The Sports Drive

09/19/2023

This week’s Power Poll was difficult to vote on with 6 deserving teams for 5 spots. Here’s how this week’s poll looks:

1. Iron Mountain 4-0 (15)
2. Menominee 4-0 (12)
3. Sault Ste Marie 3-1 (6)
4. Kingsford 3-1 (5)
5. Gladstone 3-1 (4)
Others receiving votes: Negaunee 3-1 (3)

Check out the link to find out who voted who and why!

Marquette, MI – September 19, 2023 – We are through Week 4 of the high school football season and there seems to be a clear 6 best teams in 11-player football this season. But how do they rank amongst each other? That’s a tough question to answer:

09/06/2023

Yesterday we got a rundown on MSHS Sports with AD Alex Tiseo and talked about a rough start for the NMU Football team

Marquette, MI – September 5, 2023 – Marquette Senior High School fall sports teams were very busy last week and over the weekend. The athletes put out some impressive performances and MSHS Athletic Director Alex Tiseo joined The Sports Drive to break it all down.

08/21/2023

We continued our NFL Division Preview series today with a look at the AFC North. Listen here:

08/04/2023

On the show yesterday we caught up with new Michigan Tech head football coach Dan Mettlach

Marquette, MI – August 3, 2023 – Dan Mettlach was one of the greatest football players in Michigan tech history. In his career as the Huskies Quarterback, he was a two-time All-GLIAC selection, All-American, and the 2004 GLIAC player of the year. Now he will take over the program as the head coa...

08/01/2023

Today we talked with Phil Steele, author of the Phil Steele College Football Preview Magazine, to look at the Big Ten and beyond for this upcoming season. Listen here:

Marquette, MI – August 1, 2023 – Phil Steele, author of the Phil Steele College Football Preview Magazine, joined The Sports Drive today with under a month until the 2023 college football season kicks off. Phil previewed the Big Ten as well as the national landscape.

07/31/2023

We continued our NFL Division Preview Series today where we broke down the NFC East

Marquette, MI – July 31, 2023 – The Sports Drive continued its NFL Division preview series with the NFC East. in 2022 the NFC East sent 3 teams to the playoffs, including the NFC Champion. Can they repeat their success this year? Riley Debelak joins to preview the division.

07/13/2023

Yesterday we caught up with NMU Men’s Soccer coach Alex Fatovic to talk about his program

Marquette, MI – July 12, 2023 – Alex Fatovic took over as the Northern Michigan Men’s Soccer Coach in May of 2022. Now entering his 2nd season, he joined The Sports Drive to talk about his first year, program building, and what to expect in year 2.

04/24/2023

Northern Michigan Offensive Tackle Jake Witt may have seen his stock rise more than anyone leading into this week’s NFL Draft. Today he joined The Sports Drive to discuss his journey

Marquette, MI – April 24, 2023 – Jake Witt has a tremendous story, one that has captivated many. Witt has been a rapid riser in the NFL Draft stock market, from a projected UDFA early on, to a now projected 5th to 6th round pick. The Northern Michigan Offensive Tackle joined The Sports Drive tod...

03/27/2023

The Munising Mustangs are Division 4 Boys Basketball State Champs! That and more on today’s Sports Drive

03/21/2023

Marquette Mania is coming to Marquette April 22nd and tickets are on sale now! Also Munising and Jeffers meet tonight with a spot in the state semifinals on the line

03/14/2023

Ishpeming used a strong 2nd half to knock of Menominee last night in the regional semifinal. That and Kyle Johnson joins the show to talk about the Spring Swing next week in the Superior Dome

Listen to today’s show here:

Marquette, MI – March 14, 2023 – The Ishpeming Hematites are heading to the Regional Final after a 56-50 victory over the Menominee Maroons last night. The Hematites survived an early surge to take over the game in the second half. Luke and Tyler recap the game, as well as other boys basketball ...