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Pat Fitzgerald Returns to Michigan State, Vowing to Restore Spartan Winning Ways
sports1 hour ago

Pat Fitzgerald Returns to Michigan State, Vowing to Restore Spartan Winning Ways

Pat Fitzgerald returns to college coaching at Michigan State after a three-year hiatus following his Northwestern dismissal amid hazing investigations, aiming to revive a program that has endured four straight losing seasons; he embraces a gritty, competitive mindset inspired by former MSU coach Mark Dantonio, pledges to win the Big Ten, and asserts that the Spartans should be contending for championships given their resources and fan support.

via Sports Illustrated|
#big-ten#mark-dantonio#michigan-state
Kraken snag Chase Reid at No. 7, a surprise defense prospect
sports1 month ago

Kraken snag Chase Reid at No. 7, a surprise defense prospect

Seattle selected Chase Reid, a 6'3" right-shot defenseman from the Soo Greyhounds, with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft—a surprising choice as Seattle’s first-round defenseman. Reid led draft-eligible OHL defensemen in goals, points and points per game and is lauded for mobility, size and hockey sense. He’s committed to Michigan State and is projected to develop into a top-pairing, power-play contributor after further time in college and the AHL, potentially earning a future spot in Seattle's lineup.

via Sound Of Hockey|
#chase-reid#defenseman#michigan-state
Batt's MSU exit buyout slashed as UK lures revenue-driven athletics chief
college-sports1 month ago

Batt's MSU exit buyout slashed as UK lures revenue-driven athletics chief

Michigan State reduced J Batt’s exit buyout from $5 million to $2.5 million after a contract clause triggered by MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz’s announcement of a move to Clemson; Batt then joined Kentucky as athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue, LLC, as UK eyes a broader revenue push and ongoing capital projects, building on past buyouts and settlements in the program’s evolving leadership and fundraising strategy.

via On3|
#buyout#college-athletics#college-sports
Kentucky hires MSU’s J Batt as athletic director, deepening Spartans’ leadership churn
college-sports1 month ago

Kentucky hires MSU’s J Batt as athletic director, deepening Spartans’ leadership churn

Kentucky announced the hiring of Michigan State athletic director J Batt as its new AD and CEO of Champions Blue, prompting MSU to search for an interim leader amid ongoing leadership turnover. Batt’s year at MSU saw the creation of Spartan Ventures, a major fundraising push for athletics, a stadium renovation plan, and a high-profile coaching change, all set against a backdrop of tensions between MSU leadership and the board.

via The Detroit News|
#athletic-director#college-athletics#college-sports
Kentucky Names J Batt as AD Amid MSU Leadership Shake-Up
sports1 month ago

Kentucky Names J Batt as AD Amid MSU Leadership Shake-Up

Kentucky hired J Batt as its athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue, moving from Michigan State after just over a year; MSU is searching for a new leader as President Kevin Guskiewicz heads to Clemson, and Batt's MSU contract included a buyout trigger tied to that departure. Separately, MSU announced a 10-year jersey-patch deal with MSUFCU to boost revenue and fund student-athlete programming.

via Detroit Free Press|
#athletic-director#j-batt#kentucky-athletics
Kentucky hires MSU's J Batt to lead its athletic department
sports1 month ago

Kentucky hires MSU's J Batt to lead its athletic department

Kentucky is set to hire Michigan State athletic director J Batt to replace retiring Mitch Barnhart; Batt is a premier fundraiser who previously led Alabama's revenue operations and a $600 million capital campaign, helped MSU grow its athletic revenue, and is credited with initiatives like Spartan Ventures and hiring Pat Fitzgerald as Spartans' head football coach, with Kentucky hoping his track record will bolster revenue and facilities to support its rosters and programs.

via On3|
#athletic-director#fundraising#j-batt
Sorsby Saga, Batt’s Move, Volchko’s CWS Mastery
college-sports1 month ago

Sorsby Saga, Batt’s Move, Volchko’s CWS Mastery

The Weekender recaps Texas Tech’s defense of Brendan Sorsby amid a Texas court injunction connected to an NCAA gambling probe, reports Kentucky’s interest in Michigan State AD J. Batt, highlights Georgia pitcher Joey Volchko’s complete-game gem in a 7-1 win over Texas at the College World Series, and notes the Big Ten’s stance on scheduling Texas Tech along with Ohio State’s Buckeye Stripe uniforms and a busy 2027 recruiting weekend.

via Eleven Warriors|
#baseball#college-sports#college-world-series
Kentucky narrows AD hunt to Michigan State's J Batt
sports1 month ago

Kentucky narrows AD hunt to Michigan State's J Batt

Kentucky appears close to naming its next athletic director, with Michigan State’s J Batt emerging as the top candidate per Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger. Batt, a veteran administrator with SEC and power-conference experience (including roles at Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Michigan State), would bring a track record of leading searches and program operations as UK seeks to replace Mitch Barnhart.

via On3|
#athletic-director#j-batt#kentucky
Veteran NFL coach Sherman Lewis dies at 83
sports2 months ago

Veteran NFL coach Sherman Lewis dies at 83

Sherman Lewis, a Michigan State All-American who later became a longtime NFL assistant and offensive coordinator for the 49ers, Packers, Vikings, Lions, and Washington, has died at 83. A three-time Big Ten track champion and 1963 Heisman finalist, Lewis started his pro career in the CFL and AFL before a lengthy coaching career that included 13 years at Michigan State and a prominent stretch as Green Bay’s offensive coordinator under Mike Holmgren.

via NBC Sports|
#heisman-trophy#michigan-state#nfl
Alabama Keeps Buckeyes Series; Oklahoma State Adds Michigan State Amid SEC Scheduling Shakeup
sports-college-football2 months ago

Alabama Keeps Buckeyes Series; Oklahoma State Adds Michigan State Amid SEC Scheduling Shakeup

With the SEC moving to a nine‑game conference schedule, Alabama drops its 2028–29 series with Oklahoma State but will keep its 2027–28 two‑game set with Ohio State; Oklahoma State replaces Alabama with Michigan State for 2028–29 and 2029–30, hosting MSU in 2028 and visiting in 2029. Alabama’s 2028 nonconference slate now includes Georgia State, UT Martin and Ohio State (Notre Dame remains on the 2029–30 schedule), while OSU’s nonconference lineup through 2029 remains anchored by Oregon, Arkansas, Michigan State and Nebraska. The changes reflect Power 4 nonconference requirements from the Big 12/SEC/ACC, with the Big Ten not mandating a Power 4 nonconference opponent.

via On3|
#alabama#michigan-state#notre-dame
Mike Flowers Named MSU Men’s Tennis Head Coach as Jadun Departs
sports2 months ago

Mike Flowers Named MSU Men’s Tennis Head Coach as Jadun Departs

Michigan State has named Mike Flowers the new head coach of its men’s tennis program, elevating him from assistant after Harry Jadun stepped down to pursue opportunities outside collegiate coaching. Flowers, a Spartan alumnus and former ITA Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year, helped guide the Spartans to a historic 2025-26 season with 10 straight Big Ten wins, a 12-1 conference record, a share of the regular-season title and the Big Ten Tournament championship, along with three straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Jadun departs after four years at the helm, praising the program’s growth, while Flowers expressed gratitude for the opportunity and commitment to continuing the momentum.

via Michigan State University Athletics|
#big-ten#coaching-change#michigan-state