Billy Sims Roundtable At SportsFest 2012
Billy Sims joined Mike Valenti, Terry Foster and Pat Caputo at SportsFest on Saturday to talk about what it was like to win the Heisman Trophy as well as how he thinks the Lions will do in the 2012 season.
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Billy Sims joined Mike Valenti, Terry Foster and Pat Caputo at SportsFest on Saturday to talk about what it was like to win the Heisman Trophy as well as how he thinks the Lions will do in the 2012 season.
Lions safety Louis Delmas joined 97.1 The Ticket's SportsFest roundtable discussion to talk about the Lions playoff run as well as if he thinks Cliff Avril will re-sign with the Lions.
Lions DE Cliff Avril joined 97.1 The Ticket's SportsFest roundtable discussion on Saturday to discuss free agency and the current state of the Lions.
Cliff Avril had a fantastic 2011 that included a dominating performance against the Broncos and Tim Tebow in Week 8 when he recorded two sacks, and turned a forced fumble into a 24-yard touchdown.
Karsch and Anderson talked to Avril about who he's rooting for in the Michigan State vs. Purdue game. Avril was also asked about his current situation with the Lions and being a free agent. Does he like his status? Watch and find out.
Free agent defensive end Cliff Avril says he has no idea whether the Detroit Lions will apply the franchise tag to him.
The Lions' defense gradually collapsed over the last eight games of the season.
General manager Martin Mayhew has not used the franchise tag since he's taken the job and he said recently that he would prefer not to in the case of Cliff Avril.
The Lions have restructured the way they will coach the secondary next season.
Prior to the 2011 NFL season, the league moved kickoffs from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line in an effort to reduce the number of injuries on kickoff returns.
It makes for interesting conversation when a former NFL player of note doesn't just praise the players of today and becomes critical.
"Monday Night Football" is switching to a two-man booth.
I have been singing the "draft a running back" tune for quite some time and been dismissed as a misguided fool.
The Detroit Lions announced today the promotion of Tim Walton to Secondary/3rd Down Package Coach and hiring of Marcus Robertson as Defensive Assistant/Secondary Coach.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to catch passes from Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford?
This qualifies as uncharted territory for the Lions, at least for many years.
Find out more about the athletes appearing at the 2012 SportsFest.
A Michigan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge he phoned in a bomb threat to the Superdome during the New Orleans Saints' playoff win over the Detroit Lions in January.
President Tom Lewand sounded an optimistic tone during Super Bowl week when discussing the re-signing of the team's vital free agents - defensive end Cliff Avril, middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch, cornerback Eric Wright and left tackle Jeff Backus.
Although general manager Martin Mayhew said after the season that he didn't think the defense needed to be retooled, the Lions clearly have more holes and concerns there than on the offensive side.
When Forbes magazine released a list of America's Most Disliked Athletes this week, it was stunning Lions' defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fourth behind only Michael Vick, Tiger Woods and Plaxico Burress.
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson's cap number for 2012 will be in excess of $21 million, which is why the Lions' are eager to work an extension.
My rule when ranking NFL free agents: Nobody age 30 or over in the top 10 -- unless you are a quarterback.
The Lions — the team, the coaching staff, the front office — has moved beyond the failures of the past.
While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and golfer Tiger Woods remain the most disliked professional athletes, Ndamukong Suh is making a charge.
A 67-year-old Michigan man has died after officials say he was pinned while attempting to clean farming equipment last week.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses in August as part of an animal welfare investigation. The horses have been returned to their owner after Oakland County did not pursue forfeiture, and no criminal charges were filed.
Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy says about six have been damaged, costing his office about $5,000 so far.
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses in August as part of an animal welfare investigation. The horses have been returned to their owner after Oakland County did not pursue forfeiture, and no criminal charges were filed.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
A 67-year-old Michigan man has died after officials say he was pinned while attempting to clean farming equipment last week.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Now that it's September, many youth football programs have started their seasons. In Sterling Heights, there's a relatively new program that focuses not only on building better football players but also on developing future leaders.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
Ford Field is getting ready to open its doors for another season of Detroit Lions football. They know that being a good host means curating the perfect menu.