Michigan Alum Rich Eisen Makes a Stunning Confession about Michigan State | The Rich Eisen Show

Michigan alum Rich Eisen makes a stunning revelation about the Wolverines’ Big Ten rival Michigan State Spartans.
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[@guadalupegonzalez5915]

As a fellow alum with family who went to MSU, I absolutely agree. I really want to see them do well after what happened.

[@dexterdogg]

As a Spartan alum, much respect Rich

[@IRightwiggle]

Huge Michigan guy also. Big fan of Tom Izzo (met him a few times and he was always very down to earth). Found myself rooting for Michigan State vs Marquette because Izzo is such a good dude, and I respect him so much.

[@boew11]

Having Met coach Izzo a couple times he is a genuinely great human.

[@gheller2261]

He's slime. Not only has he harbored criminals who played for him (over and over), but he throws his own players under the bus and he never, ever gives his opponent credit after losses. It's always because his players didn't execute, we had injuries or bad officiating. It shocks me that Rich loves Izzo.

[@lafan4801]

I pull for Izzo & MSU too. MSU suffered from that gymnastics doc monster and deserves some shine for being a great AAU school.

[@vincentlizzio]

This Sparty loves this commentary. Thanks man. Izzo is wonderful.

[@jasonrhodes7047]

As a Spartan fan I was rooting for Michigan to win the nit because I really thought they were the best team in that tournament.

[@natalieMd462]

Thank you! Go state!

[@zacharywalters8139]

Go Green!!! Love to have you this time Rich!

[@dennisligma4958]

I was born and raised in three rivers mi and like both programs. I am a big fan of tom izzo because he is a class act and if mich state could recruit like duke etc... tom izzo would have so many titles. He is already a hall of famer to me at the least.

[@andrewps84]

I’m a diehard MSU fan, but Bo Schembechler is by far my favorite football coach of all time. So hats off to you, Rich.

[@jahprime6932]

I appreciate this segment because after Duke lost, I mentally checked out of the tourney. But I agree that school and community could use a championship to help heal.

[@ojmayo793]

WE GET IT! YOU WENT TO MICHIGAN!!!

[@rickyfelan]

Gotta Respect that 🫡

[@cbrippee]

Growing up in MIchigan I have been a fan of both. First Michigan State when my sister went there 64-68 and the first college game I ever saw was that great 65 Michigan State National Champ team beat Northwestern. My sister at Christmas brought me autographs from both Bubba Smith and George Webster as they were in her dance class, dance class go figure. Then when Bo arrived in Ann Arbor I became a Michgan fan also and a what a happy day it was when in 69, they thrashed the supposedly undefeatable Buckeys and I have hated the Bucs ever since, even though I have lived is SW, OH since 96. I have been a fan of the Bengals and Reds though and been to a good number of games, but will always hold the Tigers and Lions dearest. I am also a huge Izzo fan.

[@JACKXK]

TJ has been ridin' with Michigan State since birth! 🟢⚪🏀!!

[@izzyh9271]

Extreme

[@ramamalone1132]

First class, coming from a Spartan alum

[@sirgalahad3574]

I'm green to my soul, but over the years I quietly rooted for John Beilein and Red Berenson. I go back to WJR/Bob Ufer... who was insufferable, but I still respected.

[@A1Googler]

I am rooting for the conference

[@atquinn1975]

Grew up in East Lansing (where MSU is located) and graduated from U of M (my entire family did). I root for both teams. I only root against MSU if they're playing U of M. I root against Ohio regardless of who they're playing LOL.

[@jlr974]

Most us at our core are classy like this. When we are separated by two phone screens, we become toxic (at least, the tendency is there). I believe most rival college sports fans are good people. It's time for us to act like it when we are here. Our kids are watching.

[@IGoSantaMK8]

so true

[@bend4852]

Yeah a good example of toxic fans was when spartan statue, the magic Johnson statue and Michigans M in the concrete got vandalized. Like it accomplished absolutely nothing other than making the maintenance workers get a bigger check because they had to spend extra time going and removing the paint lmao

[@chosen2030]

There's just something different about the basketball rivalry, it's not as heated because Michigan isn't a "blue blood" in that sport. Most MSU fans will tell you they like/respect John Beilein as well. Juwan, not so much, but I honestly think that has more to do with the Fab 5 than his coaching career.

[@spartaninvirginia]

Go Green baby

[@zoner__]

Walker 3!! Never in the history of the rivalry has one player just take over a game like he did. Wore the most venerable number in MI #9. Worn by Mr. Hockey, RIP Gordie

[@betsymcnally]

Betsy McNally went to MSU. That’s me. GO Green!! Thanks Rich. We will take you this one time 😂 💚💚💚

[@willhaines8167]

Go Gree... I can't, sorry it's weird😀. Good game tho. Go blue😀

[@dexterdogg]

😂😂😂 I’ll help Go Green! (Spartan alum)

[@davidfriedline7525]

Well Rich , West Virginia here , I can't stand Michigan . Stole 3 coaches in one year 1 from us . Hate ohio state like you! Go Spartans go !

[@kristopherloviska9042]

Not Citrus. Peach.

[@sollykim]

Go green

[@pretzelhunt]

you boys carried that segment, good save TJ

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

Please, don't disrespect the Bobcats.

[@ethanml33]

Eh, normally I'd say we don't want you, I'll take it this year. Thank you

[@Believer1993]

I root for the Big Ten except for the Wolverines.

[@kerryklopfstein4260]

Why hate anyone? Big Buckeye fan here, I dislike Michigan and there coach. To me hating someone over an athletic event seems extreme.

[@nealfeldpausch715]

For all 45 years of my life I have lived within a football throw of MSU campus. Love MSU. I want to beat UM. But I have no ill will towards them. If we were out of it, and they were headed to the final four run, I'd be rooting for them before Kentucky or UNC or whoever. Go Green. Go White !

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Wolverines suck. Go Buckeyes and Spartans

[@scottjackson1420]

We don't want you, Rich. Go Green.

[@bestcoastsxmcp]

Remember when journalists were objective? This guy was one of the first biased journalists to disgrace the profession. 🙄

[@ronaldmccomb8301]

Plus Norte Dame, when they decide to play us.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Notre Dame sucks. 😉😂

[@CardShark_Chris]

Notre Dame is more of a rival with MSU than it is with Michigan. The Notre Dame series with MSU pre-dates the Michigan series. Michigan and Notre Dame didn't start playing consistently until midway through Bo's career.

[@ronaldmccomb8301]

@@CardShark_Chris fair enough. I go Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan State

[@Scottjf8]

It was the peach bowl not the citrus

[@rodsharp8346]

It’s been said many times , Tom is a better man than he is a COACH.

[@6ahmad91]

Your crew is getting a little too comfortable. They’re ruining your flow Rich. They have no awareness

[@mikemc4549]

Four days later Rich ran off and married Marquias Nowell.

[@kurtledmilkman5281]

It is only false when it comes to M. State!

[@tracyisbest]

Nope! They're Gonners! Soon too!!!!

[@martiemesh5507]

KSU baby!!! 💜💜💜💜💜 Tom Izzo’s post game comments about the Wildcats just being “lucky” was classless and frankly the words of a sore loser! Totally lost respect for him.

[@NSWvet83]

What a waste of a video....

[@clownpenisfart]

The better your conference does in the tournament, the more money your school makes so it makes sense to root for your rivals.

[@tophermczizzle1017]

oh he has trouble with the snap

[@stevekov6740]

Being reminded of that just reminds me of how much fun it is to beat Michigan state even if it's against a bad spartan team.