On this episode of This Is Sparta B1G, we sit down with Drew Hayes, founding member of The NIL Standard, the independent platform bringing transparency to the college sports NIL market. Drew walks us through exactly how player valuations are built, what inputs matter most, and why the college sports market has been operating "with the lights off." We pull up the Michigan State roster LIVE on air, react to player valuations in real time, and get into the big questions, how does the House Settlement cap actually work when schools are spending well beyond $20M? Is collective bargaining the only path to real structure? And is college football quietly becoming a professional league whether we're ready or not? This one is a must-watch for any college sports fan trying to understand where the money is going.

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The boys are BACK and holding nothing back on Episode 304! Slow Sipper and Cedric "Swerve" Irvin kick things off celebrating Father's Day before diving straight into the chaos surrounding Michigan State. Slow's prediction finally came true — Dusty May is OUT at Michigan, and we told y'all so! We break down what it means for the Wolverines and why MSU fans should actually be unbothered.Then we go live on NBA Draft night — reacting in real time to AJ Diabate going #1, Cam Boozer landing in Memphis, and debating whether any Spartans sneak into the second round. We also break down the new NCAA D1 Age-Based Eligibility Model and what it means for the future of college sports rosters.Swerve drops a PASSIONATE public service announcement about who Michigan State needs as their next Athletic Director — and why Tom Dieters has to be in that conversation NOW. Plus, we talk about the doxxing of MSU board members and why real fans need to do better.And to top it off — we're planning a LIVE in-person meetup at the Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge in Lansing for Moneyball Pro-Am! Cigars, cocktails, and Spartan talk in person. You don't want to miss it.Go Green. Go White. This is Sparta. 🟢⚪

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It's a bridge episode, but we still got business to handle. Sparty MSU breaks down the six recruits Pat pulled in over the last two weeks — linebackers, corners, a big tight end, and a D-lineman with serious upside. We talk about what the size-first philosophy says about where this program is headed and whether the receiver room is a real concern heading into the season. Then we get into the real stuff — the Big Ten and SEC are going to war with Congress over the Protect College Sports Act, and we've got thoughts on why a collective bargaining agreement is the only real answer. Plus, the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model is heading to a vote this month, and we break down what it means for the future of the game. And of course — Kevin G watch is officially in effect. As of tonight, he has not signed with Clemson. The door is still open. We talk about what he's done right, what he hasn't, and who could step in if it comes to that. Subscribe to the Substack at ThisIsSpartaB1G for weekly articles and deep dives. Go Green. 🟢

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Legacy doesn't stop when you hang up the cleats. 🏈 Swerve's back in East Lansing and Amarri's got the Spartan Nation watching. Like & Subscribe! 🟢🤍 #SpartanFootball #MSURecruiting #GoGreen #ThisIsSpartaBIG







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Episode 301 | "Show Me What You're About, Coach" It's official visit season and we're bringing you behind the scenes! Cedric "Swerve" Irvin joins Jason Strayhorn and Slow Sipper for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it's like to have a son going through the college recruiting process — and the six questions every recruit NEEDS to ask on an official visit. Amari Irvin is heading to East Lansing, and Dad has thoughts. We also break down Jeremy Fears Jr.'s impressive showing at the NBA Combine and whether he should stay in the draft or come back to Michigan State. The Detroit Pistons crashed out in Game 7 at home — we get into the fallout, JB Bickerstaff's controversial press conference, and what Detroit needs to do this offseason to build around Cade Cunningham. On the college football side, MSU fans are buzzing after the $401M Spartan Ventures announcement — but is the money actually available yet? We talk expectations for Jonathan Smith's first full season, the NIL arms race across the Big Ten, and what Indiana's rise should teach us all. Plus, we pay tribute to Michigan State legend Sherman Lewis — the highest Heisman vote-getter in MSU history and a 4x Super Bowl champion coach — who passed away this week. A true trailblazer and a great man. 🏈 MSU Football | 🏀 Detroit Pistons | 🎓 Recruiting | 💰 NIL | 🙏 Sherman Lewis Tribute Subscribe, like, and drop your comments below. This Is Sparta across the B1G!

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Episode 300 | This Is Sparta Across the B1GIt's a milestone episode three years in the making — Episode 300 is here, and we're celebrating with WINNERS. Host Jason Strayhorn is joined by co-hosts Slow Sippin' Sean Taylor and Cedric "Swerve" Irvin for a special night featuring the Michigan State Dodgeball team — back-to-back-to-back national champions with a combined record of 39-1 on the season.We sit down with team members Becca Wynn (trailblazing first female captain on a men's team nationally), Jake Smith, Zachary Van Fleet, and Jack (calling in live from INDONESIA 🇮🇩), plus head coach Kevin Wynn. We break down how a self-funded, zero-dollar program with a $45 dues structure is running laps around the entire dodgeball nation, beating Ohio State and Nebraska on the way to the title. We talk culture, chemistry, championship trophies (allegedly needing sanitizing 👀), and why Swerve is ready to rent a bus and pull up to East Lansing in September.Three hundred episodes in, and we're still only talking about champions. This Is Sparta. 🏆

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🎉 Episode 299 is HERE — and we're celebrating Cinco de Mayo the right way: talking Spartan ball, Big Ten money, and Detroit hoops!On this week's show, Jason, Swerve, and Slow break down Pat Fitzgerald's early blueprint for rebuilding MSU football — and why it all starts with building the nastiest defense in the Big Ten. We talk big bodies up front, energy at the spring game, and what it's going to take to compete with Ohio State, Oregon, and a loaded Big Ten in 2025.Then we get into the Big Ten's $1.3 billion revenue distribution — 70M+ per school — and ask the hard question: where is the money actually going at Michigan State? 🤔Plus:
🏀 MSU hoops talk — Are we okay with Sweet Sixteen? (Spoiler: Sean is NOT.)
🏀 Jeremy Fears at the NBA Combine — Fluke invite or legit prospect?
🏀 Pistons vs. Cavs — Detroit is built DIFFERENT and we've got the receipts
🏀 NBA Finals predictions — Pistons vs. Thunder? Knicks vs. Wolves? We break it all down
🎾 MSU Men's Tennis — Big Ten Champs for the first time since 1967... but now the coach is gone?!
🏐 And yes — we found out MSU has a 5x national champion DODGEBALL team and we need answers 😂Shoutout to our sponsors Coors Light and IHOP for keeping us fueled all night!🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & drop a comment — Episode 300 is NEXT WEEK and we're celebrating BIG. Don't miss it!#ThisIsSpartaMSU #MichiganState #Spartans #MSUFootball #MSUBasketball #BigTen #NIL #PatFitzgerald #DetroitPistons #NBAPlayoffs #GoGreen #CincoDeMayo #Ep299

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The Spartans are believing again — and so are we. On this episode of This Is Sparta Across the B1G, host Jason Strayhorn is joined by co-hosts Sean "Slow Sippa" Taylor and Cedric "Swerve" Irving for a packed show featuring two special guest appearances. First, we sit down with MSU's Big Ten champion men's tennis standout, who became the first Spartan to win matches in both singles AND doubles at a conference championship — and he's just getting started. Then, we welcome a father-son duo from Virginia — Terrence Edwards Sr. and redshirt freshman defensive back Terrence "Deuce" Edwards Jr. — for a hilarious, real, and inspiring conversation about the recruiting journey from Louisville to West Virginia to East Lansing, the energy of this year's Spartan defense, and why Deuce's eyes are already on the Thorpe Award and a national championship. Plus, the crew reacts to the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams, breaks down the NIL effect on the NBA Draft, and celebrates a new four-star defensive lineman commit. Mama Hall's blanket made an appearance too — and it did NOT disappoint.

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Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall — aka "Smell Good" — joins the show LIVE to break down Pat Fitzgerald's first spring showcase in East Lansing! Swerve is live from Palo Alto at his son's frat house after coaching his 7-on-7 team Miami Raw to a national championship, and Slow Sip brings the spring game film straight from Spartan Stadium.🏈 Spring Game Breakdown — DBs looking elite, Fitzgerald's defense ahead of schedule, Derek Simmons making noise at DT, and what Pat Fitzgerald's first product looks like on film
🎙️ Jordan Hall Interview — Three coaching staffs, staying loyal to MSU, his NFL Draft mindset, leadership lessons, and why this senior season means everything
🏀 Basketball Transfer Portal — It's center season! Anton Bonk, Christian Reeves, Mustafa Daim, and Frank Kepening all in the mix as MSU hunts for a 7-footer
🎾 Big Ten Champions — MSU Men's Tennis wins the Big Ten for the first time since 1967!
🏈 NFL Draft Preview — First round starts tomorrow in Pittsburgh — who's watching?Swerve's 7-on-7 squad beat Cam Newton's team for the championship 👀, Slow Sip catches a flag for saying "reinvigorated," and IHOP gets put on notice for making Swerve feel bad about his quarters.💚 Go Green. Go White.📲 Follow us: YouTube | Instagram @ThisIsSpartaMSU | TikTok | Substack
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This Is Sparta B1G | Episode 296It's a dark day in East Lansing — and we're not running from it. Michigan just won the National Championship, and we're coming to the show dressed in black and ready to talk about it like men.Jason "Stray" Strayhorn, Chon "Slow" Taylor, and Swervin Irvin break down everything:🏀 Michigan wins the title — Dusty May's $10M portal roster dismantles UConn and the rest of the country. How did they do it, and what does it mean for the rest of the Big Ten?🔥 Can Izzo adapt? — The portal era is here. NIL money is king. Michigan State hasn't been to a Final Four in over 26 years. Is it time for a real conversation about the standard in East Lansing?📊 Jeremy Fears vs. Elliott Cadeau — Stats vs. rings. We pull up the numbers and go HEAD-TO-HEAD on who's the better point guard. Spoiler: the crew does NOT agree.💰 What MSU must do NOW — The portal just opened. Matt Ishbia is in the building. Is it time for Michigan State to go spend some serious money and get back on top?We don't sugarcoat it. We don't run from it. This is family, this is therapy, and this is Sparta.🍺 Presented by Coors Light — Official Beer of This Is Sparta B1G
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