College Hoops

On Friday, December 23rd, the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines defeated the Adrian College Bulldogs 64-62.

     On Friday, December 23rd, the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines defeated the Adrian College Bulldogs 64-62.  #20 Jason Penn lead the Wolverines with 19 points, and 15 rebounds, and #10 Marcus Williams added 18 points, and 6 rebounds.  The Bulldogs had a chance at a game winning shot from half court, but the attempt came up short.  Adrian College competes in Division III of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).  The University of Michigan Dearborn Wolverines compete in Division II of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).  Click on the links below for more information about the NCAA, or the NAIA.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn men's basketball team currently has an overall record of 11-7.  The Wolverines are 5-5 in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program, or the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
     The Adrian College men's basketball team currently has an overall record of 6-6.  The Bulldogs are 0-1 in the MIAA (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association).  Click on the links below for more information about the Adrian College athletic program, or the MIAA.
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The Wolverines currently have an overall record of 11-7.

The Adrian College Bulldogs currently have an overall record of 6-6.

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-  The Adrian College men's basketball team is currently riding a two game winning streak.



-  The Adrian College Bulldogs recently won the Baldwin Wallace Holiday Invitational.



-  Kyle Lindsay is the Head Coach of the Adrian College men's basketball team.



-  Adrian lost to the UofD Mercy Titans 99-69 back on November 11th.



-  Adrian College has a men's Bass Fishing program.



-  UofM-D lost to Cornerstone University 75-72 on January 4th, 2017.










For more information about the UofM-D athletic program click on  gowolves.net



For NAIA stats, and standings click on  www.naia.org



For WHAC stats, and standings click on  http://www.whac.net



For more information about the Adrian College athletic program click on  www.adrianbulldogs.com



For NCAA stats, and standings click on  www.ncaa.com



For MIAA stats, and standings click on  www.miaa.org



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Conduct Detrimental: The Sports Law Podcast

As 2016 winds down, I want to call your attention to a new sports law podcast created by co-hosts Daniel Wallach and Daniel Werly--Conduct Detrimental. Noted sports lawyers, Wallach is a well known contributor here at The Sports Law Blog and Werly is a friend of the SLB and the man behind The White Bronco, another wonderful blog discussing current sports law issues.

 “Conduct Detrimental: The Sports Law Podcast” is the creation of the two Dans, who address the latest legal controversies on and off the field. I encourage you to join the two Dans for a hard-hitting look at the legal battles that are shaping professional and collegiate sports. From Deflategate to daily fantasy sports, this first-of-a-kind podcast breaks down the latest court cases and features exclusive interviews with an array of industry-leading guests.

Full disclosure, I was a recent guest on this podcast as Dan, Dan, and I discussed the collision between amateurism and commercialism in college sports. Other recent podcasts include the NFL’s handling of domestic violence cases, Deflategate (of course), and the Derrick Rose civil trial. Recent guests have also included Diana Moskovitz, A.J. Perez, and Julia Marsh . Upcoming episodes will feature sports law stalwarts: Tulane Law School and our own Gabe Feldman, Paul Anderson from Marquette Law School, and Ian Gunn, another fellow Tulane Law School alum and contributor at Sports Esquires--yet another sports law blog.

The bottom line is that I encourage you to download Conduct Detrimental podcasts either at iTunes or The White Bronco. For information on future episodes, follow Conduct Detrimental on Twitter at @ConductPod.

Enjoy the podcasts and Happy New Year to all!

10 Mitten State Facts III

                                                          10 Mitten State Facts Part III










1.  Ed McMahon (Actor, Tonight Show Co-Host) was born in Detroit, Michigan.





2.  Detroit Tigers Pitcher Denny McLain won 31 games during the 1968 MLB season.





3.  I-75 runs through 6 states including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.





4.  The Detroit Red Wings were known as the Detroit Falcons from 1930-1932.





5.  Madonna (singer-song writer) was born in Bay City, Michigan.





6.  Sparky Anderson wore #11 while he was the Manager of the Detroit Tigers.





7.  Michigan's State flower is the Apple Blossom.





8.  Chris Webber played his High School basketball at Detroit Country Day School.





9.  The Ford World Headquarters is located in Dearborn, Michigan.





10. Chuck Daly was the Head Coach at Boston College (1969-1971), and a Head Coach at the University of Pennsylvania (1971-1977).










                                                                     Game Notes







-  "10 Mitten State Facts" was posted on 8/20/2016.  



-  "10 Mitten State Facts II" was posted on 10/30/2016.



-  Madonna (singer-song writer) graduated from Rochester Adams High School.



-  Sparky Anderson wore #10 while he was the Manager of the Cincinnati Reds.



-  Shane Battier also played his High School Basketball at Detroit Country Day School.



-  The Ford World Headquarters is also known as "The Glass House".










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Semi-Pro Football: USFA News

      The USFA (United States Football Association) is an organization that provides Regional tournaments, and National Championship Games for semi-pro football teams.  National Bowl Weekend is a series of National Championship Bowl games for semi-pro football teams.  Bowl games include the Tangerine Bowl, the Orange Blossom Bowl, the Palm Bowl, the North American Bowl, and the Florida Bowl.  The 2017 National Bowl Weekend is scheduled for January 14th, and January 15th, at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand, Florida.  Click on the link below for more information about the United States Football Association.  Scroll down to see some past local winners, and past local participants from National Bowl Weekend.  
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                                                           2016 Orange Blossom Bowl





                                              Detroit Ravens     27 - 6     Orlando Rage  










                                                        2015 Orange Blossom Bowl  


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                                      Brass City Brawlers     34 - 28     Michigan Lightning










                                                                2015 Palm Bowl





                                Worcester Mass Fury     48 - 13     West Michigan Force










                                                                  2015 Florida Bowl





                                       Orlando Phantoms     17 - 6     Capital City (MI) Stealth  










                                                             2014 Orange Blossom Bowl





                                 Capital City (MI) Stealth     22 - 13     Pioneer Valley Knights










                                                            2013 Orange Blossom Bowl





                                              Tri State Sharks     20 - 18     Capital City (MI) Stealth










                                                                     2012 Tangerine Bowl  





                                              West Mass Warriors     20 - 0     Detroit Diesels  










                                                               2012 Orange Blossom Bowl





                                            Michigan Vikings     42 - 12      Prince William (VA) Monarchs










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-  Spec Martin Stadium is located at 260 E Euclid Ave, in DeLand, Florida.



-  The 2007 National Bowl Weekend took place in Fort Pierce, Florida.



-  The Detroit Ravens compete in the GLFL (Great Lakes Football League).



-  The Capital City (MI) Stealth compete in the GLFL (Great Lakes Football League).



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 783 posts.



-  "Semi-Pro Football: GLFL News" was posted on 12/13/2016.










For more information about the USFA click on  www.eteamz.com/unitedstatesfootballassociation 



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10 Fast Facts - December

     10 Fast Facts is the newest monthly feature that began on the Mitten State Sports Report last month (November, 2016).  Be sure to click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Check out Game Notes.










                                                        10 Fast Facts - December  2016









-  The College Football Bowl season kicks off today at 2:00 p.m. with the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.





-  Gildan New Mexico Bowl:  University of New Mexico vs. University of Texas at San Antonio.





-  Quick Lane Bowl:  Ford Field:  December 26th, 2016:  University of Maryland vs. Boston College.





-  The Quick Lane Bowl is formerly known as the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, and before that it was known as the Motor City Bowl.





-  The Detroit Lions signed Joique Bell on December 6th, 2016.  Bell is a former Detroit Lions player.





-  The Detroit Lions released TE Brandon Pettigrew on December 9th, 2016.





-  Brandon Pettigrew was drafted by the Lions in 2009.  He was the 20th overall pick in the 1st round.





-  Detroit Red Wings Forward Luke Glendening played his college hockey career at the University of Michigan.  





-  Detroit Red Wings Forward Justin Abdelkader played his college hockey career at Michigan State University.





-  Detroit Red Wings Defenseman Danny DeKeyser played his college hockey career at Western Michigan University.  










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-  The Quick Lane Bowl began in 2014.  Rutgers University defeated the University of North Carolina 40-21.



-  The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl was played at Ford Field, in Detroit from 2009-2013.  



-  The Motor City Bowl began in 1997.  It was played at the Pontiac Silverdome.



-  The Cherry Bowl was played at the Pontiac Silverdome in 1984, and in 1985.



-  The Detroit Lions also drafted Matthew Stafford in 2009.  He was the 1st overall pick in the NFL draft.



-  The Detroit Red Wings currently have 9 points, and an overall record of 13-14-4.  










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Oakland: 2016 NCFA Champs

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies football team won the 2016 NCFA National Championship.

     On Saturday, December 3rd, the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies football team defeated the Middle Georgia State University Knights 24-14 to win the 2016 NCFA (National Club Football Association) National Championship.  The 2016 NCFA Championship Game was played at West Family Stadium in Wheeling, West Virginia.  Golden Grizzlies WR/DB #3 Shakeer Williams was named as the game's MVP (Most Valuable Player).  Click on the link below for more information about the National Club Football Association.
     The Oakland University football team finished the 2016 season with an overall record of 12-0.  The Golden Grizzlies compete in the Great Lakes Conference, and the team played their home games at the Auburn Hills Civic Center located at 1800 Valleyview Drive.  The Golden Grizzlies also won the 2014 NCFA National Championship.  Click on the links below for more information about the Oakland University football team, or the Golden Grizzlies athletic program.
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The Oakland University football team also won the 2014 NCFA National Championship. 

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-  The Golden Grizzlies defeated Eastern Connecticut State 35-18 to reach the 2016 NCFA Championship.



-  The Golden Grizzlies defeated Robert Morris University-Peoria 29-0 to win the 2016 Great Lakes Conference Championship.



-  The 2016 Great Lakes Conference Championship Game was played at Mulholland Stadium, in Dayton, Ohio.



-  The Golden Grizzlies defeated the University of Pittsburgh by way of forfeit on October 1st.



-  The Golden Grizzlies defeated the Lake Michigan Havoc 45-22 in a preseason game.



-  The Golden Grizzles defeated the Capital City Stealth 37-27 in a preseason game.

 For info about the Oakland University football team click on  https://www.facebook.com/OUclubfootball 

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                                                                                                     oufootballclub.wix.com/footballclub 



For more information about the NCFA click on  www.ncfafootball.org 



For more info about the Oakland University athletic program click on  www.goldengrizzlies.com



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100,000 Views!

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     The Mitten State Sports Report recently surpassed 100,000 all time views.  News, and information about Professional, Minor League, College, High School, Amateur, and recreational sports have helped the Mitten State Sports Report achieve some level of success.  Be sure to click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Check out Game Notes.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Thank you for making the Mitten State Sports Report your destination for news, and information regarding local sports, and entertainment throughout our great state of Michigan.  











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