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I'LL SAY THIS

  • Writer: Brian DeDona
    Brian DeDona
  • Oct 24, 2024
  • 14 min read

Updated: 20 hours ago

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Now is a special time to be a sports fan in the state of Michigan. The Wolverines are coming off of a National Championship. The Lions are Super Bowl favorites. The Spartans are starting fresh with a promising new regime and the Tigers are on the cusp of contention. Hear Chris talk about all of that and more in the first episode of our rebooted and revamped version of popular Barstool Sports original, "I'll Say This".


The Lions win an OT thriller against the Rams in their season opener, the Wolverines get blown out by #3 Texas for their first loss since the 2022-23 season, the Spartans show promise in an upset victory and the Tigers continue to climb the standings into playoff contention. Chris breaks it all down in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions struggle again, but weren't so lucky this week. Michigan got back in the win column with an uninspiring performance. Michigan State kept the train rolling and the Tigers are hanging around in the Wild Card race. Chris breaks it all down in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers have clawed their way into a playoff spot with only one week left to go, the Lions got back on track with a win, Michigan pulled off an unlikely victory over #11 USC and Michigan State let one of their first big games slip away. Chris breaks it all down in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers knocked off the Astros for their first playoff series victory in 11 years, but have since fallen behind 1-0 to the Guardians in the ALDS. The Lions had a bye week after a PERFECT offensive showing against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Michigan was upset by Washington in a National Championship rematch and Michigan State has shown they're not ready for the best yet. Chris breaks it all down in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers' magical run comes to an end after being eliminated by Cleveland in the final game of the ALDS. The Lions absolutely embarrass the Cowboys, but lose Aidan Hutchinson to a devastating injury. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions pull out a gritty win in Minnesota to take over 1st place in the NFC North. Michigan plays its worst game of the season and Michigan State plays its best ahead of their rivalry game for the Paul Bunyan trophy this coming weekend. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Detroit Lions obliterate the Tennessee Titans and Michigan hangs on against Michigan State to keep Paul Bunyan in Ann Arbor. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Detroit Lions take control of the NFC North with a convincing win in Green Bay, while Michigan and Michigan State get beat up in their games over the weekend. Chris breaks it all down and even touches on the Pistons in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Lions pull off an impressive comeback against the Texans, Michigan football falls to undefeated Indiana and begins to look ahead to next season, Michigan basketball starts off their first year under Dusty May 1-1 and Tigers' President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris made some interesting comments. Chris breaks it all down on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Lions dominate the Jags, more questions arise for Michigan and Michigan State football, while the basketball programs put a few more games under their belts. Chris breaks it all down on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Lions won again, Michigan found their QB of the future and the Tigers have been linked to star 3B Alex Bregman. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"\


Michigan upsets #2 Ohio State, Michigan State's season ends on an uninspiring note and the Lions snap their Thanksgiving losing streak, but the injuries are starting to pile up. Chris breaks it all down in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan and Michigan State hoops both upset top 15 squads and appear to have extraordinarily deep rosters, meanwhile the Lions increase their win streak to 11 games after defeating the Packers on Thursday Night Football. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Buffalo snaps Detroit's 11-game win streak in a shootout where several more Lions suffered significant injuries. Michigan is upset in their first game as a ranked team, falling to John Calipari's Arkansas squad, meanwhile the stove is getting hot as rumors continue to swirl regarding Alex Bregman heading to Detroit. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions bounce back with a convincing win and get some help in their quest for the #1 seed, Michigan and Michigan State hoops continue to develop and the Tigers remain stagnant as other teams around the league add pieces. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions beat the Vikings in the biggest regular season matchup of all time to earn the #1 seed and win the division in back to back years. Michigan football beats Bama in the Reliaquest bowl and perhaps had a better year than most originally thought. Michigan State and Michigan hoops are both ranked and sit atop the B1G standings, meanwhile the Alex Bregman saga continues with the Tigers. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions are set to host the Commanders in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Michigan and Michigan State basketball continue to roll, the Red Wings and Pistons are starting to ascend, meanwhile MLB free agency is stalling out and Ohio State is playing for a National Championship in a new era of college football. Chris breaks it all down in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions fell apart in a playoff game they were heavy favorites in, Michigan basketball beat Northwestern, but fell at the buzzer on a shot from the logo to Minnesota, meanwhile Michigan State beat Penn State and picked up a big win over #19 Illinois to maintain their lead atop the Big Ten conference. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions lost both coordinators to head coaching positions, Michigan got destroyed by Purdue, Michigan State remains undefeated in conference play and the Alex Bregman saga still doesn't have its ending. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Detroit Tigers sign Jack Flaherty and Tommy Kahnle, Michigan has an undefeated week while MSU drops their first game in Big Ten play and Cade Cunningham was named an All-Star for a Pistons team that continues to trend upwards. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl, Michigan basketball stays the course while Jase Richardson has a breakout game in front of his Dad after a rough road trip to tie Tom Izzo with Bobby Knight for the most Big Ten wins of all-time. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan moves into first place in the Big Ten, Tom Izzo passes Bobby Knight for most Big Ten wins in conference history and Alex Bregman signs with the Boston Red Sox. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan State beats Michigan to move into 1st place in the Big Ten standings, Spring Training begins for the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Pistons are putting up numbers they haven't put up in years. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan and Michigan State both hit clutch game winners at the buzzer, but Michigan later falls to Illinois while Sparty rolls ahead to pad their lead in the Big Ten standings. The Tigers deal with some injury troubles as spring training moves along and the Pistons finally fall after an 8 game winning streak. All that and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan State wins the Big Ten Championship, Michigan and Michigan State get into a scuffle after MSU beats them for the 2nd time this season, Spencer Torkelson and Casey Mize look like they may finally be able to help elevate the Tigers and Chris pays tribute to the awesome Andy Isaac, who sadly passed away last week. All that and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan wins the Big Ten tournament, Michigan State earns a #2 seed in the NCAA tournament and the Tigers have a few things to figure out on defense. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Michigan and Michigan State advance to the Sweet 16, the Tigers are set to begin their season and the Pistons have reached 40 wins in what has been a remarkable turnaround. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Auburn ends both Michigan and Michigan State's bids for a national championship and the Dodgers sweep the Tigers to open the season. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers win 5 of their next 6 after getting swept by the Dodgers, the Pistons clinch a playoff spot and both Michigan and Michigan State basketball are feeling the effects of the transfer portal. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers win back to back series against the Yankees and the Twins, Spencer Torkelson continues to rake, the Pistons are set to face the Knicks in the playoffs and Rory McIlroy secured a Grand Slam at The Masters. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of “I’ll Say This With Chris Castellani”.


The Tigers remain in first place after a nice week, the Pistons begin the playoffs down 1-0 to the Knicks and Spring football came and went. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers beat the Padres and sweep the Orioles, the Pistons end their playoff losing streak, but head to The Garden down 3-1, the Lions draft Tyleik Williams and extend Kerby Joseph and Mel Kiper Jr. melts down on national TV. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Pistons were sadly eliminated from the playoffs by the Knicks, while the Tigers catch fire after a confusing series against the Astros. Chris breaks it all down and shares details about an upcoming fan meetup in Detroit on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers sweep the Rockies, but drop a series to the Rangers, while Michigan self imposes a 2-game suspension on Head Coach Sherrone Moore. Chris breaks it all down and more on this week's episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers now have the best record in baseball and the Lions have their full schedule for the 2025-26 season. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Tigers take 2 of 3 from the Cardinals and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Guardians thanks to a masterful start from Tarik Skubal. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers have another fantastic week, maintaining the best record in baseball, meanwhile Michigan basketball lands the #1 prospect from the transfer portal. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers squared off against both Chicago teams over the past week. Chris breaks those games down and answers your questions in the first ever mailbag episode on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Tigers go 3-3, but the bullpen and defense struggled mightily and Jackson Jobe was lost for the season. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Tigers take a series from the Pirates, but drop one to the Rays as some pitching inconsistencies persist and Riley Greene catches fire. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers get rolling again with two series wins and a victory on Sunday Night Baseball at Comerica Park, while former Piston and current free agent, Malik Beasley, is under a gambling investigation. Chris breaks it all down and more on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Tigers sweep the Guardians in a massive turning point in the rivalry and send 4 players to the All-Star Game. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Tigers finally snap a 6-game losing streak after struggles carried on through the All-Star break and the Lions have some early setbacks. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers continue their disastrous free fall, while Michigan football will be starting their '25-'26 campaign in Germany. Chris breaks it all down and more on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Tigers sweep the DBacks, but fall to the Phillies after flopping at the trade deadline, meanwhile the Lions played their first preseason game. Chris breaks it all down on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Tigers go 3-3 over the week, but questions are mounting, meanwhile the Lions and Falcons ran out the rest of their preseason game together after Lions CB Morice Norris suffered a gut wrenching injury. Chris breaks it all down on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Michigan Wolverines officially receive their punishment for the sign stealing scandal while the Tigers put some distance between themselves and the Guardians in the AL Central race. Chris breaks it all down and more on this week's episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Tigers catch fire while the football teams in Michigan prepare for their season to start. Chris breaks it all down and more on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers stumble through the week, Michigan and Michigan State pick up victories to start the 2025 campaign and the Green Bay Packers trade for Micah Parsons a week before the NFL season kicks off. Chris breaks it all down and more on this week's episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Lions got smacked by the Packers in their season opener, Michigan was handled by Oklahoma in their first big game and Michigan State overcame Boston College late in a must have for the program, while the Tigers continue to struggle. Chris breaks it all down on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


Lions bounce back with an absolute mauling of Ben Johnson's Bears, Michigan and Michigan State both win their week 3 games and the Tigers continue to be a hard team to pin down. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Tigers have lost 6 in a row and now only hold a 1 game lead in the AL Central, the Lions punished the Ravens in a statement victory on Monday Night Football, Michigan escaped Nebraska in a promising showing and the Spartans suffered their first loss to an overwhelming USC squad. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


The Lions take care of business against the Browns to move to 3-1, while the Tigers cough up the division, but sneak into the postseason to face a red hot Guardians team. Chris breaks it all down and more on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani".


Tigers finally overcome the Guardians in the AL Wild Card Round and head home to Detroit with the ALDS tied 1-1 against the Mariners, the Lions stroll to an easy victory over the Bengals in a C+ outing, Michigan overcomes Wisconsin, but shows signs of regression, while Michigan State collapses against Nebraska in an ugly game they could've won. Chris breaks it all down and more on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


Tigers are eliminated from the postseason and now everyone is going under the microscope, the Lions are halted by the Chiefs at Arrowhead on Sunday Night Football, Michigan football regresses against USC and Jonathan Smith is officially on the hot seat as Michigan State gets embarrassed by UCLA. Chris covers all that and more on "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


A banged up Lions defense stifles a red hot Bucs team on Monday Night Football, Michigan looks better in a win against Washington and Michigan State continues to falter, meanwhile the Tigers and Tarik Skubal remain far apart on contract negotiations. Chris breaks it all down on the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"

Michigan beats Michigan State in a lackluster rivalry game for the state of Michigan. Chris breaks it down on this week's episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"


The Lions lost an uncharacteristic game to the Vikings, Michigan beat Purdue in a game that they tried to give away and Jonathan Smith benched Aidan Chiles in a desperate attempt to save his job. Chris breaks it all down and more in the latest episode of "I'll Say This With Chris Castellani"












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