October in the D

There’s no doubt in my mind that FSN should have come up with an “October in the D” song.  No matter what happens with the Tigers in the next week, this has been an amazing month and run for Detroit sports.  With the Lions off to their historic start, the Tigers making the post-season and chopping down that redwood of a team in the Yankees, and not to mention the beginning of the Wings’ much anticipated season and a 2-0 start of their own.  

Last night marked the first time since 1956 that the Lions have started a season 5-0.  What a way to do it too.  Monday Night Football against da Bearsssss.  Whatever they’ve got going, I like what I’m seeing and am excited to follow the rest of the season to see what they can do.  Interesting how just a few years ago they were the laughing stock of the league, but going 0-16 will do that to you.  

Nice to see yet another Detroit franchise rising from the dead and making some noise in the national media.  Remember, it wasn’t that long ago that the Tigers were on pace to set the record for most losses in a season.  Since 2003, they’ve turned it around, made itto a world series and another ALCS this year.  Granted there have been some disappointing years since ’06, but nobody can argue that they’ve become a force in baseball and have some great years to come.  

Going back a little farther, the Wings of the 80’s were known around the hockey world as the “Dead Wings”.  Until they drafted a kid by the name of Steve Yzerman.  After his debut and eventual reign as captain of the Wings, the team was rejuvenated and has since become the gold standard of a “dynasty” in hockey and arguably, all sports.  Not just because they have made it to the post-season in 20 consecutive seasons (the longest active streak of any of the four major sports).  The Wings have had to deal with a lockout and a resulting salary cap, however, they hit the ice without skipping a beat.  Not even the Yankees can say they’ve done that.

Now the Lions, with their new found core of players, are set to put themselves in the same conversation as the Tigers and Red Wings when both Detroit fans and national media mentions teams from Motown.  

Finally, let’s cheer on the Tigers tonight, the next 3 days are huge, and they have a legitimate chance of taking all 3 games against the Rangers.  Fister pitching tonight, Porcello tomorrow, and Verlander Thursday night.  The biggest thing is, once again, the bats have gotta wake up.  In the first two games combined, the offense left 22 runners on base, 13 in game 2 alone.  Coupled with Cabby and V-Mart going a combined 2/15 in those games makes it real hard to win against any team, not to mention the Rangers with the lineup they put out there everyday.  

Open to any comments or thoughts about anything sports related, Detroit or otherwise!