Love the Lions? Write About the Team for Patch

Can’t wait for the Detroit Lions’ season to kick off Sept. 9 at Ford Field against the St. Louis Rams—much less the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 10?

Do you know the words to the Lions’ fight song, “Gridiron Heroes?” Do you bleed Honolulu Blue and Silver?

Then we would love you to share your passion for football and the Lions by blogging on Patch!

Patch would love to hear your opinions and views as the Lions try to return to the playoffs after last year’s 10-win season.

Blogging on Patch is easy to do—just click here to get started. Bloggers will reach thousands of daily Patch users and will have access to our sophisticated platform to share make observations about the Lions, vent frustrations and celebrate victories. They'll also gain a following among readers as an expert on the 2011 team, which they can use to promote their own blogs, Twitter feeds and Facebook pages.

So get started blogging. Or, if you would prefer, email John Hetzler at john.hetzler@patch.com. Please put “Lions” in the subject line of the email.

Blogger positions are open to all experience levels. If you have passion for the Lions, you'll be a great blogger for Patch!