The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew & Jim discuss MSU being picked 3rd in the division, who the difference makers are and if they have enough talent on offense. Then the guys question if Blake Griffin could be traded this year. Finally the guys ask how MSU fans would feel with a 3rd place finish in the division and ask who wins the Big 10.
-MSU picked 3rd in division
-Who are the MSU football difference makers
-Does MSU have enough talent on offense
-Could Blake Griffin be traded this year
-Who wins the Big 10

Big Drew & Jim start the show off with an announcement from Producer Stroz. Jim thinks Michigan fans have changed. The guys talk about what's on the line in the British Open. We have an issue of our time as one website says cold pizza is Michigan's most hated food.
-Producer Stroz Announcement
-Have Michigan Fans changed?
-Whats on the Line in the British open?
-Issue of our time
-Aaronn McMann joins the show
-Pop or Soda?

Big Drew & Jim ask if it's fair for Matt Patricia to be ranked as a bottom tier QB. The NFL proposed a unique 18 game schedule idea but Jim thinks he has a better one. MLB.com lists Matthew Boyd as untouchable for the Tigers which the guys don't seem to get.Mark Dantonio isn't bringing any offensive players to media day and Jim thinks that is a bad sign.

-Matt Patricia ranked as a bottom tier QB
-Unique 18 game proposal for NFL
-Matthew Boyd untouchable
-Is Matt Patricia holding the Lions back
-Mark Dantonio isn't bringing any offensive players to media day

Big Drew and Jim ask what the next move is for the Pistons and Jim says the clock is ticking on them making a move to win with Blake Griffin. Golden Tate says Matthew Stafford is the best QB that he has played with and the guys ask if Stafford has been underappreciated.
-Clock is ticking for the Pistons
-Golden Tate says Stafford is the best QB he has ever played with
-Would Stafford be more successful with a different franchise?
-Where is Chris Paul going to end up?
-Stafford Madden Rankings are yikes

Big Drew and Lil’ B break down Russell Westbrook being traded from Oklahoma City to Houston and discuss the Lions’ chances at reaching the NFC Championship Game in the next decade and the worst live sporting events you’ve ever been to:

- Did the Pistons miss out on Russell Westbrook?
- Where do the Rockets rank in the Western Conference and NBA now?
- Can the Lions get to an NFC Championship Game in the next decade?
- What’s the WORST live sporting event you’ve sat through?
- Do you think the Pistons will still make another move?

Big Drew and Jim talk about Jim being in full mode “vacation mode” and discuss Michigan’s athletics year, underrated Detroit athletes, and robot umpires. Also, Jim has a parking problem:

- Jim is full “vacation mode.” How horrible of a human being is he?
- Did Michigan have the best athletic year in the country?
- Is Glover Quin the most underrated Lions player? Who are the most underrated Detroit athletes of all-time?
- An independent baseball league is bringing in robot umpires. Are you for or against it?
- Jim has a major parking problem. Against, how awful of a person is he?

Big Drew and Jim break down Phil Steele’s Michigan and MSU football preseason predictions and dive into jersey retirement requirements. Also, the guys play Tigers Trade Matchmaker:

- Phil Steele picks Michigan to beat Ohio State this season. Are Michigan fans confident?
- What are your requirements for retiring someone’s jersey?
- MSU football gets major preseason love with a Top 15 spot. Can you see it happening?
- Tigers Trade Matchmaker: Where do you want to see these notable Tigers traded to?
- What has to happen for Michigan to beat Ohio State?

Big Drew and Jim discuss the NBA’s “Battle of L.A.” and dive into Russell Westbrook’s best fit. Also, the guys break down the MLB’s home run explosion, and for some reason, Jim hates Michigan’s Upper Peninsula:

- Who is L.A.’s better NBA team? Did Kawhi Leonard make a mistake?
- Who’s the better fit for Russell Westbrook: Miami Heat or Detroit Pistons?
- Was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. robbed during last night’s Home Run Derby?
- Does the MLB have a “juiced baseball” problem?
- “Issue of our Time”: Jim thinks Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is OVERRATED. Do you agree with him?
- Detroit News’ Rod Beard joins the show to talk about the latest Pistons news and rumblings!

Big Drew and Jim break down the latest rumors surrounding Russell Westbrook and discuss Al Avila’s recent contract extension, the payroll difference between U.S. Soccer’s Men’s and Women’s teams, and the NBA’s dominoes possibly benefiting the Pistons:

- Should the Pistons make a move for Russell Westbrook?
- Al Avila gets a multi-year contract extension with the Tigers. Is it a good move on their part?
- Should U.S. Soccer pay the women MORE than the men?
- How can the NBA’s recent dominoes benefit the Pistons?
- Do you trust Al Avila to bring the Tigers back to being contenders?

Big Drew and Jim discuss Andre Drummond’s Pistons future, injured athlete what-ifs, Steve Yzerman’s first free agency period in Detroit, an “Issue of our Time” on Michigander must-sees, and Megan Rapinoe getting benched:

- Jim wants to be the leader of the trade Andre Drummond bandwagon. Should the Pistons trade him?
- Derrick Rose and the list of what could have been. Which injured athletes do you think could have had a great professional career without the injury bug hitting them?
- How would you grade Steve Yzerman’s first free agency period as Red Wings general manger?
- “Issue of our Time”: What are some Michigander must-sees?
- Was the decision to bench Megan Rapinoe the right one for the U.S. Women’s National Team?