The "& Jim" Show

2020 NFL Mock Draft Mania 5.0

Big Drew and Producers Fongers and Shea begin the show with a Lions and NFL Draft roundup with LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon and get into Michigan basketball’s rough 12-hour period on the recruiting trail and the Top Five fads of your lifetime. Also, the guys try to wave a magic wand on sports upon return:

- LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon joins the show to provide his break down on the latest Lions happenings and upcoming NFL Draft.
- It was a rough 12-hour period for Michigan basketball. Will we see more high-end recruits take the pro route? Is it finally time to get rid of the “one-and-done” rule?
- If you could change one thing in sports when it comes back from the coronavirus pandemic, what would you change?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are the Top Five fads of your lifetime?

Big Drew and Producers Fongers and Shea dive into numerous topics that include Jim Harbaugh’s stumble; the better drink when talking about Matthew Stafford; the XFL filing for bankruptcy; Juwan Howard’s early recruiting success; the Top Five teams to never win it all; and former Lions players bashing Matt Patricia:

- Jim Harbaugh speaks out on the coronavirus and college football. Did he join the ranks of the dumb with his final comments?
- What’s the better drink when it comes to Matthew Stafford: Dan Orlovsky’s Kool-Aid or Jalen Rose’s Sewer Water?
- Will Joshua Christopher commit to Michigan? What has been the main factor in Juwan Howard’s early recruiting success?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the Top Five teams to NEVER win it all?
- Former Lions players are taking shots at Matt Patricia. Is it justified?

Also, the guys talk all things Michigan football and basketball with MLive’s Aaron McMann and Maize n Brew’s Anthony Broome.

Big Drew and Jim break down Governor Whitmer’s recent stay-at-home order that includes golf in Michigan being put on hold and get into a couple of Lions topics involving the worst-case scenario at #3 overall and a 2020 season projection. Also, the guys discuss Rudy Gobert’s NBA future and the Top Five things you hate that everyone else likes:

- Golf in Michigan is still on pause. Are you okay with the state restrictions going on right now?
- What would be the worst pick the Lions could make at #3 overall?
- How you feel about this Lions 2020 season projection from ESPN’s Mike Clay?
- Can Rudy Gobert ever play in the NBA again?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are the Top Five things you hate that everyone else likes?

Big Drew and Jim dive into some Tua Tagovailoa criticisms and risks and discuss a lot of movement within Michigan basketball’s roster. Also, the guys debate some possible virtual NFL Draft challenges and break down the Top Five items that you need to have on your grill:

- Criticisms of Tua Tagovailoa are starting to come out. Are they reasonable criticisms?
- Is it riskier to take or not take Tua?
- Does the NFL need to stop complaining about possible virtual draft challenges? When should the actual draft take place?
- What Michigan basketball’s transfers mean for the roster next season.
- “Top Five at Five”: What are your Top Five items that need to be on the grill?

In addition, the guys talk all things (virtual) NFL Draft with MLive’s Ben Raven.

2020 NFL Mock Draft Mania 4.0

Big Drew and Producers Fongers and Shea discuss who the real G.O.A.T. G.O.A.T. is following Tom Brady’s recent appearance on Howard Stern and get into Ben Wallace responding to Carmelo Anthony’s comments on if he was drafted by the Pistons and their Top Five jerseys of all-time:

- Tom Brady tells all on Howard Stern, brings up a discussion on who’s better between him, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods. Who’s the G.O.A.T. G.O.A.T.?
- Ben Wallace responds to Carmelo Anthony’s “would’ve won two or three championships with the Pistons” comments and says he’s VERY WRONG. How important is chemistry over talent when it comes to sports?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are your Top Five favorite jerseys of all-time?

Also, Big Drew opens the show by talking to West Michigan Whitecaps Community Relations Manager Jenny Garone on their upcoming “Fauxpening Day” game tomorrow night, and the guys chat with LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon on Tom Brady’s Howard Stern appearance, “Hard Knocks” taping BOTH Los Angeles teams, remaining NFL free agents, the virtual NFL Draft, and biggest issues with the NFL currently.

Big Drew and Jim continue to honor the late “Mr. Tiger” Al Kaline one day after his passing and discuss athletes they wish they got see when they were in their primes. Also, Producer Fongers and Jim share a hockey moment they had last night, and the guys talk about a new MLB plan to potentially start early and their Top Five childhood athletes of all-time:

- Remembering “Mr. Tiger”: What are your favorite memories of the great Al Kaline?
- Which athlete do you wish you got to watch in their prime?
- Producer Fongers and Jim had a hockey moment last night. Were you a fan of the glowing puck?
- The MLB has a potential plan to return early. Is it a good plan?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the Top Five athletes from your childhood?

Former Tigers TV Voice Mario Impemba jumped on "Big Drew & Jim" to provide his thoughts and insights on the late "Mr. Tiger" Al Kaline.

Tigers Radio Voice Dan Dickerson joined "Big Drew & Jim" to offer his thoughts and stories on the late "Mr. Tiger" Al Kaline.