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MITCH ALBOM | WASHINGTON 25, DETROIT 17
Lions blacked out — and that’s a good thing
“Tickets remain. That was the story Sunday. For the first time at Ford Field, the Lions couldn’t sell out; the game was not televised. Some called this sad. Others called it merciful. Many didn’t notice.”
MICHAEL ROSENBERG | LIONS TALKING POINTS
0-16 becoming more and more of a possibility
My son, Grant, turned 6 years old today. I don’t remember much when I was 6, but I grew up watching the Detroit Lions lose every year. I have been a fan since I was a young boy. The Lions have won one playoff game since the 50’s. Needless to say, they have never even appeared in a Super Bowl, much less win one.
Last year as I was making my son a family fan, I noticed that he would get greatly disappointed after every game the Lions would lose. I came to realize that this was not a family tradition that should be continued but a curse that should be broken. It was really hard for me to see him disappionted every Sunday.
This year I have decided that I need to reverse the curse. I have lived a depressing NFL fan life for too many years. I cannot do this to my son. It just would not be right. Michigan has the winningest college football program in the country. Even though they are having a rebuilding year, I know they have always been, and will be again, one of the best teams. Not so, for the Lions.
It is hard, however, because Grant sees my commitment to the Lions, and this motivates him. I am trying to change (or at least hide it).
I am working on making him a Colts fan. His Poppy is working on making him a Bear fan. Anything would be better than what I have had to put up with all my life. Please pray God’s mercy on his life!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
i know how that feels. my team was 1-15 last year(guess who). my one consolation was in the super bowl. the lions have a solace in that matt millen is seeking alternate employment, an event that would have been a blessing 10 years ago but is but a light at the end of a long tunnel now.