Ryan and Rico

Mitch Lawrence Talks Isiah Thomas w/ R & R

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:16:00 GMT

Mitch Lawrence stirred up a volatile Pistons fan base when he wrote that a league source tells him Isiah Thomas is the top candidate to take over for Joe Dumars as the Pistons GM at season's end.

Mitch joined R & R to expound on his article that ran on Saturday night.

See his article here: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/lawrence-bumbling-pistons-turning-isiah-article-1.1707481

NY DAILY NEWS: Isiah Thomas Back to Pistons?

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:09:00 GMT

Ryan and Rico were stunned by the report that Isiah Thomas could be reunited with the Pistons and take Joe Dumars spot as the team's GM following the season. Rico is turned off by the idea but Ryan says there are far worse options than Thomas!

R & R Talk Michigan Football with Angelique Chengelis

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 09:21:00 GMT

Angelique Chengelis called in to give Ryan & Rico the latest news from spring practice and fill in some other news worthy tidbits from this offseason

Ryan and Rico talk with Brad Ausmus

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:55:00 GMT

Yesterday Rico had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Ausmus at Tigers Spring Training in Lakeland, FL.

Dane Fife Previews MSU/U-M

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 10:21:00 GMT

Michigan and Michigan State square off in Ann Arbor Sunday. How pumped up are the Spartans for revenge? Asst. Coach Dane Fife joins Ryan & Rico with a special guest appearance from Spartans leading scorer, Gary Harris

Larry Lage talks to Rico and Drew Sharp from Sochi

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:20:00 GMT

AP's Larry Lage joins the show from Sochi to talk about the USA Olympic hockey team and their big win over Russia. He sheds some light on what it's like in Sochi and a bit on Zetterberg's injury.

Rico Challenges Drew & Marc to Curling!

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 11:53:00 GMT

Rico shares his thoughts on the extreme sports, like Skeleton, that have connected a new generation to the Winter Olympics, then transitions the conversation to an older sport, Curling!

R & R talk NFL Draft with Scott Bischoff

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 11:47:00 GMT

Scott Bischoff gives Lions fans some ideas for who to look at in the later rounds and touches on the draft stock of locals like Michigan's Jeremy Gallon

R & R on Lions Cutting Burleson & Delmas

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:29:00 GMT

The Lions created some buzz cutting Nate Burleson and Louis Delmas this week. Rico and Rod react to the news and analyze what it means for the Lions going forward.

Pistons Fire Maurice Cheeks

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:50:00 GMT

Rico breaks in to our ESPN NBA coverage to relay Wojnarowski's report that the Pistons have fired Maurice Cheeks in the middle of his first season at the helm.

Ryan & Matt Dery chime in with their perspective on Cheeks and what's next.

How can you EAT that?!

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:20:00 GMT

Ryan and Rico get on the topic of food etiquette when they spot Denny putting ketchup on his Coney dog.

Matt Charboneau talks Spartan Basketball

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:40:00 GMT

State basketball beat writer Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News shares his theory on how the Tom Izzo/Bo Ryan feud started, and gives his thoughts on the injuries plaguing the team and what inconsistencies to look for moving forward.

Dominic Raiola talks Lions with R & R

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 11:32:00 GMT

Ryan and Rico woke up Dominic Raiola who joined the show to talk about his new head coach, Jim Caldwell, and more.

Brendan Gibbons Situation & Media's Coverage

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 10:50:00 GMT

Ryan and Rico respond to the criticism of fans who want to know why the Gibbons situation happened in 2009 but wasn't covered until January 2014. Drew Sharp chimes in to advise Michigan to address the situation before Signing Day becomes a mess this week.

UM beat writer Rod Beard: Too soon to celebrate?

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 13:10:00 GMT

Detroit News beat writer Rod Beard treads through Michigan's next challenges as they become serious contenders for the title.

Drew Sharp chimes in on State's basketball program

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:49:00 GMT

Drew calls in to give State fans a boost. Do they really have what it takes to win it all?

R & R discuss Michigan's big week in basketball

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:21:00 GMT

Michigan's stellar week on the court has Ryan in a great mood! Rico gives kudos to the team and recaps the drama of their win last night.

Nick Castellanos talks Tigers with R & R

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 10:59:00 GMT

Nick Castellanos told Ryan & Rico how excited he was to be moving to 3B and playing under first year manager Brad Ausmus.

Ryan & Rico Debate Trey Burke & Long Term Impact

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:43:00 GMT

Trey Burke graced the Palace on Friday night. After dropping 20 on the Pistons while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a game to forget, Ryan and Rico debated Burke's long term impact on the league and if the Pistons will truly regret passing on him. Midway through through the segment, Rico asks if Dumars ulimate mistake was passing on Michael Carter-Williams

Chris Balas of The Wolverine joins R & R

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:30:00 GMT

Chris Balas asked some tough questions at Friday's press conference introducing Doug Nussmeier to the Michigan faithful.

Bama's own Eli Gold joins R & R

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:10:00 GMT

The legendary voice of Eli Gold joined Ryan & Rico to help Michigan fans understand what they're getting in former Alabama offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier.

In addition to his award winning work as the lead voice of NASCAR on the Motor Racing Network, Gold is a staple of the south as the play-by-play man for Alabama football.

Ryan & Rico's Favorite Sports Themes

Sun, 05 Jan 2014 11:26:00 GMT

NBA on NBC? Sunday Night Football on NBC? Ryan take a few minutes to share some of the memories that TV sports themes have helped him embrace since he was a kid

Schwartz Fired: Herman Moore & Lawrence Jackson React

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:25:00 GMT

Ryan & Rico are joined by Herman Moore & Lawrence Jackson to recap what went wrong with Schwartz and look forward at what comes next for the Detroit Lions

Mitch McGary Elects for Back Surgery

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:07:00 GMT

Michigan beat writer Rod Beard joined Ryan & Rico to discuss what McGary's surgery and impending absence will mean as Michigan enters the Big Ten season and makes a run for the NCAA Tournament.

Stafford: I Don't Need a QB Guru!

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:15:00 GMT

Kyle Meinke of MLive was one of the beat writers along side Matthew Stafford when Stafford told them he had no interest in working with a quarterback guru. Kyle helps R & R understand the context of the Q & A and offers his insight on Stafford's comments.

Mike O'Hara: Looking Forward w/ Ryan & Rico

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:17:00 GMT

Lions beat writer Mike O'Hara offered his insight on what the future holds for the Lions and potential Jim Schwartz replacements as well.

Ryan & Rico: Lions Post Mortem

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:06:00 GMT

Where do the Lions go from here and does Jim Schwartz have any hope of returning next season? Ryan and Rico try to make sense of a collapse like no other that only the Lions can provide.

R & R Discuss Trey Burke & The Pistons

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:55:00 GMT

Would Trey Burke have been a fit in Detroit? Would you like to see Darqueze Dennard in a Lions uniform? Can a local athlete ever have success playing for a local pro team?

The conversation started when Ryan promoted a guest appearance from Vinnie Goodwill of the Detroit News on Sunday.

Ryan & Rico have a spirited debate on the issue!

Former Lion Kelvin Pritchett Joins Ryan & Rico

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:48:00 GMT

Former Lions DE Kelvin Pritchett joined Ryan & Rico in studio and recapped the Lions/Packers blowout and gave his thoughts on Jim Schwartz, Matthew Stafford and what to expect over the final few weeks of the regular season

Rico Claims Paul Bunyon Jr.

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 08:46:00 GMT

Ryan and Rico's long history of Coney Bets escalated to something more meaningful last weekend and this morning, Ryan paid his dues to Rico.

Michigan State may have beat Michigan on the gridiron but the real winners were Rico and Denny who were showered with Coneys (one for every point Michigan State won by, so 23 total) and Rico with the Paul Bunyon Jr. trophy.

"It's truly an honor to have my old roommate back again," said Rico, "but with all the time he's spent with me in recent years, I do expect him to start helping with the rent and utilities."