The Red Wings are right on the cusp of making the playoffs for the first time in almost a decade, however if they miss the second season the head coach might be fired. That’s right, according to Bob Duff from DetroitHockeyNow.com, Derek Lalonde could be relieved of his duties if the Wings don’t get in the tournament. So who would be the replacement? How angry is GM Steve Yzerman? Jeff Riger brings you all the details and talks about the most impressive part of the Tigers hot start as well. It’s another jammed packed episode of The Daily Ticket.

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Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates put on a show over the weekend when he kicked back to back 64 yard field goals to give Michigan their first win of the season. Bates hasn’t kicked a field goal since high school and then he calmly strolled on the field and effortlessly nailed the long kick fully knowing that the UFL could be his ticket to the NFL. After the kick, reports indicate that numerous NFL teams have reached out to the Panthers to inquire about the kicker including the Detroit Lions. Jeff Riger brings you all the details on the man that could become the next legendary kicker in the NFL and who knows, maybe he’ll continue to call Ford Field his home?

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Ask any Tigers fan what the goal was for Detroit in the early season and they would all tell you that the team needs to start fast, something they haven’t done in previous years. And, wouldn’t you knowing it, the Tigers in the early going have done just that…they are a perfect 3-0 after sweeping the Chicago White Sox to start the season. So what’s working so well? Jeff Riger brings you all the great, good and even not so good on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. Also, make sure stick around until the end as Jeff tells the story of a predicament he got himself into and wonders if it was his fault?

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The Tigers started off the season the right way by blanking the White Sox in Chicago 1-0 yesterday. Javy Baez scored the winning run, Tarik Skubal was dominant and Detroit is over .500 for the first time since April 8th, 2022. Jeff Riger brings you the biggest observations from the biggest game of the season…so far on on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket

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Happy Opening Day everybody! The Detroit Tigers start their season in Chicago as they take on the White Sox later this afternoon. Detroit didn’t do much to bolster their offense in the offseason despite having a chance win a perceived easy division. Should the Tigers have done more? Jeff Riger believes so and states his case on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket.

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Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes spoke at the NFL Owners meetings yesterday in Orlando, Florida. How does Holmes think the Lions did in free agency? Does the Cam Sutton situation change his philosophy in the NFL draft? Why will the defense be able to get pressure on opposing QB’s? Will there be additions in the secondary? Why bring so many players with injury issues aboard? Holmes answers all those questions and more on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket.

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Lions President Rod Wood offered up some wild new information on the Cam Sutton story during the NFL owners meetings yesterday in Orlando, Florida. Jeff Riger brings you all the details as to where Sutton was when the Lions found out about his arrest warrant? Also, now that Sutton is not a part of Detroits plan next season, where does the team go from here? Do they draft a CB? Do they sign a CB? Or maybe they trade for one? It’s another jammed packed episode of The Daily Ticket.

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It was a weekend from Hell for our local teams. The Red Wings fall out of a playoff spot after dropping a 1-0 game to the Nashville Preds, MSU gets rocked by 1 seed North Carolina and the dream season for Oakland University comes to an end after losing in overtime to North Carolina State. But, there was some good news, Michigan basketball gets their head coach and he is Dusty May from FAU. Jeff Riger fills you in on all the costly losses and how the Wolverines were able to steal May, who was supposed to take a job with Louisville. It’s another jammed packed episode of The Daily Ticket!

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The reason the NCAA Tournament is the greatest sporting spectacular on the Earth is because of moments like yesterday, when 14 seed Oakland University shocked 3 seed Kentucky. It was one of the most captivating games you’ll ever see and even if you weren’t a Golden Grizzly fan you found yourself rooting for them. Also, Michigan State pummeled Mississippi State and now get set to take on top seeded North Carolina and the Red Wings are now red hot as they thrashed the Islanders 6-3 and have won 3 of 4 games. Plus, we finally found out where JD Martinez will be playing baseball next season and the contract will stun you. It’s a loaded episode of The Daily Ticket

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Were you underwhelmed by Lions free agency at any point this offseason? If so, you might need to apologize to Lions GM Brad Holmes for feeling that way. Jeff Riger tells you the story of a 97.1FM The Ticket radio host who believes that fans who weren’t 100% satisfied with the free agency period should say sorry to the GM. Riger also offers his grade for the free agent period as well. It’s another jammed packed episode of The Daily Ticket.

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