Granderson to Yankees????? Cubs???? What??????

Dead or Alive?

I hope this isn't the case, but the postings and comments have been non-existent over the past month. Can we save this blog from the grave?

-CSB

Rachael Ruiz

If we aren't going to be talking about anything new going on, I'll just start posting pics of hot chicks instead.

Here is a little local flavor...Rachael Ruiz was just named the host of a pilot that is going to be shot in GR beginning Aug. 20th. Who really cares about this? Not me, but at least its a new blog post and we won't have to look at Erin A. stuffing her face anymore.

Holler!

-Possum

Ummmm, sandwich....

Sometimes I feel like a sandwich.....

Erin Andrews

So is anyone gonna find this video, post it on our blog, then we get sued and thrown in jail? Might be worth it?

Where is the snizz on the blog?

Holler!

-Possum

No Ben W?

I read something on ESPN last night that said the Pistons have acquired Chris Wilcox. I'm not even sure where this guy played last year, but all I can say is that the front line for Detroit is going to have a tough time matching up with other teams this season. They have worked really hard to retain and draft a whole bunch of 2-3 type guys, but forgot that you need to have somewhat of a post presence in order to compete. I still couldn't find anything online about this move today so maybe it's not anything final yet...or simply no one considers it newsworthy to report on.

I guess the one positive thing out of this move is that I don't think we have to worry about Joe D. picking up Ben Wallace. It's hard to believe how little basketball skills and knowledge you can have to make a killing in the League.

On a side note, I was talking with BP and El Jefe yesterday while watching the Tigers vs. Yanks. The Tigers had a lot of chances to win the game and Verlander pitched really well. The sad thing is that I don't think the Tigers believe they can beat the Yanks or the Red Sox consistently. They look like they're scared to play well against these teams. They play like they're a 2nd class team compared to them and they aren't, especially with how well Verlander is pitching. Hoping that E. Jackson can change all of this today.

Go Tigers!

Go old man Tom Watson!


Holler back!

-Possum

Doghouse?

Riley in the doghouse? Please explain, I'm sure it's funny.

To continue my hating the Pistons right now, I'm puzzled why their name isn't coming up when it comes to Boozer right now. I guess getting rid of Afflalo and some other dude will clear up a lot of cap space to do nothing with it. Rumor has it that Ben Wallace is back in the conversation about coming back to the Pistons. That would be a great pick-up for Detroit. I could really see him stepping up big against the Magic, Cavs, or Celtics next year. The Pistons front line is going to be so hideous it's unbelievable. They picked up 2 wing players in the draft and have only added wing players. Sloth has been a long-time sub for Milwaukee, I guess that means he'll step in and be a solid starter for the Pistons? What the H is going on with Dumars? I think his head must be clouded after eating too many hotdogs at the Palace over the past few years.

Holler!

-Possum

In a strange turn of events, I HATE MY DOG. ~ T-dogg

Bakita's show

No idea how this guy has a morning show on the radio. Since he thinks sports is "really" slow right now because there is no baseball, he decides to make today's show into the All-time best cartoon show. He broke down cartoons and how great they were and he had his usual 5 people he personally knows by name call in and talk about Underdog and Voltron.

Here are some sports topics he could discuss even though there weren't any games going on last night. Maybe he'll check out this list and get his head out of his rear end.

-What will it take for the Tigs to win their division?
-If you were Dombrowski, would you try to make a deal for Halladay?
-Why is Dumars an idiot the past 3-4 years?
-What free agent should the Pistons go after before the season starts?
-Who are the local players looking to get signed by NFL teams? Call them, interview them, see what's going on with their workouts this summer?

Just a few ideas that could make decent shows for the next week or two instead of greatest Cartoons for old dudes like you! You Suck Bakita!

- Angry Possum

I LOVE WOOD-TV 8

Do these reporters ever get old? Watch this at your computer and laugh. I guarantee you will laugh. If you don't laugh, you are dumb.

~T-dogg

Home Run King!

Ladies and Gentlemen, your new 2009 Home Run King, Brandon Inge!! Wait, what? He didn't hit a single homer? In the Home Run Derby? Is that possible?

I guess he did just as good in this year's Derby as we did.

~ CSB

Old Sacks

Well, Happy 30th Birthday to Possum and PK! And according to Possum, his and PK's sacks are so old and wrinkly they look like a Shar Pei....

Holler.

-CSB

Pistons or Lions?

The moves the Pistons have made reminds me of the Lions when Matt Millen was in charge. Dumars has either lost his mind or Chuck Daly was the guy pulling the strings all along and it was just Joe D. taking the credit all these years. Besides getting RaWeed over to Detroit and winning a championship that year, what has he done that's been good since then.

The list of bad moves could last for days if we were to list them all out. The biggest problem for Detroit is that most of the top teams in the East have gotten significantly better since last season. The Pistons have gotten worse including another hideous draft. Why would Detroit pick up a sweet Pt. guard like Lawson, or a proven big man like DuJuan Blair? It's typical of the Spurs to get a potential impact player late in the 2nd round. Anyone remember watching Sam Young from Pitt last year? This guy can light it up against anyone? He will play the 3 spot...just like Austin Daye, except Daye weighs as much as I did in college. Unbelievable.

The only person I think could run this team further into the ground is Isiah Thomas.

"You just wouldn't understand."~Isiah shedding a tear with Dan Patrick

Holler!

-Possum

Welcome Frank Billingsly

Photo: Cleveland Plain Dealer

In a strange turn of events, Joe Dumars decided to hire Frank Billingsly, not Avery Johnson. I know that is not his real name, but it might as well be. I actually do not mind the hire since Joe keeps coaches like Michael Jordan keeps girlfriends (not very long). Avery was requiring at least a four-year deal and the price would have been at a premium. Better to fire a coach at $1-2 million per year as opposed to $4-5 million per year. The Pistons are still paying Flip and Curry, so this makes sense. PLUS, this is the guy that was basically running the Cavs in every timeout while Mike Brown was off to the side chewing his gum. Let's face it, the Pistons are not going to win next year anyway.

If "Frank" does not work out, I think there will be a coup and Joe will be long gone. Joe bought some time by winning the chip back in the early aughts, but everyone's patience (including mine) is running out. Time will tell. Time will tell.

McNair Homicide...

Not sure where to even start with this story. It's obviously a tragedy, but certainly a tragedy that could have been avoided. I loved an article I read yesterday from a "friend" of McNair that said he always tried to be the best dad he could be to his 4 sons...in which 2 of the 4 sons were from his current wife. It's a sad thing when the whole world was under the impression that this guy was such a class act because he did some volunteer work throughout his career in the NFL. If this guy has always been a "class act" then I think the bar has been set really low.

Nice quote right here to check out from an article on ESPN tonight. You think this 20 year old server from Dave and Buster's was his first girlfriend???

"He liked her so much because they would go shopping and stuff and she would want to spend her own money," Abdi said. "The reason he said he loves her is because she's not trying to use him like other girls. She was different from other girls he had been with."


Holler back!

-Possum


PS-I just read something on ESPN about a possible trade for Boozer that would include Big Baby Rip Hamilton. This could be nice, I mean real nice.

Daily Michigan

Here is Michigan's New QB for 2010, Devin Gardner. Much like T-Pryor, this dude could play WR. I'm LOVING THIS GUY!!!! I hate to say it, but I think Michigan is going to be amazing in a few years.




~T-dogg

Ben Gordon: "Guess How Many Women Will Be In My Bed Tonight?"

Photo: AP
Pistons Get Smart
I actually really like this signing. Ben Gordon probably is in my Top 5 of favorite college players over the past 10 years (behind Paul Davis, Avery Queen, Hercules from Calvin, and that Lorbek guy from MSU). I love the fact they have a guy that can pour in 25 in a quarter. Gordon is a legitimate go-to guy that the Pistons needed after the trade debacle from last year. I would say Gordon could come off the bench since he did so in Chicago. However, it makes way more since to deal Rip and possibly Tayshaun somwhere and get some much needed beef down low. I love Mad Max, but a 6'4" center won't cut it come playoff time. So who could the Pistons get in return for the biggest babies in the NBA? My personal opinion is Kaman and a draft pick, but I am not sure Tayshaun or Rip would make sense in a trade with them.

Summer TV Sucks
Since the Tigers played an afternoon game yesterday, I had some time to watch a little network TV last night. I watched a new show on NBC called "The Philanthropist." Let's just say NBC has not been real Philanthropic in terms of giving us good new shows. That show is about the most boring show I have ever seen. I ended up switching it after 10 min. A hit at our house has been "Wipeout." The show itself is pretty stupid, but I do rather enjoy people getting destroyed by objects rotating around and up and down at about 30 mph. Always a good laugh. I am not sure how to get on that show, but I need to be on it soon.

Global Warm Deez Nutz
Nice Michigan weather. I love 60 degrees on July 1.

~T-dogg

Dumars love Sloth?

Charlie "Sloth" Villanueva to the Pistons? Does Chunk get to sit on the sidelines with his Rocky Road ice cream while Sloth runs up and down the court hoping to get a Baby Ruth if he plays well?

2 New Pistons

ESPN is reporting Gordon and Villanueva will sign with Detroit. I'm sure they will both help a lot. I don't know much about the bald, scary and ugly man but I'm assuming he'll probably play a lot like Sheed (just not an A-hole). They are both younger guys that could have really good careers.

If they don't get anyone to take Rip or Prince in a trade, who is Detroit going to start? If Rip comes off the bench he'll cry like a baby so I'm sure he'll have to start. They are going to start both of these new players because you don't pay someone that kind of money to sit the bench unless you're talking about a future prospect like Darko.

They can't start Stuckey, Rip, Gordon, and Prince if they're all still on the team. All of these dudes will cry if they have to come off the bench. I guess being the first or second guy off the bench and making millions of dollars is worth crying about...probably why Rip didn't get along with Curry. Can't believe Curry would originally sit Rip to start Iverson who will be in the Hall of Fame some day.

I really hope the Pistons can trade Rip and Prince for a guy like Stoudamire or another tough SOB. The Pistons have been a bunch of babies and they need to get back to being a tough nosed team.

Holler!

-Possum

Name Change?

Should we change the name of the blog to "T-Dogg, Possum and CSB's Roundtable"? It just seems that, other than the millions of people that read it everyday, we are the only ones that really contribute....

-CSB

Simon Cowell...Gettin Paid!

I heard this morning that he's getting paid between $100M-$144M for next season's American Idol. Not bad money considering the season lasts 5 months. WOW!!!

Thought I'd add a little "pop culture" post today so I can try and forget about how the Pistons are working to be the worst NBA team in the Eastern Conference.

Holler!

-Possum

Bye bye Mr. Curry

Pistons made a good move in getting rid of Curry. The free agent signing period begins on Wednesday, but the Pistons do not have a head coach. Unless they already have someone ready to sign as the new coach, they'll have a real hard time getting any of the good free agents available. I'm not even sure there are enough good players around to save the Pistons this season.

I am all for getting Gordon and a dark horse pick could be Tracy McGrady. Now that it looks like Yao is out for a while, Houston might be willing to deal McGrady. Pistons need a face lift, and these two guys could give them an instant boost offensively. I've heard Hedo is in the mix, but I don't think he'll want to go to Detroit. I'm sure he'd take less money to stay in Orlando and I think they're doing everything they can to keep him there.

I really can't believe they waited this long to fire Curry. Why in the H would it take them this long to make the coaching change? Is it because Rip hates him and the Pistons can't get a trade for him, or is it that the free agents they're going after won't commit to Detroit if Curry is still the coach?

My vote for new coach is...Jeff Van Gundy. I love listening to VG calling games. He's extremely smart and doesn't put up with any S%*T! The Pistons don't need to go with an unproven coach right now. Van Gundy did an amazing job with a really bad Houston team and he could turn things around quickly in Detroit. He might be able to help them land McGrady as well.

Here's to the Pistons completing Step I. Admitting they were idiots for hiring Curry and doing something about it.

Where are the GF's???

Holler Snacks!

-Possum

Detroit's Downfall

I usually don't agree with HUGE that much, but the article he wrote in today's Sports section of the GR Press is right on. I probably look forward to the NBA season as much as any professional sports and I think the Pistons run of being a contender and making the playoffs is over. There have been plenty of moves being made in the Eastern Conference and all the Pistons have done so far is release Amir Johnson and sign a guy that's real tall, skinny, and nonathletic. Last time I checked, the NBA is full of guys that fit this profile.

It starts at the top. Curry is in way over his head. After the draft, Curry said something like this...We are going to focus more on character type guys than we have in the past. I'm not going to let anything like last year happen again while I'm in charge. I think Curry's point here was that it wasn't his idea to pick up Iverson last year and therefore it's not his fault they were as bad as they were. That being said, Iverson is not the easiest guy in the league to coach, but he has been extremely successful over his career playing for all different types of coaches. When you bring in a Hall of Famer, you figure out a way to use him the best you can. Iverson gave up on the team after the coach gave up on him.

Curry is just the start of their problems, but it doesn't seem like Dumars is accountable to anyone now that Davidson has passed away. Rest in Pieces Mr. Davidson. Your team is falling apart and Dumars now has to answer to your wife. Sad but true.

In a perfect world...Curry is gone, replaced by who, and then what's next?


-Possum

Killer Crossover, Jr.

Tim Hardaway, Jr. just committed to UM as a part of the Class of 2010. He is built a little differently then his dad, about 6'5" and 175ish, compared to the short & stocky stature of Hardaway, Sr. He is just a 3-star recruit, but the experts are saying the kid can score. I am getting excited for this season as well as the long term prospects for the UM Basketball program. I am just hoping we see the dramatic change for the football program that we saw this past season for the basketball program.

Speaking of football, how many are getting excited for both College Football and the NFL? I said this to the wife over the weekend and she claims I say this every year at the same time. There is just something about weekends in the Fall that are unlike any other season. Who's with me?

NBA Draft: Sebastian Tel-NOT-fair

Photo: AP


I BARELY watched last night - actually only until the Pistons picked Daye. I had never heard of him either. He is one talk, skinny dude. I loved how Bilas said, "He is a very skilled player.....he is not athletic."

Sweet. Why would I want a 6'11" 190lbs, un-athletic player? If you were built like that, wouldn't you want to make up for your lack of beef with a little athleticism? A slow dude with skill will get pushed around by a 250lb big dude. Makes no sense at all. I hope he proves me wrong.

Also, I had never heard of Michael Rubio before Tuesday. I had not seen a highlight of him until last night. I kind of like his game. I am not sure if what he was doing in foreign lands will translate to the NBA Game, but he has a Pistol Pete/Steve Nash aura about him. And he is only 18.

Highlight of the night: Minnesota drafting 3 PG's in the first round!!! I had a chance to listen in on a conversation Sebastian Telfair had with friends while watching the draft. Here was the conversation as each pick happened.

Stern: With the 5th Pick, the T-Wolves select Michael Rubio.

Sebastian: Alright, alright. Nice little guy to back me up. I'll be teachin things to the young guy.

FIVE MINUTES LATER.....

Stern: With the 6th Pick, the T-Wolves select Johnnie Flynn

Sebastian: Hmmm, I'm not sure why they did that. Must be trading this pick for a big guy. If, not, me and the GM will have words.

45 later.....

Stern: With the 18th pick, the T-Wolves select Ty Lawson.

Sebastian: What the $%$????? (TV busted and furniture all overturned).


The video of this is way funnier, but you could imagine.

T-dogg

NBA Draft

Worried that there are only 3 contributors to the blog right now.

Anydubs...does anyone else hate the pick the Pistons made? When you look at the moves that Cleveland made with Shaq, Orlando made to get Vince Carter and is trying to keep Turkoglu there, I think the Pistons are going to be in a world of hurt this year. My prediction is that they won't make the playoffs this year unless they start to make some serious moves...besides a Forward from Gonzaga that I've never heard of.

-Possum

Can I get that to-go please?

Yeah, that was really weird. It was almost like the guy literally got that beer to go, crazy. At least he asked us if we wanted to go play cards, if it wasn't so late I probably would have done that with him, seemed like an awesome guy.
I think the MLB should change how they determine wins and losses, it should be whoever strands the most runners during the course of the game should win. And if that were the case, the Cubs would be undefeated this year and have 43 World Series Championships.

-CSB

My New Hair Is Sexy!!!

So Maggs decided to chop his hair.  In unrelated news, CSB is a little b!!!!! (Those stories really aren't related and Magg's pic (courtesy of The Detroit Free Press) has nothing to do with this story)

So glad the Tigers are beating the Cubs.  Nice to know the Cubs suck as much in the AL as they do in the AL.  Have fun not making it to the playoffs again Cubbies!  Hey CSB, have fun getting pissed off, again.  Meanwhile, Tigers are looking pretty good.  I'm loving the hot bats of Cabrera and Inge.  Great to have Marcus Thames back in the lineup with added power.   I'm going to bed.....   T-dogg

Felt safe knowing guy from Monelli's was going to be driving beer in hand...what was up with that????? ~T-dogg

Ummmm.....You Kind of Did!!!!

Sounding on off on our friend Kate Gosselin. Ok, I used to really like this show since I have two kids and I could relate to how they acted, especially the boys. They had an interesting life. I always thought Kate was a little crazy, but I respected her because THEY HAVE EIGHT KIDS UNDER 5, or at least they did when I started watching. But now it is completely out of control. Jon was one that I liked because he always seemed so calm, cool, and collected. It actually turns out that he is just a giant d-bag. I loved how he said he stood up for himself after getting pushed around for years and he was quite proud of himself. How about standing up for yourself and trying to work on your marriage instead of just running away like a little b? And Kate, you are no better in this process. I read today that Monday's episode got over $10 million viewers, the highest ever for a TLC show. Good for you!!!! You have exploited a family struggling to make it by giving them things, helping them maintain an unrealistic lifestyle, and have most likely caused 6 of 8 (random guess) of the kids to have some sort of rebellious behavior at some point between the ages of 15-23. I hope the $ was worth it. The sad thing is, it probably was.

Reporting live from just outside Wyomising, PA (home of the great Chad Henne, whose parents were either coal miners or steel workers - kind of cool), I'm T-dogg.

One Car = Suck

So.....it just so happened that the one time in the last 4 years I've had to ride my bike to work also happens to be the hottest of 2009 so far. Awesome.
Nothing like walking into the office DRIPPING sweat, and now I have to wait for my shirt and undies to dry while I work. It's an overall great feeling.
I'm sure the ride home will be even better, because by then it'll be 167 degrees with 200% humidity, but at least then I'll be able to jump right in the shower.
Good times over here.
Looking forward to tonight, T-Dogg just get there as soon as you can, I'm sure you'll get there in plenty of time to see one of the teams relievers blow the game.
Holler.

-CSB

I'll be at Monelli's tonight. Probably a little after 7.

Just saw Greg Jennings is going to get a 3-year extension from the Packers.

Go Pack Go! Go Pack Go!

Who else things Cutler will be a BUST in Chicago this year?

-Possum

Gregg is Good

All I have to say about last night is F. Kevin Gregg was the worst possible pick-up for the Cubs because he can't handle big situations and is more nerve racking than Jones when he's in there. I guess the only positive is that Kerry Wood blew two saves against the Cubs for the Indians, so I can't really say I'd rather have him either. Plus, the Cubs got a little lucky that Zumaya decided against throwing a pitch that Micah can't hit, and thought it would be a good idea to toss up an 85 mph meatball for him. What an idiot. Go play Guitar Hero.
Who's all meeting up at Monelli's tonight for our first 'on location' roundtable? I think CSB, T-Dogg, Ralphs, and Possum are in for shizzle, and Jefe thought he could make it.
Don't forget to sign your posts GF's!

-CSB

Go Tigers!

Just watched the Tiger's win in the bottom of the 9th. Nice!

Anyone ever eat Mint Moose Tracks ice cream from Meijer? This stuff is amazing...my wife just fell on the floor while eating a really, really large brownie. Gross.

Tigers win!!! Tigers win!!! What up CSB????? Big decision, big results. Your thoughts following the dramatic finish........can't wait for tomorrow!

NBA Talk

Did anyone notice the trade between the Bucks and Spurs today? The Bucks get nothing in return on this deal besides cap space to sign Ramon Sessions and Charlie Villanueva. I think the Bucks are intentially trying to be losers...kind of like the Lionos.

More importantly, who are the Pistons going to pick in the NBA Draft and what moves do they have to make to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference?

-Possum

Channel 8

Has anyone noticed that:
1) Suzie Q seems to be having some issues with her hair in this high humidity
2) They have once again overblown a story - B93 Birthday Bash?

I think we are finally on our way, and thank you to T-Dogg for getting the ball rolling. Also, though I do have expertise in the area of turkey commodities sales, I am no longer involved in that specific market. I'd be happy to answer any questions, though I won't be able to give you daily updates on what the current market value of a pound of chicken necks are.
Where should we start?
-CSB

Testing from cell phone

HI Dudes

Welcome!

Do you have a hunger for information on basically all topics? Do you find yourself mocking TV shows, radio shows, etc. because it is fun? Do you have opinions you share to friends, but want want to reach a broader audience? Do you feel your opinions matter? Well, we KNOW our opinions matter. As a whole, the GF Roundtable has knowledge that far exceeds the typical blog site or talk show. Eventually, once we pick up steam, this blog may turn into a webcast, which will probably lead to a national show either syndicated on terrestrial radio or satellite. Our format most likely will lead us to satellite since our discussions can get heated and we want to keep the show "real."

The GF Roundtable is based in the midwest, with a lot of Michigan & Chicago flavor. Topics may seem to favor these areas, particularly in sports. However, we will definitely be discussing college & professional sports and anything pop culture related.

A general synopsis of the background of our bloggers:

- Lawyers
- CPA's
- Real Estate Agents
- Real Estate Developers
- Insurance Agents
- Turkey Salesman
- Managers
- Bankers
- Ex-College Athletes
- Video Game Experts

Each week (which could turn into each day), we will have a featured blogger. The blogger for the week will pick the topics and our other bloggers will be chiming in with opinions.

Expect to get regular contributions from:

T-dogg
CSB
Possum
Big Perm
B
Jer aka Big Red
Ralphies
Jorge Posada, aka Senor Posada, aka Sir Georgio McClean
El Jefe, when he is not teaching algebra

More info to follow, once I get all the GF Crew on board.

Sincerely,

T-dogg