Battle of Lake Erie

Bragging rights are on the line tonight on the only preseason game that has any kind of meaning. That’s right, the Lions come to town tonight for the annual Battle for Lake Erie against the Browns.

Created several years ago as a way to create an annual “rivalry” between these two teams, the Battle of Lake Erie matches up two of the historically worst teams in the NFL each preseason. 

A Sweatervest Would NOT Look Good in Orange

Big news out of Berea the other day. Huge news, I mean. Gigantic news! Are you ready? Can you handle this? Prepare yourself, because this could be the story of the year. Ready? Here it is: Jim Tressel visited Browns training camp.

OMG! Can you believe it? Obviously, this means he's about to be named the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, who will go on to routinely beat up on Michigan.

There's no other explanation, really. Hmm, well, I guess it could be that he simply wanted to stop by his hometown and visit practice, maybe catch up with some other coaches (including former rival Lloyd Carr, who was also at camp). Yes, that's another possibility.

The Forgotten Linebacker

The last time D’Qwell Jackson played a game, it was October 18, 2009. So, you can’t blame me for thinking, “Holy Shit! He looks good … I forgot all about him!” when I saw him playing in Saturday’s preseason game.

OK, so I didn’t really forget about him, but I was surprised by him. Surprised at how good he looked against the Packers. I think this new defense and a great supporting cast is going to allow Jackson to really shine this year.

Best O-Line in NFL?

A lot was made Saturday during the pre-game show of the Cleveland Browns offensive line. It only took 13 years, but apparently our O-Line is among the best in the league. Way to go Browns!

As a former lineman myself, this is something I’ve always paid attention to. No one can doubt that Joe Thomas is as good as it gets at left tackle. And Alex Mack at center, I mean, the guy scored a freakin’ touchdown in the Pro-Bowl!

Between those two, you’ve got Eric Steinbach. He’s been solid as well.

Now, on the right side of the line, there’s second-year guard Shawn Lauvao and Tony Pashos is back from injury.

Are these five guys something the Browns should hang their hat on this season? Colt McCoy thinks so.

Rated M for Meaningless

So, the Browns extended their streak of beating the defending Super Bowl champs on Saturday when they trounced the Green Bay Packers in the first preseason game.

Now, I normally wouldn’t count this as anything official, since it was a preseason game, but since the Brownies do not face the Packers in the regular season this year, it’ll have to do. The streak has been extended. There, it’s official now.

Of course, keep in mind, the Browns beat the Packers in the preseason last year and they went on to win the Super Bowl … just saying.

Ready for Another Browns Re-Boot

Say what you will about the ridiculousness of the NFL Lockout, the fact of the matter is, it's finally over and it's time for some football!!!

Tonight, our Browns take on the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers in their first preseason game.

Yes, these games are meaningless, but let's not forget the Browns have beaten the last three defending Super Bowl champions and tonight is their only chance to make it four in a row.