35th Season For Kampe

Greg Kampe is in his 35th season as Head Coach of the Oakland University Men's basketball team.

     Greg Kampe is in his 35th season as Head Coach of the Oakland University Men's basketball team.  Only Jim Boeheim of Syracuse (42 seasons), and Mike Krzyzewski of Duke (38 seasons) have been at the helm of one school longer than Greg Kampe.  The Oakland University basketball team became a NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) Division I program in 1999.  The Golden Grizzlies qualified for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 2005, 2010, and 2011.
     The Oakland University Men's basketball team currently has an overall record of 0-2.  The Golden Grizzlies will be on the road tonight to take on UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) at 10:00 p.m.  Tonight's game can be listened to live on 1130 AM WDFN The Fan.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the Oakland University athletic program.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.











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-  The Oakland University Men's basketball team competes in the Horizon League.



-  The Oakland University Men's basketball team joined the Horizon League for the 2013-2014 season.



-  The Golden Grizzlies play their home games on campus at the Athletics Center O'rena.



-  The Golden Grizzlies official colors are black, and gold.



-  Greg Kampe is a graduate of Bowling Green State University.











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Best of October 2018

     The month of October featured 22 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Midwest.  College hockey, college football, and a MHSAA (Michigan High Scholl Athletic Association) matchup received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.
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1.  "Dansville 29-20 Parkway"  posted 10/29/2018

2.  "MSU 4-3 UofM"  posted 10/9/2018

3.  "CU Football: Intersquad Game"  posted 10/11/2018

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-  "Rush Sees NFL Action"  posted 10/15/2018



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-  "Best of August 2018"  posted 10/1/2018

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The TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month is a photograph of college hockey action at Yost Ice Arena.

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 112 posts in 2018.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 1,074 posts.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 195,701 views.



-  The profile of Tony Pertile has been viewed 27,832 times.











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Not Tryin For Zion

     Zion Williamson is projected to be the #1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA (National Basketball Association) Draft.  The 6'7, 285lb Freshman is averaging 27.5 points per game for the Duke Blue Devils in his first two games.  Zion Williamson has been compared to LeBron James, and former NBA players like Larry Johnson, and Charles Barkley.  Several NBA teams towards the bottom of the standings will position themselves for a chance to land the #1 overall pick as the NBA season wears on.
     The Duke University Blue Devils will host the Eastern Michigan University Eagles tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Duke currently has an overall record of 2-0, and the Blue Devils are ranked #1 in the Country according to the latest AP (Associated Press) Poll.  The Eastern Michigan University Eagles currently have an overall record of 3-0, but tonight's game will be their first road test of the season.  Tonight's game can bee seen on ESPN3, or FSD+ (Fox Sports Detroit +).
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Eastern Michigan University athletic program, or the Duke University athletic program.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











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-  Zion Williamson is from Spartanburg, South Carolina.



-  Zion Williamson was a 2018 McDonald's All-American.



-  Zion Williamson wears #1 for the Duke Blue Devils.



-  #3 Paul Jackson is leading the EMU Eagles in scoring this season.  Jackson is averaging 18.5 points per game in three games.



-  The EMU Eagles will be on the road to play #2 overall Kansas on December 29th, 2018.  











For more information about the Duke University athletic program click on  www.goduke.com



For more information about Eastern Michigan University athletics click on  https://emueagles.com



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Ocelots 7-5 Ball State

On Saturday, November 10th, the Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team defeated the Ball State University Cardinals 7-5.

     On Saturday, November 10th, the Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team defeated the Ball State University Cardinals 7-5.  The Ocelots also defeated the Cardinals 10-4 on Friday night.  Both teams compete in Division 3 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Saturday's college hockey showdown.
     The Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team currently has an overall record of 4-7-1.  The Ball State University hockey team currently has an overall record of 2-8.  Click on the links below for more information about the Ball State University athletic program, or Schoolcraft College.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Follow the Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team all season long on Twitter.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Both teams compete in Division 3 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

Saturday's game was played at the Redford Ice Arena.

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-  Rob Lindsay is the Head Coach of the Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team.



-  The Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team has won four games in a row.



-  The Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team competes in the Independent Conference.



-  The Ball State University Men's hockey team competes in the Indiana Collegiate Hockey Conference.  



-  The Ball State University hockey team is on Twitter.











For more information about Schoolcraft College click on  www.schoolcraft.edu



For more information about Ball State University athletics click on  https://ballstatesports.com



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  http://achahockey.org



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UofM-D 12-0 Utah

On Saturday, November 3rd, the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines defeated the University of Utah Utes 12-0.

     On Saturday, November 3rd, the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines defeated the University of Utah Utes 12-0.  Both teams compete in Division 1 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from last Saturday's college hockey showdown.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn hockey team currently has an overall record of 7-1.  The Wolverines are ranked #2 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Division 1 Poll.  Click on the link below for more information about the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program.
     The University of Utah hockey team currently has an overall record of 7-5. The Utes are ranked #22 in the Country according to the latest ACHA Division 1 Poll.  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Utah hockey team, or the Utah Utes athletic program.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the ACHA.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Both teams compete in Division 1 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

The Wolverines currently have an overall record of 7-1.

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-  Chris Haltinner is the Head Coach of the University of Michigan Dearborn hockey team.



-  Brett Huras is the Head Coach of the University of Utah hockey team.



-  The University of Michigan Dearborn hockey team competes in the Independent League.



-  The University of Utah hockey team also competes in the Independent League.  



-  The University of Michigan Dearborn hockey team previously competed in the GLCHL (Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League).



-  The WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference) will join Division 1 of the ACHA beginning in 2019-2020.



-  On October 27th, 2018, the University of Michigan Dearborn hockey team defeated Illinois State University 12-1.



-  The University of Michigan Dearborn hockey program has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2013.











For more information about the UofM-D athletic program click on  athletics.umdearborn.edu  



For more info about the Utah Utes hockey team click on  https://universityofutahhockey.com



For more info about the Utah Utes athletic program click on  https://utahutes.com



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  http://achahockey.org



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Michigan Dearborn Adds Golf

The University of Michigan Dearborn is adding Men's, and Women's Golf to their athletic department.

     The University of Michigan Dearborn is adding Men's, and Women's Golf to their athletic department.  Both teams will begin playing in the 2019-2020 season.  The Wolverines have already hired Kelly Kuhlman to be the Head Coach of the Men's team, and the Women's team.  The University of Michigan Dearborn is a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) program, and the Wolverines compete in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the NAIA, the WHAC, or the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.











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-  Kelly Kuhlman is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.



-  Matt Beaudry is the Athletic Director at the University of Michigan Dearborn.



-  The UofM-D athletic department recently revamped their official website.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has featured UofM-D athletics every year since 2013.











For more information about the UofM-D athletic program click on  athletics.umdearborn.edu



For NAIA stats, and standings click on  www.naia.org



For WHAC stats, and standings click on  http://www.whac.net



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Bowman Gray on Discovery

     "Race Night At Bowman Gray" is a new reality television series that can be seen on the Discovery Channel.  "Race Night At Bowman Gray" gives viewers a behind the scenes look at the trials and tribulations of a race car driver.  The show focuses on the Modified Division, and highlights specific race car drivers like Burt Myers, Tim Brown, Jason Myers, Jonathon Brown, and George Brunnhoelzl III.  "Race Night At Bowman Gray" includes all of the drama that you would expect from a reality television show.  Bowman Gray Stadium is a quarter mile asphalt oval track located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about Bowman Gray Stadium, or the Discovery Channel.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.











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-  Burt Myers has won the Modified Division Championship at Bowman Gray Stadium several times.



-  Tim Brown has also won the Modified Division Championship at Bowman Gray Stadium several times.



-  Bowman Gray Stadium's nickname is "The Madhouse".



-  Bowman Gray Stadium opened in 1937.











For more information about Bowman Gray Stadium click on  https://bowmangrayracing.com



For more information about the Discovery Channel click on  https://www.discovery.com



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Blog of Month - November 2018

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     Pride of Detroit (a Detroit Lions Community) has a great sports blog for fans of the Detroit Lions.  Pride of Detroit provides news, and information about the Detroit Lions from a fans point of view.  Pride of Detroit is one of 320 blogs on SB Nation.  Jeremy Reisman is the Managing Editor for Pride of Detroit.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Pride of Detroit.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.











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-  SB Nation was originally known as Sports Blog Nation.



-  SB Nation launched back in 2005.



-  Pride of Detroit features Fan Posts.



-  Pride of Detroit is on Facebook, and Twitter.  











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FRS Sports Is Fancred

     FanRag Sports was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month back in April of 2017.  The site rebranded, and became FRS Sports Network in April of 2018.  FRS Sports Network was bought by Fancred Sports in June of 2018.
     Fancred Sports covers major sports like baseball, football, basketball, and soccer.  Jon Heyman, Dan Treacy, Brendan O'Sullivan, and Andrew Gelinas write articles for Fancred Sports.  Click on the link below for more information about Fancred Sports.
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-  Jon Heyman wrote articles for FanRag Sports, and FRS Sports Network.  



-  Adam Mankuta, Cameron Smith, and Jeff Kallman also write articles for Fancred Sports.



-  Nick Shorestein, and John Wozniak also write articles for Fancred Sports.



-  Fancred Sports covers Fantasy Football.











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NJCAA Games On Demand

     NJCAA TV broadcasts live, and on demand NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) games.  The state of Michigan has several schools that compete in the NJCAA.  The MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) features twenty colleges, and nineteen of them are located in our great state.  Click on the links below for more information about NJCAA TV, the NJCAA, or the MCCAA.
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-  NJCAA TV broadcasts live, and on demand NJCAA football games.  



-  NJCAA TV can also be found on Facebook, and Twitter.



-  NJCAA TV has been broadcasting NJCAA games since 2009.



-  Ancilla College (Indiana) is the only MCCAA member that is not from the state of Michigan.











For more information about NJCAA TV click on  www.njcaatv.com/landing/index



For more information about the NJCAA click on  www.njcaa.org  



For more information about the MCCAA click on  www.mccaa.org



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SVL ON ESPN 100.9-FM

     A live broadcast of the "SVL (Saginaw Valley League) Game of the Week" can be heard every Friday night on ESPN 100.9-FM.  The station also features another Friday night SVL matchup that can be listened to on their official website.  ESPN 100.9-FM reaches the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City surrounding areas.
     Football in the Saginaw Valley League consists of fifteen high schools from the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City surrounding areas.  There will be five SVL teams competing in the second round of the MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) Football Playoffs tonight.  Click on the links below for more information about the MHSAA, or ESPN 100.9-FM.
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-  ESPN 100.9-FM also broadcasts "Shep, Shower 'N' Shave", "Golic & Wingo", "The Huge Show", and the "Dan Le Batard Show".



-  The official ESPN 100.9-FM website features recent news articles regarding MHSAA football.



-  ESPN 100.9-FM is on Twitter, and Facebook.



-  Midland High School (7-3) will host Midland Dow (6-4) tonight in a rematch of the City Championship.



-  Lapeer High School (10-0) will host Oxford High School (8-2) tonight.  



-  Mt. Pleasant High School (10-0) will host Cedar Springs High School (9-1) tonight.



-  Flint Powers Catholic High School (7-3) will be on the road tonight against Williamston High School (8-2).











For more information about ESPN 100.9-FM click on  https://www.espn1009.com



For MHSAA stats, and standings click on  www.mhsaa.com



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CU Football: Intersquad

On Sunday, October 28th, the Concordia University football team held an intersquad game for their Reserves.

     On Sunday, October 28th, the Concordia University football team held an intersquad game for their Reserves.  The Red team came back in dramatic fashion to defeat the White team 17-13.  The Concordia University Cardinals are a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) program, and the football team competes in the MSFA (Mid-States Football Association).  The Concordia University football team currently has an overall record of 7-2, and the Cardinals are ranked #15 in the Country.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of last Sunday's college football intersquad game.  Click on the links below for more information about the NAIA, the MSFA, or the Concordia University athletic program.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

The Red team came back in dramatic fashion to defeat the White team 17-13.

The Concordia University Cardinals are a NAIA program, and the football team competes in the MSFA.

The Concordia University football team currently has an overall record of 7-2.

The Cardinals are currently ranked #15 in the Country.

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-  Cardinals Quarterback #15 Roger Engle has thrown for 1,640 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions in 9 games this season.



-  Cardinals Wide Receiver #3 Roderick Dailey has 37 receptions for 544 yards, and 5 touchdowns in 9 games this season.



-  Cardinals Running Back #13 Joe Conner has 140 carries for 902 yards, and 10 touchdowns in 7 games this season.



- The Concordia University football team has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2014.











For more information about Concordia University athletics click on  www.concordiacardinals.com



For NAIA stats, and standings click on  http://www.naia.org



For MSFA stats, and standings click on  www.mid-statesfootball.org  



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