Michigan State men's hockey lost 4-1 against the University of Michigan in the Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field in Chicago. MSU Impact Sports hockey reporter, Brian Bobal, joins the panel to discuss the atmosphere as well as recap the game. Mr. Soccer in the state of Michigan and a 2015 MSU men's soccer recruit, DeJuan Jones, calls in to discuss how he was recruited by MSU and what he hopes to bring to the team next fall.

With the NFL season disastrously coming to an end for the Seahawks when the Patriots unexpectedly snatched away Seattle's treacherous toss, Super Bowl XLIX concluded and we all began the six-month wait until next season's games kick off with a feeling of, "What the **** just happened?". The panel relives last night's entertaining Super Bowl and concludes if XLIX could have been the best ever and if the best quarterback in NFL history was behind center for the four-time champs.

The Pact panel talks about Michigan State Spartans hockey with MSU Impact Sports hockey reporter, Brian Bobal, about their weekend series sweep over Ohio State. Michigan State women's basketball had a huge win over Wisconsin while Michigan State men's basketball lost by a basket at Nebraska. Fino and Faith recap both games.

On this episode of The Pact, the panel and Rico Beard, co-host of the Ryan & Rico Show on 105.1, discuss MSU senior football players who are heading to senior bowls. Next, MSU men's tennis head coach, Gene Orlando, breaks down the team's three matches against Duke, North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T.

MSU men's basketball reporter, Andrew Hayes, recaps Sunday's overtime win over Northwestern and discusses the retirement plans of Breslin Center PA Announcer, Terry Braverman. MSU men's and women's soccer reporter, Brooks Laimbeer, and Michigan State men's soccer head coach, Damon Rensing, talk about Fatai Alashe and Adam Montague, who are currently down in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for the 2015 MLS Combine, and discuss where they may be drafted in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday.

Locally, it has been a successful weekend for the state of Michigan overall as Michigan State football dominated, the Detroit Lions finally found a way past the division foe Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Tigers looked headed to the playoffs with the return of a top pitcher. After Saturday’s 73-14 victory for Michigan State football over Eastern Michigan, the panel looks to find the negatives in the Spartans’ dominating performance and if the offense or defense impressed them more?

Football is finally here and The Pact kicks off the season with an entire hour dedicated to only MSU and Lions football. After the Spartans’ 45-7 “statement” against Jacksonville State, the panel debates what they saw on the field, if it surprised them, what positions surprised them, which disappointed them and what should be the concern headed into Eugene, Ore., to face the No. 3 Ducks. In the second half of the show, The Pact welcomes local Detroit Lions historian and The Game 730AM’s The Drive with Jack Ebling producer, Doug Warren, to discuss Week 1 for the Lions, the recent cuts to trim the roster down to 53 and if the demoralized Lions fans have any hope for the Playoffs.

The Tigers have fallen out of first place, the Royals are hot, and with 40 games remaining Detroit is beginning to freak out. Should Tigers fans be worried? Is this the most underachieving Detroit team ever? What is wrong at Comerica? The Lions traveled to Oakland, Calf. this past week and lost a last-second preseason game to the Raiders. Can we take anything from this loss? Is the third preseason game the only one that matters? With the official news that Notre Dame has removed four likely starters from its football team in the midst of an investigation into academic fraud, what does this mean for head coach Brian Kelly and what does it mean for the Spartans?

Football has officially arrived. The first preseason practice took place Saturday and today was the MSU Football Media Day. Fino and Spartan Red Zone host and reporter Dan Tyler and Bradley Allen were in attendance. Dan Tyler joins the show to offer his perspective on the Spartans during Media Day. With the massive news Thursday that David Price was coming to Detroit, the panel finally gets a chance to discuss the move for the Tigers. The panel welcomes Tiger Talk host, Tony Garcia, to gain his perspective on the move and the future of the Tigers.

This week's debate began once again with soccer, as Lansing United gave us no choice but to keep discussing their success as they head to New Jersey to play the New York Red Bulls U-23 in the NPSL National Semifinals. In their inaugural season, United started in a league of 80+ and now sit in the final four, two wins away from at NPSL National Championship. Forward Brian Cunningham joined the panel to discuss the approach during the upcoming week, what it will be like playing away from the Lansing fans and what his plans after the season are. The panel continued to roll right into MSU football for the first time in awhile, debating the relevancy of the watch lists and the Spartans who made a list or two. Each panelist proposed their strongest favorite to win a watch list and Fino makes it clear what he takes into account when reading the preseason lists. Finally, with Rupert Murdoch's recent $80 billion bid to purchase Timer Warner, the panel discusses what would change in the sports and entertainment world with Fox Sports 1 and ESPN and how they could become legitimate competitors.

Time to bid farewell to the wonderful 2014 FIFA World Cup. Germany reigns supreme after a 1-0 fantastic finish victory over Argentina, capturing the country's 4th ever world championship. Dan Krier & Brooks Laimbeer discuss the final game, make personal picks for the All-Tournament Team, and ponder the future of United States soccer regarding potential ways to cultivate more fan interest in the sport that so many people have adored over the last few weeks.

This week's show covered local and world soccer while also touching on the storylines of the NBA free agency and LeBron James' second decision to return home to Cleveland. The World Cup has come to an end and the panel debates the Final match and Fino regretfully pays up on a bet between Faith and himself. As the world's tournament came to end end, so did the regular season of local soccer team, Lansing United. United wrapped up a Great Lakes West Championship with a 2-2 tie against Detroit City F.C. in front of 2,014 fans at MSU's DeMartin Stadium. Team owner, Jeremy Sampson joins the show to discuss the dream weekend and announce a massive statement to United fans and the city of East Lansing. Finally, with LeBron returning to Cleveland, the panel couldn't resist trying to predict the success of The King with or without Kevin Love and how the Heat may falter with the movement of James.

After witnessing the 7-1 destruction of Brazil by an unrelenting German side, the world watched as Lionel Messi led Argentina to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final to face their old foes from Europe. After trading finals victories in 1986 & 1990, these two historic squads will square off again on Sunday in Rio to see who will be able to claim soccer supremacy. Dan Krier & Brooks Laimbeer discuss the dismantling of Brazil in their semifinal humiliation and examine the possible outcomes for the Argentina / Germany title match. With a World Cup as wonderful as this one, a final for the ages is sure to be expected. One game left for all the glory. Here we go!

Soccer fans have a fantastic four to finish out the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with usual suspects Germany, Netherlands, Argentina, and host Brazil left to battle it out for the most coveted trophy on the planet. Dan Krier and Brooks Laimbeer break down the semifinals, discussing the remaining squads’ chances at moving on to the final match on July 13th. It seems appropriate that these historic teams are still standing in one of the best World Cups ever.

The U.S. is out of the World Cup, MLB All-Stars have been announced, and the Red Wings did nothing in free agency. The U.S. fell to Belgium in the knockout round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the panel is curious if America will keep watching after Team USA is gone? Also, is Miguel Cabrera the only Tiger deserving a start in the Midsummer Classic? Were all deserving Tigers awarded a roster spot? Can Porcello slip in with help from Detroit...and Chicago? Finally, the Detroit Red Wings were turned down by at least five different defensmen in their free agency search for a blueliner. Were the Wings simply going after unreachable talent or are players preferring anywhere but Detroit and Babcock's bench?

Although the United States soccer team was unable to defeat Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the eight remaining teams are about to kick off four of the most intriguing international football matches one could ever imagine. Dan Krier and Brooks Laimbeer preview the Quarterfinal Round and give their picks on who will survive and who will go home. Does Brazil have what it takes to tackle the upstart Colombian squad? Will Belgium be able to shut down Argentina and Lionel Messi?

All is right with the world! To the joy of an entire nation, the United States survived the dreaded Group of Death to advance to the knockout round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Add that fact to one of the best overall World Cups in history and you have got something very special going on right now.

On this week's show, Fino Faith and Austin welcomed MSU basketball redshirt senior Keenan Wetzel into studio. With the recent transfers and fast approaching season on the horizon, MSU basketball was not the discussion however. Wetzel's off-the-court endeavor, The Cager, a short film written and directed by Wetzel starring ex-Spartan Delvon Roe, was where the discussion began. Accompanied by fellow MSU student and the film's producer, Nick Stachurski, the two showcased their individual plans and goals for the 25-minute film about a former college basketball star adjusting to life without a back up plan.

Amazing World Cup. Period. The start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been filled with unbelievable moments and goals galore. Is this going to go down as the best World Cup ever? Dan Krier & Brooks Laimbeer sum up the first half of the group stage, analyzing the best moments thus far while discussing where things appear to be headed in the upcoming week.

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicking off in Brazil this past Thursday and with already a weekend of soccer behind us, The Pact held its first ever show devoted mainly to soccer. To begin the show, Fino and Faith welcomed Lansing United owner Jeremy Sampson as he watched the USA's first match of the World Cup live at a local pub. Jeremy shed light on the recent successes of the local amateur soccer team both in the standings and in the team finances and the community. United midfielder, Godwin Addai, then joined the panel a little farther into the game as USA led 1-0 at the beginning of the second half. Godwin grew up and played in Canada and Michigan, but his mother and father are from Ghana. As a fan of the Black Stars, Godwin gave a different perspective on the biggest game in USA soccer in the last four years. To round out the show, panelist Austin Goodman called in to begin a debate on the Spurs dominating 4-1 NBA Finals victory over LeBron and the Miami Heat.