It's getting closer to the NFL season. You know why? Because Michael Schottey is on tonight's episode of "The Knee Jerks"!
Schottey, affectionately known around these parts as "The Fourth Jerk" (NHL/Red Wings Insider Matt Hutter is the Third Jerk), and Lead NFL National Writer for Bleacher Report, joins us to talk Lions.
We run the gamut with Schottey, including but not limited to: the struggling offense; how good is Matthew Stafford?; the secondary; all the veteran signings late in camp; Havard Rugland; and the d-line.
It's a great 35 minutes!
After Schottey, Eno and Big Al continue with the Lions talk, as the guys wonder if the Lions know how they're going to use Reggie Bush, why there isn't a lot of depth in the roster despite Martin Mayhew being the GM for going on five years now, and other football topics.
Then the show is capped off with Tigers talk. Should we be scared of the Indians? What about catching Victor Martinez more? Big Al thinks MLB blew it in the Ryan Dempster/Alex Rodriguez debacle. Agree?
All that and more, including "Jerk of the Week" and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a year's supply of Turtle Wax). It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Tonight: We're "baseball-icious"!! (and some Lions, too)
The baseball season is really heating up, and the Knee Jerks devote most of their program tonight to the national pastime.
Of course, there's lots of Tigers talk. Miggy's exploits, Prince's rough patch, the determined but outgunned Kansas City Royals...that's just some of what the Jerks are talking about!
More: should the Tigers call up hot prospect Nick Castellanos ahead of the August 31 deadline for playoff eligibility? If so, what about Matt Tuiasosopo? Or should the Tigers wait and let Nick try to make the team out of spring training in 2014?
PEDs, sadly, are on the Jerks' docket again. What do you think about Alex Rodriguez ratting out fellow players, including a teammate? Is Ryan Braun sincere with his "new leaf?" How much has PED use affected the accused players' legacies?
Finally, there's Lions talk. Was the ugly exhibition loss to the Browns on Thursday a portent of things to come? Or is it much ado about nothing? Eno is worried about the team's secondary. How about you? The Lions signed several defensive veterans over the weekend. Is this panic, trying to send a message, or just a case of a team trying to get better?
All this and more, plus "Jerk of the Week" and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a pair of Florsheim shoes).
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE!!
Of course, there's lots of Tigers talk. Miggy's exploits, Prince's rough patch, the determined but outgunned Kansas City Royals...that's just some of what the Jerks are talking about!
More: should the Tigers call up hot prospect Nick Castellanos ahead of the August 31 deadline for playoff eligibility? If so, what about Matt Tuiasosopo? Or should the Tigers wait and let Nick try to make the team out of spring training in 2014?
PEDs, sadly, are on the Jerks' docket again. What do you think about Alex Rodriguez ratting out fellow players, including a teammate? Is Ryan Braun sincere with his "new leaf?" How much has PED use affected the accused players' legacies?
Finally, there's Lions talk. Was the ugly exhibition loss to the Browns on Thursday a portent of things to come? Or is it much ado about nothing? Eno is worried about the team's secondary. How about you? The Lions signed several defensive veterans over the weekend. Is this panic, trying to send a message, or just a case of a team trying to get better?
All this and more, plus "Jerk of the Week" and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a pair of Florsheim shoes).
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE!!
Monday, August 12, 2013
TONIGHT!!! Jhonny, JV, Bondo, Kickalicious and more!
It's Monday, and that means another thrilling episode of "The Knee Jerks"!!
Join Eno and Big Al as they tackle the Jhonny Peralta suspension and more importantly, whether the Tigers should bring Jhonny back after his 50-game suspension expires with three games remaining in the regular season.
The Jerks also give their take on Jack Clark's slanderous statement that Justin Verlander is taking PEDs, and the ensuing uproar, which included Clark's radio show being fired from the airwaves.
Jeremy Bonderman is back, and in style!
The Jerks also discuss the Lions' exhibition opener and what (if anything) we can glean from it. Also, is there a placekicking controversy? Will Havard Rugland, aka "Kickalicious," push veteran David Akers? Eno doesn't think the Lions will (or should) go the Kickalicious route. Agree or disagree?
Reports say the Pistons are talking to veteran big man Jason Collins, aka the first openly gay, active pro sports athlete. Is this move worth the trouble? Then again, should there be any trouble to begin with?
All that and more, plus "Jerk of the Week" and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a pair of galoshes from Totes!)
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
Join Eno and Big Al as they tackle the Jhonny Peralta suspension and more importantly, whether the Tigers should bring Jhonny back after his 50-game suspension expires with three games remaining in the regular season.
The Jerks also give their take on Jack Clark's slanderous statement that Justin Verlander is taking PEDs, and the ensuing uproar, which included Clark's radio show being fired from the airwaves.
Jeremy Bonderman is back, and in style!
The Jerks also discuss the Lions' exhibition opener and what (if anything) we can glean from it. Also, is there a placekicking controversy? Will Havard Rugland, aka "Kickalicious," push veteran David Akers? Eno doesn't think the Lions will (or should) go the Kickalicious route. Agree or disagree?
Reports say the Pistons are talking to veteran big man Jason Collins, aka the first openly gay, active pro sports athlete. Is this move worth the trouble? Then again, should there be any trouble to begin with?
All that and more, plus "Jerk of the Week" and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a pair of galoshes from Totes!)
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Tonight! A "humble" Schwartz, a goofy ejection, PEDs and more!
The Jerks are actually on the air for a FOURTH STRAIGHT WEEK! Due to circumstances not always under our control, that hasn't happened for quite some time.
As usual, the plate is full.
We start with Lions coach Jim Schwartz, who actually used the H-word ("humbled") in discussing his personal reaction to last year's 4-12 season. We break down other quotes from The Schwartz's presser last week as the Lions kicked off another training camp. We also wondered aloud if the Lions are contenders or pretenders in 2013 (Eno uses the D-word in his assessment; care to guess what that is?).
The talk then turns to the NFL in general, and we decry the talk of an 18-game season, as injuries are already mounting in training camps around the league.
The Tigers then take center stage, particularly Sunday's ridiculous ejection of Miggy Cabrera by umpire Chad Fairchild. How ironic that "fair" and "child" are in that clown's name! The Jerks are less than thrilled with Fairchild's behavior. The Jerks also discuss the upcoming trade deadline (note: the trade for Astros closer Jose Veras had not been completed at the time of recording).
The Baseball Hall of Fame had its induction ceremonies last weekend, and no living players were celebrated. In fact, they were vilified by some current HOF members for their suspected use of PEDs. Eno quotes Bob Gibson, though, who admitted to being glad that he never had to make the decision whether to use PEDs or not in his day. Gibson doesn't think playing "Holier than thou" is very righteous.
All that and more, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a case of Schooner Tuna; do you remember what movie that is from?), "Jerk of the Week," and more plugs than an AC power strip!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
As usual, the plate is full.
We start with Lions coach Jim Schwartz, who actually used the H-word ("humbled") in discussing his personal reaction to last year's 4-12 season. We break down other quotes from The Schwartz's presser last week as the Lions kicked off another training camp. We also wondered aloud if the Lions are contenders or pretenders in 2013 (Eno uses the D-word in his assessment; care to guess what that is?).
The talk then turns to the NFL in general, and we decry the talk of an 18-game season, as injuries are already mounting in training camps around the league.
The Tigers then take center stage, particularly Sunday's ridiculous ejection of Miggy Cabrera by umpire Chad Fairchild. How ironic that "fair" and "child" are in that clown's name! The Jerks are less than thrilled with Fairchild's behavior. The Jerks also discuss the upcoming trade deadline (note: the trade for Astros closer Jose Veras had not been completed at the time of recording).
The Baseball Hall of Fame had its induction ceremonies last weekend, and no living players were celebrated. In fact, they were vilified by some current HOF members for their suspected use of PEDs. Eno quotes Bob Gibson, though, who admitted to being glad that he never had to make the decision whether to use PEDs or not in his day. Gibson doesn't think playing "Holier than thou" is very righteous.
All that and more, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a case of Schooner Tuna; do you remember what movie that is from?), "Jerk of the Week," and more plugs than an AC power strip!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
Monday, July 22, 2013
TONIGHT! Adam Biggers, plus Jahvid Best, the NHL, and Tigers at the trade deadline!
Time to get your rant on!
It's an Adam Biggers week---meaning that our resident ranter will join us for several minutes at the top of the show for "Adam Rants."
Mr. Biggers, who can be read at Bleacher Report, will go off on the insane story that broke over the weekend by the Detroit Free Press regarding the bizarre and abusive behavior alleged by players of former Oakland University womens basketball coach Beckie Francis. Adam says that the girls at OU "weren't coached by Francis, they were victimized."
Note: The Knee Jerks have invited Freep sports writer Mick McCabe, who helped report the story, onto a future episode to further discuss this disturbing story.
After Adam, the Jerks get after it---starting with the news of Jahvid Best's release by the Lions last week. Big Al and Eno both call it a shame, with Eno adding that concussions are to the NFL in the 21st century what serious knee injuries were in the 20th century.
Other topics include the Pistons and whether they are a playoff team, as the roster now stands; the NHL's new schedule and realignment; and what the Tigers might do as the trading deadline approaches.
All this, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: three free games of miniature golf, provided Big Al can find a mini golf course) and Jerk of the Week.
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE!!
It's an Adam Biggers week---meaning that our resident ranter will join us for several minutes at the top of the show for "Adam Rants."
Mr. Biggers, who can be read at Bleacher Report, will go off on the insane story that broke over the weekend by the Detroit Free Press regarding the bizarre and abusive behavior alleged by players of former Oakland University womens basketball coach Beckie Francis. Adam says that the girls at OU "weren't coached by Francis, they were victimized."
Note: The Knee Jerks have invited Freep sports writer Mick McCabe, who helped report the story, onto a future episode to further discuss this disturbing story.
After Adam, the Jerks get after it---starting with the news of Jahvid Best's release by the Lions last week. Big Al and Eno both call it a shame, with Eno adding that concussions are to the NFL in the 21st century what serious knee injuries were in the 20th century.
Other topics include the Pistons and whether they are a playoff team, as the roster now stands; the NHL's new schedule and realignment; and what the Tigers might do as the trading deadline approaches.
All this, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: three free games of miniature golf, provided Big Al can find a mini golf course) and Jerk of the Week.
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE!!
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
This Week's Show: Stafford, Billups, Tigers at the break (and more!)
The new episode of "The Knee Jerks" is available for download and it's chock full of good stuff!
The boys begin by chatting about Matthew Stafford's contract extension: good, bad? Too many years? Not enough? Or just right? Eno says if Stafford isn't a franchise QB, then he's easily the closest thing to it the Lions have had since the days of Bobby Layne.
The Pistons brought back two familiar faces: Rasheed Wallace (asst. coach) and Chauncey Billups (guard depth). Is this a desperate PR grab, or are these sound basketball decisions? Eno and Big Al are in agreement---but listen to the segment to see what side of the fence they're on! The guys also talk about the signing of European MVP Luigi Datome, and how much that might help the Pistons' cause.
Then it's on to the Tigers and a look back at the first half and what to expect after the All-Star break. Big Al also slips in some breaking rumors regarding a high profile NL pitcher possibly coming to Detroit!
All this and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: dinner for two at the Roostertail with host Jerry Schoenith), "Jerk of the Week"!
Check it out---you'll be glad you did!!
The boys begin by chatting about Matthew Stafford's contract extension: good, bad? Too many years? Not enough? Or just right? Eno says if Stafford isn't a franchise QB, then he's easily the closest thing to it the Lions have had since the days of Bobby Layne.
The Pistons brought back two familiar faces: Rasheed Wallace (asst. coach) and Chauncey Billups (guard depth). Is this a desperate PR grab, or are these sound basketball decisions? Eno and Big Al are in agreement---but listen to the segment to see what side of the fence they're on! The guys also talk about the signing of European MVP Luigi Datome, and how much that might help the Pistons' cause.
Then it's on to the Tigers and a look back at the first half and what to expect after the All-Star break. Big Al also slips in some breaking rumors regarding a high profile NL pitcher possibly coming to Detroit!
All this and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: dinner for two at the Roostertail with host Jerry Schoenith), "Jerk of the Week"!
Check it out---you'll be glad you did!!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Tonight: Adam Biggers subs for Eno!
Eno can't make it tonight, so resident ranter Adam Biggers co-hosts with Big Al.
The timing is right, because the Pistons' drafting choices are the subject of discussion---very much including the Pistons passing on U-M's Trey Burke. No doubt that Adam has a lot to say about that.
Also on the docket: Tigers talk, as Big Al and Adam try to dissect the Bengals to see what's wrong for our boys, who have lost six of seven since taking three of four from the Red Sox (remember THAT?)
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
The timing is right, because the Pistons' drafting choices are the subject of discussion---very much including the Pistons passing on U-M's Trey Burke. No doubt that Adam has a lot to say about that.
Also on the docket: Tigers talk, as Big Al and Adam try to dissect the Bengals to see what's wrong for our boys, who have lost six of seven since taking three of four from the Red Sox (remember THAT?)
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
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