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Phil Hopersberger joined May 2009

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CONGRATS TO DAN FOR WINNING THE CUP!

My consolation for the Red Wings' loss was being friends with Dan and sharing his joy. And yes, it is LIGHT!

"Southfield and 96" is usually the way I answer the 'where were you born' question when someone finds out I'm from Detroit. Day-twah's a big city and that narrows it down to the west side, but you'll find me in the woods or on a stream these days.

As a kid I was hooked on Detroit sports. George Kell memories on a Saturday afternoon or front porch with a radio and Ernie's twang on a summer night. We'd watch the Lions' first half and then head outside to play the second half with my "tackle" friends. Never made it to Olympia, but I watched PLENTY of black and white Wings' games with Gordie and Alex, saw the Lions play at Tiger Stadium more than once, and even witnessed the Tigers win the '84 World Series (fans threw hunks of infield sod up to us in the lower deck and I took it home to plant in our yard on Grandville). 'Course front row at a Wings' playoff game when they won the Cup later in the series was priceless too.

After graduating from MSU in 1984, I worked for Knight Ridder Newspapers for four years, did campus ministry at Penn State and MSU, and in 1998 began freelancing as a writer. Detroit sports are my other religion, and for the most part they've all done well. Now about those Lions....2009 maybe? Gosh, I'm praying!

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Favorite Athletes

Gretzky, Yzerman, Shanny, Howe, Barry, Payton, Trammell, Gibby, Thorpe, Kaline, Lemieux, Cobb, and Shoeless
Favorite Sports Teams

Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings...Penn State and Michigan State too.
Favorite Coaches

Dan Bylsma, Sparky, Bowman, Toe Blake, Chuck Daly, Dungy, Tom Landry, and hoping "Gym Shorts" with the Lions.
All Time Sports Moment

Yzerman hoisting the Stanley Cup the first time! And I just had something in my eye, okay?!
Most Memorable Game Attended

1984 World Series final game at Michigan and Trumbull with Jeff!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Pick any one of Gretzky's...how about Gretzky's total points (2857)!
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth was some pitcher and then a pretty fair hitter later on...right BoSox fans?
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas States of America!
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan Dizon?
Gretzky or Orr?

With 61 NHL records in 1999, Gretzky is the most dominant athlete ever! 'Course, Orr actually flew.
Pele or Maradona?

Never liked her music, so Pele. Or are these are tennis players?
Federer or Sampras?

Don't follow soccer.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger...eventually...but Santa was pretty special.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Watching 500 left turns, hoping someone flames out is a sport?
Schumacher or Senna?

Another soccer question? C'mon...it's not a real sport either.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10 is smash mouth football! SEC needs some snow to be REAL football.

Latest Articles »

This Red Wings' Fan Is "Okay" if Dan Bylsma's Penguins Win the Cup

05/27/2009

2,009 reads 39 comments 10 likes

Why Detroit Lions' Fnas Shuold Trsut Jim Schwartz

05/23/2009

705 reads 32 comments 0 likes

The First Detroit "Depression" Lions

05/20/2009

500 reads 19 comments 1 likes

"Hey Dad, How Many Games Will The Lions Win This Year?"

05/20/2009

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tell me your thoughts :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292018-time-to-stop-pandering-to-quarterbacks-and-suspend-brady-quinn

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I made it to 100!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291668-detroit-lions-and-what-they-need-my-100th-article

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A rare opportunity for me on this weeks Seattle/Lions game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285644-detroit-vs-seattle-does-two-bad-teams-make-for-good-football

Check it out!

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The Beer Thinker's latest musings...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274707-detroit-lions-have-a-long-way-to-go-beer-thinkers-musings

Enjoy!

38 days ago

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I'm hoping this generates a lot of debate.

Tell me what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270739-detroit-lion-left-tackle-jeff-backus-is-he-really-that-bad

Thanks!

45 days ago

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Latest ramblings from the Beer Thinker:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267995-detroit-lions-fans-need-to-be-patient

Check it out!

50 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

55 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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Sorry but I'm a little cheesed about what's been said regarding the Lions first victory in two years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263527-beer-thinkers-rant-the-lions-did-beat-an-nfl-team

Let me know if you agree or not!

Thanks!

58 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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It takes a lot to get me going...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261383-lions-owner-william-clay-ford-sr-could-learn-from-mike-illitch/show_full

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62 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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If the Lions are going to stay with Stafford, the offense needs to change:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259316-lions-change-offensive-play-calling

Tell me what you think!

Thanks!

PS...thanks for the update on you attending the game. From what I saw, the fans were really loud in the first half. You woulda thunk that would have given the Lions some inspiration in the 2nd half but instead, they came out flat.

66 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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Man I'm getting tired of writing about Lions losses...how about you?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258689-an-old-familiar-tune-lions-lose-again

By the way, how was the atmosphere at the game? Even though they lost, how were the fans?

Thanks!

67 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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Beer Thinker's Week Two Preview:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257129-detroit-lions-vs-minnesota-vikings-beer-thinkers-week-two-preview

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70 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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Lions first game...not so good:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254194-detroit-lions-are-going-through-growing-pains

Check it out and tell me what you think...Thanks!

74 days ago

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Decided to try my hand at previewing the Lions/Saints game:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251659-detroit-lions-vs-new-orleans-saints-beer-thinkers-week-1-preview

Any feedback is greatly appriceated!

78 days ago

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