wisconsin
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Life saving trade voided and Spartans hit with a big suspension
The big news in Detroit at the NFL Trade Deadline was the Lions making a move to bring in Ronnie Brown for Jerome Harrison and a 2013 7th-round pick. Harrison was little used in the Lions offense as either the … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Ten, ESPN, Jerome Harison, Lions, Mark Dantonio, Michigan State, Ronnie Brown, William Gholston, Wisconsin
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