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More trouble for Malik McDowell; The game-changing hire of Brandon Jordan to MSU football; Ben Simmons to Pistons? | Current Sports | Jan. 20, 2022

By Al Martin
Published January 20, 2022 at 12:59 PM EST
Malik McDowell
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Why the hiring of Brandon Jordan is innovative for Mel Tucker and the MSU football program.

On today's Current Sports with Al Martin, we discuss the latest off-the-field drama concerning former MSU football player Malik McDowell. Also, we dive into the hiring of Brandon Jordan to the MSU football assistant coaching staff, as Al explains why the hire will have far-reaching payoffs for Mel Tucker's program. Also, Ben Simmons to the Detroit Pistons? Why? How? That, and more!

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Al Martin is the host and producer of Beyond the Score, WKAR’s award-winning sports television series. In addition, Al is the host, producer, and director of WKAR’s digital music series Streetlight Sessions. He also serves as a sports reporter for WKAR News.
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