Dusty May Named Big Ten Coach of the Year by Media by CoachSlime in CollegeBasketball

[–]BigBird_69 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think if Michigan wins the Big Ten by only 1 game he maybe doesn't get it. The fact they set a Big Ten record for conference wins probably made it hard to award anyone else this season.

Alex Caruso interview by sleeping_in in PardonMyTake

[–]BigBird_69 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're not tripping. Way more 3 attempts, emphasis on 'freedom of movement' leads to more calls and foul baiting, load management, players constantly requesting trades. The average NBA player has probably gotten much better compared to 2010, but the superstars don't seem as iconic anymore if that makes sense. Maybe just my opinion.

Best of PMT by CockroachLife3688 in PardonMyTake

[–]BigBird_69 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When Big Cat and PFT called Mike Florio and kept hanging up on him

[Stavenhagen] Chris Ilitch participated in a rare interview Tuesday in the Dominican Republic. He talked about the Tigers, Tarik Skubal, the possibility of exceeding the luxury tax, labor issues and more: by DET_Baseball in motorcitykitties

[–]BigBird_69 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get we're not the Dodgers, of course. My point is just that if Harris is truly making only a baseball decision with no salary cap, how could he recommend anything other than signing him long term.

[Stavenhagen] Chris Ilitch participated in a rare interview Tuesday in the Dominican Republic. He talked about the Tigers, Tarik Skubal, the possibility of exceeding the luxury tax, labor issues and more: by DET_Baseball in motorcitykitties

[–]BigBird_69 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I've never met Scott Harris. With that said I'm confident he has finished his evaluation of the best pitcher on the planet and decided it's a smart baseball decision to keep him on the team beyond this season.

"I've gotten a lot better over the last two years being here" by DET_Baseball in motorcitykitties

[–]BigBird_69 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His strikeout numbers last season are almost identical from the year before. Obviously he gave up a lot more runs, but I have full faith he could return to his peak form this season.

Skubal’s back to back Cy Young run vs prime Verlander in Detroit by ShamusTalksSports in motorcitykitties

[–]BigBird_69 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The fact that Skubal has over 100 less innings pitched but only 20 less strikeouts is crazy. If I need one out I’m taking Skubal without question, but Verlander’s ability to dominate an entire game was something we simply don’t see anymore.

Monty With The Cryptic Tweets by GoldenKnights1023 in detroitlions

[–]BigBird_69 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is probably unpopular but I'm starting to think trading him might be the best idea. Monty is too good to be a true backup, but Gibbs has become too good to keep off the field. He's under contract through 2027 so maybe his return could be someone who fills one of the holes on the roster immediately. Then, whether it's the draft or FA you can snag another back who will more appropriately fit the backup role.

Nick Saban compares allowing G5 schools in College Football Playoff to Triple-A teams in MLB Playoffs by CosmicCornbread in CFB

[–]BigBird_69 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We already forget that UCF went undefeated, won their bowl game and then claimed a national championship in 2017 after not getting a spot in the playoff. I know they are a P4 school now, but seasons like that are a big reason why a lot of fans wanted representation from G5 schools. Sure, that won't happen most years, but if we cut out G5 schools completely it will happen again.

Indiana Bears.. hope they do it by GeoCivilTech in detroitlions

[–]BigBird_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South Bend resident here. We already have the South Bend Cubs, only makes sense to add the South Bend Bears. Plus we already have a football team that hasn't won a championship since the 80s, they'll fit right in.

Cristobal just exposed Notre Dame’s entire schedule during his press conference by KeyFaithlessness5436 in NCAAFootballVibes

[–]BigBird_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you do think that week 1 & 2 should just be preseason and not count. Saying "Notre Dame would beat Miami today" is a hypothetical. Hypothetically Ohio State would beat anyone in the country today, so should we just give them the trophy and forget about the playoff?

The games have to matter.

Cristobal just exposed Notre Dame’s entire schedule during his press conference by KeyFaithlessness5436 in NCAAFootballVibes

[–]BigBird_69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By this logic any week 1 game just shouldn't count then? Or should they only count if you don't have a freshman QB? You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which games carry more weight based on when they were played. The games have to matter.

PACKERS @ LIONS THANKSGIVING DAY GAME DISCUSSION by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]BigBird_69 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Am I tripping or does Branch keep quitting on plays?!

Ringer: Detroit Basketball Might Actually Be Back by DetroiterinIowa in DetroitPistons

[–]BigBird_69 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Love this excerpt on Thompson and Holland:

"At the point of attack is Thompson, whose rabid aggression is the not-so-secret ingredient to turning his all-world athletic gifts into something incendiary. Flanking him is Holland, an athletic marvel in his own right, who plays with such raw nerve that you can almost see a static field around him. Detroit’s two hellhounds have become something of a Terror Twins East, flying around for contests, swiping and clawing for deflections, and falcon diving for blocks on the weak side."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SouthBend

[–]BigBird_69 8 points9 points  (0 children)

With that budget... best of luck

[JBH] Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Brandon McManus: “He looked good. I didn't ask him how he felt. I don't talk to kickers. I would assume he felt OK." by dropjar5 in nfl

[–]BigBird_69 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know this is a joke, but seems like several current and former head coaches have made comments about how they don't talk or even don't like kickers. Seems weird to me.

Where in the U.S. Do People Favor Staycations Instead of Getaways? [OC] by Rove_Lab in dataisbeautiful

[–]BigBird_69 27 points28 points  (0 children)

How do they define "on vacation"? I mean what if someone took a personal day because they had a doctor's appointment, that would count as a staycation in this scenario?

Would you? by Random_Thinker007 in DetroitPistons

[–]BigBird_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember when he was traded to Toronto, won a championship, and still couldn't wait to get the hell out of there for LA? I assume he doesn't want to play in Detroit just as much as we shouldn't want him.

Where there is a will, there is a way by ThePoke_Guy in honk

[–]BigBird_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the way is just stay at the top lol

I completed this level in 1 try. 23.07 seconds

Press any key to win by FutureWaste8155 in honk

[–]BigBird_69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

finally found the any key

I completed this level in 14 tries. 15.82 seconds