The Valenti Show

HOUR 1: Money Continues To Complicate College Sports + Prop Bet Casino

26 Nov 2025

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The guys began the show with a discussion about the role money plays in college sports at the moment before getting to the Prop Bet Casino to end the ...

HOUR 2: Lions-Packers Preview + Frank Ragnow Comes Out Of Retirement

26 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico discussed Lions-Packers in the 2nd hour until they reacted to the breaking news that All-Pro C Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement ...

HOUR 3: The Picks + Reactions To Ragnow's Return To The Lions

26 Nov 2025

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The guys opened the third hour with "The Picks" before hearing from the people on the breaking news that Frank Ragnow is returning to the Lions after ...

HOUR 4: How Should Kenny Handle This Thanksgiving Day Dilemma?

26 Nov 2025

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Kenny gave his Thanksgiving dilemma when it comes to being able to watch the Lions game at his In-Laws. Then, the guys were joined by Riger to wrap up...

The People Echo Kenny's Situation

26 Nov 2025

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The guys hear from more of the people, who chime in with their own Thanksgiving dilemmas similar to Kenny's.

Kenny's Thanksgiving Dilemma

26 Nov 2025

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Kenny shares his Thanksgiving situation concerning the Lions game.

The People Chime In On Ragnow's Return

26 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people via your ticket texts and calls on the breaking news that All-Pro C Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement.

The Picks | 11-26-25

26 Nov 2025

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The guys do this week's "The Picks" segment.

BREAKING: Frank Ragnow Is Coming Out Of Retirement

26 Nov 2025

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The guys react to the HUGE breaking news that 3x All-Pro C Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to re-join the Lions.

Taking Your Calls & Reading Your Ticket Texts On Lions-Packers

26 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico take a few of your calls on Lions-Packers.

What Variable Is The Most Important For A Lions Win Tomorrow?

26 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico begin to take your calls on the Lions as they ask what the most important variable is for a win tomorrow against the Packers.

Beginning Today's Lions-Packers Preview Talk

26 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico start their Lions-Packers preview.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 11-26-25

26 Nov 2025

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The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".

Hearing From The People On Money In College Sports

26 Nov 2025

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The guys take your calls and read your ticket texts on the college sports topic.

More Of How Money Has Engulfed College Sports

26 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their college sports/money conversation and begin to take your calls.

Is Money Starting To Wreck Your Love For College Sports?

26 Nov 2025

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The guys begin the show with a topic stemming from the money being thrown around to teams in the Players Era Championship, which Michigan is taking pa...

Jared Goff Interview on Karsch & Anderson

26 Nov 2025

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Jared Goff joins Karsch & Anderson to preview the Thanksgiving Day game against the Packers

Dan Campbell Interview on Costa & Jansen with Heather

26 Nov 2025

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Dan Campbell joins the morning show to preview Thanksgiving Day against the Packers

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, November 25th

25 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico opened the show with an interesting conversation about how likely it is that the Lions miss the playoffs. They spent the majority of ...

HOUR 1: Confidence In The Lions To Make The Playoffs + In Football Today

25 Nov 2025

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The guys began today's show discussing the likelihood that the Lions actually miss the playoffs this year. Then, they did an "In Football Today" to wr...

HOUR 2: More Thoughts/Calls On The Lions' Playoff Chances + MSU's Plan With Jonathan Smith

25 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent the second hour continuing their Lions conversation from the hour before giving some thoughts on what MSU could possibly be pla...

HOUR 3: Thanksgiving Dishes Blitz + More Thoughts On Jonathan Smith + Kenny Chimes In On Red Wings

25 Nov 2025

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David joined to go over some Thanksgiving dishes with the guys and which they like to consume on Turkey Day. They shifted to the Jonathan Smith discus...

HOUR 4: Potential Reality Of The Lions Missing The Playoffs Revisited

25 Nov 2025

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The guys rounded out today's show with a return to their Lions topic they started the show with. Then, Wojo and Riger joined in cross-talk.

Final Thoughts/Calls On How Likely Lions Are To Miss The Playoffs

25 Nov 2025

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The guys hear from the people for the final time today.

How Sure Should We Be About The Lions Making The Playoffs?

25 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico return to today's Lions topic to begin the final hour.

Kenny Explains Why He's Concerned With The Red Wings

25 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico cede the floor to Kenny to hear his thoughts on the state of the Red Wings.

More Discussion On What Will Happen With Jonathan Smith

25 Nov 2025

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The guys return to the Jonathan Smith discussion for another segment.

Do You Like These Thanksgiving Dishes?

25 Nov 2025

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David joins as the guys go through different Thanksgiving dishes.

What, If Anything, Is MSU Planning With Jonathan Smith?

25 Nov 2025

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The guys take a break from talking Lions to have a conversation about the lack of clarity from MSU when it comes to whether they're going to retain or...

Hearing From More Of The People On Lions' Playoff Chances

25 Nov 2025

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More of the people chime in on the Lions potentially missing the playoffs.

NFL Overreactions | In Football Today

25 Nov 2025

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David joins to discuss some potential overreactions in the NFL ahead of Thanksgiving.

How Much Trouble Could The Lions Be In With A Loss On Thanksgiving?

25 Nov 2025

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The guys wonder how must-win Thursday is for the Lions against the Packers.

Taking Your Calls On The Hypothetical Of The Lions Missing The Playoffs

25 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people for the first time this show.

Have You Entertained The Possibility The Lions Miss The Playoffs?

25 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico wonder if we should start considering a reality in which the Lions miss the playoffs.

Best Lions Reactions on 97.1 The Ticket: Reason For Concern After Win?

25 Nov 2025

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Costa & Jansen w Heather, Karsch & Anderson and The Valenti Show react to the Lions' 34-27 win over the Giants on Sunday

FULL SHOW: Monday, November 24th

24 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent the majority of the show gauging reactions from the Lions' ugly win over the 2-10 Giants yesterday. They paused for their usual...

HOUR 1: Dissecting Lions' UGLY Win Over The Giants + CFB "Can We Say That?"

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico opened the show today with their thoughts on the Lions' wild and frustrating win over the Giants yesterday. Then, they do the first of t...

HOUR 2: Lions Thoughts + Calls Continued

24 Nov 2025

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The guys continued the Lions talk in the second hour, taking more of your calls and reading your ticket texts on their underwhelming win over the Gian...

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + More Lions Thoughts/Calls

24 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico began the third hour with the NFL version of "Can We Say That?" Then, they continued rapping about their concern about the Lions.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Lions' Win Over Giants

24 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico wrapped up the show with more thoughts and calls on the main takeaways from the Lions' win over the Giants.

Is The Lions' Offense In Trouble The Rest Of The Way?

24 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico keep the Lions conversation rolling, taking more of your calls and gauging the level of concern for the offense.

Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 11-24-25

24 Nov 2025

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The guys do the NFL version of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.

Did Brad Holmes Make A Big Mistake Not Trading For Another Edge Rusher?

24 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico continue to take your calls and also discuss the lack of pressure generated by the Lions' defensive line.

Hearing From More Of The People On Lions Concerns

24 Nov 2025

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The guys take some more of your calls and read your ticket texts in response to their Lions conversation today.

Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 11-24-25

24 Nov 2025

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The guys do this week's CFB "Can We Say That?"

Taking Your Calls On The Lions' Win Over The Giants Yesterday

24 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico talk with the people about the Lions' win against the Giants and their concern levels.

Is There Cause For Concern When It Comes To The Lions' Super Bowl Chances?

24 Nov 2025

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The guys continue to talk about the Lions' underwhelming win over the Giants, giving their main takeaways as to what our long-term expectations should...

Reacting To CONCERNING Lions Win Over The Giants

24 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss an ugly win for the Lions over the Giants and wonder whether this result is concerning.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: What Lions Stats Say, A Hilarious Caller, and More!

23 Nov 2025

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The guys get this week's Best of Valenti underway with some stats that highlight some concerning trends for the Lions. Plus, they take a caller who th...

Lions -10.5 vs Giants | 'Cash the Ticket'

22 Nov 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Costa has a stat about the Lions after a loss you don't want to miss. Download the latest episode of Cash the...

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: The Skubal Conundrum

22 Nov 2025

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Will the Tigers re-sign or trade the Cy Young winning Tarik Skubal?

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Week 12 vs. Giants

22 Nov 2025

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Costa & Jansen talk about which Lions players need to step up the most. Plus, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico preview Detroit's week 12 matchup w...

FULL SHOW: Friday, November 21st

21 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the final show of the week reacting to Sam Laporta's injury and giving their main takeaways from last night's Texans win o...

HOUR 1: Laporta Out For The Year/Texans Take Aways + Prop Bet Casino

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys spent the first hour with their reactions to the news that Sam Laporta is unlikely to play again this season. They also touched on the Texans...

HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins to Answer His Critical Question, Preview Giants-Lions, and Do "The Picks"

21 Nov 2025

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TJ Lang joined the guys in the second hour in his usual weekly spot to talk Giants-Lions and do "The Picks".

HOUR 3: More Of Your Calls On Lions + Who Said It?

21 Nov 2025

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The guys took some more of your calls on the Lions to begin the hour before playing "Who Said It?"

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts/Calls On Lions + Lane Kiffin Coaching Search

21 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico ended the show with their final thoughts and calls on the Lions before discussing the latest news surrounding Lane Kiffin.

The Latest With Lane Kiffin's Coaching Future

21 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico spend the final segment talking about what's next for Lane Kiffin in college football.

Taking Your Final Calls On Laporta/Lions

21 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people for the final time today.

More Reactions To Today's Topics

21 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people via your calls and ticket texts about today's topics.

Reacting To Giants-Lions Injury Report

21 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico react and react to this week's injury report for the Lions.

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 12 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti'

21 Nov 2025

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 12 in the NFL. The guys tackle everything...

The Picks | 11-21-25

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Rico, Kenny, David, and TJ give their picks for this weekend in football.

How Can The Lions Rebound From Last Week's Loss Vs. Eagles?

21 Nov 2025

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TJ gives his two cents on how the Lions can fix their biggest issues from last week against the Eagles.

TJ Answers His Critical Question Of The Week

21 Nov 2025

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The guys ask TJ Lang their critical question of the week for him.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 11-21-25

21 Nov 2025

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The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".

Taking Your Calls On Today's Lions Topic

21 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people on the impact of Sam Laporta's injury and what to make of the Texans' performance last night.

What The Lions Can Take Away from Texans' Performance Last Night

21 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss whether there's anything the Lions can learn from how the Texans won against the Bills last night.

Reacting To Laporta's Injury + Texans Defense Beating Breaks Off Of The Bills

21 Nov 2025

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The guys begin the show with their reactions to Sam Laporta's injury and the Texans' defense's performance last night against the Bills.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, November 20th

20 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with an article written by Jeff Passan of ESPN about what the future of Tarik Skubal with the Tigers may hold. Th...

HOUR 1: ESPN's Article On Scott Harris' Potential Plans w/ Skubal + In Football Today

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico began today's show with an article from Jeff Passan of ESPN where he talked with multiple MLB insiders who shared their predictions for ...

HOUR 2: Pistons Or Lions Hypothetical

20 Nov 2025

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The guys spent the second hour debating which of the Pistons or Lions are more likely to make the ECF or the NFC Championship Game, respectively.

HOUR 3: Rico's Top NFL Teams + Valenti's J Batt Conspiracy Theory

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the third hour, Rico gave his top NFL teams and Valenti shared an interesting theory when it comes to J Batt and MSU.

HOUR 4: Tarik Skubal's Comments + Your Final Calls

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys opened the final hour with some thoughts on Tarik Skubal's comments on the Foul Territory show about the trade rumors surrounding the Tigers/...

Taking Your Calls On Skubal's Comments

20 Nov 2025

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The people chime in with their thoughts on what Tarik Skubal had to say on the Foul Territory show.

Reacting To Tarik Skubal's Comments On Trade Rumors And His Impending Free Agency

20 Nov 2025

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The guys try to decipher some recent comments from Tarik Skubal.

The People Respond To Valenti's Theory On J Batt and MSU

20 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people on Valenti's conspiracy theory.

Mike's Tinfoil Hat Conspiracy About J Batt

20 Nov 2025

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Valenti offers an interesting theory regarding J Batt and his handling (or lack thereof) of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith.

Rico's Top NFL Teams Ranking | 11-20-25

20 Nov 2025

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Rico gives his weekly top teams in the NFL list.

Hearing From The People On Pistons Vs. Lions Question

20 Nov 2025

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The people chime in on the Pistons vs. Lions hypothetical.

Which Is More Likely: Pistons To ECF Or Lions To NFC Championship Game?

20 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico pose an interesting hypothetical to start the second hour.

Something Or Nothing? | In Football Today

20 Nov 2025

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David joins with a few concerns for NFL teams around the league, asking the guys if they are something or nothing.

Taking Your Calls On What Tigers Should Do With Skubal

20 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people on the Tigers/Skubal conversation they started the show with.

Which Route Should Scott Harris Take When It Comes To Skubal?

20 Nov 2025

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The guys hypothesize the potential plan the Tigers have when it comes to Tarik Skubal.

What To Make Of This ESPN Article On What Tigers Will Do With Tarik Skubal

20 Nov 2025

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The guys read some quotes from a recent ESPN article by Jeff Passan outlining what Scott Harris' plan might be with Tarik Skubal this offseason.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, November 19th

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their sentiments towards the proposed private equity Big Ten deal and what it would mean for both Michigan a...

HOUR 1: Big Ten Private Equity Deal Through MSU/Michigan Lens + In Football Today

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys began today's show with their thoughts on the proposed Big Ten private equity deal and how Michigan & Michigan State may or may not be involv...

HOUR 2: What Needs To Change For Dan Campbell/The Lions?

19 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico dedicated the second hour to breaking down the issues with the Lions' identity/offensive ineptitude and what Dan Campbell needs to do to...

HOUR 3: CFB Blitz, More Calls, James Franklin's Comments

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico did a CFB Blitz before they took more of your calls and discussed what James Franklin's comments mean for the job J Batt has done as ...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls

19 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico wrapped up the show with their final thoughts and your final calls before being joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.

Taking Your Final Calls On The Private Equity Deal/Lions Identity

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people for the last time on today's show.

What Do These Comments From James Franklin Tell You About The State Of MSU Football?

19 Nov 2025

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Valenti reads some quotes from new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin and wonders what J Batt is thinking by continuing to employ Jonathan Smith....

Hearing From More Of The People On The Topics At Hand Today

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico continue to take your calls on the main topics for the day, which include the Big Ten private equity deal and if the Lions need an ident...

College Football Blitz | 11-19-25

19 Nov 2025

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Rico brings up some of the biggest CFB topics in this blitz.

Does MSU Have A Messaging Problem?

19 Nov 2025

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The guys discuss MSU's place in the potential Big Ten private equity deal.

Taking Your Calls On Potential Lions' Changes

19 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico take your calls on what needs to change for the Lions.

What Needs To Change Offensively For the Lions?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys wonder what needs to change identity-wise for the Lions.

Tenders Or Contenders? | In Football Today

19 Nov 2025

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David joins the guys with some NFL teams, wondering if each are "tenders" or contenders.

The People Chime In On The Proposed Big Ten Private Equity Deal

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys take your calls and read your ticket texts on the Big Ten private equity deal.

Will Michigan And/Or MSU Leave The Big Ten?

19 Nov 2025

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The guys continue their Big Ten private equity deal talk, hypothesizing what MSU and Michigan could decide to do.