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In My View: Big Ten’s $1 billion deal

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tim Staudt
Most of the networks are involved except ESPN, because the offer was more than ESPN was willing to pay.

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In My View: After Pearson, Michigan hockey pins hopes for next season on Naurato

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Michigan for sure looked awkward figuring out what to do with Mel Pearson, the standing coach.

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In My View: Would replacing Avila improve things?

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Yesterday marked seven years to the day Al Avila was elevated to Detroit Tigers general manager.

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In My View: We’ll see if the Tigers’ losing streak continues

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The Detroit Tigers two minor deals at the trade deadline to me are a microcosm of their season.

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In My View: NCAA’s inconsistencies lead to issues

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The NCAA mystifies a lot of people with its rulings.

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In My View: MSU’s recruiting prospects

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Izzo's team next year might be his best shot left to win a second national title.

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In My View: Tigers’ injuries seem preventable

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The Tigers have so little depth, they have to do whatever they can do to keep players on the field and away from the injured list.

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In My View: Big Ten football Media Days looking different from past years

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Used to be the coaches just talked about their teams and players.

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In My View: Yzerman refused to stand pat

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Steve Yzerman has seen enough of the Red Wings since he has returned as general manager.

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In My View: Maybe Hinch isn’t a great fit for the Tigers

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
I don’t know what A. J. Hinch’s future is with the Detroit Tigers as manager but the team clearly has not improved since he took over.
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In My View: Gary Moeller’s unique career

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Gary Moeller had a unique career as a football coach at Michigan and the Detroit Lions.

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In My View: Be wary of college football recruiting rankings

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Be wary of all the wildly exciting recruiting news at any major football school, especially at MSU.

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In My View: Was the Paredes trade good for the Detroit Tigers?

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 6:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
This is a clear example of a deal that turned out much different than anticipated

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In My View: Who should the Detroit Tigers trade?

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Who is untouchable?

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In My View: Tigers still might make some noise

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
On the 4th of July it is said the baseball standings reflect pretty accurately how the playoffs might shape up in three more months.

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In My View: Big Ten rumors

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
What the Big Ten about to add USC and UCLA down the road? The rumors are hot and heavy.

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In My View: Colleges spending big money on athletics

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Michigan State has a $78 million renovation project underway at its football building

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In My View: Big Ten football race is almost sure to be changed in 2023

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
First the PAC 12, then the Atlantic Coast Conference announced it is doing away with divisions. It will be 2023 for the ACC.

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In My View: Detroit Tigers have a big decision to make

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The Tigers are nowhere near playoff contenders

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In My View: Can the Pistons entice free agents?

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Free agents with proven talent is mandatory for the Pistons to start showing significant improvement moving forward.

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In My View: What’s next for the Pistons?

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Money dictates all of pro sports transactions these days, different from yesteryear when trades were made for position upgrades.

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In My View: What a year for Williamston Community Schools

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Williamston’s athletes are good in many sports and they’ll remember this sports year fondly despite the continuing issues of COVID.

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In My View: Signing should come on the same day a recruit commits

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
I have said for years, signing days are out of style in today’s college sports world.

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In My View: Piot’s great start at U.S. Open

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
A high five to Michigan State golfer James Piot off to a great start in the U. S. Open, a one under par 69 Thursday in the first round.

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In My View: Khari Willis retires after three seasons

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
He has a bright future in whatever he wants to do based on his football past.

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In My View: Michigan State’s young tennis coach could spark interest from new fans

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Michigan State has turned to a youth movement to energize fans.

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In My View: A great year for high school sports

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
This is the final week of the high school sports year

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In My View: Spartan basketball has a new challenge

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Michigan State basketball has prospered through the years with consistency in its assistant coaches -- but now Tom Izzo has lost three of his staff members basically in the past year.

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In My View: Matt Patricia returns to the Patriots

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
So many NFL coaches with solid resumes through the years who became the Detroit Lions head coach with little success.

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In My View: James Piot could have a PGA Tour career on his hands

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The sports world has changed quickly over the past year.

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In My View: Pitch clock will improve baseball

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
It is such an upgrade for the game and it has to move on to major league baseball.

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In My View: DeWitt High School athletics is consistently good

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
DeWitt’s top athletes tend to play more sports in the different seasons and in my view it makes a huge difference each year.

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In My View: What a year for Michigan Big Ten sports

Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
18 Big Ten titles either regular season or tournament and that includes football

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In My View: Michiganders in the NBA finals

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
There is a local angle to the NBA finals.

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In My View: The Softball Classic begins Tuesday

Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
It’s more than 40 years old and for years it was dominated by Eaton Rapids.

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In My View: The Big Ten baseball tournament is an embarrassment

Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The Big Ten baseball tournament being seen on television this weekend in Omaha is an embarrassment to the league and the sport.

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In My View: The Big Ten baseball tournament always changes

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
It’s in Omaha again this week and Nebraska is in the field.

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In My View: Can the Tigers improve with the current roster?

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
In my view, Miguel Cabrera has to move down in the order from hitting fourth.

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In My View: The Detroit Tigers season can improve

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
I’m not saying this will be a playoff team, but I’d be surprised if there isn’t more success than what we have seen thus far.

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In My View: Baseball’s amateur draft

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
In recent years, the Detroit Tigers and other major league clubs have used prominent picks to draft pitchers.

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In My View: Big Ten may change conference championships

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
I’m thinking the Big Ten will soon change the way it determines teams to play in the conference championship game in football in Indianapolis.

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In My View: MSU needs better hockey players

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale has a much bigger contract than his predecessor and now he is looking for players.

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In My View: A very different season for Tom Izzo

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
I am not surprised Michigan State basketball player Max Christie opted to remain in the NBA draft and not return for his sophomore season -- I am surprised by his timing.

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In My View: College sports year coming to an end

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
ESPN has just a couple of NCAA tournament selection shows left

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In My View: New coaches will be measured by how they meet challenges

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
The changing landscape of big time college athletics in my view is causing veteran coaches to move on and leave their jobs.

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In My View: Michigan State University still struggle with softball

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Michigan State has a number of Olympic sports that struggle year to year and softball in my view is at the top of the list.

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In My View: Bob Lanier was a basketball star

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
He still holds the Pistons’ all time single season scoring record at 22.7 per game.

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In My View: The highest-earning Michigan athlete was a Grand Ledge player

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Two NCAA basketball titles, then 15 seasons in the NBA, but his first team was at Grand Ledge High School.

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In My View: Adreian Payne will be remembered for his relationship with Lacey Holsworth

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
For all of Tom Izzo’s good players through the years at Michigan State, I maintain Payne will be remembered more for how he made that girl’s final days something to smile about to dull the pain of her awful illness.

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In My View: Miguel Cabrera looks different

Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Staudt
Miguel Cabrera looks different at the plate this year for the Detroit Tigers.