The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim discuss a plethora of topics to conclude another week that includes talk about the Lions, Tigers, living in an empty stadium, NBA and NHL bubbles, high school football moving to the spring in Michigan, tuna dogs, and a Big Ten college football idea for the spring:

- Lions season is now under a month away. Which Lions are impacted the most by a shortened offseason? How will their limited offseason impact them?
- The Tigers face their demons tonight in the Indians. Which team do you think is their biggest rival? Are you as frustrated by the Casey Mize situation as Jim is?
- Empty stadiums are NO MATCH for this Florida man! Which stadium would you want to spend the night in?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide another update on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- The MHSAA officially moves high school football to the spring. Is it the right move?
- Are tuna dogs the new healthy alternative to chili dogs?
- A Big Ten head coach has a plan for spring football with a Jim Harbaugh influence. Do you like Jeff Brohm’s proposed idea?

Big Drew and Jim continue the debate on calling up Casey Mize and provide updates on the NBA and NHL Bubbles. Also, the guys talk about the importance of tight ends in the NFL and get into the comparison between Matthew Stafford and Justin Verlander. Lastly, the guys discuss Xavier Tillman’s NBA decision:

- Is Casey Mize enough to get the Tigers in the playoffs?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide the latest on both bubbles.
- Are willing to admit this NFL position is important now after George Kittle (49ers) and Travis Kelce (Chiefs) got paid?
- Why the Lions must win or risk losing Matthew Stafford. Is Stafford like Justin Verlander?
- How Twitter helped Xavier Tillman make his decision on the NBA. Was it the right one?

This week's "Trivia Thursday" featured some Detroit Red Wings history as Jim tried to snap another losing streak this time against a former producer and another listener.

FINAL SCORE:

Producer Kris - 2
Jim - 1
Listener - 1

Big Drew and Jim recap a Tigers loss to the White Sox this afternoon and get into possible replacements for the injured C.J. Cron. Also, Producer Fongers rips Jim a new one on his wedding etiquette, and GVSU Football Head Coach Matt Mitchell joined the show during an abbreviated Wednesday show:

- The biggest Tigers story today: What do you do with the struggling Matthew Boyd?
- C.J. Cron likely needs surgery. Who are options to replace him in the lineup?
- Producer Fongers has a few bones to pick with Jim on his wedding etiquette.
- GVSU Football Head Coach Matt Mitchell talked about the GLIAC postponing football in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jim for the past two days has wanted to talk about the great start that the Detroit Tigers had to the season to begin the show. Happy News.

For the second straight day, Big Ten Football put a wrench in those plans.

Also Ben Raven from MLive joins the show to talk about how the Lions are the pick to win the NFC North this call.

The Max Kellerman Show debuts Monday on ESPN 96.1 and he caught up with Drew and Jim to preview his show. Plus he gives his Detroit Sports prediction.

First, there are reports after the MAC postponed their fall schedule, the Big Ten are possibly following suit.

Aaron McMann of MLive talked with the guys about the possibly Big Ten Season postponement.

The Detroit Tigers are on a winning streak, still playoff bound?

Producer Fongers got hitched on Sunday, Jim had a major faux pas.

First, Jim started out the show being excited that Matthew Boyd is starting for the Tigers in their series against the Pirates.

Then another Jim, named Caldwell talked on a podcast about Bob Quinn and his handling of the Lions.

Next, the guys do an NBA and NHL bubble update.

Last, Cody Stavenhagen from The Athletic talked Tigers with the guys.

First on the show, Drew and Jim talked about Michigan Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh calling out Ohio State Head Football Coach Ryan Day on a Big Ten Coaches conference call.

Should Michigan State Football play this fall or should they wait until next year?

An update on the NBA and NHL Bubbles.

Many players are drinking and importing wine to the NBA bubble. Drew and Jim discuss their opinions on Wine.

For this week's Trivia Thursday, Jim plays against listener Matt from Muskegon and special guest Grant Stoye! Listen now to find out who wins!