Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico began today's show with a debate regarding whether the fan who caught Kevin McGonigle's first home run ball should have given it back. They were joined by MSU football head coach Pat Fitzgerald in the first hour before diving into some Red Wings talk in the second hour. The guys reacted to some comments from Brad Holmes about the Lions' draft plans and then returned to the McGonigle ball discussion in the final hour.
HOUR 1: Who Does McGonigle's Baseball Belong To + Pat Fitzgerald Joins The Show!
04/13/2026 | 39 mins.
The guys have a debate about whether the Tigers' fan who caught Kevin McGonigle's first MLB home run made the right decision in giving the ball back. Then, Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald calls in to talk NIL, what to expect in 2026, and more!
HOUR 2: More Calls On McGonigle Ball Dilemma + 3 Options For The Red Wings This Offseason
04/13/2026 | 40 mins.
Marc and Rico hear from a few more of the people on the McGonigle topic. Then, they shifted gears to pose 3 different scenarios that could happen this offseason with the Red Wings, having a discussion about which one they'd pick.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? + Brad Holmes Comments/How They Should Approach The Draft
04/13/2026 | 32 mins.
The guys opened the third hour with a "Can We Say That?" Then, they reacted to what Brad Holmes had to say about the Lions' potential draft plans and how they'd approach it if they were in the Detroit GM's shoes.
HOUR 4: McGonigle's Ball Conversation Continued
04/13/2026 | 27 mins.
The guys returned to their debate about who the ball that Kevin McGonigle hit his first home run belongs to. They took a few more of your calls before being joined by Riger in cross-talk.
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