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e) Doug Karsch

 e) Doug Karsch
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Karsch started working at The Ticket (then WXYT-AM) in February 2001. Doug started his career at WEYI TV-25 in Clio, Michigan, but his career started taking off in 1994. During that year, Doug made his radio debut on WTKA 1050 in Ann Arbor and worked there until joining WXYT-AM.

Karsch can also be seen on Fox Sports Net & serves as host for the Michigan Football Pre-Game Show & as in-game sideline reporter. During his sports career, Karsch has hosted ESPN College Football Tailgate on ESPN Radio and hosted post-game coverage from the Rose Bowl lockeroom following Michigan’s national championship victory over Washington State.

Karsch also anchored pre-game coverage for U of M basketball and pre and post race coverage of NASCAR and CART races from MIS. Doug is a graduate of Michigan State University in the field of communication. He enjoys various sports, which includes mountain biking, basketball, hockey and softball.

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 8: A fan holds up a beer that a foul ball hit by Will Venable #25 of the San Diego Padres fell into during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on May 8, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Would You Drink This Beer?

Would you drink this beer? Think about a baseball.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/09

DENVER, CO - MAY 02: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers heads to the mound to make a pitching change against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated Ddogers 8-5. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

This Has Been Hailed As The Worst Call Ever

During last night’s Rockies and Dodgers game the worst call in the history of baseball took place.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/03

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Linebacker Luke Kuechly of Boston College takes part in a drill during the 2012 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Mike O’Hara Talks Lions Draft, Thinks Team Will Trade Up

This is a new late development with the Detroit Lions that has gotten very little discussion in the weeks and months leading up to Thursday’s NFL Draft.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/25

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 19: Defensive end Nick Perry #8 and linebacker Lamar Dawson #55 of the USC Trojans close in on quarterback Darron Thomas #5 of the Oregon Ducksin the third quarter of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 19, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. USC won the game 38-35. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Who Do You Want The Lions To Draft?

As you know I am obsessed with Mock Drafts … well not really — I’m obsessed with the draft and Mock Drafts satiate my desire to talk draft.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/19

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Hockeytown Can Still Deliver

For those who weren’t there Sunday for the Red Wings first home playoff game of the year, the Joe Louis Arena delivered one of the great pre-game atmospheres in the league.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/16

DETROIT - APRIL 29: Brendan Shanahan #14 of the Detroit Red Wings skates with the puck against the Edmonton Oilers pursues him in game five of the Western Conference Quarter-finals during the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 29, 2006 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Oilers defeated the Red Wings 3-2. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Shanahan Should Have Recused Himself

I’m shocked the NHL let Shea Weber off without a suspension. Shocked!!! When I saw that Vancouver Canuck Bryon Bitz was suspended for a hit from behind for two games — it further added to my angst.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/13

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What To Do With Mikel Leshoure

My First thought – send him out.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/03

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with team mates after defeating the Oakland Athletics 3-1 during the MLB Opening Series game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Don’t Ever Doubt Who The King Of Sports Is

If you’ve ever wondered if the NFL was really king, ask yourself this question

97.1 The Ticket–2012/03/28

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Who Is Detroit’s Most Inconsistent Player?

I was thinking about Ben Gordon the other day.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/03/27

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

What Is The Main Reason Michigan State Lost To Louisville?

After last nights loss to Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen many Michigan State fans and basketball fans alike are wondering what is the reason MSU lost in such an embarrassing way.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/03/23

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