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Lions score grit-fueled comeback victory over Bears

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

In a sensational turn of events, the Detroit Lions pulled off an astonishing comeback win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, 31-26. The Lions have now advanced to an incredible 8-2 record to start...

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Draft debacles: Exploring Detroit Lions busts through the decades

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

In the storied history of the Detroit Lions, the NFL Draft has been a source of optimism and heartache. As one of nine teams part of the inaugural NFL Draft in 1936, the Lions have drafted hundreds...

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Brock’s Thoughts: Trade deadline passivity will haunt Lions in playoffs

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

The success of the Detroit Lions this season has been well-documented. It’s unlike anything anyone has ever seen from this franchise before, and the rest of the NFL is starting to pick up on the fact...

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The Detroit Lions: A tale of triumph, curse and possible redemption

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The year is 1958, and the Detroit Lions are fresh off their third NFL championship in the past six years. However, everything was about to fall apart as the defending champs set in motion a curse and...

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Detroit Lions crushed by Ravens in Baltimore

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter October 25, 2023

The Detroit Lions fell short to the number one team in the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens, with a final score of 38-6. The Ravens are a ruthless team and were unstoppable on their home field. From...

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The Detroit Lions: yeah, this team is good

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 18, 2023

I’ve refrained from writing this column for as long as possible, but it’s time to acknowledge the facts: The Detroit Lions are a good football team. Some might say they’re really good. Some...

‘It aint the same Detroit: Lions upset Chiefs in Arrowhead

‘It ain’t the same Detroit:’ Lions upset Chiefs in Arrowhead

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

The Detroit Lions have put the NFL on notice, beating the defending champions in an electrifying season opener at Arrowhead Stadium, securing a 21-20 win. Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, one of the Lions’...

The Lions celebrate their first win of the 2021 season against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 5, 2021. Photo via Forbes.

Column: Time to say goodbye to the ‘same, old Lions’?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 29, 2023

For almost 100 years, the Detroit Lions have consistently been one of the worst franchises in sports. There’s no debating it. It’s as much a fact as two plus two equals four is.  It’s been...

Ryan Mathews and his wife, Amanda.

People of OU: English teacher and Detroit Lions blogger Ryan Mathews

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor April 13, 2022

Most people are happy to be successful at one job, but Ryan Mathews is lucky enough to be successful at two. Many know Mathews as the senior editor for Pride of Detroit, a Detroit Lions blog for SB...

The Lions celebrate their first win of the 2021 season against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 5, 2021. Photo via Forbes.

The Detroit Lions’ future is brighter than you think

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter April 6, 2022

Football is about culture. You can have a top quarterback prospect, incredible defensive players, and talents at the skill positions, but if your team’s leadership and culture are sub-par, your team...

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (pictured here) spent 12 years as a Detroit Lion.

Posties predict the Super Bowl champs

The Oakland Post Staff February 9, 2022

Somehow it's already Super Bowl time, with the big game taking place this Sunday, Feb. 13. Here's who the Posties are banking on to take home the title of 2022 Super Bowl Champions. Matthew Scheidel,...

Lions bite kneecaps of Packers to close regular season

Lions bite kneecaps of Packers to close regular season

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter January 12, 2022

The Detroit Lions defeated the top-seeded Green Bay Packers 37-30 in a dramatic game at Ford Field on Jan. 9 to finish Head Coach Dan Campbell’s first season 3-13-1. After a disastrous tenure under...

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