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Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week The Knee Jerks discuss all four Detroit teams, Topics include: The Detroit Red Wings are dealing with their third consecutive March swoon, losing five straight games. The Ides of March, indeed. The Wings will need at least 95 points to make the post season. It ain't happening. GM Steve Yzerman made one trade deadline deal, which was little more than shuffling deck chairs. Yzerman drafts well, but his roster construction is greatly lacking. As in Troy Weaver style...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Siddy Hall
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Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we talk all things hoops with our favorite NBA stats guru, Siddy Hall. As he NBA All-Star break is this weekend and the Pistons currently reside in playoff position, it's a great time to discuss Cade Cunningham's breakout, All-Star season, which Pistons are making the biggest impact, a wild trade deadline that included the blockbuster Luka Dončić – Anthony Davis deal, huge trades of the past and an NBA/Pistons history quiz. In the second half of the episode, topics include: The...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Bob Page
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Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back a long time friend of the show - legendary Detroit and New York City sports commentator Bob Page. We discuss the latest in Detroit sports with Bob, including the Detroit Lions' disappointing playoff flame out, the Detroit Red Wings resurgence under new coach Todd McLellan, Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons back into relevance, and debate just what in the hell is going on with the New York football teams. In the second half of the show we dive deeper into the state...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Bill Morris, author of "The Lions Finally Roar"
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big Al
Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! We're back from holiday hiatus with a special guest - Bill Morris, author of "The Lions Finally Roar: The Ford Family, the Detroit Lions and the Road to Redemption in the N.F.L" "The Lions Finally Roar," recounts the roller coaster history of the Detroit Lions of the NFL, from their last championship in 1957 to coming within an eyelash of their first Super Bowl. Bill is a veteran journalist and author of the critically acclaimed novels "Motor City Burning," "All Souls" Day" and "Motor City," as well...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - The airing of grievances
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big Al
Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Unfortunately, we had to reschedule our special guest, Bob Page. Bob will return to the show very, very soon. But there is more than enough going on in Detroit sports to give us a jam packed episode. This week's topics include: The 12-2 Detroit Lions not only lost to the Bills in a 48-42 shootout, but are now in dire injury straits. The Lions lost 3 more starters to season-ending injuries against the Bills. What's worse is there is no one to blame, nothing to pin the injuries on...other...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Day and Eberflus make Detroit's weekend
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Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we discuss all things Detroit sports. Topics include: The 11-1 Detroit Lions have won 10 consecutive games despite their defense being ravaged by injury. But the Vikings, Eagles and Packers are nipping at the Lions' heels, as all refuse to lose. The Lions finally ended their Thanksgiving losing steak, much helped by coaching malpractice and clock butchery committed by the now fired Bears HC Matt Eberflus. Jameson Williams continues to do Jamo things, both good and bad. Unranked 6-5 Michigan...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Author Keith Gave
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Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week we welcome back an old friend of the podcast, Keith Gave. Keith is a former Detroit Red Wings beat writer for the Detroit Free Press and an author of several books about hockey. With the Red Wings off to a VERY disappointing start, fans becoming more and more impatient with the Yzerplan, and the seat of head coach Derek Lalonde getting hotter by the day, we have plenty of discussion fodder. In the second half of the show we discuss the rampaging 9-1 Detroit Lions, winners of 8 straight, setting...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - NBA Stats Guru Siddy Hall
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Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week welcome back our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall. Along with touching on the Detroit Pistons slow start to the season, we'll also discuss how NBA has changed from the 70s and 80s and compare that to today. In the second half of the show we'll talk about two teams on moving in different directions - the 7-1 Detroit Lions, winners of 6 straight, and the struggling to stay at .500 Detroit Red Wings. We also play Greg's Birthday game and name our respective Jerk of the Week! Subscribe to The...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast - Comedian John Wing
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big Al
Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! Our returning special guest this week is John Wing, a Canadian stand-up comedian, podcaster and author who also has opinions on Detroit and Toronto sports. John has appeared on The Tonight Show and America's Got Talent, written several books and hosts a podcast called The Bad Piano Player, which is an exploration of American popular music from 1900 to 1960. In the second half of the show we discuss the Detroit Lions surging to the top of the NFC behind MVP level play from Jared Goff and despite a season...
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The Knee Jerks Podcast with Eno Nick and Big Al - September 23 2024
The Knee Jerks Podcast - Eno, Nick and Big Al
Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks! This week's topics include: The Detroit Tigers historic late season run has them on the verge of making the playoffs, which was a pipe dream 6 weeks ago. The Tigers' bullpen has been lights out, but lacks an arm that misses bats. To fix that, top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (MLBs #6 overall prospect who posted 9.9 K/9 at AA Erie) has been called up to pitch out of the pen. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell sells his home due to harassment from idiot fans. The Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-13...
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The Detroit Lions heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the resulting fallout dominates our discussion this week, for obvious reasons. We also touch on the latest news involving the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines.
This week's topics include:
The Lions found themselves 30 minutes away from their first Super Bowl appearance, going into the half up 24-7. Then...disaster. What in the HELL happened?
Looking to blame someone or something? There's plenty to pick from - sloppy execution, bad luck, questionable decision making.
Did Dan Campbell make the right calls in going for it on 4th down, eschewing a pair of long field goal attempts?
It's quite possible the Lions are an even better team next season, yet don't go as far into the post season. Sports are funny that way.
Live by Ben Johnson, die by Ben Johnson. Did the Lions' play calling get too cute in the 3rd quarter?
Are pricey contact extensions on the table for Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St, Brown?
Change is on the horizon. There could be significant changes to the coaching staff and an upheaval on the defensive side of the roster.
Has the lazy Same Old Lions trope finally been put to rest?
As awful as the last 30 minutes of the NFC championship were, that doesn't negate just how fun and successful this season was for the Lions.\
Led by leading scorer Dylan Larkin and new number one goalie Alex Lyon, the Red Wings are on a tear and in excellent position make a run at the playoffs.
The Tigers take a page out of the Atlanta Braves playbook, signing top position prospect Colt Keith to a long-term, guaranteed money big league contract.
Did the Wolverines do the right thing in replacing NFL bound Jim Harbaugh by elevating Sherrone Moore to head coach without doing a nationwide search?
We also play Greg's Birthday Game and name our respective Jerk of the Week!
Programming note: Due to scheduling issues, our NBA stats guru Siddy Hall will join us in two weeks. We hope to have Eastern Michigan head football coach Chris Creighton join us late next month.
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