http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/Sports News, Commentary and OpinionenThu, 17 Apr 2008 19:08:38 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noSports News, Commentary and Opinionsaginaw_sports_extrahttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/4FOq0k6TmR0/saginaw_valley_state_universit.htmlSVSU Cardinalsmgodard@thesaginawnews.com (Mike Godard)Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:08:38 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.900638 ]]>Saginaw Valley State University begins its two-time title defense today with a match against Indiana University at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, Kan. The Cardinals finished third overall in Thursday's 32 Baker game qualification round...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/saginaw_valley_state_universit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/_PuSgPQ3gDQ/new_saginaw_news_sports_sectio.htmlAlma CollegeAuto racingBoxingBreaking NewsChippewasFantasy IslandGeneric sportsGeoff MottGolfGreg MancinaHow We See ItHugh BernreuterJoe Walker IIIJohn PozenelJohn WalkerLittle LeagueLoonsMark ConstantineMike GodardMike RochaMultimediaNorthwoodOutdoorsPaul NeumeyerRap question and responseRecreationRunningSVSU CardinalsSaginaw Hall of FameSaginaw StingSpiritSports SpotlightSting InsiderTwo Centsbeng@thesaginawnews.com (Bernie Eng)Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:45:37 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.880868 ]]>For the latest in Saginaw sports, check out our new Sports section: http://www.mlive.com/saginawnews/sports/ While you are there, have a look at our new homepage as well: http://www.mlive.com/saginawnews/...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/new_saginaw_news_sports_sectio.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/aSoyrDdku68/two_cents_dont_give_up_yet_det.htmlTwo CentsTwo Centsgmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:27:13 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.859441 ]]>It's over. The Tigers are done. Oh, wait, they've got 157 more games? Relax fans, it's a long season....http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/two_cents_dont_give_up_yet_det.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/OmiPO8rC6oI/46_loons_line.htmlLoonsgmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:20:35 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.859436 ]]>Great Lakes 4, Dayton 3 Today: Great Lakes (Daigoro Rondon, 1-0) at West Michigan (Jon Kibler, 0-0), 6:35 p.m. Leaders: Today's game features the top two teams in the Midwest League Eastern Division. The Whitecaps are 4-0 after sweeping South...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/46_loons_line.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/E5MQj7ai-HY/great_lakes_loons_improve_to_3.htmlLoonsgmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:18:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.859432 ]]>MIDLAND -- The Great Lakes Loons leave on a 10-game road trip brimming with confidence after finishing its opening-season homestand with a 3-1 record. Andrew Lambo's third double against Dayton on Sunday was a huge one, scoring Preston Mattingly from...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/great_lakes_loons_improve_to_3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/DCXJYUBUzGs/two_cents_the_chase_for_the_nb.htmlTwo Centsasmith@thesaginawnews.com (Adam Smith)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:50:46 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.858161 ]]>Remember when the No. 1 seeded Dallas Mavericks were bounced from last year's NBA playoffs with a first-round loss to the No. 8 Golden State Warriors? Well, you may want to follow the Western Conference playoff race 'til it sorts...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/two_cents_the_chase_for_the_nb.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/UGBzXRc5e1A/column_saginaw_high_transplant.htmlHugh Bernreuterbpetzold@thesaginawnews.com (bill Petzold)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:40:46 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.856944 ]]>Tequila Jones caps her prep career with an MVP performance. When Tequila Jones left Saginaw, she saw plenty of friends in her rear-view mirror. She also saw plenty of ashes. But Jones has risen above the ashes and still considers...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/column_saginaw_high_transplant.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/3BoxsP5a1Gk/column_bowling_centers_change.htmlMike GodardRecreationbpetzold@thesaginawnews.com (bill Petzold)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:36:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.856934 ]]>Bowling centers are starting to take a different approach to summer bowling. "Most of our spring and summer bowling has been open bowl," Candlelite Bowl Co-Owner Bob Klein said. "We don't usually have too many leagues that have worked during...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/column_bowling_centers_change.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/N9JWVAxQCi8/column_veteran_players_key_to.htmlRed Wingsbpetzold@thesaginawnews.com (bill Petzold)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:32:14 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.856921 ]]>The Detroit Red Wings won another trophy this season, but will a cup follow? With Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets the Red Wings secured the Presidents' Trophy which is awarded to the team with the most points...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/column_veteran_players_key_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/N9c2rv7gbwo/great_lakes_loons_loon_line_ap.htmlLoonsbpetzold@thesaginawnews.com (bill Petzold)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:09:19 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.856897 ]]>Friday: Loons 5, Dragons 4 Today: Dayton (Luis Montano, 8-4 in 2007) at Great Lakes (Kyle Smit, 4-5 in 2007), 7:05 p.m....http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/great_lakes_loons_loon_line_ap.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/vGhRfArXCm4/great_lakes_loons_win_against.htmlHugh BernreuterLoonsbpetzold@thesaginawnews.com (bill Petzold)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:06:31 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.856892 ]]>MIDLAND -- The only pain was a tinge of heartache courtesy of a smidgen of regret. And that, for Bryan Morris, is a success. Morris, a Los Angeles Dodgers first-round pick, pitched for the first time since hurting his arm...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/great_lakes_loons_win_against.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/qyw00wTaox8/saginaw_sting_sting_beat_new_j.htmlGeoff MottSaginaw Stingbpetzold@thesaginawnews.com (bill Petzold)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:03:34 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.856884 ]]>If Saginaw Sting quarterback Damon Dowdell continues his mastery of indoor football, TheDow Event Center may just get renamed "TheDowdell Center." The former Michigan State University player has blistered the league with his passing and he was on point again...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/saginaw_sting_sting_beat_new_j.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/A2L4Hf1G5QY/the_great_lakes_loons_beat_the.htmlLoonsasmith@thesaginawnews.com (Adam Smith)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:52:19 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.853907 ]]>Related story: • Great Lakes Loons Line for 4/4/08 Jeff Schrier | The Saginaw NewsThe Great Lakes Loons and the Dayton Dragons line the field for pregame introductions before the start of their season opener (4/3/08). The Loons defeated Dayton...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/the_great_lakes_loons_beat_the.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/y450YwvdvxA/great_lakes_loons_line_for_440.htmlLoonsasmith@thesaginawnews.com (Adam Smith)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:49:21 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.853903 ]]>Related story: • The Great Lakes Loons beat the Dayton Dragons, 5-2, in their Single A Midwest League opener Loons 5, Dragons 2 Today: Dayton (Jamie Arneson, 3-6 in 2007) at Great Lakes (Bryan Morris, DNP in 2007), 7:05 p.m....http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/great_lakes_loons_line_for_440.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/ryDmh1RLlvc/two_cents_saginaw_high_coach_l.htmlTwo Centsasmith@thesaginawnews.com (Adam Smith)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:58:34 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.853899 ]]>At some point, I have to believe Saginaw High boys basketball coach Lou Dawkins will leave the Trojans for a college position, either as an assistant at a major college or head coach at a mid-major. Now, however, is not...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/two_cents_saginaw_high_coach_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/o0xuDqbxvWc/batter_up.htmlGeneric sportsLoonsdduncan@thesaginawnews.com (Debbie S. Duncan)Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:07:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.850319 ]]>Dana Rieber | The Saginaw NewsGreat Lakes Loons player Jovanny Rosario bunts the ball during practice at Dow Diamond on Wednesday....http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/batter_up.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/3Y-1wjnWqGg/great_lakes_loons_manager_juan.htmlLoonsgmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:12:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.850175 ]]>MIDLAND -- Juan Bustabad doesn't even think about what might have been. Probably because doesn't remember what was. The 46-year-old manager of the Great Lakes Loons helps kick off the second season of the franchise at 7:05 tonight against the...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/great_lakes_loons_manager_juan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/EoZ9iybA5ws/column_expect_better_results_f.htmlHugh Bernreutergmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:10:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.850173 ]]>Call it a short limb, but I'm going out on it. The Great Lakes Loons will improve this season. That's not a hard thing to do, considering they were 57-82 last season for a whopping .410 winning percentage. It wasn't...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/column_expect_better_results_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/VODhkTbJy54/dow_diamond_offers_more_as_the.htmlLoonsgmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:09:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.850171 ]]>Paul Barbeau's goal is to not grow stagnant. So despite a successful first season, the Great Lakes Loons are adding a few more twists to Dow Diamond and to their second season. "The goal is to create buzz and energy...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/dow_diamond_offers_more_as_the.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/saginaw_sports_extra/~3/EODsR8g2MZs/two_cents_somebody_call_mr_t_t.htmlTwo Centsgmott@thesaginawnews.com (Geoff Mott)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:16:25 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/saginaw_sports_extra//1674.846492 ]]>I figured out a way to help the Tigers bullpen. I'm going to reunite the A-Team -- Faceman, Hannibal, Murdock and B.A. Baracus -- and send them on a vigilante mission to that Venezuelan prison where former Tiger reliever Ugueth...http://blog.mlive.com/saginaw_sports_extra/2008/04/two_cents_somebody_call_mr_t_t.htmlnonadult