Detroit Lions

Jason walked into the training facility in Moscow, Idaho. He looked around at the empty hallway where the only light was some beeping security monitors. He walked to the lone elevator and pressed LL. The elevator hummed as it jumped down to the football training room. He pulled out a pair of Nike running shoes and some headphones before walking over to the bike. He nodded to Head Coach Anderson who was sitting at a desk in the middle of the room. He said hi to fullback Jackson Bartle and Jackson…

The Spirit of Detroit is a sculpture made in the heart of Detroit. It is a large bronze statue, standing twenty-six feet high and is located at the Coleman A. Young Municipal center on Woodward Avenue. Behind the statue, is a Courts Tower's marble wall element that has various passages, symbols, and writings that symbolize Detroit. The extensively creative detail amidst the statue and the messages behind the sculpture provide a visual argument of hope for the people that walk by it every day and…

When one thinks of Detroit or Michigan in general, they automatically think of the musicians and sports teams that came from there; Madonna, Eminem, Kid Rock, The Tigers, The Lions, and The Red Wings. One assumes when someone talks about Detroit that they live there and give the person the utmost respect despite only visiting or living outside of the city. What caused Detroit's descent from a wealthy, vital city into one where "ruins" are common and the city is bankrupt? The lack of care and…

On December 11, Detroit Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford got injured during a game against the Chicago Bears. Stafford suffered ligament damage as well as dislocation of his middle finger on his throwing hand. Currently, the team is focusing on non-surgical treatments, which will allow Stafford to continue to play for the remainder of the season. Non-surgical treatments could include having Stafford wear a glove or soft splint to stabilize the finger, especially during games. Despite…

As the July 15 deadline draws near, Dez Bryant, his agents, and Dallas Cowboys executives resume contract negotiations to try and get the wide receiver to start for the team in September. Held this week at the Cowboy’s team facility, it was the first time in almost four months that both parties have met in person to discuss the 26-year-old’s financial and playing future in Dallas, as per ESPN. The former Oklahoma State standout still has yet to sign the $12.8 million franchise tender offered…

his 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions. He was the first running back ever to do so in Detroit's history. With Sanders is the 1988 Heisman Trophy winner, he was also just the third person to gain more than 2,000 yards in a season back in 1997 (Barry). During the years he was playing, he was arguably the best running back in the league. He had won the Rookie of the Year Award, and also named the Most Valuable Player a few times. In all of Barry’s years playing for the Lions, he was selected to…

In today’s world owners and politicians are always competing against their colleagues. That is apparent when it comes to constructing a sports stadium. Every team given the opportunity to construct a new stadium always wants to make their stadium the best. They want the best suites, concessions, and finishes to the structure that make it look elegant, the best roofs. You name the amenity and owners want that added in their new stadium. Taxpayers are seeing an increase in the new for public…

guys would rather sit there at watch football rather than help in the kitchen. Berry just comes out and says that men are useless in the kitchen. Berry also makes the statement “You cannot watch small children and the Detroit Lions at the same time, lets face it, the Detroit Lions are way more interesting (Berry…

In the essay Turkeys in the Kitchen, by Dave Barry, the inability of men to adequately cope with operating in a kitchen environment is discussed. Barry discusses stereotypes such as, rather obviously, men being culinarily incompetent and women being decidedly more so, men working on cars, men watching sports while the wifes work, men being distractible, and men being inferior child rearers. The humor present is this essay is mostly at the expense of men. They are portrayed as klutzy kitchen…

Charles Coughlin was a controversial priest and a radio operator during the 1920’s and 1930’s. Coughlin influenced many people and had millions tuning into his weekly shows. He influenced many people and gave them hope. Coughlin was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 25, 1891 (Father Coughlin). His father, Thomas J. Coughlin, was an Indian born Great Lake seaman. His mother, Amelia Mahoney, was a seamstress. Charles Coughlin was an only child. Coughlin went to Catholic schools,…