The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim discuss a recent rumor on trade talks involving Matthew Stafford and recap Mel Tucker’s introductory press conference at MSU:

- A Detroit TV station says that the Lions are engaged in trade talks involving Matthew Stafford. The guys say that the “sewer people” need to be held in check.
- Is MSU hiring Mel Tucker part of a bigger problem happening in college football?
- Mel Tucker Introductory Press Conference Recap: What’s the biggest challenge for Tucker while at MSU?
- Why is trading Matthew Stafford the biggest mistake the Lions could make?

Big Drew and Jim discuss MSU’s hiring of former Colorado Head Coach Mel Tucker to be their next head coach and do a quick check-in on Big Ten College Basketball:

- Mel Tucker hired as MSU head coach. Do you approve of the hire? Do you question his loyalty?
- Big Ten College Basketball Check-In: MSU wins a thriller at Illinois, while Michigan tries to get back to .500 in conference play this week.
- Did MSU overpay for Mel Tucker? What are the expectations for Mel Tucker’s MSU?
- What’s one reason you like about Mel Tucker and one reason you’re concerned about the hire?

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Big Drew and Jim provide the latest on the MSU football head coaching search and dive into some potential Lions draft dreams and temptations. Also, the guys play free agent quarterback matchmaker and break down a story on the MLB weighing major changes to how the postseason is structured:

- An MSU trustee calls Luke Fickell a “waffling flake.” Is he wrong?
- Former MSU players favor a certain coach to be the next man in charge. Would you be on board?
- A local NFL Mock Draft has Jim in a tizzy. Do you feel the same way?
- What’s your Lions draft dream?
- Free agent Quarterback Matchmaker: Which NFL team do you think each free agent quarterback is signing with for next season and beyond?
- Can you resist this Lions temptation?
- Baseball is wild. How crazy is MLB with their latest proposed changes to the postseason?

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Big Drew and Jim break down MSU’s disappointing weekend in the search for a new head football coach and recap Michigan’s home victory over MSU on the hardwood. Also, the guys discuss the opening weekend of the XFL and dive into a story involving a retired Big Ten referee speaking out about certain head football coaches:

- Nobody is “crawling” to take the vacant MSU football head coaching gig. What’s their fallback plan now?
- Michigan piles on MSU Saturday at home. What’s the main cause to MSU’s current slide?
- Big Drew sells us on the XFL 2.0 following their opening weekend. Are you in on the XFL?
- A retiring Big Ten referee speaks out on what the head coaches are like on game day. Do you agree with his comments?
- Do you blame Luke Fickell for turning down the MSU job? How do you feel about Bret Bielema to MSU? Is this situation all Mark Dantonio’s fault?

Big Drew and Jim open the show with an update on Zavier Simpson’s recent incident and provide the latest on MSU’s head coaching search. Also, the guys preview XFL Part Two and discuss the Pistons’ future post-Andre Drummond. Lastly, today is Matthew Stafford’s birthday:

- Was Zavier Simpson’s one game suspension enough?
- MSU head coaching search: How long before they make a decision on the school’s next head football coach?
- Adopting XFL teams: Will it work the second time around?
- What does the future of the Pistons look like following yesterday’s trade of Andre Drummond to Cleveland?
- Today is Matthew Stafford’s birthday! What are your favorite memories during his Lions tenure?

In addition, the guys chat with MSU Insider Rico Beard for his thoughts on MSU football’s head coaching search and tomorrow’s MSU-Michigan basketball tilt in Ann Arbor.

Big Drew and Jim break down the Pistons trading Andre Drummond away to the Cleveland Cavailers right before the end of the NBA Trade Deadline and recap the trade deadline as a whole. Also, the guys debate if it’s Luke Fickell or bust for MSU and discuss Tom Izzo going after the social media critics:

- Andre Drummond gets traded to the Cavaliers for two expiring contracts in Brandon Knight and John Henson and a second-round pick in 2023. Did the Pistons come out on the better end of the deal?
- Is it Luke Fickell or bust for MSU?
- Tom Izzo comes after the social media critics. Is it justified?
- Which NBA team makes Jim really jealous?
- Who were the winners and losers of this year’s NBA Trade Deadline?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from the 1130 AM WDFN studios in Detroit breaking down the fallout from Mark Dantonio's retirement announcement yesterday and recapping last night's home losses for Michigan and MSU basketball. Also, the guys discuss the latest on Darius Slay's contract negotiations with MLive's Kyle Meinke:

- Mark Dantonio holds a press conference last night to speak on his retirement. What did you think of his comments?
- What is Mark Dantonio's legacy?
- Who is the BEST option to replace Mark Dantonio at MSU?
- Will the Lions reach an agreement with Darius Slay on a contract extension? Should they trade him away?

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