The Detroit red Wings are once again in possession of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after shocking the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night. Detroit needed that win in the worst way and they had to come from behind to grab it. After trailing 2-0 in the first period, Lucas Raymond scored his second goal of the game to tie the contest at 3 with less than 13 seconds remaining and then Patrick Kane won it in overtime. It was the biggest win of the season as the Wings try...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg hopped on his radio show last week and gave an opinion about the Lions that fans are not happy about. What did Greenberg say? Does it offend you? Is he correct? Jeff Riger brings you all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 19, 2024•20 min
The Detroit Red Wings have played some truly regrettable hockey for almost a month now. They get out-scored by a wide margin, they struggle to play defense, they look lethargic and they might miss the playoffs too. The Wings have lost 8 of their last 9 games and Jeff Riger believes the team must move on from head coach Derek Lalonde. In the NHL, firing a head coach during the season happens more than you think and most of the time it actually works. Riger shares the data as he is convinced the o...
Mar 18, 2024•25 min
Lions GM Brad Holmes signed DJ Reader on Thursday afternoon in a move that should really help the Lions defense. Reader is one of the best interior defensive lineman in football and joined with Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill and James Houston, the Detroit defensive line just became dominant. Jeff Riger gives you all the details about the Reader signing and some things that might give you a little pause as well. Also, the Lions extended Holmes, Head Coach Dan Campbell and Special Assistant/CEO an...
Mar 15, 2024•20 min
As we wait to see who else the Detroit Lions might sign in free agency, we turn our attention to the Detroit Red Wings who are mired in a 6 game losing skid and who no longer have a playoff spot either. Detroit is losing games in embarrassing fashion and are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs. So who deserves the most blame? Jeff Riger tells you and also has a solution as how to get the Red Wings winning again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
Mar 14, 2024•21 min
We are a couple of days into NFL Free Agency and the Detroit Lions have yet to make any major moves while other teams seem to be getting better. Danielle Hunter went to the Texans. Brian Burns went to the Giants. Christian Wilkins went to Miami. And, then there are the Lions who have filled positions of need but did they do a good enough job? Jeff Riger is underwhelmed so far by the Lions in Free Agency, how do you feel? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
Mar 13, 2024•21 min
The Detroit Lions were pretty active in what essentially is the first day of NFL Free Agency. Detroit went out and signed defensive end Marcus Davenport to a one year deal and traded for cornerback Carlton Davis. What did Detroit give up? Will both players help the team? Are the Lions done in Free Agency? Jeff Riger has all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...
Mar 12, 2024•17 min
Pistons GM Troy Weaver got into a heated altercation with a fan at Little Caesars Arena over the weekend. What was said? What caused it? Jeff Riger has all the details! Also, it was an awful weekend for Detroit sports! The Red Wings have lost 5 straight and could be on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Michigan hoops lost again, this time on Senior Day to Nebraska as they finish with the worst record in the history of the program. MSU lost at Indiana and could miss the NCAA Tourname...
Mar 11, 2024•18 min
With Free Agency starting soon in the NFL, Lions fans everywhere are wondering what moves GM Brad Holmes will make to help Detroit reach a Super Bowl? While we sit and wait we do know the team at least has interest in Kansas City cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. Detroit was one of seven teams that have reached out to the Chiefs to inquire about the 27 year old game changer. How much would it cost? Is Sneed worth it? Is he the missing piece? Jeff Riger answers all those questions and more on the latest...
Mar 08, 2024•21 min
Stats in the spring usually are not significant. Being good or bad in exhibition games means nothing, well unless you’re Javier Baez and have yet to get a hit in the spring? Jeff Riger points out Javy’s shocking spring stats and nominates him for the ‘All-Time Disliked Detroit Athlete’ list. Baez has been in Detroit for 2 seasons, he hasn’t produced and now he is still owed around $100 million over the next 4 seasons. Has he become one of the top ten most disliked athletes in Detroit sports? Che...
Mar 07, 2024•24 min
Michigan fans will defend him. Michigan State fans will bash him. Welcome to the never ending debate about JJ McCarthy. Some believe he will be the 3rd player drafted in this years NFL draft while others believe he is not even worthy of being selected in the first round because the Wolverines didn’t ask him to do more in college? Jeff Riger brings you all the chatter involving the draft stock of McCarthy on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Mar 06, 2024•21 min
Since announcing the Red Wings would be wearing a patch to advertise a garbage company the team is on a 2 game losing skid and they lost their captain, Dylan Larkin for the next couple weeks with a lower body injury. Jeff Riger is starting to believe the new patch is a curse, do you? Also, why Michigan coach Juwan Howard needs to be fired after the season and Wojo joins the podcast at the very start to rip on Riger’s decision to shave his head. All on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To l...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min
The Detroit Tigers have spoken and what they said is that they will not be spending anymore money before opening day. Detroit could have gone out and bolstered their offense by signing veterans like Matt Chapman and JD Martinez however they have decided against it and will play the kids this season instead. Jeff Riger shares his anger about the lack of moves while Tigers fans actually seem happy with the lack of spending? Also, Riger finally does something that The Daily Ticket followers have be...
Mar 04, 2024•22 min
The Detroit Red Wings announced a new advertisement patch that the team started wearing immediately on Thursday afternoon. As expected, fans were furious that Detroit now has to wear the patch alongside the iconic Winged Wheel and it doesn’t help that the Wings saw their 6 game win streak end wearing them either. Jeff Riger dives into all the details and admits that the new patches don’t anger him however he does share what truly does. Why won’t the Tigers make a move for a bat when there are so...
Mar 01, 2024•21 min
Lions head coach Dan Campbell was voted as one of the best coaches in the NFL after getting an A+ in the most recent NFLPA survey. Campbell was one of 3 coaches to get a perfect grade. Jeff Riger takes you through how the Lions did overall and how about the Red Hot Detroit Red Wings as well? Are they the best team in the entire NHL? They sure could be! Plus, Javier Baez seems to be back to his old tricks on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Feb 29, 2024•23 min
Dan Campbell talked to the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday and covered a plethora of issues. How does Hendon Hooker look? How excited was he to get Ben Johnson back? How good should Jameson Williams be next season? Does he have any regrets from the NFC Championship game? And, how the head coach feels about his QB, Jared Goff? Also, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst decided to take a shot at the Lions during his media availability. Jeff Riger tells you what he said and brings you the most interestin...
Feb 28, 2024•21 min
Detroit GM Brad Holmes joined 97.1FM The Ticket to preview the offseason as the NFL Combine is officially underway. Holmes addressed the salary cap going up, why he’s excited to be picking late in the first round and gave an update about a possible extension with QB Jared Goff. Jeff Riger takes you through the comments and wonders if Holmes is thinking about maybe not extending his QB? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...
Feb 27, 2024•22 min
Oh what a night in Chicago! Patrick Kane went back to the Windy City for the first time on Sunday night since being traded last season and it happened to be on the same evening that the Blackhawks were retiring the number 7 of Chris Chelios. Jeff Riger takes you through what turned out to be a special, spectacular evening in Detroit sports. Chelios bet that the Blackhawks could stop Kane, he also riled up the United Center crowd to chant “Detroit Sucks” all while the Wings found a way to get the...
Feb 26, 2024•26 min
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields went on the St. Brown Brothers podcast and called a Detroit Lion a dirty player. Who was he talking about? Also, is Javier Baez trying to become a switch hitter, how nervous is Colt Keith to make his MLB debut and did Michal Rasmuessen buy anything special after signing a big extension with the Detroit Red Wings? All on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...
Feb 23, 2024•21 min
With Spring Training underway and the NFL offseason just about the kick off, Jeff Riger asks who needs to be more aggressive in helping their team? Tigers President Of Baseball Operations Scott Harris or Lions General Manager Brad Holmes? Riger also has a great TV recommendation for anybody out there looking for the next, great binge worthy show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min
Jeff Riger goes out on a limb and believes Javier Baez will have a nice bounce-back season for the Detroit Tigers in 2024. Also, NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton recently did an interview where he talked about how badly he wanted the Pistons to draft him and how he, now approaches games against Detroit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 21, 2024•24 min
The Detroit Lions want Jared Goff as their QB. Goff has one year left on his deal meaning it’s time that Detroit starts thinking about how they retain one of the best signal callers in franchise history? According to Boomer Esiason the extension would be around $50 million a season for 4 years. Are you doing it? Jeff Riger has all the details plus hopes that somebody watching or listening has an idea of how to save the NBA Dunk Contest on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more abo...
Feb 20, 2024•22 min
Ask any Lions fan who they would want in Free Agency this offseason and they would all say Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones. But I know what you’re thinking…. Jones already said he’s heading back to Kansas City and even if he were to leave, he’d be way too expensive for the Lions to acquire. Or maybe not? Vegas gives Detroit the 4th best odds to acquire Jones while numerous publications list the Lions as a possible landing spot for the All-Pro. So is there really a chance? Jeff Riger answers ...
Feb 16, 2024•22 min
The Pistons have 8 wins. Michigan basketball has 8 wins. We’re in mid February!!! Both teams are horrendous and yet both teams should expect their team leaders back. Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel has given head coach Juwan Howard a vote of confidence while Pistons owner Tom Gores did the same thing for Detroit general manager Troy Weaver. What is going on with our basketball teams? Jeff Riger dives into the embarrassment that the Pistons and Michigan have turned into. To learn more a...
Feb 15, 2024•25 min
As 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explained his bizarre overtime decision in the Super Bowl, a social media post caught Jeff Riger’s eye claiming that Lions head coach Dan Campbell needs to be a “smarter” head coach. Who had the worst coaching performance in their last game? Shanahan in the Super Bowl or Campbell in the NFC Title game? Also, on Valentines Day do you believe in all your HEART that Dan Campbell is the right guy for the job or do you think his decisions will eventually cost Detroit even...
Feb 14, 2024•21 min
As the Tigers gather in Lakeland, Florida to start spring training there are still some free agents out there that could help the team immensely. A week ago Jeff Riger made the case that Detroit should go out and bring JD Martinez back home and today Riger is back to make the case for 3rd baseman Matt Chapman. The 31 year old, 7 year veteran is still on the market and could help the Tigers with offense and plays some of the best defense in Major League Baseball. What would he cost? Is he a reali...
Feb 13, 2024•23 min
The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl Champions once again as they beat the 49ers in a painful, agonizing, torturous way on Sunday night in overtime. Lions fans spent the last two weeks getting over Detroit’s loss in the NFC title game however now that the season is officially over, instead of being heartbroken, Detroit should celebrate that for the first time ever, the Lions have Super Bowl expectations. Jeff Riger breaks it all down while also giving you some observations from the Big Game. Is...
Feb 12, 2024•23 min
It’s been rumored for weeks that Detroit fans were choosing to forgo watching Super Bowl 58 after watching the Lions lose to the 49ers in the NFC Title game 2 weeks ago. Jeff Riger now has proof that Lions fans will choose to do other things on Super Bowl Sunday. Why does Detroit feel this way? Will they change their mind? Also, reaction to Troy Weaver’s trades and the disaster that are the Detroit Pistons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....
Feb 09, 2024•22 min
Michigan football has lost another coach. Mike Elston, the defensive line coach is leaving Ann Arbor and headed to join Jim Harbaugh in Los Angeles. The Wolverines are looking at a long season ahead of them considering they have lost 30 players off their roster, they keep losing coaches and there are questions if candidates even want to take a job with Michigan due to an ongoing NCAA investigation. Despite all that seems to have gone wrong, Jeff Riger answers the one question that everybody seem...
Feb 08, 2024•23 min
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone wrote a letter to Detroit where he backed Dan Campbell’s 4th down decisions and also claimed that next year is a failure if the Lions are not in the Super Bowl. Also ESPN’s Adam Schefter gets all worked up about Ben Johnson turning down the Commanders and Jeff Riger gives his favorite 2 moments of Super Bowl week in Las Vegas so far To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 07, 2024•26 min
