The Sault High Varsity Football Team, coming off of a 6-3 season in 2022, is looking forward to some big changes this fall. The team is now in the revamped Big North Conference, which includes Escanaba, Marquette, Petoskey, Gaylord and Alpena. Head Coach Scott Menard shared, “With the new conference, […]
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Lions QB Jared Goff just misses out on NFL top-10 quarterback list
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had somewhat of a career revival in 2022. After struggling with a new team and subpar receiving crew in 2021, Goff rebounded in a big way, finishing in the top 10 in passing yards (sixth), touchdowns (t-fifth), yards per attempt (seventh), passer rating (seventh) and […]
5 Takeaways from Lions’ 20-16 Victory against Packers
The Detroit Lions indicated all week they were not overly concerned with their playoff fate, due to the significance of the game against the Green Bay Packers. Detroit’s young roster was intent on finishing the season winning eight of its last 10 games, producing a winning record and eliminating its […]
Michigan, Jim Harbaugh under NCAA investigation for alleged recruiting, practice violations
Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh are under investigation for multiple rules violations by the NCAA, which sent the Wolverines a draft of a Notice of Allegations on Thursday. The allegations include one Level I violation against Harbaugh himself as well as multiple Level II violations, according to multiple reports. “Yesterday, […]
Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell can’t wait to face Packers; game moved to 8:20pm Sunday night
Dan Campbell walked up the podium to the lectern for his weekly day-after-the-game news conference Monday, contorted the microphone to his liking and fidgeted with the rolled up left sleeve on his team-issued long-sleeve shirt. Six days before the biggest game of his coaching career, Campbell could hardly contain his […]
After duplicate result, U of Michigan must search for what it’s missing
GLENDALE, Ariz. — As the roars from a wild and purple-splashed celebration echoed through the hallways of State Farm Stadium, where the underdogs from Texas Christian disposed of a college football blue blood to advance to the national championship, every corner of the Michigan locker room reflected the pain and […]
Lions Must Regroup Quickly after Getting ‘Ass Kicked’
Unprepared. Uninspired. Outplayed. On Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, the Lions were all the above in their biggest game yet of the 2022 campaign. It was an unfortunate return to the lackluster brand of football that Detroit displayed during its 1-6 start to the season, specifically on the defensive side of the […]
With one more win and some help, Lions can climb into playoff spot next weekend
East Rutherford, N.J. — After starting the season 1-6, the Detroit Lions can move into the seventh and final seed in the NFC as early as next week. To do so, they’ll need three things to happen. First and foremost, the Lions must continue their winning ways. They’ll need to go […]
Goff puts up another outstanding performance in win over Vikings
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said this week he feels like he’s been playing the best football of his career. It’s hard to argue with that assessment after another terrific performance by Goff Sunday leading the Lions to a 34-23 win over Minnesota and throwing for 330 yards and three […]
Instant observations: Lions score on every possession while pounding Jags 40-14
DETROIT — Are you ready to believe in the Detroit Lions? That’s a perilous proposition of course, backed by six-plus decades of perpetual folly and blunder. There was more of that when this season opened, as they lost five straight games to fall to the bottom of the league. But […]