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Former Western Michigan University Quarterback Alex Carder Signs With Detroit Lions

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:51:27 +0000

The NFL draft ended last week. Once the draft was over, teams began signing players who were not taken in the draft. The Detroit Lions have signed 11 undrafted rookie free agents, including former Western Michigan University quarterback Alex Carder. Carder finished his career at Western Michigan University with 74 touchdowns, 36 interceptions, and nearly [...]

Rockford Native And NFL Star Joe Staley Gets A Dance Lesson From Karina Smirnoff Of Dancing With The Stars

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:59:17 +0000

Offensive lineman need quick feet. That means dancing comes naturally to them. Right? Maybe. Then again, maybe not. Rockford High School and Central Michigan University grad Joe Staley currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers. Staley is always entertaining. He recently took to Twitter to discuss tacos, woodchucks, spiders, and a whole lot more. Today [...]

7-Year-Old Cancer Patient Inspires With Touchdown Run At Nebraska Football Game [Video]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:11:14 +0000

Jack Hoffman is 7 years old. He has been battling brain cancer. On Saturday, the University of Nebraska Football Team shared a special moment with Jack as they invited him onto the field for one special play. You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy this highlight. Saturday was the annual Red-White spring [...]

Grand Rapids Christian Football Star Drake Harris Withdraws Commitment To Michigan State

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Grand Rapids Christian High School football star Drake Harris committed to Michigan State University last June. Harris originally planned to play football and basketball in college, but is now interested in playing only football. Harris withdrew his commitment to MSU on Monday. Harris is regarded by some as the best high school wide receiver in [...]

Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott Reunite For Skechers' 2013 Super Bowl Commercial

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:47:03 +0000

It’s no big surprise that Joe Montana is in Skechers’ 2013 Super Bowl commercial. The Hall of Fame quarterback has endorsed the shoe brand for a few years and has been in their past Super Bowl ads. But in this year’s humorous spot, Joe Cool is joined by an old 49ers’ teammate, fellow football legend [...]

9-Year-Old Football Star Sam Gordon Headed to the Super Bowl

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:20:32 +0000

The big star at the 2013 Super Bowl may very well be a nine-year-old girl. While we don’t know what teams will be making it to pro football’s big day, we do know that Sam Gordon, a nine-year-old football prodigy from Utah, will be on hand to watch. Gordon has become an internet sensation, courtesy [...]

Central Michigan Football To Wear New Uniforms At Little Caesers Bowl

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:00:20 +0000

Central Michigan University plays Western Kentucky in the Little Caesers Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit on December 26 at 7:30pm. Watch for CMU’s new uniforms during the game and get a full view here. Adidas is donating “tech fit” uniforms to five college teams for this season’s bowl games. Central Michigan University is one [...]

Grand Rapids Christian Football Wins 2012 State Championship, West Catholic Runner-Up

Matt Milhouse — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:09:52 +0000

The 2012 Michigan High School Football season wrapped up on Saturday, with another West Michigan school taking home the championship trophy. Grand Rapids Christian won the Division 3 championship. West Catholic was runner-up in Division 5. Grand Rapids Christian’s game vs Orchard Lake St. Mary’s was an exciting one. A field goal, by Grand Rapids [...]

Four West Michigan Schools Advance To Football State Finals [Video]

Matt Milhouse — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:55:13 +0000

West Michigan schools’ successful run through the Michigan High School Football Playoffs continued in the semifinals over the weekend. West Michigan will have representatives in four of eight state championship games over Thanksgiving weekend! The fact that West Michigan has so many representatives in the finals is even more impressive when you consider that four [...]

Football Player Gives Up Touchdown for Grieving Teammate

Emerald Catron — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:12:07 +0000

So this video might not make you cry, but the story probably will. Michael Ferns, a senior at St. Clairsville High in Clairsville, OH, gave up a touchdown one yard from the end zone so that his teammate, Logan Thompson, whose father died two days before, could score instead. Coach Brett McLean had secretly been [...]

2012 West Michigan High School Football Playoffs Schedule – Week 2

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:57:42 +0000

What a weekend of high school football! Big win, big upsets, and we’re just getting started! Take a look at the matchups, game times, and locations for Week 2 of the 2012 Michigan High School Football Playoffs. Week 1 drama included a 46-0 upset victory in a huge rivalry game with Zeeland West knocking off [...]

What Is The Best High School Sports Rivalry In West Michigan?

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:00:36 +0000

It’s playoff time for high school football! Big games, big crowds, and passionate fans will be all over West Michigan. But it doesn’t take playoff football to get high school fans excited. West Michigan is home to some great rivalries. What is the best high school sports rivalry in West Michigan? When rivals meet in the [...]

Who Will Win The Michigan vs. Michigan State Football Game? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Leon Halip, Getty Images Saturday, October 20, Michigan State will visit Ann Arbor to take on Michigan for in-state bragging rights. Michigan State has won the annual matchup in each of the last four years. Who’s going to win this year?Michigan enters Saturday’s game as the favorite. Michigan is ranked #23, while Michigan State is unranked. Michigan is [...]

Does High School Football Receive Too Much Money And Attention? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:11:04 +0000

We just had a huge opening weekend of high school football in West Michigan and across the state. Thousands turned out and packed stadiums to watch student athletes, cheerleaders, bands, and more. But is it fair to other students? Does high school football receive too much money and attention? There seems to be no limit to the [...]

Would You Keep Your Child Out Of Football Due To Risk Of Concussion? – POLL

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:13 +0000

Kids get hurt when playing sports. Some sports produce more injuries than others. Some sports have a greater potential for serious injuries than others.

Playing sports comes with a certain amount of risk. Balancing the risk between injury and participation can be a difficult decision for parents.

In recent years the risk of concussion to football players has become a growing concern.

Would you keep your child out of football due to risk of concussion?

Which Uniform Is Worse: Michigan State's 'Pro Combat' Or Notre Dame's 'Shamrock Series'? [PHOTOS]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:18:51 +0000

Modern football uniforms have officially jumped the shark.

Last week, Notre Dame set tradition aside for a new uniform. Notre Dame's "Shamrock Series" uniform will be worn at Soldier Field in Chicago on October 6 when Notre Dame plays Miami.

Reaction to the new uniforms has been mostly negative. It's a similar reaction to what we saw last year when Michigan State came out with some dark green/bronze/black uniforms.

Which is worse: Michigan State's "Pro Combat" uniform or Notre Dame's "Shamrock Series"?

Grand Rapids Ford Museum Shares Film About The President's Football Days

Kim Carson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:00:30 +0000

When you visit the Ford Presidential Museum right along with the kids, you can learn about a relationship of the President’s that formed over 80 years ago. Willis Ward, was his name. He and Gerald formed a friendship back in 1931. Willis, from Detroit, Ford, from Grand Rapids. Both were college freshmen. It was during [...]

Tortoise Catches American Football Frenzy

Andy Rent — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:24:33 +0000

There are so many cute pet videos and stories. Cats, dogs, lizards, performing for their owners. We all love it and ooh and ahh over their cuteness. So, what about a turtle? No, really, a pet turtle, or tortoise. Meet Freddy, the 80-year-old tortoise from England, who loves American football. Freddy’s owner, Katherine, says [...]

When Is It Too Hot For High School Football Practice

Chuck Latour — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:14:10 +0000

It is that time of year, high school football players say goodbye to their summer and begin two-a-day practice for their upcoming season. As much as I enjoyed playing football, I never enjoyed losing the last couple weeks of summer vacation. Really hated wearing full equipment and practicing in 90 degree temps. Every year, a [...]

Who Will Win The BIG Game, Green Bay Or The Steelers? I KNOW Who! [video]

Kim Carson — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:58:06 +0000

Just returned from Family Fare and it was PACKED! Guess everyone is waiting till the last minute to pick up the burgers, beer, finger foods, chips, salsa, and everything you need to make some guacamole. (that’s what was in everyone’s cart). If you do a little betting at your house on the day of the game this [...]