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Current Sports | August 26, 2018

Detroit Lions
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Detroit Lions

Tarik Black; Michigan Football; Pewamo-Westphalia Football; Ithaca Football; Detroit Lions; NFL Preseason; Brian Calloway; MHSAA Football

Another week, another disappointing preseason performance by the Detroit Lions. On today's episode of Current Sports w/ Al Martin, Al discusses the Lions struggles in their 33-30 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Al also talks Tarik Black missing significant time for the Michigan Wolverines after fracturing his right foot in practice last weekend. Al is joined in segment two by Lansing State Journal prep sports writer Brian Calloway to break down the first week of high school football in mid-Michigan. Tune in tomorrow as Al dives into Michigan's week one matchup on the road against Notre Dame and Michigan State hosting Utah State. 

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