The "& Jim" Show

Ben Simon - Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach

Big Drew and Jim recap last night’s College Football National Championship and talk about hiring cheaters in Detroit; trying to calm down Tom Izzo; and potentially drafting pass rushers:

- What was the biggest takeaway from last night’s National Championship Game?
- Jim wants to hire cheaters. Would you do the same thing?
- Drew goes Taylor Swift on Tom Izzo. Does Izzo need to “calm down”?
- How big of a difference can one big pass rusher make?

Also, the guys talk Michigan hoops and National Championship Game with Maize N Brew’s Anthony Broome.

Big Drew and Jim dive into the latest breaking news involving the Astros stealing signs and discuss the Lions’ new hire at defensive coordinator. Also, the guys recap another exciting weekend of the NFL Playoffs and talk about which successful blueprint the Lions should follow:

- MLB put the hammer down on the Astros for sign stealing, and ownership fires the general manager and head coach. Did MLB and Astros ownership both get it right?
- The Lions hire a new defensive coordinator in Cory Undlin. Do you like the hire?
- Do the Titans winning mean that the Lions have no more excuses?
- NFL Divisional Round Recap: What stood out from the weekend?
- Which successful blueprint from the past weekend should the Lions follow?
- Is Matt Patricia doubling down on himself?
- Does the new Lions defensive coordinator move the needle and save jobs?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven joins the show to discuss the new Lions defensive coordinator and players to watch for in tonight’s National Championship Game.

Big Drew and Jim recap the Michigan basketball double overtime win over Purdue, and Jim identifies the things Juwan Howard did well. The guys dive into which NFL coach has the most on the line in the playoffs this weekend, as well as the chances for their adopted NFL Teams. Kyle Meinke also joins the show to talk Detroit Lions, and what they could potentially do in the draft.

-How did we interpret the double OT win for Michigan?
-Which playoff coach has the most riding on their respective game
-The picks for the NFL Playoff games
-Kyle Meinke talks Lions

Big Drew and Jim briefly discuss a cringeworthy high school basketball call and give out adopted teams that are left in the NFL Playoffs. Also, the guys dive into John Beilein’s recent apology to his players and Jim Harbaugh’s solution to the NCAA transfer madness. Lastly, the guys throw out an “Issue of our Time” on making your bed every day:

- A cringeworthy high school basketball call. Was it uncalled for?
- The guys get their adopted NFL Playoff teams courtesy of the NFL Playoff randomizer. Who are you cheering for?
- Why John Beilein apologized to his players. Was he out of line?
- “Issue of our Time”: Do you make your bed every day?
- Jim Harbaugh has a solution to the NCAA transfer madness. Do you agree with him?

Big Drew and Jim break down the best young prospects currently playing in Detroit and discuss Tom Brady’s potential destination in 2020. Also, the guys talk about Larry David wanting Lamar Jackson in New York and revisit The Rooney Rule:

- A reason to be happy about Detroit sports. Who are the BEST young prospects currently playing in Detroit?
- Where should Tom Brady play in 2020?
- Larry David claims he told the Jets to draft Lamar Jackson. What’s the shot you have called?
- Revisiting The Rooney Rule: Do you agree with Mike Golic’s recent comments about the rule?

In addition, the guys go “Around the NFL” with Jeff Risdon following Wild Card Weekend and discuss the latest NFL news and happenings.

Mike Knuble - Grand Rapids Griffins Assistant Coach

Big Drew and Jim discuss Tua Tagovialoa declaring for the NFL Draft as it relates to the Lions draft position and break down some possible generational options for the Lions at #3 overall. Also, the guys update the Lions’ offseason checklist and talk about the Pistons going into “tank time”:

- Tua Tagovialoa officially enters the NFL Draft. Should the Lions draft him?
- If not Tua, who-a? Who’s the generational talent the Lions should get?
- First things first, the Lions have to fill their open defensive coordinator position and tackle NFL free agency!
- Is it officially “tank time” for the Pistons? Are you on board?

In addition, the Detroit News’ Rod Beard joins the show to talk some Pistons basketball that includes Blake Griffin’s recent knee surgery.

The guys began the show with the B1G game between Michigan and Michigan State yesterday. Then they moved on to the Very Wild NFL Wildcard Weekend. Then, more MSU-Michigan Hoops talk. Last, should the Lions trade down in the draft?

Big Drew and Jim try and get the pulse of the Michigan football fan base and dive into the latest trade rumors surrounding Andre Drummond. Also, the guys preview Sunday’s hoops matchup between Michigan and MSU and break down Juwan Howard’s recruiting momentum; the College Football Playoff layout; NFL Wildcard Weekend; and the qualities of the Lions’ next defensive coordinator:

- The Pistons are currently in discussions with multiple teams to possibly trade away Andre Drummond. Has the time finally come to blow it all up?
- Have Michigan football fans lost all hope?
- Will Sunday’s Michigan-MSU hoops tilt be a lopsided affair?
- Juwan Howard’s recruiting momentum: How has he fared so far?
- Producer Shea fights Jim on the College Football Playoff: Whose side are you on?
- NFL Wildcard Weekend: Who comes out on top?
- What qualities do you want in the next Lions defensive coordinator?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven drops on the show to discuss topics related to the Lions and NFL Draft!