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These are the eight seats at the Breslin that are reserved for the victims of the MSU shooting. Chilling. Such a powerful gesture. @MSU_Basketball
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Why did @Rookiedunker opt for the @NBADraft instead of one last run at a championship at @MSU_Basketball? Take a listen.
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Yes Sir! @TommyDoles signed with the @ChicagoBears today. So excited to see him in a Bears uniform.
#Bears roster moves:
We have waived the following players:
K, Redford Jones
K, John Baron II
DB, Adarius Pickett
DE, Lawrence Marshall
We have signed the following college free agents:
OL, Tommy Doles
DE, Jalen Dalton
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Just became a big @AtlantaFalcons fan. Go Tommy!
We have agreed to terms with OL Tommy Doles and have placed QB Kurt Benkert on IR.
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From our broadcast on WXSP. The postgame scuffle between @FerrisFootball and @gvsufootball. The NCAA is reviewing multiple angles.
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Sometimes the agony of defeat hurts less than the agony of knowing you have worn that uniform for the last time. @umichbaseball Pitcher Tommy Henry. #goblue #news8
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Strange seeing this guy in anything other than @NUFBFamily purple, but I think @TommyDoles pulls it off. Go @AtlantaFalcons #RiseUp
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Saddest but funniest tweet I have ever seen
UPDATE: from Spartan Stadium.
@MSU_Football nuclear meltdown complete.
Buddy the Elf consoling The Banana.
#GoGreen #GoBuddy
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I think this guy is a keeper.
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Talked to @kb33zy_04 after he made his decision to become a student athlete at @umichbball
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Pretty awesome to see your son and his brothers sing the @NUFBFamily fight song. Way to Go Cats.
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.@HopeCollegeFB is looking to make school history on Saturday. The Flying Dutchmen have never won a playoff game. @PStuursm is building something special. The key to the culture? “Be a good dude.” #news8
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.@TommyDoles finished the first phase of basic training. This has always been on his life list of things to do. Serve and protect. He was named soldier leader of the cycle for his unit. Way to go Tommy.
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Have you ever heard coaches trash talk before the big game? @FerrisFootball and @DU_Football square off on Saturday. I hope the game is as entertaining as their opinions of each other’s golf game. @CoachAnnese @SparkyMcEwen1
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What an amazing run. Thanks @NUFBFamily for an incredible experience for @TommyDoles . Cats for life. #B1GCATS
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Last finals with these two jokers. Loved competing against @JamalSpencerTV and @jhutt5 . The West Michigan sports scene will miss them greatly. @wzzm13 @FOX17Blitz @WOODTV
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Finalists were named for the @HobeyBakerAward and @umichhockey freshman Adam Fantilli is one of them. Reaction from his interview with @news8alec
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The not-so secret ingredient to @HopeCollegeFB marching toward the MIAA Championship? @PStuursm says culture!! #bestrongbetrue
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The Dutchmen are flying after hammering 24th ranked Trine. @HopeCollegeFB coach @PStuursm says his team has its head down as it pursues a championship.
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Two big wins for @TommyDoles in San Diego. The @NUFBFamily beat Utah and @beeeehart said yes. Congrats.
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Someone pointed out the Houston Sports Authority posted this picture on their facebook page. Big thanks to Cam Goode for sharing a special moment. He stayed, he’s a champion. @UMichFootball @WOODTV
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He sang it all game. Now #gold medal #curling winner John Shuster's 4-year-old old son Luke sings his adorable #TeamUSA song one more time! #PyeongChang2018
(You'll want to turn the audio up for this one!)
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Gotta love when your brother surprises you with your sons jersey. And you get seats to the @HomeDepot box because he works for them. @BethanyHart04 @AtlantaFalcons
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.@Lions Bobblehead Matt Stafford keeps making friends in @pyeongchang2018 . @nathanwchen and @Adaripp after the men's figure skating program wrapped up. #bobbleheadmattrules
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Can’t wait to get to Indy and not cover the @B1Gfootball championship game. It has been a joy watching our son @TommyDoles compete for @NUFBFamily . Wouldn’t want him anywhere else. #B1GCats na01.safelinks.protection.ou…
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We are in South Korea. Ready or not, the fun begins. Next up, 4 hour bus ride. #RoadToTheOlympics
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Derek Jeter on the day the @Yankees drafted him. Who knew this skinny kid from Kalamazoo would become a slam dunk to go into the @baseballhall #news8
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We found him. The @Lions fan that caught @__taylordecker TD Ball. He’s giving it back. #OnePride #news8 na01.safelinks.protection.ou…
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A week ago @MSU_Basketball Tom Izzo was being sainted for crying when Ahrens got hurt. Now he’s being vilified for getting on his players. Haven’t these talking heads seen him coach before. The question is, how many players have transferred out of his program? Izzo Players stay.
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I spy Dino Paganelli. His second @SuperBowl assignment. The three Paganelli brothers have officiated in eight Super Bowls. Dino = 2. Perry = 2. Carl= 4. Amazing legacy by a West Michigan family. @WOODTV
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Moving @TommyDoles and @BethanyHart04 into their new home in Tennessee. I think they picked the right place.
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Coming up today at 5:40 on @WOODTV . How @AnnieAgar became an overnight success with her spoof of a @B1Gfootball zoom call.
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I really hate watching Wisconsin play college basketball. Especially in the last ten minutes of a game. It's like watching my mom park a car.
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Five seconds into Marlee’s demo reel, I knew we had to have her at @WOODTV. I also knew her stay wouldn’t be long. This may be the last time we see her in West Michigan, but you will see her again, I promise you. Marlee, it has been great working with you. Go crush it again.
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Going to miss working with this guy.
We're saying goodbye to our colleague and friend @larryfigurski, who's preparing to sign off News 8 later this week for the next step in his career: woodtv.com/about-us/news-8-s…
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Ryan Fischer was a remarkable young man, from a strong and wonderful family. What an honor to share his story.
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Pretty awesome accomplishment. Congrats to our Northwestern graduate. Excited for one more year of @NUFBFamily . We’re proud of you @TommyDoles
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Today at 5:30 on @WOODTV our interview with @Rookiedunker. What impact will having two children have on his decision to go pro or return to @MSU_Basketball . One of the most thoughtful young men I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing. #NBADraft2020
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So awesome.
Selected by their teammates for the ultimate responsibility.
Congratulations to our 2018 team captains. 👊🏼
#B1GCats
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Signing day. @nolanziegler24 is ready to play for @NDFootball . Reaction from him and @AllenTrieu coming your way on @WOODTV at 5 and 6.
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Great decision after a difficult injury. I talked to Kenny at the North Pointe Christian basketball game tonight. He said if he returns, he would definitely play in a bowl game for @MSU_Football next year. He “wouldn’t leave his teammates to play without me”
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A very important message from one of my favorite people in sports. Had a great conversation with @MSU_Basketball Tom Izzo. Stay safe and hang in there. More of our conversation next week on @WOODTV #coronavirus
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Olympic living. These are our accommodations at the Media Billage in Gangneung. Bobblehead Matt Stafford is about to get kicked out of that bed. #RoadtotheOlympics
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Only a small portion of the team that brought you your #Beijing2022WinterOlympics coverage these past few weeks. Great job everyone! #NexstarNation
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One for the memory books. Pretty amazing watching your son play in an iconic venue like Yankee Stadium. Congrats #B1GCats
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Looks like I have some competition. My son Jimmy is shooting hilites for @GRCSchools . #frenzy8
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Congratulations to the Undercover Goat @HenryErb1 on his induction into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. @WOODTV has been blessed to have this legend break stories in the market for more than 40 years.
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I’ve always had a passion for the Olympics. So I’m excited to add another credential to the collection. @Tokyo2020 will be my 11th Olympic assignment. Looking forward to serving @WOODTV and #NexstarNation
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If I ever get in some sort of trouble, I’m hoping for Ohio State to investigate and pass judgement. Wow. Just Wow. Urban gets a vacation because he had a “blind spot for Zach Smith.” How could anyone allow that man (Smith) to lead young men?
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This the Leon you are referencing?
Grand Rapids Public Schools cancelling classes for next two days due to extreme heat - according to @GRPublicSchools spokesperson @LeonHendrix @FOX17
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At 6:02 am central, Jim Dreyer started his swim from Milwaukee to Grand Haven. As of 9:55 am eastern he has knocked out 4.5 miles.
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After winning the silver medal in synchronized diving, Delaney Schnell was so excited to see the mitten, she asked us to take a picture with her phone. Congrats Delaney. UP power. @PureMichigan @WOODTV #Tokyo2020
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When you see Olympic Rings, you have to stop and take a picture. Ready for a great day in Seoul. #TeamNexstar #roadtotheolympics
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The Mitten is everywhere. Met this UM grad at a restaurant in Tokyo. He points to his favorite @PureMichigan city Ann Arbor. @WOODTV
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Had a blast doing a Sports Overtime Interview with @Kay_BlackSimba . You can see the interview this Sunday. One of the good guys in the sports world. #news8
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So this season Hope had a World Series umpire and now a Rose Bowl referee.
Mike VanderVelde
2004-07 Hope College Baseball ➡️ 2024 Rose Bowl referee
🌹 athletics.hope.edu/news/2024…
#RoseBowl2024
ALT Mike VanderVelde runs to third base during a Hope College baseball game.
ALT Referee Mike VanderVelde makes a call on the football field.
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I can hear the cheers coming from @KenowaHills @DonavanBrazier is a world champ. Can't wait to watch him compete in Tokyo next summer.
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Two Doors Down @LesterHoltNBC is anchoring @NBCNightlyNews while @AaronNolanNews photobombs me. #goawaynolan
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Can anyone in Michigan tell me what these are? I saw them in my car and couldn’t remember what they are used for.
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Just keeping cranking out great episodes
White Parents Raising Black Children.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man- Episode 6. Enjoy & SHARE!
Let’s change the world, together ❤️.
Full Video: YouTube.com/Acho
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Graduation 2020 style. Congratulations @JulieDoles #TCUGrad2020
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Merry Christmas. @TommyDoles and friends continue their Christmas tradition outside Wealthy Street Bakery.
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Hannah Roberts holds her #Silver right next to her hometown on the mitten. Hannah medaled in the first ever @Olympics Freestyle BMX competition. She says she can’t wait to bring it to Buchanan. @WOODTV #Tokyo2020
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Game On! @FerrisFootball takes the field for the D-II Championship game. #news8
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Congrats to former @lowellwrestling standout Max Dean. He upsets the top seed at 184 pounds to advance to the NCAA championship. Max's brother Gabe was a 2-time NCAA champion. Max is in his sophomore year at @BigRedWrestling
🚨UPSET ALERT!! 🚨
Max Dean of @BigRedWrestling takes out four-time All American, Myles Martin of Ohio State!
#NCAAWrestling
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woodtv.com/about-us/ellen-ba… Congrats to the new Chief. You earned it Miss Frizzle.
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The Lions canceled practice may be the most important and biggest bonding moment of the Matt Patricia era. He allowed the players voices to be heard. Today practice didn't matter. But this protest did.
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Tonight, the best slalom skier in history starts her quest for gold. Who else is ready to cheer for #TeamUSA's @MikaelaShiffrin? #PyeongChang2018
NBC Olympics & Paralympics
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The Mitten finally got out of quarantine in Tokyo. That’s Jagger Eaton, the first American to medal in skateboarding. #Tokyo2020
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Look who is about to make an appearance on @WOODTV. @TommyDoles talks about his book Gridiron Redemption.
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The last time @EastGRFootball and @Lowellredarrows met in the playoffs the coaches were @PStuursm and @oldballcoach4 . Tonight their sons are both playing QB and wearing #3. #frenzy8
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The National Champs are back in Michigan. @FerrisFootball had an extra piece of luggage on board their flight. See it on @WOODTV at 6pm.
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Trying to find just the right spot for this @CaseyJ_WOODTV picture. Anybody like one spot better than the other? @WOODTV @emilylinnert ?
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I have no idea what that guy is doing with his sign. That baby was striped 295 down the middle. Said the pathological liar
FORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jackdoles @MeijerLPGA @WOODTV
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@FerrisHockey is well represented in @pyeongchang2018 . @ChadBillins4 is playing for @usahockey and Ferris grad Adam Stirn is driving a zamboni. Stories are coming soon. #Olympics2018
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I had a few interactions with Mr. Tiger Al Kaline. He was always so classy. @tigers #RIPAlKaline
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Shane is enjoying this moment. Congratulations @OnMuskegon
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This is a fun thing to see on twitter. Go Tommy. Go Cats.
A well-deserved honor for @TommyDoles. But “senior captain,” while true, is not nearly as fitting as “Senior Senator from the State of Michigan.” What a privilege it has been be around Tommy these past five years.
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