Sure, the fight song may have originated in the US at the academic level (Boston College’s “For Boston” in 1885). No doubt that University fight songs are more recognized by the masses; Notre Dame’s Victory March and the University of Michigan’s “The Victors” come to my mind first. But if you’ve never been to a Lions game, or any NFL game for that matter, it’s tough to describe how a post-scoring song can amp the crowd up. Fortunately for us, we have one to be proud of that stands high above their NFC North rivals. (more…)