12-22-2004, 06:20 PM
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[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]'Twas the week before Christmas, with nine teams having a legitimate shot, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]for that ONE all important invitation, we call that last and final wildcard spot.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]Their uniforms are hung each week in their lockers with care, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]with hopes that their seasons do not end in despair.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Delhomme and Leftwich are all snuggled in their beds, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]while visions of the playoffs still shine brightly in their heads;[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]And the Bengals, Giants, and Titans on Sunday again, all took a cr_p!, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]and in two more weeks will be settling down for a long winter's nap.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]When out in Philadelphia there arose such a clatter, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Eagle fans sprang from their beds the next morning to find out what was the matter.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]A badly sprained ankle and T.O. is gone like a flash, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]thoughts of the Eagles going to the Super Bowl, might have been a little to rash.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]The lightening bolts were shining brightly in the heavy blowing snow, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]as the Chargers earned a playoff berth taking out the Browns for their eighth win in a row.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]When what to my wondering eyes should appear, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]the 49er's are two and twelve and having a horrible year?[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]With a team that is no longer lively and quick, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]it's no wonder 49er fans are feeling so sick.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]More rapid than losses the Super Bowl's they came, [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]remember when Walsh and Seifert whistled and shouted and called them by name -[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#008000]"Now, Montana! Now, Clark! Now, Lott and Rice! [/#008000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#008000]On, Young! On Sanders!", that should more than suffice.[/#008000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]"To the playoffs, to NFC division crowns, to the Super Bowls too!", [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]Lord knows that's something that this 49er team will never do.[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]An inept offense that would make grown men cry, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]the Bears were pounded by the Texans under the cool Chicago sky.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]So onto Miami where wins are far and few, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]the Dolphins stunned the Patriots on Monday Night dropping them to a disappointing twelve and two.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]And then in anticipation, we all hoped to witness on TV, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Peyton Manning breaking a record that we thought we would never see.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]As we turned up the volume and moved closer to the set, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]a touchdown pass in the third quarter made things more interesting yet.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]He was dressed like a warrior from his helmet to his football shoes, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]he took a knee in the final two minutes which brought on respect rather than boos.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]A bundle of touchdowns he had flung over time, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]you can bet he'll break Marino's record this week when he throws touchdown pass number forty-nine![/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]The Steelers win twelve straight, the Seahawks fall to seven and seven, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]the Saints are feeling kind of rosy, and the Falcons get a prayer from heaven.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]In Tampa, Gruden's droll little mouth was tied up like a bow, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]for he will not be proclaiming this year "To the playoffs we will go!"[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]The stump of a cigar will not be held in Parcell's teeth anytime soon, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]for his Cowboys have played the last two weeks like a bunch of buffoons.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]The "BIG Tuna" may have a broad face and a fat round belly, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]but I guarantee it's not laughing like a bowl full of jelly.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]And Now Detroit Fans,[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]We were happy and proud and completely in shock [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]when Joey threw his last touchdown with just eight ticks left on the clock.[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]A rush of sudden joy and playoff hopes filling our heads, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]immediately should have told us that we had EVERYTHING to dread.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]Don Muhlbach lined up the snap and went stright to his work, [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]and away went all of our hopes as our heads turned with a jerk.[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Then wiping the tears and blowing our nose, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Lion fans have come to realize that this is just how our season goes.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]Our Lions sprang to the task and played to the final whistle, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]but finally in the end we got pricked in the butt with a thorn of a thistle.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]With all the ups-and-downs of the season, Mooch and the boys do the best they can, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]and as Detroit faithfuls we exclaim "THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE BEING A DETRIOT LION FAN!"[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font] [center][font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]Merry Christmas [/size][/#ff0000][/font][/center] [center][font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]to all and to all a good [/size][/#ff0000][/font][/center] [center][font "Bookman Old Style"][red][size 7]"Hike!"[/size][/red][/font][/center]
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[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]'Twas the week before Christmas, with nine teams having a legitimate shot, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]for that ONE all important invitation, we call that last and final wildcard spot.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]Their uniforms are hung each week in their lockers with care, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]with hopes that their seasons do not end in despair.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Delhomme and Leftwich are all snuggled in their beds, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]while visions of the playoffs still shine brightly in their heads;[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]And the Bengals, Giants, and Titans on Sunday again, all took a cr_p!, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]and in two more weeks will be settling down for a long winter's nap.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]When out in Philadelphia there arose such a clatter, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Eagle fans sprang from their beds the next morning to find out what was the matter.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]A badly sprained ankle and T.O. is gone like a flash, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]thoughts of the Eagles going to the Super Bowl, might have been a little to rash.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]The lightening bolts were shining brightly in the heavy blowing snow, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]as the Chargers earned a playoff berth taking out the Browns for their eighth win in a row.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]When what to my wondering eyes should appear, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]the 49er's are two and twelve and having a horrible year?[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]With a team that is no longer lively and quick, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]it's no wonder 49er fans are feeling so sick.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]More rapid than losses the Super Bowl's they came, [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]remember when Walsh and Seifert whistled and shouted and called them by name -[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#008000]"Now, Montana! Now, Clark! Now, Lott and Rice! [/#008000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#008000]On, Young! On Sanders!", that should more than suffice.[/#008000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]"To the playoffs, to NFC division crowns, to the Super Bowls too!", [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]Lord knows that's something that this 49er team will never do.[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]An inept offense that would make grown men cry, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]the Bears were pounded by the Texans under the cool Chicago sky.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]So onto Miami where wins are far and few, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]the Dolphins stunned the Patriots on Monday Night dropping them to a disappointing twelve and two.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]And then in anticipation, we all hoped to witness on TV, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Peyton Manning breaking a record that we thought we would never see.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]As we turned up the volume and moved closer to the set, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]a touchdown pass in the third quarter made things more interesting yet.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]He was dressed like a warrior from his helmet to his football shoes, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]he took a knee in the final two minutes which brought on respect rather than boos.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]A bundle of touchdowns he had flung over time, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]you can bet he'll break Marino's record this week when he throws touchdown pass number forty-nine![/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]The Steelers win twelve straight, the Seahawks fall to seven and seven, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]the Saints are feeling kind of rosy, and the Falcons get a prayer from heaven.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]In Tampa, Gruden's droll little mouth was tied up like a bow, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]for he will not be proclaiming this year "To the playoffs we will go!"[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]The stump of a cigar will not be held in Parcell's teeth anytime soon, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]for his Cowboys have played the last two weeks like a bunch of buffoons.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]The "BIG Tuna" may have a broad face and a fat round belly, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]but I guarantee it's not laughing like a bowl full of jelly.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]And Now Detroit Fans,[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]We were happy and proud and completely in shock [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]when Joey threw his last touchdown with just eight ticks left on the clock.[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]A rush of sudden joy and playoff hopes filling our heads, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]immediately should have told us that we had EVERYTHING to dread.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]Don Muhlbach lined up the snap and went stright to his work, [/#ff0000][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][#ff0000]and away went all of our hopes as our heads turned with a jerk.[/#ff0000] [/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Then wiping the tears and blowing our nose, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]Lion fans have come to realize that this is just how our season goes.[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]Our Lions sprang to the task and played to the final whistle, [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]but finally in the end we got pricked in the butt with a thorn of a thistle.[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]With all the ups-and-downs of the season, Mooch and the boys do the best they can, [/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][#008000][size 4]and as Detroit faithfuls we exclaim "THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE BEING A DETRIOT LION FAN!"[/size][/#008000][/font]
[font "Bookman Old Style"][black][size 4][/size][/black][/font] [center][font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]Merry Christmas [/size][/#ff0000][/font][/center] [center][font "Bookman Old Style"][#ff0000][size 4]to all and to all a good [/size][/#ff0000][/font][/center] [center][font "Bookman Old Style"][red][size 7]"Hike!"[/size][/red][/font][/center]
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