Thank You Scwartz et al.

[tsbilly]

I was born and raised in Ann Arbor and have always been a huge sports fan. Much of this was because of my Father.

I have seen Michigan football win numerous Big Ten Titles and a National Championship. I have seen Michigan basketball win a National Championship as well as great seasons with the Fab Five. I have seen the Tigers go to the World Series (Alive, but too young in '84) I have seen the Pistons win three championships, one in person. I have seen the Red Wings be the dominant NHL franchise for two decades.

However, never in my life have I heard my Father be so hopeful and happy over a sports team. In his entire life the Lions have won a single playoff game.

Thankfully, for some reason, I have always been a huge fan of UM football and Red Wings hockey. I have been justly rewarded.

I have never been much of an NFL follower. (UM was great during my young years then I went to GVSU 1999-2003. I never needed the Lions to be good)

Tonight, talking to my Dad on the phone, I could hear the smile on his face. I live hundreds of miles away and, through the phone, I got hyped just listening to him recount the game.

I always wondered why he got upset over the Lions. "They are the Lions" I always thought. I was just thankful we had Barry for a while (and forever in Tecmo Super Bowl).

Thank you Jim Schwartz. Thank You Cunningham, Linehan Stafford, Suh, Vanden Bosch, Johnson, Avril, Delmas, etc.. I had a special moment today, and I know my Dad did.

This is not the same old Lions.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I don't thank any of them. I've been here for 45 years, they've been here for 3. If anything they should thank me.

 

[grandy]

I'm not thanking anyone, it's been 3 freakin' games, win something more than that and I'll consider it.

 

[lions2011]

thank them for doing their jobs....nope

thank them for finally putting a product on the field that doesn't make me ill every Sunday.....nope

I'll thank them when Im sitting on Woodward watching the parade.