Oh to be a Lion's Fan

[raulduke_007]

Over 40 years and counting as a fan and today my brothers & friends were joking that the 1st half was bizarre because we were struggling to comprehend the success we were having and could it really be possible that the franchise had changed. The funniest thing was in 2nd half when it all turned to sh!t we werent screaming and yelling but laughing and joking about the collapse. If you have been a fan of this team for any length of time you are basically immune to failure & disapointment. PS kick the f'ing fg lol.

 

[BGI User 1596]

Geoff has TR stone feet……human statue choke!

 

[raulduke_007]

Geoff has TR stone feet……human statue choke!

They were actually better than Reynolds stone hands. 😂

 

[BGI User 1596]

They were actually better than Reynolds stone hands. 😂

Unbelievable how they forget mid game how to catch a ball.

 

[raulduke_007]

Unbelievable how they forget mid game how to catch a ball.

And Dan forgot how to count. As Romeo said in Tin Cup sometimes par is good enough to win.

 

[edub72]

You have to kick those FGs on the road. Especially a 42-43 yarder to go up 27-10 (3 scores) Screw the metrics. 49ers tied the score within 4 minutes after Lions didn’t convert

 

[wi_hoosier]

Over 40 years and counting as a fan and today my brothers & friends were joking that the 1st half was bizarre because we were struggling to comprehend the success we were having and could it really be possible that the franchise had changed. The funniest thing was in 2nd half when it all turned to sh!t we werent screaming and yelling but laughing and joking about the collapse. If you have been a fan of this team for any length of time you are basically immune to failure & disapointment. PS kick the f'ing fg lol.

Campbell left 6 points on the board for his insistent belief in "race for 30." Funny thing is... if he would have taken the first FG, and then the second, he would have been the first to 30 with a 30-27 lead. Great coaches can read the room and make the adjustments to the plan when the need arises. I'm not a Lions fan, but I hope he and that team get more opportunities like they had today.

 

[raulduke_007]

You have to kick those FGs on the road. Especially a 42-43 yarder to go up 27-10 (3 scores) Screw the metrics. 49ers tied the score within 4 minutes after Lions didn’t convert

Oh we all wanted him to kick the fg. We knew going 3 scores was more important than converting 4th down. We were slamming Andy Reid when he chose to go for it instead of going for fg to put KC up 10. The decision not to attempt to tie the game in the 4th was even harder to understand.

 

[HDK]

Those gambles are great when they work, not so great when they don't. And they tend to not work as well in the playoffs as they do in the regular season build up to the playoffs. And when they don't work, the other team's receivers start catching 50-yard passes that miraculously bounce off your defensive back's face mask.

 

[notredame79]

Wife’s family is heartbroken….:and po’d!!!!

 

[sjb75]

Over 40 years and counting as a fan and today my brothers & friends were joking that the 1st half was bizarre because we were struggling to comprehend the success we were having and could it really be possible that the franchise had changed. The funniest thing was in 2nd half when it all turned to sh!t we werent screaming and yelling but laughing and joking about the collapse. If you have been a fan of this team for any length of time you are basically immune to failure & disapointment. PS kick the f'ing fg lol.

Coaching from a couch is easy.

Odd group.

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

Go for the FG to make it 3 possessions in the first scenario and tie the game in the 2nd scenario. I suspect the thinking was Niners offense was gonna come alive at some point and it did as they were unstoppable in the 2nd half and Campbell wanted to pile on as many points as possible to win.

 

[ivan brunetti]

Overall, it was a good season. As long as the Lions progress a bit more next year, for once we may be seeing a fun period for being a Lions fan. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day!

 

[raulduke_007]

Coaching from a couch is easy.

Odd group.

So is minding your business. You just always got to be a sh!tbird in every thread.

 

[TDIrish27]

I could see taking a shot up 14 .

But there was nothing logical to me about not tieing it up.

I'll chalk it up to a coach being in that arena for the 1st time and being a bit too emotional.

 

[Chitown11]

Unbelievable how they forget mid game how to catch a ball.

And forgot that St. Brown was their best receiver

 

[HarlemIrish]

Over 40 years and counting as a fan and today my brothers & friends were joking that the 1st half was bizarre because we were struggling to comprehend the success we were having and could it really be possible that the franchise had changed. The funniest thing was in 2nd half when it all turned to sh!t we werent screaming and yelling but laughing and joking about the collapse. If you have been a fan of this team for any length of time you are basically immune to failure & disapointment. PS kick the f'ing fg lol.

I was in Detroit last year to watch Yanks/Tigers series. I met some real down to earth Tiger/Lion fans. Pointed me in the right direction for famous Detroit pizza ( original Buddy's) and some beers in Cork Town. Reynolds killed the momentum of the Lions. I agree they should have taken that 48 yard fg try but that's no chip shot. BTW has any Detroit fans here gone into Downtown Detroit Athletic Club ?

 

[Holycrossover3]

I was at the game yesterday and both playoff games in Detroit beforehand. So so brutal. 2H felt unfortunately like a brutal Irish loss from the past… the Ayiuk catch off our DB’s facemask felt like the opposite of destiny. Cursed.

 

[raulduke_007]

I was at the game yesterday and both playoff games in Detroit beforehand. So so brutal. 2H felt unfortunately like a brutal Irish loss from the past… the Ayiuk catch off our DB’s facemask felt like the opposite of destiny. Cursed.

That was the oh sh!t moment.

 

[Holycrossover3]

That was the oh sh!t moment.

Gary Gray moment. Or Ambrose Wooden vs USC in 2005. Woof.

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

I was at the game yesterday and both playoff games in Detroit beforehand. So so brutal. 2H felt unfortunately like a brutal Irish loss from the past… the Ayiuk catch off our DB’s facemask felt like the opposite of destiny. Cursed.

There was a PI on that play. May have not made much of a difference.

 

[Holycrossover3]

There was a PI on that play. May have not made much of a difference.

They picked up the flag. Our luck with a pick they would’ve upheld it. Was a god awful call anyway. Imagine if he was the receiver, 0% shot they’d call offensive PI.

 

[BGI User 756]

They were actually better than Reynolds stone hands. 😂

This. 2 drops, a penalty. But Dan should have taken the points at 24-10

 

[BGI User 756]

Coaching from a couch is easy.

Odd group.

hmm. You never used that line to defend MF

 

[Holycrossover3]

This. 2 drops, a penalty. But Dan should have taken the points at 24-10

Easy to say when they don’t convert. Reynolds catches it, Campbell is a genius. Missed 47 yard FG, it’s another boneheaded decision…

 

[BGI User 756]

Easy to say when they don’t convert. Reynolds catches it, Campbell is a genius. Missed 47 yard FG, it’s another boneheaded decision…

for sure. Agree Reynolds should have caught it (dropped another easy one; he played at Kutztown). But playing away, game is in control, Badgley was very accurate this year, up 3 scores if make it. Take the points. Not a boneheaded decision if kicker misses. Remember, you have to make the first down and still make a TD, that is increasing risk, decreasing probability of a TD

 

[Holycrossover3]

for sure. Agree Reynolds should have caught it (dropped another easy one; he played at Kutztown). But playing away, game is in control, Badgley was very accurate this year, up 3 scores if make it. Take the points. Not a boneheaded decision if kicker misses. Remember, you have to make the first down and still make a TD, that is increasing risk, decreasing probability of a TD

I do agree. 3 possession game is worth the risk of a missed 47 yarder.

 

[theskibro]

Over 40 years and counting as a fan and today my brothers & friends were joking that the 1st half was bizarre because we were struggling to comprehend the success we were having and could it really be possible that the franchise had changed. The funniest thing was in 2nd half when it all turned to sh!t we werent screaming and yelling but laughing and joking about the collapse. If you have been a fan of this team for any length of time you are basically immune to failure & disapointment. PS kick the f'ing fg lol.

Well I think you have a good healthy perspective I have to say that I have not watched pro football in like 30 some odd years- other than the Super Bowl to be social at parties, etc

I have it up for 2 reasons 1- can’t tolerate the disrespect for the country and fans whether it’s kneeling or going on strike or some other crap. 2- the lack of accountability for screwing up. These guys make huge bucks n make stupid penalties n mistakes. No one sits or gets reprimanded. It’s a soft game.

So I watched the 2 playoff games because we have company who wanted to watch n I am more confident than ever that it’s a bad product

Dropped balls, penalties, taunting, stupid decisions not to kick a fg. And these people get paid.

 

[Holycrossover3]

Well I think you have a good healthy perspective I have to say that I have not watched pro football in like 30 some odd years- other than the Super Bowl to be social at parties, etc

I have it up for 2 reasons 1- can’t tolerate the disrespect for the country and fans whether it’s kneeling or going on strike or some other crap. 2- the lack of accountability for screwing up. These guys make huge bucks n make stupid penalties n mistakes. No one sits or gets reprimanded. It’s a soft game.

So I watched the 2 playoff games because we have company who wanted to watch n I am more confident than ever that it’s a bad product

Dropped balls, penalties, taunting, stupid decisions not to kick a fg. And these people get paid.

You’re going to be disappointed when the new NCAA football model gets fully implemented over the next 10 years. Everything pointing to more similarities between the NFL and college.

 

[theskibro]

You’re going to be disappointed when the new NCAA football model gets fully implemented over the next 10 years. Everything pointing to more similarities between the NFL and college.

I know n I’m wondering if there is anything left in life for enjoyment when it seems all that is good is being destroyed. Sad

 

[sjb75]

Well I think you have a good healthy perspective I have to say that I have not watched pro football in like 30 some odd years- other than the Super Bowl to be social at parties, etc

I have it up for 2 reasons 1- can’t tolerate the disrespect for the country and fans whether it’s kneeling or going on strike or some other crap. 2- the lack of accountability for screwing up. These guys make huge bucks n make stupid penalties n mistakes. No one sits or gets reprimanded. It’s a soft game.

So I watched the 2 playoff games because we have company who wanted to watch n I am more confident than ever that it’s a bad product

Dropped balls, penalties, taunting, stupid decisions not to kick a fg. And these people get paid.

No one gives a shit if you do not enjoy the NFL. So fu..ing what.

 

[HarlemIrish]

No one gives a shit if you do not enjoy the NFL. So fu..ing what.

Why are you so worked up whether he enjoys the NFL or not?

 

[Terry Jillery]

You have to kick those FGs on the road. Especially a 42-43 yarder to go up 27-10 (3 scores) Screw the metrics. 49ers tied the score within 4 minutes after Lions didn’t convert

The kicker is like 50% from that distance. They got that far bc of their coach. It was the right call.

 

[francade]

No one gives a shit if you do not enjoy the NFL. So fu..ing what.

Why are you so worked up whether he enjoys the NFL or not?

Can’t we all just get along? 😜

 

[Chitown11]

Why are you so worked up whether he enjoys the NFL or not?

Like ive said before hes from the land of fruits and nuts. We all know hes a nut just not sure if hes a fruit.

 

[Golson5]

Like ive said before hes from the land of fruits and nuts. We all know hes a nut just not sure if hes a fruit.

He is

 

[wicker]

for sure. Agree Reynolds should have caught it (dropped another easy one; he played at Kutztown). But playing away, game is in control, Badgley was very accurate this year, up 3 scores if make it. Take the points. Not a boneheaded decision if kicker misses. Remember, you have to make the first down and still make a TD, that is increasing risk, decreasing probability of a TD

Wrong Reynolds

 

[sjb75]

Why are you so worked up whether he enjoys the NFL or not?

Dude, if you do not enjoy the NFL, why open the thread?

 

[HarlemIrish]

Dude, if you do not enjoy the NFL, why open the thread?

Not sure. Why even respond to him?

 

[sjb75]

Well I think you have a good healthy perspective I have to say that I have not watched pro football in like 30 some odd years- other than the Super Bowl to be social at parties, etc

I have it up for 2 reasons 1- can’t tolerate the disrespect for the country and fans whether it’s kneeling or going on strike or some other crap. 2- the lack of accountability for screwing up. These guys make huge bucks n make stupid penalties n mistakes. No one sits or gets reprimanded. It’s a soft game.

So I watched the 2 playoff games because we have company who wanted to watch n I am more confident than ever that it’s a bad product

Dropped balls, penalties, taunting, stupid decisions not to kick a fg. And these people get paid.

Harlem-----I could say the same.

Why open the thread?