“Dedicate your children to God and point them in the way they should go, and the values they’ve learned from you will be with them for life.” Proverbs 22:6 (The Passion Translation) Sports season reflect the seasons in our life, Football season: rough tough, angry Basketball season: hustle, trying to keep up Hockey season: focused,…
With NBA credentials in hand, Michigan Wolverine’s Juwan Howard can make a big impact with recruits
Embed from Getty Images It has been three weeks since former Fab Five member took over as the head basketball coach at the University of Michigan. Thursday, Juwan Howard made his first stop on the recruiting trail. the top 100 players gathered at the National Basketball Players Association Camp. It was not an has not…
A few players the Detroit Red Wings could target in the first round
Embed from Getty Images I have a confession to make. I hate Mock Drafts. Sure anyone can tell who based on sheer talent who will be the top pick, even the first two or three picks for that matter. Then it is anyone’s guess. There are way too many variables such as trades, players stock…
HBO picks the Oakland Raiders over the Detroit Lions and others for “Hard Knocks”
Embed from Getty Images Team president Rod Wood said he wanted no part of the HBO NFL training camp documentary “Hard Knocks.” That was Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn’s take as well. Lions head coach Matt Patricia also was not exactly excited at the prospects of being on the show. The Detroit Lions got…
Meet Doug Mientkiewicz the man spearheading the Detroit Tigers rebuild
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers rebuild is well known by now. The Tigers changed they’re philosophy to drafting and developing home grown players in order to win longer. A growing trend in Major League Baseball. This is where Toledo Mud Hens manager Doug Mientkiewicz comes into play. Doug Mientkiewicz played 12 MLB seasons,…
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman does not think you can “build a team through free agency”
Embed from Getty Images On April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman was named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He outlined his plans for getting the Red Wings closer to competitive hockey again. Yzerman’s main theme was patience. Given the salary cap room the Detroit Red Wings have fans and media were taken back. When…
The Detroit Lions are trying to fix they’re takeaways
Embed from Getty Images Last season the Detroit Lions finished second in takeaways. One small problem. The Detroit Lions were second to last in the all important category. During the team first OTA’s and first mini-camp the Lions defense got back to basics. To fundamentally improve in the area of taking the ball away from…
Michigan Wolverines baseball one win from College World Series
Embed from Getty Images The Michigan Wolverines baseball drew a tough card, the top ranked UCLA Bruins. Friday night, Michigan pitcher Karl Kauffmann, dominated the nations best offensive team. Bringing the Wolverines to one game away to the College World Series. Karl Kaufmann was masterful for the Michigan baseball team last night. Kauffmann, allowed just…
#MakeSolo2Happen gets backing from a Star Wars actor
Embed from Getty Images Solo: A Star Wars Story hit theaters last summer. It grossed $400 million. Yet it was deemed a failure at the box office. Many hard core Star Wars fans point the finger at “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” for souring public opinion. Many fans missed a great film in theaters. Star…
Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera moving to DH on the heals of “chronic changes” to his knee
Embed from Getty Images It was bound to happen sooner or later, right? Miguel Cabrera held off moving from first base to DH as long as he could.It seems time and the daily grind of playing everyday has caught up with the future Hall of Fame player. The Detroit Tigers made the announcement last night…
