The day in which the Detroit Tigers open their home schedule for the season is always a big deal in Michigan. Many people take the day off of work (or take a half-day off) to either attend the game in person, or watch the game at a local establishment or at home on TV. It has become, as the title of this article suggests, an unofficial state holiday.
Here's a mouth watering idea! Take a day trip and try David Portnoy's top 15 Mitten State pizza slices. Michigan has some incredible pies, here's the best.
The Michigan Panthers won their home opener with a 64-yard field goal in the Detroit Lions house at Ford Field last Sunday. The Lions should sign the Panthers kicker.