The "& Jim" Show

THE PICKS - WEEK #15

Big Drew and Jim break down Glover Quin’s comments on the Lions fighting for Matt Patricia and rank the current head coaches in Detroit sports. Also, the guys debate about the current College Football Playoff setup and recap T.J. Hockenson’s rookie season with the Lions:

- Former Lions player Glover Quin is not sure if the current Lions players want to fight for Matt Patricia. Do you agree with that statement?
- Which Detroit head coach do you NOT want to fire?
- Do we need College Football Playoff expansion?
- What did you make of T.J. Hockenson’s first season with the Lions?

In addition, MLive’s Kyle Meinke dropped on the show to talk about our Detroit Lions as they get set to hit the final quarter of the regular season.

Big Drew, Jim, and WOOD Radio's Phil Tower pay tribute to "The Voice of CMU" Don Chiodo.

Big Drew and Jim recap Michigan and MSU's losses in hoops action last night and break down the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. Also, the guys discuss a potential Alabama-Michigan bowl game and possible Lions head coach replacement ideas:

- Michigan and Michigan State both lose in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge last night. Who are you most concerned with?
- Shea and Jim debate the updated College Football Playoff Rankings. Whose side are you on?
- Could Michigan and Alabama meet in a potential bowl game?
- Discussing potential Lions head coaching replacements. Who would make a good fit?

In addition, the guys go "Around the NFL" with Jeff Risdon following Week #13 of the NFL's regular season.

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Big Drew and Jim break down the Lions’ increasing chances at a top NFL Draft pick in 2020 and Jim and Shea’s updated College Football Power Rankings. Also, the guys discuss Jim Harbaugh’s raise; Michigan and MSU’s marquee college hoops games tonight; the Lions not shutting down Matthew Stafford; and Michigan football’s growing problem:

- Quandre Diggs is haunting the Lions. Are you rooting for the Lions to land a top five draft pick now?
- CPI vs. NPI: Whose rankings do you agree with the most?
- Jim Harbaugh is getting a raise. Does he deserve it?
- Who’s more likely to win tonight in college hoops: Michigan (at Lousiville) or MSU (vs. Duke)?
- The Lions are not shutting down Matthew Stafford. Does anyone agree with the decision?
- Is it a Michigan problem more than a Jim Harbaugh problem?

Big Drew and Jim recap Ohio State’s dismantling of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday to continue their dominance in the series with the following topics:

- Is Jim Harbaugh a failure?
- Is it simple as Ohio State is just too good?
- What’s causing the big gap between Ohio State and Michigan?
- Will Jim Harbaugh fire Don Brown?
- Is it time to fire Jim Harbaugh or lower Michigan’s expectations?

Also, Producer Fongers gives out many “Moments of Positivity” from over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to try and cool down Jim!

Big Drew and Jim debate if the Lions deserve to continue to play on Thanksgiving and preview Saturday’s Ohio State-Michigan battle in Ann Arbor. Also, Jim gives out the Top Five games all-time in the Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry:

- Do the Lions still deserve to play on Thanksgiving?
- What needs to happen for Michigan to win at home against Ohio State?
- Jim dishes out the Top Five all-time games in the Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry. Do you agree with his Top Five?
- What’s at stake for Jim Harbaugh on Saturday?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven joins the show to help dish out the latest happenings with the Lions, and LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon jumps on the show to go “Around the NFL” following Week #12 of the NFL regular season.

THE PICKS - WEEK #14

Big Drew and Jim discuss Matt Patricia’s job stability in Detroit, while Producer Shea and Jim debate about their updated College Football Top Ten Rankings. Also, Jim has a confession to make after a day off, and the guys talk about the possibility of a Thanksgiving boycott and Michigan’s chances on Saturday:

- Jim returns from a three-day weekend and has a confession to make. Why does Matt Patricia still have a job?
- CPI vs. NPI – Updated College Football Top Ten Rankings: Who is waiting in the wings for the final playoff spot?
- Is boycotting the Lions Thanksgiving Day Game a good idea?
- Does Michigan have a chance on Saturday against Ohio State?