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Episode 202: Ah, What COULD Have Been for Chuck Long!

He had everything going for him.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page.
- One of the greatest QB’s in Big Ten history, CHUCK LONG, never lived up to that potential in Detroit. Chuck tells all!
- The Lions hire Chris Spielman, not to run the show, but only to assist in the hiring of a GM and coach. Bob: WTF?!
- If only ALL the Lions had the guts of center Frank Ragnow — playing an entire contest with a FRACTURED THROAT!
- The MNF matchup between the Browns and Ravens was a great game — but a COSTLY one for Denny and others.
- Jim Harbaugh says he’s IN. And what LOOKS like a good recruiting class just may keep him “in” — for a while.
- MSU’s Mel Tucker landed a couple quarterbacks on signing day, though the one he needs MIGHT already be in the fold.
- Congress continues to meddle in big-time college sports. Is this a good thing? Denny, Eli — and CHUCK debate.
- Miggy says he wants to play first base again. AJ Hinch: “Okay.” Denny: “Ridiculous!”
- In this P.C.-mad world MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred makes a controversial decision. Was it fair?
- Will MLB and the other pro sports REQUIRE all players take a COVID vaccine in order to play?
- Those stories, PLUS Bob rips the bogus Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, YOUR mailbag and MORE — right here.
Episode 191: DOWN from “Mt. Rushmore” and ONTO Our Show!

Congratulations on a career well lived.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, Bob Page AND Fred Heumann!
- The greatest hockey announcer EVER? Many say that about the personable MIKE “DOC” EMERICK, our guest today!
- But who’s interviewin’ whom? Michigan resident Doc has plenty of questions for Denny about the ’68 Tigers.
- Eli’s U-M sources report that it’s all over for Jim Harbaugh. The proverbial “mutual decision” to come at year’s end.
- After the humiliation at Iowa, Bob asks why, among hundreds of coaches, MSU was so bent on hiring Mel Tucker.
- State won’t get any help this week against Indiana — at least not from Eli, who’s jumpin’ on the Hoosier bandwagon!
- How much will new manager A.J. Hinch mean to the Tigers — and what about his coaching hires of the weekend?
- The Lions go belly-up again. Let the LATEST five-year rebuilding program begin! But with (gulp!) Sheila Hamp Ford guiding it?
- The Masters in NOVEMBER? It starts this week! Eli and Denny guarantee the biggest current name in golf will NOT win.
- And a Red Wings favorite says a classy good-bye with a thank-you note to Detroit and his home state.
- Those stories, Eli has his “This Day in Sports History,” Bob has YOUR mailbag and much more right here!
Episode 188: Todd Stottlemyre Might Just Change YOUR Life!

Become the observer of the way you’re thinking.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain and Bob Page!
- What stories TODD STOTTLEMYRE has about his famous dad, baseball, personal tragedy and life lessons he’s learned!
- Was Kevin Cash’s BONEHEAD move the most outrageous thing YOU’VE seen in baseball? Sounds like it was for the boys.
- And what about the Dodgers’ COVID-positive Justin Turner? Was HE guilty of a different kind of “bonehead” move?
- MLB owners crying poverty over the billions they lost this year but Eli & Denny say not to worry, there WILL be a 2021 season.
- It’s Michigan-Michigan State week! Uh, BFD with the Spartans seemingly on the march to the gallows.
- Our producer FURIOUS with BOB for “insulting” all those Walmart Wol — er — M fans who didn’t actually GO to Michigan.
- The Colts are coming! Excitement building! A playoff berth possible for the Lions? Uh, you KNOW what usually happens next.
- Yes, his Lions have been a JOKE, but that doesn’t mean Bill Ford wasn’t a good man. Eli and Bob tell “A Tale of Two Owners.”
- MORE controversy for the NBA? To start play on Christmas or not? LeBron and Adam Silver may have a BIG difference.
- Those stories, Eli has his “This Day in Sports History,” Bob has YOUR Mailbag and much more right here!
Episode 177: “Matt Patricia Looks Done Already”

Fans don’t even know what to say anymore.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Fred Heumann!
- Bob Page had some technical difficulties this morning, so he’s taking the day off.
- The Detroit Lions have dropped their 11th straight game.
- Eli rolls through every Lions coach since the 1970’s. How many more losses until Matt Patricia is FINALLY fired? Peter King says is look DONE.
- The NFL ratings are way down and despite the reasons we laid out last week, Eli believes that the games have lost legitimacy.
- Some MAJOR injuries in Week 2 include Saquon Barkley, Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Drew Lock and others.
- Fred Heumann joins us mid-show to rip the Lions a little bit more.
- The guys show some
- Ron Gardenhire has stepped down as manager of the Tigers. Who will be the next coach? The boys argue that the team won’t go anywhere until Miguel Cabrera is gone.
- Justin Verlander may be finished as he is to undergo Tommy John surgery. Denny sees some light at the end of the tunnel.
- ANOTHER sports guy is in trouble for criticizing ESPN’s Maria Taylor. This time, because she left Anthony Davis off the 1st, 2nd and 3rd All-NBA Teams.
- Bryson DeChambeau destroyed the competition at the U.S. Open. We debate his unconventional play.
- Eli with “This Day in Sports History,” the mailbag gets praise… on the mailbag, and much more right here!
Episode 175: “Gee, Bill. How Come YOUR WS Ring Looks Different?”

My finger is still green!
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Bob Page!
- MLB’s version of Dickie V — WITHOUT the mic? THAT’S the equally “enthusiastic” BILL SCHERRER of the ’84 Tigers, our guest on the show!
- Scherrer’s Chisox have destroyed any post-season hopes Detroit had. To make it worse, Denny continues to rip virtually everything about the Tigers!
- By the way, Monday is the anniversary of Denny’s 30th victory of the 1968 season. Mr. McLain remembers — as WE remember too.
- And that’s the only good news we have about the Detroit Tigers, tho one FAN thinks some COULD be on the way soon!
- Is it September? Check. NFL season underway. Check. Is it Monday? Check. Then it must be time for the LATEST “Bob Page’s Lions Lament!”
- Brady bombs. Belichick blazes on — NOW with Cam Newton — in the same amazing way as ever: with OR without ANY player he’s had.
- A bigger story: Are all the BLM demonstrations and comments going to ruin PRO FOOTBALL as SOME feel they’ve ruined the NBA?
- Bob is not the only one now DEMANDING to know why the wusses at The Big (14) Ten won’t allow football when almost everyone else IS!
- How can this be? One “U.S. Open” ends. The other “U.S. Open” now BEGINS?! Just part of our Wacky World.
- Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment — and we’ve got much more right here!
Episode 171: “I BLEED Green and White!”

Lorenzo White…the former Spartan great.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Bob Page!
- Bo Jackson stole HIS Heisman! And so did Tim Brown! Ex-MSU superstar running back LORENZO WHITE is our guest!
- Eli starts the show by admitting he’s depressed these days with the world SO messed up. Bob: Join the club.
- The Tigers have found life again! They’re challenging for the playoffs. Denny is NOT impressed. Ditto with Casey Mize.
- Is there life still left in the old man? Miggy smacks his 2,000th career hit as a Tiger and is having FUN again!
- COVID-19 on the wane? The NBA now says it’s going to open its bubble to friends and family of the players.
- Dustin Johnson really impresses Denny and Eli despite falling in a playoff Sunday to a miraculous putt.
- One of the legends of college basketball has died. Bob’s not the only guy who had issues with John Thompson.
- Excuse me, WHAT was that amazing pitching line on Denny McLain again?! Even HE can’t believe it.
- Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment — and much more right here!
Episode 170: Oh, NO! The Grim Reaper COMETH!

Who was that man gone mad?!
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Bob Page!
- A “reluctant warrior?” You’d never have known it from watching STU GRIMSON fight! “The Grim Reaper” is our guest!
- Rioting across the country, violence, looting and SO many sports events canceled over a police shooting of a black man.
- Famous black sportswriter Jason Whitlock has had enough, though. He calls LeBron a “bigot;” claims he’s promoting racism!
- How to protest racial injustice, make a strong point — but do it in a much better way? Bob says check out the NHL.
- Casey Mize — so FAR? Meh. Denny has some advice for the Tigers’ rookie: you’ve got a fastball, kid. USE IT!
- In this bastardized MLB season the ALL-STAR BREAK is now upon us! Well, at least its the mid-way point of the schedule.
- Ex-MLB pitcher Lary Sorensen out of the University of Michigan tells Bob he too was “examined” by Dr. Robert Anderson.
- So ya thought a TEN-PART series on Jordan was waaayy too long? Denny’s got a role in a new 20-part series on Mantle!
- Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag segment and much more right here!
Episode 168: Tom Izzo: Coach of the PISTONS?!

I think he regrets not taking that job.
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Bob Page!
- Eli’s on vacation so veteran sportscaster FRED HEUMANN joins us with some big opinions and stories!
- Casey Mize makes his LONG-awaited MLB debut! MOST of us thought he did well. NOT Denny!
- Al Avila says on a Friday that Mize and the other kids are NOT ready. By MONDAY they ARE?! Bob thinks he knows why.
- Thom Brennaman commits the ultimate TV/radio sin: not so much WHAT he said, it’s the cardinal rule he FORGOT!
- Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a grand slam on a 3-0 count with his team up by SEVEN in the 8th inning — and the feces hits the fan!
- The NFL is now considering a postseason “bubble” which has worked for the NBA and NHL.
- Most of COLLEGE football is not going to play at all. Players, parents and one prominent medical expert are VERY unhappy.
- A potentially GREAT Michigan O-lineman has already seen enough. HE’S heading to the pros!
- One of the legal world’s greatest truisms: how much “justice” can you afford? In Robert Kraft’s case, a LOT!
- Those stories, “This Day in Sports” — just for Denny McLain, YOUR mailbag and much more right here.
Episode 166: DICKIE V is BACK, Baybee: a TRUE “PTP-ah!”

Big fella, give us some hope!
It’s the latest No Filter Sports Podcast with Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, and Bob Page!
- DICK VITALE joins the boys again for A LOTTA laughs and memories. The REASON he’s back couldn’t be more serious.
- As expected, The Big Ten (14!) has canceled its upcoming football season. Perhaps UNexpected? HUGE pushback!
- U-M football star, NFL Pro Bowler, Hollywood actor! Now the amazing life of Dwight Hicks takes a different turn.
- The Tigers are in playoff contention, or at least WERE before a spate of injuries. Is it time NOW to call up the kids?
- Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer has a strange match-up in the White Sox’ lineup. Think Denny versus Bill Freehan!
- Astros hitting coach Alex Cintrón suspended twenty games(!) for his role in a big brawl. What did he say that was so BAD?
- A SIX-HOUR NHL playoff game with a goalie making HOW MANY saves?! Tampa eventually beat Columbus.
- But the NY Rangers had a much bigger win: the Alexis Lafrenière sweepstakes. OUTRAGE in hockey circles follows!
- Eli has “This Day in Sports History,” Bob’s got YOUR mailbag — and we’ve got much more right here!