Well, the Lions open practice was a success. It drew around 41,000 down to Ford Field. I heard it was a madhouse, clearly revealing that Lions' Fever has already spread throughout the Motor City. Sure, free tickets were given away, but this team hasn't been good in a number of years. It's won one playoff game since Bobby Layne was at the helm. They haven't even won a single road game in years. Yet, the still appears to be no cure for Lions' Fever.
The fever is always worse this time of the year. Injuries are usually at a minimum. A new group of rookies have arrived. Often, there is a new coach or two. Young players are a year older. Optimism runs wild until the first exhibition game. This year, the excitement seems higher than normal. Color me cautiously optimistic.
Saturday is the Lions first pre-season tilt. The Pittsburgh Steelers stop by Detroit for a visit. I would think another good crowd, this time of paying customers, will be on hand. A good showing will only infect more people with Honolulu Blue and Silver Fever. Aaahh, the joys of being a Lions fan in early August.
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