Eric Thomas: The Lambeau Leap
Losing always stinks, but some losses hurt. File the final game of the Lions regular season under the "hurts" category.
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Losing always stinks, but some losses hurt. File the final game of the Lions regular season under the "hurts" category.
Before we get started, let me state the obvious...I dislike Michigan State!
In the accomplishment business, they call it stacking achievements.
Detroit coach Jim Schwartz yells on the sideline, pumps his right fist after good plays and shouts not-fit-for-print words when things don't go well.
"You understand in our game that when you line up in the postseason, there's a finality to it," Payton said Monday as the Saints began preparations for their playoff opener against Detroit.
Dwight Howard caught the ball next to the basket and looked as if he was going up for another dunk — then Detroit's Jason Maxiell came up from behind and smacked the ball away from the Orlando star.
It took three OTs but the Michigan State Spartans beat the Georgia Bulldogs 33-30 to win the Outback Bowl on Monday.
Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford. Utter brilliance. Their performance Sunday won't soon be forgotten.
When Michigan finally beat Ohio State this season, Brady Hoke had to do something about the signs he posted displaying the more than 2,900 days that had passed since the previous victory over the Buckeyes in 2003.
Losing the final game is tough for any team, especially one that's had the type of success that led 12th-ranked Michigan State and No. 18 Georgia to the Outback Bowl.
Freshman Trey Burke hit a season high 27 to lead the Michigan Wolverines over the Golden Gophers of Minnesota 61-56 on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions lose the season finale to the Green Bay Packers 45-41 on Sunday and continue an unlucky 20-year losing streak at Lambeau Field.
Looking to extend its season-best winning streak to seven games, No. 18 Michigan tries to open 2-0 in league play for the first time in five seasons Sunday against visiting Minnesota.
Jimmy Howard stopped 31 shots for his ninth career shutout and the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Saturday night.