10 Fast Facts - December

     10 Fast Facts is the newest monthly feature that began on the Mitten State Sports Report last month (November, 2016).  Be sure to 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  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Check out Game Notes.










                                                        10 Fast Facts - December  2016









-  The College Football Bowl season kicks off today at 2:00 p.m. with the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.





-  Gildan New Mexico Bowl:  University of New Mexico vs. University of Texas at San Antonio.





-  Quick Lane Bowl:  Ford Field:  December 26th, 2016:  University of Maryland vs. Boston College.





-  The Quick Lane Bowl is formerly known as the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, and before that it was known as the Motor City Bowl.





-  The Detroit Lions signed Joique Bell on December 6th, 2016.  Bell is a former Detroit Lions player.





-  The Detroit Lions released TE Brandon Pettigrew on December 9th, 2016.





-  Brandon Pettigrew was drafted by the Lions in 2009.  He was the 20th overall pick in the 1st round.





-  Detroit Red Wings Forward Luke Glendening played his college hockey career at the University of Michigan.  





-  Detroit Red Wings Forward Justin Abdelkader played his college hockey career at Michigan State University.





-  Detroit Red Wings Defenseman Danny DeKeyser played his college hockey career at Western Michigan University.  










                                                                        Game Notes  







-  The Quick Lane Bowl began in 2014.  Rutgers University defeated the University of North Carolina 40-21.



-  The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl was played at Ford Field, in Detroit from 2009-2013.  



-  The Motor City Bowl began in 1997.  It was played at the Pontiac Silverdome.



-  The Cherry Bowl was played at the Pontiac Silverdome in 1984, and in 1985.



-  The Detroit Lions also drafted Matthew Stafford in 2009.  He was the 1st overall pick in the NFL draft.



-  The Detroit Red Wings currently have 9 points, and an overall record of 13-14-4.  










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Hamilton Has LeFevour!

     When I look at some of the backup quarterbacks that have seen time in the NFL (National Football League) this season, I can't believe that they're all better then Dan LeFevour!  At Central Michigan University, LeFevour broke several records, and lead the Chippewas to bowl wins in the Motor City Bowl in 2006, and the GMAC Bowl in 2010.  LeFevour was also named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in both bowl game victories.  Although drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 6th round of the 2010 NFL Draft, LeFevour's career never took off in the NFL for whatever reason.  Lefevour also had a brief stint in Cincinnati with the Bengals (in 2010), before leaving the NFL for the CFL (Canadian Football League). 
     The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL signed LeFevour at the beginning of last season, and the move paid off last week when LeFevour lead the Tiger-Cats to a 19-16 overtime win against the Montreal Alouettes.  LeFevour entered the game in the overtime period, and used his legs to find the endzone on a game winning (2 yard) touchdown run.  LeFevour has always been known as a dual threat at the quarterback position, which is one of the many reasons why I can't believe there isn't a spot for him in the NFL.  LeFevour is the only player in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) history to have thrown for over 12,000 yards, and rushed for over 2,500 in a career.  The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will rely on Lefevour in some capacity in this Sunday's Eastern Final showdown against the Toronto Argonauts.  The winner will play in the 101st Grey Cup against the winner of the Western Final game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the Calgary Stampeders.  LeFevour is currently the second leading rusher on the Tiger-Cats this season, and has rushed for 7 touchdowns.  Lefevour has also thrown 2 touchdowns this season for the Tiger-Cats.
     If you would like to know more about the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Canadian Football League, or Central Michigan athletics click on the links below.  You can always leave a comment, and your emails can be sent directly to the Mitten State Sports Report by emailing mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!  This month's question asks if the Detroit Pistons will make this years NBA (National Basketball Association) Playoffs?




For more information about the CFL click on  www.cfl.ca 



For more info about the Hamilton Tiger-Cats click on  http://www.ticats.ca



For information about Central Michigan University click on  http://www.cmuchippewas.com 



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