The Motor City's masochistic and mystifying marriage with Lions GM Matt Millen finally came to an end when the under performing executive was fired Wednesday. Millen, who famously spent three consecutive high first round draft picks on wide receivers while the team's defense languished, maintained his position through a barrage of criticism and a 31-84 record. At one point, fans actually formed a protest march against him, parading outside the Lions' stadium.In avoiding the axe for so long, Millen showed survival skills that "Man Vs. Wild" protagonist Bear Grylls (fittingly pictured doing his best lion impersonation) would be proud of, but his magic wore off and now he's circulating his resume. I don't think the list of suitors will be all that long.
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The Red Sox clinched a playoff berth last night and celebrated like it was New Year's Eve. Nothing wrong with that, but Jonathan Papelbon continues to demonstrate that the elevator stops a few floors short of the penthouse when it comes to jubilant moments. Check it out as seen on Comcast Sportsnet New England.
What is it with this dude and celebrations? Oh well, at least it's not as embarrassing as the footage unearthed by teammate Dustin Pedroia.
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