A Look at College and Pro Sports by WMAX Radio Host Ryan Terpstranoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:12:01 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/en-usnoA Look at College and Pro Sports by WMAX Radio Host Ryan Terpstranoemail@noemail.orghttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2012/01/prince_fielder_signing_is_stun.htmltag:Cecil Fieldertag:Dave Dombrowskitag:Detroit Tigerstag:free agent signingstag:home runstag:Mike Illitchtag:MLBtag:Prince Fieldernoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:08:57 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/terpstake//3977.7620085The Fielder legend continues in Detroit. I didn't think it was possible.  Prince Fielder wanted a ton of money.  He plays the same position as Miguel Cabrera.  No way the Tigers make that kind of commitment. Last week I was...noThe Fielder legend continues in Detroit. I didn't think it was possible.  Prince Fielder wanted a ton of money.  He plays the same position as Miguel Cabrera.  No way the Tigers make that kind of commitment. Last week I was...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)The Fielder legend continues in Detroit. I didn't think it was possible.  Prince Fielder wanted a ton of money.  He plays the same position as Miguel Cabrera.  No way the Tigers make that kind of commitment. Last week I was...tag:Cecil Fielder, tag:Dave Dombrowski, tag:Detroit Tigers, tag:free agent signings, tag:home runs, tag:Mike Illitch, tag:MLB, tag:Prince Fielderhttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2012/01/how_to_feel_about_joepas_passi.htmltag:diedtag:Jerry Sanduskytag:Joe Paternotag:JoePatag:Nittany Lionstag:Penn Statetag:PSU scandaltag:remembernoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:12:40 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/terpstake//3977.7614485Joe Paterno's legacy is now forever up for debate. Most days I love my job.  Some days...not so much.  Then, there are the rare days when I'm not quite sure how to do my job. This would be one of...noJoe Paterno's legacy is now forever up for debate. Most days I love my job.  Some days...not so much.  Then, there are the rare days when I'm not quite sure how to do my job. This would be one of...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Joe Paterno's legacy is now forever up for debate. Most days I love my job.  Some days...not so much.  Then, there are the rare days when I'm not quite sure how to do my job. This would be one of...tag:died, tag:Jerry Sandusky, tag:Joe Paterno, tag:JoePa, tag:Nittany Lions, tag:Penn State, tag:PSU scandal, tag:rememberhttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2012/01/new_b1g-pac_12_agreement_could.htmltag:B1Gtag:BCStag:Big ten pac 12 agreementtag:college footballtag:ncaatag:Notre Dametag:PAC 12tag:Purduetag:schedulingtag:Stanfordtag:USCnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:58:11 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/terpstake//3977.7542234.20120109170108Could we see the end of games like ND-USC?Lost in the bluster of the new B1G and PAC 12 football agreement is one other thing - where does this leave Notre Dame?Now, the Irish will never be short on opponents...noCould we see the end of games like ND-USC?Lost in the bluster of the new B1G and PAC 12 football agreement is one other thing - where does this leave Notre Dame?Now, the Irish will never be short on opponents...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Could we see the end of games like ND-USC?Lost in the bluster of the new B1G and PAC 12 football agreement is one other thing - where does this leave Notre Dame?Now, the Irish will never be short on opponents...tag:B1G, tag:BCS, tag:Big ten pac 12 agreement, tag:college football, tag:ncaa, tag:Notre Dame, tag:PAC 12, tag:Purdue, tag:scheduling, tag:Stanford, tag:USChttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/12/my_growing_man_crush_on_brando.htmltag:Ben Gordontag:Brandon Knighttag:detroit pistonstag:Lawrence Franktag:NBAtag:preseasontag:Rodney Stuckeytag:rookienoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:13:57 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.7462325.20111221172521 Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} Ok, I admit it. I watched preseason NBA basketball last night.  It's...noNormal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} Ok, I admit it. I watched preseason NBA basketball last night.  It's...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} Ok, I admit it. I watched preseason NBA basketball last night.  It's...tag:Ben Gordon, tag:Brandon Knight, tag:detroit pistons, tag:Lawrence Frank, tag:NBA, tag:preseason, tag:Rodney Stuckey, tag:rookiehttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/12/life_after_wes_fennville_tryin.htmltag:AEDtag:Fennvilletag:just one more gametag:never forgottentag:Ryan Klinglertag:Wes Leonardtag:Wes Leonard Heart Teamnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:05:11 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.7391343.20111206160855 The office area where Maria Flores helps run the Wes Leonard Heart Team is full of memories.  Hundreds of t-shirts with the words "Never Forgotten" and "Just One More Game".  Sweatshirts and hats with Wes's jersey numbers, #35 and...noThe office area where Maria Flores helps run the Wes Leonard Heart Team is full of memories.  Hundreds of t-shirts with the words "Never Forgotten" and "Just One More Game".  Sweatshirts and hats with Wes's jersey numbers, #35 and...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)The office area where Maria Flores helps run the Wes Leonard Heart Team is full of memories.  Hundreds of t-shirts with the words "Never Forgotten" and "Just One More Game".  Sweatshirts and hats with Wes's jersey numbers, #35 and...tag:AED, tag:Fennville, tag:just one more game, tag:never forgotten, tag:Ryan Klingler, tag:Wes Leonard, tag:Wes Leonard Heart Teamhttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/11/failed_trade_may_have_saved_je.htmltag:Carolina Pantherstag:detroit lionstag:ESPN 96.1 Grand Rapidstag:footballtag:Jerome Harrisontag:Kevin Smithtag:NFLtag:Terps Takenoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:12:42 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.7320288Smith's play against Carolina was a key in Detroit's victory.It was 2008 and I was in the Lions locker room. They had just been pounded by the Jacksonville Jaguars and fallen to 0-9, on their way to 0-16, and Kevin...noSmith's play against Carolina was a key in Detroit's victory.It was 2008 and I was in the Lions locker room. They had just been pounded by the Jacksonville Jaguars and fallen to 0-9, on their way to 0-16, and Kevin...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Smith's play against Carolina was a key in Detroit's victory.It was 2008 and I was in the Lions locker room. They had just been pounded by the Jacksonville Jaguars and fallen to 0-9, on their way to 0-16, and Kevin...tag:Carolina Panthers, tag:detroit lions, tag:ESPN 96.1 Grand Rapids, tag:football, tag:Jerome Harrison, tag:Kevin Smith, tag:NFL, tag:Terps Takehttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/11/penn_state_scandal_its_about_a.htmltag:Big Tentag:child abusetag:child scandaltag:Gerry Sanduskytag:Graham Spaniertag:Joe Paternotag:NCAAtag:Penn Statetag:PSUnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:20:20 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.7266420 There are great men in our society. They have the opportunity to influence many people. They have platforms to project their ideals and leadership upon the masses that follow them. These men are looked up to by many of...noThere are great men in our society. They have the opportunity to influence many people. They have platforms to project their ideals and leadership upon the masses that follow them. These men are looked up to by many of...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)There are great men in our society. They have the opportunity to influence many people. They have platforms to project their ideals and leadership upon the masses that follow them. These men are looked up to by many of...tag:Big Ten, tag:child abuse, tag:child scandal, tag:Gerry Sandusky, tag:Graham Spanier, tag:Joe Paterno, tag:NCAA, tag:Penn State, tag:PSUhttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/09/michigan_-_notre_dame_epic_vid.htmltag:Brady Hoketag:College Gamedaytag:Denard Robinsontag:Irishtag:michigan footballtag:NCAAtag:Notre Dametag:Roy Roundtreetag:Under The Lightstag:Wolverinesnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:59:40 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.6961709I had a front row seat for Michigan's incredible comeback against Notre Dame.  Please enjoy:...http://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/09/time_for_the_picks_first_ones.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Fri, 9 Sep 2011 20:32:36 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.6946580Time for the picks! I didn't bother with Week 1 of the college football season, most of the lines weren't that great anyways. Week 2 brings the NFL and more interesting local college games. Here are your Entertainment-Purposes-Only locks of...http://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/08/the_lions_make_all_the_right_m.htmltag:Chris Houstontag:detroit lionstag:free agent signingstag:Jim Schwartztag:Martin Mayhewtag:Matthew Staffordtag:NFC Northtag:NFLtag:Stephen Tullochnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:20:18 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.6739579  Yes, I know Stafford must stay healthy...but man do I like these Lions! I'm a Detroit Lions slappy.  There's no getting around it.  I love the team, and every year I plot out my Hope IS a Strategy plan...no  Yes, I know Stafford must stay healthy...but man do I like these Lions! I'm a Detroit Lions slappy.  There's no getting around it.  I love the team, and every year I plot out my Hope IS a Strategy plan...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)  Yes, I know Stafford must stay healthy...but man do I like these Lions! I'm a Detroit Lions slappy.  There's no getting around it.  I love the team, and every year I plot out my Hope IS a Strategy plan...tag:Chris Houston, tag:detroit lions, tag:free agent signings, tag:Jim Schwartz, tag:Martin Mayhew, tag:Matthew Stafford, tag:NFC North, tag:NFL, tag:Stephen Tullochhttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/07/my_desired_tigers_trade_target.htmltag:AL Centraltag:Dave Dombrowskitag:Detroit Tigerstag:Doug Fistertag:Jim Leylandtag:MLBtag:mlb trade deadlinetag:Seattle Marinersnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:15:09 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.6718765  Doug Fister could fill the void as the Tigers #5 starter This is the week where we see if Detroit makes a move to shore up their pitching staff.  My gut tells me they will.  If/when they do, I'd...no  Doug Fister could fill the void as the Tigers #5 starter This is the week where we see if Detroit makes a move to shore up their pitching staff.  My gut tells me they will.  If/when they do, I'd...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)  Doug Fister could fill the void as the Tigers #5 starter This is the week where we see if Detroit makes a move to shore up their pitching staff.  My gut tells me they will.  If/when they do, I'd...tag:AL Central, tag:Dave Dombrowski, tag:Detroit Tigers, tag:Doug Fister, tag:Jim Leyland, tag:MLB, tag:mlb trade deadline, tag:Seattle Marinershttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/06/pistons_finally_get_lucky_on_d.htmltag:Brandon Knighttag:detroit pistonstag:Joe Dumarstag:Kyle Singlertag:nba draftnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:46:26 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.6553179  Brandon Knight can help the Pistons return to form...if he gets help as well. Let's face it, when you're bad...the NBA is about getting lucky.Cleveland wins the lottery with the LA Clippers' pick, also has the #4 overall, and...no  Brandon Knight can help the Pistons return to form...if he gets help as well. Let's face it, when you're bad...the NBA is about getting lucky.Cleveland wins the lottery with the LA Clippers' pick, also has the #4 overall, and...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)  Brandon Knight can help the Pistons return to form...if he gets help as well. Let's face it, when you're bad...the NBA is about getting lucky.Cleveland wins the lottery with the LA Clippers' pick, also has the #4 overall, and...tag:Brandon Knight, tag:detroit pistons, tag:Joe Dumars, tag:Kyle Singler, tag:nba drafthttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/04/michigan_spring_game_report.htmltag:Al Borgestag:ann arbortag:Brady Hoketag:college footballtag:Craig Rohtag:Denard Robinsontag:Devin Gardnertag:Greg Mattisontag:Michigan wolverinestag:Mike Coxtag:Mike Martintag:Ryan Van Bergentag:spring gamenoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:02:53 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.6130391As the Michigan Spring Game was set to begin, the question most fans had on their mind was:  "What will this new offense look like?  Will Denard Robinson still be Denard?  Will the coaching staff still let him do his...http://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/03/right_shot_wrong_result.htmltag:darius morristag:duketag:John beileintag:March Madnesstag:michigan basketballtag:ncaa tournamenttag:Wolverinesnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:57:42 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5959485He's the man who should have the ball in his hands. I feel for Darius Morris. Hindsight can be a brutal thing, and he's going to have to deal with it for the next couple weeks. But I'm here to...noHe's the man who should have the ball in his hands. I feel for Darius Morris. Hindsight can be a brutal thing, and he's going to have to deal with it for the next couple weeks. But I'm here to...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)He's the man who should have the ball in his hands. I feel for Darius Morris. Hindsight can be a brutal thing, and he's going to have to deal with it for the next couple weeks. But I'm here to...tag:darius morris, tag:duke, tag:John beilein, tag:March Madness, tag:michigan basketball, tag:ncaa tournament, tag:Wolverineshttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/03/ten_projections_to_bust-proof_1.htmltag:Big Tentag:bracket busterstag:Final Fourtag:John Beilientag:March Madnesstag:michigan basketballtag:michigan state spartanstag:ncaa tournamenttag:Tom Izzotag:Wisconsin Badgerstag:Wolverinesnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:06:06 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5923426  The Final Four is in Houston, but the best picks are right here in Terp's Take!!! (ed note: This is the 2011 edition.  The 2010 edition does not exist.  Don't both looking it up.  It's in the trash.  I'm...no  The Final Four is in Houston, but the best picks are right here in Terp's Take!!! (ed note: This is the 2011 edition.  The 2010 edition does not exist.  Don't both looking it up.  It's in the trash.  I'm...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)  The Final Four is in Houston, but the best picks are right here in Terp's Take!!! (ed note: This is the 2011 edition.  The 2010 edition does not exist.  Don't both looking it up.  It's in the trash.  I'm...tag:Big Ten, tag:bracket busters, tag:Final Four, tag:John Beilien, tag:March Madness, tag:michigan basketball, tag:michigan state spartans, tag:ncaa tournament, tag:Tom Izzo, tag:Wisconsin Badgers, tag:Wolverineshttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/03/catching_jimmer_fever.htmltag:byu cougarstag:Jimmer Fredettetag:ncaa basketballtag:ncaa tournamenttag:tribute videosnoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 1 Mar 2011 18:22:10 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5836429I love watching Jimmer Fredette from BYU play.  His long-range bombs and tough drives to the hoop could actually garner the Cougars to a #1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament.  And since tribute videos are all the rage these...http://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/02/pistons_inactivity_at_trade_de.htmltag:Detroit Pistonstag:Joe Dumarstag:nbatag:Rip Hamiltontag:Tayshaun Princetag:trade deadlinenoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:56:11 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5813615  Joe Dumars once again could not get anything done at the NBA trade deadline. It's been a flurry of activity in the NBA the last couple days.  Contenders shaking up their teams, usable players contracts on the move, and...no  Joe Dumars once again could not get anything done at the NBA trade deadline. It's been a flurry of activity in the NBA the last couple days.  Contenders shaking up their teams, usable players contracts on the move, and...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)  Joe Dumars once again could not get anything done at the NBA trade deadline. It's been a flurry of activity in the NBA the last couple days.  Contenders shaking up their teams, usable players contracts on the move, and...tag:Detroit Pistons, tag:Joe Dumars, tag:nba, tag:Rip Hamilton, tag:Tayshaun Prince, tag:trade deadlinehttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/02/miggy_putting_detroit_fans_in.htmltag:Detroit Tigerstag:Josh Hamiltontag:Miguel Cabreranoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:30:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5762698Success can breed a feeling of invincibility. That feeling may have pushed Miguel Cabrera back into old habits.noSuccess can breed a feeling of invincibility. That feeling may have pushed Miguel Cabrera back into old habits.noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Success can breed a feeling of invincibility. That feeling may have pushed Miguel Cabrera back into old habits.tag:Detroit Tigers, tag:Josh Hamilton, tag:Miguel Cabrerahttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/01/catching_back_up_with_michigan.htmltag:Big Tentag:darius morristag:Kailin Lucastag:michigan basketballtag:michigan state spartanstag:ncaatag:Tom Izzonoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:12:04 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5616676 Time to take a look once again at Michigan and Michigan State's respective basketball teams and their fortunes thus far this season.Michigan StateReasons to be optimistic:- History.  You certainly don't have much to be optimistic about when it comes...noTime to take a look once again at Michigan and Michigan State's respective basketball teams and their fortunes thus far this season.Michigan StateReasons to be optimistic:- History.  You certainly don't have much to be optimistic about when it comes...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Time to take a look once again at Michigan and Michigan State's respective basketball teams and their fortunes thus far this season.Michigan StateReasons to be optimistic:- History.  You certainly don't have much to be optimistic about when it comes...tag:Big Ten, tag:darius morris, tag:Kailin Lucas, tag:michigan basketball, tag:michigan state spartans, tag:ncaa, tag:Tom Izzohttp://blog.mlive.com/terpstake/2011/01/does_michigan_have_fire-ers_re.htmltag:Big Tentag:Brady Hoketag:coaching searchtag:College footballtag:Dave Brandontag:Les Milestag:Michigan footballtag:NCAAtag:Rich Rodrigueznoemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:22:18 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/terpstake//3977.5540813 Rich Rod is gone...but was it the right choice? I'll start by defending David Brandon.  I don't think he had much of a choice after Michigan's performance in the Gator Bowl.  Keep Rich Rodriguez was going to be a...noRich Rod is gone...but was it the right choice? I'll start by defending David Brandon.  I don't think he had much of a choice after Michigan's performance in the Gator Bowl.  Keep Rich Rodriguez was going to be a...noemail@noemail.org (Ryan Terpstra)Rich Rod is gone...but was it the right choice? I'll start by defending David Brandon.  I don't think he had much of a choice after Michigan's performance in the Gator Bowl.  Keep Rich Rodriguez was going to be a...tag:Big Ten, tag:Brady Hoke, tag:coaching search, tag:College football, tag:Dave Brandon, tag:Les Miles, tag:Michigan football, tag:NCAA, tag:Rich Rodriguez