Wolverines eye revenge, title, state bragging rights against Spartans

Michigan coach talks about Saturday's rivalry rematch in East Lansing where at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title will be on the line. James Hawkins, The Detroit News

Michigan’s Isaiah Livers celebrates a basket in the first half of last month’s game against Michigan State.Ann Arbor — Not even the high altitude could stop Michigan coach John Beilein from getting updates.

While Purdue and Minnesota were playing Tuesday night in a game that had major implications in the Big Ten race, Beilein was heading out recruiting and stuck on a Delta flight.

When Beilein learned he was able to send and receive text messages on the plane, he quickly enlisted the help of his wife, Kathleen, to…