Detroit, mi, December 9, 2005:
The Lions Fanatics (www.thelionsfanatics.com)
have officially announced an “Orange-Out” as a means of protest of the Detroit
Lions December 18, 2005 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This
protest is in direct response to the refusal of Team Owner and Chairman William
Clay Ford to fire Team President and CEO Matt Millen. The Detroit Lions under
President and CEO Matt Millen have failed to live up to the standards of a
professional football team and have the worst record of any team in the National
Football League since his hire on January 9, 2001.
As a means of protest, The Lions Fanatics are
asking fans to wear the color orange to the December 18, 2005 Detroit Lions’
home game. Wearing the color orange serves two purposes.
First, the color is highly distinct and will not
be confused with the Detroit Lions’ team color in an effort to maximize
visibility. Second, the color orange is one of the team colors of the Detroit
Lions’ December 18th opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals.
This is a passive, non-disruptive method for the
fans of the Detroit Lions to show Team Owner and Chairman William Clay Ford
their disgust with his inaction. It is the belief of The Lions Fanatics that
this method of protest does not violate the rules of Ford Field as would “Fire
Millen” t-shirts and/or signs. This action is directed at the management of the
team and not the players on the field which The Lions Fanatics will continue to
support.
The Lions Fanatics is an
organization created and maintained by the fans of the Detroit Lions. The site
acts as a central forum for all fans, regardless of age or gender, to voice
their opinions and discuss various topics related to Detroit Lions football.
For more information on the “Orange Out,” please contact The Lions Fanatics at
Webmaster@thelionsfanatics.com
or visit The Lions Fanatics website at
www.thelionsfanatics.com
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