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Current Sports | 10/24/16 | #808

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MSU Football Losing Streak, Bowl Game Chances, College Football, Detroit Lions, Michigan State Hockey, Jason Ruff and Weekend Winners.

On today's "Current Sports with Al Martin" is it even worth talking about? Michigan State's losing streak was stretched out all the way to five consecutive collapses with a 28-17 loss to Maryland. Al tries his best to approach the streak systematically, but maybe the reason is simple. Then, a caller remembers the recently passed Drew Sharp. Following that, how about a little hockey chat? Although the team recorded no more wins,  former Current Sports production assistant Jason Ruff sees reason for optimism. Finally, Al and engineer Isaac Constans list off their 'Weekend Winners.'

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