Monthly Archives: May 2012

Lidstrom Could be Best Ever

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Sad news came out today for the Detroit Red Wings. Their captain and defensive leader Nicklas Lidstrom retired after 19 seasons of NHL hockey, all with the Detroit Red Wings. After four Stanley Cups and seven Norris trophies, here is what Lidstrom said … Continue reading →

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With Sweep of Twins, Does it Bring Big Mo to the Tigers?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

The Detroit Tigers completed a sweep of the Minnesota Twins tonight 4-3 in pretty exciting fashion as Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth. However, there are plenty of questions to ask after today’s game.  Does this … Continue reading →

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Heavy PPV card tonight for the UFC

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

On this holiday weekend we decided to take a little break from the Tigers (I am on vacation after all) and have decided to focus on other hobbies, such as the big MMA card tonight. UFC 146 is promised to … Continue reading →

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Tigers 25% Recap

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Biggest surprise: Andy Dirks. The Tigers outfielder/DH is hitting .369 in 25 games so far this season. He has 16 hits in his last 10 games and could be a very important player going forward. Disappointment: Rick Porcello. I still believe … Continue reading →

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Bruce Kimm and The Summer of 1976

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

During the Bicentennial summer of 1976, Bruce Kimm knew he was privileged to be part of something unique.   There was a lot going on during that red-white-and-blue year.  Gas was 59 cents a gallon, Dancing Queen was on the top … Continue reading →

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Big Ten really loves the Rose Bowl, and it will cost them Championships

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

On Wednesday Dan Wetzel of Yahoo! Sports wrote an article about the Big Ten and its love for the Rose Bowl and a broken bowl system.  Apparently the Big Ten is giving up a chance to try to get a … Continue reading →

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Has Schwartz done enough for a contract?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The Lions got some big things done this offseason in restructuring Calvin’s contract, resigning key players and doing a decent job in the draft.  But one thing that was not done so far this offseason, at least that we know … Continue reading →

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Weekend Preview 5.11.12

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

This weekend we take a look at the four-game series for the Tigers with the Oakland Athletics The first game was Thursday with the Tigers winning 10-6. On Friday the Tigers send out Rick Porcello (3-2, 4.91) to face Tommy … Continue reading →

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A surprise in the Top 5

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

The NFL Draft is over, but Mel Kiper Jr. is back to work already preparing his Big Board and his Top 5 lists for juniors and seniors. Michigan as a state is well represented in the current 25-man Big Board … Continue reading →

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Tigers Struggling Now Makes Them Better Later

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

The Detroit Tigers are not where everyone expected them or wanted them to be to open up the season. While this may be the case, the Tigers will benefit greatly in the long run from their recent struggles. Although the … Continue reading →

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