The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim recap the Lions’ last-second loss in Green Bay to the Packers on Monday Night Football:

- Lions vs. Officiating
- Lions vs. Themselves
- Listeners vs. Jim
- Were the Packers just the better team last night?
- On a scale of 1-10, how much did the officials cost the Lions?
- Lions vs. Everyone

Also, MLive’s Kyle Meinke comes on the show to provide his thoughts on last night’s Lions-Packers game that includes the numerous blown calls by the officials.

Big Drew and Jim recap Wisconsin’s dismantling of MSU and dive into Jim’s updated Big Ten and College Football Power Rankings. Also, the guys preview tonight’s Lions-Packers matchup with keys to potential Lions win and possible concerns with the Lions:

- Was it a “dumbass” question? Can we call MSU’s defense “great” anymore?
- Jim’s updated Big Ten and College Football Rankings: Do you agree with Jim’s rankings for this week?
- What’s the key to victory tonight for the Lions in Green Bay?
- Lions history in primetime: Do you feel confident in the Lions tonight based on their past history?
- What’s the biggest concern for the Lions tonight?

Also, Spartan Nation’s Hondo Carpenter jumps on the show to discuss his interaction with Mark Dantonio after Saturday’s game at Wisconsin.

Big Drew and Jim recap another Red Wings victory last night to start the season and dive into Jim’s “Double Costa Lock” and give a brief moment to tomorrow’s Michigan-Illinois contest. Also, the guys dish out some of the BEST non-local college football games this weekend and discuss Kerryon vs. Green Bay’s run defense. Lastly, the guys talk about the pair of matchups in Wisconsin with MSU-Wisconsin and Lions-Packers:

- How about those Red Wings?!?!
- Why Jim, why? Jim lays a “Double Costa Lock” on the two games happening in Wisconsin.
- Should we give Michigan-Illinois any time on the show?
- What’s the BEST non-local college football game this weekend?
- Kerryon Johnson vs. Green Bay’s run defense: Who has the edge?
- Which Michigan team is more likely to beat their Wisconsin foe?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven jumps on the show to preview the Lions’ Monday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field against the Packers.

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Big Drew and Jim recap both Game Fives in the National League last night and dive into Carson Palmer’s shot at the Lions; the Lions’ upcoming matchup against Aaron Jones; and MSU’s chances on the road against Wisconsin on Saturday:

- What would you do if your favorite team was down 10-0 in the first inning?
- Does this year’s Dodgers team remind you of another Detroit team?
- Carson Palmer blames the Lions for how Matthew Stafford is viewed. Is he right?
- Matchup to watch: Lions vs. Aaron Jones. Who has the edge?
- Jim feels good about MSU’s chances at Wisconsin. Do you agree?

Also, the Detroit News’ Justin Rogers hops on the show to break down the latest Lions news along with previewing their upcoming matchup on Monday Night Football in Green Bay.

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick in Coopersville discussing Shea Patterson's optimism with Michigan's offense; the Bleacher Report going after Matthew Stafford; the NFC's top teams right now; and the current dysfunction between the NBA and China:

- Shea Patterson believes Michigan's offense is ready to take off. Does anyone believe him?
- Lions players and fans are not happy with Bleacher Report. Do they have a right to be upset?
- NBA vs. China: Can a resolution be reached?
- Who are the NFC's Top Three teams currently? Are the Packers an elite NFC team?

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Big Drew and Jim break down MSU’s playing incentive for the rest of the season; Jim’s updated Big Ten Power Rankings; and the Red Wings possibly being “fun” this season. Also, the guys give out their early thoughts on the Lions-Packers game and discuss Jim Harbaugh’s solution for paying college athletes:

- What’s MSU playing for now?
- Jim’s updated Big Ten Power Rankings: Who’s the top quarterback in the Big Ten after Justin Fields?
- Will the Red Wings be a fun watch this season?
- Early thoughts on Monday Night Football: What’s the scariest part of the Packers?
- Is Jim Harbaugh’s solution for paying college athletes reasonable?

In addition, the guys go “Around the NFL” after Week #5 with LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon, and the Detroit News’ Angelique Chengelis jumps on the show to talk about Jim Harbaugh’s solution for paying college athletes and how, in Harbaugh’s opinion, the offense has “hit its stride.”

Big Drew and Jim recap MSU’s loss at Ohio State; Michigan’s narrow home victory against Iowa; and GVSU’s gut-wrenching Hail Mary home loss to Ashland:

- Ohio State and everyone else: Is MSU’s defense overrated? Can you defend Brian Lewerke like Producer Shea is?
- Jim Harbaugh says Michigan’s offense is “hitting its stride.” Are we missing something here?
- No, that wasn’t Producer Fongers at the Ashland-GVSU thriller on Saturday night.
- Are MSU and Michigan BOTH letdowns so far this season?
- Is now the time to make a quarterback change at Michigan?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Gentex Corporation in Zeeland recapping last night's Thursday Night Football thriller and previewing Saturday's Iowa-Michigan and MSU-Ohio State matchups. Also, the guys discuss Stefon Diggs' future with the Vikings:

- Did we get a good Thursday Night Football game?
- Does Mark Dantonio still have it?
- Why are Michigan fans so confident?
- Do you want Stefon Diggs in Detroit?
- Is this the BEST "Costa Lock" ever?

Also, Maize n Brew's Anthony Broome comes on the show to give his perspective and insights on Saturday's Iowa-Michigan game and the season overall as a whole so far for the Wolverines.