The Knee Jerks - Eno And Big Al

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week the guys give their thoughts on the Detroit Red Wings being trade deadline sellers for the for first time in decades and whom the team may protect as the expansion draft draws closer, ask why the Detroit Pistons standing pat at the NBA trade deadline as Reggie Jackson has seemingly fallen out of favor and discuss MLB Commisioner Rob Manfred making speeding up the pace of play his prime focus. As always, Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week!

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week the guys bring back one of their favorite guests, former Detroit Pistons player and head coach Ray Scott. As always, coach has plenty to say about the current state of the Pistons and NBA. The back half of the show has The Knee Jerks discussing the life of Mike Ilitch, his Detroit leagacy and the future direction the Tigers and Red Wings may take under Chris Ilitch...or if the sale of one or both franchises could be in the offing. That leads into Eno and Big Al taking on the Detroit MLS expansion franchise bid put together by Pistons owner Tom Goes and Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week!

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! With no guest this week, the gang of two take a deep dive into the latest in Detroit sports. The guys ponder what the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons could do at their repsective league trade deadlines. Also on tap are The Jerks thoughts on the Detroit Tigers aquiring center fielder Mikie Mahtook from Tampa and GM Al Avila stating the team will not exceed the luxury tax threshold in 2018. The show closes with the guys calling out quite possibly the worst football column of the off season, the Freep's Carlos Monarrez saying the Detroit Lions should not extend QB Matthew Stafford because....well, nothing that actually makes sense. As always, Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week!

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! The guys return from their annual holiday hiatus with plenty to say about the downhill spiral in which the Detroit sports scene has found itself over the past month. This week The Knee Jerks start the show with their post mortem of the Detroit Lions’ ultimately disappointing season. Also on tap are thoughts on the extremely quiet off season of what it looking to be a mediocre at-best Detroit Tigers team, wrapping up the podcast by ranting on the ongoing struggles of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week!

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! It’s the week before Christmas, so in the spirit of the holiday The Knee Jerks have a gift for the listeners! This episode features a special guest making his second appearance on the show. Eastern Michigan University head football coach Chris Creighton joins The Knee Jerks to discuss the how he turned the once moribund Eagles program into a 7-5 bowl bound team. Coach Creighton discusses taking on Old Dominion in the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, along with looking back on what was the best Eagles season in two decades. The second half of the podcast has Eno and Big Al breaking down the Detroit Lions loss to the New York Giants and discussing how the remainder of the season may shake out due to the Green Bay Packers making a late season run which could derail Detroit’s promising season. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the W

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! This week the guys crank up a football-centric episode, with lots of NFL and NCAA talk. The guys start the podcast by covering all angles of the Detroit Lions' victory over the New Orleans Saints and their possible playoff scenarios. Next on the docket is the Western Michigan University Broncos taking their MAC Championship and 13-0 record to the Cotton Bowl to play the Wisconsin Badgers, along with the status of the hottest coach in football, Broncos' head boat rower PJ Fleck. The Jerks also give their thoughts on the College Football Playoff, the Michigan Wolverines' loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Jim Harbaugh's controversial press conference calling out officiating. Harbaugh was "Bitterly disappointed!" The Jerks close the show out by giving their takes on what the Detroit Tigers may do at the upcoming MLB Winter Meetings and labor peace betw

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks!  It's the weekend before Thanksgiving, so The Knee Jerks being a stuffed episode to the table. This week the guys break down the latest with the Detroit Lions, who cling to first place in the NFC North despite trailing in the 4th quarter in every single victory this season and all 10 of games having been decided by just one score. Also on the menu are Eno and Big Al giving their thoughts on the controversial AL Cy Young vote and the Detroit Red Wings' death sprial toward the bottom of the NHL standings. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week!

During The Knee Jerks' last show, they discussed Detorit Tigers' GM Al Alvila's "Changes are comin'" press conference. This week, the guys give their takes on the first of those changes, the trade of starting center fielder Cameron Maybin in what appears to be a pure cost cutting measure. Eno and Big Al discuss the fallout, invcluding who may end up as Maybin's replacement, which Tiger could be next to go, and reports the Tigers will focus more on advanced metrics. The Jerks also cover the latest Detroit Lions victory, rallying from behind to knock off the Minnesota Vikings in OT, much in thanks to more 4th quarter heroics from QB Matthew Stafford.   Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

The Knee Jerks are, as always, thrilled to talk hoops with Ray Scott, fomrer Pistons player and head coach. Coach gives his thoughts on the upcoming NBA season, throwing in a little backetball history and theory to boot! In the second half of the show, The Jerks cover the Detroit Lions victory over the Washington Redskins, and a season turning into Matthew Stafford's coming out as an elite QB party. The guys end the podcast by discussing  Detroit Tigers' GM Al Avila's end of season press conference, where he warns "changes are coming" to the team roster and asscociated huge payroll.  Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

Due to the Detroit Tigers run at the wild card and the Detroit Lions starting their season, The Knee Jerks had put the Detroit Red Wings on the off season back burner. But with the 2016-17 NHL season hitting the ice this week, the guys welcome back to the podcast long-time friend of the show Matt Hutter to discuss all things Red Wings. Matt gives us his thoughts on the state of the team, including the sometimes on, sometimes off Wings youth movement, Ken Holland's off season moves,where the scoring will come from, a defense badly in need of an overhaul, the last hurrah for Jimmy Howard before NHL expansion and Jeff Blashill's odd roster management. In the second half of the show the guys discuss the Detroit Lions 24-23 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and give a post mortem on the Detroit Tigers' 2016 season., Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things

This week The Knee Jerks welcome back an old, old friend of the pdcast, Adam Biggers of FanRag and Sports in the Mitten. Adam khas long been out college sports insider and has lots to say about Michigan and Michigan State! Other topics at hand include the latest with the injury riddled Detroit Lions, losers of two straight and showing all the signs of a team bound for an under .500 season, abd the Detroit Tigers, who are desperately trying to make the MLB post season despite another bullpen implosion. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

Eno and Big Al return to the interwebs with a live show discussing the Detroit Lions' season opening game in Indy against the Colts. Also on tap is the playoff contending Detroit Tigers' most important series of the season to this point, 3 games at home against another playoff contender, thr Baltimore Oioles. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

The guys return from summer vacation to talk Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings and Colin Kaepernick. Topics include: Injury plagued Tigers still streaky, still in playoff hunt.Has the real Justin Upton finally shown up?Brad Ausmus, manager of the year?Justin Verlander, legit Cy Young candidate.How much do you pitch Michael Fulmer and who steps out of the rotation when Jordan Zimmermann returns?Lions stink out the joint in exhibition game 3 “dress rehearsal”Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the National Anthem in protest.Thomas Jurco, Nick Kronwall injured, status uncertain for the regular season.Ken Holland speaks, throws Gustav Nyquist under the bus, Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

It's the end of July, which means The Knee Jerks talk MLB trade deadline, the start of NFL training camp and call out Red Wings GM Ken Holland. Topics include: Will the Detroit Tigers be buyers at the MLB trade deadline or stand pat? Do the Tigers have the prospect ammunition to acquire a 4th-5th type starting pitcher? The Ian Kinsler for Prince Fielder deal becomes more and more lopsided in Detroit's favor by the day. Why is Anthony Gose still in the Tigers organization? The Detroit Lions open training camp and niether Eno or Big Al are ready for the overwhelming onslaught of NFL news. Cornerback Darius Slay just got paid. Wide out Anquan Boldin is the newest member of the Lions. Why is the Lions' organization celebrating the 1991 playoff team being called a bad thing? Has anyone seen the top 4 defenseman Red Wings GM Ken Holland claimed he was going to acquire? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers

Eno and Big Al celebrate Independence Day by welcoming Mike Donnelly to the show. Mike, a former NHL player and currently serves in a player development role for LA Kings, talks about playing for the late Ron Mason at Michigan State, his playing career and his life working with young players for the Kings. In the second half of the show the Jerks talk both NHL and NBA free agency, as the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons were both active in the open market. One team appears to have a plan and followed it to the letter, while the other was forced to go to Plan B, C and D while just trying to tread water. The guys also touch on the Detroit Tigers turning their season around but not gaining any gound in the AL Central and Detroit losing a sports talk radio station in a format switch. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The K

Having recovered from their big anniversary show, The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al, dive in headfirst to talk Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. (Apolgies for the abrupt ending. We did this show live and were disconnected from Blog Talk Radio with a minute or so left in the episode) Topics covered include: The death of Gordie Howe Pavel Datsyuk retires from the NHL Legendary Detroit broadcaster Al Ackerman passed away The Tigers continue to flounder at .500 Calling the Tigers' bullpen a dumpster fire is insulting to dumpster fires JD Martinez fractured his elbow, expected to miss at least 4 weeks Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

After a delay of 2 weeks (due to Al's hospital visit), The Knee Jerks celebrate 7 years of podcasting. Joining Greg Eno and Al Beaton are some old friends of the show: Linda McCoy Murray Hofmans previews a new book she's putting together featuring some of her late nusband Jim Murray's best columns and the latest with the Jim Murray Memorial FoundationMatt Hutter covers the latest Detroit Red Wings news, including the latest free agency rumorsBob Page talks of his years covering Muhammed Ali, gives his thoughts on the sexual assault scandal at Baylor and disagrees with Eno on the future of the Red WingsEarl Shores lets us know about the latest on his books, the world of electric football and his future projectsDave Mesery of the Navin Field Grounds Crew doesn't hold back when discussing what will become of the old Tiger Stadium field after Detroit PAL takes over and impliments their plan to replace the original grass with artificial turfRay Scott reminices of his spending time with Muhammed Ali, what The Great

The Knee Jerks talk Dettoit Tigers this week, a high payroll team under a great deal pressure while in midst of a lon losing streak which has manager Brad Ausmus bringing up being in the "crosshairs" after another brutal loss. The guys also give their takes on the Detroit Lions' draft and Detroit Red Wings' GM Ken Holland controversial end of season press conference.  Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

The Detroit Red Wings remain on the mediocrity treadmill, losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs for the fourth time in five years. So we welcomed back insider Matt Hutter to the podcast to discuss the Wings' season and just what can be done to fix a broken franchise. In the second half of the show, the Jerks cover the Detroit Pistons - Cleveland Cavaliers NBA playoff series and the team's hope for the future, the Detroit Tigers recent and all too familiar early season slump slump and the risky NFL draft deals pulled off by the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.

The Knee Jerks return to podcasting just as the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons return to the playoffs! Eno and Big Al cover the Red Wings entering the playoffs for a 25th straight season, their backing into the postseason despite poor play, the pending retirement of Pavel Datsyuk, ask if the honeymoon is over for head coach Jeff Blashill, and wonder if GM Ken Holland is capable of returning the franchise to true Stanley Cup contention. As for the Pistons, who will be in the playoffs for the first time since the 08-09 season, the guys praise team president/head coachStand Van Gundy for reshaping an also-ran into a playoff team in less than two years and debate the merits Andre Drummond. Eno and Big Al also play The Birthday Game and name their Jerk of the Week! Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.