The Spartan Nation is fortunate to have a legitimate athletic director in my friend Alan Haller. Each week, we answer some of your Michigan State general athletic questions. Michigan State University ...

I met my friend Alan almost 20 years ago, when we were both working at Gourmet magazine. He is whimsical, funny, snarky, slightly obnoxious and at his core, I think, very sincere. Once, he told me ...