The Detroit Lions led the NFL in an obscure statistic

Embed from Getty Images To say the Detroit Lions offense was not very good in 2018 is like saying snow is white. Stating the obvious, however there is something the Lions did better than well every team in the league.   Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense gained more yards from defensive pass interference…

Detroit Pistons are stuck in neutral

Embed from Getty Images Are the 2018-19 Detroit Pistons a playoff team? As of right now they are towing the line between playoff and stay at home. Right now the Detroit Pistons are losing more games than they are winning.   Should the Pistons tank for a higher draft pick? They should not seriously think…

Darrell Bevell is the new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

He has called plays for a Super Bowl champion. He has called plays for a Super Bowl loser. Through all of that Darrell Bevell, may be the right guy for the Detroit Lions.   Darrell Bevell, is considered to be a “Quarterback friendly” coach. That is good news as he will be tasked to get…

Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio’s big bet

Embed from Getty Images Michigan Wolverines head football coach Jim Harbaugh heard the rumblings and chose to change. Harbaugh went outside his comfort zone and hired an offensive coordinator. From Alabama. The Spartans Mark Dantonio is and was not as bold.   Change is good. Change in sports can push a team or program forward….

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Casey Mize is the No. 2 rated prospect

Embed from Getty Images Pitching is generally not an issue in Detroit. The next wave of great Tigers pitchers will arrive in Motown over the next two years. Leading the way is last June’s No. 1 overall draft pick. Casey Mize.   MLB Pipeline last Tuesday released their annual top 10 prospects. Detroit Tigers fans…

Detroit Tiger fans can circle 2020

Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers in the midst of a rebuild are getting closer to competitive baseball again. While the Detroit front office is and has remained tight lipped about a time table there are some clues that point to 2020.   While it has only been a year since the Detroit Tigers…

Detroit Lions: season review

Embed from Getty Images It was a rough transition for the 2018 Detroit Lions. Going from a steady head coach in Jim Caldwell to new head coach Matt Patricia. What was not mentioned was the team was rebuilding on the fly. What happened was a disaster. A 6-10 record set the team back.   Lions…

Detroit Pistons head coach steadying the team during recent funk

Embed from Getty Images Dwane Casey has been the calm the Detroit Pistons have needed as the team is currently going through a rough patch. Showing why he is an NBA coach of the year.   The old saying is everyone is happy when things are going good. Which is why it is interesting that…

Detroit sports media is a joke

Embed from Getty Images Never in my life have I seen such a negative response to a coach. Never in my life have I seen sports writers who are a joke and quiet frankly and embarrassment to their profession.   Two Detroit Lions beat writers who work at the same news outlet seem to have…

Michigan State football with a lot to play for

Embed from Getty Images The Michigan State Spartans did not have the season they envisioned. Inconsistent play met with injuries derailed the Spartans.  With a December 31 showdown against the Oregon Ducks in the Redbox Bowl. Michigan State has a lot to play for.   Fresh off early signing. Michigan State was able to add…