The Valenti Show

Mike reacted to Elliotte Friedman's latest Red Wings reports, including that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play for Detroit again and that Shawn Horcoff has turned down Minnesota's offer of multiple first-round picks + more for Dylan Larkin. After taking your calls on the topic, Mike and David wrapped the hour by asking Paul Serra has tried these Detroit-staple foods.

Valenti opened the second hour by making the case for why Kyle Whittingham is trying to get fired. Then, the guys asked how far Michigan football has fallen while continuing to take your calls on the latest Red Wings news.

With Rico off today, Paul Serra filled in with this week's NFL power rankings to begin the third hour. Then, Mike read more of your texts and took more of your calls on Kyle Whittingham and the Red Wings before reacting to Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz's comments questioning the need for conferences in college football. Valenti wrapped the hour with one more call on the Larkin and Edvinsson situations.

Valenti briefly reacted to reports that the Tigers had shopped Riley Greene, then wondered what it will take for the Red Wings to finally figure things out after Elliotte Friedman's latest reports. He wrapped the hour by taking your final calls on both the Wings and Kyle Whittingham before being joined by

Mike seeks the thoughts of the people for the final time today.

Valenti opens the final hour wondering how much worse things need to get for the Red Wings for the situation to get better.

Mike reacts to some comments from Missouri football head coach Eli Drinkwitz that question the need for conferences now that the CFP will be 24 teams.

Paul fills in for Rico here with this week's NFL power rankings.

Has Michigan completely ruined its reputation?

Mike is convinced that Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham is trying to get fired so he can collect the buyout $.

Mike and David ask whether Paul Serra has tried these Detroit-staple foods.

Valenti hears from a couple of Red Wings fans about Elliotte Friedman's recent Red Wings report.

The guys continue to discuss/react to the news that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play for the Red Wings again.

Mike continues to be in disbelief when it comes to the Detroit Red Wings.

Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with their thoughts on Michigan State men's basketball's win over #2 Duke last night. They quickly shifted their sights to yesterday's quiet trade deadline for the Lions and whether their thoughts have changed now that they were 24 hours removed. The guys stuck with this topic for the rest of the show, briefly pausing for Mike to lay into Dianna Russini about her return to sports media.

Mike and Rico were feeling giddy to open today's show after last night's impressive win for Michigan State men's basketball over Duke. They asked if this is sustainable long-term before bringing David and Paul in to discuss whether certain NFL teams are better or worse than their records suggest. Valenti rounded out the hour by providing an encouraging Patriots-related stat going into the Germany game this weekend.

Mike and Rico fully dove into their reactions to the Lions doing nothing at the trade deadline at the top of the second hour. They discussed whether the last 24 hours have changed their opinion and whether they're comfortable just accepting the fact that Sheila Ford-Hamp and Brad Holmes won't ever make the big moves necessary to win it all.

The guys did part 2 of NFL "Better or Worse?" before comparing and contrasting Brad Holmes' passive strategy with the other Detroit sports GMs. Then, Valenti wrapped the hour with a hilarious summary of what happened in Dianna Russini's return to sports media today.

Valenti and Rico wrapped up today's show by continuing their discussion of why the Lions decided to stand pat at the trade deadline. Then, Riger & Brendan Schabath joined them for cross-talk.

Mike and Rico hear from a couple more Lions fans before the end of the show.

If Brad Holmes wants to win a Super Bowl, then does he actually think the Lions are good enough as-is to win it all?

Valenti reacts in hilarious fashion to Dianna Russini's return to sports media.

The topic of the day/week gets the guys talking about one of their ongoing topics that encompasses each Detroit sports team's GM.

The guys cover a few more teams in part 2 of "Better or Worse?"

Mike and Rico hear from some of the people in the aftermath of the Lions' silent trade deadline.

Are the Lions always going to be the team that is afraid to make a big move?

Mike and Rico have not changed their tune a day after the Lions essentially did nothing at the trade deadline.

Mike presents an encouraging piece of information for Lions receivers going into their game against the Patriots in Germany this weekend.

Are these NFL teams better or worse than their current records?

The guys continue to break down MSU basketball's big win over Duke last night.

Mike and Rico react to MSU's huge win over #2 Duke last night.

Dan Campbell joins us to talk about going 4-0 in the second quarter of the season, the benching of Christian Mahogany, and the trip out to Europe to play the Patriots

It was a trade deadline special on today's show as Mike both previewed and reacted to what eventually amounted to nothing for the Detroit Lions. He heard from plenty of equally frustrated fans throughout the day as well.

Mike spent the first hour of the show with his preview of the upcoming (at the time) NFL trade deadline. Then, the guys tackled some of CFB's biggest questions in a College Football Blitz.

Mike continued to set the scene for the looming 4:00 trade deadline. Then, Paul Serra debuted a very entertaining segment.

The show's worst fear unfortunately came true as Brad Holmes and the Lions did nothing at the deadline. Valenti reacted to this and took a bunch of calls from fans who were equally disappointed.

Mike rounded out the show by continuing to speak with David and Paul, along with some of the people, about what the Lions DIDN'T do ahead of the trade deadline before Wojo and Riger joined in cross-talk.

Valenti resets the Lions' deadline conversations at the top of the final hour.

Mike continues to hear Lions fans' reactions to Brad Holmes doing nothing of substance at the trade deadline.

Mike is very blunt about what the outlook is for the Lions going forward, and he hears from a couple of fans who echo his sentiments.

Valenti gets a quick call from Rico as he reacts in real time to the Lions not doing a single thing before the trade deadline.

Paul Serra debuts a hilarious segment.

The guys ask and answer the biggest questions in college football today.

Mike takes more of your calls ahead of the trade deadline.

Mike takes a couple of your calls and then gives his instant thoughts on the Vikings' trade for QB Kirk Cousins.

Valenti continues to try to make sense of the Lions' logic behind being reluctant to make a big trade.

Mike pleads the case of Brad Holmes finally doing the thing he has refused to do: make an all-in trade.

97.1 The Ticket presents a collection of Detroit Lions reactions following their road win over the Dolphins from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show. The guys break down whether a "professional win" masks growing concerns about the offense's sluggish rhythm, evaluate Brad Holmes trading for safety Andre Cisco, and check in with Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson on defensive dominance and his Spider-Man spotlight. That and more on Best Of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket!

Why has the defense been better?

Valenti and Rico kicked off the first show of the week with their overall takeaways from MSU's shocking upset of Michigan in The Rivalry. They broke down how this possibly could have happened from the Wolverine perspective and hypothesized what's looming in terms of a potential Kyle Whittingham firing. The guys briefly paused for a couple of "Can We Say That?" segments before they talked Lions in the final hour and whether another big move (this time by the Jaguars to get Jordan Davis) has even further convinced you that Brad Holmes needs to join the party.

The first hour of today's show consisted of the guys' thoughts on the shocking result of MSU-Michigan. They quickly honed in on Michigan and Kyle Whittingham's abysmal season and how they could have possibly lost this past Saturday, before doing part 1 of "Can We Say That?" to close out the first hour.

Valenti and Rico spent the second hour focusing on the Michigan football program and how things got so bad for Kyle Whittingham's team.

The guys did the second "Can We Say That?" segment to open the third hour. Then, they briefly shared their reactions to the Lions' trade for S Andre Cisco and took some more of your Michigan calls.

The guys reacted in real time to the Jaguars trading for Eagles DT Jordan Davis and related it to the Lions by returning again to their topic of whether Brad Holmes needs to make an all-in move.

The guys continue to debate the urgency behind Brad Holmes potentially making a big trade, and hear from caller DJ in response as well.

After the Jaguars made 2 big win-now moves today, Mike wants to know whether Brad Holmes HAS to make a similar move.

The guys quickly react to the Lions' trade for S Andre Cisco before going back to the people about Michigan/MSU.

The guys talk some NFL in part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico hear from a couple of Wolverine fans about Saturday's loss and the season as a whole.

Mike and Rico begin the second hour by continuing to crush Kyle Whittingham for this ongoing abysmal Michigan season.

Rico has some CFB/rivalry topics for part 1 of "Can We Say That?"

Valenti and Rico RIP Kyle Whittingham as they also hear from a couple of the people about MSU's upset of Michigan.

The guys are in disbelief at how bad Kyle Whittingham's team is.

Mike and Rico take a victory lap to begin today's show after MSU's big upset of Michigan football on Saturday.

The guys do "Can We Say That?" to begin this week's Best Of Valenti. Then, they react to some unique Election Day voting incentives, talk about the most must-see athletes in sports, and much more!

Has the rivalry lost some simmer? Do the Spartans have any shot? And which head coach needs the game more?

Costa & Jansen break down the latest trade deadline rumors. Then, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico react to some comments made by Calvin Johnson, and each show previews Lions-Dolphins.

Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti: Bears dominance, Lamar done in Baltimore? Picks and preview for all the games. Game of the Week has the best defense against the best offense. And, are these storylines headline worthy?

From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans start the podcast be examining an interesting matchup this weekend between the Packers and the Patriots. Then, they discuss how well J.J. McCarthy has been playing and if he keeps it up and they name the NFL coaches who are currently on the hot seat. They end the podcast with #QuestionMark.

Valenti and Rico got the final show of the week started with their most memorable moments, both good and bad, from the Michigan-MSU rivalry. They were joined by TJ Lang in his usual spot to talk the rivalry, preview Lions-Dolphins, and do "The Picks". Then, the guys wrapped up the show with a reset of their first-hour topic about Michigan-MSU.

The guys asked and answered a nostalgia-inducing question about The Rivalry to begin the show. Then, they did this week's Prop Bet Casino to round out the first hour.

Mike and Rico were joined by TJ Lang in his usual spot in the second hour. TJ chimed in on the favorite/least favorite Michigan-MSU moments conversation before answering a critical Lions question and doing "The Picks".

TJ stuck around to play "Who Said It?" Then, the guys dove into a preview of Lions-Dolphins.

Valenti and Rico returned to their first hour topic in the final one. They were joined by Riger, who chimed in on their conversation before he came back with Wojo for cross-talk.

Jeff Riger pops in before his show at 6 to give his favorite and least favorite moments from The Rivalry.

Could the Dolphins pull off the improbable?

The guys quickly discuss Lions-Dolphins and the injuries both sides are facing.

The guys + TJ do this week's "The Picks".

Mike poses a Lions-related question to TJ.

TJ Lang joins in on the Michigan/MSU conversation.

The guys give their picks for this week's Prop Bet Casino.

Mike and Rico hear from some MSU/Michigan fans about their conversation about The Rivalry.

The guys continue their ongoing discussion about Michigan-MSU.

The guys look back at their favorite moments of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry.

Valenti and Rico began today's show with their thoughts about some comments from Calvin Johnson about why the Lions aren't and haven't historically made big swings/all-in moves. They talked hockey in the second hour, specifically the latest in the ongoing Dylan Larkin/Simon Edvinsson situations and how the Red Wings can put an end to them. The guys took this topic up until the final hour, where they debated which of Pat Fitzgerald or Kyle Whittingham needs a win more on Saturday.

Mike and Rico reacted to some comments from Lions legend Calvin Johnson about his former team's reluctance to make big swings. They debated the validity of these statements, which prompted some of their own. Then, the guys predicted each of the top CFB games this weekend before reacting to what Wemby did last night.

The guys spent the third hour of the show on their reactions to the most recent Larkin/Edvinsson updates.

Rico gave his Week 8 power rankings heading into Week 9 of the NFL tonight. Then, the guys jumped right back into their conversation(s) about Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson.

Valenti and Rico ask which of Pat Fitzgerald and Kyle Whittingham needs the win more. They heard from a few of the people who sounded just as optimistic as they were for the barn burner that will take place on Saturday between Michigan and MSU.

Mike and Rico reach out to the people to see if there's anyone who is looking forward to Michigan-MSU on Saturday.

The guys do their best trying to have a serious conversation about Michigan-MSU.

Rico reveals his power rankings for this past week in the NFL.

What do Red Wings fans think of the state of the Larkin and Edvinsson situations?

Simon Edvinsson is currently training in the US, but clearly not in Detroit.

The guys discuss the latest in the somehow still ongoing public feud between Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings.

The guys had to take a segment to react to Victor Wembanyama's insane performance last night and to talk about the state of the Pistons after a close loss to the 76ers.

From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans take an closer look at what they believe is the toughest division in the NFL, hands down - The NFC North. With Stink thinking that every team in that division is headed for the playoffs, who would he put his money on to go furthest in the NFC North.

The guys give their picks for the top CFB games this weekend.

The guys wonder whether the Lions' inaction has more to do with the franchise than Brad Holmes.