tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134378665307917746.post3397914081760040631..comments2023-12-26T01:55:26.015-08:00Comments on The Wrath of John: Ode to a friend and the crazy NFLJohn Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489933287811373294noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134378665307917746.post-48099000917353595412015-11-16T01:08:24.937-08:002015-11-16T01:08:24.937-08:00Thanks for the kind words Mach. They were good peo...Thanks for the kind words Mach. They were good people. As for rooting for the Lions? I did for decades, went to a lot of games and never missed them on TV when I couldn't attend. Back in the day when "blackouts" still happened due to unsold tickets, a buddy and I would travel up to Saginaw to sit in a K-Mart store to watch home games. An Arby's right across the street was handy at halftime. How's that for allegiance? <br />But year after year of disappointment finally took it's toll. When Barry -- I think it was in 98 -- walked away, leaving 8 million bucks on the table (big money at the time) and likely the all-time rushing record as well behind -- I walked with him regarding the Lions. Cold turkey. Done. I did my tour of duty for well over 20 years, spent a ton of money on tickets, gas, parking, cheap beer, nasty hot dogs, etc., but over is over. Haven't been to a game since and have no regrets. Not sure how much money and dashed hopes I've saved myself in the last 17 years, but fairly certain it's a bunch on both fronts. So no. I really don't care. Haven't for a long time. Like the Coldwell bit -- wish I'd have thought of that -- but I'm not at all sure he's a goner. Only the most delirious koolaider would think 9-7 is a possibility -- 5-11 is a much more realistic probability -- but you have to remember Martha is still a Ford. Along with her daughters -- sigh -- they've already made the big splash of the Lions decade by canning Lewand and Mayhew. In typical Ford fashion, they're due to go back into hibernation for a few years. But yeah, I've always thought Caldwell was a terrible hire. This sorry cycle is not going to change until and unless the Fords sell the franchise to an aggressive, smart, involved owner that will put highly knowledgeable football people in positions -- front office to coaching staff -- and let them build it from the ground up. It will take a few years, but it can happen with the right people. It all starts with ownership. John Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01489933287811373294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134378665307917746.post-45698303762965679062015-11-16T00:05:19.834-08:002015-11-16T00:05:19.834-08:00My condolences John. May Scott and Jen rest in pea...My condolences John. May Scott and Jen rest in peace.<br /><br />Come on, you were rooting for the Lions deep down weren't you? You're secretly giddy about the Lions winning in Lambeau right? Be honest. (Lol I'm kidding).<br /><br />As thrilled as I am about the Lions winning, I'm not convinced that Jim Coldwell saved his job. Unless the Lions miraculous go 9-7 and get the 6 seed, ole Coldwell is a goner.<br /><br />-MachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com