Wake Up Woodward I Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? LAYUP LINES TIGERS MAGIC NUMBER IS 3 LIONS INTRO INTO WEEK FOUR MNF SEAHAWKS GAME LIONS SUPER BOWL WORTHY DL? NFL WEEK FOUR PEAKS OR CHEEKS (Buy or Sell) CADE CUNNINGHAM BDAY WITH BIG SEAN MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag

LAYUP LINES Tigers - the stars have aligned and the Tigers control their own DESTINY Defeat Rays 2-1, move to season record of 83-74 Twins lose to Marlins 4-1 Royals beat Nationals 1-0 in 10 innings Magic Number = 4 Wild Card standings update TARIK SKUBAL AL Cy Young award winner…right? How important is it for the Tigers to clinch a wild card spot BEFORE Sunday. What it means if he starts game one of a playoff series. DETROIT LIONS Injury updates: Frank Ragnow officially has a torn pec…wants to play through it. What should the Lions do with Frank? Sam LaPorta (ankle) - day-to-day Derrick Barnes (knee) - will miss significant time Do you believe that Brad Holmes should regret selecting “projects” in the NFL draft versus finding a player that could be contributing now? Like Gio Manu, Brodric Martin SPECIAL GUEST: ROD BEARD, SPORTS EDITOR AND CHIEF, DETROIT NEWS WOODWARD PISTONS WITH ROD BEARD AROUND THE NFL Fantasy Football Week Three Review MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? DETROIT TIGERS PLAYOFF RACE WUW Crew revisits the magic of this past weekend - wins over Baltimore and losses from the Twins, Royals and Mariners MLB’s top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe added to MLB roster,Shelby Miller DFA’ed What do you expect out of Jobe? To be used out of bullpen Tigers likely to receive roster exemption relating to Sawyer Gipson-Long Tigers Part Two Every team in the MLB should fear the Tigers. WUW crew will tell you why. Skubal on the mound tonight…paint the path to a playoff appearance for the Gritty Tigs. MICHIGAN FOOTBALL Kalel Mullings leads #18 Wolverines to 27-24 win over #12 USC Michigan moved up to #12 in latest CFB polls, USC to #13 What did you think of the Michigan win? Is this style of play sustainable? If not, what should they do? Kalel Mullings was the star, but did you see anything out of Donovan Edwards that makes you think he may turn his career around? (14 rushes, 74 yards, 1 TD) Mullings - 17 carries, 159 yards, 2 TD Orji - 7-12, 32 yards passing, 13 rushes, 43 yards DETROIT LIONS Hate to say it, but are we surprised Davenport is out for the year? What’s the contingency plan? Next man up or Brad Holmes hits the trade market? Do any of the other injuries concern you, and what is the contingency plan there, too? Notable injuries: Marcus Davenport (elbow) - out for season Derrick Barnes (knee) - not expected to be season-ending Alim McNeill (shoulder) - day-to-day Sam LaPorta (ankle) - day-to-day Brian Branch (concussion) - day-to-day, in concussion protocol NFC NORTH What was the biggest surprise of the weekend in the NFC North? Bears: lose to Colts, Williams - 363 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT Vikings: upset Texans 34-7, Darnold - 181 yards, 4 TD Packers beat lowly Titans 30-14, Willis - 202 yards passing, 1 TD + 73 yards rushing, 1 TD Are you worried about the Vikings yet? Er, are you worried about them the most? TOP TEN TUESDAY - NFL WEEK FOUR POWER RANKINGS Flannel Sam and Broder present their Top Ten team in the NFL Kool-Aid moderates and reads chat comments KG and JB Smoov rip lists apart and get the people going WHAT’S TRENDING WITH JB-SMOOV MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? LAYUP LINES Tigers Update Lions vs Cardinals MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? LAYUP LINES TIGERS BEAT ROYALS 4-2 | TWINS LOSE TO GUARDIANS 5-4 Record: 80-73 0.5 GB after Minnesota loss to Guardians in extras Top of the 3rd inning - Riley Greene’s solo homer to leadoff 3rd puts Tigers up 2-1 - Trey Sweeney 1-out, 2-run double makes it 4-2 Tork incredible diving catch in top of the 9th on Massey line drive (also had 3 walks in the game) DETROIT TIGERS Did Tarik Skubal lock up the AL Cy Young Award with Wednesday’s win? How many Tigers players have looked completely different now than they did at an earlier point of the season? MLB Hitting coach Michael Brdar (pron: burr-darr) deserves some flowers Chris Fetter - Is he the most valuable “assistant” coach in the MLB right now? Broder has a hypothetical offseason question for the WUW crew: “This offseason, what contract extension should be the priority: Chris Fetter or Tarik Skubal?” DETROIT LIONS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS - WEEK 3 Worried about injuries heading into the weekend? Can the Lions offense get on track? Where should Ben Johnson attack the Cardinals defense? Who do the Lions miss more: Jonah Jackson or Josh Reynolds? Where should Aaron Glenn attack the Cardinals offense? Will the Lions defense limit Kyler Murray’s legs and force him to win with his arm? Or are you more worried about his arm than his legs? Hypothetically, Anzalone is out Sunday…are you confident enough in Jack Campbell stepping up against Kyler and the Cardinals? AROUND THE NFL - WEEK 3 What’s your interest level in tonight’s TNF matchup between the Jets and Pats? Jordan Love returns to practice and may be able to play Sunday vs. Titans Which 0-2 team are you confident will turn it around, and who is headed for more losses? Ravens, Bengals or Rams Which 2-0 team is for real, and which is the biggest pretender? Chargers, Steelers, Seahawks, Vikings, Saints Bucs Can you believe Bryce Young got benched already in Carolina? Is he done, or is this a learning experience? Any head scratchers in the first-time nominees for 2025 Hall of Fame class: Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, Adam Vinatieri, Marshawn Lynch, Darren Sproles, Vernon Davis, Aqib Talib, Earl Thomas, How much better are the returning nominees (just missed the cut last year)? Tight end Antonio Gates Receivers Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne Offensive linemen Willie Anderson and Jahri Evans Defensive backs Darren Woodson, Eric Allen and Rodney Harrison Defensive lineman Jared Allen Running back Fred Taylor WHAT’S TRENDING WITH JB-SMOOV MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? BILL BELICHICK ON MAT PATRICIA AND THE LIONS DETROIT TIGERS WILD CARD RACE Tigers beat Royals 3-1 in 10 innings, move to 79-73 Twins beat Guardians to remain 1.5 games ahead of Tigers Beau Brieske: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K Tyler Holton (W): 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K Jason Foley - save #25 Note: Colt Keith left with injured should in 8th inning Is tonight's game a must-win for the Tigers? After three straight wins with your ace on the mound…Skubal hasn’t pitched well in KC in past The Tigers outfield is getting really crowded with talent fast Riley Greene takes another step towards stardom When Parker Meadows plays, the Tigers usually win Max Clark is coming soon DETROIT LIONS Dan Campbell says he’s not surprised if the offense doesn’t have things figured out until after the bye week (via 97.1)...whats to make of that? Does it sound better when you hear it in context versus just reading the quote? Who do the Lions miss more: Jonah Jackson or Josh Reynolds? SPECIAL GUEST: ROD BEARD, DETROIT NEWS SPORTS EDITOR “WOODWARD PISTONS” WITH ROD BEARD NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? LAYUP LINES WARMUP DETROIT LIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Matchups: AROUND THE NFL WHAT’S TRENDING WITH JB-SMOOV MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? LAYUP LINES WARMUP Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal stunned by Colorado Rockies in series finale. DETROIT LIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS How likely is it for Ben Johnson and the Detroit Lions offense to shake off the rust and EXPLODE in week two? Carlton Davis III set to go against his former team, the team that traded him unexpectedly this past offseason. Matchups: CB Carlton Davis III vs. WR Mike Evans WR Jameson Williams vs. CB Jamel Dean/NB Tykee Smith Edges Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport vs. Tackles Tristan Wirfs, Luke Goedeke C Frank Ragnow vs. NT Vita Vea DB Brian Branch vs. RB Rachaad White DB Amik Robertson vs. WR Chris Godwin S Kerby Joseph vs. QB Baker Mayfield AROUND THE NFL JB’s Bets Fantasy football starts, sits, sleeper candidates and free agent watch WHAT’S TRENDING WITH JB-SMOOV MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

Wake Up, Woodward! What’s on tap today with the WUW Crew? DETROIT TIGERS Riley Greene, Parker Meadows, Kerry Carpenter and Trey Sweeney have big days in 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies in game two. Tigers bullpen continues to shine. How good is pitcher Tyler Holton? Casey Mize looked fantastic, until he didn’t. Can we trust Mize to run off three straight quality starts as the Tigers chase a Wild Card spot? Tarik Skubal, American League Cy Young front runner, is the starting pitcher tonight in game three versus the Rockies. Will the Triple Crown race be the catalyst that continues to push the young team? TYREEK HILL VS. MIAMI POLICE DETROIT LIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS PREVIEW Injury report review for both teams - how can the Lions take advantage of Bucs depleted secondary? Will DJ Reader make his Lions debut? Wide receivers Tim Patrick, Allen Robinson and Donovan Peoples-Jones battling for 53-man roster spot…do we see one of them suit up this week? JARED GOFF VS. BAKER MAYFIELD Two former #1 picks/reclamation projects battle (again) What makes Baker Mayfield so special? What do the Lions need to do to limit/neutralize/frustrate Baker? NFC NORTH REVIEW PACKERS QB Jordan Love is expected to be out 3-6 weeks…is that a critical stretch for the Lions? BEARS QB Caleb WIlliams and Bears offense struggle, but miraculously whipped the Titans in week one thanks to their D…how worried should the Lions be about the Bears defense? VIKINGS had the smoothest win of week one…are we underestimating the Vikings w/ Darnold at QB or do we chalk it up to a win against a horrible Giants team? MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG

LAYUP LINES DETROIT TIGERS Detroit Tigers right in the middle of a wild card race. Can they catch the Twins? Should the Baltimore Orioles be worried about the 6 upcoming games against the Tigers? Tigers beat Rockies 11-0 Keider Montero throws complete game shutout, while Parker Meadows and Riley Greene sets the tone on offense DETROIT LIONS David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs and the Ben Johnson offense dissected. Dan Campbell saw a David Montgomery breakout coming since the first day of training camp. National media drools over the Lions offensive line and overtime strategy. Wide receiver Jameson Williams talks about how unique the Lions playmakers are on the offensive side of the ball this season. SPECIAL GUEST: ROD BEARD, SPORTS EDITOR, CHIEF - DETROIT NEWS “Around the City” discussion: Lions, Tigers, Red Wings Woodward Pistons segment TYREEK HILL VS. MIAMI POLICE $50M LAWSUIT AGAINST THE NCAA & BIG TEN Braylon Edwards, Denard Robinson, Michael Martin and Shawn Crable among group of former college athletes suing the NCAA and Big Ten for compensation as it relates to name, image and likeness. MAILBAG sponsored by FELDMAN AUTOMOTIVE Submit questions to the WUW Crew using the hashtag: #FELDMANMAILBAG