Tom Greene | May 17th, 2020
We talked about the NFL Schedule and what’s to come of it, now it’s time to talk College Football!
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The Tom Greene Podcast- NFL Schedule Review & Update with MJ Hurley
Tom Greene | May 16th, 2020
The new Soundboard for the Podcast is here, and hopefully, the show is sounding a lot better!
I brought in MJ Hurley, (@mjhurley47) from the Next Man Up with MJ Podcast, to break down the schedule, some draft thoughts, and as well as what a possible return to sports with fans may look like. Continue reading
Tom Greene Podcast- NFL Draft Preview with Alex Strouf and Johnnie Black
Tom Greene | April 23rd, 2020
The NFL Draft is here! I brought in Alex Strouf and Johnnie Black to break it down. Lions, Packers, and Saints Previews here, along with first pick, a surprise, and a disappointment! Check out our NFL Draft Preview getting you ready for Thursday night.
Big Ten Tournament Preview- Semifinals and Championship
Tom Greene | March 12th, 2020
As promised, the 2nd Big Ten Tournament Preview article is here! Before we get started, a couple of updates.
Nebraska has added the Football team’s Backup QB- Noah Vedral and Offensive Tackle Brant Banks since the publication of Tuesday’s Article. The team was down to seven after suspending two players indefinitely. (Remember last season’s improbable run by the Huskers? They were down to that many players then!)
Big Ten Tournament Preview- Early Rounds
Tom Greene | March 10th, 2020
It’s March already… and you know what time it is! Time for Madness before the real March Madness begins. It’s the Big Ten Tournament! Let’s preview the early rounds of madness, shall we? Continue reading
Detroit Tigers 2020 Season Preview
Tom Greene | February 18th, 2020
Tigers fans, it’s that time of year again! Pitchers and catchers have reported, Spring Training games are around the corner, and believe it or not, the weather will thaw out and Baseball will be back on Woodward Avenue once again. Continue reading
Podcast- NBA Trade Deadline Special with Pranav Rama
Tom Greene | February 7th, 2020
The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone!
I brought in a fellow member of The Scorecrow, Pranav Ramasubramanian, also known as Pranav Rama, (@PranavRama1), to break down the surprises and disappointments of the NBA Trade Deadline!
Podcast- Super Bowl LIV Preview with Andy Mitts
Tom Greene | February 1st, 2020
Andy Mitts (@mister_brain), from the Rock Chalk Podcast (@RockChalkPod), joins us for the Super Bowl Preview! Continue reading
Podcast- Kobe Bryant Tribute and NBA Midseason Report with Shukri Wrights and Courtney Griffin
Tom Greene | January 31st, 2020
The power of LinkedIn and networking! I brought in Shukri Wrights (@ShukriWrights) from WMFO in Boston, who I connected with over LinkedIn, to pay a tribute to Kobe Bryant and his tragic death. Continue reading
Podcast- MLB Hall of Fame and Astros/Red Sox Reactions with Joe Ricotta and Johnnie Black
Tom Greene | January 24th, 2020
It’s been a while since I tapped into doing some MLB Content! So, I thought I’d get some reaction to the ongoing Astros and Red Sox scandals along with some Hall of Fame talk.
For that, Johnnie Black (@jball0202) and Joe Ricotta (@theriot326) join the show for some analysis.
FCS Championship Preview with FCS Nation Radio
Tom Greene | January 10th, 2020
In case you didn’t know, it’s Championship Season!
FCS Nation Radio (@fcsnationradio1) requested to come on the show, so I brought them in to break down their title game!
We did that, as well as compared the FCS and FBS Playoff structures.
Will North Dakota State or James Madison take home the FCS Title? Listen to the show and find out! Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 17 Recap- The End Describes The Season
Tom Greene | December 30th, 2019
If you’re a Lions fan (or, at least, have read my recaps throughout the season), you know this story all too well. Having another lead during the game, only to see it slip away in the end. A 23-20 defeat puts a cap on a 3-12-1 season, one that started filled with optimism only to end with the third pick in the draft.
As for what the Lions should do with said third pick, we’ll inform you about that later. For now, here are the three things to look at from this game, one where both teams knew their fate.
The Tom Greene Podcast- College Football Playoff and Michigan-Alabama Preview with Jack Patterson
Tom Greene | December 24th, 2019
Festivus, Christmas, the College Football Playoff, and Michigan-Alabama are all upon us!
I brought in Jack Patterson (@JPattersonTV), Sports Reporter from WRBL in Georgia, to break down the three big games coming up.
We also discussed, at length, about his encounter with Marty Smith, and how humbling he, and that experience, was.
Check out this episode for a great discussion about football and networking! We both aspire to work in the business, and Jack has a great head start in that!
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Detroit Lions Week 16 Recap- The Nightmare Is Almost Over
Tom Greene | December 23rd, 2019
Indeed it is. With one game left, Lions fans must feel like they are going through hell. Or, at least, compared to expectations at the start of the year. A 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos has brought the Lions record to 3-11-1… which could also be a recipe to an alcoholic drink. Lions fans have probably consumed a lot of those this season. Plus, while playing Denver, Orange Crush could be a drink of choice.
Detroit Lions Week 15 Recap- The Buc Didn’t Stop Here
Tom Greene | December 16th, 2019
It simply rolled on. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that looks to be on the come-up, beat a Detroit Lions team that looks simply defeated. There’s no doubt that injuries have plagued this team. There’s also no doubt that the Lions will not quit, despite elimination on Thanksgiving. Just about everything that could go wrong did, and there isn’t too much more to it. But, like every other game, there are three points to take from it. Let’s look at them now. Continue reading
Hawk Harrelson- Ford C. Frick Award Winner
Tom Greene | December 11th, 2019
The Iconic Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson has just won the Ford C. Frick Award, an award that compliments excellence in the world of baseball broadcasting.
Detroit Lions Week 14 Recap- Skoled
Tom Greene | December 9th, 2019
Lions fans were served elimination from the playoffs at the Thanksgiving Dinner table last week. Unfortunately, this week, they were served seconds. A 20-7 loss in the first game all season in which they did not have a lead brings the already-eliminated team to 3-9-1. As for Minnesota, they got a much-needed victory for their playoff hopes and improve to 9-4 on the year.
As always, let’s look at the three takeaways from this Lions loss. “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
Detroit Lions Week 13 Recap- Elimination.
Tom Greene | December 2nd, 2019
Yes, you read that right. At 3-8-1, the Detroit Lions have become the first team in the NFC to be eliminated from playoff contention. This brings another two questions to my plate that came a lot sooner than I’d anticipated. “What’s the point of the last four games? What’s the point of these recaps now?”
Those questions will be answered in the three recap points. Simply put, the Lions went from a 2-0-1 team that showed some promise to a 3-8-1 team that’s looking for its identity again. Whether you’re a player, coach, front office member or fan, going 1-8 in a nine-game stretch is never fun. Let’s look at the three points.
Detroit Lions Week 12 Recap- Lions Red(skinned) in the Face
Tom Greene | November 25th, 2019
Ever had a moment in your life where you’re so embarrassed to where you’re red in the face? Well, that’s the inspiration for this week’s title. Losing 19-16 to a one-win Washington Redskin team can make any team feel red in the face, and Lions fans have sadly seen this time and time again. Nastia Liukin posted the perfect mood in which Lions fans should be feeling, too.
Detroit Lions Week 11 Recap- Cowboys Still “Dem Boyz” For Now
Tom Greene | November 18th, 2019
Ah yes, if you read the title, it tells you a lot about this game. The famed Wiz Khalifa song, “We Dem Boyz“, has been a rallying tune amongst fans since the song came out in 2014. No, not the fight song, simply a rallying tune. Of course, like any Cowboys-related content, it’s been memed. Whether or not it’s funny is up to the reader.
Chicago Cubs 2019 Season Recap
Tom Greene | November 14th, 2019
In the middle of July, things seemed great on the North Side. The Cubs were leading the division by multiple games and it seemed as if the Cubs were going to cruise to a division title… until the bottom fell out and the Cardinals ended up division champs. Joe Maddon jumped ship and the North Side is now asking the question, “How do we get back to 2016?”
With the help of our @theriot326, Cub Fan and DFS Man, Let’s dive deeper into our 2016 question by looking back at what went right and wrong. Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 10 Recap- Lions Find Chicago Overbearing
Tom Greene | November 11th, 2019
The Lions came into this game thinking that a Chicago offense lead by Mitchell Trubisky would at least put a band-aid on the problems that were on the defensive side. It turned out not to be true. While Trubisky only threw for 145 yards, the Lions secondary allowed him to throw for three touchdowns, and that’s all the Bears needed in a 20-13 victory over Detroit.
Lions-Bears Preview with Anthony Pasquale and Joe Ricotta
Tom Greene | November 9th, 2019
The Lions lost another one last week in Oakland. The Bears are 3-5, and the offense is NOT looking pretty.
I brought in Illinois Student Broadcaster Anthony Pasquale and fellow Scorecrow writer Joe Ricotta (yes, our @theriot326!) to break it down.
We rant. We talk Lions, Bears, and Cubs. Animal activists may want to avoid this podcast. But, for the rest of you, it’s a great one! Check it out! (Warning- multiple curse words used. We’re not happy.) Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 9 Recap- Gruden, Carr Raid Lions
Tom Greene | November 4th, 2019
The Lions traveled to Oakland in their last season at the Colosseum. The plan was to use an Air-Raid offense (like Arizona’s) to sink the Raiders’ ship in the Black Hole for one last time. Instead, Jon Gruden utilized Derek Carr to do exactly what Matthew Stafford was supposed to do- raid the secondary and win the game. Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 8 Recap: Giant Victory Keeps Lions on the Prowl
Tom Greene | October 28th, 2019
At 2-3-1, division and/or playoff hopes seem far-fetched. Not many teams, if any, come back from 2-5 (or 2-4-1) to play meaningful football in January. But, .500 teams after week eight still have a chance, and the Lions had a chance to get back into the race with that record.
The Tom Greene Podcast: Michigan-Notre Dame Preview with Tory Jackson
Tom Greene | October 25th, 2019
Michigan lost for the second time this season to Penn State in a thriller last week. For this week, I brought in Tory Jackson, former Notre Dame Basketball star, to the show to break down this Michigan-Notre Dame game under the lights. Continue reading
The Tom Greene Podcast: Lions-Giants Preview with The Maj
Tom Greene | October 25th, 2019
The Lions lost again to the Vikings, putting their season record to 2-3-1. I brought in a Fantasy Football and Giants expert, @TheMaj_NFL, to break down the upcoming game against New York. Continue reading
The Tom Greene Podcast: World Series Preview with Johnnie Black
Tom Greene | October 22nd, 2019
The World Series is here! The Astros and Nats, just like our @jball0202 predicted, have made it. So, I brought back the Nostradamus of Baseball to the program to break down this series.
The Tom Greene Podcast: NBA Season Preview with Tony Peters
Tom Greene | October 22nd, 2019
The 2019 NBA Season is upon us! I brought in @peters4523, a Basketball writer for Prep Hoops Ohio, to preview this season. We break down the winners and losers of the offseason. We gave insight as to who will make (or miss) the postseason. Also, we had MVP and Finals conversations.
How will this 2019 season turn out? Listen to the show and find out! Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 7 Recap- Woof.
Tom Greene | October 21st, 2019
If we could describe this 42-30 loss to Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in one word, the word in the title would describe it best. Woof.
Detroit Lions Week 6 Recap- Oh Me, Oh My!
Tom Greene | October 15th, 2019
If you’re reading this, you’re in a mood. Either an amazing mood, as the Packers walk away with a 23-22 victory over the Lions, or a mood as only Stephen A. Smith could describe, which is the mood of most Lions fans-including yours truly. We feel like the Herman’s Hermits line that was in this title, “Oh me, oh my”, we’re Leaning on the Lamp Post. It’s something that happens year after year with this team. From the batted ball against Seattle to the 10-second runoff against Atlanta, and do I even mention the picked up pass interference flag against Dallas in the playoffs? The list goes on and on.
The Tom Greene Podcast: Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers Preview with Alex Strouf
Tom Greene | October 9th, 2019
The Lions are coming off the Bye Week and the Packers are coming off an impressive victory in Dallas. I brought in @alex_strouf, from 90FM Sports Wisconsin, to break down the Monday Night Showdown. Continue reading
Michigan-Iowa Preview
Tom Greene | October 4th, 2019
Michigan got back on track last week, beating Rutgers 52-0 and chasing Chris Ash from his position in Piscataway. This week, Michigan takes on an Iowa team looking for a big victory on the road. Continue reading
Cubs Speak, Cub-eesh? With Anthony Pasquale and Joe Ricotta
The Cubs were once multiple games up in the division and the playoffs looked like an almost certainty. Now, they’re out and so is Maddon. What Happened, and what should we do next? @Ant_Pasquale3, Illinois student and @theriot326, Scorecrow Writer and Cubs fan, break it down with me. Continue reading
MLB Wild Card-Division Series Preview with Alex Kielar and Johnnie Black
Tom Greene | October 2nd, 2019
The MLB Postseason is here! I brought in Yankee fan @AlexKielar and @jball0202 to break down the early rounds of the Postseason.
We begin with surprise and disappointment teams, then break down the Wild Card games. We also ask, “Should the Wild Card round be one game or a best of 3?”
Afterward, we break down the Division Series and hand out the awards.
Hope you enjoy the show! Continue reading
MLB Team Recaps- Detroit Tigers
Tom Greene | October 1st, 2019
The Detroit Tigers, also known as the team I wrote my debut article about, and the team that’s closest to me had a rough year. To say the least. A season that looked promising turned out to be furthest away from that, and the injury bug had its way with this rebuilding team. Were playoffs in the question? Not necessarily, but was Ron Gardenhire‘s team looking for respectability in the American League? Certainly.
In a certain season of trial and error, let’s look at the trials that worked and the errors that occurred Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 4 Recap- Chiefs Outduel Lions
Tom Greene | September 30th, 2019
Ah yes, it was a duel of top-tier QBs in Detroit this afternoon. Matthew Stafford took on Patrick Mahomes in a battle that Lions fans won’t forget, but may want to. A day that looked promising early, and even late, turned for the worse as Darrel Williams crossed the goal line to seal the deal for the Chiefs. Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 3 Recap- Lions Fly Past Eagles
Tom Greene | September 23rd, 2019
Just two seasons ago, a Detroit Lions victory at Lincoln Financial Field seemed nearly impossible. The Lions had fired Jim Caldwell after what felt like the franchise was at a standstill. The Eagles and Doug Pederson were led by Nick Foles after a Carson Wentz injury forced the team to change quarterback hands. They were led to a Super Bowl, something Lions have hoped just to get to since the Lombardi Trophy Era started. Continue reading
Detroit Lions Week 2 Review- Big Plays lead to Super Charge
Tom Greene | September 16th, 2019
After a tie in Week 1, a supercharge is what the Lions needed to help them through a long season. They got it in their home opener at Ford Field. Not a ton of points were scored by the Darrell Bevell offense, but a win is a win, and the Lions got just that in a 13-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Here are three takeaways for the Lions from this first victory of the season.
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Detroit Lions Week 1 Recap- The Agony of a Tie
Tom Greene | September 9th, 2019
You read that right. The Lions did what the NFL is trying so desperately to make impossible, end a game in a tie. After taking a 24-6 lead into the 4th quarter, the Cardinals rallied back to send the game to Overtime. A pair of field goals evened the score at 27, and the game ended there. Continue reading
Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster Breakdown/Preview
Tom Greene | September 7th, 2019
The Detroit Lions are on the prowl. In Matt Patricia‘s second season as Head Coach, the squad is hoping to improve on their 6-10 record from last season. In their way stands a host of foes. Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr, and Aaron Rodgers, just to name a few. To take down these men and take on the challenge of winning the NFC North, you must have a sound 53-man roster. 6-10 tells me there’s a lot of work to do, and I’m sure it says the same to my fellow readers. However, let’s become familiar with the roster that will be with us for this 2019 season.
Into the 80s with Tom Greene- A Possible Wild Card Matchup
Tom Greene | September 6th, 2019
The end of the baseball season is getting closer. As temperatures begin to drop, the heat begins to rise on the teams that haven’t yet joined the 80-win club. After a few days away to take care of employment situations, I return to bring you two more teams that have joined our club. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Indians have been battling all season to reach a postseason berth. Now that they’ve reached 80 wins, they both feel they’re almost there. And, they’re telling the rest of the 80s club, (indirectly) “Shut your halfwit pie-holes! We’re trying to make the playoffs!”
OK, that SpongeBob reference may not have been the 80s, but we’re breaking down a team that didn’t even exist in the 80s but have some pretty awesome “Throwback” uniforms. The Rays help the sunrise on this edition of, “Backtrax MLB!” Continue reading
Into the 80s with Tom Greene- Minnesota Twins
Tom Greene | August 29th, 2019
Two days after the Atlanta Braves joined the 80-win club, the Minnesota Twins join the party. In Atlanta, there seems to be some doubt as far as the pitching goes. In Minnesota, fans and broadcasters (like Jenny Taft, Jamie Hersch, Marney Gellner, Dawn Mitchell, Jamie Erdahl, and Kevin Gorg,) are simply excited that this season has exceeded expectations. Of course, this is said on one condition. Our @jball0202 expects championships in Minnesota, and nothing else (maybe championship-style writing from me? I do my best.) Continue reading
Into the 80s with Tom Greene- Atlanta Braves
Our “Into the 80s” series rolls on. The fourth team to join the 80-win-club is the Atlanta Braves. When Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies, most of the national media picked Philly to win the NL East. What the media didn’t say is that the Braves won the NL East last season. Harper may have made you forget about Ronald Acuña, Jr. and his team. At 80-53, they are behind the Dodgers, Astros, and the Yankees, but are still a force to be reckoned with. Continue reading
Into the 80s with Tom Greene- Houston Astros
This second installment of “Into the 80s with Tom Greene” took a few days longer than I, or even the Astros, had anticipated. But, nonetheless, the Astros become the third team this season to join the 80-win club. This comes at no surprise to baseball fans, as the Astros have seemingly controlled the AL West since 2015. However, their vision looks farther than winning the West. They want another World Series title, and they want it now. Let’s break the Astros’ team. Continue reading
5 MLB Field/Sideline Reporters to follow for the rest of 2019… and beyond
If you’ve watched any sporting event, you notice that there are sideline reporters at every game. These reporters present info that is key to the game you’re about to watch, whether it’s an update on an injury to a player, field condition, or even a story about a player that you may not know. Continue reading
Into the 80s with Tom Greene- New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers
81 wins for a team means they are assured they can finish no worse than .500. However, if you have 80 wins in August, you’ll finish above .500, guaranteed. You’ll most likely make the playoffs, too. Of course, barring catastrophic injuries or a strike.
On the radio, Tom Kent brought us back into the 80s on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night, dependent on where you are in the nation and what radio station you listen to. For me, it was Saturday night. In 2019, I bring you back into the 80s, by breaking down the teams that reach 80 wins. We had two that reached that mark last night. Let’s get to work. Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs’ August Survival Guide
The trade deadline has come and gone. The National League Central remains highly contested. The Cubs bullpen, per some fans, seems to be in disarray. However, with all that being said, the Chicago Cubs are in first place in the division. Wrigley Field has been the friendly confines that it advertises to be… for the Cubs. The road hasn’t. Just a few days into August, here are three things the Cubs should do to stay in the race for the division title. Cubs fans, here’s your survival guide to the month of August. And no, watching the Bears isn’t on this list. Sorry, coach Ditka. Continue reading
Assessing the Tigers Trade Pieces
Tom Greene | July 23rd, 2019
At the start of the season, the Detroit Tigers had a glimmer of hope. With a rotation of Matt Moore, Michael Fulmer, Matt Boyd, Jordan Zimmermann, and Daniel Norris, the Tigers looked to improve upon their first season under Ron Gardenhire. However, the injury bug hit… and it hit hard. This bug depleted the rotation as well as the infield and has forced the Tigers and Al Avila into an ultimatum- time to sell and pick up prospects. Continue reading
Traveling Tom’s Tips and Tricks for All-Star Week
Tom Greene | July 12th, 2019
The 2019 All-Star Game may be over, but the memories will always last. With sharing experiences in a previous article I wrote, it’s time to share my tips and tricks for everyone to know if the All-Star Game comes to your area in the future. Continue reading