"The Skip" returns! He joined "Big Drew & Jim" as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary celebration.

Big Drew and Jim give their thoughts on why no one wants to play for Team USA Basketball and discuss the release of all College Football Preseason Polls; Devin Booker’s open gym double team rant; and fixing the NFL’s preseason schedule:

- Why doesn’t anyone want to play for Team USA Basketball? Who should be on the team?
- College Football Preseason Polls are out. Who’s more likely to exceed the preseason expectation?
- Is it fair game to double team during open gym?
- How do you fix the NFL preseason?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Slows Bar BQ in Grand Rapids as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Tour recapping the Lions' second preseason game in Houston against the Texans and discussing the latest possible Mark Dantonio rumblings regarding his MSU future:

- Is there any Matthew Stafford paranoia?
- What the Lions' problem: Matt Patricia or the preseason?
- Are there bread crumbs pointing towards a Mark Dantonio retirement?
- Why do you think Matthew Stafford hasn't played yet? Does Stafford need to play in the third preseason game?
- Jim's Lions Kool-Aid: Who stood out from Saturday's preseason game against the Texans?

Big Drew and Jim are in the studio discussing and talking with former employees about some of their favorite memories. To go along with the 10 year anniversary at ESPN 96.1 Big Drew and Jim talk about which teams have brought the most joy and sorrow.

-Which team has brought you the most Joy/Sorrow in the last 10 years ?
-Sean Baligian joins the show.
-Kickoff announcements and Bret Bakita.

Big Drew and Jim talk to Former ESPN 96.1 Host Sean Baligian.

Big Drew and Jim talk to Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Jeff Blashill as part of ESPN 96.1's Ten-Year Anniversary Show.

Big Drew and Jim converse with Former 96.1 Host Ryan Terpstra.

Big Drew and Jim chat with High School Sports Guru Bret Bakita and dish out a bevy of exciting announcements!

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick in Coopersville discussing the possibly of the Lions going from worst-to-first in the NFC North and breaking down the biggest position battles for Michigan and MSU. Also, the guys talk about CBS's College Football All-Time All-American List:

- Are the Lions the most likely to go from worst-to-first this season?
- What's the biggest position battle for both Michigan and MSU?
- Which backfield would you rather have: Michigan or MSU?
- Do you agree with CBS's College Football All-Time All-American List?

Tim Lester - Western Michigan Football Head Coach