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The Detroit Lions have finally managed to break the NFL's second longest losing streak in league history. Now that the euphoria has settled, we can now reflect on what this victory means.It means the Lions, the modern example of futility, will not break the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' record losing streak.
It means Matthew Stafford will not have to look over his shoulder for fear of being replaced by Daunte Culpepper simply ...
NFL Week Three Preview | Washington Redskins @ Detroit Lions
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Zac Snyder in NFL
Matt and Zac Snyder of Bleacher Report and mittensportsreport.com break down this week's Detroit Lions football match-up.
When the Lions have the ball...
Detroit's passing attack vs. Washington's defensive backs
Zac says: Matthew Stafford's success has only come in flashes. From time to time, he's been able to show the physical gifts that made him the number one overall pick in the draft last April. Along with the good has been ...
Pennant Chase Preview | Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Zac Snyder in MLB
The Detroit Tigers head to Chicago for their final road series of the season. The White Sox are coming off a sweep at the hand of those pesky Minnesota Twins and are winners of just two of their last ten. The AL Central's third best team is fading fast, a trend the Tigers hope continues.
Meanwhile, the Tigers will keep an eye on Kansas City where the Twins will run ...
Pennant Chase Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians
Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Zac Snyder in MLB
The Detroit Tigers will begin a pivotal road series in Cleveland Tuesday night. With the second-place Twins playing at the third-place Chicago White Sox, it will be important for the Tigers to take care of business against a team they should beat.Unfortunately, the Tigers have had trouble in similar situations, as shown in their recent difficulties with the Kansas City Royals.
The Detroit pitchers each have favorable stats against Cleveland so ...
The Detroit Tigers are set for a three-game weekend series with the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. The Tigers find themselves with a shrinking division lead and a crucial series with the very team that has eaten away at that lead.This will be the Tigers final trip to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and no one will be sad to see it go. The fast turf and grayish dome ...
The Lions Must Be Home, Tigers Afflicted With Feline Flu
Posted: 17th September 2009 by Zac Snyder in MLB
Forget the swine flu, we have a bigger problem in Detroit—Feline flu.
Until recently, the feline flu was not considered contagious. It appears this strain is mutating as evidence has surfaced that Tigers are now susceptible to the disease once only thought to plague Lions.
Symptoms:
Lack of Offense
Lack of Defense
Inability to perform in the clutch
Poor results
High frustration
While the Lions have shown symptoms for nearly ten years, the Tigers began showing serious symptoms ...
NFL Week 1 Preview | Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints
Posted: 11th September 2009 by Zac Snyder in NFL
Matt and Zac Snyder of Bleacher Report and mittensportsreport.com break down this week's Detroit Lions football match-up.
When the Lions have the ball...
Detroit's passing attack vs. New Orleans' defensive backs
Zac says: On one hand, Matthew Stafford used the preseason to show off the physical gifts that made him the first overall pick. On the other hand, he threw a pick in each game. This season will be a ...
The roller coaster that has been the Detroit Tigers road play pulls into the friendly station of Comerica Park, for a four game weekend series with the Toronto Blue Jays. The last bizarro road trip saw the Tigers sweep three in Tampa Bay and then drop three straight in Kansas City. Perhaps this season is beginning to look a lot like 2006 with the Royals once again doing their ...