There comes a time in a man’s life when he has to take stock of certain things and ask himself, “Why?” I found myself doing just that recently at the culmination of the NFL’s regular season.

I’ve been a Detroit Lions fan since age 7 or 8. You might find this peculiar, as I live nowhere near Michigan. However, I was drawn to the franchise because of a deep appreciation for Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. His electric style of play and upstanding character made him my No. 1 role model growing up, and I stuck with the Motor City Kitties after he retired. It’s a decision I�...