Sportstalk with Earle Robinson

EAST LANSING--The Michigan State Spartans expected another homecoming parade celebrating a win.  But the celebration never came, as MSU dropped their annual Homecoming game 19-16 to Iowa in a double-overtime thriller.

In the first half, MSU wide receiver Aaron Burbidge caught a 38-yard pass, leading to a Dan Conroy 24-yard field goal, putting the Spartans ahead 10-0.

The Iowa Hawkeyes came marching back in the second half, led by kicker Mike Meyer who converted all four of his field goal attempts.  Iowa running back Mark Weisman led the Hawkeyes in rushing with 116 yards on 26 carries, and had a touchdown in the third quarter to pull the Hawkeyes within three points.

The first overtime was concluded with a field goal by each team.  The Hawkeyes sealed the second overtime, after tipping an Andrew Maxwell pass attempt for an interception.

Weisman was dueled by MSU’s Le’Veon Bell, tacking on his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season with 140 yards on the day.  He also added the sole MSU touchdown for the game.

This loss marks the third home loss this season, as well as consecutive home losses against Iowa, dating back to the 2009 season.

American sports columnist and radio personality, Terry Foster gives is thoughts and opinions about the Michigan State football team. New detoitlions.com writer, Mike O'Hara discusses the Detroit Lions win over the Eagles. Spartanmag.com writer, Rico Cooney discusses the Michigan State Men's hockey team. 

Earle and Jack Ebling give their week seven college football picks.  Earle also recaps the Detroit Tiger’s ALDS victory, and gives predictions for the Detroit Lions game this weekend.  Neil Koepke from MSUspartans.com comes on at the last half of the show, discussing the NHL lockout.

Earle starts off today's show discussing the Lance Armstrong allegations and doping sandal.  With the Homecoming Game this weekend, Earle takes entries  in the MSU football ticket giveaway.  Earle also discusses topics with the MSU football team, as well as the Detroit Tiger's conquest in the ALDS.

Fitness guru Steve Morgan joins the chat to discuss how to workout during the cooler weather of the Fall season. Adam Ruff from the Spartan Sports Network joins Earle to discuss the Michigan State football team.

Fitness guru Steve Morgan joins the chat to discuss how to workout during the cooler weather of the Fall season. Adam Ruff from the Spartan Sports Network joins Earle to discuss the Michigan State football team.

Major League Baseball writer Gary Gillette calls in to give his opinion on the MVP race and the Detroit Tigers. Michigan High School Athletic Association member Geoff Kimmerly joins Earle to discuss all things High School sports.

The voice of MSU Men's Hockey, Scott Moore, joins Earle to discuss the beginning of the season. Detroit News sports writer  Matt Charboneau joins Earle to discuss this past weekends MSU football game against Indiana.

Earle kicks off the show with Jack Ebling, giving game day picks and ranking the Big 10 quarterbacks.  Ron DeLeon also takes his time on the show to talk about his latest events in MMA, and other issues about female boxing.  Earle closes the show with Alex discussing issues with Michigan State football.

Detroit Free Press sports writer Mark Snyder joins Earle to discuss Michigan Football, and the upcoming game against Purdue.  Terry Fitzwater from Michigan Racing Scene joins Earle to discuss upcoming races, and the sport of auto racing.  Earle also takes callers, talking about the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers.  Hockey ticket giveaway starts today as well.

USA Today writer Jarett Bell joins Earle to discuss the NFL and the Detroit Lions. Local High School football analyst Nick Chase gives his thoughts on the local High School football scene. 

Spartanmag.com writer Gillian VanStratt joins Earle to discuss the Michigan State football team. Chris Solari from the Lansing State Journal also weighs in on the MSU football team. Lastly, the Michigan State Hockey coach Tom Anastos joins Earle to discuss the upcoming season and where Tom's team stands.

It was a tough and very odd weekend in sports. Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal joins Earle to discuss the Michigan State football lose vs Ohio State. Detroit Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett weighs in on the Detroit Lions loss to the Vikings.

Week five of Big 10 football means game picks from the crew of Drew Sharp and Jack Ebling.  Earle also discusses the Triple Crown race, as well as the coaching situation of Jim Leyland in Detroit.  Earle invites callers to give their take on all the issues in the world of sports.

Jim Comparoni from Spartan Magazine opens the show with Earle, discussing the upcoming MSU football game this weekend, as well as other football topics in the Big 10 conference.  MSU swimming coach Matt Gianiodis talks about upcoming events this year.  Earle closes the show giving away tickets for the Ohio State game this weekend.

Seth Mitchell, former MSU football player and now current boxer working his way up the ranks, joins Earle to discuss his boxing career. Former MSU Men's basketball player and now current player development coach for the Minnesota Timberowlves, Shawn Respert joins Earle to discuss his new job.

Mark Wilson of ESPN 1090AM in Detoit joins Earle to discuss being back on the Michigan airwaves and to give his heated opinions on sports.

Ernie Boone joins Earle to give his unique perspective on the Michigan State football team. Lynn Henning of the Detroit News calls in to discuss the chances of the Tigers making the playoffs.

Earle invites the usual crew of Drew Sharp and Jack Ebling to make their Big 10 picks for the weekend.  Earle also interviews MSU football players and coaches on their opinions from the loss against Notre Dame.  Earle takes callers to close the show, as well as touching on several topics on Detroit sports.

Detroit News writer Tom Markowski opens the show, analyzing prep sports in the state of Michigan, and giving some predictions on top, contender teams.  Voice of the Detroit Lions Dan Miller joins the show, discussing some of the issues with the team, such as who the answer will be at the running back position.  Earle ends the show giving away football tickets to Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan.