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The Lions in Winter Blue Flame Awards, 2011 season

Found January 13, 2012 on The Lions In Winter:
PLAYERS: Dominic Raiola
TEAMS: Detroit Lions

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As we head into the first weekend of the Lions’ offseason, it’s time for the second annual Blue Flame Awards. The inaugural Blue Flame Awards were a success, but I think they can be a lot bigger. I’m going to announce these one at a time, an hour or two apart, updating the post and Tweeting as I go. If you’re not @lionsinwinter on Twitter, now would be a great time to start. The envelope, please . . . Chris Spielman Heart of a Lion Award: Dominic Raiola, C Given to the Lion who most profoundly exudes fire, toughness, and determination to win, Raiola could easily win this every single year. The moment that clinched it was Raiola’s statement in the wake of the Thanksgiving disaster: “Grow the f*** up.” And you know what? They did.
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