Drew Stanton Wants to be in Detroit

Drew took to his blog today to let everyone know (or anyone who cares in the slightest) that he wants to remain a Detroit Lion.

"I never said that I did not want to be in Detroit if I was to be the third-string quarterback, I merely stated that third-string quarterbacks do not have long careers. I for one, would love to have a long career. I recognize the importance of showing this franchise that my worth can exist as a backup. I know what my role has the potential to be as the Detroit Lions move forward and that is what I am focused on." stated Stanton

Can we seriously just let this guy go already and end this debate? I am sure Drew's a nice guy, probably works hard in practice and is a local talent. But he is also the essence of why the Lions stink. Drew was a guy drafted waaaaaaay too high, has been injured for the better part of his time in Detroit and is never going to amount to anything more then a guy living on the fringe of a professional football roster. Release him and lets all move on already.

I'm More than a Pizza Man

Former Michigan football player and university regent, David Brandon has been announced as the new Athletic Director to replace Bill Martin. Brandon will be leaving his current post as CEO of Domino's Pizza to take this opportunity. On a side note, who knew Dominos was even still around?? Can't remember the last time I heard of anyone ordering a pizza from there.

Brandon quickly countered the question that everyone is surely asking themselves, how the heck is a pizza CEO qualified for this job?

Brandon was quoted as saying "I'm more than a pizza man...although I have not lived a career in athletics specifically as others may have, I believe I bring a unique set of qualifications, interests and experiences to this job."

I am really questioning this move by Michigan, not sure how someone goes from operating a pizza franchise to Athletic Director at the University of Michigan. The only qualification seems to be that he played under Bo Schembechler.

Brandon will be quickly thrown into the fire with a floundering football program and a gimmicky basketball program that needs to prove last year wasn't a fluke. If both programs do not begin to turn around after next year, two coaches may be on the chopping block.

Wolverines Roll Rival #15 Buckeyes

Michigan's dynamic duo of Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims were key in bringing down hated rival Buckeyes. The do led Michigan to a 73-64 victory over No. 15 Ohio State and improved their Big Ten record to 1-1, after previously losing to Indiana. Sims had 28 points and nine rebounds, while Harris added 24 points to go with seven rebounds and five assists."There was some sense of urgency," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "For one, it's Ohio State, but at the same time, you have to take care of home."

"You have to be really mobile to contain guys in our system," Sims said. "I was a recipient of good passes from a lot of players today. You take what the game brings you."

The Buckeyes were without their standout, Evan Turner. In Evan's absence, Jon Diebler kept Ohio State in the game to the bitter end. Diebler fiished with 14 points, including three 3-pointers, in the first half.

The Wolverines sorely needed this win to keep their spirits up. To this point they had not beaten any teams I would consider "good". Previously wins this season came against: Houston Baptist, Arkansas - Pine Bluff, Creighton, University of Detroit and Coppin State. Hopefully this is the win they needed to get the ball rolling in Big Ten conference play.

Michigan Wolverines Football 2010 Recruits List

Verbal commitments
DT Richard Ash (6-4, 270) Pahokee (Fla.)
CB Courtney Avery (5-11, 175) Lexington (Ohio)
CB Cullen Christian (6-0, 180) Pittsburgh Penn Hills
WR Drew Dileo (5-10, 175) Parkview (La.) Baptist
WR/RB Tony Drake (5-9, 170) Dallas Skyline
LB Josh Furman (6-2, 194) Millersville (Md.) Old Mill
QB Devin Gardner (6-4, 195) Inkster
P Will Hagerup (6-4, 210) Whitefish Bay (Wisc.)
RB Stephen Hopkins (6-0, 235) Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus
WR Jeremy Jackson (6-3, 195) Ann Arbor Huron
S Carvin Johnson (6-1, 185) Rummel (La.)
QB Cornelius Jones (6-2, 197) Spartanburg (S.C.)
LB Antonio Kinard (6-4, 210) Youngstown (Ohio) Liberty
WR Ricardo Miller (6-3, 208) Ann Arbor Pioneer
OL Christian Pace (6-3, 262) Avon Lake (Ohio)
DE Jordan Paskorz (6-3, 225) Hampton (Pa.)
WR Jerald Robinson (6-2, 175) Canton (Ohio) South
S Marvin Robinson (6-1, 195) Eagle Lake (Fla.) Lake Region
CB Terrence Talbott (5-10, 172) Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne
DT Terry Talbott (6-4, 255) Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne
S Ray Vinopal (5-10, 178) Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney
RB Austin White (6-0, 186) Livonia Stevenson
DE Ken Wilkins (6-3, 244) Washington (Pa.) Trinity
WR D.J. Williamson (6-1, 175) Warren (Ohio) Harding

5 more Michigan targets
CB Tony Grimes (5-11, 166) Hollywood Hills (Fla.)
NT Johnathan Hankins (6-3, 335) Detroit Southeastern
DE Clarence Murphy (6-2, 220) Hollywood Hills (Fla.)
S Sean Parker (6-0, 185) Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne
OL Torrian Wilson (6-4, 315) Miami Northwestern

2010 Recruits Enrolling Early
Jeremy Jackson
Jerald Robinson
Ricardo Miller
Marvin Robinson
Christian Pace
Austin White
Devin Gardner* (trying to graduate early)

Stafford Believes Lions Aren't Too Far from Being a Solid Team

Detroit Lions rookie QB was quoted as saying: "I don't think it's too far at all...A couple of pieces here and there and another year together is going to be a big thing and experience playing together for another year. I think we'll be just fine.''

Ummm... news flash Matt. The Lions were 2-14 this year, the lowly Kansas City Chiefs are 4-12. Anytime the Chiefs are 2 games better then your team, that is a solid indicator that your team is a long ways off from being a good team.

Morrison Steals High Five

Chris Johnson and Usain Bolt to Race?

From ESPN.com

Sources close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that representatives for the Titans running back and Olympic champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica have spent recent days trying to set up a race between the two men to determine who really is the world's fastest human.

But Bolt's agent, Ricky Simms, told Universal Sports.com that there was no truth to the report. At the 2008 NFL scouting combine, Johnson was timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.24 seconds -- the fastest time clocked at the combine that year. According to sources, the one hangup seems to be the length of the race. Johnson wants the race to be 60 yards or less, while Bolt would like it to be longer.

Too early to tell if this race will actually pan out, but it could be a great charity event. I would think Bolt would win this race fairly easily, although I would definitely be interested to watch the race.