Every now and then, we like to celebrate our own accomplishments. So in the middle of our 2025 Detroit Lions awards, we like to sneak ourselves in there and pat ourselves on the back.
The 2025 season was a big one for Pride of Detroit. The site went through some changes, our coverage continued to expand, and I believe our content is among the best available out there. So to spike the football a little, here are our nominations for Pride of Detroit Moment of the Year. Your vote at the bottom of the page will determine the winner.
Previous awards (voting still open!)
Ryan Mathews: Movember Charity Month
Every year in the NFL, it’s always the best quarterback winning the league MVP. Every year at Pride of Detroit, it’s Movember winning the site’s Moment of the Year award. It’s the perfect blend of community and compassion that makes me keep faith in humanity.
Erik Schlitt: Evolution of the Grit Index
The idea behind the Grit Index was to help narrow the field of NFL Draft prospects by attempting to quantify the intangible qualities that general manager Brad Holmes looks for in players. The original model was flawed and incomplete, but it helped us take massive steps forward, and last season, we finally saw tangible results from all the hard work. While still just a tool and certainly not perfect, of the seven players drafted by the Lions in 2025, four landed in the top 41 of our model (which features hundreds of prospects), with Tate Ratledge being the third-highest-matching prospect in last year’s draft class.
Al Karsten: Movember Charity Month (marathon stream)
Jeremy and the Pride of Detroit crew always go big for a special cause. The Movember live stream delivered equal parts insight and hilarity, while also showcasing the passion and dedication of the Pride of Detroit faithful. It was a star studded list of guest appearances that provided excellent commentary in the middle of the Lions season.
John Whiticard: Introduction of The Feed
Pride of Detroit is built on community, but given how social media has changed in recent years (Twitter, Facebook, so on), a severance was sometimes felt between us as writers and you as fans. This is why I loved the introduction of The Feed to the site. It is a way to bring up thoughtful discussion, share breaking news, or churn out your own content. There has been a schism of traditional social media, but now it feels like we have our own Lions-focused bubble. Coupled with our POD Office Hours, I think it is just another step in growing and strengthening the community.
Meko Scott: Movember Charity Month (6,500 calorie challenge)
I’ve said it before, but the Movember charity drive is easily my favorite thing we do hear at POD and fortunately(?) I got a chance to participate in a different way this year. Going through that challenge was one of the most humbling experiences of my life and will truly stick with me forever because on that day I learned what “being full” really meant.
Brandon Knapp: Madden Simulation streams
I had more free time during my Saturday morning/early afternoons to watch Jeremy answer questions and commentate on the game simulations and it was always a treat to watch when I could. Being a gamer myself, seeing us incorporate those weekly in a fun, interactive way with the community is always a nice touch.
Jeremy Reisman: NFL Combine coverage
Last year was the first time I attended the NFL Combine, and while I typically find NFL Draft coverage exhausting and wasteful, I really enjoyed my time there and think I produced worthwhile content. Not only was I able to be a part of coordinator interviews in their media debut, but I also was able to meet some of the NFL Draft prospects and get a sense of their character—and sharing those results with you all. I also asked Tate Ratledge a question and got an answer I’ll never forget.
“I know in the fourth quarter that you’re going to be a lot more worn down than I am.”
I liked it so much, I plan on being there again next week.
Vote for your choice of the POD Moment of the Year, and share why in the comment section below.
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