Leelanau Sports Guy's World at sportspig.com http://www.sportspig.com Leelanau Traverse City Northern Michigan Detroit Sports Blog by Leelanau Sports Guy Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:41:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Big Ten unveils Football Divisions http://www.sportspig.com/2010/09/02/big-ten-unveils-football-divisions/ http://www.sportspig.com/2010/09/02/big-ten-unveils-football-divisions/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:34:08 +0000 Leelanau Sports Guy http://www.sportspig.com/?p=1308 Here’s the details from the Big Ten Network…

My early thoughts, I like it alot. A little disappointed about Michigan State and Penn State not maintaining their rivalry, but all in all it looks good to me.

Post your thoughts in the comments!

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Stadium Journey is…

a brand-new web venture. Our goal is to become a world-class community resource for sports fans, built around optimizing the experience of traveling to and attending live sporting events. We provide top-notch editorial content and reviews of sports stadiums. We rely on fans to provide tips and information about their favorite home stadium, or a first time impression. By sharing our knowledge, we can make every trip to the ballpark, stadium, or arena the very best it can be. Enjoy the journey!

I also found some other reviews of stadiums in our great state of Michigan, give them a read if you’re thinking of heading to a game!

Comerica Park – Detroit Tigers (My View: I love Comerica Park, but miss the closeness of old Tiger Stadium. You’re so far away from the action, but that’s how stadiums are built today.)

The Palace of Auburn Hills – Detroit Pistons (My View: I’ve had many great memories from games and concerts. Grant Hill vs. Michael Jordan was one of my favorites!)

Ford Field – Detroit Lions (My View: It looks great from the outside!)

Joe Louis Arena – Detroit Red Wings (I’ll always remember my first game at Joe Louis Arena. We were sitting in a suite of a friend’s uncle and we had a blast! Bob Probert had some monster hits and the Wings defeated the hated Chicago Blackhawks. I don’t remember the score, can’t find the ticket stub right now, but I know I didn’t leave the arena hungry!)

Photo courtesy of Stadium Journey

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]]> http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/31/chris-chelios-retires-after-26-nhl-seasons/feed/ 0 In Play! Magazine New Issue http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/09/in-play-magazine-new-issue/ http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/09/in-play-magazine-new-issue/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:12:23 +0000 jack http://www.sportspig.com/?p=1293 Detroit sports fans,
 
Here is the link to the new issue of In Play! Magazine www.bluetoad.com/publication?m=347&l=1
 
In Play! feature articles…
-In Play! goes behind the scenes with Fox Sports Detroit. 
-Exclusive interview with FSN color commentator Rod Allen.
-Q&A with Tiger great, Al Kaline.
-Windsor Boxing sensation Sammy El Mais.
 
Regular columns include… 
-Denny McLain
-Top Ten
-You Make The Call
-IPM Was There
-Tigers
-Lions
-Red Wings
-Pistons
-Spitfires
 
And also in this issue we look back and remember Bob Probert…
]]> http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/09/in-play-magazine-new-issue/feed/ 0 Video from 2010 Big Ten Football Media Day http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/03/video-from-2010-big-ten-football-media-day/ http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/03/video-from-2010-big-ten-football-media-day/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:08:49 +0000 Leelanau Sports Guy http://www.sportspig.com/?p=1290 Here’s some videos from Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, Michigan State Football Coach Mark Dantonio, and Michigan Football Coach Rich Rodriguez from the 2010 Big Ten Football Media Day on the Big Ten Network.

Lots of great remarks and also features question and answer sessions from each. Lots of talk about expansion, a conference championship game, division alignment, and officiating from the Commish.

Coach Dantonio gave a nice preview of his team and talked about players to watch out for before answering questions.

Coach Rodriguez gave a quick summary of his team and jumped right into questions.

All in all, lots of great info, and more kudos to the Big Ten Network. I can’t get enough of this stuff!

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The tour takes place on Sunday, September 19th, 2010 and starts at Glen Lake High School. Camping is available on Saturday night on the school grounds. The tour features 25, 45, 67 and 100 mile routes.

For cost, registration and more info, click the link below.

Leelanau Harvest Tour at Active.com

]]> http://www.sportspig.com/2010/08/03/leelanau-harvest-tour-september-19-2010/feed/ 0 Denny McLains Tigers Report June 18 http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/21/denny-mclains-tigers-report-june-18/ http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/21/denny-mclains-tigers-report-june-18/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:33:20 +0000 jack Denny McLain’s Detroit Tiger Report Denny’s weekly Tigers Report, brought to you by In Play! magazine.

http://www.inplaymagazine.com/broadcasts.php?audio_id=43

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]]> http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/15/this-really-made-my-night/feed/ 1 Denny McLains Tigers Report June 4 http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/07/denny-mclains-tigers-report-june-4/ http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/07/denny-mclains-tigers-report-june-4/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:48:50 +0000 jack http://www.sportspig.com/?p=1266 Denny’s weekly Tigers Report, brought to you by In Play! magazine, can be heard every Friday morning at 8:50am on 100.7 FM The Rock.

http://www.inplaymagazine.com/broadcasts.php?audio_id=42

]]> http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/07/denny-mclains-tigers-report-june-4/feed/ 0 2010 Red Bull Air Race Championship highlights – Windsor http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/07/2010-red-bull-air-race-championship-highlights-windsor/ http://www.sportspig.com/2010/06/07/2010-red-bull-air-race-championship-highlights-windsor/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:47:10 +0000 jack http://www.sportspig.com/?p=1264 Red Bull Air Races Highlights – Windsor, Ontario
 
Sunday Finale 2010 Red Bull Air Race Championship.
News, interviews and photos including Matt Hall’s near crash into the Detroit River.
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