Humor me; I’ve got one LARGE problem and some thoughts about the state of favorites in the world of sports, in my humble opinion. Let’s take on the subject that does not impact me or the economic input of Detroit directly.

We’ve just come off a two-week blitz of NFL post-season games with some interesting outcomes. Granted, the Lions made their first trip to the playoffs since 1999 and as was projected, the Saints had home field and used that and an array of weapons to send Detroit home after round one. That was hardly a surprise.

Three high octane offenses took to the grass or turf and one emerged victorious in a 14 day span that left more than one fan bewildered. The Saints, winner of 13 games with their record setting offense went into the bay (well not literally) and left with wounded egos and watched the 49ers move on to the NFC title game.

Ditto the Packers, out to defend their Super Bowl tile, ran into the G-men and looked, well, pedestrian for a team that went 15-1 in the regular season. Meanwhile Team Brady steamrolled Tebowmania and waits for the Ravens to come to chowder country. At this point, New England vs. NYG or SF will be okay…As long as the Patriots get there!  But hey, that’s just me!

Now, on to this mind numbing plan unfolding in HOCKEYTOWN!  Here’s the deal…The NHL is planning yet another winter classic, in Detroit or so we thought. The most recent “news” is that the original six match-up between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings MAY be held at the Big House in Ann Arbor with its 100,000 plus seating capacity. My thought, so what!  Fans in stands does not mean more viewers. In fact it’s a given that those watching would do so in greater numbers if you used the local teams stadium other than a college venue, otherwise, why have all the previous outdoor classics been in the home venues of the baseball or football teams facility?

Here are the real issues; the closeness of our Canadian neighbors in Windsor and the surrounding area, the need for financial help in the “D” and the opportunity to turn a game into a weekend of activity exists in Detroit! Not 50 miles away in Ann Arbor!!  Mr. Illitch, it is your team and you have done so much for this city, please, do not let the NHL or TV networks dictate where this classic game should be played…You know…I know…The answer is Comerica Park. There I’ve said it and several local media members agree. 

Thanks, as always

Ron Angel 
UDetroit.com

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