As the sweat has dried from last season nightmare, Michigan State football looks to rebound this season. A punishing defense will lead the way. There are many things the Spartans need to clean up from a year ago. If they can, Michigan State will be a dark horse in the Big Ten. As long as…
Previously unranked Detroit Tigers prospect Tarik Skubal is turning heads
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers drafted lefthander Tarik Skubal in the ninth round in 2018, Skubal has opened eyes as a pitcher with the potential to join top prospects Casey Mize and Matt Manning, something no one saw coming. Starting the season with the Lakeland Flying Tigers, Tarik Skubal put up some lofty numbers. Skubal was…
The Detroit Lions need to win or blow it up
Embed from Getty Images Detroit Lions fans are both loyal and extremely passionate. Yet, they also can only handle false promises so long. When he took over as Lions general manager Bob Quinn sounded like a man who believed he could get the Lions to a deep playoff run. That has yet to happen. He…
Detroit Red Wings making scouting changes
Embed from Getty Images When the Detroit Red Wings introduced Steve Yzerman as team general manager back in April, Yzerman spoke at length about how he trusts his scouts. While the Wings legend does his own scouting, he values his scouts and counts on them heavily for input. Steve Yzerman made the choice to release…
Is this the season Jim Harbaugh leads the Michigan Wolverines to the Big Ten title?
Embed from Getty Images Picking a preseason champion in July is either daring or dumb, I freely admit that. Most seasons in July team to beat was Ohio State. Under Jim Harbaugh Michigan was never the logical pick to win the Big Ten title. Until this season. I believe this is the season Michigan gets…
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Dennis Cholowski looks to improve and stick in Detroit
Embed from Getty Images Last season nothing came easy for Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Dennis Cholowski. After a solid start to the 2018-19 NHL season, Cholowski’s play had slipped a lot. Hot on his tail was another Red Wings rookie defender, Filip Hronek who overcame his own shortcomings and earned more playing time. Dennis…
Lessons learned from the Detroit Lions Legend camp
Featured photo by Erin Wallace Sports are the bond that ties. For athletes no matter what sport they play. When they are drafted by a team it is so much more than just practice and games. It is the relationships that are formed and forged in the battles of training camp and the tough to…
Detroit Lions Legends football camp review
Featured photo by Erin Wallace Jeff Chadwick, Lomas Brown, Luther Bradley, Scott Conover, Eric Hipple, Cory Schlesinger, George Jamison and Don Clemons. These are the former players and coach that made up the first Lions Legend Camp held in Clare Michigan. The camp was a huge success. In the calm before the storm I was…
Former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown belongs in the Hall of Fame
Embed from Getty Images Much like former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker, I am setting fandom aside. I am going to present just facts about one of my all-time favorite Detroit Lions. Lomas Brown. Lomas should be in the Hall of Fame, it is a shame he is not. 7 Pro Bowl appearances playing…
The Detroit Tigers developmental staff turned up a gem in Matt Manning
Embed from Getty Images In 2016 the Detroit Tigers took a big risk when they drafted pitcher Matt Manning. Manning was a basketball player and had other dreams. Yet the Tigers scouts saw something even though Manning had next to no clue what to do on the pitching mound. His first season of organized baseball…
