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| A giant US Flag is unfurled by emergency and rescue personnel during opening ceremonies at Comerica Park on Sep. 11, 2011. Photo: ©2011 Common Sense |
Actually, it was nearly a perfect weekend. All of the major teams in the State of Michigan won their respective contests, except Central Michigan University. This is the first time since Sept. 30, 2007 that the Tigers and the Lions won on the same day.
That's right! The Wolverines, Spartans, Tigers, Lions, Eagles and Broncos all were winners!
Of course, the highlight will be the big win by the University of Michigan Wolverines over the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. We are not going to forget that one, and neither will a lot of other people.
But Sunday was different. It was the 10th anniversary of the tragedies of September 11th, 2001. Observations were underway around the country, but none more glorious than those held in downtown Detroit. There were no long speeches (thankfully) but occasionally a gospel song or a rousing rendition of the Stars and Stripes Forever.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 for their 9th straight win. All against division rivals. This stretched their lead to 10½ games in the standings, and has all but locked up the title for Detroit. Cleveland knocked off Chicago and that means another double-dip for the Tigers Magic Number, which is now 7.
Detroit travels to the Windy City for the final 3 game series between them on Monday, and Rick Porcello will be on the mound. The game starts at 8:10pm, and we'll all be at CUBS' AC taking in the action on the big screens while snarfing down a house special - the Sweet Baby's Ray's Burger.
That's right! The Wolverines, Spartans, Tigers, Lions, Eagles and Broncos all were winners!
Of course, the highlight will be the big win by the University of Michigan Wolverines over the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. We are not going to forget that one, and neither will a lot of other people.
But Sunday was different. It was the 10th anniversary of the tragedies of September 11th, 2001. Observations were underway around the country, but none more glorious than those held in downtown Detroit. There were no long speeches (thankfully) but occasionally a gospel song or a rousing rendition of the Stars and Stripes Forever.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 for their 9th straight win. All against division rivals. This stretched their lead to 10½ games in the standings, and has all but locked up the title for Detroit. Cleveland knocked off Chicago and that means another double-dip for the Tigers Magic Number, which is now 7.
Detroit travels to the Windy City for the final 3 game series between them on Monday, and Rick Porcello will be on the mound. The game starts at 8:10pm, and we'll all be at CUBS' AC taking in the action on the big screens while snarfing down a house special - the Sweet Baby's Ray's Burger.
GO TIGERS!!
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