Best Detroit Sports Team Came Away Empty By Big Daddy Of course this is subjective, but I say the 1961 Tigers are the best Detroit sports team to win nothing, and are therefore pretty much forgotten. 1961 was an awakening year for me. I was 9 years old, and this team made my summer something special. My father was a great Tigers fan, attending the hometown … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Where the Pistons Should Upgrade : #Pistons Trade Rumors 2014
Where the Pistons Should Upgrade Let the 2014 Pistons trade rumors begin... By Hank Rearden The Detroit Pistons interim coach, John Lowyer, did a great job in motivating and leading the charge during his first game with a new title. The Pistons played great basketball Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs with a win. They played with focus and heart. … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers 2014 Roster & Projected Batting Order
Detroit Tigers 2014 Roster & Projected Batting Order Another season of Detroit Tiger baseball is about to kickoff! In recent years, our beloved Tigers have captured division and league championships. That's great, but in 2014...it's World Series or bust. This year's club is certainly capable, but there are a few questions heading into the 2014 season. … [Read more...]
The Next Coach of The Pistons is… #Detroit #Pistons Maurice Cheeks Fired
Steve Dykes : USA Today Sports Let the Finger Pointing Begin By: Hank Rearden Many questions are being whispered in Detroit as owner Tom Gores states he made the call to fire coach Mo Cheeks after just 50 games.The experiment of having the expensive Josh Smith as small forward with a power forward without a mid-range shot in Greg Monroe and a young and … [Read more...]
What Will Joe D Do? : #Pistons
Everything Has Changed, Nothing Has Changed Comparing Pistons Rosters Have you ever had a colleague or friend who just complained about EVERYTHING!? I’m sure you have heard some complaining from many a Detroit Pistons fan in the last few weeks. A popular tactic is to envision someone worse off and tell yourself, “at least I’m not that guy!” Let’s do that by … [Read more...]
Should Datsyuk Play For Team Russia? #RedWings
Should Datsyuk Play For Team Russia? UPDATE: Mike Babcock slips up on Sportsnet Fan590 interview and mentions Datsyuk returning to the lineup tomorrow, versus Florida. “Tomorrow night, with the Red Wings, with Datsyuk back, I’m going to play 4 forwards on both units.” – Mike Babcock (2/4/14 Here's the entire interview, (Datsyuk comment at 13:51 … [Read more...]
Wings’ Nyquist Named to Swedish Olympic Team
11 10 11 Red Wings Sochi Bound Gustav Nyquist was officially named to team Sweden's roster for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, today! Undoubtedly, his first career hat trick was the tipping point. Johan Franzen was initially elected to the squad, but his injury paved the way for his teammate. A complete list of Detroit Red Wing 2014 Olympians is as … [Read more...]
Watch For Improved Wings…After the Break
Post by MotownSportsFans.com. A New Day is Dawning For so many years, the Red Wings would hamper the development of their prospects. The lone benefit of injury woes is the opportunities presented to the younger guys. Granted, I would trade any of them for a healthy Datsyuk, but the Wings don't have one of those right now. What they do have, is a crop of hopeful … [Read more...]
Another Year…Another Disappointment For Lions Fans
Play It Again, Sam How many times? That's what I keep asking myself. Just like Humphrey Bogart never actually said that line, the Lions have never been to a Super Bowl. We Lions fans have suffered year after year, decade after decade. When will the Detroit Lions make it to the Super Bowl? A better question would be "Will the Lions make it to a Super Bowl in our … [Read more...]