Will GM, Ford, and Chrysler make it...here is my answer...

Thesis: Isn't it funny how sports reflects business sometimes...
Thought of sharing it in my blog when I read in God and Gold that the Duke of Wellington mentioned that the battle of Waterloo was won on playing fields of Eton. I understand the Duke to mean that physical competition in a tightly controlled atmosphere breeds success.

Ancient Example:
a) The Greeks love of athletics paralleled their exertion in mental exercises that has led to the foundation of Western Society.
b)The Romans liked spectator sports where the loser didn't go home in a sports car, but in a hole in the ground. "Give them bread and circuses" was the phrase back then. It was a way of release for the common citizen and hence reflected his/her emotions.

Modern Example:
a) The steroid scandals in baseball definitely reflected the juiced up earnings on corporation's balance sheets; though we aren't asking the players to hand over their money.
b) After 2000, the Yankees, who represent US corporations, couldn't win the big one; even after all the money that was thrown at the team. And had an abysmal year, as did Wall Street.
c) The New England Patriots, who represent Wall Street, had an impeccable record, where last year we learned that they cheated via videotaping the opponents' practices. And against 'all odds' they lost to the 'bad news' Giants. Following my metaphor, the gig was up for the establishment.
d) The Madoff Ponzi scam put into question the SEC oversight, as there were several complaints throughout the years concerning his fund. The same can be said of the NBA refereeing, where last year a referee was indicted by the FBI for fixing games, not the NBA; even after coaches and players complained about him.

Conclusion: The DETROIT Lions, located in the Motor City, and owned by the grandson of Mr. Ford himself, may have the worst record of all-time depending on the outcome of the Green Bay game. The management of the Lions can be reckoned to the management of the automakers. If that is so and they finish the year winless, then they are going to go broke, if not there is still hope.

Of course, the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings have put in some stellar seasons and have won some championships, but the Detroit Lions stick out as just being horrible.