Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions announced they had hired former All-Pro linebacker Chris Spielman to be their Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO. In addition to hiring Spielman, the Lions also announced that the great Barry Sanders would help to advise the team on the hiring of a new general manager and … Read more
If you have been reading Detroit Sports Nation since Matt Patricia was hired by the Detroit Lions, you probably realize that pretty much every writer here wanted him fired by the time his first season was over. Though I joined the DSN team, I can promise you that I was in the same boat along … Read more
When the Detroit Lions hired Matt Patricia away from the New England Patriots, many believed that it was just a matter of time before the Lions had one of the best defenses in the National Football League. Embed from Getty Images Fast-forward to Year 3 of Patricia’s tenure as Lions’ head coach and the Lions … Read more
It was four years ago that 97.1 The Ticket radio personality and former Detroit News Pistons beat writer Terry Foster suffered a stroke, which ultimately led to him leaving radio. He was 1/2 of the popular “Valenti and Foster Show”, one of the highest rated sports talk shows in the country. In his most recent … Read more
Four years ago this week, former 97.1 The Ticket on-air personality Terry Foster suffered a stroke that ultimately caused him to leave his role on the Valenti and Foster Show. Despite his stroke, Foster returned to 97.1 The Ticket, where he resumed doing his afternoon drive show with Mike Valenti until something his doctor said … Read more
On Saturday night, we learned that Jamie Samuelsen of 97.1 The Ticket had lost his battle with colon cancer after a valiant fight. Samuelsen, who was just 48, leaves behind his wonderful wife Christy and three beautiful children. While scrolling through the many tribute tweets last night, one thing that stood out is how much … Read more
For years on 97.1 The Ticket, “The Valenti and Foster” program dominated the airwaves. He decided to retire in 2017 after he suffered a mild stroke, and his former co-host Mike Valenti has been riding solo since then. It was announced earlier today that on-air veteran Rico Beard would be joining Valenti starting August 3 … Read more
For 13 years, Terry Foster co-hosted the Valenti & Foster show on 97.1 The Ticket with Mike Valenti. Eventually, Foster left The Ticket and he has not been back on the channel since, either as a co-host, guest, or caller. Foster was recently asked by one of his followers on Twitter why he has not … Read more
In recent weeks, there has been news that 1130 AM The Fan is no more and rumors that “big changes” are coming to 97.1 The Ticket. Both of these things are in addition to Detroit Sports 105.1 failing in less than three years. Terry Foster, who many remember as Mike Valenti‘s former partner on 97.1 … Read more
When he played high school football at Detroit Cass Tech High School, Mike Weber was one of the most coveted running backs in the nation. The hopes, at least for Michigan fans, was that Weber would play for the Wolverines but he broke their hearts at the last minute by committing to Ohio State. During … Read more
The Detroit Lions had their opportunity and once again, they failed. With everything on the line on Sunday afternoon against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Lions came out flat (again) and ended up losing 26-17. The loss officially eliminated Detroit from playoff contention and reports are that head coach Jim Caldwell will be fired following the … Read more
Afternoon drive time Detroit sports talk radio is going to sound different from now on. Terry Foster, who formed one-half of the “Valenti and Foster Show”, has officially called it quits, effective immediately. He’ll be focusing his life on spending more time with his family and paying attention to his health. #BREAKING: Terry Foster has … Read more
If you are anything like me, you no longer look or feel like you did when you were in high school. My waistline fluctuates like the stock market and overall I feel unhealthy, you may be in the same boat. So, when one of my fellow writers at DSN posted an article titled, Terry Foster: … Read more
The “Valenti and Foster” show on 97.1 The Ticket will be getting its other half back today. Terry Foster makes his anticipated return to the airwaves following his recuperation following a minor stroke. In his absence, Jeff Riger filled in opposite Mike Valenti. “I have been on the sidelines for too long,” Foster said. I missed … Read more
Detroit sports radio personality and former Detroit Pistons writer Terry Foster is currently recovering after suffering a minor stroke, and is expected to be off the air until early October. The good news is that he’s expected to make a full recovery. He released an update on his condition in a blog on CBS Detroit’s website: “Let … Read more
You may love him, you may hate him. But he’s here to stay long term on Detroit’s airwaves. 97.1 The Ticket has announced the re-signing of opinionated and abrasive on-air personality Mike Valenti to a multi-year deal. He’s one half of the highly popular Valenti and Foster show, opposite Terry Foster. “I am pleased Mike … Read more
