Nick and Brendan react to the "alliance" between the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12. What does it mean for college sports? Anything at all? Plus, Emoni Bates commits to Memphis.
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The Alliance, Emoni Bates and CM Punk

The Beat is a college sports podcast from The Athletic Detroit that takes you places you’d least expect. Hosts Nick Baumgardner, Brendan Quinn, Austin Meek and Colton Pouncy will talk all things Michigan college sports and be sure to keep you up to date on the Wolverines and Spartans.

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Nick and Brendan say goodbye to this version of The Beat. The guys talk about their new roles at The Athletic and what's next. 
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Goodbye...for now

Nick and Brendan answer some of your mailbag questions on college football and the future of the sport. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Max Bultman to talk some Red Wings.
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Pulling some CFB questions out of the mailbag and chatting with the great Max Bultman

The Big Ten and SEC are on track to create super-conferences. Nick and Brendan don't hold back their opinions on what's going on with conference realignment. Plus, The Athletic's James Edwards III joins the show to talk about the Pistons.
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The B1G SuperLeague and shop talk with Pistons writer James L. Edwards III

Brendan and Nick answer your most pressing questions, including pressure checks this summer at Michigan and Michigan State.
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Michigan, Michigan State summer pressure check

The only way to kick off summer is with a mailbag with Nick and Brendan! The guys answer your questions about Michigan/Ohio State, golf and more!
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The Alliance, Emoni Bates and CM Punk

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