9/11/11. Lions @ Buccaneers. Fox 1:05pm. Week 1!

**number20** · 09-11-2011, 04:58 PM

Any road win is a good win. No matter what the gripes are.

**DTroppens** · 09-11-2011, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by EchO

It looked a lot like the games we played the past few seasons, but reversed. Usually we were the team getting dominated all game and then clawing back to within 7 or so in the final few minutes while the other team was more focused on running out the clock.\

Exactly.

**monkeynuts** · 09-11-2011, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Cecil

It was mocking me. If something was wrong with it, you could've messaged me, or at least said something when it was brought back after the conversation was dead. It seems to be defeating the purpose to resurrect an inappropriate conversation, with the same inappropriate content. It doesn't make sense. The whole post he made while bringing it back was making fun of me. Nothing was ever mentioned in his post about something being inappropriate.

What is your source for you stating that Delmas is out 4-6 weeks per the Delmas injury thread?

**nd1377** · 09-11-2011, 05:25 PM

As others have stated, a win on the road in the NFL in week 1 is huge. It doesn't matter how you get the win as long as you win.

The Lions were clearly the better team and this is the first time I can say this in a long time.

Very happy for the win. Kansas City at home next week should be fun to watch.

**EchO** · 09-11-2011, 05:50 PM

There is a very decent chance the NFC North goes 4-0 in week 1. Only the AFC East OR the NFC East can potentially do that.

**sagnam** · 09-11-2011, 06:25 PM

Also, did anyone notice the Bucs had a ****ing soldier carry the American flag? Awesome.

**jonjd** · 09-11-2011, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by sagnam

Also, did anyone notice the Bucs had a ****ing soldier carry the American flag? Awesome.

Nice.

**nd1377** · 09-11-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by sagnam

Also, did anyone notice the Bucs had a ****ing soldier carry the American flag? Awesome.

What would have topped this is "the soldier" carrying the flag while doing tricks on his motorcycle.

Sources: Player's contract forbids riding a motorcycle - NFL - ESPN

**holygoat** · 09-11-2011, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Cecil

It was mocking me. If something was wrong with it, you could've messaged me, or at least said something when it was brought back after the conversation was dead. It seems to be defeating the purpose to resurrect an inappropriate conversation, with the same inappropriate content. It doesn't make sense. The whole post he made while bringing it back was making fun of me. Nothing was ever mentioned in his post about something being inappropriate.

It's not self defeating at all. It shows the rest of the the members what is considered inappropriate behavior on this message board. It's a learning moment for everyone who sees it. It's up to you if you choose to learn from it or not.

**Cecil** · 09-11-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by holygoat

It's not self defeating at all. It shows the rest of the the members what is considered inappropriate behavior on this message board. It's a learning moment for everyone who sees it. It's up to you if you choose to learn from it or not.

Oh Fantastic. I learned by this post below what I said previously was absolutely appropriate. Thanks for clearing it up.

Originally Posted by RedRamage

Uh oh... if Cecil hasn't ignored you and you post off topic, Cecil will be all over your post saying the Sagnam will be all over it!!

**ycm57** · 09-11-2011, 09:57 PM

This is a great win for us.

Winning against a playoff caliber team, on the road in florida (week 1 = extreme heat), with a dominating defense performance... and no major injuries (I'm being optimistic about delmas)... we've come a long way.

**sagnam** · 09-11-2011, 10:03 PM

Tampa Bay did not register a quarterback sack or quarterback hit.

Calvin Johnson not phased by interception antics of Tampa Bay's Aqib Talib | MLive.com

Good job OLine.

EDIT: Oh crap, missed this tidbit

Double dip
The Detroit Tigers and Lions won on the same day for the first time since Sept. 30, 2007.

**PuNk42AE** · 09-12-2011, 12:05 AM

That's awesome that it's the first time since 2007 that both teams have won on the same day, although pretty sad I guess.

Also hopefully next week the Lions can blow out KC after they got whipped by Buffalo. But KC does have some O pieces that can score pretty easy.

**Bambino Lino** · 09-12-2011, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by PuNk42AE

But KC does have some O pieces that can score pretty easy.

Very true but our defensive line looked awesome today, making Blount not a factor. Delmas is saying via Twitter that he isn't injured, so that's good news for our secondary.

**OzzyKP** · 09-12-2011, 01:00 AM

I wish I could have seen the game, but damn it feels good to start off with a win.

**PuNk42AE** · 09-12-2011, 01:10 AM

I don't think Castle is as bad as he looked today, and having Bowe and Breaston for the catches gives KC a pretty good core, hopefully they can stop them in the secondary.

**EatEmUpTigers711** · 09-12-2011, 01:37 AM

Lions only gave up 56 yards on the ground. Blount was completely shut down, same with Earnest Graham.

Looking forward, we've gotta face another team with good backs next week in Charles & McCluster. Apparently Cassel was nothing short of awful this preseason (just going by what I heard the guys on Fox say), and he only threw for 120 yards today too.

Lions come back home, rock the house & start off 2-0. Keep that kool-aid flowing freely.

**Chopper** · 09-12-2011, 02:09 AM

The defense (line) at home should be insane. KC better strap on the helmets good because they are going to get them knocked down their throats. Hopefully the second half play calling wont be all about the run (if we are in the lead). We have enough good receivers to do more then run first. Don't be too conservative as that becomes too predictable and smart teams figure that out real fast.