Eric Ebron, Detroit Lions 2014 First Round Selection : Right or Wrong? Another draft, another year of questions. Why do the Detroit Lions, namely Martin Mayhew, continue to ignore the gaping holes, while duplicating other players? With Aaron Donald and Darqueze Dennard on the board, Mayhew chose to select another Tight End. Just incase they decide to run an … [Read more...]
The Honolulu Blues of ’62 : #Lions
The Honolulu Blues of '62 : The 1962 Detroit Lions In 1962, I attended my first and only Lions game at old Tiger Stadium. My most vivid memory being that Detroit came from behind and beat the Baltimore Colts. These were the days of the Lions being a contender most years, and only 5 years removed from their last championship in 1957. I was hooked from then on....I … [Read more...]
A Life Lived Under the Curse of Bobby Layne : #Lions
A Life Lived Under the Curse of Bobby Layne All Motor City football fans have pondered the following question at one time or another...... "How can the Lions continue to do this year after year?" There are many theories. It is not as simple as good year, bad year. We have had some good teams ('62, '70, '83, '91), although most have been mediocre or just bad. We … [Read more...]
Another Year…Another Disappointment For Lions Fans
Play It Again, Sam How many times? That's what I keep asking myself. Just like Humphrey Bogart never actually said that line, the Lions have never been to a Super Bowl. We Lions fans have suffered year after year, decade after decade. When will the Detroit Lions make it to the Super Bowl? A better question would be "Will the Lions make it to a Super Bowl in our … [Read more...]