#Statement: Lions fans expect disappointment. That’s been the mantra of my super-fan dad during football season for as long as I can remember, lounging back on the couch wearing his ancient Honolulu blue Barry Sanders jersey. The Lions suck. Or at least they did. But that’s why, sadly, we weren’t truly surprised when our betting favorites for the Super Bowl lost in the first round of the playoffs a few weeks ago. This loss was only the latest addition to a long history of bad luck, injuries, failures and frustration. Last year, the Lions got as close to the Super Bowl as they ever have in the final playoff game against the 49ers. My dad and grandfather flew out to California, two blue jerseys amid a sea of red and gold, in anticipation of the most solid possibility of a Super Bowl game in their lifetimes. Back in Ann Arbor, I watched from the couch. They lost. To read more, click the link in our bio. ✍️: Madison Hammond 🎨: Caroline Xi