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Current Sports | February 28, 2018

MSU Athletics

Michigan State Football; Mark Dantonio; MSU Spring Football Game; Michigan State Basketball; Big Ten Tournament Basketball; Craig Fields; Waverly Basketball;

"Guess what day it is! HUMP DAYYY!" On this Wednesday edition of "Current Sports with Al Martin," Al brings you the latest from Michigan State Football's spring practices, which started Tuesday.  Hear comments from head coach Mark Dantonio about the practice, as well as his feelings on confronting the reports from various media outlets about MSU Football. Al and engineer Ian Hawley talk about the Big Ten Basketball Tournament, scheduled to start Wednesday evening. The two also discuss some issues with the reporting being done about scandals in NCAA Basketball. Next, Craig Fields, coach of the Lansing Waverly Boys basketball team, joins the show. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming playoffs and what it will take for his team to be successful. Al and production assistant Jon Simon close the show by discussing the FBI investigation into college hoops, and the need for change in the current system. 

Episode 1124

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