The Knee Jerks - Eno And Big Al

The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al, dive head-first into all the news the Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings made over the past 2 weeks. The guys start the show with one of their favorite guests, Ray Scott. The former Pistons player and head coach gives us his take on the trades for Reggie Jackson and Tayshaun Prince, the status of free-agent-to-be Greg Monroe, the blossoming of Andre Drummond, Stan Van Gundy's handling of 2 jobs in the team's hireachy, and his good friend Earl Lloyd, first African American player in the NBA, who recently passed away at 86 years of age. To begin the second half of the podcast Eno and Big Al dissect Ndamukong Suh's signing with the Miami Dolphins, the franchise reacting to his decision by trading for Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, and how the team got to the point where a Hall of Fame level player left the organization in his prime.  The guys also discuss the possibility the Tigers release high priced closer Joe Nathan, who is

The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al, delve into the latest news in the Big 4 pro teams in Detroit this week, starting the Detroit Pistons making waves at the NBA trade deadline, the latest from Lakeland from the Detroit Tigers, the status of the Detroit Red Wings as the NHL trade deadline looms and the Detroit Lions pushing for changes in the NFL challenge system. Topic: The Pistons acquire guard Reggie Jackson from OKC and Tayshaun Prince from Boston at the NBA teade deadline. Is an Oaklahoma City Thunder backup the Pistons' point guard of the future? Stan Van Gundy thinks so. Prince believes he was screwed out of a contract buyout by the Boston Celtics. Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera are on track to be ready for the Tigers' Opening Day lineup. Hoping to minimize concussion issues, Tigers catcher Alex Avila has switched to goalie style mask and changed his crouch behind the plate. MLB institutes rules changes to speed up the game. The Red Wings are going to make the playoffs, but shoudl they mortgage

The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al, return to cover the latest headlines in the Detroit and national sports world, giving their takes on the New England Patriots' Super Bowl win and resulting fallout, the Detroit Tigers roster issues, the nastiness that is NCAA Football recruiting and sexism in the NBA. Topics: Was the Seattle Seahawks' final offensive play in their Super Bowl loss really the "Worst call ever" as some experts would have you believe? Will the Seahawks get over this loss, or will the pain and suffering hang over the franchise like an albatross for years to come? What are the legacies of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, controversial "-gates" be damned. Victor Martinez injures his left knee, putting the middle of the Detroit Tigers' batting order into question. How will the Tigers fill the DH spot if Martinez misses a significant potion of time? Saying goodbye to long-time Tigers utility man Don Kelly, who leaves Detroit for Miami. Why was there such vocal hate for Kel

Eno and Big Al return from a long hiatus to talk the latest in Detroit and national sports. The guys open the show with some housekeeping - Al's battling health issues played a big part in the lenghty hiatus, we needed a break after 6 years of podcasting and the show will now be recorded every two weeks until June, when a weekly format will go back into effect. Topics: Deflategate is a ridiculous controversy about nothing inportant The NFL media has lost their minds NFL again shows incompetence in off field issues and their officiating Ndamukong Suh's contract status and what the Detroit Lions should do Max Scherzer leaves the Detroit Tigers for a crazy contract from the Washington Nationals The Detroit Pistons turnaround their season, but lose Brandon Jennings to a devestating Achilles injury Jim Harbaugh named head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines A coach is hired to be fired at the pro level, but you can become a God if you're successful in college sports - just ask Tom Izzo and Nick Saba

The Knee Jerks enjoy a post-Thanksgiving treat by welcoming back former Detroit and New York City broadcaster Bob Page to the show to talk all things Detroit sports. Bob covers the gamut, including the Brady Hoke mess at the University of Michigan, the rise of Michigan State, the Detroit Tigers' off-season, the Detroit Lions' playoff chances, the NFL being forced to reinstate Ray Rice, the contract status of Detroit Red Wings' coach Mike Babcock and Stan Van Gundy's slow start with the Detroit Pistons.  Eno and Big Al wrap up the show by giving their thoughts on the Wolverines' soon-to-start coaching search and the Lions' big victory over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "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 is released every Monday on the Sports Geeks Radio Network!

This week Big Al cover the Detorit Lions' loss to the New England Patriots and a season which season suddenly feels on the brink, along with the recent personnel moves of the Detroit Tigers, including their signing DH Victor Martinez to a record setting contract, trading for young centerfielder Anthony Gose and cutting ties with veteran Torii Hunter. Al can only listen in wonder as the Lions and Tigers send Eno off on a series of agitated rants over being in a state of flux. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "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 is released every Monday on the Sports Geeks Radio Network!

On this week's show, Eno and Big Al cover the Detorit Lions' wild 20-16 come-from-behind victory over the Miami Dolphins, ask if Adrian Peterson should be reinstated by the NFL after pleading down his child abuse charges, Michigan State being drubbed by Ohio State and how that affects the Big Ten getting a team into the college football playoff and praise the Detroit Tigers for bringing Alan Trammell back into the fold as an assistant to GM Dave Dombrowski. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "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 is released every Monday on the Sports Geeks Radio Network!

This being the first week of the Detroit Pistons regular season Eno and Big Al welcome former Pistons' player and head coach Ray Scott back to the podcast. Coach gives us his thoughts on the team and the 2014-15 season. Word of warning - Coach doesn't like what he sees of Stan Van Gundy's new look Pistons, specifically the ill-fitting pieces who are Brandon Jennings and Josh Smith. In the second half of the show, the guys discuss Dave Brandon "resigning" from the athletic director postion at the University of Michigan, the Brady Hoke fallout and the possibility Jim Harbaugh will return to his alma mater with a mandate to restablish Michigan as a national power.  Eno and Big Al also take on the Detroit Tigers recent roster moves, the San Francisco Giants winning the World Series and the declining health of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "Jerk of the Week!" Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno(aka the man who knows a lot of

This week Eno and Big Al cover the Detroit Lions being victory in London over the Atlanta Falcoms  discuss,the Michigan Wolverines imploding against the Michigan State Spartans, the mess that is "Spikegate" nd a clueless Brady Hoke, wonder if Joe Maddon is a good fit for the Detorit Tigers, talk Miguel Cabrera's ankle surgery and ponder why no one is watching a Royals - Giants World Series. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "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 is released every Monday on the Sports Geeks Radio Network!

This week Eno and Big Al talk Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, starting with the Lions' wild, come-from-behind 24-23 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Matthew Stafford's up and down performance, the conservative playcalling of Joe Lombardi, Golden Tate stepping up in Calvin Johnson's absence, and Detroit's 4th quarter defense are all dissected by the Jerks. The middle of the podcast is all baseball, Eno and Big Al giving their opinions on the end of season press conference given by Tigers' GM Dave Dombrowski and the upcoming Royals - Giants World Series, a matchup few expected to see or will bother to watch.  The guys end the show with a discussion of the Detroit Red Wings' hot start to the NHL season, their youth movement, and the ongoing speculation swirling around head coach Mike Babcock's refusal to sign a contract extension. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "Jerk of the Week!" Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno(aka the

In what was a relatively quiet week for Detorit sports, Eno and Big Al take an in-depth look at the Detroit Lions' surprisingly dominant 17-3 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, discussing their league leading defense, injury issues including those of Calvin Johnson, the continued stuggles in the kicking game, what has been an average offense and below average Matthew Stafford and whether to buy into what this currently first place team appears to be selling The guys then wrap up a shorter than normal eposiode by talking a little playoff baseball. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "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 is released every Monday on the Sports Geeks Radio Network!

This week is a Detroit Red Wings-centric episode of The Knee Jerks, featuring an interview with former Wings forward Bill Lochead. Bill spent four seasons with the Red Wings in the 1970's, best remembered for scoring two goals in Detroit's first round series deciding 3-2 game three victory over the Atlanta Flames at Olympia Stadium in 1977. His series winning goal is still fondly remembered by many Red Wing fans, including a young Eno and Big Al. Bill went on to play for the Rockies and Rangers before finishing his career in Europe, where he became a coach and eventually, a player agent. We then dive into a Red Wings season preview with the 3rd Jerk, our Bleacher Report insider Matt Hutter. Matt gives his thoughts on the coming season, the team's ongoing youth movement and tells us if this team is playoff bound. In the second half of the show, Eno and Big Al cover the Detroit Tigers getting swept out of the ALCS by the Baltimore Orioles, the mess that has become the University of Michigan football program,

The Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines and Roger Goodell are the dominant topics in this weeks epiisode of The Knee Jerks with Eno and Big Al! Eno and Big Al kick off the show talking about the weekend's events in Kansas City, the Tigers taking control of the AL Central by taking 2-of-3 from the Royals, extenidng their lead to 1 1/2 games with seven remaining. The guys also give their takes on the umpire controversy during Saturday's game, the much derided strategy of Royals mnager Ned Yost and Brad Ausmus' baffling non-use of relief pitcher Joakim Soria. Next on the docket is the Lions surprisingly dominant 19-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Most surprising was the Lions' defense shutting down Aaron Rodgers, along with the Detroit offense leaning on the ground game to dominate time of posession and lock down the win in the 4th quarter. In regard to the Rodger Goodell press conference and the mess that has become NFL discipline, the Jerks believe as long Goodell keeps lining the pocke

An unexpected and involuntary summer hiatus for Eno and Big Al comes to an end, the guys returning with rants aplenty! The show kicks off with a discussion of the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, the Tigers taking first place in the AL Cental thanks to winning 6-of-7 games while the Royals were treading water. The question raised and debated is if the pressure of a pennant race adversely affecting the Royals and their under-fire manager, Ned Yost? Moving on to the NFL, the Jerks talk Detroit Lions, who looked like world beaters in knocking off the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, then turing into the "Same old Lions" while losing badly to the Carolina Panthers. The guys also give their takes on the recent stumbles of the NFL, Commissioner Roger Goodell, Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson - Love the game, hate the league? Eno and Big Al also cover the latest stuggles of the Big Ten and Michigan football, Greg Monroe turning down big, long-term money from the Detroit Pistons in order to sign a quali

This week on The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al run the gamut, from baseball trades to soccer friendlies. The guys kick off the show by welcoming back Adam Biggers of Bleacher Report, SB Nation and the Sports in the Mitten podcast for his latest rant - namely some fans being upset the University of Michigan hosted a soccer game between world powerhouses Manchester United and Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium. Post rant, the Jerks dive deeply into the waters of the Detroit Tigers and their huge move at the trade deadline in picking up 2012 AL Cy Young David Price as their take ina 3-way deal with the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners. The guys cover all sides of the deal, from the stautus of a playoff rotation, to the futures of Max Scherzer and center field. Up next is a discussion of the gruesome Paul George leg injury, and how it could affect the status of professional players taking part in international comeptitions. could this be the beginning of the end of USA pros taking part in World Championship and O

This week Eno and Big Al welcome a very special guest. Joining us is Eastern Michigan University head football coach Chris Creighton. Coach Creighton took over the EMU program this past December, and has plenty to say about preparing for first season running the EMU program. Coach talks recruiting, working in the shadow of the University of Michigan, previews the upcoming scheduled, give a roster overveiw and will get you fired up for the coming season of Eages football. In the second half of the show Greg and Al talk Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. topics covered include the ongoing issues with Tigers closer Joe Nathan, the ridiculousness of the All-Star Game's TV coverage, the unveiling of plans for the new Red Wings area and surrounding area and the uncertain status of Pistons' free agent big man Greg Monroe. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "Jerk of the Week!" Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno(aka the man who knows a l

This week Eno and Big Al welcome back Adam Biggers of SB Nation and Bleacher Report for "Adam Rants." Adam's rant can be summed up in foru words -  "I'm ready for fooball!" In the second half of the show, the Jerks talk Detroit Tigers, giving their taks on who is the Tigers' biggest surprise and disappointment to this point of the season and name the Tigers MVP of the first half. As for the All-Star Game, thee Jerks decry the gimmickry which has taken over what once was the only All-Star Game that mattered in pro sports. Speaking of rants, the Jerks go on one when it comes to the Detroit Red Wings re-singing aging forward Dan Cleary for "loyalty" reasons, despite his decreasing production and taking a roster spot away from a younger, cheaper, and likely much better player. The Jerks end the podcast discussing the reaction to Lebton James leaving Miami for Cleveland. Big Al this the media's fawning over the Sports Illustrated article announcing the move is ridiculous and James wants it both ways in saying h

This week on The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al give their takes on the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. The ever inconsistent Tigers reached the midpoint of the season at the top of the standings, but they sure took a roundabout way of getting there.The All-Star Game rosters were announced, with 3 Tigers making the AL squad - Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and Max Scherzer.Rick Porcello is having a breakout season, which included tossing back-to-back complete game shutouts over the past 10 days.The Red Wings were shutout in free agency, save for one seeming panic move - the re-signing of defenseman Kyle Qunicy.The fan base is asking "What happened?" Dumbfounded GM Ken Holland has essentialy said, "I don't know."The Pistons signed a badly needed 3-point shooter in free agent shooting guard Jodie Meeks, giving the fomrer Laker a $19M, 4 year deal.Rumors abound the Pistons are targeting Kings guard Isaiah Thomas, which may invovlve a sign-and-trade deal allowing Detroit to unload power forard

Joining Eno and Big Al this week is special guest  Travis Bader, the Oakland University shooting guard who has worked out for over 15 NBA teams so far in his bid to crack a roster. Travis made his name as the NCAA career leader for 3-point field goals and field goal attempts. Travis tells us of his adventures of interviewing around the NBA, setting himself to be either selected this this week's NBA Draft. Taking part in the interview and handing around for his bi-weekly rant is our college sports insider Adam Biggers of SB Nation, Bleacher Report and his own podcast, The Great Divide. The second half of the show, Eno and Big Al talk Detroit Tigers and World Cup soccer. The Tigers look to be on the verge of snapping out of their month-funk, led by the on-fire bat of J.D. Martinez, but also had to deal with the distrations caused by manager Brad Ausmus' ill-conceived 'I beat my wife' joke,which caused a firestrorm of controversy. The Jerks are split on the World Cup. Big Al isn't a soccer maven, but admits h

Eno and Big Al return with a show filled with Detroit Pistons and Detroit Tigers talk. The first segment of the show is an interview with Jack McCloskey, former Pistons' GM and architect the two-time World Champion Bad Boys. Jack looks back at the team's glory days in the 80's and gives his thoughts on the current rebuild and hiring of Stan Van Gundy as President and Head Coach. The Jerks continue the Pistons discussion, giving their takes on Van Gundy, Jeff Bower joining the team as GM, the loss of their lottery pick, and how josh Smith and Greg Monroe fit into the future of the franchise. The third segment is all Tigers, civering their slump from Hell, calling up shortstop Eugenio Sauarez, Joe Nathan's issues and his throwing Nick Castellanos under the bus. There's all that and more, including "Whose Birthday Is It?" and our "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! E