Jan 30, 2024
Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks!
The Detroit Lions heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the resulting fallout dominates our discussion this week, for obvious reasons. We also touch on the latest news involving the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines.
This week's topics include:
The Lions found themselves 30 minutes away from their first Super Bowl appearance, going into the half up 24-7. Then...disaster. What in the HELL happened?
Looking to blame someone or something? There's plenty to pick from - sloppy execution, bad luck, questionable decision making.
Did Dan Campbell make the right calls in going for it on 4th down, eschewing a pair of long field goal attempts?
It's quite possible the Lions are an even better team next season, yet don't go as far into the post season. Sports are funny that way.
Live by Ben Johnson, die by Ben Johnson. Did the Lions' play calling get too cute in the 3rd quarter?
Are pricey contact extensions on the table for Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St, Brown?
Change is on the horizon. There could be significant changes to the coaching staff and an upheaval on the defensive side of the roster.
Has the lazy Same Old Lions trope finally been put to rest?
As awful as the last 30 minutes of the NFC championship were, that doesn't negate just how fun and successful this season was for the Lions.\
Led by leading scorer Dylan Larkin and new number one goalie Alex Lyon, the Red Wings are on a tear and in excellent position make a run at the playoffs.
The Tigers take a page out of the Atlanta Braves playbook, signing top position prospect Colt Keith to a long-term, guaranteed money big league contract.
Did the Wolverines do the right thing in replacing NFL bound Jim Harbaugh by elevating Sherrone Moore to head coach without doing a nationwide search?
We also play Greg's Birthday Game and name our respective Jerk of the Week!
Programming note: Due to scheduling issues, our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall will join us in two weeks. We hope to have Eastern Michigan head football coach Chris Creighton join us late next month.
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