It's just Eno and Big Al tonight, pontificating and ranting for 90 minutes.
The show opens with the usual plugs and another edition of "Whose Birthday Is It?", in which Big Al has a shot at winning the Civil War Chess Set from the Franklin Mint! Can he correctly guess this week's Birthday Boy within the first two clues?
Then it's Tigers Talk, as the Jerks break down new manager Brad Ausmus's proposed lineup, and who he might slot at key places, and why.
The guys also take on the NFL and its desire to legislate the n-word out of the game; the Olympics and the NHL's love/hate relationship with the Games; Big Al's weariness of seeing how the "sausage is made" in sports, and more!
There's also "Jerk of the Week" to close the show.
It all starts at 7:00 p.m. ET HERE!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Back after 2 weeks off! Coach Ray Scott talks Mo Cheeks firing; Adam Rants
We took a couple weeks off due to the Super Bowl and some real life stuff, but we're back and what a Sunday we picked to start recording again!
The Pistons fired coach Mo Cheeks early on Sunday afternoon, and we just had to ask former Pistons coach and player Ray Scott, a good Knee Jerks friend, to come on and talk about it.
So that's what we did, and that's what Coach did!
We start the show with, to use basketball terms, "quality minutes" from Coach Scott as he breaks down why the firing may have happened, where the team goes from here, and what kind of owner Tom Gores may prove to be.
Coach Scott has seen both sides of the coin; he's been an assistant elevated to head coach (replacing Earl Lloyd in 1972), and he's been fired mid-season (January, 1976).
After Coach, we open the floor to Adam Biggers, who rants about National Signing Day and speaks a little to the Michigan Wolverines' quarterback situation, plus the controversy surrounding the expulsion of kicker Brendan Gibbons for alleged sexual misconduct.
All that, plus more on the Pistons with Eno and Big Al, the additional breaking news of Missouri DE Michael Sam coming out as openly gay, the Red Wings and more!
Don't forget "Whose Birthday Is It?" (prize: year's supply of Lectric Shave---by Mennen!) and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE.
The Pistons fired coach Mo Cheeks early on Sunday afternoon, and we just had to ask former Pistons coach and player Ray Scott, a good Knee Jerks friend, to come on and talk about it.
So that's what we did, and that's what Coach did!
We start the show with, to use basketball terms, "quality minutes" from Coach Scott as he breaks down why the firing may have happened, where the team goes from here, and what kind of owner Tom Gores may prove to be.
Coach Scott has seen both sides of the coin; he's been an assistant elevated to head coach (replacing Earl Lloyd in 1972), and he's been fired mid-season (January, 1976).
After Coach, we open the floor to Adam Biggers, who rants about National Signing Day and speaks a little to the Michigan Wolverines' quarterback situation, plus the controversy surrounding the expulsion of kicker Brendan Gibbons for alleged sexual misconduct.
All that, plus more on the Pistons with Eno and Big Al, the additional breaking news of Missouri DE Michael Sam coming out as openly gay, the Red Wings and more!
Don't forget "Whose Birthday Is It?" (prize: year's supply of Lectric Shave---by Mennen!) and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7pm ET HERE.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
The latest episode is available for download! Adam Biggers, the Lions' new coach and more!
In case you missed it, the latest episode of "The Knee Jerks" is available for download!
Adam Biggers of Bleacher Report returns, as promised, for a second consecutive week of ranting. In Adam's crosshairs this week are Michigan and Michigan State basketball---and the state's crazy drivers he's seen on the road this winter.
The Jerks discuss the Lions' new head coach, Jim Caldwell and the machinations that went on prior to his hiring. Also talked about is what Big Al refers to as the "Tony Dungy Mafia," and what impact it had on the hire.
Will Caldwell be the man to turn the franchise around? Listen to hear what Eno and Big Al think!
After football, the talk switches to MLB's expanded use of replay starting in 2014. Big Al likes it; Eno is not so sure.
All that, plus the Max Scherzer contract situation (especially in light of Clayton Kershaw's new deal), "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: Florsheim shoes), "Jerk of the Week" and more!
It can all be downloaded HERE.
Adam Biggers of Bleacher Report returns, as promised, for a second consecutive week of ranting. In Adam's crosshairs this week are Michigan and Michigan State basketball---and the state's crazy drivers he's seen on the road this winter.
The Jerks discuss the Lions' new head coach, Jim Caldwell and the machinations that went on prior to his hiring. Also talked about is what Big Al refers to as the "Tony Dungy Mafia," and what impact it had on the hire.
Will Caldwell be the man to turn the franchise around? Listen to hear what Eno and Big Al think!
After football, the talk switches to MLB's expanded use of replay starting in 2014. Big Al likes it; Eno is not so sure.
All that, plus the Max Scherzer contract situation (especially in light of Clayton Kershaw's new deal), "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: Florsheim shoes), "Jerk of the Week" and more!
It can all be downloaded HERE.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Tonight! "Adam Rants," the Lions' coaching search, A-Roid, the Pistons and more!
It's been awhile since we brought you Bleacher Report's Adam Biggers and one of his rants, so to make it up, we're giving you Adam in back-to-back weeks, starting tonight!
"Adam Rants" will feature Adam going off on Michigan State basketball and the situation at Michigan with its new OC, Doug Nussmeier. It's must-hear stuff!
After Adam's segment, Eno and Big Al take on the tale of Justin Verlander and his "core muscle" surgery. Will it have an adverse effect? Is this a sign of an almost-31-year-old pitcher's body starting to break down? Eno talks Big Al off the ledge on this one.
Lots more on the docket: baseball Hall of Fame voting; the Lions' coaching search; A-Roid; and the maddening Pistons.
All this and more, plus "Whose Birthday is It?" (at stake: a Longines Symphony watch) and "Jerks of the Week."
It all can be found here!
"Adam Rants" will feature Adam going off on Michigan State basketball and the situation at Michigan with its new OC, Doug Nussmeier. It's must-hear stuff!
After Adam's segment, Eno and Big Al take on the tale of Justin Verlander and his "core muscle" surgery. Will it have an adverse effect? Is this a sign of an almost-31-year-old pitcher's body starting to break down? Eno talks Big Al off the ledge on this one.
Lots more on the docket: baseball Hall of Fame voting; the Lions' coaching search; A-Roid; and the maddening Pistons.
All this and more, plus "Whose Birthday is It?" (at stake: a Longines Symphony watch) and "Jerks of the Week."
It all can be found here!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Welcome to 2014 and another episode of The Knee Jerks!
Happy New Year!
The Knee Jerks are back after taking two weeks off to celebrate the holidays.
No guest tonight, as Eno and Big Al have more than enough to talk about, all by themselves.
First it's the Lions, and the spiral that led to their coaching search.
Will Jim Schwartz, who's rumored to be the new DC of the Cleveland Browns, get another HC job in the NFL? What went wrong? Why wasn't he the right guy to take the Lions to the next level? Who will be the Lions' new HC? Why is Matthew Stafford being involved in the interview process?
After the Lions talk, the guys talk Winter Classic, MSU and U-M football, and more.
Don't forget "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a lifetime ticket to the Bob-Lo boat) and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
The Knee Jerks are back after taking two weeks off to celebrate the holidays.
No guest tonight, as Eno and Big Al have more than enough to talk about, all by themselves.
First it's the Lions, and the spiral that led to their coaching search.
Will Jim Schwartz, who's rumored to be the new DC of the Cleveland Browns, get another HC job in the NFL? What went wrong? Why wasn't he the right guy to take the Lions to the next level? Who will be the Lions' new HC? Why is Matthew Stafford being involved in the interview process?
After the Lions talk, the guys talk Winter Classic, MSU and U-M football, and more.
Don't forget "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a lifetime ticket to the Bob-Lo boat) and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Tonight! Adam rants; plus, the Tigers' off-season, the Lions' fate, Red Wings and more!
If it's Monday, it's (usually) The Knee Jerks!
Tonight we welcome Adam Biggers back for another edition of "Adam Rants!"
Adam hasn't been on the show for a little bit, so tonight he makes up for it, ranting about MSU's big win over Ohio State in the B1G Championship game, their chances against Stanford in the Rose Bowl, and rumors about Mark Dantonio perhaps being a coaching candidate at Texas. He also touches on MSU basketball.
After Adam, the Jerks talk Tigers---particularly the team's busy off-season, culminating (so far) with the signings of RHP Joba Chamberlain and LF Rajai Davis.
The Lions' fate is discussed, ahead of tonight's big MNF game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions' "magic number" remains at three after the Bears and Packers both engineered come-from-behind wins on Sunday.
Finally, the Red Wings and their woes at home are on the docket.
All this and more, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a slew of Hamburger Helper) and "Jerk of the Week."
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
Tonight we welcome Adam Biggers back for another edition of "Adam Rants!"
Adam hasn't been on the show for a little bit, so tonight he makes up for it, ranting about MSU's big win over Ohio State in the B1G Championship game, their chances against Stanford in the Rose Bowl, and rumors about Mark Dantonio perhaps being a coaching candidate at Texas. He also touches on MSU basketball.
After Adam, the Jerks talk Tigers---particularly the team's busy off-season, culminating (so far) with the signings of RHP Joba Chamberlain and LF Rajai Davis.
The Lions' fate is discussed, ahead of tonight's big MNF game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions' "magic number" remains at three after the Bears and Packers both engineered come-from-behind wins on Sunday.
Finally, the Red Wings and their woes at home are on the docket.
All this and more, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: a slew of Hamburger Helper) and "Jerk of the Week."
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Tonight: Electric Football, Tigers, Lions and Sparty!
For lots of boys in the late-1960s thru the 1970s, an electric football game under the Christmas tree was as indelible a memory as anything in childhood.
On tonight's show, we talk about EF with author Earl Shores, who co-wrote "The Unforgettable Buzz" with Roddy Garcia. The book is an exhaustive history of EF and Tudor Games, which was the first game company to market and distribute electric football, starting over 60 years ago.
Earl spends a fascinating 40 minutes with us, regaling us with stories about the game's beginnings, its heyday and its state right now as a collector's item. Check out their Facebook page, Like it, and be amazed with photos and other goodies throughout every week.
After Earl, we get into the Tigers' off-season, especially the trade of Doug Fister and the prospects of the team improving in left field. Then, sadly, it's some Lions talk, as we dissect the travesty in the snow in Philadelphia. Finally, we talk a little Sparty football and MSU's big win over Ohio State in the B1G Championship Game.
All that, plus "Whose Birthday Is It?" (at stake: home improvement by Belvedere) and "Jerk of the Week"!
It all starts at 7:00pm ET HERE!!
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