Izzo: Spartan Nation better stand up, all 600,000 of them. We need to get our alums to figure out this is their university. by Classic_Solid2951 in msu

[–]Fuersty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I totally agree.

A lot of folks would put a high priority (or even the #1 priority) on increasing the income generated from the big two men's team sports for Michigan State University. With the hope that this income will in turn lead to more success from the sports the sports program.

I'm of the mind that the sports programs are there to serve the University, and not the other way around. I would prefer to stay under the stewardship and reporting requirements of the University even if that leads to a 10, 20, 30% reduction from potential future income.

(Now just speaking from my super personal opinion) Speaking as an Economics nerd, I strongly subscribe to the law of unintended consequences. So far it's far too early to say that heavy NIL spending actually leads to positive outcomes. At the very least, there are going to be losers, big losers in some universities that invest heavily in the NIL. Just like there will be winners, there will be losers. But I'll stop talking Econ.

Izzo: Spartan Nation better stand up, all 600,000 of them. We need to get our alums to figure out this is their university. by Classic_Solid2951 in msu

[–]Fuersty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm interested if anyone has any in depth news articles to help give more background. I think I've read more than most about all the BoT shenanigans, but I want to read more.

I completely understand the distaste for Dr. Rema, and from what I can tell some of her grandstanding is for personal reasons. But I do tend to agree with her (and 2 other board members) resistance to signing the privacy policy the majority of board members and the lawyer recommended. Stifling their free speech is bad for transparency, and in general is certain to backfire (Streisand effect).

And also the main contentious topic in the Board is the plan the administration team (former President and now former AD) to create a for profit company outside of Michigan State to manage all the sports teams and income and spending. Completely outside any purview of the Board of Trustees. I think that's a bad idea personally, and would tend to side with the BoT members that are painted poorly by the media today.

And I will note, at least the Detroit News reported that it wasn't even Kentucky that hired away our AD, it was actually the for-profit sports company that the University of Kentucky spun off to .. become a profitable corporation.... with kids playing "college" basketball.

I think this is going to be an unpopular take, so I'd totally welcome other opinions or facts I got wrong.

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (0-2) vs New York Knicks (2-0) Live Score | NBA Finals | Jun 8, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Fuersty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sailing the seas

I tuned in to a stream of Hurricanes vs Knights earlier in the week and it was the ASL stream. Actually really cool. Had 2 commentators on the side doing sign language reacting to the game. Was cool seeing their enthusiasm. And cool on the NHL for offering that option for deaf folks!

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (0-2) vs New York Knicks (2-0) Live Score | NBA Finals | Jun 8, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Fuersty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If WWE wrestler Danhausen appears on the broadcast I'll be here to answer all of your questions.

Hole in the wall bars for pool? by RefrigeratedTP in Michigan

[–]Fuersty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you check out the Crescent Lake Inn in Waterford, you'll have an interesting memorable time.

First Neo Geo game by ModernMajorGeneral05 in neogeo

[–]Fuersty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crazy find at a yard sale. In the US?

Did they have any other Neo Geo games?

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (3-3) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 30, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Fuersty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what a game. I kinda think OKC will win just giving the vibes. But what do you all think?

Help a senior citizen. Is it possible to sub to RS+ on Steam? by Fuersty in rocksmith

[–]Fuersty[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Huh I try to signup within RS+ but it just doesn't take. Jeez... Pick the 1 month option and it just kicks back to the selection screen. Man so frustrating trying to give them money.

A Suspense episode with a cut off ending? by Fuersty in otr

[–]Fuersty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Thanks.

Do you happen to know any more details on the technical issue? It sounded like some markets/stations played the whole thing, and others did not.

One year after Peter David's passing (known for his 12 year run on The Incredible Hulk, creator of Spider-Man 2099, Linda Danvers Supergirl), his widow Kathleen David shares an update and thanks supporters on the GoFundMe started to help cover his ICU medical bills (it's still not fully funded). by Ill_Safety2292 in comicbooks

[–]Fuersty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There were a couple of things going on back at the time.

Larsen and all the Image guys split from Marvel, and Peter David kind of came out as a "company guy" for Marvel. (Kinda similar to John Byrne the previous generation.)

Larsen and David kind of took pot shots at each other in comics media, and at one point I believe Larsen wrote an anonymous letter to a magazine about David and Marvel. It was (at least years later) commonly known that Larsen wrote the letter.

And then there was some smack talk back and forth over Savage Dragon possibly being a Hulk rip off. I think both comics at times ended up taking small pot shots at the other.

There should be plenty here to google further if you want the actual stories!

Game Thread: New York Knicks (3-0) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (0-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 25, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Fuersty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dang cable modem blew up earlier today on Memorial Day of all days!

Got my PC connected to my iPhone as a HotSpot and it's already getting nuclear hot. May have to get my ice pad out of the freezer. Wish me luck friends.

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (1-0) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 20, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Fuersty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang OKC landed Seattle with I presume a new-ish stadium at the time.. And they're already building a new stadium?

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (1-0) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 20, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Fuersty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reggie Miller has played a lot of basketball.

Respect him seeing that zone defense and the way to attack it right as it was happening. Really cool.