OT: MIchigan Sports Thread: UM wins Natty Championship

[jaster]

I don't think UM fans should hang their head about this one. Michigan didn't even look like they'd get into the playoffs a month ago. Then they put up two huge wins to get to the FF and face the destructive force of nature that is BC.

I'm leaning toward Denver in the final but I would never put money up against BC.

Yeah, far from an implosion, this turned out to be a pretty good season for Michigan, all things considered. BC is an absolute wagon, they were heavy favorites last night.

I expect BC to win tomorrow, but I'll be pulling for Denver (because Buium, and eff Boston).

 

[FabricDetails]

@jaster

 

[jaster]

@jaster

Finally, someone made a video of my avatar.

 

[FabricDetails]

Finally, someone made a video of my avatar.

Haha sorry it's a condensed 30 for 30.

 

[Ricelund]

Thoughts on the new Lions uniforms? I didn't love them at first but they've really grown on me.

I'm surprised they got rid of the blue throwback helmet from last season. That was a lot of hype around a helmet they wore for one game.

 

[Winger98]

Don't like the black ones. They look like pajamas.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

Thoughts on the new Lions uniforms? I didn't love them at first but they've really grown on me.

I'm surprised they got rid of the blue throwback helmet from last season. That was a lot of hype around a helmet they wore for one game.

Really like the blues, which is most important imo. Like the whites, but I don't need the "Detroit" over the numbering.

The third jersey, idk. I think the Lions are in a tricky spot where you kind of either go with gray or black, and neither looks that great in my view. I think it's a good effort.

 

[Winger98]

Really like the blues, which is most important imo. Like the whites, but I don't need the "Detroit" over the numbering.

The third jersey, idk. I think the Lions are in a tricky spot where you kind of either go with gray or black, and neither looks that great in my view. I think it's a good effort.

I'd consider just flipping the color jersey to have a grey top with a blue bottom, with maybe black accents and numbers if they felt they had to use a third color. I've always liked the Lions' color scheme.

 

[Konnan511]

I love the black jerseys as their alternate.

 

[Bondurant]

Is anyone going to the draft?

 

[jkutswings]

Is anyone going to the draft?

Watching from home. So far it's been according to the predictions. Hopefully the Lions can get an impact player at either CB or edge rusher.

 

[sycamore]

Watching from home. So far it's been according to the predictions. Hopefully the Lions can get an impact player at EITHER CB or edge rusher.

Bingo. Possibly the best CB in the draft.
I wonder what they gave Dallas to trade up.

 

[Hen Kolland]

Love the decision to be aggressive and go get Arnold this late in the game

 

[Ricelund]

 

[Reality Check]

I suspect Detroit either trades down or trades a pick next year tomorrow to recoup the draft pick they lost tonight.

That's the only downside I have with their pick tonight.

 

[Konnan511]

Great pick, couldn't be happier. Dude is all grit and only missed one tackle on run plays this past year. Didn't give up much to trade up a fistful of spots either.

The drafting War Room must have been buzzing when he was still available.

 

[jaster]

From what I've read, this was a really great move by the Lions. They went into the draft with the 29th overall pick and came away with a guy who was considered a borderline top-10 talent.

 

[Axel Sandy Pelikan]

Not only that. He's a borderline top-10 talent who is from the same defense as their first round talent safety from the prior year. Both fell, so huge chips on shoulder.

So, they get another very talented player coming into the league kinda pissed off playing with a bunch of other lower picked or UDFA players with massive chips on their shoulders.

Lions have a bunch of guys who rightfully earned the disrespek card and aren't looking to rest on laurels. Beautiful move to go get their guy.