Detroit Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli
Things are bad in Detroit this season, so bad in fact that Commissioner Roger Goodell announced just minutes ago the Lions have been demoted from the NFL and will begin play in Division 1-AA effective immediately.
Detroit, winless in nine games this season, has shown no signs of competing against their NFL counterparts. League officials met late Sunday to discuss alternatives, making every effort to avoid sending the Lions out of the NFL.
The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), formerly Division 1-AA, was notified of the NFLs decision shortly after league officials arrived at their decision. The announcement was met with skepticism by several Division 1-AA conference commissioners.
Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher released this statement upon hearing the news.
“We are saddened the NFL has decided to oust the Detroit Lions, a franchise that has been associated with the National Football League since 1930. But we understand the Lions pathetic level of play could no longer be tolerated, especially by the long-suffering fans of Detroit.”
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“However, the OVC has a long tradition of success and we are adamantly opposed to the inclusion of the Lions into our league. We’d prefer to keep Detroit away from our conference because we don’t want the Lions contaminating our member teams.”
President-elect Barack Obama offered his thoughts on the NFLs decision. “It’s time for hope and change in the motor city. The Bush-like policies of the Ford family have led the Lions and the good people of Detroit into a state of despair.”
“Once I’m inaugurated, I intend to implement cuts, starting with the Lions defense and progressing through the entire organization.”
One FCS member team, the Alabama State Hornets, reacted to the news with guarded optimism.
A spokesperson for the school told the Associated Press, “Alabama State is glad to see the Lions in Division 1-AA. We’re 2-7, so if we can get Detroit on our schedule, we should pick up an easy win.”
Attempts to reach William Clay Ford have been unsuccessful. Stay tuned to this web site for further developments.
good one Moondog. I wonder with the drop the 1-AA if coach Marinelli would actually act like he gives a darn during his press conferences.
This is hilarious. While their at it, might as well send the Radiers down there to, make them play each other all season to see who can get back in the league next year
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