Well, let’s face it. The Alamobowl wasn’t very pretty. But we almost made a comeback, and an insane kick return brought us just yards away from what would’ve been the game-winning score. Maybe if an extra 40 defenders from Nebraska hadn’t made their timely entrance onto the playing surface we could have made it happen. [...]
Entries from December 2005
December 28, 2005
Last Option Gone? Johnson to the Tribe
The Tigers said they would re-sign pitcher Jason Johnson if no other starting pitchers could be found. After only signing Kenny Rogers, Jason Johnson has signed with the Cleveland Indians. Now that he’s a division rival, it’s time for some payback. Johnson’s deal is only for one season, during which, he will earn $4 million. [...]
December 24, 2005
Lions Win: Another Festivus Miracle!
When the Detroit Lions headed into San Antonio to face the New Orleans Saints today, I flat out expected them to win. The Saints (3-12) had no home, and were without running back Duece McAllister. The Lions (5-10) had a new coach, and seemed like they had the on-paper advantage. They managed to make it [...]
December 23, 2005
Astros like Former Tiger Prospects
MLB Roundup: 12.23.05
The Houston Astros have signed 5 players to minor league contracts. The players include former Tigers Steve Sparks, Danny Klassen, and Eric Munson.
Detroiters will get to see a familiar face in the Metrodome next season. Rondell White has signed on to do DHing for the Twins. His contract lasts 2 years.
After Nomar Garciaparra [...]
December 23, 2005
Sheed’s Cousin Killed
Tyree Wallace, the first cousin of Piston forward Rasheed, was killed in a shootout that occured after an undercover drug buy. A police officer was also wounded. Wallace was selling drugs in an unmarked police car, and was shot after he allegedly pulled out a weapon. Rasheed Wallace missed this morning’s shootaround, and it is [...]
December 21, 2005
The Fire Millen Phenomena
Fire Millen
Originally uploaded by waistdeep.
It’s the craze that is sweeping the nation! After the Lions fired Mooch and kicked the coach out the door, the Lions’ faithful smell blood. They want a total front office overhaul, and with good reason. If we could, we’d fire the Fords, but unfortunately, teams can’t sell their owners. So, [...]
December 17, 2005
Will Fischer Play Again?
Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer spoke to the media at his first press conference since suffering a seizure on the bench during the November 21st game against the Predators.
Fischer: “I don’t foresee myself coming back in the next couple of weeks. But this is what I know, what I’ve worked for my whole life. I [...]
December 17, 2005
It’s Official: Rogers a Tiger
The Tigers have finalized what the rest of us had known for days: Kenny Rogers is a Detroit Tiger. The veteran starter will be paid $16 million over the course of the next two seasons. He will become the veteran on Detroit’s already young rotation, which includes rising stars like Jeremy Bonderman and Nate Robertson. [...]
