tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post7911309463159203323..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: If The Lions Win, Is It Good News Or Bad News?Pat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-47705319182706492922008-11-23T05:49:00.000-05:002008-11-23T05:49:00.000-05:00Pat, I have read your columns for a number of year...Pat, I have read your columns for a number of years, (very cool reading). So my posting is that MSU & UM got what most figured anyway (even though a win from either would've been good). I believe the Lions will win 26-24 today (hint,hint)just because we can't see it on the tubeshockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286053830207681434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-55484428214313243802008-11-19T13:41:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:41:00.000-05:00Anonymous,A lot of people in this town agree with ...Anonymous,<BR/>A lot of people in this town agree with you. I just don't see where 0-16 helps in anyway. A win isn't going to change the perceptions you discuss.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-27017012670447937462008-11-19T13:33:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:33:00.000-05:00I believe a win is neither a good or bad thing.......I believe a win is neither a good or bad thing.....apathy runs rampant in this town. the less we hype or pay attention to the Lions the better chance we may have for a total redefination of this pathetic team.<BR/>The less print given to this team the greater the message sent to the Ford Family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-54513303625465164082008-11-18T21:09:00.000-05:002008-11-18T21:09:00.000-05:00Marty,They were hoping Dan Campbell would be ready...Marty,<BR/>They were hoping Dan Campbell would be ready for this season, but he got hurt. They got Gaines, who is huge, as a blocker. Actually, he does catch the ball OK, but can't hold onto it after he catches it. Those fumbles were untimely to say the least.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-69323029846404308742008-11-18T21:06:00.000-05:002008-11-18T21:06:00.000-05:00Maddog,Good to hear from you again. I think the Li...Maddog,<BR/>Good to hear from you again. I think the Lions need to concentrate on defense first in the draft. They need to develop a defense first. I don't think the Tigers will make that much of a splash this off season. Just a lot of smaller moves that will trickle in.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-67346365906626259362008-11-18T13:37:00.000-05:002008-11-18T13:37:00.000-05:00Pat,One thing that has bewildered me is just how b...Pat,<BR/><BR/>One thing that has bewildered me is just how bad Michael Gaines is as a reciever. Since the beginning of the year, he has dropped probably 90% of the balls thrown his way: either as incompletions, fumbles, or sometimes down by contact - but the ball still comes out. I can't understand why he still holds the ball like a loaf of bread in weak 10. You would have thought he would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-53136952331822288462008-11-18T13:33:00.000-05:002008-11-18T13:33:00.000-05:00Book long time to talk. Really lost for words in ...Book long time to talk. Really lost for words in this interesting fall season. I mean my beloved Wolverines went further south then I thought. I do think they will bounce back, I mean no mistaken the Freshman QB's have been nothing short of brutal. ANd was suppose to be the strength (Defense) has stunk like no other. So I do think Rich Rod needs to make an adjustment there at D-Cord. <BR/><maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-88447230896114854612008-11-17T22:03:00.000-05:002008-11-17T22:03:00.000-05:00Allen,There is no real benefit to having the No. 1...Allen,<BR/>There is no real benefit to having the No. 1 overall pick this season. Just more money and harder to sign. Don't see a sure-thing first overall pick.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-29436527801334647192008-11-17T22:02:00.000-05:002008-11-17T22:02:00.000-05:00Fred Brill,I think Culpepper is a worthy addition,...Fred Brill,<BR/>I think Culpepper is a worthy addition, but is he more than a quality backup these days. That is what Pittsburgh wanted him for. Mayhew has done some things, but was put into a difficult position trying to capture the job. Agree about his effort.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-13077723845342958242008-11-17T16:54:00.000-05:002008-11-17T16:54:00.000-05:00I really hope the Lions do win three or four games...I really hope the Lions do win three or four games, and get out of the number one draft pick. <BR/><BR/>Letting the Lions draft number one is akin to letting a three year old play with a loaded handgun. Nothing good will happen.<BR/><BR/>AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-56691609854697125022008-11-17T12:54:00.000-05:002008-11-17T12:54:00.000-05:00Pat,Yesterday's game wasn't the train wreck that t...Pat,<BR/><BR/>Yesterday's game wasn't the train wreck that the last recent games have been. And now seeing Culpepper for the first time - I think he did really good for a guy only 10 days out of retirement. He is only going to get better. And that offense seems to like him. He's a leader. Miller and Johnson are a couple of nice weapons to choose from.<BR/><BR/>And Mayhew deserves a good pat on Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.com