Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

With Shawn off this week, it's Free Press Sports with Carlos & Jeff.

97.1 The Ticket's Jeff Riger joins Carlos to talk the Lions victory over the Minnesota Vikings and the Michigan Wolverines upcoming matchup against TCU.

This week, Carlos and Shawn gush over the brighter side of the Detroit Lions' 5-7 season so far. Later, the guys are joined by former Free Press editor Robert Huschka to talk about the World Cup and how Grateful Dead fanatics are not so different from die-hard soccer fans. 

This week, Carlos & Shawn are joined by Free Press Red Wings beat writer Helene St. James to talk about her new book "On the Clock: Detroit Red Wings: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft." Later, the guys talk Michigan's win over Ohio State.

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia joins the guys to discuss all things Michigan vs. Ohio State. Later, Carlos & Shawn talk about the Detroit Lions' win streak, the big game against the Bills on Thanksgiving, and their playoff potential.  

This week, Carlos and Shawn welcome back Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to break down the Detroit Lions, who got a much-needed win Sunday against the Packers. Or did they just hurt their draft standing? Plus, the guys discuss Michigan football and Blake Corum's NFL draft prospects. 

This week, Carlos and Shawn are joined by Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch to discuss what happened the tunnel incident after the Michigan vs. Michigan State game. The guys also dig into the MSU football program and its future and the all-of-a-sudden must-see Detroit Pistons. 

This week, the guys welcome in Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia, covering Michigan football just a few days before the annual Wolverines-Spartans game. Is there any way we see an upset in Ann Arbor? 

This week, Carlos and Shawn dig into the idea that Michigan football is a national championship contender, although we all know what we're waiting for with the Wolverines. Then, the guys take a step back on the Detroit Lions and realize maybe the sky isn't falling on Allen Park. 

This week, Carlos and Shawn sift through what we think about the current status of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, and whether the losses outweigh the perceived progress. Then, the guys break down the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punch, and what it says about sports and society at large. Finally, the guys look ahead to the big Michigan-Penn State game and the not-quite-as-big Michigan State-Wisconsin contest.

This week, the fellas are joined by Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to try to figure out what, if anything can be done about the Detroit Lions defense. Also, the guys discuss if the main culprit is Aaron Glenn's scheme, Dan Campbell's overall plan or Brad Holmes' eye for talent.