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                                                          10 Fast Facts - November 2016










-  The Detroit Lions played their first Thanksgiving Day game back in 1934.





-  Matthew Stafford has 100 career touchdown passes at Ford Field.





-  Matthew Stafford has made 104 career NFL starts at Quarterback for the Detroit Lions.





-  The University of Michigan football team has not won at Ohio State since the year 2000.





-  Drew Henson was the Quarterback of the Wolverines back in 2000.  UofM beat Ohio State 38-26.





-  Drew Henson played AAA Minor League Baseball for the Columbus Clippers.





-  The Western Michigan University football team is currently ranked #14 in the latest AP Poll.





-  The Western Michigan University hockey team is currently ranked #18 in the latest USCHO.com Poll.





-  The Detroit Red Wings played their 1st game at Joe Louis Arena back on December 27th, 1979.





-  Bruce Arena has replaced Jurgen Klinsmann as the Head Coach of the USA men's national soccer team.










                                                                    Game Notes







-  The Detroit Lions lost to the Chicago Bears 19-16 on Thanksgiving Day in 1934.



-  Matthew Stafford has thrown for 2,883 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions in 11 games this season.



-  Drew Henson was the starting third baseman for the Columbus Clippers from 2001-2003.



-  The Western Michigan University Broncos play their home games at Waldo Stadium.



-  The Detroit Red Wings lost to the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on December 27th, 1979.



-  Bruce Arena was the Head Coach of the USA men's national soccer team from 1998-2006.










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