A Tale of Woe and Misery

[pclpads]

" . . . There is a new Ford this year - Sheila. She played college tennis, so she understands what it takes to run a pro football team." I believe that is called damning with faint praise. LOL! You must envy San Diego FB fans. Yes, we lost the Dolts to LA but, thank God, we are rid of the dreaded, incompetent Spani ownership. Sort of like watching your mother-in-law drive over a cliff in your new Lexus.

[egri]

At least Michigan beat Ohio St. today. Though that may give Jim Harbaugh more time, so a bit of a double-edged sword.

[Mark17]

Ouch. The Vikings lose to the kitty cats.

Just out of curiosity, when there are 4 seconds left and the Lions are at about the 15 yard line needing a TD to win, wouldn't you think the defensive backs would be playing on or in front of the goal line instead of 10 feet behind it?

Congrats Lions and Lion fans. Not only did you get a win, you probably knocked your rival out of the playoff picture.

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Ouch. The Vikings lose to the kitty cats.

Just out of curiosity, when there are 4 seconds left and the Lions are at about the 15 yard line needing a TD to win, wouldn't you think the defensive backs would be playing on or in front of the goal line instead of 10 feet behind it?

Congrats Lions and Lion fans. Not only did you get a win, you probably knocked your rival out of the playoff picture.

With any luck, the Vikes will have a new head coach before next Thursday's game against Pittsburgh.

[SAllen2556]

I don't know what to say. There's been about 4 games this year that have been like today - so sloppy it seems like both teams are trying to lose. This was NOT a well-played football game.

Lions led 23-21 with 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter and WENT FOR IT ON 4TH DOWN FROM THEIR OWN 28 YARD LINE!! Of course they didn't make it. But the Vikings just seemed destined to give this one away. It was strange. I wonder how many F-150 commercials Ford family had to buy to convince the NFL to let us win a game?

I heard the call of the winning touchdown of the game in the car. The Lions' announcer screamed like the team had won the damn Super Bowl®. It was embarrassing.

[steve B]

I have to think things will turn around someday. *

Like- at least you haven't had a coach nearly get electrocuted during his introductory press conference....


*I do agree that the ownership can make a huge difference. The Red Sox were pretty bad for most of 80+ years until they got away from any Yawkey influence (yes, even after they'd both died... the trust, the bunch of former players... )

[SAllen2556]

I started this thread in 2021, and today, a mere two years later, the Detroit Lions went to 5 wins and 1 loss. I think you all better check your home-owner's policies because we may be facing the apocalypse.

I can't believe it could be so, but I think the Detroit Lions are......good. Today's game against Tampa was a game that even above-average Lions teams from the past would have lost. And we won. It's really weird. I'm 57 and this is the first time, even including Barry Sanders days, that I think the Lions could compete for a spot in the NFL Championship. Oops, I guess the kids call it the Super Bowl® now.