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Comerica Park’s Last Chance at a Crowd: Call Up Spencer Torkelson
In mid-August, Miguel Cabrera sat at home run number 499 - just one swing away from the historic 500. Junfu Han - USA TODAY Sports The Tigers started a two-week home stand before they went on the road for almost a month. There was a small window to witness history. Naturally, the entire Metro Detroit area descended on Comerica Park. I went to three games that week.
A Lions win could end Green Bay’s reign of terror
How would you like to see the Green Bay Packers wiped off the face of Earth as we know them? That is a possibility. And believe it or not, the Detroit Lions are the ones that could land the knockout blow during their Monday Night showdown at Lambeau Field. The Packers (0-1) are teetering. Hall of Fame-bound quarterback Aaron Rodgers created a stink by saying he no longer
Lions sideline meltdown is common in the NFL
We are doing it again. We are making a big deal of a sideline explosion during an NFL game. This time, it's regarding the not-so-pleasant exchange between Detroit Lions defensive back coach Aubrey Pleasant and cornerback Jeff Okudah. Pleasant got into the face of Okudah after a blown assignment during a 41-33 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field. He pointed a wicked finger into
Michigan State Rides Walker lll, Nailor, to Statement Win Over Miami
Anytime you travel to Miami to play the Hurricanes and you don't allow them to celebrate with the turnover chain, you are doing something right. Michigan State not only did that, but they more than doubled their season total of takeaways, with four. The Spartans, a team that didn't have a running back rush for a touchdown in 2020, now has one with nearly 500 yards in
Exclusive: Bennie Blades talks “Same Ole’ Lions”, Rogers-Fontes, and Dan Campbell (Part 2)
Here is second part of Detroit Lions legend, Bennie Blades interview with Woodward Sports. In this portion, Blades discusses playing at Lambeau Field, Darry Rogers vs. Wayne Fontes, and his thoughts on the new look Lions. Kory Woods (KW): I want to stick with your time as a Detroit Lion a little bit more. They will be going to Lambeau Field to face Green Bay for Monday Night
Exclusive: Detroit Lions legend Bennie Blades speaks with Woodward Sports (Part 1)
When discussing the legends to wear the Detroit Lions' Honolulu Blue and Silver, people discuss Barry Sanders, Chris Spielman, Calvin Johnson, and several others. One name that erroneously is left out of that conversation is Bennie Blades. During the 90s' many recognized Blades as on of the NFL's most physical defensive backs. On Thursday, Blades spoke with Woodward Sports to discuss the physicality of the NFL, how
Toledo Mudhens Clinch: This is Promising
The Toledo Mudhens clinched the Triple-A East Midwest Division title last night. You're probably thinking: Why does this matter? The Tigers still aren't a contender. Comerica Park's prices are still high. And, more realistically... Ohio sucks. Why would I willingly travel there? But it's important. The Tigers' best years always had the looming shadow of a troubling farm system. The Toledo Mudhens were the centerpiece of this
AJ Hinch, Dan Campbell Mark New Era in Detroit
Despite being the best sports city in the world, Detroit's teams have not been as phenomenal. The Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fans have had it the worst. The Detroit Tigers had an early 2010s juggernaut get crushed in the 2012 World Series and came one David Ortiz grand slam from the Fall Classic the following year. Despite clinging onto free agents and hope for the next
Lions’ OL coach Hank Fraley dismisses Sewell-Decker swap talk
Hank Fraley knew the questions about Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker were coming. How could he not? After Sewell's exception performance at Left Tackle vs. the 49ers, questions arose if the Lions should keep Sewell there and move Decker to Right Tackle after he returns from injury. Currently, Decker is out of action after having finger surgery last week. According to Dan Campbell, Decker sustained the injury in
Michigan-Michigan State football helped heal wounds of 9/11
Sparty Bob helped us forget the tragic events of 9/11, 20 years ago. He was Michigan State's timekeeper. He created a "Maize Rage" near the conclusion of the Michigan-Michigan State game, where people accused him of stopping the clock with one second remaining. It gave MSU quarterback Jeff Smoker enough time to spike the ball and gave the Spartans one more play to pull out an exhilarating
Michigan State at Miami: Three Bold Predictions for the Spartans
It has been 32 years since the Spartans and the Hurricanes last squared off on a football field. The two teams have only met up twice in the last 40 seasons. Saturday marks the 4th time Michigan State travels to Miami, their toughest opponent thus far in the 2021 season. If he were to win, this contest would be marked as a signature win for head coach,
Lions’ Trey Flowers moderates panel on mass incarceration, systemic racism
Mass incarceration, Social Injustice, and systemic racism are sensitive subjects to discuss. That's regardless of the time or place. And that goes double for NFL locker rooms, which is something Trey Flowers knows. It's also why the Detroit Lions star, and his non-profit organization, Flowers of the Future, are putting in the work—partnering with The Player's Coalition and the Pure Heart Foundation to enlighten the community. All three entities hosted the Breaking The
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