LOS ANGELES — As my Spirit Airlines flight taxied toward the runway on its way to Los Angeles the pilot shattered the random talking with an unusual announcement of his own. “I see there are a lot of Lions fans on our flight today,” he said. “I am not a Lions fan. My team did…
In today’s NFL, the line between aggressive play and unsportsmanlike conduct can often blur. Detroit Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph has faced an unwarranted storm of controversy after the team’s playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams. Despite allegations of being a dirty player, evidence and support from his team suggest otherwise. Kerby Joseph, a second-year…
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sat by himself in the corner of a joyous dressing room, adjusting his jewelry for a night on the town. But before leaving he made a bold proclamation. The Lions train kept a rolling late Sunday night with the biggest win in Lions history. Their 24-23 Super Wildcard victory came…
In front of a thunderous 66,367 fans echoing through Ford Field, the Detroit Lions achieved history: their first playoff victory in over three decades. The air was electric as the Lions’ offense, displaying a near-unstoppable rhythm, ended the season for Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions’ defense rose to the occasion when…
The story of Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions is one of resilience and vindication. Once the face of the Los Angeles Rams, Goff found himself in the midst of controversy and conflict. After a successful tenure with the Rams, boasting a 42-27 record, 18,171 yards, and 107 touchdowns, the relationship with Head Coach Sean…
You won’t get beat up. You won’t get smacked. But do not wear a Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford jersey into Eastern Market establishment Thomas MaGee’s prior to the Detroit Lions wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Detroit Rams shirts are also banned. “You will kindly be asked to leave,” said bar owner…
How long before we see one of those annoying Detroit Rams T-shirts? And how long will it take for someone to want to rip it off and throw it in the garbage? This week, I embrace the chaos of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford returning for his first playoff game at Ford Field. How…
The Detroit Lions, with their sights set on a coveted 2nd seed in the NFC playoffs, knew that their fate in Week 18 hinged on more than just their own performance. While they needed a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in their 1:00 PM game, their playoff positioning also depended on the outcomes of the…
The Detroit Lions find themselves in comfortable yet unfamiliar territory heading into their Week 18 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions (11-5) have clinched a playoff berth, but are angry and irritated following a controversial loss last week against the Dallas Cowboys. The NFC North Champs chance to claim the second seed in the…
This is what happens when good players become great and fringe players become good. This is what happens when a player falls out of rotation because of injury and tries to return to a crowded back field. Players pop off. C.J. Gardner Johnson wants his old spot back Sunday after spending most of the…