Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Game of the Century: 2008 Detroit Lions vs. 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In the ultimate battle of futility who is the worst winless team. In the end the Lions choke and lose...or do they win because they are losers???
NPR - Detroit Lions: Worst NFL Team Ever?
The Detroit Lions have become the first NFL team to finish the regular season with zero wins and 16 losses. The Lions' season ended Sunday with a 31-21 loss to the Packers in Green Bay, Wis.
Congress Considers Bailout for Detroit Lions
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional leaders of both parties huddled behind closed doors on Capitol Hill today in an attempt to work out a bailout package for the Detroit Lions. Items being discussed include giving the Lions a four touchdown lead prior to kickoff in all remaining games, forcing Lions' opponents to play at least one half of each game wearing blindfolds, and taking the best players from teams enjoying a bye week and adding them to the Lions' roster.
Detroit owner William Clay Ford, who was observed leaving the Senate office building with Democratic Majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada), told reporters that any one of those options would be helpful. "Not a cure-all, for sure, but a good start."
By late yesterday, a deal appeared imminent. "We're hopeful we'll be able to reach an agreement soon," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California). "But it is doubtful we'll be able to have anything in place before Thanksgiving Day."
Speaker Pelosi's remarks sent the nation's football fans into a panic, as the prospect of another Detroit collapse on national television appeared certain. The Lions, who have not won a game all year, are scheduled to play the Tennessee Titans, who have not lost a game this year.
White House spokesman Dana Perino said the President would sign any legislation that would keep Detroit afloat, at least for the remainder of the season.
"The failure of Detroit to remain competitive is a failure the American people cannot abide. We've got to give them the tools to succeed."
The Tax Foundation - Congress Considers Bailout for Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions 2008 Season Summary
Record: 0-16-0, Finished 4th in NFC North Division
NFL Season Summary
Scored 268 points (16.8/g), 27th of 32 in the NFL.
Allowed 517 points (32.3/g), 32nd of 32 in the NFL.
Differential -249 points (-15.6/g), 32nd of 32 in the NFL.
Takeaway/Giveaway Differential -9 (-0.6/g), 28th of 32 in the NFL.
Expected W-L: 2.8-13.2. (At least they exceeded expectations)
Winless Lions set new benchmark for NFL futility
"It stinks, first team to not win a game in a 16-game season," said Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson. "We can't do anything about it. We started off bad, had a couple of chances, but we let it get away. The season kind of slipped away."
Urban Dictionary defines the Detroit Lions
The definition of Detroit Lions according to the Urban Dictionary:
1) Haven't been champs since the 60s...only were good in the mid 70s and in the 90s with Barry Sanders
the lions are always screwing up
2) The laughingstock of the NFL.
Doctor: "You know what'll cheer you up?"
Sick Patient: "What's that?"
Doctor: "DETROIT LIONS!"
Sick Patient: "Hahahahahahhaha!!!!"
Sick Patient: "What's that?"
Doctor: "DETROIT LIONS!"
Sick Patient: "Hahahahahahhaha!!!!"
3) The detroit football club which is never unable to lose a game. no matter what the situation, the lions can always find a way to blow the game...
marked by poor coaching, injuries, empty potential, bad drafting, and losing to minnesoda, and a bad O-line.
even thought it was 26-14 at the final 2-minute warning, the detroit lions still foundaway to blow their 12-point lead
4) Chicago Cubs of the NFL. A Team that could have Jesus as quarterback and still will lose miserably. Used to have the greatest football player of all time, but still couldn't even get to the NFC championship
Jesus back to pass... Throws it... But it's dropped by Roy Williams. Man the Detroit Lions suck
More definitions can be found here ->http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=detroit+lions
Detroit Fan immortalizes losing season
One Detroit Lions fans (yes I do believe there is more than 1) decided to immortalize the losing by tattooing it on his chest.
0-Season
This blog is intended to document and record how terrible the Detroit Lions franchise is, especially the 2008 team that went 0-16.
No team in the history of the NFL has ever lost 16 games in one season until master architect Matt Millen engineered such a horrid roster that could accomplish this feat. Millen is not the only person who should receive credit for such a spectacular season. Something like this has many heroes. Rod Miranelli deserves much of the credit as well for this accomplishment. Granted Millen had to assemble this ultimate group of losers, but Miranelli had to teach them how to lose together.
Let's further explore this historic achievement.....
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