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Question:
Who was coach the last time the Lions went to a playoff game? (I know that was a long time ago, but try).
What was Wayne's W/L record every year he coached for the Lions? Please tell me the Lions W/L record for the last 4 years.
Bottom line. It wasnt' Wayne, and it's not Mooch. It's ownership pure and simple. How much would you as an owner put into a team when you can fill up the stadium each and every weekend that they play in town? Sold-out suites, club seats, and everything else. At premium dollars. It makes zero economic sense for them to put money into their team.
Want a perfect example? Take a look at the Detroit Red Wings before Mike Illitch purchased them. The Norris organization did not do a thing to improve that team until the attendance got so bad that they could not ignore it anymore. Coach after coach after general manager. When it hurts in the pocketbook, changes get made.