November 23, 2017: Fantasy Turkey

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What other reason is there to watch the now three games on Thanksgiving Day & Night?  It used to be different. Well, maybe not so different.  The Lions have always sucked.  There was the whole Barry Sanders era; he was … Continued

November 21, 2017: One of Six

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After the brutal fantasy loss last week, my playoff life is on the line from here on out.   No chance for error, plus I still need help.  Why is it that I still feel pretty good? Getting another win … Continued

November 20, 2017: Wide Right

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Lining up for that game tying/game winning FG is always nerve wracking.  I’ve gotten down on my knees before, hoping the kick would go in.  Sometimes it does… sometimes it doesn’t.  Most times it’s at least close.  Sunday’s Bears game … Continued

November 19, 2017: Owning Them

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I was very happy to get to watch most of the Blackhawks game Saturday night at the Penguins.  Remembering the season opener, and the beat down we put on them, I figured that the Penguins would be out for blood.  … Continued

November 18, 2017: Wanting It

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My son has this Charlie Brown book.  He’s the pitcher/coach of his baseball team, and he has never won a game.  He talks about just wanting to know how it feels to actually win a game.  That’s where I find … Continued

November 17, 2017: Week 11 Lions at Bears

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A week later, that excitement which overflowed before the Packers game is gone.  It’s back to the waiting game; that game we have played for the past “fill in the blank” number of years.  Do you count all those years … Continued

November 16, 2017: Wading Through It

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OK, so we settled it, right?  Jake is not coming back.  Wait, did I say I was OK with that?  Anyways, there is another… his name is Wade Davis.  As we continue wading through it, will he be brought back … Continued

November 14, 2017: The Return of Niko

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Not the most famous of returns… it’s not like the most famous one panned out anyways.  Yet, the return of Niko Mirotic to the practice floor is notable for other reasons. It’s not DRose returning from one of his many … Continued