The Detroit Insider put together a little contest that I couldn’t help but enter. Sure I won’t win and will owe him a DVD, but hey, it will still be fun.

So without further ado, here’s my 2006 NFL Draft 1st Round predictions…

1. Houston - Reggie Bush
2. New Orleans - D’Brickashaw Ferguson
3. Tennessee - Vince Young
4. New York Jets - Mario Williams
5. Green Bay - Vernon Davis
6. San Francisco - A.J. Hawk
7. Oakland - Matt Leinart
8. Buffalo - Haloti Ngata
9. 1957 World Champions - Michael Huff
10. Arizona - Jay Cutler
11. St. Louis - Brodrick Bunkley
12. Cleveland - Kamerion Wimbley
13. Baltimore - Winston Justice
14. Philadelphia - Chad Jackson
15. Denver - Santonio Holmes
16. Miami - Ernie Sims
17. Minnesota - Bobby Carpenter
18. Dallas - Manny Lawson
19. San Diego - Jimmy Williams
20. Kansas City - Antonio Cromartie
21. New England - DeMeco Ryans
22. Denver - Laurence Maroney
23. Tampa Bay - Mathias Kiwanuka
24. Cincinnati - Nick Mangold
25. New York Giants - Chad Greenway
26. Chicago - Tye Hill
27. Carolina - LenDale White
28. Jacksonville - Sinorice Moss
29. New York Jets - Tamba Hali
30. Indianapolis - DeAngelo Williams
31. Seattle - Jason Allen
32. Pittsburgh - Davin Joseph

There you have it, just goes to show why I am not an NFL GM!

Absolute Michigan has put together a great article with links and information about the Baseball as America exhibit showing at Henry Ford Museum. Lots of great baseball memorabilia including some Detroit-based artifacts…

• A Jersey worn by Hank Greenberg, 1946

• Cap worn by Sparky Anderson for his 2158th career win
• Bat used by Alan Trammell, two run home run, 1984 World Series
• Ty Cobb’s glove, c.1912
• Al Kaline’s ball that hit 300th home run
• Microphone used by legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell
• and many more!

Read Hall of Fame’s exhibit ‘Baseball as America’ displayed at Henry Ford Museum at Absolute Michigan

After a successful first year the Tour de Leelanau will return this September for a 2nd annual race. The race will take place on Saturday, September 16th. More info will be available soon on their website.

Visit the official Tour de Leelanau website

Farlane pointed me to this article that pretty much sums up teams chances against the Pistons. Not Good.

Whatever style opponents want to play or adjustments they make during the games, the Pistons will just find another way to beat you. It’s a good read…

Read Going against Pistons an exercise in futility in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Record Eagle has a nice article on the Traverse City Alliance, a club rugby team made up of players from seven area schools. Glen Lake, Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau St. Mary are all represented on the team. The Alliance are 4-0 on the season as they get ready to compete in the Midwest Tournament in Elkhart, Indiana this weekend.

Read Traverse City rugby club drubs Lowell in the Record Eagle

Born on April 19th, Mark was 8 pounds, 15 ounces and 22 inches tall.

Lots going on in the world of Detroit Sports and I hope to get back in on the posting action soon, just have to catch up all of my work first.

Oh yeah, the Wings are in trouble!

Kevin Antcliff posted his final regular season awards for the NBA season and I have to say I agree with them all. And that’s not easy with his MVP pick, but it sure is hard to argue…

Read KA.com’s NBA Awards at KevinAntcliff.com

And a hilarious nickname for Chris Shelton via Deadspin…

Read Hey! You Guys! at Deadspin

Obvioiusly it’s a no-brainer, but still, is any team sitting prettier than the Pistons right now? The answer is a big, loud, NO!

Check out Steve Kerr’s final rankings below…

Read The final analysis at Yahoo! Sports

Lots going on as the Wings captured the President’s Trophy, the Tigers are back to normal, the NFL Draft is approaching and, oh yeah, our Pistons are readying for the playoffs. Here’s a trip around the world of Detroit sports from the bloggres perspective…

Read Hot button topics in the D at The Wayne Fontes Experience

Read Regrets Can Be Few If Your Resume Is Filled With Winning at Out of Bounds

Read It is Monday & I am back… at Luke Walton’s Forehead

Saw this over at MotownSports.com…

Finally something the Lions could actually win and might even be favored! The competition looks tough but glancing at the other teams and the arguments, it would be hard to vote against the Lions. Matt Millen should be very proud.

Read The Worst Franchise in Sports at ESPN.com
Read Worst Franchise: Lions at ESPN.com

Continuing his hot start, Chris Shelton hit his 9th homerun of the season but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Tigers managed only 4 hits in a 10-2 loss to the Indians. Pitcher Nate Robertson struggled early and got knocked out after 2 1/3 innings of work.

Here’s the recap at Yahoo! Sports

A look at the Traverse City Junior Golf Association program that introduces 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to the game of golf throughout the Grand Traverse area. A total of about 2,500 students have participated so far.

Read Program introduces kids to golf in the Record Eagle

James Cook of the Record Eagle breaks down the Traverse City North Stars and what to look for heading into the franchises second season.

Read Stars look forward to second year in the Record Eagle

For the Pistons and Red Wings playoffs are all that matter. Sure the regular season records are nice and you want to do well, but for both teams it’s all about championships. Mark Urban of the Record Eagle takes a look at both teams heading into the playoffs after both clinching their respective league best records.

Read The proof is in playoffs for Wings, Pistons in the Record Eagle

I have combined my Leelanau Sports Blog (LeelanauSports.com) and my Northern Michigan Detroit Sports Blog (Sportspig.com) into one site, Leelanau Sports Guy’s World (I know lame name), making it easier for me to keep it updated and for you to find the same great (maybe not great) sports info as before.

As always any comments or concerns can be directed to leelanausportsguy@sportspig.com. Enjoy!

I have the comments open so you don’t need an account, so all of my loyal posters from Blogger can still comment away!