Memory Lane: 1991 Lions

                                                                          Memory Lane


                                                                       1991 Detroit Lions


                                                                          Memory Lane










      One of the most memorable teams from my youth was the 1991 version of the Detroit Lions.  The Lions finished the regular season with a 12-4 overall record earning themselves a home Playoff Game at the Pontiac Silverdome, and a first round bye.  Detroit crushed the Dallas Cowboys 38-6 with backup Quarterback Eric Kramer at the helm for the Lions.  Kramer threw for over 300 yards, and 3 touchdowns.  The Lions advanced to the NFC Conference Championship Game, but lost to the eventual Superbowl Champion Washington Redskins 41-10.  The Lions have not won a NFL Playoff game since their victory over the Cowboys.
     The 1991 Detroit Lions were memorable for various reasons (good, and bad) including the career ending injury to Mike Utley, and the way the team finished the regular season by winning their final 6 games.  The NFC Championship loss was also the last game that Eric Andolsek ever played in.  Andolsek was killed during the off-season in a tragic incident while working at his home.
     The most memorable thing to me about the 1991 Detroit Lions was the way the team was constructed.  The Lions usually have a few flashy pieces, but their rosters almost always seem to lack talent, and overall depth. The 1991 Lions were solid in the trenches on both sides of the ball.  Players like Lomas Brown, and Kevin Glover helped anchor the Offensive Line.  The D-Line had some real players like Jerry Ball (eventually placed on IR), and Kelvin Pritchett.  The secondary was also solid with guys like Ray Crockett, and Bennie Blades defending the pass.  The 1991 Lions also had several stars on the same team like Barry Sanders, Herman Moore, Brett Perriman, Chris Spielman, Eddie Murray, and Jim Arnold.  It is worth repeating that the Lions have not won a NFL Playoff game since their victory over the Dallas Cowboys during the 1991 season.
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                                                                        Game Notes







-  The Detroit Lions did not lose at home (including Playoffs) during the 1991 season.



-  The Lions first round pick (#10) in the 1991 NFL draft was Wide Receiver Herman Moore.



-  The Lions played in the NFC Central in 1991.  The NFC Central no longer exists.



-  Houston was known as the Oilers during the 1991 season.



-  The Arizona Cardinals were known as the Phoenix Cardinals in 1991.  



-  The Oakland Raiders were known as the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991.



-  Since 1991, the Rams left Los Angeles, became the St. Louis Rams, and moved back to Los Angeles.



-  Since 1991, the Browns left Cleveland to become the Baltimore Ravens, and then Cleveland got another Browns team.



-  The Baltimore Ravens, the Carolina Panthers, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Tennessee Titans did not exist in 1991.



-  The Seattle Seahawks played in the AFC West in 1991.  The Seahawks are now in the NFC West.










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ESPN Radio in Detroit!

     A few years ago I was up north, flipping through FM radio stations when I came across 100.9 FM, which was a local ESPN radio affiliate.  I thought it was so cool to be able to listen to "Mike and Mike in the Morning", and "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" on crystal clear FM radio.  The station also broadcasted Lions games, Pistons games, and even local high-school sports.  How cool, imagine playing for your high-school team, and seeing ESPN at your game, analyzing your performance.  I thought what a cool idea, and wondered why their was no such affiliate in Detroit.
     Last week, my cousin told me about an ESPN radio station in Detroit.  It has been the only station on my radio ever since she informed me about it.  105.1 FM is the new ESPN affiliate in Detroit.  They mix their broadcast schedule with successful ESPN radio shows, and local personalities who have already gained the respect of Detroit sports fans.  Drew Lane has an afternoon talk show at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays called "Sports and More with Drew Lane & Marc Fellhauer"  Fellhauer was a producer on 101.1 WRIF's "Drew & Mike" morning show, and now joins Lane on the new station.  Drew Lane was let go from WRIF last May after 22 years, and was replaced by "Dave & Chuck the Freak Show". "Dave & Chuck the Freak Show" was formerly the morning show on 89X (88.7 FM), and is expected to appeal to younger listeners.  Drew Lane, and Mike Clark were considered by some to be controversial, but Lane's opinions on our local sports teams have always appealed to listeners in Detroit.  So far, there are no plans for Drew to reunite with Mike Clark on the air, but the broadcast schedule is sure to evolve, and change as the ratings go up and down.
     Several local personalities have already joined the new 105.1 FM.  Matt Dery left 97.1 FM, and now has his own afternoon show (12:00 p.m.) on 105.1 FM called "The Discussion with Matt Dery".  Ryan Ermanni, and Rico Beard host the "Ryan & Rico" show weekend mornings at 8:00 a.m., and Herman Moore can be heard breaking down the Lions games, with his postgame show with Tom Mazawey.
     World Series games, Monday Night Football, and the BCS Championship can also be heard on the new 105.1 FM.  Broadcasting big time games, along with the blend of local personalities should bring competition to the Detroit radio market.  97.1 FM has been the lone FM sports station for some time now, and the addition of the new ESPN Detroit should make them have to step their game up.  For more information about 105.1 FM in Detroit, 100.9 FM in Mid-Michigan, or ESPN radio click on the links below.  You can always leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com





For more info about ESPN Detroit 105.1 FM click on  http://www.detroitsports1051.com



For more info about ESPN Mid-Michigan 100.9 click on  http://www.espn1009.com



To listen to ESPN radio live click on  http://espn.go.com/espnradio



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