The Knee Jerks: Eno and Big Al - Red hot Tigers, Red Wings playoffs

The Knee Jerks, Eno and Big Al, return with a Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings-centric episode.

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The Tigers started their season red hot, winning their first 5 games and outscoring the opposition 39-11.
The pitching staff tied an MLB record by starting the season by not allowing an earned run over their first 32 innings.
The everyday lineup has hit the cover off the ball and appears to be vastly improved defensively.
The bullpen remains a question mark, struggling despite entering games in what have been low leverage sitations.
The Red Wings' streak of playoff appearances reaches 24 consecutive seasons, will play Steve Yzerman's Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round.
Since Jimmy Devellano joined the Red Wings organization in 1982, the team has missed the playoofs just twice.
Who will be the playoff goalie and does it really make a difference considering the recent struggles of  Jimmy Howard and Petr Mrazek?
Will there be enough Wings scoring depth to offset the Lightning's top ranked offense?
The NHL is a luague of true parity.
The Toronto Maple Leafs blow up their front office and coaching staff, expect to make a play for Mike Babcock.
Detroit Lions safety James Ihedigbo threatens to holdout.
Thoughts on the Michigan St. Spartans run to the Final Four.

All that plus the Jerk of the Week!

Long-time Detroit sports bloggers and podcasters, Greg Eno (aka the man who knows a lot of things about a lot of things), and Big Al Beaton are The Knee Jerks! Eno and Big Al's podcast archive can be found the Sports Geeks Radio Network.