Thanks for checking out my column. My name is Evan Skilliter and I'm a sophomore at Bluffton University where I double major in Sports Management with a focus in Communication and Recreation Management. I am a lifelong Bluffton resident and a graduate of Bluffton High School. As an avid sports fan and aspiring sports journalist, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to bring my insight to the Icon.
By Mitchell Gatzke
The Detroit Tigers have raised the price of admission at Comerica Park for the 2012 season due to the amount of money they need to pay their players. This doesn't really come as a surprise following the off-season signing of first baseman Prince Fielder.
The Tigers inked a deal with the slugger that will keep him with the team for the next nine years to the tune of $214 million. This adds even more money onto the already bulky payroll the Tigers have that features big contracts with Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander.
BFR held a President's Day soccer camp for youth on Feb. 20. Among camp leaders were Jeremy Parkins, BHS grad, and member of the Columbus Crew staff. Here are some photos and a video of the event.
Although no one down here in Ohio seems to care about hockey whatsoever, in Detroit the Red Wings are a pretty big deal.
Considered by many to be not only the best organization in National Hockey League but all of sports, the Red Wings hold the best record in hockey this year. This is mostly due to their nearly flawless protection of their home ice.
