The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from X-Golf in Grand Rapids as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Tour previewing both Michigan and MSU's 2019 season-opening games against Middle Tennessee State and Tulsa, respectively:

- What's the overwhelming emotion for MSU fans with their season-opener happening tonight?
- What can Brian Lewerke prove tonight?
- What do you think we see from Michigan tomorrow night?
- What's the scariest thing about Tulsa?

THE PICKS - WEEK #1

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Big Lake Brewing in Holland as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Tour talking about Carli Lloyd's fit in the NFL; the future for both the Lions and Browns; CMU being in the "Bottom Ten;" and possible consequences for Jim Harbaugh. Also, good friend of the show Jeff Risdon stopped by for the first two hours:

- Are Carli Lloyd and the NFL a fit?
- Lions vs. Browns: Who has the brighter future?
- CMU is a preseason "Bottom Ten" team. Is that a justified ranking?
- Are there any consequence for Jim Harbaugh?

Big Drew and Jeff Risdon discuss the Lions cutting Zach Zenner and why the fans are so emotionally attached to him and break down the latest Lions position battles going into the final preseason game, and Jeff Risdon dishes out a HOT TAKE regarding the Michigan quarterback situation:

- What's the deal with Lions fans and Zach Zenner? Is the "untapped potential guy" a Detroit thing?
- MLive's Ben Raven drops in to the show to discuss the latest Lions Training Camp battles heading into the final preseason game in Cleveland.
- Lions Bubble Watch: Who should we be rooting for tomorrow night? What position groups could go light? Who could be the biggest steal and/or biggest bust so far as we wind towards the regular season starting? What could benefit the Lions?
- Jeff Risdon's HOT Michigan quarterback take: Should Dylan McCaffrey be starting over Shea Patterson?

Also, because he couldn't stay away, Jim joins the show from Detroit.

Big Drew and Jim discuss Jim Harbaugh’s potential two-quarterback plan; College Football Week #1 Storylines; college football for breakfast possibly for next season; and Andre Drummond’s Pistons future. Also, the guys break down on who should start strong on offense: Michigan or MSU:

- Jim Harbaugh’s plan to use two quarterbacks in a game. Is it a good idea?
- What’s the biggest thing you want to see in Week #1 in college football?
- Is college football for breakfast a good idea?
- Is it time to move on from Andre Drummond?
- Who needs to start stronger on offense: Michigan or MSU?

Big Drew and Jim discuss Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement announcement and recap the Lions’ home preseason loss on Friday night to the Bills:

- Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement announcement: Where were you when it happened?
- Were Colts fans in the wrong by booing Andrew Luck?
- Does Andrew Luck ever play again?
- What’s next for the Colts?
- Did you gain any confidence in the Lions on Friday night?
- Does Andrew Luck compare to Barry Sanders?
- The Colts set an example the Lions failed to do.
- Did Andrew Luck make a mistake with his timing?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Fowling Warehouse in Grand Rapids as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Tour discussing tonight's third Lions preseason matchup at home against the Bills. Also, the guys talk about Tulsa popping off on MSU and getting a tattoo for a team that has yet to win a Super Bowl:

- Do we all agree that Matthew Stafford should sit tonight?
- Tulsa is popping off about their game against MSU. Are they biting off more than they can chew?
- If you had to get a Super Bowl tattoo of a team that has yet to win it, who would you pick?
- What's the Lions' ceiling this season?
- Who needs to play tonight for the Lions?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Mieras Work and Comfort Shoes as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Tour discussing all the drama from last night's Tigers-Astros game and breaking down Jim Harbaugh's shot at the SEC; "Snacks" Harrison's extension; and high school football's future in Michigan:

- Did we miss out on the Tigers last night? Was Justin Verlander out of line with his postgame antics?
- Jim Harbaugh calls the SEC "cheaters" in John U. Bacon's latest book. Is he a whiner?
- Damon "Snacks" Harrison gets a one-year contract extension with the Lions. What's his value ranking on the Lions?
- Is high school football in trouble in Michigan?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from the Betten Baker Auto Plaza in Coopersville as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Tour talking about Dave Dombrowski's seat possibly warming in Boston; Lions training camp position battles; and the Big Ten West maybe being good this season:

- Would the Red Sox be crazy to fire Dave Dombrowski? Would you welcome Dombrowski back to Detroit?
- What is everyone missing with the Lions' fourth wide receiver battle? Which Lions position group is most concerning?
- Is the Big Ten West actually good?

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