Jack talks with MSU hoops coach and ambassador, Tom Izzo, about the departure of Mike Vollmar to Alabama, the Pistons' chances against the Celtics, Chicago's head coaching situation (re: Eric Snow and Michael Curry), the fan reaction to Keith Nichol's transfer to MSU, his reaction if Chris Webber or Shane Battier had wanted to transfer to MSU and his pick for the NBA title.

Hear Izzo and more in the AUDIO VAULT

In the latest episode of Jack and Tom's Blog War. Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford square off on expectations for Michigan Football and their new coach Rich Rodriquez in 2008.

If these guys are like this now, just think how they will be when the leaves start to turn. 

Thursday night at the Breslin Center, folks gathered from all around the country to raise funds, for John Shinsky's Mexican Orphnage and Lansing Catholic High School, at the 24th Annual Father Mac Dinner.

Jack talked to a number of folks about the event, including former MSU All-American Brad Van Pelt, Bill Tanasse of Key Builders in Grand Ledge, and to John Shinsky who has made the construction of this orphanage a lifetime misson.

Read more about Shinsky, his orphanage and his life story by clicking HERE. 

Hear Van Pelt Here

Hear Tanasse Here

Hear Shinsky Here 

 

 

Jack talks with Paul Covert, the owner of Smart Office Systems, on his once-anonymous funding of seven "Thank You, Tom" billboards in Mid-Michigan.

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Last Tuesday May 6, Jack spoke with Sean Swarner, a two-time cancer survivor and mountain climber, who has climbed the highest peak on each of the seven continents including Mt. Everest.

Listen to Part One

Listen to Part Two

For more inspiration, here is a You Tube clip of his incredible story: