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Location: Detroit, Mich. | Stadium: Ford Field (64,500) | Chairman/Owner: William Clay Ford | President/CEO: Matt Millen
Coach: Rod Marinelli | League Championships: 4
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Lions report: Inside slant
 

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Despite their dreadful record in recent years -- and a half-century without a championship -- the Lions continue to have a passionate fan base in Detroit.

Fans have vented their frustration with president Matt Millen by marching outside the stadium instead of simply staying away. The Lions have sold out every game since moving to Ford Field in 2002.

The Lions are top talk-radio chatter. Stories about them generate a ton of hits on local newspaper Web sites, even in the offseason.

Some are fed up and not coming back, but not many.

The renewal rate for season tickets is approaching 90 percent, according to chief operating officer Tom Lewand, even though the Lions have gone 31-81 over the past seven seasons and just raised prices for most tickets.

"The loyalty that our fans have shown is nothing short of phenomenal," Lewand said.

But the Detroit economy has been tough an all teams, even the successful Pistons and Red Wings, and the Lions have not been immune.

The Lions have introduced the first split-season ticket packages since Ford Field opened. The five-game plans -- named for Lions greats Joe Schmidt and Lem Barney -- start as low as $230.

Referring to the Lions' owners, Lewand said: "The Fords have always been proponents of affordable options."

Lewand said the Lions sold 50 of the packages by noon the first day.

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May 11, 2008 3:50 pm
Ok Brett Favre retired we all no but im curious on what you guys think who is the best q.b in our NFC North division? The Lions got the vet in Kitna but is he better then the others, Minnesota's Tarvaris Jackson and Booty gets the job, Green Bay's ...(more)
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May 10, 2008 7:55 am

No love loss here for the Bears, thats no secret.  But I want to attempt to analyze old Chicago. (calm down bears fans Ill try to be objective... coming from this viewpoint)

  • I once read on the bathroom wall at a tigers game:  the best thing to come out of chicago was the fire of 1871.  ok ...(more)
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May 12, 2008 6:02 pm

The power rankings for espn came out today.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking?season=2008&week=0

They have Lions number 29. I dont know about you but i think they should be higher then 29.

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May 15, 2008 12:07 pm
Okay footabll heads; here are the players and the teams they signed to. Highlighed are some of the guys we were high on maybe seeing in a Steelers uniform. But a lot of your questions will get answered as to who went where and this is for eve ...(more)
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May 13, 2008 8:45 am

Now that kinda scares me you give KJ a gooood o-line to block for him just watch what he can do yea he's had some injuries but he will come back determined and ready to play since the Lions cut him. watch for him to have a break out year if the Patriots get a steal and grab h ...(more)

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May 12, 2008 9:35 am
(POLL)

 

Who do you think will run for the most yards in their rookie season?

This was a deep rb draft and may be known for that for yrs to come.  I see a ton of potential,  but then again ~ You know what that rock on top of that hill and a rookie running back have in common?  Potential.   yep thats all they got.

here, Ill get on with that..

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May 14, 2008 5:42 pm
Lets face it: 3 things have to happen before the Lions will win just 1 playoff game:

1 Matt Millen needs to be fired or resign.

2 The Ford family needs to sell the Lions to an owner who is more interested in winning than just making money.

The Lions are their hobby and they treat the team like chess pieces rather than ath ...(more)

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May 3, 2008 1:14 pm
What's everybodys take on Tatum Bell? Does anyone feel like I do about him? I said he was a mistake when we traded for him and so that has proved right. Tatum Bell was OK with Shanahan running the show but since has completely stunk including his poor, unproductive, and lackluster stint with the ...(more)
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April 25, 2008 12:52 am
(POLL) In our division who do you guys think is your biggest rival.
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May 12, 2008 1:44 pm

Breakout playerCalvin Johnson     The guy is just amazing.  Being in the league for a year, he is ready to do some amazing things.

Disappointing playerJared Allen   ...(more)

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May 9, 2008 8:38 pm

I'm afraid to answer my own question.  If Kitna says 10 then I'm behind him if he says 8 I say grow some and have some confidence in yourself and your team. I think its a good thing to have a goal to reach so I say we will win 10. Lets all hope'

GO Lions

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April 22, 2008 11:46 pm