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Michigan Matters: NFL Greats Giving Back to Motor City

Southfield (CBS Detroit) - As Super Bowl 55 kicks off this Sunday on CBS, three former NFL stars -- -- Reggie McKenzie, Lomas Brown and Herman Moore -- appear on "Michigan Matters" 7:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS 62 to talk how they are helping young people through their respective foundations.

That help includes holding football camps, field trips, education programs and more.

Jen McCollum
Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain, with Jen McCollum, Sr. Dir. of Community Relations for the Detroit Lions

Plus Jen McCollum, Senior Director of Community Relations for the Detroit Lions, also appears to discuss the various community programs and initiatives that  the NFL team, is supporting across the region.

Lomas Brown
Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain, with Lomas Brown, Former Lions Offensive Tackle and Founder of the Lomas Brown Foundation

Brown, who played for the Lions, also played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers which won the Super Bowl in 2003. He shared thoughts about the upcoming game with Tampa Bay and its quarterback Tom Brady facing the Kansas City Chiefs and its quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The game is being held in Tampa Bay.

Reggie McKenzie
Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain, with Reggie McKenzie, Former NFL Player and Founder of the Reggie McKenzie Foundation

McKenzie also offered his two cents on the big game and thoughts on who might win.

Herman Moore
Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain, with Herman Moore, Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver and Founder of Team 84

Moore talked about major changes at the Detroit Lions as the team will start the upcoming season with a new quarterback, coach and general manager. He mentioned Chris Spielman who also rejoined the team in the front office. And Moore weighed in with his predictions for this Sunday's big game between the two powerhouse teams.

Watch MICHIGAN MATTERS at its new time, Sunday at 7:30am on CBS 62

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