Costa and Jansen with Heather

4/2/26 - Do the Tigers' early-season offensive woes concern you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

02 Apr 2026

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4/2/26 - Do the Tigers' early-season offensive woes concern you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

9:00 HOUR: The worst person in the world just made a good point, Heather gives us the news

02 Apr 2026

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9:00 HOUR: The worst person in the world just made a good point, Heather gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: Heather and Jon find Jim's cat photos, The Tigers have lost four straight

02 Apr 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Heather and Jon find Jim's cat photos, The Tigers have lost four straight

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

02 Apr 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: Are the Tigers offensive woes concerning you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?

02 Apr 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Are the Tigers offensive woes concerning you? Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?

Dear Jon: Time to move on?

02 Apr 2026

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Jon gives advice on issues involving old wedding photos, murder in a new home, and wife spending money

Do the Tigers' early-season offensive woes concern you?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers have lost four in a row, including getting shut out twice

Do MSU fans wish Tom Izzo would have taken this offer?

02 Apr 2026

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Izzo told Dan Patrick Show that Suns owner Matt Ishbia offered him the head coaching job in Phoenix last offseason

Have you embraced the NIL and transfer portal in college sports?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Day said college coaches need to embrace it or they'll go the way of the dinosaurs

Heather and Jon find Jim's professionally done cat photos

02 Apr 2026

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Jim doesn't have wedding photos hung up in his house, but he does have something else

Matt from St. Clair Shores pulls off the Two Grand Slam

02 Apr 2026

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Matt wins $2,000!

4/1/26 - Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice, Did the Lions handle Ragnow's retirement wrong? Has Tiger Woods ruined is legacy? Who do you want the Pistons to face to start the playoffs?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

4/1/26 - Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice, Did the Lions handle Ragnow's retirement wrong? Has Tiger Woods ruined is legacy? Who do you want...

9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Who do you want to see the Pistons play in the first round of the playoffs?

01 Apr 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Heather gives us the news, Who do you want to see the Pistons play in the first round of the playoffs?

8:00 HOUR: Reaction to another Red Wings March flatline, Has Tigers Woods ruined his legacy?

01 Apr 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Reaction to another Red Wings March flatline, Has Tigers Woods ruined his legacy?

7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions handle Frank Ragnow's retirement the wrong way? Costa is at his wit's end with the Red Wings

01 Apr 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions handle Frank Ragnow's retirement the wrong way? Costa is at his wit's end with the Red Wings

6:00 HOUR: Jansen blows it, Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice

01 Apr 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Jansen blows it, Costa wants Hockeytown off of center ice

Has Tiger Woods ruined his legacy?

01 Apr 2026

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Tiger Woods was charged with a DUI after a rollover crash this weekend

Jansen blows it

01 Apr 2026

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The Tigers bullpen wasted a good start from Casey Mize in a 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks

Costa: Take Hockeytown off the center ice logo

01 Apr 2026

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Jim Costa is at his wit's end following the Red Wings' 5-1 loss to the Penguins

Who do you want the Pistons to face in the first round of the playoffs?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons' magic number to clinch the 1-seed in the East is down to 2

Did the Lions handle the Ragnow situation wrong? Pt 2

01 Apr 2026

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We continue our discussion about the Lions recouping signing bonus money from Frank Ragnow

Did the Lions handle the Ragnow situation wrong? Pt 1

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people in NFL media had an opinion on the Lions recouping signing money from the retired Frank Ragnow

3/31/26 - Should we readjust our expectations for JV? Are the Lions priorities wrong? Two Grand Slam, Best sports innovations

31 Mar 2026

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3/31/26 - Should we readjust our expectations for JV? Are the Lions priorities wrong? Two Grand Slam, Best sports innovations

9:00 HOUR: Should the Lions be recouping some of Frank Ragnow's signing bonus? Heather's gives us the news

31 Mar 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Should the Lions be recouping some of Frank Ragnow's signing bonus? Heather's gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: How do you regulate screen time? The best innovations in sports

31 Mar 2026

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8:00 HOUR: How do you regulate screen time? The best innovations in sports

7:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell responds to Taylor Decker, Two Grand Slam

31 Mar 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell responds to Taylor Decker, Two Grand Slam

6:00 HOUR: Do we need to readjust our expectations for JV? Some Pistons disrespect

31 Mar 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Do we need to readjust our expectations for JV? Some Pistons disrespect

Do we need to tamp down on our expectations for Justin Verlander this year? Pt 2

31 Mar 2026

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We continue our discussion after JV's poor outing

Do we need to tamp down on our expectations for Justin Verlander this year? Pt 1

31 Mar 2026

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JV got shelled in his re-debut with the Tigers

Does it bother you the Lions were "never in the game" when it comes to Crosby or Hendrickson? Pt 2

31 Mar 2026

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We continue our discussion after Rod Wood's comments to the Free Press

Does it bother you the Lions were "never in the game" when it comes to Crosby or Hendrickson? Pt 1

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rod Wood told Dave Birkett of the Free Press the organization doesn't want to overcommit now in lieu of re-signing their own players

How do you regulate screen-time?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A woman was awarded $6-million in a lawsuit against Facebook and Meta

Should the Lions recoup signing bonus money from Frank Ragnow?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Retiring President Rod Wood explained the Lions position with beat writer Dave Birkett

The best innovations in sports

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ABS system has overturned plenty of calls at home plate, including six in one game

Can Walton from Rochester Hills pull off the Two Grand Slam?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do as well as Walton in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: Michigan’s Final Four Bound & We’re Breaking It All Down

30 Mar 2026

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The Ticket team breaks down a massive Elite Eight weekend, from Michigan State’s heartbreaking exit to Michigan’s statement victory. Plus, we look...

3/30/26 - Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan hoops team? Tigers takeaways, The Red Wings no-show again, Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty?

30 Mar 2026

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3/30/26 - Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan hoops team? Tigers takeaways, The Red Wings no-show again, Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dir...

9:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker questionable (feelings), Heather delivers the news

30 Mar 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Taylor Decker questionable (feelings), Heather delivers the news

8:00 HOUR: Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo back? Tigers takeaways

30 Mar 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo back? Tigers takeaways

7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty? Michigan is headed to the Final Four

30 Mar 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty? Michigan is headed to the Final Four

6:00 HOUR: Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan team? The Red Wings no-show again

30 Mar 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Are you emotionally invested in this Michigan team? The Red Wings no-show again

Are you as attached to this Michigan hoops team?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Wolverines ripped through the Midwest Region on their way to the Final Four

Did the Lions do Taylor Decker dirty?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Decker opened up to Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network

Do MSU fans want Tom Izzo to return next season?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary Spartans coach said he isn't going anywhere after being bounced in the NCAA Tournament

The Red Wings no-show again

30 Mar 2026

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A day after beating the East-leading Sabres, the Wings fell at home to the Flyers 5-3

Tigers takeaways

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers took two of three in their opening series against the Padres

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: McGonigle's Debut, Season Predictions And Best Ballpark Food

28 Mar 2026

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The Detroit Tigers season in underway and started with a bang. Kevin McGonigle has a historical debut against the Padres, the guys make season predict...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Importance Of Drafting An OL In 1st Round, Are The Lions Done In FA?, & More!

28 Mar 2026

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This week's Best Of Lions begins with Costa & Jansen's conversation about whether the Lions NEED to take a tackle in the first round of the draft. The...

3/27/26 - A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the other to advance? Cookie Jar, Confrontational Collin is at it again

27 Mar 2026

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3/27/26 - A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the other to advance? Cookie Jar, Confrontational Collin is at it agai...

9:00 HOUR: Two nits to pick from the Tigers win, Heather gives us the news

27 Mar 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Two nits to pick from the Tigers win, Heather gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the ultimate grudge match? Confrontational Collin is at it again

27 Mar 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for the ultimate grudge match? Confrontational Collin is at it again

7:00 HOUR: Is Skubal's pitch count going to be an ongoing issue with fans? Cookie Jar

27 Mar 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Is Skubal's pitch count going to be an ongoing issue with fans? Cookie Jar

6:00 HOUR: A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: A dream start for the Tigers, Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?

A dream start for the Tigers

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers scored four runs in the 1st inning and Kevin McGonigle had four hits in Detroit's Opening Day win over the Padres

Are Michigan and MSU fans rooting for their rivals to advance?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michigan and MSU both face Sweet 16 games tonight

Are we going to harp on this all season?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tarik Skubal was pulled after 74 pitches and Riley Greene struck out twice in the Tigers' 8-2 win on Opening Day

Confrontational Collin is at it again

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heather's husband berated a solicitor that came to their home

Cookie Jar: National Joe Day

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss sports nicknames, your favorite place to eat (with a catch), National Joe Day, and more!

3/26/26 - Tigers expectations for 2026, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Jon's Comerica Park food review

26 Mar 2026

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3/26/26 - Tigers expectations for 2026, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Jon's Comerica Park food review

9:00 HOUR: Who's your Tiger for 2026? Heather gives us the news

26 Mar 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Who's your Tiger for 2026? Heather gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts, Jon's Comerica Park food review

26 Mar 2026

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8:00 HOUR: The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts, Jon's Comerica Park food review

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

26 Mar 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: Jon looks ready to take the mound, Tigers expectations for 2026

26 Mar 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Jon looks ready to take the mound, Tigers expectations for 2026

Dear Jon: Paying for the wedding

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon gives advice on situations involving hiring family, a stepdaughter's wedding, and pen pals

Jon's Comerica Park food review

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Comerica Park is introducing ten new food items this season

Jon's ready to take the mound today

26 Mar 2026

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With the Tigers season beginning today, Jon is wearing his custom 77 Jansen Tigers jersey

Meet the Smoothie King

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN's Ben Solak ranked the Lions as the 3rd most improved roster after the initial wave of free agency

The most anticipated Detroit sports debuts

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin McGonigle will skip AAA Toledo and be with the Tigers on Opening Day

Tigers season expectiations

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How far do you think the Tigers will go in 2026?

Mike from Royal Oak tries the Two Grand Slam

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Mike in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Who's your Tiger for 2026?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers begin their 2026 season today in San Diego

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Baseball is back!

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Ticket is your ultimate guide to the Detroit Tigers season. In this episode, the team shares their official predictions, reacts to Kevin McGonigle...

3/24/26 - Can the Pistons win a 1st round series without Cade? Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction, Do you believe in the Red Wings?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

3/24/26 - Can the Pistons win a 1st round series without Cade? Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction, Do you believe in the Red Wings?

9:00 HOUR: Do you believe in the Red Wings? Heather gives us the news

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Do you believe in the Red Wings? Heather gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: The draft scenario that worries Jon, How are you adjusting to gas prices?

24 Mar 2026

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8:00 HOUR: The draft scenario that worries Jon, How are you adjusting to gas prices

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction

24 Mar 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Tigers Fact or Fiction

6:00 HOUR: Can the Pistons win a playoff series without Cade? Duke hates Duke

24 Mar 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Can the Pistons win a playoff series without Cade? Heather leads Stoney's bracket pool

A Lions scenario that scares Jon

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could the Lions trade out of the 1st round of the draft entirely?

Can the Pistons win a 1st round series without Cade Cunningham?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With last night's 113-110 win over the Lakers, the Pistons have won three in a row since Cunningham's injury

Do the Lions HAVE to draft an offensive tackle in the 1st round?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Draft is less than a month away

Do you believe in the Red Wings?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Wings face a critical game tonight against Ottawa

First place in Stoney's NCAA pool is... Heather?

24 Mar 2026

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Heather finds herself on top of the leaderboard going into the Sweet 16

How are you adjusting to higher gas prices?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon was hit with some sticker shock this morning

Tigers Fact or Fiction

24 Mar 2026

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Jim and Jon have 10 predictions before the Tigers season begins on Thursday

Jeff from Farmington Hills tries the Two Grand Slam

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Jeff in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: How Dangerous Are Michigan & Michigan State?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Survive and advance. The Ticket recaps a wild opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament and shifts the focus to the state of Michigan. We’re analyzing ...

3/23/26 - Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency? How do you avoid paying big for parking? The Big Ten vs. The Field

23 Mar 2026

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3/23/26 - Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency? How do you avoid paying big for parking? The Big Ten vs. The Field

9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Who killed Cinderella?

23 Mar 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Who killed Cinderella?

8:00 HOUR: The Big Ten vs. The Field , Are the Lions really done with free agency?

23 Mar 2026

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8:00 HOUR: The Big Ten vs. The Field , Are the Lions really done with free agency?

7:00 HOUR: The Red Wings are currently out of the playoffs, How do you avoid paying big for parking?

23 Mar 2026

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7:00 HOUR: The Red Wings are currently out of the playoffs, How do you avoid paying big for parking?

6:00 HOUR: Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency?

23 Mar 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Is Cinderella dead? Did Brad Holmes fail free agency?

The Big Ten vs. the Field

23 Mar 2026

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The Big Ten has six teams advance to this year's Sweet 16

How do you avoid paying through the nose for parking?

23 Mar 2026

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We continue our discussion after Heather paid $100 to park downtown this weekend

Did Heather get gouged for parking?

23 Mar 2026

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Heather paid $100 to park downtown for Monster Jam

Did the Lions fail free agency? Pt 2

23 Mar 2026

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We continue our discussion after Justin Rogers' report that the Lions are done with the "heavy lifting" in free agency

Did the Lions fail in free agency? Pt 1

23 Mar 2026

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Lions beat writer Justin Rogers reports that the organization is done with all of the "heavy lifting" in acquiring free agents

Who killed Cinderella?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Sweet 16 is filled with a bevy of power conference teams

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: How Lions Will Address O-Line In Draft + Is Brad Holmes Thrift Shopping? + More!

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa & Jansen begin this week's Best Of The Lions with their thoughts on how the Lions need to approach addressing their O-Line issues in this year's...

Full Show: What does life without Cade look like for the Pistons?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim and Jon are back with Red Wings, Pistons, Michigan and Michigan State all notching wins on Thursday. But the feel-good Friday is hampered somewhat...

Hour 1: Wings, Pistons, Michigan & Spartans take care of business

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot to cover on Day 2 of the NCAA Tournament. Jim and Jon begin things by celebrating a nice win for the Red Wings over Montreal. The Piston...