Detroit Lions Big Win Over the Vikings

When I tell you I yelled the entire 4th quarter I am not exaggerating. My Detroit Lions give me anxiety and a need to cuss a lot at the screen. The fourth quarter has to be most intense time watching the game because it's normally close and we have been known to go either way. The game against the Minnesota Vikings was no different. It was definitely a nail biter up until the 2 minute warning. Our defense has been strong for quite some time and have been known to win us the games. This game was about respect and earning it on the field, away from home. It's almost like a child going over a friend's house to play. All the "training" they received on knowing how to act has to be shown away from home. The Lion's showed up and showed out this past Sunday. With a 3-1 record and a power ranking of 2nd place, I only expect their A game to be brought this Sunday against the Panthers. I expect this to be intense, especially with the Panthers beating the champs. More on their big win and to hear what they had to say go to: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2017/10/01/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-quotes/721844001/

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Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas

Will Las Vegas have to wait longer for the Raiders?

As NFL games are overshadowed by protests, Las Vegas residents are wondering if the Raiders will move in the near future. When talks first started last year, it was agreed that the Raiders would move to Las Vegas and play one season in a temporary location. Now there are negotiations going on that could move that out past the time the stadium will be complete. They were due to play their first season in Las Vegas in 2019, while their stadium was still being built. It appears to be a concern with the Raiders that the stadium may not be ready for start of the 2020 season, so they are negotiating with the city of Oakland to remain in their lease through the 2020 season. "The team has all but ruled out playing at Sam Boyd Stadium where UNLV plays", says Velotta (2017). As of right now, the contractors are saying they can have the stadium built in 31 months, which they proved they could do when they completed the Minnesota Vikings stadium just last year, according to Velotta (2017).

Velotta, R.N. (25 September 2017). Raiders reportedly negotiating to play in Oakland through 2020 season. Las Vegas Review Journal.

Online Dating Led to a Blended Family

My family consists of myself, my wife, our 3 son's and our dog Brandy. We both came into our relationship with a child, then after being married a few years we had a child together...Hers (Deonte - 23), Mine (Brian - 20), and Ours (Branden - 9). Every time one of us tells that story to someone a little older than us that's what they always say. I met my wife almost 16 years ago on AOL messenger. I was looking for some other girl I had been chatting with and clicked on my wife's name by mistake. We chatted and found out we knew a ton of the same people because while I was at CMU, she was at Northwood in Midland. Our paths had definitely crossed because when we finally met in person we both knew we had seen one another before. After dating for some years, I knew she was the one so I bought the ring. Now this was not traditional proposal because I was a shy guy. I kinda just gave it to her, no words were said...only tears of joy (from her of course). We were married in June 2005.

Our family is not unique in this day and age, but back then it was pretty new to be dating online then eventually marrying that person. I think about social media today and how different it is. I don't know if we would have met the same way if Instagram was in the picture or Snapchat. There are so  many people using these avenues and unlike AOL, you can't look in a quick search for people in your area.  

Deonte, Branden, Wife, Myself, and Brian

My wife's birthday party in 2013.

Brandy a.k.a. Babies a.k.a. Booter Booters

Born and raised in Detroit, I have always been a true Lion's fan. I ride with my Lion's win or lose. I remember going to the games at the Silverdome back in the day. One of my favorite Lion's players is of course...Barry Sanders.

I posted this picture to prove to my wife that they were not forced to wear the Lion's gear or attend the game. Just because I buy them Lion's gear does not mean I'm forcing them to be fans...LOL
Does it look like they were forced?

 

Go Lions!!!!!!!!!!  Defend the Den!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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(Yes I posted that!!)

Detroit Lion's 2017 Schedule