tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post2031931638937582888..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: It's Getting Close To Time For Ford To Step In. Will He?Pat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-13637394472768681062008-09-16T12:27:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:27:00.000-04:00John,Michigan was mistake prone, true, but Notre D...John,<BR/>Michigan was mistake prone, true, but Notre Dame did what it had to in order to win. ND's schedule is very weak,so they could have a winning season. That might not have been the case had the Irish lost Saturday.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-3020167464067041012008-09-16T12:25:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:25:00.000-04:00Marty,The Lions made a lot of good plays in that g...Marty,<BR/>The Lions made a lot of good plays in that game. Calvin Johnson is a great talent and probably will be a great player. But as good as the comeback was, the collapse was 10 times worse. The Lions don't know how to win. It makes it very difficult to find any silver linings in their cloud.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-50627442683723093502008-09-16T12:23:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:23:00.000-04:00Anonymous,I think there are some questions about w...Anonymous,<BR/>I think there are some questions about whether Rod favors Barry too much because he is his son-in-law. Saw nothing wrong with the question.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-71570347721994404662008-09-16T12:22:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:22:00.000-04:00Marty,I just asked the question most fans are wond...Marty,<BR/>I just asked the question most fans are wondering about. When are they going to start winning? It had to be asked and Marinelli was wrong to respond that way.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-21150878569133637232008-09-16T12:21:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:21:00.000-04:00rick,If this season continues the way it has, I do...rick,<BR/>If this season continues the way it has, I do believe Ford will make a move with Millen - finally.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-64258493612261891322008-09-16T12:20:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:20:00.000-04:00d-fenner,Cowher would definitely bring back intere...d-fenner,<BR/>Cowher would definitely bring back interest, but would he want control of player personnel? That hasn't worked well in the past, even with the best coaches.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-64804058793101739332008-09-16T12:19:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:19:00.000-04:00Fred Brill,The oddity part between Ford and Ballar...Fred Brill,<BR/>The oddity part between Ford and Ballard fits, but Ford is much more pleasant person than Ballard, who was totally out of control and did damage to the Leafs they still haven't recovered from. The Lions are not an overnight project. It will take time to overcome years of problems.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-51981434715882471302008-09-16T12:17:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:17:00.000-04:00damus fucious777,Millen has sold Ford that he hasn...damus fucious777,<BR/>Millen has sold Ford that he hasn't had the right coach for the player personnel he drafted, and that Marinelli would be the answer. That, obviously, hasn't been the case. I doubt even Ford would allow him to hire a fourth head coach.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-28657948521098714642008-09-16T11:06:00.000-04:002008-09-16T11:06:00.000-04:00Pat,What are your thoughts on ND-UM? I know Michi...Pat,<BR/><BR/>What are your thoughts on ND-UM? I know Michigan had six turnovers but as an Irish fan, no way would last years team been able to convert those turnovers into touchdowns the way this years team did. The most suprising thing I saw was the offensive line step up in such a big way. After rushing for negative yards and allowing eight sacks last year they allowed zero with no holding Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796734473309375717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-15446284893141019972008-09-16T09:17:00.000-04:002008-09-16T09:17:00.000-04:00Pat,I actually watched the 'tape' yesterday - of t...Pat,<BR/><BR/>I actually watched the 'tape' yesterday - of the game - and I don't feel nearly as hopeless as I did after watching the game the first time. The mistakes in the first half where individual mistakes, and not systematic problems, with the exception that not all eleven players were going to the ball. But most of all, the biggest problems on Offense seemed to be from Foster and BackusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23238428378260288522008-09-15T21:33:00.000-04:002008-09-15T21:33:00.000-04:00I heard Rod talking today on WDFN. Why on earth w...I heard Rod talking today on WDFN. Why on earth would Parker ask him if he will fire his son-in-law? Like Rod will say "Yes Rob. He Sux". Really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-18135893871739578252008-09-15T14:19:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:19:00.000-04:00Pat,The question you asked Marinelli was a good qu...Pat,<BR/><BR/>The question you asked Marinelli was a good question. I would like to know if he feels that he can win with this bunch, or if he feels he needs more overhauling. I also thought his answer was telling. It was straight forward - he can't get into what he doesn't have, because it undermines what he does have. He can only worry about next week, and try to make adjustments with what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-38324655563261457322008-09-15T13:55:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:55:00.000-04:00It's so embarrassing to be a Lions fan. The only g...It's so embarrassing to be a Lions fan. The only good thing is that we knew they would stink, so we're not let down. Giving up 22 points as quickly as they did ... WOW! Everyone has to stay away; that's the only way Mr. Ford may even think about firing Matt Millen. That and those pictures ...Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714260845138440111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-52000884522999804332008-09-15T13:19:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:19:00.000-04:00This year I am rooting for the Lions to go 0-16. ...This year I am rooting for the Lions to go 0-16. And that is not because I have given up and am not a Lions fan anymore. It's exactly the opposite. I AM a Lions fan, therefore I realize the only circumstances in which Ford, Sr. will make the necessary changes is complete and total failure. They need to be the absolute worst in the league to benefit of the future. Matt Millen has guided the Dan Fennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277610362507746749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-21816404810399204212008-09-15T13:17:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:17:00.000-04:00With regards to Mr. Ford, it brings to mind a stri...With regards to Mr. Ford, it brings to mind a striking resemblance to the Maple Leafs (the Lions of the NHL) and their owner into the 1990's - one Harrold Ballard.<BR/><BR/>The belief - much like Mr. Ford and the Lions - was that the Leafs would never win while Ballard owned the franchise.<BR/><BR/>When Ballard passed away - above the sobs of greif could be heard the sighs of relief from die-hardFred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-33145252135646168682008-09-15T12:40:00.000-04:002008-09-15T12:40:00.000-04:00The Fords needed to 'step-in' five years ago. It w...The Fords needed to 'step-in' five years ago. It was evident back then - that Millen wasn't working well with player-personnel or his selection of coaches - or style of play.<BR/><BR/>The only reason Millen lives today - is because he timed it perfectly with the opening of Ford Field. GMs that keep the stasdium packed - never get fired. <BR/><BR/>Want Millen to be dismissed?.... boycott Ford Damus Fucious777https://www.blogger.com/profile/13880957610577484044noreply@blogger.com