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Born and raised in Grand Rapids Michigan, I grew up a fierce Detroit and Michigan State sports fan. Part of this was induced because of my environment (my family supported those teams), but I always tended to be little more geared up for a game, more elated in victory, and more devastated in defeat. And because I often rooted for losing teams (Football in particular), I was able to develop a fairly unbiased eye in evaluating them. It doesn't make you any less of a fan if you're able to admit that your team needs to work on some things, that it's not always the refs, that the other team didn't play dirty, that sport is just sport after all. This doesn't make you less passionate, only more reasonable. My life and work have taken me far away from Michigan over the years, and though I've gone to college at different schools, and resided in different geographies, I still remain fervently true to my roots. I've never gotten too excited about any other teams. Call it some crazy loyalty complex.

Daniel's Recent Articles

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers on September 26, 2009 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State Loss Over Iowa Blamed Squarely on Coaching

Published 15 days ago
1,492 reads 17 comments

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Sam Bradford #14 of the Oklahoma Sooners stands on the sidelines after suffering an injury against the Brigham Young Cougars at Cowboys Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Oklahoma's Sam Bradford Shows Us Why High Picks Should Take the Money

Published 21 days ago
722 reads 51 comments

Meow Mix: On the Road to Find Out with the Detroit Lions

Published about 1 month ago
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 27: A Lions coach holds up a play to show to players during a time out during the game between the Washington Redskins against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 27, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Redskins 19-14. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Meow Mix: Zero, One, Infinity and the Detroit Lions

Published about 1 month ago
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Opinion (53),
Detroit (31),
Ann Arbor (31),
Football (25),
NFL (25),
Detroit Lions (17),
NFC North (8),
NBA (8)

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The Short List What Daniel thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Joe Dumars, Barry Sanders, "Sweet" Lou Whitaker, Joe Lewis, Stevie Y
Favorite Sports Teams

Collegiate: Michigan State (ALL) Professional: Detroit (ALL)
All Time Sports Moment

Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series Shot against Oakland
Most Memorable Game Attended

Barry Sanders breaks 2000 yards, but Reggie Brown breaks his neck.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten

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by JW
6 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
by Bret
13 days ago

I gained a lot more respect for the MSU team after this weekend. You guys will definitely win the next two B10 games, then you have a non conf in there, too. Last game is PSU at home. If you play the way you did against us, you got them. That puts you at 8-4 and maybe the Outback Bowl. We did the same thing last year, you can do it this year.
by Bret
15 days ago

All I can say is WOW man. I thought you guys had us. We pulled off a miracle.
by Bret
15 days ago

I used to live in Monroe a LONG time ago. Been a huge Red Wing fan ever since.

As for Iowa...ya, we get it every week. Nothing like being in the top ten for the last two weeks, yet being picked as the underdog. oh well.

Interested to see what EL looks like at night, though. I was at the Iowa v Michgan night game...looked awesome. I expect the same on the BTNHD tonight.
by Bret
15 days ago

Let's agree to disagree. Besides, like I told one of your other MSU writers...I am a Red Wing. Common ground.
by Michael
23 days ago

A certain trash-talking, homer from Appleton, WI needs to be quiet!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272964-memo-to-appleton-wisconsin-sports-writer-quit-your-day-job
by Seattle
27 days ago

I'm hoping this generates a lot of debate.

Tell me what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270739-detroit-lion-left-tackle-jeff-backus-is-he-really-that-bad

Thanks!
by Jim
about 1 month ago

Hi Dan-
I thought you were writting a doctoral thesis. Best Wishes and congratulations!!
by L.J.
about 1 month ago

Congrats on the big win!

I've got the Tigers taking the World Series this year, btw.
by Keith
about 1 month ago

oh, right on Daniel, I must have forgot about that goal-line stand in the midst of all that Lions domination! haha. Never thought I'd say that.
by Alex
about 1 month ago

NFL Week 3 Preview...You'll never believe the upset prediction this week!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262193-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-three/show_full
by Seattle
about 1 month ago

If the Lions are going to stay with Stafford, the offense needs to change:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259316-lions-change-offensive-play-calling

Tell me what you think!

Thanks!
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Here's my week two recap of the Lions' (surprisingly winnable) loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258823-growing-pains-detroit-lions-fall-to-the-minnesota-vikings-27-13
by Seattle
about 1 month ago

Man I'm getting tired of writing about Lions losses...how about you?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258689-an-old-familiar-tune-lions-lose-again

Thanks!
by Kieran
about 1 month ago

Hey, I'd appreciate if you could find the time to give this a read and tell me your thoughts!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257305-the-gender-debate-not-just-a-case-for-caster-semenya

Many thanks. Kieran.

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Michigan State Loss Over Iowa Blamed Squarely on Coaching

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Meow Mix: Zero, One, Infinity and the Detroit Lions

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