Why does Detroit still get the Thanksgiving day game?

[edjr 5,568]

The NFL thought they would be smart by having Tennessee go to Detriot this year....

 

think again NFL, what a focking snoozer that's going to be.

 

Tenn at Detroit

Seattle at Dallas

 

2 of the worst games in recent memory.

 

It's time to start moving the Thanksgiving game around to different cities.

[surferskin 30]

Because they got Barry Sanders...OH wait...

[nflocd 0]

There goes the "can't miss this great game excuse". Now i'll have to pay attention to my wife's crazy family. This is what my couch will look like:

:wacko:

[yostevo 0]

Every year, same old gripe. The fact is that the Lions started the tradition years ago and the NFL has been appreciative of that and has taken a hands off approach. You don't have to agree with it, but don't fock with tradition. You guys can have your playoff games and superbowls while we sit idly by and we dont complain. (much)

 

http://www.detroitlions.com/document_displ...?cont_id=147421

[kutulu 1,551]

Every year, same old gripe. The fact is that the Lions started the tradition years ago and the NFL has been appreciative of that and has taken a hands off approach. You don't have to agree with it, but don't fock with tradition. You guys can have your playoff games and superbowls while we sit idly by and we dont complain. (much)

 

http://www.detroitlions.com/document_displ...?cont_id=147421

 

 

True, plus Ford pumps a lot of $$ to the NFL in ads.

[mdbomb 5]

There goes the "can't miss this great game excuse". Now i'll have to pay attention to my wife's crazy family. This is what my couch will look like:

:wacko:

 

 

Sorry, but this made me LOL.

[surferskin 30]

Every year, same old gripe. The fact is that the Lions started the tradition years ago and the NFL has been appreciative of that and has taken a hands off approach. You don't have to agree with it, but don't fock with tradition. You guys can have your playoff games and superbowls while we sit idly by and we dont complain. (much)

 

http://www.detroitlions.com/document_displ...?cont_id=147421

America voted for change this past election. I think we should start with Thanksgiving.

[Sho Nuff 719]

There goes the "can't miss this great game excuse". Now i'll have to pay attention to my wife's crazy family. This is what my couch will look like:

:wacko: :wacko:

 

Thats a big focking couch.

[idiotec 31]

America voted for change this past election. I think we should start with Thanksgiving.

If Hussein would of campaigned on a platform of getting Detroit out of the Thanks Giving Day games I would have voted for him!

[surferskin 30]

If Hussein would of campaigned on a platform of getting Detroit out of the Thanks Giving Day games I would have voted for him!

I didn't vote for him either but if he can fix this "tradition", I might help him get reelected.

[gougman 0]

It's all we got man!!!!

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Tenn vs Detriot: as if the Turkey wasn't enough to put me to sleep.

 

 

Actually with the Tenn DEF on my team, I'll endure 4 quarters of worthless football if I get 30 points out of it.

[edjr 5,568]

America voted for change this past election. I think we should start with Thanksgiving.

 

[idiotec 31]

Tenn vs Detriot: as if the Turkey wasn't enough to put me to sleep.

Actually with the Tenn DEF on my team, I'll endure 4 quarters of worthless football if I get 30 points out of it.

I will also have CJ3 running for 100+ and a score against them so I guess I can deal with that.

[JosephB.Palasky 0]

There goes the "can't miss this great game excuse". Now i'll have to pay attention to my wife's crazy family. This is what my couch will look like:

:wacko:

 

 

Thats a big focking couch.

 

What is that? A couch for ants? How can you fit a family on a couch that is 1.25 inches?

[phan420 0]

The NFL thought they would be smart by having Tennessee go to Detriot this year....

 

think again NFL, what a focking snoozer that's going to be.

 

Tenn at Detroit

Seattle at Dallas

 

2 of the worst games in recent memory.

 

It's time to start moving the Thanksgiving game around to different cities.

 

Don't forget Arizona at Philly, 8:15pm

[RoadLizard 73]

Horrible games. The Seabags against Dallas is a laugher too. Even if the games are close.... they STILL suck. Holiday ruined.

 

Oh yeah... the Eagles and Cards might be OK but isnt that on the Communist NFL Network so only like 14 people can actually watch it?

 

Fock Thanksgiving, Fock Pilgrims, fock the NFL....

 

[Fantasycrazy 0]

Horrible games. The Seabags against Dallas is a laugher too. Even if the games are close.... they STILL suck. Holiday ruined.

 

Oh yeah... the Eagles and Cards might be OK but isnt that on the Communist NFL Network so only like 14 people can actually watch it?

 

Fock Thanksgiving, Fock Pilgrims, fock the NFL....

 

 

So DIRECTV isn't available where you live? If not, then np, if so, (Which I'm thinking, it probably is) then it's your choice not to sign up.

[Fantasycrazy 0]

I think the NFL should take the game away from Detroit and tell them it's punishment for running their team into the ground.

 

There will always be the game in Dallas, just because well, there Dallas. As much as I am not a fan of the cowbys I can live with that one because it is probably good for the league.

 

I think the other game should be moved to Green Bay. Outside game in the cold more than likely, it's how you would expect a Turkey day game to be. The Pack is usually competitive, very popular. I think it should have been held their all along.

 

On the other hand, if they want to start changing it up every year I'm good with that too. Why do they HAVE to have games at a specific place every year anyways? What is the advantage to the NFL? Must be an "Old guard" thing.

[phan420 0]

Horrible games. The Seabags against Dallas is a laugher too. Even if the games are close.... they STILL suck. Holiday ruined.

 

Oh yeah... the Eagles and Cards might be OK but isnt that on the Communist NFL Network so only like 14 people can actually watch it?

 

Fock Thanksgiving, Fock Pilgrims, fock the NFL....

 

 

It cost me $1.99/month to add NFL network to my cable package, so I couldn't pass it up. Count me as 1 of those "14 people".

[BMoney 0]

Horrible games. The Seabags against Dallas is a laugher too. Even if the games are close.... they STILL suck. Holiday ruined.

 

Oh yeah... the Eagles and Cards might be OK but isnt that on the Communist NFL Network so only like 14 people can actually watch it?

 

Fock Thanksgiving, Fock Pilgrims, fock the NFL....

 

 

 

whens the last time they seattle lost to dallas? if hasselbeck gets back..that will be a fine game....

 

and EVERY YEAR we hear about the lions game...oh, im loading up on titans..the D will give me 30 points....

 

wasnt a 37-26 packers win fun for all last year? its the 1 game when the lions actually show up...

 

and the 2nd game usually has boobies at halftime..ok, not this year..the jonas brothers but still...u can watch the hawks upset the boys and its all good...

 

if 2 bad games focks up people thanksgiving, then we need to really get our priorities straight....

[swirvenirvin 25]

There goes the "can't miss this great game excuse". Now i'll have to pay attention to my wife's crazy family. This is what my couch will look like:

:thumbsdown: :wacko:

lol

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

I will also have CJ3 running for 100+ and a score against them so I guess I can deal with that.

 

I may roll out Lenwhale as a RB2 there. I'll just phone the Titans front office and leave a note for him that 'there's a turkey buried in the end zone; go find it!'

[Jeremy 0]

There goes the "can't miss this great game excuse". Now i'll have to pay attention to my wife's crazy family. This is what my couch will look like:

 

Same here, but the game will be on, and I've got Chris Johnson in 2 leagues, so for me it'll be

[detfan792004 0]

I think the NFL should take the game away from Detroit and tell them it's punishment for running their team into the ground.

 

There will always be the game in Dallas, just because well, there Dallas. As much as I am not a fan of the cowbys I can live with that one because it is probably good for the league.

 

I think the other game should be moved to Green Bay. Outside game in the cold more than likely, it's how you would expect a Turkey day game to be. The Pack is usually competitive, very popular. I think it should have been held their all along.

 

On the other hand, if they want to start changing it up every year I'm good with that too. Why do they HAVE to have games at a specific place every year anyways? What is the advantage to the NFL? Must be an "Old guard" thing.

 

Maybe because back when the NFL first wanted to do this only Detroit and Dallas stepped forward. If GB wanted it they should have stepped up. Now that it is in their interest other teams want it. Too bad. They didnt step up before so step aside.

[Dallas_Empire 0]

The NFL thought they would be smart by having Tennessee go to Detriot this year....

 

think again NFL, what a focking snoozer that's going to be.

 

Tenn at Detroit

Seattle at Dallas

 

2 of the worst games in recent memory.

 

It's time to start moving the Thanksgiving game around to different cities.

 

 

Ouch! I don't think anyone will be watching these games except Cowboys and Titans fans.

[RoadLizard 73]

So DIRECTV isn't available where you live? If not, then np, if so, (Which I'm thinking, it probably is) then it's your choice not to sign up.

 

DIRECTV sucks and there is NO way Im gonna get some half-assed satellite just for 4-5 NFL games a year. There is no reason for the NFL network to not be on cable. Just none. They must be losing zillions of dollars. I just dont get it.

 

If DIRECTV didnt suck such azz I might consider them. But, they are lame and their service is a nightmare. They send out some stoned, $6 dollar an hour loser that proceeds to climb up to your roof and start focking around. Nope. Sorry.

 

Oh well... the stats are what really matter anyways, so I can just keep an eye on the play by play on the internet.

 

[Spinner 0]

Detroit gets it probably for the same reason Dallas does.

 

Back in the day, no team wanted to play on TG because of the short week. But Tex Scram in his genius offered to play because of the great exposure.

 

Now all teams want to play on TG. Seems like the NFL says "nope, you had your chance".

[phan420 0]

There is no reason for the NFL network to not be on cable. Just none. They must be losing zillions of dollars. I just dont get it.

 

It is available on cable, look at my post above. Must just not be available in your area.

[Phurfur 70]

Horrible games. The Seabags against Dallas is a laugher too. Even if the games are close.... they STILL suck. Holiday ruined.

 

Oh yeah... the Eagles and Cards might be OK but isnt that on the Communist NFL Network so only like 14 people can actually watch it?

 

Fock Thanksgiving, Fock Pilgrims, fock the NFL....

 

 

If you pay for it you get it, the problem is that the NFL Network wants your cable company to provide it for "free". I pick it up before the first game and drop it after the last game. I am sure this is what bothers the NFL Network, that when there is no football too many people drop them. The NFL is the culprit here.

[Phurfur 70]

Detroit gets it probably for the same reason Dallas does.

Back in the day, no team wanted to play on TG because of the short week. But Tex Scram in his genius offered to play because of the great exposure.

 

Now all teams want to play on TG. Seems like the NFL says "nope, you had your chance".

 

You have this backward my friend, Detroit has been hosting a Turkey Day game since 1934. Dallas started in 1966.

[patweisers44 697]

dont all teams get one nationally televised game per year? so if you take away the thanksgiving tradition from Detroit you still gotta deal with them in some other game (sunday night, God Forbid-Monday night, etc). Also, as a former season ticket holder, i never went to the thanksgiving game for a multitude of reasons. Its not all its cracked up to be.

[zaurg 0]

It is available on cable, look at my post above. Must just not be available in your area.

 

It's available on my cable (Comcast - South FL) and is an extra $20 per month (5 for the nfl network "sports package" and 15 for the upgraded "digital" cable service = 20)

I went ahead and got it this year because it also gives us Game Show Network which my wife likes.

NFL Network's Game Day Final owns anything ESPN does though, I must say. Still it sucks paying extra.

 

 

Back on topic, I probably won't even be watching these shitty games on Thanksgiving. I'll check live scoring a few times to see how LenWhale and TO are doing, that's about it.

[zaurg 0]

If you pay for it you get it, the problem is that the NFL Network wants your cable company to provide it for "free". I pick it up before the first game and drop it after the last game. I am sure this is what bothers the NFL Network, that when there is no football too many people drop them. The NFL is the culprit here.

 

That's what I did last year, upgraded just before the first Thursday game, canceled after the last game.

One year I got the NFL network just for the Combine stuff then canceled afterwards.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Isn't this one of the reasons we play FF? To make the crappy games more interesting? I will be watching that game with interest as I will be starting Chris Johnson.

 

[Dallas_Empire 0]

Detroit has always sucked so they never have anyone watching their games on Thanksgiving. Dallas has been good most of their history and even our haters must admit we get media attention and people just want to watch us play. Detroit should have their thanksgiving game taken away and given to another team. It might be better to just give their game time to Dallas so Dallas can have two game slots. People could watch T.O. warm up for 4 hours prior to kickoff.

[montana 89]

Keep the tradition....Cowboys & Lions on Turkey Day forever! It'd be unAmerican to take it away. Worst case scenrio, start a "board" for a buck a square (like we do) with paidouts after each quarter (20% paidout for the first 3 quarters, 40% for the final score) - always seems to make the games a little more fun. Of course you could always bump up the $, but then it gets too serious.....family thing ya know. The family that gambles together, is the family that stays together....err something like that.

[Phurfur 70]

That's what I did last year, upgraded just before the first Thursday game, canceled after the last game.

One year I got the NFL network just for the Combine stuff then canceled afterwards.

 

 

I do the same thing, this is why The NFL Channel is trying to make Warner include it in its basic package. They want everyone to pay them all the time.

[NorthDalAl 0]

America voted for change this past election. I think we should start with Thanksgiving.

 

Translation: America voted for a "spread-the-wealth" give something-to-those-who-didn't-earn-it socialist so the NFL should do the same to Detroit's commitment to host the game after all these years.

[Jeff Garcia 8]

if 2 bad games focks up people thanksgiving, then we need to really get our priorities straight....