Embed from Getty Images It seems just about certain the Michigan State Spartans football team will enter the season with a top-five defense. A defense that returns nearly every starter from last seasons disappointment. Yet, the defense does not need fixed. The Michigan State offense was woefully bad, awful at times. The Spartans offense finished…
Jim Harbaugh has given the offense completely over to Josh Gattis
Embed from Getty Images Fans and media had their doubts. Doubts about would Jim Harbaugh a hands on quarterbacks coach, hands on the offensive coach would really give up control. Shortly after being named Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator, Josh Gattis hit the recruiting road with his new boss. Entering his fifth season as Wolverines head…
Detroit Tigers rebuild rolling forward
Embed from Getty Images “I’m saying, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said. This season will be different in Detroit. Yes, there will be plenty on losses. But there will also be anticipation as Tigers top prospects continue to grow. The Detroit Tigers are…
Former Detroit Lions linebacker/defensive end Mike Cofer passes away
Embed from Getty Images Mike Cofer was a A third-round pick out of Tennessee in 1983. He played his entire 10 year career with the Detroit Lions. A standout player on some bad Lions teams, Cofer earned a Pro Bowl nod in 1988, one of two seasons where he topped 10 sacks. Mike Cofer, 58,…
Detroit Pistons turnaround may be Dwane Casey’s best job yet
Embed from Getty Images Here we stand, a little more than two disastrous months , and Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has turned the Pistons into a playoff contender. The Pistons bottomed out at seven games below .500 in early February. Even as losses piled up there were signs that the team’s offense was…
Goalie Jimmy Howard expected to sign a one year extension with the Detroit Red Wings
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings are expected to announce a one year extension for longtime Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard at some point this week. The deal is believed to in the $4 million dollar range. The Detroit Red Wings drafted Howard 64th overall in 2003, he recently played his 500th game and…
Tommy John surgery recommended for Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer
Embed from Getty Images One tragic bullpen session promptly ended Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer’s season before it even began. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Fulmer has been recommended for Tommy John surgery. At some point in the bullpen session Fulmer began to experience right elbow soreness a red flag for any pitcher. The result…
The Detroit Red Wings are facing a HUGE offseason
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings have been rebuilding their roster. That is not new news. During this time the Red Wings have placed emphasis on restocking with promising young talent. The Wings are in a good position to win the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery. But there is more to the offseason story….
Michigan Spring practice underway, Shea Patterson may not be the #1 quarterback
Embed from Getty Images Michigan Wolverines head football coach Jim Harbaugh has three quarterbacks on his roster who are all highly regarded. Last season starting quarterback Shea Patterson returned for his senior season after starting all 13 games and complete 64.6% of his passes for 2,600 yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2018. Patterson…
Detroit Lions are Wins Above Replacment free agent winners
Embed from Getty Images One week into the NLF offseason, Pro Football Focus looked at each teams additions and subtractions, along with Wins Above Replacement or WAR. The Detroit Lions came is as the 4th biggest winner. Wins Above Replacement, is a non-standardized sabermetric statistic developed to sum up a player’s total contributions to his…
