Detroit Lions Uncaged Event

August 8, 2010   ·   Michael Sudds   ·   Jump to comments

When my buddy Jim, and I arrived at Ford Field today, the line was past the end of the building. It was great to see so many Lions' fans in one place without paying $50 to park.
I would estimate that the attendance was between seven and eight thousand. A lot of families, a lot of kids, and a lot of fun.
The doors opened at 3:00PM. There was a massive autograph session until 3:45PM. You could hear the “Suuuuuuuuh” chants half a stadium away.
The Leo’s love fest was on! I spoke to several fans who snagged trophy autographs. Daniel, a very robust lad of seven, was showing off his Louis Delmas scribble in the concession line. He positively brimmed with joy and he wouldn’t let me touch it!
Jim and I found primo seats on the 50 yard line, in the second row. The team came out of the tunnel to thunderous applause. Suh was the last player on the field. “Suuuuuuuuh”.
As usual, the horn blew, and the Lions players went into warm up dri...

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