Wake Up Woodward I Monday, August 19th, 2024

Wake Up, Woodward! Today the WUW Crew live at The 8th Annual Kirk Gibson Foundation Golf Classic to discuss the following:

WEEKEND WUW-LER:
Who ruled the weekend in sports? The WUW crew shares their top players and moments from over the weekend.
Submit yours using hashtag #WUWLER in the comment section

LIONS
Review of preseason game two vs. Kansas City Chiefs

“PEAKS OR CHEEKS”
Who were your winners (peaks) and losers (cheeks) from the Lions vs. Chiefs game?
Some names to consider
QBs Hendon Hooker and Nate Sudfeld
WRs Donovan Peoples-Jones, Daurice Fountain, Isaiah Williams, Kaden Davis
K Jake Bates
RB Sione Vaki
DLs Josh Paschal Brodric Martin, Mekhi Wingo and Chris Smith
DBs Brandon Joseph, Amik Robertson, Khalil Dorsey and Kindle Vildor
Edge rushers Mitchell Agude, Isaac Ukwu and Mathieu Betts

LIONS TAKEAWAYS
WR No. 4 competition: did anyone separate themselves from the pack? Who will be joining Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond in starting lineup?
Anything seen to be especially optimistic heading into the regular season?
What about anything that has you worried? Offensive line depth? Kick return?
Who are your “sleepers” to make the 53-man roster?

AROUND THE NFC NORTH
Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and the Chicago Bears
Minnesota Vikings sign veteran CB Stephon Gilmore to one-year, $7M contract
Jordan Love, Packers

AROUND THE NFL
Hypothetical trade scenario between the Lions and Texans involving James Houston
Should the Lions sign Randy Gregory?
Should the Lions trade for Haason Reddick?
Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons
Daniel Jones appears to struggle, but shows good relationship with Nabers
Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Steelers were a mess
Ray Davis shines for Bills

TIGERS
Review of weekend series vs. New York Yankees
Game 1: LOSS 3-0 to Yankees - Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole dominate
Game 2: WIN 4-0 over Yankees - Tigers youth movement came to play. Jace Jung, Trey Sweeney and Spencer Torkelson all impact win with stellar outing from Keidar Montero
Game 3, MLB #LittleLeagueClassic:

YOUTH MOVEMENT IN DETROIT

What should fans make of Spencer Torkelson?
Recent callups Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney spark an exciting young lineup
How should fans approach the final six weeks of the MLB season in Detroit?

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