This year Lions even better than last
by fatMike on Dec 17, 2009 4:06 PM EST
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It's this simple people. The NFL will step in this year and demand change (not the kind Obama brought us). This is overdue and WILL happen this season end. I expect the NFL will demand the fords make appropriate moves that will get the team to at least 500 or the Fords will be forced to sell. Yes I said Forced.
The longer you fools overlook the obvious problem here and keep fuelling the fire by going to the games. A good business man like Ford will keep cashing the checks and do little in return. (as he’s proven)
I wish I didn't have to report this to you Einstein’s but it needed to be said. I congratulate you on 4 blackouts out of 7. This is a step in the right direction.
Either the Fords are the laughing stock of the NFL owners or they ALL laugh at Michiganders for putting up with this crap. Do you want to participate in this BS and be laughed at? I don't
Down with the Fords! Or else!
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A true pioneer
You have opened my eyes, sir.
I highly doubt anyone here at this blog had any inkling that the ownership of this team was a major issue. That said, I might be mistaken, but I’m pretty sure the NFL can’t force the Fords to sell the team.
I assure you, friend, nothing you put in this post is news to anyone, Lions fan or otherwise. I’m not sure if you meant it as a backhanded joke or if you really are that clueless, but either way, please never post here again. Thanks. :)
they can but not b/c they suck
ford would have to be seen killing some on or raping kids or selling meth out of the bathrooms ..really any thing that makes the nfl look bad
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
Nate
can Sean or someone just delete jibberish like this?
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
There's a difference between having a dumb opinion and just being an absolute douche
In this case this guy is the latter.
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I was out of line...sorry
Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, and to express it publicly. I was being a jerk for saying to delete the post.
He should post as often as he wants; I will just remember not to read them.
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
No, I was referring to KDawg's comment (I'm assuming he is referring to the whole rbanner saga)
There are some people who have opinions that I think are moronic, but then are people who are just straight up dbags (like this guy). I would just delete the post, but then the comments (and this conversation) will be gone with it.
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Don't know what rbanner is
but I re-thought my question to Nate about deleting the post, and realized that I was being a douche for even saying that. Yes, the guy was a douche too, but I had no right either.
As soon as we get to that level of thinking on a blog, we might as well be in China. Anyway, y’all are great.
Has anyone ever tried to get a block of seats together or organize a pre-game tailgate for POD members? It would be fun to meet guys like Sean, Nate, KDawg, BennieBlades, Latif, and the rest of the gang.
….or, is that just a powder keg?
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
I think it would be great too!
Maybe one of us can write an article to gauge interest from the community. We should do it before the season ends as I am sure that some of the guys will be inactive during the off season, yes?
It would be awesome to get 10-20 die hards together for a game. I am sure we could get group sales to open a block of tix for us with a special promo code so that we could all sit together.
We will obviously pick a realistic win…it probably won’t be a whole lot of fun to get everyone together for a Philly or Giants game. You never know though…every year is a new year.
This group has got to be one of the greatest groups of Lions fans ever…AND THAT CAN’T BE ANYTHING BUT FUN!!
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
Some guys are inactive in the offseason.....
But the true diehards (like me…at least until I find a job, if I ever do) are here all year.
I'll be here
Barring in unfortunate circumstances.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 18, 2009 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
I think I actually posted more
during the offseason.
Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain. Lily Tomlin
by Leapin Lion on Dec 18, 2009 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the draft talk really hypes up then
We go sorta crazy earlier this year…I think that was when POD shot up memberships.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 18, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
We actually have someone at SBN who helps set these types of things up
Other sites have done them in the past.
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cool. we have to do it.
like I said, 10-20 POD guys would be an awesome game. And I usually hate watching the games with people. But, POD’rs understand my passion! :-)
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
Would be tough for me to come
I’d have to fork out quite a bit of cash for the plane trip…Love to do it though.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 18, 2009 2:00 AM EST up reply actions
how are are you coming from?
you have great posts…definitely want to see you at the game!
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
how FAR are you coming from
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
bummer...
maybe I’ll just send you the video then. lol…
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
That would be awesome
Shipping might cost a bit though…
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 18, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
naa just stand at the air port till you fid some one going there lol
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
SAGA?
I have become a saga? I am a story about Scandinavian history?
That must make the Lions a Greek tragedy!
Lol
Well the whole thing with Stafford, you, and KDawg sure seemed like a saga to me.
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Now is that the Don Blake version
or the Beta Ray Bill or the Eric Masterson version or the Jake Olsen version or the Dargo Ktor version…this is why I don’t do Thor!
I read the Saga of Eric the Red
Half the people in it are like trailer trash with horned helmets.
Oh wait, those are Vikings fans.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
yeah......
I highly doubt the NFL can/will force them to sell…….but I can see Ford’s lazy ass selling the team because of poor attendance/revenue rather then doing the right thing and working hard to make this team look like a real NFL franchise. At least the people he put in charge (even if they were Millen’s flunkys……talking about lazy) seem to be willing to put the effort into rebuilding this team.
The Ford's???????
Who is he talking about? Isn’t George Richards still the owner?
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
Hey Jackass
Yeah you author boy……
You have the gull to come here and call us fools, and sarcastically insult us by using the name Einstein in a derogatory manner, yet you have only made 1 post and 1 comment on this blog? Who the fuck do you think you are? You don’t know anyone here from Adam, and you certainly don’t know what we think about anything to do with the Lions, the front office, or the ownership! Why don’t you take some time to catch up, by reading before you let your dick washers flap in the breeze. Until then, have a coke and a smile and STFU!
I'm running out of patience with morons like you
You come on here and insult everyone… meet the ban stick.
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+1
Agreed. Makes RBanner seem like a real Lions fan!!
I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver
Pic - me vs. Bears fans
Einstein
it is “Einsteins” not “einstein’s”
I know everyone wants to constantly put blame on Ford but…
if I were Mike Holmgren or a Parcells and I was looking for a management job, i think Ford would be the kind of owner I’d be looking for. He has shown that he will stay out of your shit and let you do your thing for the most part. Even when you are taking big risks like drafting Big Mike Williams, etc. You don’t have to expect micromanagement—like Jones trying to shift depth chart by making Marion Barber as a “closer” RB in a timeshare? There are plenty of examples of owners infringing and getting their noses into the business that should be left to coaching staff. I mean, really, if you want to coach, spend 20-30 years involved in college/pro coaching staffs—don’t hire someone and then tell them how to split reps for your backs. A more problematic owner than a guy like Ford (and us) who are pretty much aware that they know dick about the technical side of NFL football, is the owner who thinks he knows what he is doing.
Plus, Ford has enough patience and (apparently $$$) to give you PLENTY of time to show your stuff. He gave Millen too long, but don’t you think that shows he doesn’t panic when things aren’t going so well. I think we can fairly evaluate that Millen after he had time to settle in his personnel in and make the changes.
If I am putting blame anywhere, I would put it just a little lower on the food chain.
Great post!
Although most fans don’t know it, the Lions are regarded by coaches and GM’s alike as a premium job. I heard several former coaches and analysts say that last year during our search.
…for all of the reasons you mentioned.
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson
clearly Ford aint leaving
we need to deal with it…
at least he spends money and we have one of the best stadiums/training camps/coachin staffs in the league….
we need talent period… he does not make the decisions?…well …errr… his staff does with …err ,,,,minor input from him?….. hmm…. maybe he gives the thumbs up???.. who knows….
but anyway.
yes,,,,,, Millen sucked… Ford was stubborn to make a change… change has happened…. the Lions simply need talent… it won’t happen overnight… but if the drafts, Jim, and Mayhew keep doing what they are… the Lions will get there… Mayhew seems different from the other GM’s,,, i think he really wants to get this team going… or he loses his job… the pressure is on him and Jim to right the ship… to pad his resume
go or don’t go to games … it won’t change things unless there’s a true commitment to boycott them… has he threatened to sell this year with horrible attendence?….. no… even with minimal fan support the NFL has $$$..they won’t allow the Lions to fail… one of the earliest franchses .. we will have to watch and see what happens.. diehard fans like me are interested in what moves they make to improve the team
do you guys see that they are trying to improve? we can’t control injuries… clearly if Pettigrew, Smith, Stafford and CJ are at full strength we have a better chance to win offensively… Pettigrew in my opinion was the biggest loss … i think he is a CJ2 waiting to happen until we get better WRs…..I believe Jim means business… there will be more changes… he’s not a Marinelli and Mayhew is no Millen… the D needs help …
the offseason like the last offseason may be more exciting than the actual season…..
until then GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.
Yeah Right
Keep drinking the kool-aid .I’ve heard that song and dance before
It's not good to insult the fanbase, especially here
The Pride’s team may be timid, but the Pride is not.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
Pride
You must have something but I wouldnt call it pride ,maybe gas.
What is this guy, a Teabagger?
Shouldn’t you be quoting Joe the Plumber and complaining about government mind control?
I think he has hidden a secret message in all his capitalized words.
What is the most hilarious thing about the continuance of this thread......
Is that Sean banned the guy on the first day!
HAHAHA!!!
See above.....right under my "Hey Jackass" post.....
I’m running out of patience with morons like you
You come on here and insult everyone… meet the ban stick.
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by Sean Yuille on Dec 17, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sean busted out the big " You are banned" stick
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
Spooning
Maybe you guys should get together and spoon and talk about the useless Lions and how thier going to be great next year HA keep drinking the kool-aid
14 comments now, all of them this negative or worse (with nothing to back them up)
Textbook troll.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
I hate the White Sox...
But this is very fitting for rut1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJNCSuL-lEM
CYA
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