Sunday, March 30, 2014
Mike & Mike Coming To Motown
ESPN Radio's popular morning show Mike & Mike will be broadcasting live from downtown Detroit tomorrow morning in celebration of opening day in Motown. Mike Greenberg, Mike Golic, and the rest of the morning crew will broadcast live from inside Ford Field from 6:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. Gates open at 5:00 a.m., and the Ford Field Deck will be open for parking. The city of Detroit kicks off Mike & Mike's 2014 Baseball Tour. Ford Field is located at 2000 Brush Street in downtown Detroit. Tomorrow's show will also be simulcast on ESPN 2, and on ESPN Detroit 105.1.
On February 24th, 2014, Mike & Mike celebrated their 14th year together on ESPN Radio. The show was originally named Mike & Mike in the morning, and the radio show had so much success that it began simulcasting on television in 2004. Mike & Mike uses the same studio as other popular ESPN television shows like Sunday NFL Countdown, and Baseball Tonight.
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Elite 8: Local Preview
The NCAA Division 1 (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men's basketball "Elite 8" kicks off later this afternoon for two schools from the state of Michigan. University of Michigan, and Michigan State University are each one win away from a "Final Four" appearance, and both schools are just two wins away from an all Michigan National Championship Final.
University of Michigan is the #2 seed in the Midwest Region, and the Wolverines are still in Indianapolis awaiting a 4:30 p.m. tip off against University of Kentucky. The Wildcats are the #8 seed, but have a talented group of freshman that will definitely have a future in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Kentucky finished the regular season with an overall record of 27-10, and a 12-6 record in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). If the Wolverines can get past Kentucky, they'll face a "Final Four" matchup against their Big 10 Conference rival University of Wisconsin. Today's game is televised and can be seen on CBS at 4:30 p.m.
Michigan State University is the #4 seed in the East Region, and the Spartans are in New York awaiting a 2:00 p.m. tip off against University of Connecticut. The Huskies are the #7 seed, but have an experienced backcourt lead by Shabazz Napier. Connecticut finished the regular season with an overall record of 26-8, and a 12-6 record in the AAC Conference (American Athletic Conference). If the Spartans can get past Connecticut, they'll face a "Final Four" matchup against University of Florida. Today's game is televised, and can be seen on CBS at 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
Junior Hockey In Mt. Clemens!
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| The MWJHL is expanding for next season! The MC Monarchs will join the league, and play out of Mount Clemens! |
The MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) is expanding for next season, and the league will now include 8 teams for the 2014-2015 season. The MC Monarchs will be the newest franchise in the MWJHL, and the club will play their home games at the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. Three High Schools currently play out of the Mount Clemens Ice Arena (De La Salle Collegiate High School, Dakota High School, and L'Anse Creuse North High School), so the Monarchs may not have to look very far to acquire talent. It is unclear at this time whether the MC stands for the city of Mount Clemens, or Macomb County, but the junior hockey franchise should bring some excitement to an area thirsty for amateur sports. The MC Monarchs have not yet announced their coaching staff, and their official website has not yet been launched. Click on www.mwjhl.com for more information about the MC Monarchs, or the Midwest Junior Hockey League!
The 2013-2014 MWJHL Championship kicked off last night, and the chance to hoist the Veteran's Memorial Cup is on the line. The Traverse City Hounds are hosting the Soo Firehawks at Centre Ice Arena, in a best of three game series that will decide this years MWJHL Champion. Traverse City is scheduled to host all three games of the series, but the Soo Firehawks can wrap it up tonight with a victory. The Firehawks upset the Hounds 3-2 in game 1 last night, and the Soo now have a stranglehold on the series. Game 2 is scheduled for tonight at 7:00, and game 3 (if necessary) is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
The Traverse City Hounds finished the MWJHL regular season in 1st place with 67 points, and an overall record of 32-10 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses). The Soo Firehawks finished up the regular season in 2nd place with 63 points, and an overall record of 31-11 (1 shootout loss). Click on the links below for more information about the Soo Firehawks, the Traverse City Hounds, Centre Ice Arena, or the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from some Midwest Junior Hockey League games.
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| The Soo Firehawks (in white) are playing in the MWJHL Championship! Click on the links below! |
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Friday, March 28, 2014
Sweet 16: Local Preview
The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men's basketball "Sweet 16" kicks off tonight for two schools from the state of Michigan. Compare that to the state of North Carolina which qualified zero teams for the final four rounds of this years tournament. University of Michigan, and Michigan State University will both play tonight, and both schools are favored by about a point in their respective matchups.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team is in Indianapolis, and they are preparing for a 7:15 p.m. tip off against University of Tennessee. The Wolverines are the #2 seed in the Midwest Region, and are the highest seed in their Region still playing in the tournament. The Volunteers are the 11th seed in the Midwest, but have impressive tournament wins over University of Massachusetts 86-67, and Mercer University 83-63. Tennessee also won a NCAA tournament play in game over University of Iowa 78-65. The Volunteers have size, and length, and are a very good rebounding team. Tennessee finished the season with an overall record of 24-12, and an 11-7 record in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). Tonight's game is televised, and can be seen on CBS with the pregame show beginning at 7:00 p.m. If the Wolverines can get by Tennessee, they'll play an "Elite 8" game against the winner of #4 University of Louisville vs. #8 University of Kentucky.
The Michigan State University men's basketball team is in New York (Madison Square Garden), and they are preparing for a 9:57 p.m. tip off against University of Virginia. The Spartans are the #4 seed in the East Region, and they will attempt to knock off the top seeded #1 Virginia Cavaliers in tonight's nightcap. The Cavaliers finished the season with an overall record of 30-6, and a 16-2 record in the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference). Virginia won the ACC Tournament, and the Cavaliers were also the ACC regular season Champions. Tonight's game is televised, and can be seen on TBS at 10:00 p.m. If the Spartans get get past Virginia, they'll play an "Elite 8" game against the winner of #3 Iowa State University vs. #7 University of Connecticut.
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NCAA: Road To The Frozen Four
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The NCAA (National Collegiate Hockey Association) Division 1 men's ice hockey tournament begins today, and the Ferris State Bulldogs are the lone school representing the state of Michigan for a chance to win the National Championship. The 16 team tournament kicks off across the country this weekend, and it will conclude on April 12th (7:30 p.m.), with the National Championship game being televised on ESPN. Both semifinal games (The Frozen Four) will be televised on ESPN 2, on April 10th.
The Ferris State Bulldogs finished the regular season with an overall record of 28-10-3. The Bulldogs are currently ranked 5th overall in the country, and won the regular season WCHA (Western Collegiate Hockey Association) Conference Championship. Ferris State University is competing in the Midwest Region, and will battle Colgate University today at 4:30 p.m. The game will be played at a neutral site in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Colgate Red Raiders finished the regular season with an overall record of 20-13-5. Colgate is currently ranked 12th overall in the country, but you can throw out the numbers now that we're left with just sixteen teams.
If the Ferris State Bulldogs can get past Colgate University, they'll play a second round game against the winner of University of Wisconsin vs. University of North Dakota. Scroll down to see how some other Division 1 schools from Michigan finished this season. Click on the links below for more information about the Ferris State Bulldog athletic program, or the NCAA Division 1 men's ice hockey tournament. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from several college hockey games.
2014 Nationally Ranked NCAA Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey Programs
(Ferris State University is the only local school in the NCAA 16 team tournament)
5. Ferris State University 28-10-3
15. University of Michigan 18-13-4
23. Western Michigan University 19-16-5
34. Lake Superior State University 16-19-1
36. Michigan Tech. University 14-19-7
39. Michigan State University 11-18-7
40. Northern Michigan University 15-21-2
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| Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from several college hockey games! |
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Spartans Have Another Gibby!
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| #30 Cam Gibson's father is Kirk Gibson! |
The Michigan State Spartans have become familiar in acquiring talent directly related to athletes that played in our local area. Dean, and Jake Chelios both skated for the Spartans hockey team this past season, and both of them probably received plenty of hockey pointers from their father Chris Chelios. The Spartans baseball team is featuring another son of a former pro, but sophomore sensation #30 Cam Gibson may be better known as just a really good baseball player, by the time his college career is over.
#30 Cam Gibson is the staring left fielder for the Spartans baseball team this year, and Gibson has started all twenty games so far this season. Gibson has 78 at bats, and is averaging .282, with 1 HR (home run), and 6 RBI's (runs batted in). Gibson leads the Spartans in hits with 22, in walks with 11, and in triples with 3. As a freshman last season, Gibson started 40 games, and compiled an impressive batting average of .325. Gibson was named to the Big 10 Conference All Freshman team last season, and has already been named as a Big 10 Conference Player to Watch in 2014.
Kirk Gibson is the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and is Cam Gibson's father. The Diamondbacks drafted Cam Gibson in the 38th round (#1173 overall) of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, but Gibson decided to attend Michigan State University. Kirk Gibson was a star baseball, and football player during his time at Michigan State, and Cam Gibson is certainly on the path to a long, and successful Major League Baseball career.
The Michigan State University baseball team currently has an overall record of 10-10, and a Big Ten Conference record of 1-2. The Spartans are scheduled to play their home opener on April 2nd, (3:05) against Oakland University. The Spartans will travel across town the following day for an exhibition game against the Lansing Lugnuts. The Lugnuts are a professional baseball team, and are the single "A" affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. This season, the Michigan State baseball team will host Big 10 Conference rivals such as Purdue University, Northwestern University, and Nebraska University.
Kirk Gibson played for the Detroit Tigers from 1983-1987, and was a television analyst for the Tigers from 1998-1992. Gibson served on the Detroit Tigers coaching staff as both a bench coach, and a hitting coach from 2003-2005. Kirk Gibson currently manages the Arizona Diamondbacks, and in 2011 was named National League Manager of the Year.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
College Baseball vs. Mother Nature
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| Papp Park in Taylor is home to the Henry Ford Community College baseball team. The field is not ready to host games. |
The college baseball season in the state of Michigan has been at the mercy of Mother Nature, and despite the official arrival of Spring, all levels of baseball are being affected by the cold weather. Games scheduled in March are usually dicey, but this years record breaking snow totals, combined with the record breaking temperatures have created impossible conditions for baseball. Several games throughout different levels of college baseball have already been postponed, or cancelled all together. Teams from the Midwest face many disadvantages in the current college baseball structure, and scheduling issues provide one more challenge for schools located in the state of Michigan.
College baseball in the Midwest has been labeled throughout the South, and West as being of a lesser quality, but the top teams in the Midwest can play against anybody. Sometimes the Conferences from the Midwest such as the Big 10, and the MAC (Mid-American Conference) aren't loaded from top to bottom, but there is definitely talent, and parody in the Midwest, and throughout the landscape of college baseball.
Every season, schools from the Midwest send their baseball programs down south to play almost the first half of their season on the road. When the teams return to their campuses, the weather is still cold, and teams are forced to sit around while games are postponed, or cancelled all together. Players avoid live ball action, and then play half of their remaining games on the road. Several double headers are plugged into the schedule to make up for the games affected by rain, and the weather for the remaining games resembles December football weather, as opposed to baseball weather in the Spring.
Scroll down to see a list of some college games that have already been cancelled, or postponed due to the cold weather. Click on the links below for more information about NCAA Division 1 Baseball, NCAA Division 2 Baseball, the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), or the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association).
Some Local College Baseball Games That Have Already Been Postponed, Or Cancelled!
March 14th - Rochester College at Cornerstone University - cancelled - double header
March 15th - University of Northwestern Ohio at Siena Heights University - cancelled - double header
March 16th - University of Northwestern Ohio at Siena Heights University - cancelled - double header
March 18th - Concordia University at Henry Ford Community College - cancelled
March 18th - Madonna University at Central Michigan University - postponed
March 19th - Concordia University at Madonna University - postponed - double header
March 22nd - Aquinas College at Madonna University - cancelled - double header
March 22nd - Siena Heights University at Cornerstone University - cancelled - double header
March 23rd - Aquinas College at Madonna University - postponed - double header
March 24th - Albion College at Henry Ford Community College - cancelled
March 25th - Northwestern University at Western Michigan University - cancelled
March 26th - Central Michigan at Michigan State University - postponed
March 26th - University of Toledo at Oakland University - cancelled
March 26th - Ashland University at Wayne State University - postponed
March 27th - Henry Ford Community College at Concordia University - cancelled
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For more information about NCAA Division 2 Baseball click on http://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d2
For more information about the NAIA click on http://www.naia.org
For more information about the NJCAA click on http://www.njcaa.org
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Sports Cards & More In Taylor
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| The "Sports Card Collectibles Show" takes place once a month at the Gibraltar Trade Center! |
The Gibraltar Trade Center is known as "The Weekend Public Market", and has locations in Mt. Clemens, and in Taylor. Each location features a "Sports Card Collectibles Show" once a month, and the event is a huge draw for collectors. The "Show Area" has over 150 tables displaying all sorts of sports related items like jerseys, clothes, sports cards, and much more. The only cost to get in is a $2.00 parking fee per vehicle, but the Gibraltar Trade Center has more to offer then just the featured show. Tables, and displays with various items are set up throughout the market, but just remember which color entrance that you came in, or you may spend some time walking around the parking lot. The "Sports Card Collectibles Show" also includes current, and former athletes that hold autograph sessions for their fans.
The next "Sports Card Collectibles Show" at the Gibraltar Trade Center Mt. Clemens location is scheduled for April 11th - April 13th. The next "Sports Card Collectibles Show" at the Taylor location is scheduled for April 18th - April 20th. Both locations will be closed on Easter Sunday. Click on the link below for more information about show schedules, and other events at the Gibraltar Trade Center. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Click on "Midget Wrestling Photo Album" posted on January 31st, 2013 to see exclusive photos from a previous show at the Gibraltar Trade Center! Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!
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| Click on the link below for more information about the Gibraltar Trade Center! |
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
MWJHL Playoffs: Local Preview
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| The Soo Firehawks are one of three teams still alive in the Midwest Junior Hockey League Playoffs! |
The MWJHL (Midwest Junior Hockey League) Playoffs are underway, and there are three teams from the state of Michigan competing for a chance to hoist the Veteran's Memorial Cup, and for a chance to play in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) National Tournament! The Alpena Street Cats qualified for the MWJHL Playoffs as the #4th, and final seed, and were scheduled to play a best of three game series against the Traverse City Hounds, but do to undisclosed circumstances, the Street Cats will not compete in postseason play, and Traverse City will automatically earn a buy into the Veteran's Memorial Cup Finals. The Alpena Street Cats finished the season with 45 points, and an overall record of 22-20 (1 shootout loss).
The Traverse City Hounds finished the regular season with the best overall record in the MWJHL. The Hounds accumulated 67 points, and had an overall record of 32-10 (1 overtime loss, 2 shootout losses). The Hounds are automatically entered into the National AAU Tournament, due to the fact that they finished the regular season with the best overall record. If the Hounds also win the Veteran's Memorial Cup, then the runner up will be chosen to represent the MWJHL in the National AAU Tournament.
The Soo Firehawks finished the 2013-2014 regular season in 2nd place in the MWJHL standings with 63 points, and an overall record of 31-11 (1 shootout loss). The Firehawks are hosting the Detroit Fighting Irish for a best of three game series, and all three games (game 3 if necessary) are being played in Sault Ste. Marie. The Detroit Fighting Irish finished up the regular season with the 3rd best overall record in the MWJHL with 59 points, and an overall record of 27-15 (5 shootout losses). The Fighting Irish defeated the Soo Firehawks last night 5-2 to steal game 1 of the best of 3 game series.
The Traverse City Hounds are waiting on the winner of the Firehawks vs. Fighting Irish series, and will host all three games of the best of three game series beginning next Friday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. Game 2 of the Veteran's Memorial Cup Finals will be played the following night on Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. If necessary, game three of the series will be played on Sunday, March 30th at 1:00 p.m.
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| The Soo Firehawks will have to win two straight games against the Detroit Fighting Irish, if they hope to advance! |
For more information about the MWJHL click on www.mwjhl.com
For more information about the Traverse City Hounds click on www.tchounds.com
For more information about the Soo Firehawks click on www.firehawkjrhockeyclub.com
For more information about the Detroit Fighting Irish click on www.detroitfightingirish.com
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Friday, March 21, 2014
OHL Playoffs: Local Preview
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| The Ontario Hockey League Playoffs kick off tonight for the Plymouth Whalers, and the Saginaw Spirit! |
The OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Postseason begins tonight for several teams throughout the Ontario area, and for two teams from the state of Michigan. The Plymouth Whalers have qualified for the OHL Playoffs for the 23 consecutive season, and the Saginaw Spirit also find themselves eligible for postseason play. Both teams will be underdogs in their respective series, but both teams are well coached, and each squad has the talent to compete against anyone in the Ontario Hockey League.
The Saginaw Spirit have earned themselves a #6 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs, and will matchup against the #3 Erie Otters in a seven game series. Saginaw finished the regular season with 71 points, and an overall record of 33-35 (4 overtime losses, 1 shootout loss). The Erie Otters finished the regular season with 106 points, and an overall record of 52-16 (2 overtime losses). The Erie Otters are lead by a trio of talented players that lead the Ontario Hockey League in goals, points, and assists. #74 Dane Fox lead the OHL in goals this season with 64, and was 2nd overall in points with 107. #28 Connor Brown lead the OHL in points with 128, and assists with 83. #97 Connor McDavid was 4th overall in points with 99, and 2nd overall in assists with 71. If the Spirit are going to advance past Erie, they'll have to contain the trio of scorers that the Otters feature.
The Plymouth Whalers have earned themselves an #8 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs, and will matchup against the #1 Guelph Storm in a seven game series. Plymouth finished the regular season with 63 points, and an overall record of 28-40 (7 shootout losses). The Guelph Storm finished the regular season with 108 points, and an overall record of 52-16 (2 overtime losses, 2 shootout losses). The Storm are anchored by #17 Tyler Bertuzzi (nephew of Todd Bertuzzi), and lead by #24 Scott Kosmachuk. #24 Kosmachuk was third overall in the OHL this season in points with 101. The Whalers must contain #17 Bertuzzi, and #24 Kosmachuk if they hope to advance into the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
Do you think either the Plymouth Whalers, or the Saginaw Spirit will advance in the Ontario Hockey League Playoffs? Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Click on the links below for more information about the Saginaw Spirit, the Plymouth Whalers, or the Ontario Hockey League. Scroll down to see when the Whalers, and Spirit are playing! Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from several Ontario Hockey League games.
Plymouth Whalers vs. Guelph Storm
Games 5-7 only if necessary
Game 1 - Plymouth at Guelph - Tonight - 7:30 p.m.
Game 2 - Plymouth at Guelph - Tomorrow - 7:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Guelph at Plymouth - Tuesday - 7:00 p.m.
Game 4 - Guelph at Plymouth - Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
Game 5 - Plymouth at Guelph - Friday, March 28th - 7:30 p.m.
Game 6 - Guelph at Plymouth - Sunday, March 30th - 4:00 p.m.
Game 7 - Plymouth at Guelph - Tuesday, April 1st - 7:00 p.m.
Saginaw Spirit vs. Erie Otters
Games 5-7 only if necessary
Game 1 - Saginaw at Erie - Tonight - 7:00 p.m.
Game 2 - Saginaw at Erie - Tomorrow - 7:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Erie at Saginaw - Monday - 7:11 p.m.
Game 4 - Erie at Saginaw - Wednesday - 7:11 p.m.
Game 5 - Erie at Saginaw - Thursday - 7:11 p.m.
Game 6 - Saginaw at Erie - Sunday, March 30th - 6:00 p.m.
Game 7 - Saginaw at Erie - Monday, March 31st - 7:00 p.m.
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| The Saginaw Spirit will have to contain the trio of talented players from Erie including #97 Connor McDavid. |
For more information about the Ontario Hockey League click on http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com
For more information about the Plymouth Whalers click on plymouthwhalers.com
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Bader Is Built For The NBA
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| Travis Bader put up incredible numbers during his four year career at Oakland University! |
Travis Bader may, or may not be on the radar of NBA (National Basketball Association) scouts, but I'm here to tell you that Travis Bader's game transfers well at the next level. Travis Bader just finished up a four year career at Oakland University, and put up incredible record breaking numbers. Bader averaged more then 20 points per game during both his junior, and season seasons. In 2012-2013 Bader lead all of Division 1 in 3 point field goals made. This season, Bader lead the Nation in free throw percentage (94%), cashing in on 164 of 174 attempts. Bader also holds the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division 1 record for career three pointers made with 504. Bader accumulated over 2000 career points, over 100 career steals, and over 500 three point field goals made, in 137 college games. Just by looking at the numbers alone, Bader seems like a sure fit for the NBA, and should find himself on an NBA roster next season.
With the constant erosion of fundamentals displayed in college, and professional basketball, it's refreshing to see a guy who can shoot, and score from anywhere in the gym, can get to the free throw line on a consistent basis, and can actually cash in on his free throw attempts. Travis Bader's 6'5 frame also allows him the ability to grab rebounds, and his 38 minutes per game average during his junior, and senior seasons proves that he's a durable player. Every team, in every level of basketball needs a guy who can fill it up consistently. The NBA is no different, and Travis Bader could literally come to any team in the league, and provide an immediate impact.
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
March Madness: Local Preview
March Madness is officially underway, and this years NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) tournament features three schools from the state of Michigan. Compare that to the state of Indiana, which currently has 10 Division 1 schools competing in the NCAA, but zero teams qualifying for the 68 team tournament. The University of Michigan Wolverines, and the Michigan State Spartans were expecting to be playing for a National Championship; but the Western Michigan Broncos have also made the tournament, and could be the "Cinderella Story" if they manage to win a couple of games, and make it to the "Sweet 16".
The Michigan Wolverines won the regular season Big 10 Championship, have earned themselves a #2 seed in the Midwest Region. The Wolverines have an overall record of 25-8, and will face #15 Wofford College, tonight (7:10 p.m.), on CBS. Wofford competes in the Southern Conference, and they have an overall record of 20-12. If the Wolverines advance tonight, they'll face the winner of #7 Texas vs. #10 Arizona State, on Saturday.
The Michigan State University basketball team won the Big 10 Tournament, and have earned themselves a #4 seed in the East Region. The Spartans have an overall record of 26-8, and will face #13 University of Delaware, later this afternoon (4:40 p.m.), on TNT. Delaware competes in the Colonial Athletic Conference, and they have an overall record of 25-9. If the Spartans advance, they'll face the winner of #5 Cincinnati vs. #12 Harvard, on Saturday.
The Western Michigan Broncos won the MAC (Mid-American Conference) Tournament Championship, and have earned themselves a #14 seed in the South Region. The Broncos have an overall record of 23-9, and will face #3 Syracuse University, this afternoon (2:45 p.m.), on CBS. Syracuse competes in the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference), and they have an overall record of 27-5. If the Broncos advance, they'll face the winner of #6 Ohio State vs. #11 Dayton, on Saturday.
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Click on http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/ncaa-tournament/brackets/viewable_men
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
View The Most Viewed!
The Mitten State Sports Report currently features 351 posts containing information about local sports, and entertainment in our great state of Michigan. There are exclusive photos from games, and events, along with editorials about the topics that you care about. Every 100th post, the Mitten State Sports Report publishes a Top 10 Most Viewed list of the things that you click on the most. When the Mitten State Sports Report reaches 500 posts, the plan is to publish a fragmented version of the Top 100 Most Viewed posts. Be sure to click on past months to check out all of the archived lists of the most viewed material, and see what other people are clicking on. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com
"Top 10 Most Viewed! 100th Post!" posted 6/3/2013
"Top 10 Most Viewed! 200th Post! posted 9/6/2013
"Top 10 Most Viewed! 300th Post!" posted 12/31/2013
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Which brand of Root Beer is your favorite? Scroll down and vote!
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
February Poll Results
The Mitten State Sports Report unveiled it's first monthly Poll Question in March of last year. Viewers cast their vote on the topics that draw interest, and the results are displayed at the beginning of every month. Be sure to click on past months to check out archived results from past Poll Questions. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Here are the results from last months Poll Question!
Here are the Poll results from the month of February! The question was...
Should the NFL (National Football League) change the way they do the PAT (point after touchdown) attempt?
Yes 34%
No 66%
There was another Poll Question during the month of February! Here's the question, and the results!
How will the U.S.A. men's hockey team finish in Sochi?
Gold Medal 50%
Silver Medal 25%
Bronze Medal 25%
No Medal 0%
The U.S.A. men's hockey team lost the Bronze Medal game to Finland 5-0.
Did you forget to vote last month? Here is another question...
Which school will advance further in this years NCAA men's basketball tournament?
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
Both teams will be eliminated in the same round
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2. Click on your favorite post!
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4. Vote!
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Best of January 2014
The month of January featured 25 posts that were highly viewed by readers all over the world. "Pictures of 2013" received the most views, while information about the Midwest Junior Hockey League, and details regarding the Plymouth Ice Festival also brought in significant traffic. Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material! You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Here are the Top 3 most viewed posts from January 2014!
Best of January 2014
1. "Pictures of 2013" posted 1/28/2014
2. "Did You Know About The MWJHL" posted 1/14/2014
3. "Ice Fest Recap" posted 1/17/2014
Best of the Rest!
"Dogs of 2013" posted 1/28/2014
The Mitten State Sports Report's most viewed post of all time is...
"Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket" posted 6/28/2013
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Broncos vs. Mich Drive
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| Last Monday, The Broncos (in yellow) faced off against the Mich Drive (in white). The game was at Compuware Arena! |
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| Both teams compete in the Eds Hockey over 30 league in Plymouth! |
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| The game was played on the same rink that the Plymouth Whalers play on! |
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| The Broncos (in yellow) scored early, and accumulated 4 goals in the 1st period. |
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| The two teams played three 11 minute periods. |
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| The Broncos celebrated 8 goals on Monday night! |
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| The Broncos goaltender allowed 2 goals, but made several saves against the Mich Drive! |
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| The Broncos controlled the puck for much of the contest! The Broncos are currently in 1st place in the over 30 league! |
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| The Mich Drive are currently in 4th place in the Eds Hockey over 30 league standings! The Championship is March 31st. |
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| The Broncos celebrated the 8-2 victory over the Mich Drive. Click on the links below for more information! |
For more information about Eds Hockey click on edshockey.com
For information about events at Compuware Arena click on compuwarearena.com
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Eds Hockey Revisited
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| Eds Hockey is an adult recreational hockey league that has seperate leagues for different age groups. |
Last Monday, the Mitten State Sports Report attended Compuware Arena to revisit the progress of this years (Fall/Winter) Eds Hockey league season. During the month of October, the Mitten State Sports Report featured several games from the Eds Hockey over 45 league in Plymouth. All of the games were highly viewed, and "Fight Night At Compuware" (posted on October 24th, 2013) was one of the Top 10 most viewed posts of 2013.
The Eds Hockey over 30 league takes the ice on Monday night's, and the league currently consists of four teams. The Broncos (pictured in yellow) are in 1st place with 25 points, and an overall record of 12-6-1. Last Monday, the Broncos defeated the Mich Drive 8-2 on the NHL (National Hockey League) style rink at Compuware Arena. Compuware Arena has an Olympic style rink that is also used for league play. The Mich Drive are currently in 4th place in the over 30 league standings with 13 points, and an overall record of 4-11-5. The over 30 (Fall/Winter) league is winding down, and the Championship game will be held on Monday, March 31st.
Click on the links below for more information about Eds Hockey, or Compuware Arena! You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Be sure to check out exclusive photos from last Monday's Eds Hockey league showdown! Click on the month of October to see exclusive photos from the Eds Hockey over 45 league.
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| The Eds Hockey over 30 league Championship game takes place on March 31st, at Compuware Arena. |
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| Click on the link below for more information about Eds Hockey! |
For more information about Eds Hockey click on edshockey.com
For information about events at Compuware Arena click on compuwarearena.com
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Be sure to check out exclusive photos from last Monday's Eds Hockey showdown!
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