Number 24 – Its all love (or you can’t fire your family)

My brother and I shared a bed in a room with our sisters who did the same. Although he supplanted me as the baby of the family and we fought over covers constatnly, we have one thing in common — we love the Detroit Lions. Like family you grow close through experiences and as you maturing you bring your individuality and own values to the life you want to live, forging love that stands the test of time and adversity. You can fire family (crazy uncle or aunt that is too affectionate), move thousands of miles away — but they are still your family. As the rapper Common says, “If relationship is effort I will match your work” and to be a true Lions fan has been a lot of hard, thankless work.

I have NEVER cheered for another Pro Football team (almost assaulted my brother when he wore a Bears jersey for Halloween). Don’t play fantasy football or do pools, I can’t pull for anything that isn’t wearing Honolulu Blue and silver.  I have NEVER worn another team’s jersey. I’ve seen ALL the bad and I’m right here. In front of the television, expecting history to change. Lions are part of my family. Because of this, we WILL win today.