Fan Starts 'Go Fund Me' Account In Hopes Of Raising $1 Billion To Buy Detroit Lions
The Hartland native says he started a GoFundMe account to acquire enough capital to purchase the Lions from the Ford family.
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The Hartland native says he started a GoFundMe account to acquire enough capital to purchase the Lions from the Ford family.
"You would feel better about the future of the Detroit Lions with Connor Cook as quarterback then Matthew Stafford? Is that what you're saying?"
The 31-year-old has worked with Peyton Manning in both Indianapolis and Denver, and is now tasked with running a competent offense in Detroit and bringing the best out of Matthew Stafford.
"I should say, 'I' but it's always – obviously nothing is ever done in a vacuum," he said.
The Detroit Lions are not having a good season, but neither are the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, both teams are heading to London to face off and both aren't looking so much at the playoffs anymore, but simply salvaging the season in some form or another.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford rejected the notion that there was any sort of disconnect between himself and former offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
The Lions are firing offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and offensive line coaches Jeremiah Washburn and Terry Heffernan.
Stafford said after the game that he would be fine, and that the injury didn't affect his performance. He finished the game with tape and a glove on his hand.
"We did it last year (and) that leads me to believe that we can do it again. This year's not over yet."
"When we make big plays, we score touchdowns. If we're not making big plays, it's tough to nickel and dime all the way down the field."
Calvin Johnson came down with a catch in traffic near the goal line, and with the Detroit Lions trailing by 11, officials marked the star receiver down just short of the end zone.
The Detroit Lions had to prepare for Adrian Peterson and make sure that he was stopped; but by keeping him under control, the Minnesota Vikings unleashed other weapons. Teddy Bridgewater could not be stopped and it was because Stefon Diggs couldn't be either.
"So we just have to collectively get it together where we can play more consistently, which we haven't."
The Lions (1-6) had an 11-point lead after Matthew Stafford threw TDs on their first two drives.
The Lions have won four of the last five home meetings.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home on Thursday, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
The man suspected in the January crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A data center that could be coming to Allen Park, Michigan, is raising a lot of big questions. The company working on the project hosted a meeting on Saturday in an effort to answer some of them.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
White Castle has invited lovers, loved ones and the soon-to-be in love to an intimate meal at its restaurants every Valentine's Day for the past 35 years.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Another day with above average temperatures
A man charged with aggravated stalking is suspected in the January crash at a terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, the business aiming to build a data center in Allen Park is connecting with the city's residents and other top stories for the evening of Feb. 14, 2026.
Law enforcement on Friday night ramped up activity around two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe Guthrie, 84, was taken against her will. Andres Gutierrez reports.
The University of Michigan men's basketball squad has a good chance at becoming the top-ranked team in the Associated Press rankings after a 30-point win over UCLA on Saturday. Reporter Matt Finkel has the story from Crisler Center of the Wolverines' 24th win of the season.
Vietnamese Americans on Saturday were celebrating the Lunar New Year. Dozens of families gathered in Madison Heights on Saturday for an event that featured traditional clothing, food and music.
