Today is a very special episode, as our usual host Zach Surdenik is away to broadcast the women’s soccer match vs Iowa in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Our producer, Joe Dez, steps in as the host of this episode, joined by A.J. Evans, Jack David and Matt Merrifield to break down Michigan State athletics, the recent basketball exhibition match, the state of the football team, the current landscape of the NBA and NFL, while finishing with all of their picks for this week of NFL action. The normal crew will return next Sunday at 11AM.
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The Man Behind the Curtain
October 30, 2023
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About the Contributors
Joseph DesVergnes, Sports Director
Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez) (he/him) is a senior studying broadcast and sports journalism. In addition to his role as Sports Director, he also hosts The Green and White Report and Crunch Time for Impact. Outside of sports, Joe loves comedy and weightlifting. He can bench press 275 pounds.
A.J. Evans, Sports Editor
A.J. Evans (He/Him/His) is the Sports Editor at Impact 89FM. He is from Southfield, Michigan and is majoring in journalism. He has covered football, women’s and men’s basketball for the Impact.
“Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it, and live the phrase sky’s the limit….see you chumps on top.” – Biggie
Matt Merrifield, Sports Broadcast Director
Matt (he/him) is the Sports Broadcast Director at Impact 89FM. He is a senior sports journalism and social relations & policy student. He has covered MSU baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, football and hockey. Matt’s favorite artist is Luke Combs.