The Five Star Zone With Rico Beard Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Big Ten has Illinois and Michigan in the Final Four, is this the year the Big Ten gets another Natty? Rico Beard takes a look at both Final Four matchups and what needs to happen for both teams to get victories. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Michigan State's season came to an end in the Sweet Sixteen against UConn. Rico Beard talks through what is next for the Spartans and the answer might not make every Spartan fan happy. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
With six teams from the Big Ten in the Sweet Sixteen with one guaranteed a spot in the Elite Eight, Rico previews the 5 matchups. How many teams do you believe will make the Elite Eight? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico reacts to the good and the bad of the Big Ten in day one of NCAA Tournament action. There was plenty of the good, bad and everything in between. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Is this the year the Big Ten wins the National Title again? Rico Beard talks through all the Big Ten matchups in the NCAA Tournament. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard lays out the Big Ten awards. Will Jeremy Fears ever stop his dirty ways and are Michigan and Michigan State the perfect game to end the season? All of this and more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Michigan has clinched the Big Ten regular season title! Purdue is trending down while Michigan State is trending up. Rico Beard gets you ready for the final week of the regular season in the Big Ten. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Michigan faced Duke and lost, what did Michigan learn? The game of the weekend happened and many didn't watch and MSU flopped but found a way to win. The Big Ten season is coming to an end and you don't want to miss a moment. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Yaxel Lendeborg and the Michigan Wolverines backed up their talk and dominated Purdue on Tuesday night. Michigan State dismantled UCLA which lead to Mick Cronin flipping out during and after the game. Rico also gets into the best of the rest Big Ten baseball action on this episode of Restore the Floor. Download and subscribe today.
Michigan tops Michigan State pretty much from start to finish. Illinois deserves major props and Rico gives a Michigan State perspective from the loss. Was there any good? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Michigan and Michigan State have a big time matchup on Friday in East Lansing. Before that, they both won games they maybe shouldn't have won. Rico also goes through the upcoming football schedules for Michigan and Michigan State. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Indiana is the National Champion, which means the Big Ten has won it the past 3 seasons. G-Leaguers are now playing college hoops, how do we fix it and Mick Cronin complains instead of celebrating. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard preview the Oregon and Indiana College Football Playoff game as he also gets into the curious case of Demond Williams. Will Michigan go the regular season undefeated in hoops and the latest with Michigan State football and the transfer portal. All of that and more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
The Big Ten has another Heisman winner, not drunk tweeting and how Sherrone Moore ruined his coaching career. Rico also gets into who Michigan could hire as their next head coach and just how good are Big Ten hoops? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
The Indiana Hoosiers are Big Ten Champs and also the number 1 seed in the College Football Playoffs. Rico breaks down the Big Ten Title Game as well as the final College Football Playoff Rankings. Beard also gets into the massive donation given to the Michigan State Spartans. All that and more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
The Big Ten regular season has come to an end. Ohio State finally beat Michigan, MSU gets a Big Ten win and the best of the rest from rivalry week in the Big Ten.
Michigan State football has made a change in their head coach. Smith won his final game with the Spartans but won't be coaching next weekend. It appears that Michigan State has moved on and is hiring former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Does Fitzgerald fit in East Lansing? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard talks through the week 13 games in the Big Ten. USC playoff hopes came to an end, Jonathan Smith still has a job and a look at "The Game." Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Michigan State shot the lights out against Kentucky. Is this the only time you will see MSU shoot this well, or are they something special? Rico also gets into the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Download and subscribe to the Five Star Zone today.
Do we know which Big Ten teams will be appearing in the College Football Playoff? Will Michigan or USC get in? Rico Beard covers all this past weekend's action in the Big Ten and how three coaches removed themselves from the hot seat. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
The NCAA just came down hard on Michigan State Football. Did the crime match the punishment? What is next for the Spartans? Rico breaks it all down on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Michigan State got a big time win over Arkansas over the weekend. In a matchup that featured highly recruited freshman, the Spartans came out victorious. Rico Beard breaks down all the action. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Indiana managed to pull off a stunning last second win, Ohio State continues to roll. Rico Beard also gets into potential Big Ten Title Game matchups. Download the full episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard recaps all the action from week 10 in the Big Ten. From Michigan State's problem, or lack there of, with the refs. Has Bryce Underwood grown as the Michigan QB and the Ohio State vs Indiana collision course. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Week 9 in the Big Ten is in the book and do we have four teams that should make the College Football Playoff? Rico also takes a look at what looks to be a juggernaut Big Ten Title game and how do certain Big Ten head coaches still have their job? All of this and so much more on the latest episode of The 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Rico Beard talks about the action from week 8 in the Big Ten and will certain coaches make it through the season? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard recaps all the week 7 action from the Big Ten. From Indiana being the best team to Michigan's playoff chances. Rico also welcomes in Joe Rexrode from The Athletic to talk about Penn State firing James Franklin and what's next for the Nittany Lions. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton preview all the action for week 7 in the Big Ten. From Oregon beating PSU twice, to a "new" UCLA and a an updated transfer portal window. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard recaps all the Big Ten action, including Penn State falling to UCLA and will Michigan State make a coaching change? Can they? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton of the Big Ten Network take you through all the Big Ten action in week 6. Even though there aren't marquee names, Rico and Harold find interesting storylines. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton previews the biggest matchups in the Big Ten this weekend including:
- USC @ Illinois
- Oregon @ Penn State
- Indiana @ Iowa
- Ohio State @ Washington
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Rico Beard talks the biggest stories from week 4 in the Big Ten and one team has solidified their spot in the top four. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton take a look at the biggest games for this separation Saturday. The guys also dive into the firing of UCLA head coach DeShaun Xavier and Harold delivers his stat of the week. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard recaps the huge win for the Wolverines and the problems that still haunt the Michigan State Spartans. Beard also goes around the Big Ten to recap the biggest games. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
While there aren't any maruqee games on the Big Ten schedule, Rico and Harold have found some very interesting storylines with the Spartans and Wolverines. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard breaks down the Big Ten action from week 2. Will Bryce Underwood rebound? Are the Spartans for real? And all across the Big Ten on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton take a look at the biggest matchups in the Big Ten. The latest episode of the 5 Star Zone features:
Michigan State vs BC Preview
Michigan @ Oklahoma Preview
Iowa vs Iowa State Preview
Illinois @ Duke Preview
Biggest Surprises In The Big Ten
Michigan State looked great in the first half and then left many wanting more in the second half. Bryce Underwood made his Michigan debut, Rico tells you what he saw and of course the rest of the action from around the Big Ten. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton dive into the biggest matchup in college football and it lives in the Big Ten. Find out what to look for in the Ohio State vs Texas matchup. What to expect from Bryce Underwood and Aidan Chiles as well as the new teams that could be joining the Big Ten. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
The NCAA handed down their punishment to the University of Michigan for their involvement in the sign stealing scandal. Were they let off too lightly? Rico Beard discusses on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton talk through the biggest storylines from Big Ten media days. From Michigan to Ohio State the guys cover all teams. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton get into why Michigan State decided to go in a different direction at Athletic Director. What's next for the Spartans and names to watch as the next AD. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Florida was crowned National Champions after their come from behind win over the Houston Cougars. Rico Beard and Harold Shelton breakdown the game, talk the future of the transfer portal and a way too early top 25. All of that and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Michigan State and Purdue had the best chances to make it to the Final Four and fell flat. Rico Beard and Harold Shelton talk about the end of the season for the Wolverines and Spartans as well as multiple players from each team hitting the transfer portal. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton preview the Big Ten's four matchups in the Sweet Sixteen. Everything from Michigan's incredible run, to Purdue's "home game," the Crab Five and Michigan State taking on Ole Miss with an incredible stat about Frankie Fiddler. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton breakdown every Big Ten matchup in the NCAA Tournament. From strengths to weaknesses and everything in between, Rico and Harold have you covered. Before you watch the NCAA Tournament, listen to all the information you need to pick the correct winners. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton take a look at the NCAA Tournament through the lens of the Big Ten. The guys get into the matchups for Michigan and Michigan State as well as the draws for the rest of the Big Ten teams. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
The Big Ten basketball season has come to an end with Michigan State being crowned champions. Rico Beard and Harold Shelton talk about the disrespect from the University of Michigan while Michigan State was attempting to do their annual senior day tradition and the guys tell you the Big Ten award winners. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
Michigan State Spartans are the Big Ten regular season champions! Rico Beard and Harold Shelton talk all things Spartans and Wolverines as well as previewing the big rivalry game this Sunday. The guys also give out their season awards in the Big Ten. All of this and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download the latest episode today.
Michigan and Michigan State each had great wins off buzzer beaters, Michigan State kept rolling while Michigan was dominated by Illinois. Purdue finally started winning again and could Indiana revert course with Mike Woodson? Rico and Harold also have the scenarios to win the Big Ten and of course a stat of the week. All of this and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Michigan State and Michigan both won "rock fight" type of games this week. What do both teams need to do to win the Big Ten, what exactly are Indiana and Illinois and of course the stat of the week. All of this and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
Has Wisconsin wiggled their way into winning the Big Ten regular season championship? What has happened to Purdue? Rico Beard and Harold Shelton preview Friday nights massive matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Tuesday was a huge night for the Big Ten standings. Michigan topped Purdue to be alone on top of the standings and Michigan State crumbled against the Hoosiers. Rico and Harold Shelton talk about what makes Michigan so good and how Tom Izzo can stop the bleeding in East Lansing. The guys also say who are their top four teams in the conference and of course the stat of the week. All of that and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
After Michigan State lost back-to-back games in Los Angeles, there is a new leader atop of the Big Ten. Have teams cracked the code on the Spartans? Is Purdue now the best team in the Big Ten? Rico and Harold have competing stats of the week, who had the more impressive stat? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Harold Shelton get right to it and preview the National Championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Is there any way for the Fighting Irish to win, Rico and Harold talk through it. The guys then get into the best team in Big 10 basketball and are Mike Woodson and Mick Cronin trying to get themselves fired? All of this and so much more on the most recent episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Rico Beard and Howard Shelton wonder where is the SEC dominance in the College Football Playoffs? The guys preview Ohio State vs Texas and Penn State vs Notre Dame. It's also time for Big 10 hoops, Rico and Harold try to figure out who will end up on top. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico Beard and Howard Shelton III take a look at how Indiana, Penn State and Ohio State will do in their College Football Playoff. The guys also get into Big 10 basketball and how the teams from Michigan are atop. This and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
Michigan did the unthinkable and upset a 20 point favorite in their main rival Ohio State. Rico Beard talks about what happened during the game, the flag plant and what the Buckeyes will choose to do with Ryan Day. Beard also gets into Michigan State's losing season after getting blown out to Rutgers. Where does Michigan State go from here? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rivalry week is upon us but yet there doesn't seem to be any sizzle. Rico Beard and Howard Shelton will bring that sizzle previewing the games. Michigan flips Bryce Underwood from LSU, is that how this season will be remembered for Michigan? Can Michigan hang with Ohio State and the guys preview the rest of the Big 10 slate on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Rico Beard is back recapping all the action from Big 10 week in week 13. Michigan State won ugly over Purdue, Rutgers called an awful timeout, Ohio State showed their dominance over Indiana and Michigan ran up the score on Northwestern. All of this and so much more is discussed on this episode of the Five Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
The biggest game in the Big 10 season will happen Saturday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers. Rico Beard and Harold Shelton III break down the game and who they believe will win, as well as previewing the rest of the Big 10 matchups. The guys also debate if the rankings are right for the Big 10 teams in the College Football Playoffs and Harold delivers another wild stat. All of that and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today.
Rico Beard didn't like what he saw when the Spartans lost to Illinois on Saturday afternoon. How is the offensive line still so bad? If Jonathan Smith doesn't figure out NIL they will be left in the dust. Download the latest episode of the Five Star Zone today.
Rico Beard talks about the ongoing situation with Mel Tucker and Michigan State. What Mark Dantonio will bring to the Spartans and where do we go from here. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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From 'The Daily Ticket' (subscribe here): Rico Beard from The Valenti and Rico Show joins Jeff Riger to talk about the suspension of MSU Football coach Mel Tucker.
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Jeff Riger is sick and tired of the non-conference schedule that Michigan football will be playing for the second straight season. He’s so disenchanted with the lack of true opponents that he believes something that every other college football fan would disagree with. Or would they?
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Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch joins Rico Beard to talk about his sit down with Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. The guys talk about NIL, is Tucker talking to donors and of course who will be the starting QB for the Spartans this season. All this and more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard.
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What was Mel Tucker's end game from his interview with Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch and Rico Beard discuss who will be the Spartans starting QB to open the season. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal tells Rico if Mel Tucker had a message to donors in his article. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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After USC and UCLA left the Pac-12 for the Big 10, Washington and Oregon are reportedly on their way as well. Rico Beard talks with Dave "Softy" Mahler from 93.3 KJR in Washington. "Softy" gives the perspective from a Washington Husky fan while dissecting what ultimately killed the Pac-12. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard today.
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Money talks, Washington and Oregon walk. It all comes down to money for Oregon and Washington to leave the Pac-12 for the Big 10. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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If the Big 10 is an upgrade from the Pac-12, why are some fans upset? Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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Are fans of Washington and Oregon excited to join the Big 10? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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Big 10 media day concluded while Jim Harbaugh talks after being suspended by the NCAA and also discusses moving "The Game" and Michigan/Michigan State to play at night for the first time in the history of Spartan Stadium. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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It's reported that Michigan will face Michigan State at night for the first time at Spartan Stadium. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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It's been reported that Jim Harbaugh will be suspended for the first four games of the 2023 season. This could have been avoided. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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Michigan State landed a huge recruit in River Rouge's Nick Marsh. Evan is upset about recruiting while Rico tells him the reason it is the way it is now and the guys attempt to understand what is going on at Northwestern. All this and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard.
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Could Nick Marsh make an immediate impact for the Michigan State Spartans? Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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Nick Marsh has once again committed to Michigan State. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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Do you still get excited when your school lands a major recruit? Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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The Big 10 made major changes to their 2024 football schedule and beyond. Rico Beard and Howard Griffith take a look at the news schedule and discuss the pros and cons and should the Big 10 move the Michigan and Ohio State game? Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard and Howard Griffith today.
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Will the Big 10 miss out not playing an extra game? Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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With the elimination of divisions, Michigan and Ohio State could play two weeks in a row, should the Big 10 change when "the game" is played? Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today.
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The Big 10 has announced their new schedule for '24 and '25 but haven't announced how a tie breaker will work. Rico Beard and Howard Griffith have an idea. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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Is there a path for Purdue to beat Michigan in the Big Ten title game? Could Michigan and Ohio State meet in the College Football Playoffs and we finally have a 12 team playoff format. All this and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could Michigan and Ohio State meet in the College Football Playoff for a rematch? Chaos may have to happen, but it's possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 12 team College Football Playoff has been approved. What does this mean for the Big Ten and teams going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rico and Howard discuss the path to victory for Purdue against Michigan in the Big Ten title game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Move over Ohio State, their is a new boss in town. Michigan now runs the Big Ten. Rico Beard and Howard Griffith dissect "The Game" and how the playoffs will be different for Michigan this time around.
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Donovan Edwards, cast on his hand and all, dominated Ohio State.
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It has to be Jim Harbaugh, right?
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Wisconsin and Nebraska have hired their new head coaches. Rico and Howard react to the new hires and how quickly they can turn their programs around.
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The wait is over and "The Game" is finally here. Michigan and Ohio State have been on a season long collision course that will take place Saturday afternoon in Columbus Ohio. Download the 5 Star Zone as Rico Beard and Howard Griffith breakdown the upcoming matchup from every angle.
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Rico believes JJ McCarthy will be the most important player for Michigan on Saturday afternoon against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.
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Find out where Michigan and Ohio State hold advantages heading into "The Game" on an all new episode of Cash the Ticket.
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Every year a 5-7 team makes a bowl game and this year it might just be Michigan State. Should these teams go to bowl games or even want to participate in a bowl? Download the latest episode the 5 Star Zone today!
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There are only two weeks left in the Big Ten season. Who will appear in the Big Ten Title Game? Rico also previews the Big Ten basketball season as Howard is off celebrating his birthday! Happy Birthday Howard!
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What the Spartans needs to do to become bowl eligible against the Indiana Hoosiers.
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Is there any doubt that the team who wins the Big Ten West will be a double digit underdog in the Big Ten Title Game? Rico on what Kevin Warren needs to do.
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Rico gives an early look at the Big Ten and how they have faired early on in the college basketball season.
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Who the heck is going to win the Big Ten West? Rico and Howard try to figure it out. It's harder then you think. Can Michigan start fast against Illinois? Ohio State and the injury bug. All this and more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
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Rico and Howard debate who will win the Big Ten West and will this be the week that it's the winner will show their face? The guys also wonder what it would take for the teams in the Big Ten West to recruit better? Do facilities really make an impression on an incoming recruit? All this and more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
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What will it take for the Big Ten West to catch up with the East in recruiting?
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How likely is it the winner of the Big Ten West comes from this game? Rico and Howard discuss on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
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Howard lets Rico know how important it really is for incoming recruits when it comes to new or updated football facilities.
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Rico Beard breaks down Michigan State's basketball recruiting class.
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Michigan and Ohio State are on a collision course, what each need to do to prevent a loss beforehand. Howard and Rico want to change tradition and it may upset many in the Big Ten and don't bet against Drake.
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Howard had to learn this rule the hard way.
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Howard and Rico talk about how Michigan can overcome their slow starts against Ohio State and others in the playoffs.
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Howard Griffith brings up a hot topic across the Big Ten. Should Michigan and Ohio State look to play their game at the start of the season to give them more room for error?
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Nebraska might just be hiring their new head coach, Rico and Howard have a bet in the Illinois and Michigan State game and how many teams should be in the College Football Playoff?
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Howard Griffith reveals how many teams he would like to see in the College Football Playoff.
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Rico went to Michigan State and Howard played at Illinois. There is a bet between these two on this huge game for Illinois and how the heck does Michigan State bounce back?
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Howard is under the impression that Nebraska is on the verge to name their new head coach.
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Rico and Howard discuss the biggest surprises from this past weekend in the Big Ten. Should Ohio State just abandon the run and could Illinois be for real and a contender for the Big Ten title?
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Does Ohio State need to give up on trying to run the ball and just use their elite passing game?
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Who better to tell us if Illinois is for real other than former Illinois RB Howard Griffith.
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A question that Rico has wanted to know for a long time, do teams really hold back plays? Illinois legend Howard Griffin answers. Find out the answer on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone.
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Rico Beard and Howard Griffith discuss what happened in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium and what should happen going forward.
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Rico Beard and Howard Griffith breakdown the Michigan/Michigan State and Ohio State/Penn State game. Does trash talk really have an affect on the rivalry game? When was the last time the Big Ten was this down and should teams use other resources when recruiting a QB?
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Rico and Howard debate whether or not Penn State or Michigan State have a chance to win this weekend.
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Does trash talk really play into a big rivalry game?
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Rico asks Howard if teams will stop going all-in on five star QBs with the addition of the transfer portal?
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Ohio State rolled Iowa, what does that mean for their matchup with Penn State in Happy Valley? How do you keep a locker room from fighting with itself? Who is the best RB in the Big Ten and Rico and Howard give you a logical way to change the Big Ten alignment.
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Is there a way to realign the Big Ten so the winner isn't always out of the Big Ten East? Rico and Howard tell you how it can be done.
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Rico asks the question to Howard that everyone is wondering. Who is the best RB in the Big Ten?
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Ohio State heads to Happy Valley this weekend. Rico Beard and Howard Griffith give an early look at the big game on the 5 Star Zone.
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Rico and Howard dive into Big Ten expansion and what it will mean for the Big Ten going forward. Does expansion mean an easier path to the playoffs? Rico asks Howard if every Big Ten team should play a "marquee game?" Also, what the heck has happened to Wisconsin? Along with a look at Minnesota @ Penn State on this episode of the 5 Star Zone.
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Rico and Howard take a look at the biggest game in the Big Ten this weekend.
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Rico and Howard on the latest in Big Ten expansion and what the Big Ten could eventually look like. Does this mean getting rid of divisions?
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Rico and Howard dissect what has gone wrong at Wisconsin.
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Howard Griffith officially has joined The 5 Star Zone! Rico and Howard discuss the Michigan and Ohio State collision course, what Michigan just did to Penn State and playing the "right schedule." Rico wants to know from an Illini alum if Illinois is for real and what has happened to Wisconsin. All that and so much more on The 5 Star Zone.
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Mel Tucker has taken advantage of the transfer portal with Michigan State but it hasn't help him much this year. Rico and Howard discuss the impact of the transfer portal.
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Illinois is off to a 6-2 start. Can they compete to win the Big Ten West?
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Rico Beard and Howard Griffith discuss Michigan's schedule this far into the year. Howard believes that Michigan has played "The Right" schedule so far.
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Michigan absolutely dominated. It appears they are on a collision course with Ohio State. Michigan State got a huge win over Wisconsin to keep their bowl hopes alive.
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Michigan faces their toughest test of the season in Penn State and why it's a must win for Michigan State.
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Ohio State is the class of the Big Ten after dominating Michigan State. Can the Spartans get 6 wins this season? Michigan rolls past Indiana and now welcomes Penn State into the Big House. Rico and Evan have an early look at the game.
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After Nebraska and Wisconsin fire their head coaches not even halfway through the 2022 college football season, Rico Beard explains why it is such an easy move in 2022.
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Michigan took care of business, Michigan State keeps falling on their faces and Wisconsin has seen enough of Paul Chryst and fires him midseason.
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The offense may have actually looked worse than the defense this past weekend and that's saying a lot.
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JJ McCarthy had his first road test and passed. Michigan did exactly what they had to do against Iowa.
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Rico and Evan preview the Michigan, Michigan State game as well as the entire Big Ten slate.
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Rico and Evan preview week 5 in the Big Ten.
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Jim Harbaugh said Iowa is where Big Ten teams go to die. Will the Wolverines escape with a victory?
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This is a must win game for the Michigan State Spartans. Rico and Evan tell you why.
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Mel Tucker needs to do something to right the wrong with the Michigan State Spartans, but what? Michigan beat Maryland, can they beat Iowa on the road and can any team beat Ohio State in the Big Ten this season?
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Which Big Ten team will give Ohio State the most problems in the Big Ten?
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Did Michigan impress you with their win over Maryland?
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The better question might be, "what isn't wrong with the Spartans?"
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Rico and Evan believe it is a huge prove it weekend for the Big Ten. Why the SEC plays a tougher schedule and what Michigan and Michigan State need to do to get victories this weekend.
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What Michigan and Michigan State need to prove this weekend.
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Who has the tougher schedule... SEC or the Big Ten?
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Who really needs to prove they are for real in the Big Ten.
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Michigan State embarrassed themselves on National TV Saturday night against the Washington Huskies. Rico wonders if Mel Tucker needs to look at making a change at defensive coordinator. Rico and Evan also discuss who is now the best team in the Big Ten.
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The Big Ten has 3 big games this weekend and they need to prove to the country they are legit in 2022. Purdue travels to Syracuse, Penn State plays at Auburn and Michigan State goes cross country to Washington.
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After Michigan State's 35-13 win over Western Michigan, Rico and Evan tell you the good and bad from the game.
Rico and Evan are excited for college football to be back. They start the show talking about the Michigan and Colorado State game but lets be honest, Michigan is going to blow them out. The guys then transition into what they need to see from the Spartan in their opener against Western Michigan and going forward the rest of the season.
Mel Tucker joined the Valenti and Rico show this week. Rico and Evan discuss what Tucker had to say and who knew that Rico Beard was a standup comic?
Michigan State and Tom Izzo have made some major moves with their 2023 recruiting class. Rico Beard breaks down the players.
Former Ohio State Buckeye and current Big Ten Network and Bally's Sports host Josh Perry joins Rico and Evan. Perry talks previews the Buckeyes and how to improve their defense, Michigan and their QB race and what Mel Tucker is doing in East Lansing.
Booker is considered to be a top 5 player in the country. Rico and Evan break down how it went down for the Spartans.
Rico updates the Michigan State recruiting situation, Miami coming strong with NIL money and can you be a fan of a player from a rival school if they now play on your favorite NFL team.
Rico talks about Big 10 expansion. Why did USC and UCLA choose to join the Big 10? What will Notre Dame do and why Rico is only giving them 24 hours.
Rico updates Evan on the the Five Star Zone Moneyball team. Will Rico and Evan need to step in and coach?
Michigan lost a big recruit, how much will it hurt the Wolverines and who Michigan State has coming in for visits.
Rico Beard explains how he delivered a Ferrari to Michigan State for their recruiting weekend. LB Jordan Hall committed to the Spartans during the weekend and explains how it all went down and what lead him to Michigan State from IMG Academy in Florida.
Don't worry Spartan fans, the sky isn't falling in East Lansing. Rico, has figured out how to realign the divisions for Big 10 football. Could they be named, "Ren and Stimpy?"
Jordan Addison is creating drama around the NCAA and NIL. Are players and schools taking advantage of the infant state of NIL.
Rico recaps his trip to East Lansing. The plus and minus from what he saw from the Spartans. Mel Tucker also had a huge recruiting day.
Western Michigan Head Coach Dwayne Stephens joins Rico to talk about his new job with the Broncos.
Rico and Evan celebrate 100 episodes while discussing the 2021-22 college basketball season for Michigan and Michigan State.
Hunter Dickinson dominated the Wolverines dominated the Spartans Tuesday night. How much credit does Phil Martelli deserve? Rico thinks he deserves a lot of the credit. Why did Mel Tucker sit courtside and where do both teams go from here?
Michigan State got a big win over Purdue this weekend, will this win give the Spartans confidence? They have a huge game on Tuesday against Michigan.
Phil Martelli will lead the Wolverines after head coach Juwan Howard is suspended for the rest of the regular season. Will the Wolverines respond to Martelli?
Will the leader of the Spartans please stand up? Will Michigan State have a leader on the floor emerge this season?
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker joins Rico to talk about the Michigan State offseason program as well as what to look forward to for the 2022 season.
What has happened to Michigan State basketball the last couple of weeks? Rico and Evan try to figure it out. Rico thinks Michigan can only allow 2 more losses to make the NCAA Tournament. Michigan released their NIL program and what to make of the coaching staff moves for the Wolverines.
Rico and Evan talk about what went down with the Vikings and Jim Harbaugh. Did he get offered the job? Did he walk in as if he already had the job? What went wrong and Michigan is welcoming him back with open arms, should they?
Michigan State has flaws and so does Michigan. Rico and Evan discuss how both Michigan and Michigan State can improve along with some news on National Signing Day.
Rico and Evan preview the upcoming Michigan and Michigan State basketball game. The guys also discuss the loss of Mike Macdonald at the University of Michigan.
Rico and Evan talk about whether or not Jim Harbaugh will leave the University of Michigan. Michigan State and Mel Tucker are once again using the transfer portal and the hiring of a new D-Line coach.
Rico and Evan take the show to Las Vegas. What does Michigan do to make the NCAA Tournament and Michigan State was upset by Northwestern, How can the Spartans solve their turnover problems?
Rico and Evan warp up the college football season and it's now time for college hoops.
Where do Michigan and Michigan State stand right now and previewing the game between the Wolverines and Spartans on Saturday.
Rico and Evan break down Michigan's Orange Bowl loss to the Georgia Bulldogs. Is there now a QB controversy in Ann Arbor?
Why are so many kids sitting out of bowl games? Rico and Evan preview the Peach and Orange Bowl.
Rico breaks down the recruiting class of Michigan and a tease of Michigan's. Part 2 will follow shortly.
If Michigan beats Georgia, they would have beat #2 Ohio State, #3 Georgia and #1 Alabama? Michigan State makes it to a New Year's Six Bowl Game and what is wrong with Heisman voters?
Rico expects Michigan to roll Iowa. As long as Michigan doesn't turn the ball over they will win. Rico also talks about why MSU fans should be rooting for Michigan.
Rico and Evan talk about the Wolverines dominating the Buckeyes and advancing to the Big Ten Title Game. The guys also talk about Michigan State's win over Penn State giving them 10 wins on the season.
Michigan and Ohio State are ready for "The Game." Rico and Evan break down what Michigan needs to do to beat the Buckeyes. Also, what Michigan State needs to do in order to reach 10 wins and beat Penn State.
The College Football Playoff committee once again ranked Michigan over Michigan State because of "stats." Rico and Evan discuss a path for Michigan State to beat Ohio State this weekend in Columbus.
Now that Michigan State has taken care of business against Maryland, can they do the same against Ohio State? The odds are against them.
Will Michigan go on the road and beat Penn State and can Michigan State care of business at home against Maryland?
Michigan is ranked #6 in the new College Football Playoff while Michigan State is #7 while they beat Michigan head-to-head. Rico and Evan talk about the impact of the new rankings and why Michigan is #6.
Michigan beat Indiana, while doing so lost Blake Corum to injury, will he be healthy enough to return next week? Should Michigan stop with the two QB shuffle?
Michigan State won't be ranked #3 in the College Football Playoff anymore after they lost to Purdue 40-29 Saturday afternoon. Rico Beard talks about the loss and what the Spartans need to do now.
Michigan State beat Michigan 37-33. The Spartans are now ranked #3 in the CFP.
Rico and Evan break down the instant classic of a game, the refs, Cade McNamara, JJ McCarthy and of course the Heisman worthy performance of Kenneth Walker III.
Michigan State pulled out a thrilling win over the wolverines Saturday afternoon. Rico and Evan give you their instant reaction.
Rico and Evan broke down the game and how both teams can win in part 1. Part 2 involves everything else around the game. Which pregame show will you go to? Will it end up like "Anchorman?"
It's finally here, Michigan and Michigan State week. This game is so huge that Rico and Evan will be releasing two episodes this week.
In part 1 Rico and Evan give keys to winning the game for both Michigan and Michigan State.
Michigan took care of business against Northwestern. Michigan now prepares to take on Michigan State at Spartan Stadium this upcoming Saturday in a battle of the undefeated.
Rico and Evan talk about the rumors swirling around Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. Will he get offered the LSU job and if he does will he take it?
Rico tells you what he saw in the Michigan State and Indiana game. MSU did what it needed to do to remain undefeated. Payton Thorne looked like he tried to make too many plays and the Hoosiers shut down Kenneth Walker III.
Michigan and Michigan State are both 6-0. What Rico and Evan saw in their wins over Nebraska and Rutgers. What time will the Michigan and Michigan State game be at and so much more on this week's episode of The Five Star Zone.
What Rico saw in the Michigan win over Nebraska. Michigan is headed to a bye week. The best and worst from the game and giving credit to the Wolverines.
Rico breaks down the Spartans win over Rutgers making them 6-0 on the season and bowl eligible.
Should Michigan play the freshman JJ McCarthy or should they ride it out with Cade McNamara?
Michigan State looks like they need work on their pass defense. What will both teams do going forward in the Big Ten season?
Michigan State topped Western Kentucky and Rico lets you know what he saw within the game. MSU also had their first basketball practice that was open to the public.
West Bloomfield's Dillon Tatum spoke with Rico Beard after he announced his commitment to Michigan State. Tatum tell Rico why he chose MSU over Michigan.
Michigan State faces a tough Western Kentucky team that throws the ball all over the field. Can the Michigan State defense stop them and can they continue to run the ball? Michigan goes on the road to face Wisconsin and looks to upset the Badgers. Will they be able to throw the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers?
Michigan State avoided an upset with a win over Nebraska in overtime. Rico and Evan give their instant reaction as well as reaction to Michigan's win over Rutgers.
Michigan State had a very impressive win over Miami in Miami. Now it's on to Nebraska.
Rico breaks down the win over the Hurricanes, why he was impressed and what exactly is "the woodshed?"
Michigan dominated Washington on the ground, winning the game 31-10, did you want to see the team throw more?
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Michigan State won 42-14 but what exactly do we know about the Spartans?
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After week 3, we should know a lot more about these teams. Rico gives his take on the new MSU entrance.
Rico Beard and Evan Jankens discuss what to make of the Spartans and Wolverines after their first game of the 2021 season.
Rico and Evan preview the upcoming college football season and whether or not Michigan and Michigan State will win their season openers.
The Big 10, ACC and Pac-12 have formed an "alliance." Rico answers all the questions Evan has about the alliance and if it will work.
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What is going on with the Michigan State AD situation and has Emoni Bates picked where he will play basketball next season?
Are the Big 10, ACC and Pac-12 looking to form an agreement to come together in an aggressive move to go against the SEC?
Rico went to the first Michigan State football practice and shares what he saw at practice. MSU RB Elijah Collinsand CB Kalon Gervin join the show!
Emoni Bates has narrowed his list down to four. Oregon, Memphis, Michigan State and the G-League. Rico tells you where he thinks Bates lands as well as who will replace Bill Beekman as Michigan State Athletic Director.
Michigan and Michigan State start fall practice this week. Rico and Evan discuss what they want to see in fall camp.
Does the Big Ten need to expand, rumors have Kansas coming to the Big Ten and MSU just had Spartan Dawg Con.
Rico and Evan talk about Texas and Oklahoma making the move from the Big 12 to the SEC. Also, Michigan State has made a big addition to their 2022 recruiting class.
With the NIL set to go into effect on July 1, 2021, Rico and Evan discuss how this will impact Michigan and Michigan State.
MSU Director of Player Engagement Darien Harris talks about what Michigan State is doing to be prepared for the NIL in college athletics. Harris was part of launching the evergreen program at Michigan State.
The Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA Draft lottery. All signs point to them drafting Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham. Rico and Evan discuss how Cunningham can impact the Pistons right away and players he compares to in the NBA past and present.
There is a lot of victim shaming in the Dr. Anderson case at the University of Michigan, but why?
A new college football playoff format is on the horizon. Is 12 teams too many? Rico thinks it should be 8 teams.
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Will Duke fade away without Coach K and Jim Harbaugh talked about the ongoing situation and Bo Schembechler.
On site recruiting visits are back in college football. Who was hosted, recruiting stories and who would win an epic dunk contest between Jason Richardson, Miles Bridges and Shannon Brown.
The first weekend of the college football games have been released and it's amazing! Do you like night games in college football?
After Mo Linguist left Michigan to become the head coach at Buffalo, the Wolverines have brought in Steve Clinkscale from Kentucky.
Publisher of Wolverine Digest, Brandon Brown joins Rico to discuss the hiring, what he brings to the program. Brandon and Rico also talk about if Bo Schembechler knew about the accusations against University Dr. Robert Anderson.
Emoni Bates decommits from Michigan State and Michigan center Hunter Dickinson "hates to see it." New Michigan defensive assistant Ryan Osborn takes a shot at Michigan State.
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Rico gives his reaction to the Michigan State spring game, MSU's big time transfer linebacker and what exactly is "Spartyville?"
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Michigan State commit Pierre Brooks talks about winning the Mr. Basketball award, his dad kicking him out of practice, what to expect of him at MSU and his favorite kicks.
Rico and Evan also preview the Michigan State spring game.
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Will the new transfer rule in the NCAA create chaos in college sports?
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The 2020-2021 college basketball season has wrapped up and we will have to wait another season for an undefeated season. People think Gonzaga choked but did they really? Was the Big Ten overrated and how to predict next season for Michigan and Michigan State.
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Michigan was upset in the Elite 8. Was it a successful season for the Wolverines? Who was to blame for the Wolverines miscues down the stretch? Are you ready for spring football?
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Michigan has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen and will face Florida State. What Michigan needs to do to advance and can they get a repeat performance from Eli Brooks and Chaundee Brown ? Michigan State was eliminated... they need a point guard and spring football is here!
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The NCAA Tournament has arrived and Rico Beard and Evan Jankens are here to talk about the Wolverines and Spartans matchups.
How much will losing Isaiah Livers hurt the Wolverines?
Can Michigan State win 3 games in the opening weekend? Did MSU get screwed with the play-in game?
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Michigan State faces Maryland on Thursday in the Big Ten tournament. The winner of that game will face Michigan on Friday. Who has the most to gain and the most to lose in the Big Ten tournament? Will Michigan be a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and what is the highest MSU could be seeded?
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Michigan dominated Michigan State in the first of their two matchups. Does Michigan State have a chance in the second matchup or is Michigan too much for MSU?
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Michigan is coming off their worst loss of the season against Illinois and Michigan State has won 4 out 5. Who will win on March 4, 2021.
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Michigan is coming off a win in Columbus in what could have been the college basketball game of the year and Michigan State just beat Illinois... Is this their chance to make the NCAA Tournament?
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Michigan State was embarrassed by Iowa, lost to Purdue and now don't appear to be on track to make the NCAA Tournament. What should Izzo and the Spartans do? Michigan returned after being off for 3 weeks and took care of business with Wisconsin. What is their ceiling?
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Michigan State beat Nebraska and Penn State, now they need to win 3 out of their next four games. Michigan is set to return to against Wisconsin this week after a three week layoff due to COVID-19. Can they continue to play like they did before the break?
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Michigan managed to flip multiple recruits while flipping one of Michigan State's biggest recruits. Michigan State got a nice surprise from a 4-star that will play both basketball and football for the Spartans. Also, will Michigan State make the tournament? Rico and Evan discuss what the Spartans need to do.
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Rico and Evan discuss the possibility of the NCAA Tournament being postponed or even worse, canceled.
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Rico Beard talks about how college athletes are still "paid" in 2021.
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Michigan basketball dominated Wisconsin and have now beat 3 straight top 25 teams by 19 points plus. Will they keep it up all season? Michigan State is the opposite of Michigan right now, how can they bounce back after blowing a huge lead to Purdue. Michigan extends Jim Harbaugh and the latest on Mel Tucker and Michigan State.
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Rico has amazing stories about recruiting. Find out how players get their stars. Is it based off their play or the school they commit to?
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Michigan State has lost their first 3 Big Ten games. They are having trouble getting to the foul line, defending guards and haven't looked good at all.
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Michigan State has lost Rocky Lombardi, Julian Barnett and DeVontae Dobbs in the recent week to the transfer portal. They have also gained Harold Joiner from Auburn.
Michigan has fired Don Brown, what is next for them?
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The recruits are in! Michigan and Michigan State have signed their initial 2021 class. Who else will land with the Spartans and Wolverines?
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Michigan and Ohio State won't play this season. Michigan held a press conference but did they need too? Some people believe Michigan is "ducking" Ohio State, do you believe it?
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Tom Izzo and Michigan State beat Duke at Cameron Indoor, it was the first time he has done that.
Michigan football has an outbreak on campus. Did Kirk Herbstreit really need to apologize for his comments about Michigan?
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Michigan beat Rutgers in triple overtime and made the QB chance from Joe Milton to Cade McNamara.
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Big Ten hoops is upon us. What can Michigan and Michigan State hope for during the season?
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Who would win a one-on-one game to 7 between Miles Bridges and Denzel Valentine.
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Michigan has lost three in a row. Michigan State can't score. Is there a fix for these teams?
Michigan has the number one recruiting class in college hoops, Michigan State is also in the top 10. Will we finally have good teams in the state?
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Michigan was embarrassed by Indiana and Michigan State was embarrassed by Iowa.
Will Michigan and Michigan State be the bottom two teams in the Big Ten East and how will this hurt and help recruiting.
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No one expected it but Michigan State beat Michigan 27-24.
Where do Michigan and Michigan State go from here and a big update on one of the state's biggest recruits, Rayshaun Benny.
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The Big 10 finally kicked off their season. Rico talks about week 1 games. Michigan State losing to Rutgers and where does Mel Tucker go from here? Rico also talks about Michigan's win over Minnesota and of course talking about the Michigan/Michigan State game. Does Michigan State stand any chance to win?
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Rico previews all the week 1 Big Ten games. Are some spreads too big for week 1 and Rico gives you his sleeper pick for the weekend!
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Big Ten releases game times.
How the Big Ten can make it into the College Football Playoff.
Who is the best QB in the Big Ten?
Who has the best field in the big Ten?
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Who will compete in the College Football Playoff?
Did Michigan State land their RB of the future?
Why are some teams overrated every single year?
Can Michigan State change the culture of college basketball with this?
All that and Rico is asked a question he wasn't ready for.
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College football is back! Rico previews the upcoming Big Ten season, how many wins Michigan and Michigan State could get. The SEC returned and LSU had a huge let down.
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