About the Transplant

My name’s Doug. When I was 4 years old, my parents moved to Arizona. I am now 21, and I live and breathe sports that are 1,897 miles away (if I take the route that avoids Chicago). It was destined to be a rough ride– my dad packed the plane tickets in the end table (first thing we put in the truck) and didn’t realize until they finished packing the house. Anyway, ever since I move to Arizona, I have resisted the temptation to turn to an Arizona fan, and stayed true to my roots– in Detroit.

To me, Detroit sports are more than a fascination or a hobby. They are a culture, a way of life. They are passed on from generation to generation, and they stick with you no matter where you go– such is my case.

My hopes are that you enjoy my writing style, actively participate in commenting, and learn a thing or two from my ridiculously expansive bank of useless information (also known as my brain).

The header on my blog features the Spirit of Detroit, with the star and sun rays in his left hand. These are the same rays and star featured on the Arizona flag. Behind everything is my favorite Detroit logo, which was featured on the Red Wings’ Winter Classic jerseys. I feel that this image I created fully represents the ties I have to both states, and looks pretty awesome all at once.

The blog centers mostly around Detroit sports, with Arizona teams and a pinch of randomness mixed in. Sit back, enjoy the show.