The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim discuss the breaking news of the day on Al Kaline’s passing and get into various topics involving the Lions’ playoff drought, The Masters moving to November, Michigan golfers getting ticketed during the coronavirus pandemic, and Detroit athletes currently snubbed out of the Hall of Fame that should get in:

- “Mr. Tiger” Al Kaline passes away at age 85. What are your greatest memories of the Tigers great?
- The Top Five reasons you can’t blame Matthew Stafford for the Lions’ playoff drought. What’s the common theme in the Lions’ last three playoff losses?
- There’s one tiny problem with The Masters moving to November. Do you agree with it?
- Michigan golfers are being ticketed for golfing during Governor Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders. What should happen to the game of golf in Michigan?
- Which snubbed Detroit athlete deserves to be in the Hall of Fame the most?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are five things you want to find in the break room?
- What’s standing in the way of a Lions playoff win?

Big Drew and Jim dive into a vast variety of topics to help get you through your Friday quarantine that includes Dabo Swinney’s coronavirus stance, Dan Snyder’s favorite draft prospect, the Astros’ current “punishment,” the Top Five all-time wrestlers, and Ben Wallace getting left off this year’s Hall of Fame class:

- Do you have an issue with Dabo Swinney’s coronavirus stance?
- Redskins Owner Dan Snyder has a favorite with the #2 overall pick.
- The Astros’ punishment will NOT be extended past this year. Should it be extended?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the Top Five wrestlers of all-time?
- Ben Wallace gets left off this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame class. Did he get snubbed?

Also, the guys talk to MLive’s Ben Raven about his latest NFL Mock Draft, the Lions’ latest free agency moves, and his favorite all-time wrestlers. Lastly, the guys chat with John Johnson of the MHSAA about the organization cancelling high school sports for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic season.

Drew Neitzel - Former MSU Point Guard

Dr. Matt Biersack - Mercy Health St. Mary's Chief Medical Officer

Big Drew & Jim receive a call from a familiar voice in Spoon in Highland Park, who provides an update on his health following a recent battle with coronavirus.

Big Drew and Jim break down Governor Whitmer’s recent order of closing all Michigan schools for the academic year and dive into some rumblings linking Julian Edelman to the Lions. Also, the guys discuss the worst draft picks in Lions history and talk about the Lions possibly making a trade on draft day:

- Michigan schools are now closed for the rest of the school year. How are parents managing?
- Does Julian Edelman to the Lions make any sense?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the all-time five worst draft picks in Lions history?
- Does a draft day trade make sense for the Lions?

2020 NFL Mock Draft Mania 3.0 - Top 12 picks in the NFL Draft

Big Drew and Jim discuss another potential pass rusher the Lions should consider and dive into the NFL officially approving two more playoff teams. Also, the guys serve another “Issue of our Time” on quarantine beer drinking and talk about drafting LaMelo Ball; the Top Five all-time college football players in Michigan; and the Lions holding a “power position” in the upcoming NFL Draft:

- Pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue is demanding a trade. Should the Lions be listening?
- The NFL officially adds two more playoff teams. Is it a good or bad move?
- “Issue of our Time”: Beer sales are soaring in Michigan. How much more are you drinking? What are you doing more of during the quarantine?
- The Pistons wouldn’t hesitate on drafting LaMelo Ball. How big of a mistake would that be?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the Top Five college football players of all-time in Michigan?
- The team with the MOST power in the NFL Draft….the Detroit Lions. Is that a true statement?

Big Drew and Jim discuss the new Chicago Bulls documentary coming to ESPN and get into ruining no-hitters in baseball, next season’s Big Ten football title favorites, over-hyped athletes, and the Lions’ latest acquisition in Geronimo Allison:

- Is Big Drew a bad Pistons fan if Michael Jordan is his favorite player?
- “The Last Dance” documentary is coming out early now. What moment are you most looking forward to?
- Tonight’s Tigers classic game brings about a disagreement on breaking up a no-hitter. Whose side are you on?
- Who’s a team that’s most likely to win the Big Ten besides Ohio State in football?
- Who are some of the most over-hyped athletes of all-time?
- Does signing Geronimo Allison change the Lions’ need at wide receiver in the NFL Draft?

Big Drew and Jim give out their respective reviews on “Tiger King” and debate a what-if scenario if the Pistons did draft Carmelo Anthony over Darko Milicic back in 2003. Also, the guys ponder one general manager’s wild solution to save football in 2020 and get into some all-time Detroit sports what-ifs:

- The Tigers Home Opener would have been today, but we are talking about a different kind of Tiger! What are your reviews on the wild “Tiger King” documentary?
- How many championships would the Pistons have won if they had selected Carmelo Anthony?
- One general manager has a WILD solution to make sure we get football. Could this solution work?
- What are some of the greatest Detroit sports what-ifs?

In addition, Rod Beard of the Detroit News jumps on the show to provide his insights on the Carmelo Anthony debate and how the coronavirus is impacting the NBA world.