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Will the Real Detroit Pistons Please Stand Up?

Posted: 20th October 2009 by Michael Mrock in NBA
A new era begins this season in Detroit for the Pistons.á In the wake of the passing of owner Bill Davidson, the Pistons are in an uncharted territory.á Even though "Mr. D" will be on the back of the Pistons jerseys, the team is a departure from the last championship team Davidson had put together. Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and an ancient Ben Wallace are all that remain of the last ...

2009-2010 Detroit Red Wings: 1-2 Is Only The Start

Posted: 10th October 2009 by Michael Mrock in NHL
The 2009-2010 season for the Detroit Red Wings will be a unique situation as they do not have the target on their backs for once.á With Pittsburgh winning the Cup last season, the attention will be focused on them.á However there is no team in the NHL that is discounting the Wings.á The biggest concerns are on a few fronts.á The recent news that Johan Franzen will be out of action ...

Detroit Lions Week One: The Invisible Line

Posted: 15th September 2009 by Michael Mrock in NFL
There was little chance the new-look Lions would have defeated the Saints on Sunday.  Too many changes in too many aspects of the team for the chemistry to gel.  Regardless a 45-27 score is not a loss one should just pass off as opening day jitters. To focus on one part of the team attributing to such a thumping can be seen as difficult when compared to any issues Saints may have. The Lions did have one ...