by Mitch Albom | Dec 27, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
The eggnog is gone. The cookies have crumbled. The holiday hangover is in full bloom. And Dr. Football is here to make it better.Hey, Dr. Football. So what did you get for Christmas?Let’s see. The Lions are in. The Eagles are out. Johnny Manziel has been...
by Mitch Albom | Dec 19, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Dashing through the snow, laughing all the way. The office is open. Dr. Football at your service.Doc! Did you hear the news? Jay Cutler is sitting!BULL! Oh. Wait. I thought you said “smiling.”Sitting! He’s benched for the Detroit game this Sunday!Why...
by Mitch Albom | Dec 12, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Although baseball has tried to cut in on our fun, Friday is reserved for football office hours. And the doctor is in.Hey, Dr. Football. Start me up!Is that you, Mick Jagger?No, it’s me, Johnny Manziel!Sorry. You’re about the same size.Didn’t you...
by Mitch Albom | Dec 5, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Hey, Dr. Football. Where have you been?Digesting a turkey.Thanksgiving?No, the Michigan-Ohio State game.Speaking of that, who’s playing quarterback for Ohio State?Last I heard, they were checking to see whether Troy Smith had any eligibility left.Hey, Dr....
by Mitch Albom | Nov 21, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
The Doctor is in. Grab a turkey leg.Hey, Doc. Let’s get right to it. Pats-Lions!OK. You driving?No. Who’s going to win?Oh. Well, we all want the Lions, if only to prove that last week was a mirage. But their receivers aren’t getting enough...
by Mitch Albom | Nov 14, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
The news is out. The doctor is in. Questions?So you’re really going to do this Dr. Football thing every Friday? I honestly thought you were kidding!Thanks for the pep talk, boss.Hey, Dr. Football. I’m a Spartans fan. After Ohio State trashed us, is there...
by Mitch Albom | Nov 7, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
Once again, Dr. Football is holding office hours. Your questions, please?So you’re really going to do this every Friday?If Johnny Manziel can take a weekly paycheck and not play, so can I.Dr. Football, has Michigan State vs. Ohio State really replaced Michigan vs....
by Mitch Albom | Oct 31, 2014 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
This week, we address the Lions, Brady Hoke, Nick Saban, Jameis Winston and more.Good morning. It’s Dr. Football here to answer your pigskin questions. I will hold office hours each week, right here in this rent-free space. First question?Why are you called...