According to a report from Kyle Rowland, former University of Michigan football team captain Joe Bolden has accepted a coaching position at Ohio State. Joe Bolden, a captain on Jim Harbaugh's first Michigan team in 2015, is a defensive quality control coach at Ohio State. The Cincinnati native grew up next door to Kerry Coombs … Read more
Just when you think you are done with NFL mock drafts, “SURPRISE!” The first-round is officially over and it is time to predict the second day of the draft– rounds two and three. With a better understanding of the direction each organization went on day one, we have a slightly better idea of team needs … Read more
Round 1 of the 2016 NFL draft is done and there is still plenty of talent left on the board for the Detroit Lions. After selecting offensive tackle Taylor Decker in the first, the Lions could look to address other positions of need such as strong safety, defensive end, center or linebacker. Here a few … Read more
With the 2016 pre-draft scouting process coming to the end, the Detroit Lions are winding down on their visits with potential draft selections. The Detroit scouting staff has interacted with a long list of prospects this season– at least relative to years past. Not every single interview or workout makes it to the media, but the … Read more
Thanks to a revised definition of Detroit’s local area, the Detroit Lions will be able to invite more players to their predraft workout next week. The change came about after the Lions called the NFL seeking clarification on what is considered “local.” After a consultation with Rand McNally, it was determined that “there wasn’t an intentional … Read more
Saturday marked the latest edition of the annual East-West Shrine Game, a postseason All-Star event for seniors across college football to get on the field one more time before potentially declaring for the NFL Draft. Players from Michigan and Michigan State participated in this year’s game, which features some of the top seniors with some upside … Read more
When the Michigan Wolverines played the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 28th, they had a giant wake-up call. Not only did the Buckeyes win the game, but they kicked the Wolverines square in the teeth on their way to a 42-13 whooping. Because the game was such a blowout, fans were seen leaving as early as … Read more
NOTE: The views expressed in this EDITORIAL do not necessarily reflect the views of Detroit Sports Nation or a majority of its writers and should not be misconstrued as such. The views contained within are the views of the author and the author alone. To say that Big Ten football officiating this year has been suspect, … Read more
The Michigan Wolverines suffered a huge loss midway through the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans as LB Joe Bolden was ejected for a questionable targeting call. The play in question happened as Spartan quarterback Connor Cook began to slide after running for a six-yard gain. After the slide was about complete, Bolden’s momentum … Read more
