Garage Takes

Teddy Bridgewater made his debut in the last preseason game against the Jaguars. Were you concerned at all with how he and the reserves looked? U of M self imposes a 3 game suspension of Jim Harbaugh in the upcoming 2023-24 season. Are you exhausted of this yet and is Michigan's handling of this bothersome to you? Lastly, we make our predictions for all of the Power 5 conference winners this year...

It was reported this week that Jim Harbaugh will no longer be forced to serve his 4 game suspension for the 2023-24 season. Will he ever cooperate with the NCAA or will he end up driving them absolutely insane? Michigan's win total is set at 10.5 this year in Vegas. Outside of Penn State and Ohio State, are there any other games that concern you? If Michigan does not win the national championship...

How high should the realistic ceiling be for the Detroit Lions? If you are high on them like Dave, let us know why in the comments. If you are high on them but in the "let's just wait and see" crowd like Brant, let us know! Michigan football is a clear contender for back to back Big Ten Championships this year and that is not debatable BUT, is that good enough? Is it national championship or bust...

After a questionable first night of the draft, most people seem to love what Brad Holmes and the Lions came away with as a whole draft class. We each give our overall grades and rationale. We also talk about our favorite pick that Brad Holmes made. This is it for Garage Takes and Season 2! We will be back in July for football season. We hope everybody has a great summer and we greatly appreciate y...

We take a deep dive into the NFL Draft and talk what the Detroit Lions could do and what we hope they might do. Who could they take at #6 and #18? Do they trade up/down and does it make sense? What are your dream and nightmare scenarios for the Lions in this draft?

5 star QB Jadyn Davis commits to Michigan. What does his commitment do for the 2024 class moving forward? Michigan hosted its annual spring football game recently. What were some takeaways? Who was worth talking about and who surprised you? We also discuss some changes around the Big Ten, which include Luke Fickell, a new Ohio State QB battle, Cade McNamara in Iowa, and more.

The Lions miss out on Jalen Ramsey as he gets traded to the Dolphins for a bag of pennies. Are you disappointed or content to see the Lions miss out on this asking price? NFL free agency kicks off this week and we hope Brad Holmes is busy. March Madness is officially underway as the brackets were released this evening. Brant gives a breakdown of each region, each top seed, teams to watch, and team...

Michigan basketball strings together their third win in a row by beating Wisconsin at home. Will they make the NCAA tournament this year? The Red Wings are surging for a playoff appearance and are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. The city is rallying behind the team and we NEED this! Let's talk Lions and the upcoming free agency moves we are most interested in, which includes potenti...

We take a look at some of the interesting Super Bowl prop bets. Chiefs and Eagles...who are you picking and who are you pulling for? The Pistons trade for James Wiseman and ship Saddiq Bey to Atlanta in a 4 team trade (trade is pending right now due to GP2 not passing his physical). The Pistons are hard to watch right now. Is Troy Weaver on the hot seat heading into next season? What if the Lions...

Michigan replaces Matt Weiss with Kirk Campbell. Is this who you wanted? Does it have an impact on the recruitment of Jadyn Davis? Joe Burrow gets it done against Josh Allen, but can he go 4-0 against Patrick Mahomes this weekend in Arrowhead Stadium? Can Brock Purdy and the Niners keep this insane win streak alive and upset the Eagles in Philly? The Cowboys let us down once again. Are you over th...

We take a look at the spreads and preview each of the upcoming divisional round playoff games in the NFL. Who will advance and why? We are joined by a special guest for this episode. Welcome to Garage Takes, Gage!

Has Jim Harbaugh worn out his welcome with you yet, Michigan fans? Do you want him back at this point or are you ready to move on? We want to know where you're heads are at. The Lions stick it to the Packers in Week 18 with nothing to play for except to spoil Aaron Rodgers' playoff bid. The energy in Detroit is through the roof for this team. How confident are you in the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbe...

A huge let down for Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl as they fall short against TCU. How are we feeling about the season as a whole now that it's over? Jim Harbaugh back in the news for all the wrong reasons. Georgia vs. TCU. Our attention shifts fully to the NFL this weekend as the Lions travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers for Sunday Night Football. Will they make the playoffs? If not, can they...

New Year's weekend has finally arrived! Does Michigan have what it takes to stop Max Duggan and TCU? Could Ohio State possibly upset Georgia? The Lions fall flat on their face last weekend against the Panthers, but they're still in the playoff hunt. Let's predict how these last two weeks will unfold for Detroit.

Are the Lions the hottest team in the NFC right now? Where do they rank amongst the teams playing best right now in the NFL? We discuss our confidence levels in the Lions making the playoffs and possibly even winning a playoff game this year. Should Dan Campbell be the Coach of the Year? We kept the receipts! We revisit our takes from back in October to see how they've aged as we head into the end...

Michigan cruises to back to back Big Ten Championships with a win over Purdue! They hold firm with the #2 ranking in the CFP and will take on the TCU Horned Frogs on New Years Eve. Is this the best time in our lifetimes to be a Michigan fan after almost two decades of misery? Dan Campbell has the Lions playing tough as nails these days after they completely destroy the Jaguars this past weekend. W...

Dave pens an open letter apology directly to Jim Harbaugh. Michigan obliterates Ohio State in the 2nd half in Columbus to win by 22 points for the first time in 22 years in The Shoe. Can Michigan win a National Championship this year? What are they saying nationally about this team after the outcome of The Game? Go Blue!

Michigan avoids a scare from Illinois at home this past weekend. What did we learn about this team, especially considering the injuries to Blake Corum and all of the other starters? We examine the keys to victory for Michigan to beat Ohio State on Saturday. Buy or Sell? Let's take a look at some specifics in this game and discuss our takes. The Lions are on a 3 game winning streak and Jameson Will...

Let's take a look at some different CFP scenarios this week. Are there any scenarios where a 1 loss Michigan or Ohio State team both make the playoff this year? Who would get the nod if teams like USC, TCU, and Clemson finish the season with only 1 loss? What about a 2 loss LSU team if they run the table and beat Georgia in the SEC championship? The Detroit Lions get a gutsy win in Chicago this pa...

Michigan comes in ranked at #3 in the CFP rankings this week behind Ohio State. OSU struggled heavily against the worst team in the Big Ten last weekend. Michigan had a terrible first half against Rutgers before blowing the top off in the second half. Does the committee have it right so far? The Lions get a much needed win over the crumbling Aaron Rodgers led Packers last weekend. What do you need...

DRB Fiber sponsors our NFL jersey giveaway and we finally announce a winner so be sure to tune in! An ugly scene unfolds after the game in the tunnel, but Michigan gets a convincing 29-7 win over Michigan State. If you're a Michigan fan, are you happy with how they won this game or did it leave a lot to be desired? Jim Harbaugh and Michigan move to 8-0 on the season as they travel for a night game...

Need we say more? Michigan hosts in-state rival Michigan State this Saturday for a 7:30 pm kickoff in the Big House. Can Jim Harbaugh finally get a win against Mel Tucker's Spartans? We take a look at the rivalry as a whole on our episode this week and why this game means so much to us folks living here in Michigan. Don't forget to enter the free NFL jersey giveaway sponsored by DRB Fiber! All you...

Michigan curb stomps Penn State 41-17 this past weekend to remain unbeaten. As they had into their Bye week before hosting Michigan State, should we now be considering them legitimate national championship contenders this year? If the Lions lose to the Cowboys this weekend, is it time to start rooting for the tank yet again? Brant also tests Dave's NBA knowledge prior to previewing the Pistons upc...

Michigan remains undefeated and will host an undefeated Penn State team in the Big House this Saturday at noon. The Lions season feels like it's basically over and it is only October 13th. Is Dan Campbell now on the hot seat? We also have a little fun with a "Keep the Receipt" segment giving our opinions on various teams/players/coaches around the NFL and college football. Make sure you tune in to...

Michigan State is in real trouble and so is Mel Tucker. Changes to need to happen sooner rather than later as their schedule does not get any easier this month. Michigan gets a convincing win in their first road game of the year against Iowa. What did you like/dislike from the Wolverines and what do we want to see in Bloomington this weekend and beyond? The Lions score 45 points and still manage t...