Interview with Michael

Greatest games you have attended?

• -Football- Michigan State vs. Michigan (2001) - In the “Mitten Rivalry”, a mediocre Michigan State team beat Michigan on another last-second catch by T.J. Duckett in the back of the end zone. I was only 11 years old, but I will never forget the end of that game.
• -Football- Michigan State vs. Wisconsin (2011) - Spartan Stadium was earsplitting during this 8pm game under the lights. MSU won on a Hail Mary pass with no time left to stun then-ranked #6 Wisconsin. I’m sure my 50-yard line seats twenty five rows up made it even more enjoyable- thanks bro!

Most Epic Sports Moments?

• -The most epic sports moment I have ever experienced personally was watching my grandfather, Sonny Grandelius, be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. There were tons of prominent people at Cobo Hall in Detroit that night and it was remarkable to see him in the spotlight being recognized for his stellar, All-American career at Michigan State.
• -Being on the sidelines of the Michigan State vs. Penn State game to watch my brother be introduced at midfield of Spartan Stadium on Senior Day in 2009 was a thrill.

Favorite time of the year in sports?

March Madness

Favorite sports to play?

Basketball and Golf

Favorite Athletes:

Justin Verlander, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Broadcasting Award- George Blaha

Favorite Sports Movies?

Rocky IV, Hoosiers, Rudy, Remember the Titans, Brian’s Song

Favorite sports quote?

“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” –Jimmy Valvano, 1993 Espy Awards