http://blog.mlive.com/hugeblog/A Huge Look at College and Pro SportsenMon, 26 Mar 2012 19:53:05 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noA Huge Look at College and Pro Sportshugebloghttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/EUvf-Jjl0Fs/find_time_to_honor_veterans_th.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 21 May 2013 15:00:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10600924 ]]>I love playoff hockey. Most of us live for a Stanley Cup series like the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks are playing. The postseason is when the mental and physical toughness of these warriors on ice really comes to...http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/find_time_to_honor_veterans_th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/pcstd71mGG0/from_the_detroit_tigers_to_the.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 14 May 2013 07:33:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10549465 ]]>There's little reason to have anxiety about the Tigers, while the recruiting wars being waged between the Wolverines and Spartans are fun to watch.noThere's little reason to have anxiety about the Tigers, while the recruiting wars being waged between the Wolverines and Spartans are fun to watch.There's little reason to have anxiety about the Tigers, while the recruiting wars being waged between the Wolverines and Spartans are fun to watch.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/from_the_detroit_tigers_to_the.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/Z4dxM7uMQcs/nhl_misses_the_mark_with_suspe.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge Blogtag:Justin AbdelkaderBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 07 May 2013 10:25:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10505361 ]]>Abdelkader's hit in Saturday night's Game 3 against the Ducks was no more than a four-minute penalty.noAbdelkader's hit in Saturday night's Game 3 against the Ducks was no more than a four-minute penalty.Abdelkader's hit in Saturday night's Game 3 against the Ducks was no more than a four-minute penalty.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Blog, tag:Justin Abdelkaderhttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/nhl_misses_the_mark_with_suspe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/NLsFdDiGaG8/red_wings_lions_and_tigers_all.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10457297 ]]>The Red Wings are peaking at the right time and are real Stanely Cup contenders.noThe Red Wings are peaking at the right time and are real Stanely Cup contenders.The Red Wings are peaking at the right time and are real Stanely Cup contenders.tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/red_wings_lions_and_tigers_all.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/_6VsNXyhJ1U/americas_reaction_after_boston.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 23 Apr 2013 06:31:46 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10408152 ]]>Our responses to 9/11 and 4/15 show what we really stand for as a country. At the end of the day, we're a great team.noOur responses to 9/11 and 4/15 show what we really stand for as a country. At the end of the day, we're a great team.Our responses to 9/11 and 4/15 show what we really stand for as a country. At the end of the day, we're a great team.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/americas_reaction_after_boston.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/Nn4Yvb747zA/trey_burke_torii_hunter_among.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 16 Apr 2013 06:32:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10366381 ]]>A quick look at the good, bad and ugly in sports today.noA quick look at the good, bad and ugly in sports today.A quick look at the good, bad and ugly in sports today.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/trey_burke_torii_hunter_among.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/OM7owizjgq0/michigans_dream_ncaa_tournamen.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 02 Apr 2013 07:12:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10287748 ]]>It's an amazing journey that isn't over yet for coach John Beilein and his team. They're not quite the Fab Five, but they have been the Fantastic Four in the tournament.http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/michigans_dream_ncaa_tournamen.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/yQ5as2nA7Y0/ncaa_bracket_predictions_michi.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowWed, 20 Mar 2013 11:57:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10215453 ]]>It’s NCAA tournament time, and I am back to try for a shot at perfection and give you inside information on how to win your office pool or online contest.Here are my thoughts about the seeds and brackets that were...noIt’s NCAA tournament time, and I am back to try for a shot at perfection and give you inside information on how to win your office pool or online contest.Here are my thoughts about the seeds and brackets that were...It’s NCAA tournament time, and I am back to try for a shot at perfection and give you inside information on how to win your office pool or online contest.Here are my thoughts about the seeds and brackets that were...tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/ncaa_bracket_predictions_michi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/LMKp5uJnI7A/maybe_michigan_recovers_from_i.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 12 Mar 2013 08:35:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10163517 ]]>The only way Michigan does anything special the rest of March will center around Trey Burke willing the Wolverines to wins like he almost did Sunday.noThe only way Michigan does anything special the rest of March will center around Trey Burke willing the Wolverines to wins like he almost did Sunday.The only way Michigan does anything special the rest of March will center around Trey Burke willing the Wolverines to wins like he almost did Sunday.tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/maybe_michigan_recovers_from_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/Ku2-Nq8i90w/final_four_runs_unlikely_for_m.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 05 Mar 2013 08:06:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10118580 ]]>Both teams have work to do to end the regular season and in the Big Ten Tournament, while each is likely a No. 3 seed in the NCAAs.noBoth teams have work to do to end the regular season and in the Big Ten Tournament, while each is likely a No. 3 seed in the NCAAs.Both teams have work to do to end the regular season and in the Big Ten Tournament, while each is likely a No. 3 seed in the NCAAs.tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/final_four_runs_unlikely_for_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/Jkj1ImP6AUY/pay_up_detroit_tigers_if_justi.htmltag:Huge Blogtag:Justin VerlanderBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 26 Feb 2013 06:31:34 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10072254 ]]>This talk of doing it next offseason is crazy. You pay the guy market value today. You reward him for what he has done, who he is and what he means to the team, state and fan base.noThis talk of doing it next offseason is crazy. You pay the guy market value today. You reward him for what he has done, who he is and what he means to the team, state and fan base.This talk of doing it next offseason is crazy. You pay the guy market value today. You reward him for what he has done, who he is and what he means to the team, state and fan base.tag:Huge Blog, tag:Justin Verlanderhttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/pay_up_detroit_tigers_if_justi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/o3BMguyQzYY/win_over_indiana_would_put_mic.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 19 Feb 2013 06:31:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.10017650 ]]>Wouldn’t it be cool if the Big Ten title was on the line when Michigan State travels to Michigan for the rematch March 3?noWouldn’t it be cool if the Big Ten title was on the line when Michigan State travels to Michigan for the rematch March 3?Wouldn’t it be cool if the Big Ten title was on the line when Michigan State travels to Michigan for the rematch March 3?tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/win_over_indiana_would_put_mic.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/rqbbxTcZBj8/plenty_of_reasons_to_like_mich.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 12 Feb 2013 06:32:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9971567 ]]>Michigan hasn't faced a must-win situation since it went to Minnesota after the Ohio State loss, and delivered its best performance of the season.noMichigan hasn't faced a must-win situation since it went to Minnesota after the Ohio State loss, and delivered its best performance of the season.Michigan hasn't faced a must-win situation since it went to Minnesota after the Ohio State loss, and delivered its best performance of the season.tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/plenty_of_reasons_to_like_mich.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/o0GutoOuQ9c/michigan_michigan_state_just_t.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 05 Feb 2013 06:31:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9922794 ]]>Big Ten Conference coaches and players can’t say anything about the horrible officiating, but I can.noBig Ten Conference coaches and players can’t say anything about the horrible officiating, but I can.Big Ten Conference coaches and players can’t say anything about the horrible officiating, but I can.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/michigan_michigan_state_just_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/WIUwDLYo7Jg/nfl_can_lead_charge_in_making.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 29 Jan 2013 07:31:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9878367 ]]>You start with the NFL: No tackling above the hips. You outlaw any tackle leading with the helmet above the hips. First infraction, it is an ejection from the game.noYou start with the NFL: No tackling above the hips. You outlaw any tackle leading with the helmet above the hips. First infraction, it is an ejection from the game.You start with the NFL: No tackling above the hips. You outlaw any tackle leading with the helmet above the hips. First infraction, it is an ejection from the game.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/nfl_can_lead_charge_in_making.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/GHjuOTwp2M8/not_believing_the_manti_teo_st.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 22 Jan 2013 19:09:03 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9833417 ]]>My problem is not that Te’o was in love with this invisible girl he never met. It’s how he used the cover of courage to cover up the truth.noMy problem is not that Te’o was in love with this invisible girl he never met. It’s how he used the cover of courage to cover up the truth.My problem is not that Te’o was in love with this invisible girl he never met. It’s how he used the cover of courage to cover up the truth.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/not_believing_the_manti_teo_st.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/0dVtmMIPcao/no_panic_necessary_for_michiga.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 15 Jan 2013 08:05:25 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9790027 ]]>How the Wolverines respond to their first loss, Sunday at Ohio State, will set the tone for the rest of the season.noHow the Wolverines respond to their first loss, Sunday at Ohio State, will set the tone for the rest of the season.How the Wolverines respond to their first loss, Sunday at Ohio State, will set the tone for the rest of the season.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/no_panic_necessary_for_michiga.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/qHkc_Tsh464/huge_expectations_for_2013_det.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 08 Jan 2013 06:32:41 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9746811 ]]>Schedules should benefit the Michigan and Michigan State football teams, while the Lions have some work to do this offseason.noSchedules should benefit the Michigan and Michigan State football teams, while the Lions have some work to do this offseason.Schedules should benefit the Michigan and Michigan State football teams, while the Lions have some work to do this offseason.tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/huge_expectations_for_2013_det.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/KrtTRVB7OnI/jim_schwartz_martin_mayhew_the.htmlcat:Sports - All Regionscat:Sports-Grand Rapidstag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowTue, 01 Jan 2013 06:32:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9708678 ]]>We trusted Schwartz, his staff and the front office to make the Lions a champion. This season proves changes have to be made. The numbers don’t lie.noWe trusted Schwartz, his staff and the front office to make the Lions a champion. This season proves changes have to be made. The numbers don’t lie.We trusted Schwartz, his staff and the front office to make the Lions a champion. This season proves changes have to be made. The numbers don’t lie.cat:Sports - All Regions, cat:Sports-Grand Rapids, tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/jim_schwartz_martin_mayhew_the.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hugeblog/~3/q-LQuGRJW9A/calvin_johnsons_career_path_ee.htmltag:Huge BlogBill Simonson | The Huge ShowWed, 26 Dec 2012 05:56:09 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/sports/index.ssf//3866.9677252 ]]>While blessed with arguably two of the best players at their position in NFL history, the Detroit Lions haven't won with either Calvin Johnson or Barry Sanders. Let's hope we don't have to watch his career fall apart, as we did Barry's.noWhile blessed with arguably two of the best players at their position in NFL history, the Detroit Lions haven't won with either Calvin Johnson or Barry Sanders. Let's hope we don't have to watch his career fall apart, as we did Barry's.While blessed with arguably two of the best players at their position in NFL history, the Detroit Lions haven't won with either Calvin Johnson or Barry Sanders. Let's hope we don't have to watch his career fall apart, as we did Barry's.tag:Huge Bloghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/calvin_johnsons_career_path_ee.htmlnonadult