The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim discuss the latest developments on Tom Brady’s Patriots tenure being over and break down the Lions’ early signings in free agency. Also, the guys get into the revolving NFL free agency quarterback carousel:

- Tom Brady’s Patriots marriage is officially over. Did New England make the right call? Who gets the last laugh?
- Making sense of the Lions’ free agency moves. Are you having a difficult time dealing with them?
- NFL Free Agency Quarterback Carousel: Which team made the best free agency move at the quarterback position?

In addition, Jeff Risdon of Lions Wire joined the show to talk about the NFL free agency period overall and specifically on the Lions front.

Big Drew and Jim provide the latest on the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan and dish out their March Madness plan to try and decide a champion for this season. Also, the guys discuss the beginning of NFL free agency; a new NFL CBA being agreed upon; and how they survived a sports-less weekend:

- A coronavirus update in Michigan and the show’s plan to “save” March Madness to kick off today’s show.
- Who’s the number one free agency target for the Lions? Also, the Lions agree to a five-year deal with OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai.
- How did you survive a sports-less weekend?
- Big Drew says the NFLPA gave up too easily on the new collective bargaining agreement. Do you agree?
- NFL free agency begins today! The NFC North made some potential head-scratching moves, and there were a few notable players that were traded to new teams.

In addition, the guys talk more NFL free agency and dive into Lions free agency options with MLive’s Ben Raven.

Big Drew and Jim discuss if college seniors should get another year of eligibility due to the coronavirus pandemic and debate if there should be a college basketball national champion. Also, Jim dishes out his simulated results on the rest of the NBA season and talk about grocery store chaos during the coronavirus outbreak. Lastly, the guys get into whether or not the Lions should pursue a trade for the recently franchise tagged Matt Judon, and breaking news comes out on the Lions officially releasing Rick Wagner:

- Should college seniors get a bonus year of eligibility?
- The Lions have released Rick Wagner. Was it a smart move on their part?
- How should we crown this year’s college basketball national champion? Is it Kansas or nobody?
- Jim’s simulated NBA season: Do you agree with the results?
- “Issue of our Time”: Grocery store chaos during the coronavirus pandemic. Are people getting too carried away?
- Is it worth the Lions jumping through hoops to try and trade for Matt Judon?

WOOD Radio and ESPN 96.1 Sports Director Bret Bakita spoke with "Big Drew & Jim" on how the local sports scene in both high school and college has been recently affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Big Drew and Jim break down the impact that the coronavirus outbreak is having on the entire sports world:

- When did the coronavirus become real for you? What has been the most jarring about the situation?
- Did the NCAA make the right call in cancelling March Madness?
- What the NBA is saying and doing about the coronavirus outbreak. Also, high school sports in the state have been widely impacted.

Also, the guys announce the many winter and spring sports games/events that have been suspended or cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak and provide the latest some notable upcoming concerts in Michigan have are getting moved or cancelled.

Dr. Justin Grill - Chief Medical Officer - Mercy Health Muskegon

Big Drew and Jim open the show by talking some Tigers baseball with The Athletic's Emily Waldon and discuss gambling being official now in Michigan. Also, the guys dive into the possibility of games being played in empty arenas in Detroit and get into the breaking news involving the NCAA Tournament being held with no fans present during any games:

- You can now gamble in Michigan. Realistically, how often will you gamble?
- Empty arenas in Detroit aren't new, but will they become mandatory?
- March Madness will be held with no fans in attendance due to coronavirus concerns. Is it the right move by the NCAA?

Big Drew and Jim break down the latest developments on the coronavirus impacting the sports world and discuss Graham Glasgow’s future with the Lions. Also, Big Drew stresses to NOT look down on the Pistons, and the guys talk about possible threats to an MSU deep NCAA Tournament run:

- Is the Ivy League still the smartest league after cancelling their conference tournament due to coronavirus concerns?
- Bob Quinn has some explaining to do when it comes to Graham Glasgow. Is he making a big mistake?
- Big Drew says don’t sleep on the Pistons! Are you with him?
- Who are the biggest threats to a deep MSU run in the NCAA Tournament?

Ben Simon - Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach

Big Drew and Jim recap MSU’s Senior Day victory over Ohio State and try to have a show intervention against Jim on “King LeBron.” Also, the guys dive into postseason mode for the Big Ten when comes to postseason awards and the upcoming Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis:

- It’s a three-peat for MSU hoops! Is Cassius Winston among the Spartan basketball greats?
- Ohio State was not happy with MSU’s Senior Day tradition. Do they have a right to be?
- A show intervention against Jim: The NBA MVP discussion is brought up (again) between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Whose side are you on?
- Who’s the Big Ten Coach and Player of the Year?
- Should MSU be National Championship co-favorites with Kansas?
- Big Ten head coaches feeling the heat: Chris Holtmann and and Archie Miller go on postgame rants.
- Who are some teams to watch in this year’s Big Ten Tournament?