One God given ability I have is to be able to look at a team and see what needs they have. The Detroit Lions have needs. But, perhaps in a different order than fans think. Lions fans know the surface needs of the team. Running back, offensive guard, center, linebacker depth. Tight end. Those are…
Detroit Pistons the frustrating part
As the Detroit Pistons are marred in mediocrity, the fans are left with frustrations. That must change. As I have documented Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy’s failures is does go deeper than that. The roster does have talent. I dare say there is enough talent to be a playoff caliber team. Below .500 does…
Matt Patrica: a players coach with and edge
Embed from Getty Images He is not gruff. He is very well spoken. He is highly intelligent, in fact he is literally a rocket scientist. But do not be fooled. Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia also has an edgy side to him. His former players with the New England Patriots have nothing but high…
Detroit Red Wings: prospect Dennis Cholowski
Embed from Getty Images The 2016 NHL draft saw the Detroit Red Wings draft defensemen Dennis Cholowski, and Wings fans were upset. But look at him now. Defense in the NHL is the toughest position to learn in sports. Point blank. In fact it can be downright brutal on prospects. Dennis has risen to transform…
Detroit Tigers: keep an eye on Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores
When Chris Ilitch took over as owner of the Detroit Tigers he said he was not going to sell the team. Stating his love for baseball. Times and circumstances change. Tom Gores billionaire owner of the Detroit Pistons had struck a deal with Chris Ilitch and the Pistons play at Little Caesar’s Arena. It may…
Detroit Pistons: where to go
Embed from Getty Images The high expectations heading into the 2017-18 NBA season has given way to a sub .500 season. What’s next? All eyes will be on ownership. When Los Angeles based billionaire Tom Gores (a Michigan native) purchased the Detroit Pistons fans thought here is a guy who deliver the next great chapter…
Detroit Red Wings April fools
Embed from Getty Images Red Wings fans would really like this to be some sort early April fools joke. But, the reality is it is not. Ken Holland, will apparently get his shot to rebuild the Winged Wheels. For better or worse. There is at this time no word on a contract extension for Holland….
Detroit Red Wings prospect Vili Saarijarvi
Embed from Getty Images Right in line with Detroit Red Wings defensive prospects. Vili Saarijarvi stands 5’ 10”. Don’t let that fool you. He’s a playmaker. In the same vein as Red Wings defensive prospect Joe Hicketts, Saarijarvi is a puck mover and above average goal scorer. He is also a defenseman who can quarterback…
Matt Patricia defensive wiz
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions, got a high profile head coach when they announced Matt Patricia was the guy. Detroit Lions fans were curious after Patricia was named head coach if he would take on being the teams defensive coordinator as well. Given his stellar work with the New England Patriots. After putting…
Detroit Pistons Chauncey Billups general manager?
Embed from Getty Images Depends if you believe and who you believe. The New York Times ran an article that said Detroit Pistons ownership (Tom Gores) expressed interest in bringing former Pistons fan favorite Chauncey Billups in as general manager. Mr. Gores has stated he will sit down with current Pistons head coach Stan…
