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Five Things You Need to Know: Megatronic Manic Monday

Calvin Johnson to Retire ... Probably ESPN's Adam Schefter ripped the heart out of Lions fans who were holding out hope with a report that 2015 was Calvin "Megatron" Johnson's  last season. Johnson apparently made the call before the season…
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Sunset on Mackinac

Stephanie of Stephanie Stevens Photography recently added a few timelapses from Mackinac Island to the Absolute Michigan pool on Flickr. About her incredible timelapse of Mackinac Island harbor at sunset, she writes: Hour & a halfish time…
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A Very Michigan Thanksgiving

Turkey by Vaughan Thanksgiving is just around the corner and over a million Michiganians will soon be hitting the road to attend family get-togethers and enjoying annual traditions. To help get ready for the upcoming holiday we have compiled…
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Megatron, Megastar, Madden NFL 13: Detroit Lions Superstar picked for video game cover

ESPN (and every other sports outlet in the country) reports that Calvin "Megatron" Johnson has landed the coveted cover of "Madden NFL 13.": The Detroit Lions wideout beat out second-year Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for the honor. The vote…
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Looking forward with the Detroit Lions

"This may have been a loss. Even a lopsided loss. But it was nothing to be ashamed of." ~Mitch Albom There's no doubt that the 45-28 thumping the Lions received at the hands of the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night was a tough reality…
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Detroit Lions ROAR into the Playoffs

The Detroit Lions face the New Orleans Saints tomorrow night at 8 PM. The Lions went 10-6 in 2011, finishing 2nd in the NFC North. The Bleacher Report has a nice preview of the game, and while nobody is giving the Lions much of a chance,…
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Five Things You Need to Know: Lions & Tigers & Bears Edition

UPDATE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011 On Monday night the Lions beat the Bears 24-13 to move to 5-0. Quarterback Matthew Stafford summed up the energy and the role of the crowd: "It was up there. I mean, it was unbelievable. You know, especially…
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2011 Detroit Lions Preview

The Detroit Lions open the 2011 season with if not high expectations, at least expectations. That alone is enough for a little excitement. A little. From headlines like "The Lions might be ... good" and "Detroit Lions: Why They Are a Sexier…
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Seeking Michigan: Gobblers and the Gridiron

Seeking Michigan was established to connect you to the stories of our great state. The name is derived from the state motto: Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." Visit them regularly for…
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Detroit Lions gear up for the 2010 NFL Draft

With the St. Louis Rams appearing to be locked in on Oklahoma's QB Sam Bradford with the #1 pick tomorrow night in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Shutdown Corner's Mock Draft shows what the smart money is saying everywhere - the Lions selecting Nebraska's…
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Pontiac Silverdome - Sold!

Abandoned Pontiac Silverdome by Derek Farr The Detroit News reports that the long-shuttered Pontiac Silverdome has been sold for a mere $583,000 as the home for a soccer league. However, with a cost over $55 million to construct: "This…
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Detroit Lions Win for the first time since December 23, 2007

In honor of the Detroit Lions FINALLY snapping their epic 644 day losing streak (thanks Mitch for calculating that), here's the NFL Network's highlight reel. The game featured a goal line stand, a Matthew Stafford run and while it wasn't always…