The Detroit Lions, as long as I have been existing on this earth, have sucked. We've been the laughing stock of the NFL for years on end, and quite frankly, I'm sick of it. Apparently, The Lions got sick of it too and decided to play professional quality football this year.
Today, Lovie Smith's Chicago Bears came to town, the same team that was in the Super Bowl just last year. Last year, Lions fans would've just slept in and watched the highlight reel later that night. Not this year, no no no. This year, we're 2-1. We've got a confident quarterback who gets concussions and believes in miracles. We've got an offense, and hey, a defense too. This year, Detroit is tuning in and thinking, "3-1".
Throughout the first three quarters, nothing was looking quite spectacular. But just because Detroit wasn't putting up big numbers doesn't mean that it was a disappointing game. Greise wasn't leading the Bears anywhere and Detroit was still in the game. Sure, fumbles were made by Detroit in the endzone, but the Bears were making slip ups right alongside us.
Then came the fourth quarter and everything exploded. Touchdowns, field goals, challenges, and way too many booth reviews for the inattentive football fan. Soon enough, it was 30-20 with Detroit in the lead. I've learned throughout my fanship with the team that this doesn't mean anything, even if there was just a little over a minute left. Chicago was nearing the goal line and rearing for a touchdow-...Wait, did Detroit just cause another fumble? Damn! There's the kind of plays that mean something! After a deflection pass gets caught by a Bear, the same Bear fumbles it right near the goal line, and Detroit subsequently recovers and-...what are they going to the booth for? Yup, the call gets overturned. The story of my life as a Detroit Lions fan.
Chicago goes to score a TD. 30-27. Detroit is preparing for the inevitable onside kick. There it is and-...you're kidding, we just returned it for a touchdown! Get out, what team is this? it's 37-27 after the Hanson tack-on. Griese gets sacked a couple times after that, and next thing you know, Detroit is 3-1. This fan is excited for the rest of the season, because I bet dollars to doughnuts this kind of stuff's gonna happen every week.
Notes of Un-Interest...
-Kitna goes 20-24 for 247 yards, two TDs, and no interceptions. Griese goes 34-52 for 286 yards, two TDs, and three INTs. Lovie, it's time to call Rex back from the doghouse.
-My Dad, after the drag foot TD by Detroit, "Who's this guy Walters?"
-Maybe I don't watch enough games, but kicks were getting blocked and deflected more than I usually see them.
-I want my boy Calvin Johnson back!
-The Detroit Tigers also happened to be playing a Chicago team today, The White Sox, on their last game of the year. The sports gods felt like being funny today, both Detroit teams won by 10 points/runs. Mwahahaha.
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I admittedly did not watch much of the Tigers game today, because I gave up on them about a week ago. Too much heartache, I hope you understand. But here's a few bits of advice for the off season. Aaron will cover more than I will.
-Lock Leyland down for as long as possible. That goes without saying, but I said it anyway.
-Keep the lineup as consistent as possible. I don't need to see Hessman coming in and out every now and then.
-This is obviously out of the Tigers trainers/medical staff's hands, but work to limit injuries on pitchers as much as possible. A pitching injury jacks up the rotation and puts extra stress on the bullpen. I never want to see Grilli pitching any sooner than the 6th or 7th inning because some replacement like Bazardo is getting killed out on the mound.
-Granderson always leads off. Pudge does not. Don't try that again.
-Durbin almost had as many wins as Bonderman this year. Does that mean Durbin is good or Bonderman is bad?
-Short term = Zumaya. Long term = Rodney
-Rod and Mario should be like Supreme Court Judges. They should have lifelong tenures.
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It's all you, McMann.
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