Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Pistons, brought in a new head coach. They brought in a young assistant general manager. One they could mold into a permanent front office fixture. signing only 3 free agents and using the draft for roster depth. Because they had to. Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin, Stanley Jackson, Langston Galloway…
Michigan Wolverines: offensive line questions
Embed from Getty Images The offensive line use to be a staple at the University of Michigan. They have had some great linemen over the years. But now face questions. The biggest is at tackle. Last season the Michigan Wolverines were, well bad at the tackle position. Very bad. Jon Runyan Jr., Juwann Bushell-Beatty…
Detroit Tigers: the injustice of Lou Whitaker
Embed from Getty Images As Detroit Tiger greats Alan Trammell and Jack Morris take their place in Cooperstown this weekend. One member of the Detroit Tigers will be in the crowd. That is simply highway robbery. Injustice is a very kind word to use when talking about Lou Whitaker. This goes beyond Detroit Tigers fandom….
Detroit Red Wings: it is time to retire #91
Embed from Getty Images In a 1994 interview NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was asked what he thought of Detroit Red Wings, budding star Sergei Fedorov. “I’ve never seen a player dominate the game the way Sergei does.” Coming from Gretzky, that was high praise. Sergei Fedorov, a Detroit Red Wing from 1990-2003, is a 3…
Detroit Lions: 2018 season preview
Embed from Getty Images As the 2018 Detroit Lions, training camp is set to go full speed this coming week. Today I give and honest look at what the 2018-19 season will look like in Motown. Running backs, dead last for 3 seasons in a row in rushing, the Detroit Lions set out to improve…
Detroit Tigers: need to release Victor Martinez
Embed from Getty Images He started his career with a bang and developed into a very good teetering on feared hitters. For all he has accomplished, injuries and father time have caught up with Victor Martinez. The Detroit Tigers, need to release him. Christian Stewart is having a great season in Toledo with the Mud…
Detroit Pistons: banking on a trainer
Embed from Getty Images How important are athletic trainers to sports teams? They are often overlooked, until injuries both set in, and pile up. The Detroit Pistons having been bit by the injury bug the past few seasons are bringing back a familiar face to help them stay healthy. Point guard Reggie Jackson has missed…
Detroit Lions: the curse of Bobby Layne
Embed from Getty Images From 1950 to 1958 Bobby Layne quarterbacked the Detroit Lions. After he was injured in a game the Lions thought he was through and traded Layne to Pittsburgh upon legend Bobby Layne placed a curse on the Detroit Lions. ‘They (Detroit) will not win for 50 years.” That is what Bobby…
Detroit Red Wings: a bright future
Embed from Getty Images With a surplus of very good young talent. The 2018 NHL entry draft pushed the Detroit Red Wings and the rebuild forward at a faster pace. This team is going to be outstanding. The Detroit talent pool had some good prospects who were set to push for a roster spot…
Detroit Lions: a voice silenced
Embed from Getty Images 31 loyal seasons. He was the voice of Detroit Lions football. Until today when the Detroit Lions radio home WJR informed beloved broadcaster Jim Brandstatter, he was being replaced by former Lions offensive linemen Lomas Brown. He was as announcers go an icon in the city of Detroit. For 31 NFL…
