Category Archives: This is a rant
Breaking the Silence
It’s been awhile. Nice to see you again. First, an apology: For those of you that know me well, it comes as no surprise to you why I haven’t been posting much here at SIM. During the summer, I took … Continue reading
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An Overreaction to the Game 1 Loss
(Photo courtesy of Julian H. Gonzalez/DFP) This morning at the gym I couldn’t help but be captivated by the sight of the jubilant Los Angeles Orange County Angels of Anaheim and Surrounding Neighborhoods and Communities celebrate their AL West championship … Continue reading
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An All New “Low”
For those of you that aren’t aware, I spent the better part of six years living in the Southeast region of our fine country. Two years in Florida, four in Georgia. I loved my time there. The people were great, … Continue reading
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Take It or Leave It
The negotiations are continuing. Red Wings fans are still hoping. But the outcome is becoming to look inevitable: Marian Hossa will not be a Red Wing next season. This isn’t the first time we’ve been down this road. And it … Continue reading
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“The Call Out”: Red Wings Game 4 Edition
If you’ve watched the Red Wings for any length of time this season, you are painfully aware of a few flaws that just won’t go away. Like the Wings penchant to get lazy “comfortable” when they don’t feel challenged. Or … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends From Game 6
(Photo courtesy of Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press) A TON happened last night, so don’t expect these thoughts to go in any chronological order. Onward… The Effort Even before this game started, I had a feeling that something was off, … Continue reading
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The Death of “DEEETROIT BAAASKETBAAALL!”
As you may have noticed, I pretty much gave up on covering the Pistons this year. In fact, I’ve pretty much just flat out given up on the team itself this year. (Don’t know why? Click here.) No matter what … Continue reading
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Contractual Obligations
This is technically a blog about Michigan and Detroit sports. As such, I have made a (sorta) binding agreement to provide you, the reader, with my observations, thoughts and occasional analysis on the teams that comprise this landscape. That … Continue reading
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Nashville vs. Detroit: It’s all about context
First of all, let me just say that Nashville fans SHOULD be celebrating tonight. Yes, you pounded the Red Wings into submission. Congratulations. You got a well deserved victory and some much needed points to stay in the playoff hunt. … Continue reading
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Michigan’s Mt. Rushmore?
ESPN is at it again. Last year it was “Titletown, USA” (Valdosta, GA? Really?) Now, those brilliant minds in Bristol have decided to roll out a “Mount Rushmore of Sports” for each state. Then, they will take all of the … Continue reading
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