Michael's
Detroit Tigers Scrapbook (MLB)
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Mags, Chris Shelton, Curtis Granderson
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Why I am a fan:
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Born and raised a Tigers fan, will be a fan for better or worse
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Favorite Moments:
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ALDS vs. Yankees
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Michael's
Detroit Lions Scrapbook (NFL)
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David Kircus, Calvin Johnson, Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, Ernie Sims
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Why I am a fan:
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Season ticket holder, and dedicated fan
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Favorite Moments:
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when the Lions go to the playoffs....this will happen in 5 years
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Michael's
Michigan St. Spartans Scrapbook (NCAABB)
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Jason Richardson, Shannon Brown
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Why I am a fan:
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Grew up loving State basketball, have attended over 10 games including in the Big 10 Tournament
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Favorite Moments:
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2000 National Championship
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Michael's
Michigan St. Spartans Scrapbook (NCAAF)
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T.J. Duckett, Jeff Smoker, Drew Stanton, Herb Haygood, Javon Ringer
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Why I am a fan:
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Go Sparty's!
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Favorite Moments:
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MSU over U of M 2001
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Michael's
Bradley Braves Scrapbook (NCAABB)
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Patrick O'bryant
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Why I am a fan:
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I attend the school, and the games
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Favorite Moments:
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Sweet 16
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Michael's
Detroit Red Wings Scrapbook (NHL)
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Steve Yzerman, Jason Williams, Datsyuk, Osgood
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Why I am a fan:
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Gotta love the wings
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Favorite Moments:
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2007 Playoffs game 1 against the Oilers, double overtime
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Michael's
Detroit Pistons Scrapbook (NBA)
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Rodney Stuckey, Joe Dumars, Bill Lambier,
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Why I am a fan:
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Born and raised a Detroit Pistons fan, cheered through 3 championships.
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Favorite Moments:
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2003 Championship
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| 10/15/09
| 10/15/09On Bodog.com, the current odds to win the World Series as of 6:30 EST on Thursday, October 15:
New York Yankees- 20/23
Los Angeles Angels-3/1
Los Angeles Dodgers-7/2
Philadelphia Phillies-4-1
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Sport: MLB
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| 8/29/09Fantasy Football time is here! Listed below are all of my 2009 Fantasy Football Articles:
2009 Top 10 NFL Fantasy Football Rookies to Draft
2009 Top 10 NFL Fantasy Football Slee... Read More »
Sport: NFL
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| 8/15/09The NFL preseason is not about wins and losses, it's about position battles, rookies, and overlooked talent taking their shot at a roster spot. Rookie running back Aaron Brown, a 6th round pick out of... Read More »
Sport: NFL
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| 8/7/09
| 8/7/09Before the start of the 2008-2009 college basketball season I published my Final Four predictions and was an incredible 3/4. I predicted Michigan State, UCONN, North Carolina, and unfortunately Marque... Read More »
Sport: NCAABB
About Me
100% Complete Bio
My name is Michael Luchies. I was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I am a freelance sports writer, finance student at Bradley University, entrepreneur, die hard sports fan. I love the Tigers, Spartans, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons, and Bradley Braves.
| Height: | 6' |
| Weight: | 200 |
| Bats: | R |
| Throws: | R |
| Schools: | Graduate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Bradley University (finance) |
| Relationship Status: | Free Agent (Single) |
| Kids: | none yet |
| Occupation: | Banker, small business owner |
| Companies: | Commerce Bank, Stubs4sale.com |
| Places I lived: | Kalamazoo Michigan, Peoria Illinois, Houston Texas |
| Greatest Moment in Sports: | Gibson home run for the Dodgers |
| Greatest Event in Sports: | NCAA Tournament |
| Greatest Athlete of All Time: | Barry Sanders |
| Greatest Coach of All Time: | Jim Mora St. |
| Most Fanatical Moment: | Attend the Millen Man March in Detroit, be on TV for holding signs at Lions games. |
| My Sports Superstitions: | every game I attend ends up being very close. |
| Most Disappointing Sports Moments: | Almost every Michigan State football game I have ever went to. MSU vs. Notre Dame, up 18 with 8 minutes left to go in the rain...MSU lost it....terrible |
| Fantasy Sports I Play: | NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, College Football, NASCAR |
| Fantasy Skill Level: | Expert, any style |
| Sports I Play: | Bowling, Dodgeball, Running, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Video Games |
| Nickname: | Luchies |
| Current Skill Level: | I stink, play for fun |
| Highest Organized Level: | Varsity Tennis in high school |
| Athletes I've Played With/Against: | no one note worthy |
| Sports Trophies/Awards: | Varsity letter |
| Career Highlights: | finishing 4th in conference play in tennis doubles. |
| Career Lowlights: | Middle School football, lost three onside kicks in one game! |
| Sports Injuries: | pulled groin, sprained neck, broken jaw |
| Games I Usually Attend: | Michigan State, Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Peoria Chiefs, Detroit Pistons, Bradley University Basketball |
| Greatest Sporting Event I've Attended: | 2006 Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees ALDS Games 3 & 4, 2007 Motor City Bowl, 2007 Music City Bowl, 2001 Michigan State vs. Northwestern Football game. |
| Sports People I've Met: | T.J. Duckett, Curtis Granderson |
| Sports Figures from my Hometown: | T.J. Duckett, Derek Jeter, Little John Flowers |
| Most Prized Sports Possessions: | T.J. Duckett signed Atlanta Falcons Team Meeting Room sign |
| Sports Trading Cards: | too many to list |
| Athlete Autographs: | Wayne Fontes, Jermaine O'neal, Lem Barney, T.J. Duckett |
| Favorite Sports Collectibles: | Sports ticket stubs |
| Dream Sports Job: | sportscaster, anything in sports |
| Favorite Jerseys: | Magglio Ordonez |
| Favorite Sports Brands: | Reebok, Adidas |
| Favorite Ballgame Foods: | polish sausage |
| Beer of Choice: | Labatt Blue |
| Hottest Athletes: | Jennie Finch |
| Ugliest Athletes: | Chris Kaman |
| Favorite Sports Announcers: | Ernie Harwell |
| Least Favorite Sports Announcers: | Bill Walton, Craig Sager, Matt Millen |
| Favorite Sports "Experts": | Bill Simmons, Jim Rome |
| Least Favorite Sports "Experts": | Tiki Barber |
| Favorite Sports Movies: | Days of Thunder, Hoosiers, The Program |
| Favorite Sports Books: | ESPN Almanac |
| Favorite Sports Websites: | www.stubs4sale.com, espn.com, |
| Sports Video Games I Play: | EA Madden Series, NFL 2K Sereis, EA College Football Series, NCAAF 2K Series, EA MLB Series, MLB 2K Series, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, College Football, EA NASCAR Series |
| Video Game Skill Level/ Playing Style: | decent, dont play every day |
| Favorite Sports Video Games: | Madden, NCAA College Hoops |
| Non-Sports Hobbies and Interests: | ticket stub collecting |
| Movies: | The Rock, Man on Fire, Long Kiss Goodnight, any Samuel L. Jackson movies |
| TV: | Family guy, sports |
| Music: | Rap, hip-hop, 80's, rock, R&B, techno etc. |
| Video Games: | Command and Conquer |
Teams
Michael
Hates
| Chicago Bears | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Rival of my Lions, and the Superbowl Shuffle was retarded |
| Players I Hate: | Rex Grossman, Urlacher, Alex Brown |
| Chicago White Sox | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Rival of my Tigers, can't stand the Uni's Ozzie Guillen is crazy |
| Players I Hate: | A.J. Peirzinsky or however the flip you spell it, Jim Steroid Thome |
| New York Yankees | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Who doesn't hate the Yankees? |
| Players I Hate: | A-rod |
| Tony Stewart | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Cause he sucks |
| Players I Hate: | He's a cocky little chubby punk lol |
| Chicago Bulls | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Cause Jordan and the Bulls used to own my Detroit Pistons |
| Players I Hate: | Michael Jordan, Joakim Noah, Ben Gordon |
| Michigan Wolverines | |
| Why I Hate Them: | I hate the wolverweenies |
| Players I Hate: | Michael Hart, Chad Henne, Braylon Edwards, pretty much everyone who has worn the pee and blue. |
| Indiana Pacers | |
| Why I Hate Them: | Cause of the brawl at the palace, and they are rivals of my Detroit Pistons |
| Players I Hate: | Reggie Miller, Ron Artest |
2009 Detroit Tigers Picture Day, Spring Training
Jim Rome Thanks the Lions for Going 0-16
Hitler Was Behind the Lions 0-16 Season
Funny Fat Michigan State Fan at National Championship Game
Red Wing's Rookie Leino's Stunning First Goal
















