How Nick Saban Led to Michigan State Troubles; Jonathan Smith Will Fix Things

Michigan State football has a long way to go. Jonathan Smith has a big job to do and try to turn things around. While previewing the upcoming spring we will look back at how former Spartans coach Nick Saban indirectly led to today's problems with the Michigan State program. This is more of an amusing look at history and not a criticism.   

And, by the way, the first half of the Spartans 2024 football schedule is rough. If they are planning on discovering who they are, they better do it quickly or else we may see a slow start in East Lansing. 

Penn State basketball continues to amaze all with their ability to come from behind and win. Four of their seven conference wins came after falling behind by double figures. Last night they trailed the ranked Illinois Fighting Illini by 14 points and found a way to win. Impressive! 

How will Iowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark do in the WNBA? Former star player Sue Bird thinks she will be an All-Star right away. Find out why! Oh, and we agree with her! 

Finally we close with our look ahead at the Big 10 Network's Big 10 Classics and Live action this weekend. It's all coming up here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! 

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