Episodes
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
A DUFF SAID: SENIOR NIGHT AT LAKE ORION
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
The Lake Orion boys basketball team won 77-50 over Harper Woods on Senior Night. It was a career night for Ethan Sharkey. In his final game in the Lake Orion gym, Sharkey scored a career-high 24 points. He described what this night was like for him and shared his thoughts about his time as a starter for the varsity squad. I also talked to fellow senior Sam Blakely about how he hopes his community will remember his contributions to the basketball and football teams.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
A DUFF SAID: IZZY WOTLINKSI
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Lake Orion junior Izzy Wotlinski has become a leader for the Lake Orion girl's basketball team. Her journey hasn't been easy as she has had to overcome tearing her ACL twice. Wotlinski hasn't let that slow her down as she is determined to help lead the school to another district title.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
A DUFF SAID: HOW SAM ALI ILLUSTRATED MICHIGAN WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Sam Ali is the sports director of two TV stations in Flint, Michigan. When Michigan won the national championship in college football earlier this month, broadcasting rules prohibited him from showing footage of the game during his sportscast. So he improvised with comic illustrations of the game. His sportscast caught the attention of several national media outlets. Ali's artwork made him a viral star.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE PREPARES FOR SEASON FINALE VS MICHIGAN TECH
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
The Saginaw Valley State football team celebrated Senior Day with a blowout win over Northern Michigan last week. The Cardinals wrap up the season this Saturday on the road against Michigan Tech. Coach Ryan Brady recapped last week's win and discussed some impressive performances that came out of it. We also previewed this week's game against Tech.
Friday Oct 27, 2023
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE PREPARES FOR UNBEATEN DAVENPORT
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
The Saginaw Valley State football team has won its last two games and prepares to tangle unbeaten Davenport on Saturday. I spoke to Cardinals' Coach Ryan Brady about those wins and who stood out for his team defensively. We also discussed the Cardinals' mindset going into their meeting with Davenport.
Friday Oct 06, 2023
A DUFF SAID: KAYDON DEGRAFFENREID
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Lake Orion senior linebacker Kaydon Degraffenreid didn't like football when he was younger. He has since developed it into his biggest passion and the Dragons are glad that his family moved from Florida to Lake Orion. The Dragons are 6-0 and ranked sixth in the state this week thanks in part to his presence on defense. I spoke to him about his journey and what it means to him to be a part of the community.
In Lessons From Coach Watkins, Steve and I discuss how teams can use these last three weeks of the regular season to be prepared for the postseason despite what their record might be.
Saginaw Valley State Coach Ryan Brady joined me to preview the Cardinals' matchup with top-ranked Ferris State.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
A DUFF SAID: JOEY DEBRINCAT AND BATTLE OF THE VALLEYS PREVIEW
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Joey DeBrincat has been one of the many players that have contributed to the success of the Lake Orion football team. I caught up with him and discussed his football journey.
I also spoke to Saginaw Valley State football coach Ryan Brady to discuss the Cardinals' (2-2) matchup with in-state rival Grand Valley State.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE LOOKS TO REBOUND AGAINST INDIANAPOLIS
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saginaw Valley State lost a tough game last week at Truman State. I talked to head coach Ryan Brady about that 21-7 defeat and how the Cardinals plan to bounce back this week at home against undefeated Indianapolis.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
A DUFF SAID: LAKE ORION FOOTBALL LOOKS TO STAY UNDEFEATED
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
For the first time since 2012, Lake Orion football is 4-0. Last week, the Dragons took down third-ranked West Bloomfield 17-13 on their home turf. Lake Orion is ranked sixth in the state in Division One. The dragons are tied for tied with Clarkston for first place in the OAA red. I spoke to Coach Chris Bell and seniors Joey Debrincat and Kayden Degraffenried. They told me they expected to achieve this level of success. We also discussed how they plan to stay undefeated after this Friday’s showdown against Stoney Creek.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
WEIRD FLEX OF THE WEEK: JOHN JAMES IS DRUNK ON THE LIONS KOOL AID
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Michigan Congressman John James is not only ecstatic about the Lions' week one win over Kansas City, he was not only ready to hang a banner on it, he proclaimed his love for the Lions on the House Floor. Usually, that's reserved for important matters facing our country. But while standing next to a painting of coach Dan Campbell, James used his time to address Congress to talk about the Lions. Talk about your Sir, this is a Wendy's moment.