As we all know, Barry Sanders had an amazing college career at Oklahoma State and an equally amazing career in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. We have seen a countless number of highlights of Sanders shredding the competition at each of those levels, over and over again. But what many have not seen is … Read more
On December 10th, 1990, fans across the country had the opportunity to watch two of the most talented running backs in the history of the league square off on Monday Night Football at the Pontiac Silverdome. The Lions great Barry Sanders and the Raiders Bo Jackson did not disappoint the fans on that night. Sanders … Read more
Ok, I get it, there will NEVER be another Barry Sanders. That being said, Jaret Patterson did his best Barry impression on Saturday as he rushed for an astounding 409 yards and a record-tying 8 touchdowns during Buffalo’s 70-41 win over Kent State. HE SCORED 8 TOUCHDOWNS 😳 Jaret Patterson had a historic game as … Read more
Around these parts, when we think of Thanksgiving Day, we almost automatically think of the Detroit Lions. And when we think about the history of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, it does not take long to think about the GOAT, Barry Sanders. If you were lucky enough to watch Barry run the football, consider … Read more
UPDATE: According to Brian Manzullo of the Detroit Free Press, the Eastern Market Brewing Company has ceased production of their new Same Old Lager beer following threatened legal action by Barry Sanders. From Detroit Free Press: Eastern Market Brewing Co.’s “Same Old Lager” is no more, just one day after the beer was announced. The … Read more
On Monday, Brian Manzullo published a story in the Detroit Free Press revealing a new Detroit Lions beer put out by Eastern Market Brewing Company which is appropriately named, “Same Old Lager.” Though it seems like a good concept, there is a little problem. Well, actually it could end up being a pretty big problem … Read more
*Originally posted on Oct. 4 but this is still awesome and applies. If you have not heard by now, there has been quite the rush of news over the past 8 hours or so as a New Orleans Saints player, who was on the team flight to Detroit, tested positive for COVID-19. Because of that … Read more
Detroit sports fans have had the privilege of watching some of the best in the game at their given sport. Thinking back to all the great athletes that we have seen wear a Detroit uniform, it is hard to just limit it to just 10 players. So, what I have done is base my top … Read more
There has never been a player in the NFL as exciting as Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders and there never will be a player as exciting as Barry. Throughout his career with the Lions, Barry had so many highlight-reel plays that they are impossible to count. Thanks to the Detroit Lions, we can all celebrate … Read more
If you had the pleasure of watching every single game that former Detroit Lions RB Barry Sanders ever played as I have, you have been blessed to have witnessed the greatest running back in the history of the NFL. In honor of Barry, we take a look back at what I believe is his greatest … Read more
This coming Sunday, the Detroit Lions will be in Minnesota to take on the Vikings in what many are calling a “must-win” game for the Lions if they want any shot at making the playoffs in 2020. Embed from Getty Images Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to Nov. 24, 1991, when the Lions … Read more
When it comes to the best players ever to play in Detroit, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is right at the top of the list. Embed from Getty Images Not only was Barry a great player but he also knows a great player when he sees one and Sanders believes Detroit Lions WR … Read more
Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders had nothing but good things to say about the team’s current top running back Adrian Peterson, who will join him in the Hall of Fame before too long. Embed from Getty Images It won’t be long before Peterson is in range of Sanders’ mark of 15,269 rushing yards. … Read more
The holiday season is right around the corner and Pepsi has released a commercial that Detroit Lions fans are going to absolutely love. (At least we do!) The commercial is titled ‘Happy Golladays’ and it stars Lions receiver, Kenny Golladay. Watch as Golladay is preparing for a holiday party when he gets a knock on … Read more
If you happened to watch the entire Detroit Lions game vs. the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, you saw one of the most epic Lions’ drives in franchise history. With the Lions trailing 22-16, Matthew Stafford led the offense straight down the field before finally finding T.J. Hockenson in the endzone to tie the game 22-22. … Read more
If you have had the opportunity to watch the great Barry Sanders play football, you are well aware that he had one of the sweetest spin moves in the history of the game. Embed from Getty Images But according to Sanders, there is a player who is currently in the league who has a better … Read more
