Sad state of the Lions
We had discussion in the office Saturday night about the Detroit Lions. The question was whether a preview of their game against the Minnesota Vikings belonged on the front page of Sunday’s paper.
In the past, this was a no brainer. NFL games are a big deal. Normally, the preview goes on the front page. But, in this case, we decided that a game pitting a mediocre Minnesota team against a pitiful Lions squad didn’t carry much appeal. There are more interesting things going on in the world of sports. So, we pushed it inside to Page 5B.
Do you still watch the Lion games? Personally, I have found my interest waning. In previous years, I set aside three hours every Sunday afternoon for the Lions. Family commitments and jobs around the house got shifted. I still watch the games now, but it is not appointment TV. If something else is going on, I don’t mind missing parts of the games.
That’s the sad legacy of Lions president Matt Millen. He has made us apathetic.
December 13th, 2006 at 10:37 am
Sure am glad I’m a Bears fan. I grew up in Chicago so am a home grown fan. I have endured a lot of dismal seasons just like Lions fans have. But every once in a while the Bears wake up from their hibernation and have a couple of good seasons. I’m hoping they get their second Super Bowl ring.
December 14th, 2006 at 5:14 am
Niles Kruger nkruger@monroenews.com
Yes, Allan, the Bears have suffered through some lean years, but at least you have a Super Bowl season and a few other good years like this year to savor.
For the Lions, it has been a 50-year nightmare with just one playoff win. There has been precious little to cheer about other than Billy Sims and Barry Sanders.