I am sorry for your current economic situation. I am also sorry for the turn to negative town that the auto industry has taken. I am also sorry for mentioning the following but please hear me out:
• 2009 Stanley Cup – Red Wings loss in 7 games
• 2009 Final Four National Championship – Michigan State pummeling
• 2008-09 Detroit Lions go winless
• 2008-09 University of Michigan goes 3-9
• 2009 Tigers Stadium Demolished
• 2008 Detroit Tigers go 74-88
You know what. Life isn’t that bad. The University of Michigan made it to the Frozen Four for the 23rd time since 1948 last year. You’re like Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino; you’re keeping your neighborhood yours.
You will repaint the houses, you’ll clean out the gutters, and you’ll take out the trash. That’s what you’ll do. You’re in a slump right now, so what? You pull yourself together and embrace your neighbors and you’ll figure a way out of this mess. People look to sports to generate an escape from reality. That’s why we go to a movie, that’s why the video game industry is booming. People look for a way out of reality except for right now, Michigan’s sports world is mimicking their real world.
But that’s it – just wait for when things turn around. Watch what it will mean to the fans when the teams get over the top and bring home a championship. The proud folks of Michigan are looking for something, a glimmer a hope to turn things around. The Red Wings have decided to stay in old downtown in Joe Louis Arena (named after hometown boxing legend Joe Louis), while the Lions and Tigers have fled to the west side of the city.
That’s the Michigan spirit – to name an arena after a hometown hero. Not just a high school, not just a road – and arena. That’s what Michigan does – they support their own. The Tigers may very well win the AL Central this year. We are pulling for you Michigan. Keep your heads up, because after all, that’s what Michigan does.
Sincerely,
Cody
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