The Valenti Show

The Wolverines hit rock bottom after rivalry loss to Spartans. How did they get here? And will Kyle Whittingham be one-and-done?

Each show reacts to the Lions doing nothing at the trade deadline, with Ross Tucker joining Costa & Jansen, and Marc Ryan & Anderson and Valenti & Rico weighing in. Then, they all preview Sunday's 9:30 AM matchup against the Patriots in Germany, with TJ Lang joining Valenti.

Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti break down the NFL trade deadline winners and losers, the Jaguars' case as the best team in football, the Patriots' struggles and a loaded NFC North playoff race. Plus, their Week 10 picks, a big credibility test for the Bengals against Pittsburgh, a Steelers vs. Rams debate and their NFL midseason awards, including MVP, Coach of the Year and Super Bowl predictions.

From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans go over some of the biggest trades at the NFL Trade Deadline, including Kirk Cousins returning back to the Vikings. Then, they debate which NFC North team will be left out of the playoff picture. They also discuss whether the Colts made a huge mistake not dealing Jonathon Taylor. They end the podcast with #QuestionMark.

Valenti kicked off this Football Friday by asking whether anyone actually wants 9:30 AM football ahead of Sunday's Lions-Patriots game in Germany, then reacted to Jerry Jones' comments about an 18-game season. TJ Lang joined Mike to talk NFL oversaturation, last night's messy officiating, and do The Picks, before Valenti turned to Michigan-Oregon, Michigan State, and Kamario Taylor's $7.5 million NIL deal. In the final hour, Mike and TJ broke down Lions-Patriots and took your calls, and Riger joined to close out the show.

Mike was solo again today and opened the show by asking whether anyone actually wants 9:30 AM football as the Lions play the Patriots in Germany on Sunday morning. After taking your calls and texts, Mike and the guys reacted to Jerry Jones' comments about the likelihood of an 18-game NFL season. David then closed the hour with a list of German dishes for the Lions' trip and asked whether the guys would eat them, with TJ Lang hopping in late.

TJ Lang joined in his usual Friday spot to talk 9:30 AM games, Lions-Patriots, a possible 18-game season, and the oversaturation of the NFL calendar, including what it means for players and families. Valenti and TJ then got into the messy officiating from last night's Commanders-Giants game, including a late DPI that a caller argued should be reviewable. The guys closed the hour by doing "The Picks."

Mike began the third hour by asking whether Michigan has anything left in the tank against Oregon tomorrow, and whether Michigan State can duplicate last Saturday's energy at home. He took your calls on those games and the Lions, and again questioned why Brad Holmes still hasn't spoken since the trade deadline. Mike then reacted to Kamario Taylor's reported $7.5 million NIL deal to return to Mississippi State before traffic reporter Val Berry stopped by after a caller requested her.

TJ Lang returned at the top of the final hour, and Valenti reacted to a nationwide FAA ground stop before the two further broke down Sunday's Lions-Patriots matchup in Germany. Mike and TJ then took your final calls on how confident Lions fans are heading into the game, and David had an update on how the ground stop could scramble Saturday's college football slate. Riger joined to close out the show, including a bone to pick with Mike about 9:30 AM football.

Valenti and TJ hear from a few Lions fans about their confidence levels going into Sunday's showdown with the Patriots in Germany.

TJ Lang can't stay away as he returns to talk Lions-Patriots with Mike.

Valenti reacts to the newest example of NIL insanity before traffic reporter Val Berry joins for a few minutes.

Mike takes your calls on how you're feeling about MSU, Michigan, and the Lions this weekend.

Mike isn't too confident in Michigan getting back in the win column against Oregon tomorrow.

The guys + TJ Lang do "The Picks".

Valenti and TJ discuss the controversial officiating during Commanders-Giants last night.

TJ Lang chimes in on the topic of today.

David has a list of German foods and asks the guys whether they'd eat them.

Mike hears from a few of the people in response to his frustrations about a longer NFL season and Sunday morning football.

The guys react to some comments from Jerry Jones about the likelihood of an extension of the NFL season in the near future.

Is there an oversaturation of football/NFL games?

With Rico off, Valenti kicked off today's show with his reaction to Elliotte Friedman's latest Red Wings reports, including that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play for Detroit again and that the Dylan Larkin standoff continues. After taking your calls, Mike and David asked whether Paul Serra has tried these Detroit-staple foods, and Valenti later made the case that Kyle Whittingham is trying to get fired. Paul filled in for Rico with this week's NFL power rankings; the guys reacted to Eli Drinkwitz questioning the need for conferences; and Valenti spent the final hour still asking what needs...

Mike reacted to Elliotte Friedman's latest Red Wings reports, including that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play for Detroit again and that Shawn Horcoff has turned down Minnesota's offer of multiple first-round picks + more for Dylan Larkin. After taking your calls on the topic, Mike and David wrapped the hour by asking Paul Serra has tried these Detroit-staple foods.

Valenti opened the second hour by making the case for why Kyle Whittingham is trying to get fired. Then, the guys asked how far Michigan football has fallen while continuing to take your calls on the latest Red Wings news.

With Rico off today, Paul Serra filled in with this week's NFL power rankings to begin the third hour. Then, Mike read more of your texts and took more of your calls on Kyle Whittingham and the Red Wings before reacting to Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz's comments questioning the need for conferences in college football. Valenti wrapped the hour with one more call on the Larkin and Edvinsson situations.

Valenti briefly reacted to reports that the Tigers had shopped Riley Greene, then wondered what it will take for the Red Wings to finally figure things out after Elliotte Friedman's latest reports. He wrapped the hour by taking your final calls on both the Wings and Kyle Whittingham before being joined by

Mike seeks the thoughts of the people for the final time today.

Valenti opens the final hour wondering how much worse things need to get for the Red Wings for the situation to get better.

Mike reacts to some comments from Missouri football head coach Eli Drinkwitz that question the need for conferences now that the CFP will be 24 teams.

Paul fills in for Rico here with this week's NFL power rankings.

Has Michigan completely ruined its reputation?

Mike is convinced that Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham is trying to get fired so he can collect the buyout $.

Mike and David ask whether Paul Serra has tried these Detroit-staple foods.

Valenti hears from a couple of Red Wings fans about Elliotte Friedman's recent Red Wings report.

The guys continue to discuss/react to the news that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play for the Red Wings again.

Mike continues to be in disbelief when it comes to the Detroit Red Wings.

Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with their thoughts on Michigan State men's basketball's win over #2 Duke last night. They quickly shifted their sights to yesterday's quiet trade deadline for the Lions and whether their thoughts have changed now that they were 24 hours removed. The guys stuck with this topic for the rest of the show, briefly pausing for Mike to lay into Dianna Russini about her return to sports media.

Mike and Rico were feeling giddy to open today's show after last night's impressive win for Michigan State men's basketball over Duke. They asked if this is sustainable long-term before bringing David and Paul in to discuss whether certain NFL teams are better or worse than their records suggest. Valenti rounded out the hour by providing an encouraging Patriots-related stat going into the Germany game this weekend.

Mike and Rico fully dove into their reactions to the Lions doing nothing at the trade deadline at the top of the second hour. They discussed whether the last 24 hours have changed their opinion and whether they're comfortable just accepting the fact that Sheila Ford-Hamp and Brad Holmes won't ever make the big moves necessary to win it all.

The guys did part 2 of NFL "Better or Worse?" before comparing and contrasting Brad Holmes' passive strategy with the other Detroit sports GMs. Then, Valenti wrapped the hour with a hilarious summary of what happened in Dianna Russini's return to sports media today.