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The talents of Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson are underused

By Steve Neavling on December 26, 2012   Lions, posts, Sports  

The talents of Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson are underused

Calvin Johnson will go down in the NFL record books, as one of the league’s greatest wide receivers. Maybe even the greatest. If only the Lions would try to score points with him.

Lions blow comeback opportunities; Wolverines take last-minute victory

By Gordie Fall on November 13, 2012   Lions, posts, Sports  

Lions blow comeback opportunities; Wolverines take last-minute victory

In sports, and in life, things sometimes come down to simply having a chance to succeed. Not even taking that chance, just having it. Because if you are taken out of ever having a chance to win, there’s no hope.

Lions squander chances to beat 49ers with weak ground game

By Gordie Fall on September 17, 2012   Lions, posts, Sports  

Lions squander chances to beat 49ers with weak ground game

The Lions are good enough to hang with any team, but not enough to beat them. The Lions are good enough for consistent field goals, but can’t crack through to the end zone when it matters.

Lions unveil new banners, with small logo mistake

By Gordie Fall on September 15, 2012   Lions, posts, Sports  

Lions unveil new banners, with small logo mistake

On Sunday, the Lions unveiled fifteen banners to celebrate their achievements, for the first time since moving to Ford Field. It was something that many fans had hoped for, and the team finally came through.

NFL Preview: Everything you need to know about the 2012 season – and more

By Gordie Fall on September 9, 2012   Lions, posts, Sports  

NFL Preview: Everything you need to know about the 2012 season – and more

With this preview, I’ll try to explain how teams are built, the best players to watch for, and where that team is going in 2012.

Lions back at training camp with renewed hope, expectations

By Gordie Fall on July 27, 2012   Headline, Lions, posts, Sports  

Lions back at training camp with renewed hope, expectations

The Detroit Lions open up camp today in Allen Park, officially beginning one of the most anticipated Lions seasons in recent memory.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

Gordie Fall

Gordon Fall has been around the Detroit sports scene for his entire life and even entered the world with a Red Wings hockey stick in hand. With a variety of connections around the Detroit area, Fall will be presenting the unspoken, yet optimistic truth of our city’s sports scene.

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