SB Nation Detroit: All Posts by T.J. Doylehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2012-10-04T20:03:32-04:00https://detroit.sbnation.com/authors/t-j-doyle/rss2012-10-04T20:03:32-04:002012-10-04T20:03:32-04:00Lineman Kodi Kieler's season is done due to injury
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<p>Michigan State offensive lineman Kodi Kieler will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Thursday.</p> <p>Michigan State offensive lineman <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159815/kodi-kieler" class="sbn-auto-link">Kodi Kieler</a> will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Thursday. <a href="https://twitter.com/diamond83/status/253997422936727554">Via Diamond Leung of MLive:</a></p>
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<p>Michigan State offensive lineman Kodi Kieler out for the season after undergoing surgery today, according to Mark Dantonio.</p>
— Diamond Leung (@diamond83) <a href="https://twitter.com/diamond83/status/253997422936727554" data-datetime="2012-10-04T23:17:59+00:00">October 4, 2012</a>
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<p>Kieler joins fellow offensive lineman <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113949/travis-jackson" class="sbn-auto-link">Travis Jackson</a> on the sidelines. The sophomore center will also undergo season-ending surgery, on a broken right fibula, and is expected back for the spring. Injuries along the offensive line for the Spartans now mean senior <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36775/ethan-ruhland" class="sbn-auto-link">Ethan Ruhland</a>, who started at left tackle against Notre Dame, is now the starting center on the Spartans depth chart.</p>
<p>Kieler, a 6'6, 305-pound freshman from Rockwood, Mich., was the 14th commitment, and third offensive lineman, in Michigan State's 2012 recruiting class. As a senior in high school, Kieler did not allow a single sack. He chose the Spartans over several MAC schools, as well as Purdue and Minnesota.</p>
<p>Michigan State travels to Memorial Stadium to take on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/indiana-hoosiers" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana Hoosiers</a> on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET, and the game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/michigan-state-football/2012/10/4/3457646/kodi-kieler-injury-michigan-state-footballT.J. Doyle2012-10-04T17:45:18-04:002012-10-04T17:45:18-04:00NHL Lockout could alter plans for 2012 GLI
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<p>The ongoing National Hockey League Lockout might alter the plans for the 2012 Great Lakes Invitational, <a href="https://twitter.com/MSU_Hockey/status/253908126582063104">via @MSU_Hockey:</a></p>
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<p>If Winter Classic is cancelled, GLI will move to JLA, and dates will change to Dec. 28-29.No idea when that decision will be made.</p>
— MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSU_Hockey/status/253908126582063104" data-datetime="2012-10-04T17:23:09+00:00">October 4, 2012</a>
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<p>The NHL announced on Thursday that the first two weeks of the 2012 regular season have been cancelled, and if the league has a prolonged labor dispute, as has happened in the past, it is likely the Winter Classic would be cancelled.</p>
<p>Normally, the GLI is played at Joe Louis Arena, but this year it was to be held at Comerica Park to coincide with festivities for the Winter Classic. No Winter Classic means the GLI will return to the JLA.</p>
<p>As of right now, the Great Lakes Invitational is to be held on Dec. 27 and 28 at Comerica Park. Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan and Michigan Tech will compete in the event, with two games on each day – semifinals on Dec. 27 and the third-place game and championship on Dec. 28.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2012/10/4/3457042/great-lakes-invitational-2012-winter-classicT.J. Doyle2012-10-04T17:02:33-04:002012-10-04T17:02:33-04:00Do oddsmakers think Tigers can win it all?
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<p>The Detroit Tigers overcame the Chicago White Sox to win the American League Central pennant, and as they enter the 2012 MLB Playoffs the Tigers are one of the favorites to win the World Series.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> overcame the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> to win the American League Central pennant, and as they enter the 2012 MLB Playoffs the Tigers are one of the favorites to win the World Series,<a href="http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/10/oddsmaker_new_york_yankees_onl.html"> via MLive:</a></p>
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<p>The Detroit Tigers might have the worst record among the five teams that qualified for the playoffs in the American League, but one online oddsmaker says they have better odds to win the World Series than all but one AL team.</p>
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<p>The only American League team given better odds to win the World Series: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a>.</p>
<p>Detroit will begin their playoff push on Saturday, Oct. 6 against the surprise America League West winners, the Oakland Athletics. The A's bested the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> in a season-ending winner-take-all series to capture the AL West crown. The first two games of the Tigers-A's ALDS series will be played in Detroit.</p>
<p>Here are the odds to win the 2012 World Series for all playoff-bound teams:</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> - 5/1<br>New York Yankees - 5/1<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> - 5/1<br><b>Detroit Tigers - 6/1</b><br>Texas Rangers - 7/1<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.athleticsnation.com/">Oakland Athletics</a> - 15/2<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a> - 15/2<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> - 12/1<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.camdenchat.com/">Baltimore Orioles</a> - 15/1<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> - 15/1</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/tigers/2012/10/4/3456812/2012-world-series-odds-tigersT.J. Doyle2012-10-04T16:15:44-04:002012-10-04T16:15:44-04:00Woeful Lions special teams costing Detroit wins
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<p>The Detroit Lions are a disappointing 1-3 entering their Week 5 bye, and the play of Detroit's special teams unit has been a big part of the early season struggles.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> are a disappointing 1-3 entering their Week 5 bye, placing them in the cellar of the NFC North. The Lions have lost three games in a row since opening the season with a four-point win against St. Louis. The play of Detroit's special teams unit is a big part of the early season struggles, according to special teams coordinator Danny Crossman, <a href="http://www.freep.com/Article/20121004/SPORTS01/121004027/1049/Sports01?Utm_source=Feedburner&Utm_medium=Twitter&Utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreepDetroitLions+%28freep.Com+%7C+Detroit+Lions%29">via Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press</a>:</p>
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<p>"I know that I have to get it done, whether it's personnel, whether it's what we're doing, how we're doing it.</p>
<p>"I'm a teacher. If you're a teacher, and half the kids are flunking your exams, you've got to find a way to teach the kids better. They're your kids. Teach them better. Find a way to get it done, and that's what I'm going to do."</p>
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<p>Crossman's unit allowed both a punt and kick return for touchdowns in consecutive games, becoming the first team since at least 1940 to do so, in back-to-back losses to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a>. Prior to coming to Detroit, Crossman held the same position with the Carolina Panthers and the Big Ten's Michigan State Spartans.</p>
<p>After this weekend's bye, Detroit will head to Philadelphia to take on <span>Michael Vick</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a>. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with the game televised on FOX.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/lions/2012/10/4/3456588/danny-crossman-lions-special-teamsT.J. Doyle2012-08-10T23:33:48-04:002012-08-10T23:33:48-04:00Tigers Vs. Rangers: Max Scherzer Strikes Out Eight In 6-2 Detroit Victory
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<p>A strong performance from Max Scherzer on the hill and a four-run sixth inning propelled the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> to a 6-2 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> on Friday night in Arlington.</p>
<p>Scherzer allowed just two earned runs in six innings of work in earning his 11th win of the season, striking out eight Texas batters while walking only two. <span>Prince Fielder</span> was just one for four on the night, but the one hit was a two-run home run in the sixth inning as Detroit turned a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead after tallying four runs in the top of the sixth. The dinger was the 20th of the season for Fielder, and the Tigers first baseman now has 84 runs batted in for the year.</p>
<p>The two teams will square off again on Saturday, with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EST from Rangers Ballpark.</p>
<p><i>Head over to <a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/">Bless You Boys</a> for more Tigers coverage, and be sure to check out </i><a href="http://www.lonestarball.com/"><i>Lone Star Ball</i></a><i> for more Rangers news. For more MLB coverage, visit <a href="http://mlb.sbnation.com/">Baseball Nation</a>.</i></p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3235080/tigers-vs-rangers-final-score-6-2T.J. Doyle2012-08-10T23:10:59-04:002012-08-10T23:10:59-04:00Tigers Vs. Rangers: Detroit Drops 3-Game Series In Texas
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<p>The Tigers fell for the second consecutive day on Sunday with an 8-3 loss to Texas.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3235075/tigers-vs-rangers-detroit-opens-three-game-set-in-texas-friday-nightDave RyanFoster LanderTom LewisT.J. DoyleMatt Brigidi2012-08-10T22:53:22-04:002012-08-10T22:53:22-04:00Lions Vs. Browns Final Score: Detroit Loses Preseason Opener 19-17 To Cleveland
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> lost their 2012 preseason opener against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> 19-17 on Friday night at Ford Field after a late <span>Jeff Wolfert</span> 45-yard field goal, but the Lions are likely happy with the performance of their ground game despite the exhibition loss.</p>
<p>Detroit rushed for 198 yards on 33 carries in the game, good for a 6.0 yards per carry average. <span>Keiland Williams</span> gained 71 yards on nine carries, including a five-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and <span>Joique Bell</span> added 89 yards in the second half on 16 carries.</p>
<p><span>Matthew Stafford</span> saw limited action under center for Detroit, completing four of seven passes for 51 yards and an interception in the first quarter. Back-up <span>Shaun Hill</span> was eight of 12 for 83 yards, including a three-yard touchdown pass to <span>Stefan Logan</span>. Rookie third string quarterback <span>Kellen Moore</span> struggled in his preseason debut, completing just four of 14 passes for 40 yards and an interception.</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2012/8/10/3234979/lions-vs-browns-final-score-detroit-loses-19-17T.J. Doyle2012-08-10T22:12:48-04:002012-08-10T22:12:48-04:00Lions Vs. Browns Score: Detroit Lead Trimmed To 14-10 After Three Quarters
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> still lead their preseason opener against the Cleveland, but a third quarter <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a> touchdown has whittled an 11-point lead to just 14-10 as the fourth quarter begins.</p>
<p>Rookie Lions quarterback <span>Kellen Moore</span> saw action in the third quarter, and the former Boise State standout struggled, completing just two of nine passes for 22 yards. Moore replaced back-up <span>Shaun Hill</span>, who tossed a second quarter three-yard touchdown pass to <span>Stefan Logan</span>.</p>
<p>Cleveland finally scored a touchdown midway through the third quarter on an 12-yard Seneca Wallace pass to <span>Brad Smelley</span>, capping an eight-play, 43-yard drive. Wallace is the third quarterback of the game for the Browns, after <span>Brandon Weeden</span> and <span>Colt McCoy</span> took snaps in the first half.</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2012/8/10/3234952/lions-vs-browns-score-third-quarterT.J. Doyle2012-08-10T21:38:24-04:002012-08-10T21:38:24-04:00PGA Championship 2012: Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Carl Pettersson Leaders After Second Round
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<p>Two rounds of golf are in the books at the 2012 PGA Championship, with Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Carl Pettersson all tied atop the leaderboard at 4-under par for the tournament.</p>
<p>Singh played extremely well on a difficult day for many of the competitors, shooting a 3-under round of 69 that included five birdies. Woods shot 1-under on Friday, carding three birdies, while Pettersson had a rough day that included a sequence of five bogies in seven holes on his was to a 2-over round of 74. Woods is looking to win his first major championship since 2008.</p>
<p>For a full, live leaderboard, <a href="http://www.golf.com/leaderboard/pga-championship/yr/2012?xid=sbnation" target="_blank">you can visit Golf.com</a>. The tee times and groupings for the day can be found <a href="http://detroit.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3233285/2012-pga-championship-tee-times-groupings-friday/in/2989463">here</a>.</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3234908/pga-championship-2012-tiger-woods-leaderT.J. Doyle2012-08-10T21:14:28-04:002012-08-10T21:14:28-04:00Lions Vs. Browns Score: Detroit Takes 14-3 Lead Into Halftime
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<p>The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a> have scored once on the ground and once through the air in the first half, and lead their 2012 preseason opener against the <a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Browns</a> 14-3 after two quarters of play.</p>
<p><span>Keiland Williams</span> got the Lions on the board with just over a minute left in the first quarter, scoring from five yards out. <span>Shaun Hill</span>, who entered the game for starter <span>Matthew Stafford</span> late in the first quarter, completed a three yard pass to <span>Stefan Logan</span> on fourth and goal with just over two minutes left in the half to put Detroit up by 11.</p>
<p>The Lions's running game has been impressive, gaining 115 yards in the first half on 18 carries. Williams has eight rushes for 69 yards, with <span>Kevin Smith</span> carrying the ball five times for 28 yards.</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2012/8/10/3234824/browns-vs-lions-score-detroit-takes-14-3-lead-into-halftimeT.J. Doyle