Category Archives: Detroit Lions

Looking forward with the Detroit Lions

“This may have been a loss. Even a lopsided loss. But it was nothing to be ashamed of.” ~Mitch Albom There’s no doubt that the 45-28 thumping the Lions received at the hands of the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night was a tough reality check for Lions fans hopeful that the team had reached a [...]

Detroit Lions ROAR into the Playoffs

The Detroit Lions face the New Orleans Saints tomorrow night at 8 PM. The Lions went 10-6 in 2011, finishing 2nd in the NFC North. The Bleacher Report has a nice preview of the game, and while nobody is giving the Lions much of a chance, there’s no doubt that we are one of the [...]

A Very Michigan Thanksgiving

Turkey by Vaughan Thanksgiving is just around the corner and over a million Michiganians will soon be hitting the road to attend family get-togethers and enjoying annual traditions. To help get ready for the upcoming holiday we have compiled a bunch of informative and entertaining Thanksgiving related links for you to enjoy. Share this:

Five Things You Need to Know: Lions & Tigers & Bears Edition

UPDATE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011 On Monday night the Lions beat the Bears 24-13 to move to 5-0. Quarterback Matthew Stafford summed up the energy and the role of the crowd: “It was up there. I mean, it was unbelievable. You know, especially early on some of those third downs, you couldn’t hear yourself think and [...]

2011 Detroit Lions Preview

The Detroit Lions open the 2011 season with if not high expectations, at least expectations. That alone is enough for a little excitement. A little. From headlines like “The Lions might be … good” and “Detroit Lions: Why They Are a Sexier Pick Than the Houston Texans”, you can tell that nobody is letting the [...]

Seeking Michigan: Gobblers and the Gridiron

Seeking Michigan was established to connect you to the stories of our great state. The name is derived from the state motto: Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” Visit them regularly for a dynamic & evolving look at Michigan’s cultural heritage. 1934 Thanksgiving Day Game University of [...]

Detroit Lions gear up for the 2010 NFL Draft

With the St. Louis Rams appearing to be locked in on Oklahoma’s QB Sam Bradford with the #1 pick tomorrow night in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Shutdown Corner’s Mock Draft shows what the smart money is saying everywhere – the Lions selecting Nebraska’s monster defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. They write: We’ve said it before, [...]

Pontiac Silverdome – Sold!

Abandoned Pontiac Silverdome by Derek Farr The Detroit News reports that the long-shuttered Pontiac Silverdome has been sold for a mere $583,000 as the home for a soccer league. However, with a cost over $55 million to construct: “This was a giveaway,” said David J. Leitch, a broker with an Auburn Hills based realty firm. [...]

Detroit Lions Win for the first time since December 23, 2007

In honor of the Detroit Lions FINALLY snapping their epic 644 day losing streak (thanks Mitch for calculating that), here’s the NFL Network’s highlight reel. The game featured a goal line stand, a Matthew Stafford run and while it wasn’t always pretty, it’s nice to have something in the “W” column. In blue cats, orange [...]

Matthew Stafford shares his draft day thoughts on Letterman’s Top 10

Monday night on CBS’s Late Night with David Letterman the Lion’s #1 draft pick presented the “Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Matthew Stafford’s Mind On Draft Day.” Stafford signed a record setting six-year contract that contains $41.7 million in guaranteed money and carries a total value of up to $78 million if he reaches [...]