Football: USFL News

 

     The reboot of the USFL (United States Football League) is set to kick off in April of 2022, and games will be televised on FS1 (Fox Sports 1).  The USFL relaunch will feature eight teams, and two divisions.  The North Division will include the Michigan Panthers, the New Jersey Generals, the Philadelphia Stars, and the Pittsburgh Maulers.  The South Division will include the Birmingham Stallions, the Houston Gamblers, the New Orleans Breakers, and the Tampa Bay Bandits.  All eight franchises competed in the original USFL that ran from 1983-1985.  The Michigan Panthers won the 1983 USFL Championship.    

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-  Former NFL Wide Receiver Anthony Carter played for the Michigan Panthers.

-  Former NFL Running Back Herschel Walker played for the New Jersey Generals.  

-  Former NFL Quarterback Jim Kelly played for the Houston Gamblers. 

-  Former NFL Quarterback Doug Flutie, former NFL Defensive Lineman Reggie White, and former NFL Quarterback Steve Young also played in the USFL.  

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Crawford In Chicago

 

     Chicago Bears Cornerback #21 Xavier Crawford is currently playing in his 3rd season in the NFL (National Football League).  Crawford spent most of his early pro career on practice squads, but Crawford did see limited action in each of his first two seasons in the NFL.  Crawford's playing time, and production have increased, and Crawford currently has 7 tackles including 4 solo tackles in 10 games played this season.  

     Xavier Crawford played college football at Central Michigan University in 2018 after transferring from Oregon State University.  The Houston Texans selected Xavier Crawford in the 6th round (195th overall pick) of the 2019 NFL Draft.  Xavier Crawford was born in Pittsburg, California.  

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-  Xavier Crawford is listed at 5'11, 185 lbs.  

-  Xavier Crawford wore #22 at Central Michigan University. 

-  Xavier Crawford played in 3 games for the Chicago Bears last season.   

-  Xavier Crawford played in 5 games in his first two NFL seasons with the Houston Texans, and the Miami Dolphins.

-  The Chicago Bears are currently riding a 5-game losing streak. 

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Robinson Doubtful

 

      Chicago Bears Wide Receiver #12 Allen Robinson II is listed as doubtful for today's Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.  Robinson sat out last week after injuring his hamstring in week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Allen Robinson II played high school football at (Orchard Lake) St. Mary's Preparatory.  Robinson went on to play college football at Penn State University.  Allen Robinson II was born in Detroit, Michigan.  

      Allen Robinson II currently has 30 catches for 339 yards, and 1 touchdown in 9 games played this season.  Robinson has recorded more than 1,000 yards per season three times in his NFL (National Football League) career including a 1,400-yard season in 2015.  The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Allen Robinson II in the 2nd round (61st overall pick) of the 2014 NFL Draft.  The Chicago Bears are currently in 3rd place in the NFC (National Football Conference) North standings with an overall record of 3-7.  

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-  Allen Robinson II is listed at 6'2, 220 lbs.  

-  Allen Robinson II wore #8 at Penn State University.  

-  Allen Robinson II had 3 catches for 63 yards against the Detroit Lions earlier this season.   

-  The Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 24-14 earlier this season. 

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McDowell In Cleveland

 

     Defensive End #95 Myles Garrett is often the first guy mentioned when people talk about the Cleveland Browns Defensive Line, but Defensive Tackle #58 Malik McDowell is chipping in nicely for the Browns in his first season in the NFL (National Football League).  McDowell currently has 21 tackles including 13 solo tackles in 11 games played this season.  Malik McDowell has also accumulated 3 sacks this season.  

     Malik McDowell played college football at Michigan State University from 2014-2016.  McDowell also played high school football at Loyola High School (in Detroit), and at Southfield High School. The Seattle Seahawks selected Malik McDowell in the 2nd round (35th overall pick) of the 2017 NFL Draft, but the Seahawks released McDowell in 2019.  The Cleveland Browns signed Malik McDowell in 2021.  Malik McDowell was born in Detroit.  

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-  Malik McDowell is listed at 6'6, 295 lbs.  

-  Malik McDowell wore #4 at Michigan State University. 

-  Malik McDowell recorded 1 solo tackle against the Detroit Lions last Sunday.  

-  Myles Garrett was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 1st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Loyer Looks To Lead Wildcats

     Junior Guard #0 Foster Loyer is looking to help lead the Davidson College Men's basketball team after transferring from Michigan State University where he spent the previous three seasons.  Foster Loyer is currently the Wildcats third leading scorer with 13.2 points per game in five games played this season.  Loyer is also shooting over 50% from three point range making 13 of 24 attempts from behind the arc.  Foster Lawyer played high school basketball at Clarkston High School.  Loyer was the recipient of the 2017-2018 Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award (Mr. Michigan Basketball).  

     The Davidson College Men's basketball team currently has an overall record of 3-2.  Davidson College is a NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I program, and the Wildcats compete in the Atlantic 10.  The Wildcats are currently lead in scoring by Junior Guard #1 Hyunjung Lee with 15.4 points per game.  Wildcats Senior Forward #35 Luka Brajkovic is the currently the Wildcats second leading scorer with 14.2 points per game.

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-  Foster Loyer is listed at 6'0, 175 lbs.  

-  Foster Loyer has a younger brother (Fletcher Loyer) that plays high school basketball in Indiana.  

-  Foster Loyer scored 27 points vs. Delaware this season. 

-  The Wildcats roster also includes Sophomore Guard #5 Grant Huffman, Junior Guard #13 Michael Jones, and Sophomore Forward #3 Sam Mennenga.  

-  The Davidson College football team (8-2) has qualified for the 2021 FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) Playoffs.  The Wildcats will travel to Kennesaw State University (10-1) this Saturday for a first round matchup. 

-  The Kennesaw State University Owls only loss this season was at Georgia Tech 45-17.  

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UofM-D 2-1 Cleary

 

On Friday, November 19th, the UofM-D Wolverines defeated the Cleary Cougars 2-1 in Dearborn.

     On Friday, November 19th, the University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team defeated the Cleary University Cougars 2-1 in Dearborn.  The Wolverines also earned a 7-4 victory over the Cougars on Saturday afternoon in Howell.  Both schools are members of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association), and both teams compete against each other in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Friday's hockey game in Dearborn. 

     The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's hockey team currently has a conference record of 8-4, and an overall record of 10-7-1 (1 shootout loss).  The Wolverines are currently riding a six-game winning streak.  The Cleary University Men's hockey team currently has a conference record of 2-10, and an overall record of 3-13.  The Cougars are currently riding a six-game losing streak.  

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The Wolverines currently have an overall record of 10-7-1 (1 shootout loss).

The Cleary Cougars currently have an overall record of 3-13.

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-  The Cougars, and Wolverines both compete in Division 1 of the ACHA.  

-  #22 Forward Gavin Lawrie, and #11 Mathieu LaForest each scored a goal for the Wolverines on Friday night.

-  #91 Forward Ben Gledhow scored a goal for the Cougars on Friday night.

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

-  Colin Ronayne is the Head Coach of the Cleary University Men's hockey team. 

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FPHL News: November 2021

     The Port Huron Prowlers are currently in 4th place in the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League) standings with 9 points, and an overall record of 2-2-1-1 (1 overtime win, and 1 overtime loss).  The FPHL awards three points for a win, two points for an overtime win, and 1 point for an overtime loss.  The FPHL was previously known as the Federal Hockey League until the end of the 2017-2018 season. 

     The 2021-2022 FPHL season features seven teams including the Binghamton Black Bears, the Carolina Thunderbirds, the Columbus River Dragons, the Danbury Hat Tricks, the Delaware Thunder, the Port Huron Prowlers, and the Watertown Wolves.  The Danbury Hat Tricks are currently in 1st place in the FPHL standings with 11 points, and an overall record of 3-1-1 (1 overtime win).  The Binghamton Black Bears are an expansion team competing in their first FPHL season.  The Columbus River Dragons won the 2021 Ignite Cup (FPHL Championship).  The Ignite Cup was formerly known as the Commissioner's Cup before last season.  

     The Motor City Rockers were supposed to compete in the 2021-2022 FPHL season, but the team has remained dormant for the second season in a row.  The Rockers have yet to play a FPHL game after announcing their arrival in 2020.  The Rockers become the third FHL/FPHL team from the state of Michigan to cease operations.  The Battle Creek Rumble Bees competed in the FPHL during the 2019-2020 season, and the St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints competed in the FHL during the 2016-2017 season.

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-  The Carolina Thunderbirds won the 2019 Commissioner's Cup (FPHL Championship).  

-  The Port Huron Prowlers won the 2016 Commissioner's Cup (FHL Championship).

-  Prowlers Forward #92 Dalton Jay has 4 goals, and 9 assists in 6 games this season.

-  Matt Graham is the Head Coach, and General Manager of the Port Huron Prowlers.  #51 Matt Graham also plays Forward for the Prowlers. 

-  Alex Johnson is an Assistant Coach for the Port Huron Prowlers.  #25 Alex Johnson is also a Defenseman for the Prowlers. 

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Junior Hockey In Redford

On Saturday November 13th, the Detroit Fighting Irish defeated the Motor City Hockey Club 8-1.

     On Saturday, November 13th, the Detroit Fighting Irish (in black, and yellow) defeated the Motor City Hockey Club (in red, and white) 8-1 at Redford Ice Arena located at 12400 Beech Daly Road, in Redford.  Both teams compete against each other in the Premier Division of the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League).  The Fighting Irish also defeated the Motor City Hockey Club 9-3 on Friday night.  Scroll down to see an exclusive photograph of Saturday's USPHL game in Redford.  

     The Detroit Fighting Irish are currently in 5th place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 11 points and an overall record of 5-8-1 (1 overtime loss).  The Motor City Hockey Club is currently in 7th place in the USPHL Mid West East Division standings with 6 points, and an overall record of 1-9-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shoot out loss).  

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-  The Detroit Fighting Irish were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 11/11/2019.  

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report twice in February of 2015.

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report several times in 2014. 

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish previously competed in the Midwest Junior Hockey League.  The Fighting Irish joined the USPHL in 2015.

-  The Detroit Fighting Irish play their home games at Southgate Arena.   

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For more information about the Motor City Hockey Club click on  https://www.motorcityhc.com 

 

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Building Bridges

 

     Forward #0 Miles Bridges is currently playing in his fourth season with the Charlotte Hornets.  Bridges is currently averaging 21.3 points per game through the first thirteen games of the 2021-2022 NBA (National Basketball Association) season.  Bridges is the leading scorer on a talented roster that also includes LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, and Kelly Oubre Jr.  The Charlotte Hornets are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings with an overall record of 6-7.

     Miles Bridges is also averaging 7.6 rebounds per game, and 3.5 assists per game for the Hornets so far this season.  The Los Angeles Clippers selected Miles Bridges with the 12th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, but the Clippers traded Bridges to the Hornets on the night of the draft.  Miles Bridges played his college basketball career at Michigan State University from 2016-2018.  Miles Bridges was born in Flint, Michigan.  

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-  Miles Bridges is listed at 6'7, 225 lbs.  

-  Miles Bridges wore #22 at Michigan State University.

-  Miles Bridges played his Freshman year of high school basketball at Flint Southwestern Academy. 

-  Miles Bridges scored a career high 33 points last season against the Brooklyn Nets. 

-  The Hornets roster also includes former Pistons Forward Mason Plumlee, and former Pistons Guard Ish Smith. 

-  Former NBA star Michael Jordan is the majority owner, and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. 

-  The Hornets will host the New York Knicks tonight at 7:00 p.m.  

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Ferris Sports Update On CN900

     Ferris Sports Update TV can be seen throughout the week on CN900 (Comcast Network TV), and on the ferrisathletics YouTube channel.  Ferris Sports Update TV offers highlights, and news about all of the different teams in the Bulldogs athletic program.  Ferris Sports Update TV is hosted by Rob Bentley.

     Ferris State University is a NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division II program, and the Bulldogs compete in the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).  The Ferris State University Men's hockey team competes in Division I of the NCAA.

     The Ferris State University football team is currently ranked #1 in the Country according to the latest AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) Division II Coaches Poll.  The Bulldogs currently have an overall record of 9-0 with one regular season home game left against the struggling Wayne State University Warriors (2-8). The NCAA Division II National Championship is scheduled for Saturday, December 18th, in McKinney, Texas. 

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-  Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, Michigan.  

-  The Ferris State University Men's hockey team competes in the CCHA (Central Collegiate Hockey Association). 

-  The Ferris State University Men's basketball team won the 2018 NCAA II National Championship.

-  Ferris State University does not have a varsity Men's baseball team, or a varsity Men's soccer club.

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Vultures 28-23 Storm

 

     On Saturday, November 6th, the Baltimore Vultures defeated the Florida Storm 28-23 to win the SFL (Simulation Football League) 17th Season Championship.  The game was livestreamed on FTF (For the Fans), and on Next Level Sports.  Saturday's SFL Championship can also be seen on the Simulationfl YouTube channel.  There were 24 teams that competed in the 17th season of the Simulation Football League.  

     The Baltimore Vultures finished the SFL 17th regular season with an overall record of 11-1.  Vultures Quarterback #9 Jack Wigmore was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the SFL 17th Season Championship.  Wigmore completed 33 of 46 passing attempts for 281 yards, and 2 touchdowns.  Wigmore also finished the game with a 92.8 Quarterback Rating.       

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-  The Florida Storm finished the SFL 17th regular season with an overall record of 10-2. 

-  Vultures Quarterback #9 Jack Wigmore completed 345 of 507 passing attempts for 4,484 yards, and 40 touchdowns during the SFL 17th regular season.  Wigmore also threw 25 interceptions, and was sacked 28 times in 12 games played.

-  The Baltimore Vultures also won the SFL 15th Season Championship.   

-  The Denver Nightwings won the SFL 16th Season Championship.  The Nightwings also won the SFL 13th Season Championship.  Denver finished the SFL 17th regular season with an overall record of 4-8.

-  The Atlanta Swarm won the SFL 14th Season Championship.  Atlanta finished the SFL 17th regular season with an overall record of 9-3.  The Swarm lost to the Arizona Scorpions 38-31 in the SFL 17th Season Quarterfinals.  

-  The Simulation Football League also has a minor league that currently features 9 teams.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Vultures 27-19 Sparrows" on 11/10/2020.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Swarm 27-10 Sparrows" on 5/2/2020.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Football: SFL News" on 10/31/2019.

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CHL On CBC

 

     Live broadcasts of CHL (Canadian Hockey League) games can be seen on Saturday afternoons throughout the season on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company).  The CHL includes the OHL (Ontario Hockey League), the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), and the WHL (Western Hockey League).  The next live broadcast on CBC is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. when the Kingston Frontenacs host the Mississauga Steelheads.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.  

     The Flint Firebirds, and the Saginaw Spirit both compete against each other in the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.  The Flint Firebirds are currently in 4th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 12 points, and an overall record of 6-3.  The Saginaw Spirit are currently in 7th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 11 points and an overall record of 5-3-1 (1 overtime loss).

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-  The Kingston Frontenacs are currently in 5th place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 14 points, and an overall record of  6-3-2 (2 overtime losses).  

-  The Mississauga Steelheads are currently in 7th place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 13 points, and an overall record of 6-4-1 (1 overtime loss). 

-  CBC broadcasts Hockey Night In Canada live on Saturday nights throughout the NHL season. 

-  This Saturday night's broadcast of Hockey Night In Canada features the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Vancouver Canucks at the Vegas Golden Nights at 10:00 p.m.

For more information about the Canadian Hockey League click on  https://chl.ca 

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LTU 5-1 UofM-D

On Saturday November 6th, the LTU Men's soccer team defeated the UofM-D Men's soccer team 5-1.

     On Saturday, November 6th, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils defeated the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines 5-1 in a WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference) Men's Soccer Tournament Quarterfinals matchup in Southfield.  The Blue Devils will now head on the road Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for a WHAC Men's Soccer Tournament Semifinals matchup vs. the University of Northwestern Ohio Racers.  The 2021 NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Men's Soccer National Championship is scheduled for November 30th - December 6th, in Decatur, Alabama.

     The Lawrence Tech University Men's soccer team currently has a conference record of 7-2-1, and an overall record of 12-5-1.  The University of Michigan Dearborn Men's soccer team finished the 2021 season with a conference record of 4-5-1, and an overall record of 5-11-1.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Saturday night's soccer showdown in Southfield. 

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LTU will play at UNOH in a WHAC Men's Soccer Tournament Semifinals matchup.

The LTU Men's soccer team currently has a conference record of 7-2-1, and an overall record of 12-5-1.

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-  Aquinas College will play at Indiana Tech in the other WHAC Men's Soccer Tournament Semifinals matchup.  

-  Will Dyer is the Head Coach of the Lawrence Tech University Men's soccer team. 

-  Worteh Sampson is the Head Coach of the University of Michigan Dearborn Men's soccer team.   

-  The LTU Men's Soccer Reserves were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 10/28/2021.

For more information about the LTU athletic program click on  https://www.ltuathletics.com  

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

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

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

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Poole Play

 

     Shooting Guard #3 Jordan Poole is currently playing in his third season with the Golden State Warriors.  Poole is currently averaging 17.6 points per game through the first eight games of the 2021-2022 NBA (National Basketball Association) season.  Poole is second on the team in scoring this season behind Stephen Curry with 25.8 points per game.  The Golden State Warriors are currently in 1st place in the Western Conference standings with an overall record of 7-1.  Golden State is currently riding a three game winning streak.  The Warriors have done all of this so far this season without injured Shooting Guard #11 Klay Thompson. 

     Jordan Poole is also averaging 3.3 assists per game, and 1.4 steals per game for the Warriors so far this season.  The Golden State Warriors selected Jordan Poole with the 28th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft.  Jordan Poole played his college basketball career at the University of Michigan from 2017-2019.  Jordan Poole was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  

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-  Jordan Poole is listed at 6'4, 194 lbs.  

-  Jordan Poole wore #2 at Michigan.

-  Jordan Poole scored 31 points this season against the Charlotte Hornets.

-  Jordan Poole scored a career high 38 points last season against the New Orleans Pelicans.  

-  Klay Thompson is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors lineup soon. 

-  The Warriors roster also includes former Michigan State Spartans Forward Draymond Green.

-  The Warriors roster also includes Shooting Guard Gary Payton II. 

-  Gary Payton II is the son of former NBA star Gary Payton. 

-  The Warriors will host the Houston Rockets tonight at 8:30 p.m.  

For more info about the University of Michigan athletic program click on  https://mgoblue.com 

For more information about the Golden State Warriors click on  https://www.nba.com/warriors  

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Best of October 2021

 

   

      The month of October featured 10 posts that were viewed by people everywhere.  The weekly Classic Car Show at Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburgers, and a post of a Lawrence Tech University Men's Soccer Reserves game received lots of views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on. 

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                                                                                    Best of October 2021

1.  "Blue Sky Car Show 9/30/2021"  posted 10/4/2021 

 

2.  "LTU Reserves 4-0 UNOH Reserves"  posted 10/28/2021 

 

3.  "NorthStar Angling On YouTube"  posted 10/16/2021  

                                                                                                                                               No Photos!

                                                                                           Best of the Rest!

-  "USA 3-0 MSU"  posted 10/5/2021

-  "Fox Auto U-Pull Car Show"  posted 10/19/2021   

                                                                                       Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at the weekly Classic Car Show in Romulus.

                                                                                       Link of the Month

                          For more information about LUX Fight League click on  https://luxfightleague.com

                                                                                      Blog of the Month

                       For more information about MLB Daily Dish click on  https://www.mlbdailydish.com 

                                                                           Word or Words of the Month

                                                                       Kenneth Walker III for Heisman!

                                                                                       Game Notes

-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already posted 132 posts in 2021. 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report received over 6,500 views last month.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 335,763 views.  

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LTU Athletics On YouTube

     The LTU (Lawrence Tech University) Athletics YouTube channel currently features 1,660 videos for fans of college sports.  Weekly episodes of LTU Sports Report, game highlights, and full games can be viewed on the LTU Athletics YouTube channel.  Lawrence Tech University is a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) program, and the Blue Devils compete in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  Lawrence Tech University is located at 21000 West 10 Mile Road, in Southfield, Michigan.

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-  LTU joined YouTube in 2015.  

-  The LTU Athletics YouTube channel currently has over 1,000 subscribers.

-  LTU Sports Report was formerly televised on FSD (Fox Sports Detroit), and CN900 (Comcast Network TV). 

-  The LTU football team competes in the MSFA (Mid-States Football Association).

-  LTU has two Men's hockey teams that compete in the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).  

For more information about the LTU athletic program click on  https://www.ltuathletics.com  

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Blog of the Month 11/4/2021

 

                                                                                     Blog of the Month 

                                                                              https://www.tapology.com 

                                                                                     Blog of the Month  

     Tapology has an awesome website for fans of MMA (mixed martial arts).  Tapology has all of the latest information about upcoming fights, and past fight results from organizations all over the World including Bellator, LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance), ONE Championship, Rizin Fighting Federation, and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).  Tapology also features links to news articles from outlets such as Bloody Elbow, MMA Fighting.com, MMA Junkie, and MMA Weekly. 

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-  Tapology features Regional MMA News that focuses on specific states like Michigan.  

-  Tapology is also on Facebook, and Twitter.  

-  MMA Junkie was the Mitten State Sports Report's Blog of the Month in July of 2018.   

-  Bloody Elbow is one of over 300 blogs on SB Nation.

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Harris Rushed For 327 Yards

      On Saturday, October 30th, Wayne State University Running Back #7 Myren Harris carried the ball 20 times for 327 yards, and 4 touchdowns in a 56-21 victory over the Northwood University Timberwolves.  Harris broke a Wayne State University single game rushing record that was currently held by former Warriors Running Back #24 Toney Davis.  Harris also earned the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Offensive Player of the Week with his performance at home on Saturday night.  Myren Harris currently leads the Warriors in rushing this season with 1,028 yards, and 9 touchdowns.  The Wayne State Warriors improved their overall record to 2-7. 

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Warriors Football On CN900" on 10/29/2021.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Warriors Hoops On CN900" on 12/31/2018.  

-  Myren Harris played high school football at Chippewa Valley High School.      

-  Toney Davis played for Wayne State University from 2009-2013.  Davis was redshirted in 2009.

 

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Combate Global on CBSSN

 

     Combate Global is an up and coming MMA (mixed martial arts) organization that can be seen from time to time on CBSSN (CBS Sports Network).  Some of the fighters in Combate Global include Jonathon Calderon, Bruno Cannetti, Edgar Chairez, Levi Escobar, Daniel Sanchez, Melissa Martinez, Mark Martin, and Justin Vazquez.  Combate Global was previously known as Combate Americas until March of 2021.  Campbell McLaren is the CEO of Combate Global.

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-  Combate Global was founded by Campbell McLaren.  

-  Combate Global was live on CBSSN on Friday, October 29th, 2021. 

-  Combate Global has a newsletter that you can subscribe to on their website.  

-  Combate Global also has a YouTube channel with over 900 videos.  

For more information about Combat Global click on  https://www.combateglobal.com 

For more information about CBS Sports Network click on  https://www.cbssports.com 

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