After a week off due to Big Al's computer blowing up, The Jerks are back to chat your ears off about Detroit sports!
It's also a "rant night," i.e. the third Monday of the month, so that means Bleacher Report's Adam Biggers stops by to go off on the Michigan quarterback situation.
Lots to talk about, as usual, and the first topic Eno and Big Al tackle is the Pistons and their new coach, Maurice Cheeks. Big Al wonders if the choice was a "safe" one by GM Joe Dumars, i.e. a "save my ass" choice. Eno says that the Pistons' current situation---nowhere near contender status---meant that the hopes that a serious big name coach coming to Detroit were mere folly.
Next, it's the Tigers and their leaky bullpen. The Jerks point out that the troubles don't stop with Jose Valverde; there are others in the pen who are not exactly free of guilt. The Jerks also touch on the inconsistent offense, the concerns over Anibal Sanchez, and the disaster that is Alex Avila.
Of course, there's also "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a $25 gift certificate to the House of Watchbands), "Jerks of the Week," and more!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!
Monday, June 17, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Tonight: Season Five begins!
Refreshed from a week off following our four-year anniversary show, The Knee Jerks start Season Number Five tonight!
It's the first Monday of the month, so Adam Biggers will be along tonight to rant. Tonight Adam discusses football recruiting and the perils of relying strictly on ratings systems to evaluate players.
Aside from Adam's rant, Eno and Big Al talk Red Wings: what we can take from the playoff run, where the team goes from here, and will they continue to "re-load" with or without Pavel Datsyuk? Where does coach Mike Babcock rank in the NHL among his colleagues?
The Jerks also talk Tigers---particularly last week's maddening display of baseball. Big Al takes manager Jim Leyland to task on the skipper's use (or misuse) of personnel.
Finally, the Jerks touch on the sad, self-destructive life of former Lions WR Titus Young. Will he get the help he so desperately needs?
All that, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake tonight: a complete set of Samsonite luggage), and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
It's the first Monday of the month, so Adam Biggers will be along tonight to rant. Tonight Adam discusses football recruiting and the perils of relying strictly on ratings systems to evaluate players.
Aside from Adam's rant, Eno and Big Al talk Red Wings: what we can take from the playoff run, where the team goes from here, and will they continue to "re-load" with or without Pavel Datsyuk? Where does coach Mike Babcock rank in the NHL among his colleagues?
The Jerks also talk Tigers---particularly last week's maddening display of baseball. Big Al takes manager Jim Leyland to task on the skipper's use (or misuse) of personnel.
Finally, the Jerks touch on the sad, self-destructive life of former Lions WR Titus Young. Will he get the help he so desperately needs?
All that, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake tonight: a complete set of Samsonite luggage), and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Tonight!! Our 4-year anniversary show!
Believe it or not, it's here! Our four-year anniversary podcast!
We recorded interview segments on Sunday and Big Al furiously spliced them together for download!
Join us as we celebrate four years, with the following guests:
Linda McCoy-Murray (Jim Murray Memorial Foundation)
Kurt Mensching (Bless You Boys, Detroit News)
Adam Biggers (Bleacher Report)
Jamie Samuelsen (One-half of "The Jamie and Wojo Show" on 97.1 The Ticket)
Bob Page (retired Detroit and New York broadcaster)
Paul Swaney (Stadium Journey)
Ray Scott (former Pistons player and coach)
The fun is available for download starting at 7pm ET HERE!!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tonight: Adam Biggers, Matt Hutter and a full boat of topics!
It's a full boat tonight on "The Knee Jerks"!!
So much to talk about, and we are joined by two honorary Jerks---our Red Wings/NHL Insider Matt Hutter, and our ranter, Adam Biggers.
Matt stops by to chat up the Red Wings---their mad dash to the playoffs and of course the series with the Anaheim Ducks, personnel moves in the playoffs, and the enigmatic goalie Jimmy Howard. Matt also struggles to handicap what has been a weird series so far.
Adam's rant involves Draymond Green and the MSU star's rapid maturity in the NBA, helping the Golden State Warriors to a 4-2 series upset over the Denver Nuggets in Round 1. Adam also talks about a DB recruit of U-M's, who is talking big---really big.
In between all that, Eno and Big Al take on a bunch of topics: the Pistons' coaching search, especially the infusion of Phil Jackson's expertise (does this undermine Joe Dumars?); the Tigers' hot streak; Jason Collins's big announcement, which rattled the sports (and sociological) world; and more about the Red Wings.
All that, plus Jerk of the Week and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a case of Towne Club pop), and more!
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
So much to talk about, and we are joined by two honorary Jerks---our Red Wings/NHL Insider Matt Hutter, and our ranter, Adam Biggers.
Matt stops by to chat up the Red Wings---their mad dash to the playoffs and of course the series with the Anaheim Ducks, personnel moves in the playoffs, and the enigmatic goalie Jimmy Howard. Matt also struggles to handicap what has been a weird series so far.
Adam's rant involves Draymond Green and the MSU star's rapid maturity in the NBA, helping the Golden State Warriors to a 4-2 series upset over the Denver Nuggets in Round 1. Adam also talks about a DB recruit of U-M's, who is talking big---really big.
In between all that, Eno and Big Al take on a bunch of topics: the Pistons' coaching search, especially the infusion of Phil Jackson's expertise (does this undermine Joe Dumars?); the Tigers' hot streak; Jason Collins's big announcement, which rattled the sports (and sociological) world; and more about the Red Wings.
All that, plus Jerk of the Week and "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a case of Towne Club pop), and more!
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Tonight: Around the horn with Eno and Big Al
Due to the length of the Tigers game at the Angels on April 21, we were unable to record an episode last week, so listeners sadly lost out on the chance to hear good friend to the Knee Jerks, Michael Schottey, preview the NFL Draft for us.
But this is a new week and we recorded the show before the Tigers Sunday night game on April 28.
Unfortunately, Mr. Schottey wasn't able to reschedule, but Eno was out on April 14 (thank you, Adam Biggers for filling in) so Mike's hole was filled by more time for Eno and Big Al to get reacquainted.
The Jerks ran the Detroit sports gamut, with 80 minutes around the horn.
First up: Lions draft. Big Al wasn't thrilled with the Ziggy Ansah pick and he tells why. The guys then break down the Lions picks, top to bottom. Eno likes the variety; of the nine picks, eight different positions were addressed (including punter, which the guys call into question).
Then it's Pistons talk. It's a question raised just about every other year: Who will be the next Pistons coach? Eno tells why he thinks Nate McMillan should get the job.
Next it's the Red Wings and the continuation of their 22-year run of playoff appearances, followed by a big and interesting week from the Tigers. Big Al calls out those who are mean-spirited in their criticism of the move to bring closer Jose Valverde back.
All that, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: the home version of "The Knee Jerks"), Jerk of the Week, and much more! It all starts at 7pm HERE.
But this is a new week and we recorded the show before the Tigers Sunday night game on April 28.
Unfortunately, Mr. Schottey wasn't able to reschedule, but Eno was out on April 14 (thank you, Adam Biggers for filling in) so Mike's hole was filled by more time for Eno and Big Al to get reacquainted.
The Jerks ran the Detroit sports gamut, with 80 minutes around the horn.
First up: Lions draft. Big Al wasn't thrilled with the Ziggy Ansah pick and he tells why. The guys then break down the Lions picks, top to bottom. Eno likes the variety; of the nine picks, eight different positions were addressed (including punter, which the guys call into question).
Then it's Pistons talk. It's a question raised just about every other year: Who will be the next Pistons coach? Eno tells why he thinks Nate McMillan should get the job.
Next it's the Red Wings and the continuation of their 22-year run of playoff appearances, followed by a big and interesting week from the Tigers. Big Al calls out those who are mean-spirited in their criticism of the move to bring closer Jose Valverde back.
All that, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: the home version of "The Knee Jerks"), Jerk of the Week, and much more! It all starts at 7pm HERE.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tonight: Now batting for Eno...
Tonight Eno has the week off, so the Fourth Jerk, Adam Biggers, pinch hits!
Big Al and Adam look back at Michigan's loss to Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Final; the current state of the Wolverines program; Trey Burke declaring for the NBA draft; who stays and who leaves for the NBA from both Michigan and Michigan State; and the outlook for both of the state's B1G teams for the coming season.
The guys also talk Tigers and their big bats (and scary bullpen), and more!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
Adam Biggers
Big Al and Adam look back at Michigan's loss to Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Final; the current state of the Wolverines program; Trey Burke declaring for the NBA draft; who stays and who leaves for the NBA from both Michigan and Michigan State; and the outlook for both of the state's B1G teams for the coming season.
The guys also talk Tigers and their big bats (and scary bullpen), and more!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE!!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Tonight!: Coach Ray Scott and Jay Wierenga from Bleacher Report!
"Coach" Ray Scott
The Pistons season is winding down, and we are all over it!
Joining us on the April 8 episode of "The Knee Jerks" are former Pistons player and coach (and frequent TKJ contributor) Ray Scott and Jay Wierenga, a Pistons Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report.
Ray and Jay will break down yet another miserable Pistons season, and run the gamut---from personnel decisions and possible moves in the off-season, to what went wrong in 2012-13. Do the guys think President Joe Dumars stays? How about coach Lawrence Frank? Will Andre Drummond turn into one of the best big men in the NBA? Who will the Pistons draft? Do they try to sign free agent-to-be Jose Calderon?
All those questions, and more, will be answered!
Following the hoops talk, the Jerks get into Michigan's exciting run to the NCAA basketball championship game (Mitch McGary, tourney MVP?); the retirement of Lions kicker Jason Hanson, and the Tigers' opening 3-3 week.
All that, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a $100 gift certificate for Spiegel catalogue, Chicago 60619), "Jerk of the Week," and more!
It all is available for download at 7pm ET HERE!!
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