tag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/gotmike/3296 2009-02-01T04:21:24Z A Sports Blog by Mike Mattson of the Muskegon Chronicle. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/gotmike//3296.2138256 2009-02-01T04:03:48Z 2009-02-01T04:21:24Z

No offense to the area schools with big spacious gymnasiums, but I prefer the atmosphere of the small gyms. For example, take Muskegon Catholic's Ray Cioe Gymnasium. I covered the Crusaders' games there the last two Friday nights and the...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html No offense to the area schools with big spacious gymnasiums, but I prefer the atmosphere of the small gyms. For example, take Muskegon Catholic's Ray Cioe Gymnasium. I covered the Crusaders' games there the last two Friday nights and the... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1876462 2008-12-08T22:07:02Z 2008-12-08T22:29:49Z

The Muskegon area just concluded an incredible football season with four state champions -- Muskegon, Muskegon Catholic, Oakridge and Montague. But there's another area football story that's also impressive involving Spring Lake's AurichRobbie Aurich. Remember Robbie? He's the former four-year...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html The Muskegon area just concluded an incredible football season with four state champions -- Muskegon, Muskegon Catholic, Oakridge and Montague. But there's another area football story that's also impressive involving Spring Lake's AurichRobbie Aurich. Remember Robbie? He's the former four-year... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1671921 2008-10-28T02:20:11Z 2008-10-28T02:50:09Z

I've sat on the sidelines reading and listening to the Michigan State-Michigan football banter this fall. Maybe this is a good time for me to get in the ring. While cleaning the garage this afternoon, I stumbled upon one of...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html I've sat on the sidelines reading and listening to the Michigan State-Michigan football banter this fall. Maybe this is a good time for me to get in the ring. While cleaning the garage this afternoon, I stumbled upon one of... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1634694 2008-10-20T21:33:50Z 2008-10-20T21:40:37Z

I still can't believe how Muskegon spanked Rockford 34-6 in Friday's O-K Red Conference football showdown. Believe me, if the Big Reds play like that in the rest of their games, they will be hauling a state championship trophy back...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html I still can't believe how Muskegon spanked Rockford 34-6 in Friday's O-K Red Conference football showdown. Believe me, if the Big Reds play like that in the rest of their games, they will be hauling a state championship trophy back... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1597647 2008-10-13T16:05:12Z 2008-10-13T16:35:31Z

Muskegon and Rockford -- two unbeaten teams that could give the University of Michigan fits -- are set to decide the O-K Red Conference title on Friday night. The winner will secure at least a share of the league title....

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html Muskegon and Rockford -- two unbeaten teams that could give the University of Michigan fits -- are set to decide the O-K Red Conference title on Friday night. The winner will secure at least a share of the league title.... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1471588 2008-09-16T21:43:38Z 2008-09-16T21:57:02Z

I see on the blog next door, my co-worker Troy Ruel has no love for the defending NFC North Division champion Green Bay Packers. For some reason, Troy is giddy about the Minnesota Vikings winning the division. I'm not sure...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html I see on the blog next door, my co-worker Troy Ruel has no love for the defending NFC North Division champion Green Bay Packers. For some reason, Troy is giddy about the Minnesota Vikings winning the division. I'm not sure... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1381604 2008-09-02T18:22:53Z 2008-09-02T18:37:53Z

Did we all survive the Labor Day weekend? I managed to put a dent in a few household chores and enjoy some of the great weather in West Michigan. I also managed to watch college football on the television. You...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html Did we all survive the Labor Day weekend? I managed to put a dent in a few household chores and enjoy some of the great weather in West Michigan. I also managed to watch college football on the television. You... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1242658 2008-08-01T15:38:32Z 2008-08-01T16:21:01Z

It seems many people I talk to are not happy about Pudge Rodriguez being traded to the Yankees for reliever Kyle Farnsworth. It's understandable since Pudge has been the face of the Tigers' organization the last five years. Pudge came...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html It seems many people I talk to are not happy about Pudge Rodriguez being traded to the Yankees for reliever Kyle Farnsworth. It's understandable since Pudge has been the face of the Tigers' organization the last five years. Pudge came... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1099781 2008-06-19T20:12:01Z 2008-06-19T20:22:30Z

I still don't understand why the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association honors two players (and sometimes two from the same team) for the Mr. Baseball Award. This makes no sense. This season, the Mount Pleasant duo of William Arnold...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html I still don't understand why the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association honors two players (and sometimes two from the same team) for the Mr. Baseball Award. This makes no sense. This season, the Mount Pleasant duo of William Arnold... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1069712 2008-06-11T04:07:06Z 2008-06-11T04:12:20Z

GRAND RAPIDS - If there's one thing North Muskegon's Mark Picard enjoys as much as baseball, it's poker. Picard, nicknamed "The Dealer,'' enjoys playing for big pots. He enjoys taking some coinage from his friends at the table. And he...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html GRAND RAPIDS - If there's one thing North Muskegon's Mark Picard enjoys as much as baseball, it's poker. Picard, nicknamed "The Dealer,'' enjoys playing for big pots. He enjoys taking some coinage from his friends at the table. And he... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.1030756 2008-05-30T03:25:48Z 2008-05-30T03:30:38Z

May Madness has arrived for high school baseball teams. Tuesday's predistricts produced a few surprises as the four-team district tournaments were finalized for Saturday. What happened to White Cloud? What happened to Holland Christian? What happened to Grand Rapids West...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html May Madness has arrived for high school baseball teams. Tuesday's predistricts produced a few surprises as the four-team district tournaments were finalized for Saturday. What happened to White Cloud? What happened to Holland Christian? What happened to Grand Rapids West... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.995445 2008-05-19T17:57:30Z 2008-05-19T18:09:48Z

It's my turn to opine about former Lowell quarterback Keith Nichol and his transfer from Oklahoma. Who could blame Nichol for leaving a vapor trail from Norman, Okla. to Lowell after his last final exam? Nichol failed to secure...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html It's my turn to opine about former Lowell quarterback Keith Nichol and his transfer from Oklahoma. Who could blame Nichol for leaving a vapor trail from Norman, Okla. to Lowell after his last final exam? Nichol failed to secure... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.948050 2008-05-04T23:00:32Z 2008-05-04T23:07:29Z

Yard work or Muskegon Community College baseball -- those were my choices on Sunday afternoon. I opted for baseball and witnessed history. Andrew Bard's bases-loaded RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning scored Kevin Dore as the host...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html Yard work or Muskegon Community College baseball -- those were my choices on Sunday afternoon. I opted for baseball and witnessed history. Andrew Bard's bases-loaded RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning scored Kevin Dore as the host... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.884505 2008-04-15T22:26:09Z 2008-04-15T22:35:10Z

Ramblings after a super week of vacation in Mexico: * It looks like the Tigers took a week of vacation, too, while I was away. They had "cero'' wins for most of the week. Maybe Curtis Granderson should be the...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html Ramblings after a super week of vacation in Mexico: * It looks like the Tigers took a week of vacation, too, while I was away. They had "cero'' wins for most of the week. Maybe Curtis Granderson should be the... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.828618 2008-03-25T23:03:53Z 2008-03-25T23:10:37Z

Muskegon is home to many loyal Detroit Tigers fans. But, honestly, is there a bigger fan in town than Bruce Ulfsax? As many of you know, Bruce died last Thursday in Lakeland, Fla., the Tigers' spring training home. Bruce was...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html Muskegon is home to many loyal Detroit Tigers fans. But, honestly, is there a bigger fan in town than Bruce Ulfsax? As many of you know, Bruce died last Thursday in Lakeland, Fla., the Tigers' spring training home. Bruce was... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.801200 2008-03-14T07:57:16Z 2008-03-14T08:05:42Z

EAST LANSING - Nate Bruinsma hardly looks the part of an all-state basketball player. He's a slender 6-4, 175 pounds with long arms and skinny legs. Put him in street clothes and you'd never peg him as the one to...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html EAST LANSING - Nate Bruinsma hardly looks the part of an all-state basketball player. He's a slender 6-4, 175 pounds with long arms and skinny legs. Put him in street clothes and you'd never peg him as the one to... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.797139 2008-03-12T23:12:18Z 2008-03-12T23:17:45Z

By Mike Mattson mmattson@muskegonchronicle.com Some basketball squads might be intimidated to play the top-ranked team in the state. Not Western Michigan Christian. The Warriors are anxious to see how they stack up against No. 1 Cedarville in Thursday's Class D...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html By Mike Mattson mmattson@muskegonchronicle.com Some basketball squads might be intimidated to play the top-ranked team in the state. Not Western Michigan Christian. The Warriors are anxious to see how they stack up against No. 1 Cedarville in Thursday's Class D... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.781694 2008-03-06T21:08:08Z 2008-03-12T23:12:09Z

OK, it's my turn to vent about MHSAA tournament basketball sites. Why must Muskegon play its boys quarterfinal basketball game on Tuesday at Lansing Eastern High School? The opponent is East Lansing, which is located on the east side of...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html OK, it's my turn to vent about MHSAA tournament basketball sites. Why must Muskegon play its boys quarterfinal basketball game on Tuesday at Lansing Eastern High School? The opponent is East Lansing, which is located on the east side of... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.722755 2008-02-21T07:20:04Z 2008-02-21T07:35:29Z

Mona Shores and Grand Haven played one of the best basketball games in the area this season -- boys or girls -- on Wednesday night. Grand Haven prevailed 40-37 in double overtime of the Class A district girls semifinal at...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html Mona Shores and Grand Haven played one of the best basketball games in the area this season -- boys or girls -- on Wednesday night. Grand Haven prevailed 40-37 in double overtime of the Class A district girls semifinal at... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/gotmike//3296.706703 2008-02-15T02:12:04Z 2008-02-19T15:16:00Z

How about that Roger Clemens-Brian McNamee showdown Wednesday on Capitol Hill? It's good to see our elected officials getting to the bottom of a major problem in our country -- famous shady baseball pitcher allegedly using performance-enhancing drugs to get...

Mike Mattson | Muskegon Chronicle http://connect.mlive.com/user/mmattson/index.html How about that Roger Clemens-Brian McNamee showdown Wednesday on Capitol Hill? It's good to see our elected officials getting to the bottom of a major problem in our country -- famous shady baseball pitcher allegedly using performance-enhancing drugs to get...