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The Drive with Jack

Jack Ebling
Detroit Tigers
Michigan State University
Michigan State Basketball
Big Ten Conference
Detroit Pistons
Major League Baseball
College Football
Michigan State Football
University Of Michigan
NCAA
Big Ten
Michigan State Spartans
Detroit Lions
World Cup
Basketball
Tom Izzo
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan State
Cleveland Guardians
College Basketball

The Drive with Jack is your afternoon sports companion in Michigan and beyond. It’s an info-taining blend of behind-the- scenes insight, breaking news, blistering opinion and intelligent banter. It’s “We Are There!” broadcast journalism. We’re the eyes and ears of our listeners. We talk the stories that other hosts merely read. Listen to The Drive with Jack LIVE every weekday from 3-6 pm ET on Spo... more

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Rainer Sabin
Covers college football extensively for the Detroit Free Press.
Detroit Free Press
Episode: *Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press
Daniella Bruce
On-Air Talent & Broadcast Reporter for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
Episode: * Daniella Bruce, On-Air Talent & Broadcast Reporter for the Detroit Tigers & Detroit Red Wings
Mark Uyl
Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Episode: * Mark Uyl, MHSAA Executive Director
Lavar Woods
Michigan State Football Special Teams Coach
Michigan State University
Episode: *Media scrum w/ Lavar Woods, Michigan State Football Special Teams Coach
Kenny Soares Jr.
Michigan State University football edge rusher
Michigan State University
Episode: *Media scrum w/ Kenny Soares Jr. Michigan State Football Edge Rusher
Joe Rossi
Michigan State University Football Defensive Coordinator
Michigan State University
Episode: *Media scrum w/ Joe Rossi, Michigan State Football Defensive Coordinator
Connor Earegood
Detroit News MSU beat writer
Detroit News
Episode: * Connor Earegood, covers Michigan State athletics for the Detroit News
Ben Murawski
Michigan State football player, left tackle
Michigan State University
Episode: Ep. 3122 Thursday
Eric Drummond
Former NBA human relations executive and Spartan alumnus who led a humanitarian ambulances mission in Ukraine
Ukraine Focus / Ambassador for humanitarian aid
Episode: *Eric Drummond LIVE from Ukraine

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Jack Ebeling
Host of The Drive with Jack

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Jack Knows Sports

    There’s nobody who knows more about sports in Michigan. And I appreciate the fact that, unlike loudmouth Stephen A Smith, he doesn’t shout at us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwest Curmudgeon
    United States5 months ago
  • Terrific show

    The Drive With Jack is a terrific mid-Michigan sports talk show. TDWJ is my go-to late afternoon listen and the pod segments are well titled and easy to access on a variety of platforms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    detroit28
    United Statesa year ago
  • The show

    Plenty of good guests, from his lifetime of covering sports, in particular, all things Spartan. Keep up the good work. Good friend of your associate, Lynne T.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msusparty77
    United States3 years ago
  • Steeped with MSU History

    Jack is well respected and I love his topics and questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phamtastic_Green
    United States5 years ago
  • Nice to hear MSU stuff in warm weather

    I got the best of both worlds no snow or crappy weather and listening to Jack and guests. I do miss blue belly Tom but all his guests make up for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spartan in Tampa
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging Michigan sports analysis with strong MSU coverage
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions
Balanced discussion with deep knowledge of regional teams
Well-curated segments and clear fan-friendly reach

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*Media scrum w/ Lavar Woods, Michigan State Football Special Teams Coach
Q: How has the transition been working with two long-tenured programs and the established culture?
He notes the unique challenge of blending two long careers into a coherent, forward-looking program while maintaining a championship mindset.
*Media scrum w/ Lavar Woods, Michigan State Football Special Teams Coach
Q: Lavar, what type of things fall on your plate with the assistant or associate head coach title?
He describes managing multiple roles, organizing practice logistics, and supporting Fitz, with expansion of responsibilities as part of the leadership team.
*Media scrum w/ Joe Rossi, Michigan State Football Defensive Coordinator
Q: How does not being tied to a single position help your scheme?
It helps connect the defense, allows explaining the why across different groups, and helps players understand their roles more holistically.
*Media scrum w/ Joe Rossi, Michigan State Football Defensive Coordinator
Q: What have you seen in the first four practices that stands out compared to spring?
The emphasis on effort to the ball, swarm to the ball, and physicality; retention is improving across the board, especially on first and second down.
*"The Long Drive" w/ Tom Lang featuring Michigan State Men's Golf Coach, Casey Lubahn
Q: Should I assume that you will be there?
Casey Lubahn says he will not be there; his sisters are going to Scotland recruiting while he stays, planning to be elsewhere for the US Amateur.

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1. Rainer Sabin
2. Daniella Bruce
3. Mark Uyl
4. Lavar Woods
5. Kenny Soares Jr.
6. Joe Rossi
7. Connor Earegood
8. Ben Murawski

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