DETROIT--Ford Field and the Allen Park practice facility were supposed to be blessings for Lions fans.
After all, they'd have a state-of-the-art stadium in which to watch Lions games. And the new practice facility, an NFL showplace by all accounts, would allow the Lions to compete for the best free-agent talent on the market.
Just one thing: The fans weren't allowed at either last year to watch the Lions practice. Many, no doubt, were upset. For years, fans, at least those willing to make the drive to Saginaw Valley State, were able to take in a practice or two. ...
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After all, they'd have a state-of-the-art stadium in which to watch Lions games. And the new practice facility, an NFL showplace by all accounts, would allow the Lions to compete for the best free-agent talent on the market.
Just one thing: The fans weren't allowed at either last year to watch the Lions practice. Many, no doubt, were upset. For years, fans, at least those willing to make the drive to Saginaw Valley State, were able to take in a practice or two. ...
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