Detroit Lions

Built in 1975 as home to the Detroit Lions the Pontiac Silverdome was set to be demolished on December 3, 2017. The first attempt failed however a second attempt was successful.

Nate Burleson is not a native Michigander (he's Canadian). However, his 4 years with the Detroit Lions certainly have given him an affinity for the city and state.

The Lions are taking a page out of the Tigers' book by starting over after starting over not so long ago. In so doing they're hitting the reset button for Dan Campbell and Co., meaning you're stuck with them for even longer.

There are plenty of things and traits of being a Michigander that I have not learned yet. However, here are 10 of the most important things I have learned while living in Michigan.

Detroit Lions fans fight during the game and afterward too.

The Detroit Lions are so bad that they're the butt of the joke, even when it comes to the odds of someone winning the lottery. You've got to read this joke...

The Lions account for three of the most popular sports wagers, according to Caesars Sportsbook in Las Vegas.

Will Dan Campbell "restore the roar"? Will there be more clips of him talking about biting opponents kneecaps or wanting a real lion at practice? We shall see!

It doesn't guarantee any victories in 2022, but HBO (and the NFL) thinks Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions might make for compelling television. And the guess is there might be at least a few references to "biting knee caps" or something similar along the way.

One of the most-anticipated NFL events each year could be coming to the Motor City.