Tier 18? MSU’s QB No One Believes In
ESPN and CBS experts have pegged Michigan State’s new starter Alessio Milivojevic as a bottom‐dweller among Power Five quarterbacks, slotting him in Tier 18 out of 25 FBS signal callers and 17th of 18 projected Big Ten starters. Despite limited starts last year, Milivojevic accrued 986 passing yards, seven touchdowns and only two interceptions over four conference games—projecting to nearly 3,000 yards and 21 scores over a full schedule. His 7.3 yards per attempt ranked 10th in the league among qualified passers. With NFL‐seasoned coaches like Nick Sheridan on staff and a solid spring showcase behind him, the rookie could prove doubters wrong and challenge mid‐tier QBs across the conference.
Hold onto your helmets, folks! MSU’s new gun‐slinger has been handed the “worst of the Big Ten” jersey before he ever snaps the ball. Apparently, a couple of talking‐head analysts have more scouting chops than spring practices, four real starts and a PAC‐12 couch potato. But fear not—when life gives you Tier 18, make Tier-A comedy. Because if those self‐proclaimed gridiron gurus get this one right, I’ll eat my foam finger.
Spartans’ Hockey Budget Skates Circles Around Rivals
According to FOIA‐released budgets by Extra Points, Michigan State has led all public Division I men’s hockey programs in spending for consecutive seasons, shelling out over $9 million in both 2024 and 2025. Only Arizona State came close with $8.6 million last year. Much of MSU’s outlay stems from hefty “Athletic Facilities Debt Service” costs tied to a $26.2 million renovation of Munn Ice Arena in 2022. The Spartans also lock in coach Adam Nightingale on a self‐renewing, rolling five‐year deal that can push his total compensation to $1.3 million annually, including retention bonuses and marketing clauses. Under Nightingale’s watch, MSU has captured three straight Big Ten regular‐season titles and two tournament crowns, even as the Frozen Four remains elusive.
Leave it to Michigan State to treat its hockey program like a Fortune 500 startup. “Ice cold spending” has never been so literal: millions on renovations, seven‐figure coach buyouts, and more clauses than a triple‐overtime playoff rulebook. But hey, when you can’t figure out how to win a national title in a single‐elimination chaos fest, you might as well flood the rink with cash and hope the puck flies in your favor.
Another Revolving Chair: MSU President Jumps Ship
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz will depart East Lansing after just over two years to lead Clemson, despite a $1 million raise offer from MSU’s Board of Trustees. His exit threatens stability on campus and within the athletics department, where he and AD J Batt appeared aligned on major projects. Guskiewicz’s move also halves Batt’s buyout penalty, potentially opening the door to poaching bids. Since January 2018, MSU has seen six different acting, interim or permanent presidents, raising concerns over leadership continuity as college athletics undergo constant upheaval.
And so the MSU presidency carousel spins once more—this time fueled by Clemson’s siren song. Apparently, even a seven‐figure buyout can’t anchor a leader in East Lansing when the winds of “boardroom friction” start howling. Meanwhile, poor J Batt gets a buyout discount—half‐price redemption, anyone? At this rate, the only thing more stable than MSU’s presidency is the student union’s cafeteria menu.
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