MUSL Open Division Returns!

Belle Isle FC (in orange) defeated FSC Lightning (in white) 2-1 yesterday in Plymouth! 

     The MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) returned to action for their 2014 campaign, and several familiar teams are back this season.  The Mitten State Sports Report was in Plymouth yesterday for MUSL Open Division action between Belle Isle FC, and FSC Lightning.  Belle Isle FC won the 2013 MUSL Open Division Founders Cup, and they've started off this season on a positive note.  They defeated FSC Lightning 2-1 yesterday afternoon behind the old Visteon Plant.
     Belle Isle FC is owned and operated by Robert Anderson, and is currently in 2nd place in Conference B of the MUSL Open Division standings with 4 points, and an overall record of 1-0-1.  Belle Isle FC has only allowed 1 goal to be scored against them in 2 games.
     FSC Lightning is also owned and operated by Robert Anderson, and is currently in 4th place in Conference B of the MUSL Open Division standings with 3 points, and an overall record of 1-1.  Samer Sahoury leads FSC Lightning in scoring with 1 goal.
     The old Visteon Plant is located on Sheldon Road, and M-14 in Plymouth, and is now known as the ACH (Automotive Components Holdings) Plant.  The MUSL Open League consists of 14 teams, and 2 Conferences. There are 6 teams in Conference A, and 8 teams in Conference B.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan United Soccer League.  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 yesterday's MUSL matchup in Plymouth!

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Heat '13' vs. Magic '95'

66-16     3.  Miami Heat '2012-2013'                                          57-25     6.  Orlando Magic '1994-1995'









           Head Coach:  Erik Spoelstra                                                      Head Coach:  Brian Hill










                  Starting Lineup                                                                      Starting Lineup









PG  Mario Chalmers                                                                           PG  Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway


SG  Dwyane Wade                                                                             SG  Nick Anderson


SF  LeBron James                                                                              SF  Donald Royal


PF  Udonis Haslem                                                                            PF  Horace Grant


C  Chris Bosh                                                                                    C  Shaquille O'neal


   Bench Players                                                                                      Bench Players


SG  Ray Allen                                                                                   SF  Dennis Scott


SF  Shane Battier                                                                              PG  Brian Shaw


PF  Rashard Lewis                                                                             C  Tree Rollins


PG  Norris Cole                                                                                 SG  Anthony Bowie


C  Chris "Bird Man" Anderson                                                             PF  Jeff Turner


SF  James Jones                                                                                PF  Anthony Avent


C  Joel Anthony                                                                                 SG  Brooks Thompson











                                     Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:





-  Penny Hardaway, and Shaquille O'Neal would cause problems for the Heat!


-  The Heat bench is much stronger then the Magic's bench!


-  Dwyane Wade usually steps up in big games!


-  Dennis Scott, and Brian Shaw would be x-factors for the Magic!


-  The Magic were 11-10 during the 1995 NBA Playoffs!  The Magic were swept in the NBA Finals by the Houston Rockets!


-  The Heat were 16-7 during the 2013 NBA Playoffs!  The Heat won the NBA Championship!









                                 Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection





Game 1  Orlando 98 - Miami 92


Game 2  Miami 108 - Orlando 90


Game 3  Orlando 105 - Miami 100


Game 4  Miami 101 - Orlando 93


Game 5  Miami 107 - Orlando 102


Game 6  Orlando 92 - Miami 88


Game 7  Miami 100 - Orlando 88





         

          The Miami Heat '2012-2013' advance over the Orlando Magic '1994-1995' in 7 games!  














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Suns '93' vs. Spurs '03'

62-20     4.  Phoenix Suns '1992-1993'                                  62-20     5.  San Antonio Spurs '2002-2003'







    Head Coach:  Paul Westphal                                                           Head Coach:  Greg Popovich







            Starting Lineup                                                                                 Starting Lineup







PG  Kevin Johnson                                                                             PG  Tony Parker


SG  Dan Majerle                                                                                SG  Steven Jackson


SF  Richard Dumas                                                                             SF  Bruce Bowen


PF  Charles Barkley                                                                            PF  Tim Duncan


C  Mark West                                                                                     C  David Robinson


   Bench Players                                                                                        Bench Players


SF  Cedric Ceballos                                                                            SG  Manu Ginobili


SG  Danny Ainge                                                                                 PF  Malik Rose


C  Oliver "Pig" Miller                                                                           PG  Speedy Claxton


PF  Tom Chambers                                                                             PG  Steve Kerr


PG  Frank Johnson                                                                             SG  Steve Smith


PF  Jerrod Mustaf                                                                               C  Kevin Willis


PG  Negele Knight                                                                              PF  Danny Ferry














                                    Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:  





-  Charles Barkley would struggle offensively against the combination of Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Bruce Bowen!


-  The 3-point shooting of Dan Majerle, and Danny Ainge would keep the Phoenix Suns close throughout the series!


-  The Spurs bench would outscore the Suns bench!  Manu Ginobili, Steve Kerr, Malik Rose, and Steve Smith would all be effective throughout the series!


-  The Spurs have the stronger overall roster on paper (or on a blog)!


-  The Phoenix Suns were 13-11 during the 1993 NBA Playoffs!  The Suns lost to the Bulls in the NBA Finals!


-  The Spurs were 15-5 during the 2003 NBA Playoffs!  The Spurs won the NBA Championship!











                                      Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection





Game 1  Spurs 98 - Suns 92


Game 2  Spurs 103 - Suns 88


Game 3 Spurs 101 - Suns 91


Game 4  Suns 105 - Spurs 104 - OT


Game 5  Spurs 92 - Suns 89








        The San Antonio Spurs '2002-2003' advance over the Phoenix Suns '1992-1993' in 5 games!














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11-20 Most Viewed! 410th Post!

    I've decided to post a Top 11-20 list of the most viewed posts on the Mitten State Sports Report!  The "Top 10 Most Viewed!  400th Post!" published on May 4th, 2014 was highly viewed, and inspired this list!  Auto racing at Flat Rock Speedway, Plymouth Whalers hockey, and Michigan Bucks soccer all received several views. Classic Cars, the Rifle River, and the MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) also made the list!  Be sure 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 is a list of the Top 11-20 most viewed posts!











                                            Top 11-20 Most Viewed Posts!














11.  "Error Stats For Umpires"  posted 5/11/2013

12.  "Whalers First Round Photo Album"  posted 4/11/2012

13.  "School Bus Racing Photo Album"  posted 2/4/2013

14. "Fight Night At Compuware!"  posted 10/24/2013

15.   "Pro Soccer in Saline!"  posted 6/12/13

                                       

16.  "Red Wings Alumni Defeat Wild Wings 9-4"  posted 3/4/2013

17.  "Rush Winning Weekend!"  posted 7/1/2013

18.  "Redford Car Show!"  posted 8/15/2013

19.  "Flat Rock Speedway Photo Album"  posted 5/16/2012

20.  "Rifle River Hidden Entrance!"  posted 7/29/2013

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SuperSonics '96 vs. Rockets '94'

64-18     2.  Seattle SuperSonics '1995-1996'                  58-24     7.  Houston Rockets '1993-1994'









            Head Coach:  George Karl                                                Head Coach:  Rudy Tomjanovic










                 Starting Lineup                                                                       Starting Lineup









PG  Gary Payton                                                                             PG  Kenny Smith "The Jet"


SG  Hersey Hawkins                                                                       SG  Vernon Maxwell


SF  Detlef Schrempf                                                                        SF  Robert Horry  "Big Shot Bob"


PF  Shawn Kemp                                                                             PF  Otis Thorpe


C  Ervin Johnson                                                                              C  Hakeem Olajuwon


     Bench Players                                                                                     Bench Players


PG  Nate McMillan                                                                          PG  Sam Cassell


SG  David Wingate                                                                          SG  Mario Elie


SF  Vincent Askew                                                                          SF  Carl Herrera


PF  Sam Perkins                                                                              PF  Matt Bullard


C  Frank Brickowski                                                                        PG  Scott Brooks


PG  Eric Snow                                                                                 SF  Chris Jent


C  Steve Sheffler                                                                              PF  Earl Cureton











                                   Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:  





-  Gary Payton would have trouble driving the lane with Hakeem Olajuwon patrolling the paint!


-  Both rosters are almost equal in talent, but Sam Cassell could be a difference maker off the bench!


-  The SuperSonics swept the Rockets in the 2nd round of the 1996 Playoffs in decisive fashion!


-  The Supersonics were 13-8 during the 1996 NBA Playoffs!  They lost to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals!


-  The Rockets were 15-8 during the 1994 NBA Playoffs!  The Rockets won the NBA Championship!


-  Hakeem Olajuwon would be effective on both the offensive, and defensive side of the ball!  











                                  Mitten State Sports Report Series Projection!  





Game 1  Seattle 105 - Houston 101


Game 2  Seattle 100- Houston 93


Game 3  Houston 97 - Seattle 91


Game 4  Houston 101 - Seattle 91


Game 5  Seattle 109 - Houston 106


Game 6  Houston 98 - Seattle 95


Game 7  Houston 101- Seattle 98







     The Houston Rockets '1993-1994' advance over the Seattle SuperSonics '1995-1996' in 7 games!  














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76ers '83' vs. Pistons '89'

#11 Isiah Thomas lead the 1988-1989 Detroit Pistons to an NBA Championship!  They swept the Lakers in the Finals!

65-17     4.  Philadelphia 76ers ' 1982-1983'                   63-19     5.  Detroit Pistons '1988-1989'









             Head Coach:  Billy Cunningham                                             Head Coach:  Chuck Daly









                     Starting Lineup                                                                  Starting Lineup









PG  Maurice "Mo" Cheeks                                                       PG  Isiah Thomas


SG  Andrew Toney                                                                  SG  Joe Dumars


SF  Julius Erving "Dr. J."                                                           SF  Mark Aquire


PF  Marc Iavaroni                                                                    PF  Rick Mahorn


C  Moses Malone                                                                     C  Bill Laimbeer


   Bench Players                                                                             Bench Players


PF  Reggie Johnson                                                                 SF  Dennis "Worm" Rodman


SG  Clint Richardson                                                               SG  Vinnie "The Microwave"  Johnson


C  Clemon Johnson                                                                  C  James "Buddha"  Edwards


PG  Franklin Edwards                                                              PF  John "Spider" Salley


SF  Bobby Jones                                                                     SG  John Long


SF  Sam Quinn                                                                        SF  Fennis Dembo


C  Mark McNamara                                                                PG  Micheal Williams


PF  Earl Cureton












                                   Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:





-  Moses Malone would be a force down low for the 76ers, but the Pistons would have the bodies to matchup!


-  The 76ers would struggle to win at the Palace!  The '82-83' 76ers were 30-11 on the road!


-  The Pistons backcourt consisting of Isiah Thomas, and Joe Dumars would control the tempo!


-  Bill Laimbeer's 3-point shooting would force Moses Malone out of the paint!


-  Moses Malone, and Julius Erving "Dr. J." would get 'superstar' foul calls in Philadelphia.  They would get into foul trouble at the Palace!


-  The '1988-1989' Pistons were 15-2 during the Postseason!  Their only 2 losses were against the Chicago Bulls!


-  The '1988-1989' Pistons won the NBA Championship!


-  The '1982-1983' Philadelphia 76ers were 12-1 during the Postseason!  Their only loss was against the Milwaukee Bucks!


-  The '1982-1983' 76ers won the NBA Championship!


-  The Pistons roster featured several more nicknames then the 76ers!  This has no affect on the series!









                                     Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection







Game 1  Detroit 116 - Philadelphia 112   OT


Game 2  Philadelphia 104- Detroit 103


Game 3  Detroit  100 - Philadelphia 90


Game 4  Detroit 104 - Philadelphia 96


Game 5  Detroit 112 -  Philadelphia 111   OT







        The Detroit Pistons '1988-1989' advance over the Philadelphia 76ers '1982-1983' in 5 games!











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Bucks vs. Fire U23

"Buckster" had the crowd pumped up for Michigan Bucks soccer!  The Bucks defeated the Fire U23 4-0.

The Michigan Bucks improved their record to 9-2-3.  The Bucks have 30 points, and lead the PDL Great Lakes Division!

The Chicago Fire U23 could not score against the Bucks last night!  The Fire U23 fell to 7-5-2 overall with 23 points!

The Michigan Bucks have qualified for the 2014 PDL Playoffs!  The Bucks will play the St. Louis Lions this Friday!

The Bucks #16 Gerald Ben made life difficult for Chicago last night.  Ben is a forward for the Bucks. 

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Bucks 4 - Fire U23 0

The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire U23 4-0 last night in Pontiac!

     The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire U23 4-0 last night at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac. Both teams compete in the Premier Development League (PDL), and both teams have been featured before on the Mitten State Sports Report!  This was the final home game of the regular season for the Bucks, but the team has already qualified for the 2014 PDL Postseason.  The Bucks are currently in 1st place in the PDL Great Lakes Division with 30 points, and an overall record of 9-2-3.
     The Michigan Bucks will battle the St. Louis Lions this Friday in Des Moines, Iowa in the 1st round of the Premier Development League Playoffs!  The Bucks have clinched the PDL Great Lakes Division title for a remarkable 11th time, and the club has qualified for the PDL Postseason for the 17th time!  The Michigan Bucks have never had a losing season in their 19 years of PDL soccer!
     Be sure to check out exclusive photos from last nights Michigan Bucks 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire U23.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Michigan Bucks, or the Premier Development League!

The Michigan Bucks celebrated the 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire U23.  The Bucks are ready for the PDL Playoffs!

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May Poll Results! 2014

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                      Here are the Poll Results for the month of May, 2014!  The question was...














                            Should Major League Baseball lift the lifetime ban on Pete Rose?












Yes                                                                                                   100%














No                                                                                                         0%














Q:                                 Why is there no Poll Question for the month of July?












A:                                Because of the NBA All-Time Playoffs!  Scroll down and vote!  

Could the 1989 Detroit Pistons defeat the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers in a 7 game series?  Scroll down and vote!

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Best of May 2014

     The month of May featured 6 posts that were highly viewed by people all over the globe!  The Mitten State Sports Report's 400th post received the most views, and "Do We Need The Clippers?" posted 5/1/2014 received several views as well.  Be sure 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 of May!

















                                                         Best of May 2014
















1.  "Top 10 Most Viewed! 400th Post!"  posted 5/4/2014

                                                                                   

2.  "Do We Need The Clippers?"  posted 5/1/2014

3.  "NBA All-Time Playoffs! 1st Rnd"  posted 5/4/2014

                             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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Best of April 2014

                                                                 

     The month of April featured 31 posts that were highly viewed by people over all over the world!  College baseball, and college softball received the most views during April as several local schools were featured!  Be sure to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!  Scroll down to see the Top 3 most viewed posts of April!  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten Sate Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com














                                                          Best of April 2014















1.  "College Baseball Returns"  posted 4/6/2014

                                                                       

2.  "College Softball: MU vs. AC"  posted 4/8/2014

                                                           

3.  "College Softball: Mott at HFCC" posted 4/13/2014

 






















                          The Mitten State Sports Report's most viewed post of all time is...
















"Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket"  posted 6/28/2014

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Scroll down and vote in the NBA All-Time Playoffs! Pistons '89' vs. 76ers '83' Rockets '94' vs. Seattle '96'



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Flat Rock Photos 7/12/2014

Flat Rock Speedway featured 3 50 lap races last Saturday followed by a firework show!

The 50 Lap Street Stock race was entertaining from start to finish!  Cory Duane picked up the win! 

There were several close calls during the Figure 8 50 lap race!  Robbie Loving picked up the win!

The crowd at Flat Rock Speedway was fired up to see the "Motor City Mad Men, and One Crazy Woman"!

Cory Duane and the #46 car raced side by side with several drivers during the 50 Lap Street Stock race!

There was a firework show after the races were completed!

There was a UFO (unidentified flying object) hovering around the sky during the firework show!

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Cory Duane Wins at Flat Rock!

Cory Duane and the #46 car won the Street Stock 50 Lap race at Flat Rock Speedway! 

Guy Fire and the #84 car battled for the lead through most of the race! 

     Cory Duane and the #46 car won the Street Stock 50 Lap race at Flat Rock Speedway last Saturday night!  The evening featured three 50 lap races, followed by a firework show!  The Street Stock race was my favorite race of the evening, and the entire event would have been fit for prime time television!
     Scott Selmi and the #24 car lead the Street Stock race early, but Guy Fire, and Cory Duane eventually made their way to the front.  Fire, and Duane battled side by side, but Guy Fire rear ended a car (that was being lapped) with about three laps to go!  Cory Duane and the #46 car held on for the victory!

Steve Cronenwett Jr. and the #21 car won the Late Model 50 Lap Feature!   

Cronenwett Jr. and the #21 car picked up the win at Flat Rock Speedway!

     Steve Cronenwett Jr. and the #21 car entered last Saturday with the most points (1430) in the ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) Late Model Division, and Cronenwett Jr. completed the night with a victory at Flat Rock Speedway!  Cronenwett Jr. cruised his way past the rest of the field to pick up the win in the Late Model 50 Lap Feature!

Robbie Loving and the #16 car won the Figure 8 50 Lap Feature!

     The "Motor City Mad Men, and One Crazy Woman" came out to a packed crowd at Flat Rock Speedway, and when the dust settled Robbie Loving and the #16 car won the Figure 8 50 Lap race!  Greg Studt and the #33 stayed close to Loving throughout the race, but Loving held on to pick up the victory!

The packed crowd at Flat Rock Speedway was excited for the Figure 8 50 Lap race!  Robbie Loving picked up the win!

     There was a firework show after the races were completed!  The show began slow, but picked up momentum towards the end.  There was a UFO (unidentified flying object) hovering around the sky during the firework display flashing red, and (sometimes) green lights!  Click on the link below for more information about Flat Rock Speedway!
     Be sure to check out exclusive photos from last Saturday's "Triple 50's and Fireworks" show!  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com

There was a firework show after all of the races were completed!  Click on the link below!  

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Be sure to check out exclusive photos from last Saturday's "Triple 50's and Fireworks" show!