Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday. His wife, Holly, shared a video montage featuring fun moments and photos to mark the occasion.
Monday was a big day in the Campbell household as Dan celebrated his 50th birthday.
To appease the fans who love behind-the-scenes photos of the Detroit Lions’ head coach, his wife Holly released a mashup of some fun pictures and videos to celebrate the big 5-0.
To celebrate, I looked around for a fun, random story or fun fact about Campbell, and came across one that probably won’t surprise you.
“’Ride the Lightning’ was a good one,” Campbell said in 2015, when asked what his favorite songs are. “’Master of Puppets.’ ‘One.’ ‘The Unforgiven.’ ‘Nothing Else Matters.’ Anyway, I could go on.”
In fact, Campbell earned the nickname “Dantallica” at Texas Tech for his fandom, and once waited in line overnight for tickets to see the heavy-metal band in Texas.
So to summarize, be sure to blare some Metallica in honor of the Detroit Lions’ head coach’s big day.
And onto the rest of your notes.
The Feed post of the day: “I could never be a GM, I get too nervous.” Is there any weight to those “rumors” from insiders? Is it simply an agent hoping to boost his clients’ stock? A very relatable post on The Feed from user Blueingreer about all the apprehension leading up to draft day.
A to Z Sports’ Mike Payton offers three major trades the Lions could consider in 10 short days:
One topic I’m always keeping an eye out for is the NFL on the international stage. Recently 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that although it’s “cool” for the league, there’s not much benefit for the team actually playing in those match ups. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has since responded.
National Pet Day may have passed but I thought you might enjoy this happy memory from the Lions game.
Q&A
What special tribute did Holly Campbell create for Dan Campbell's 50th birthday?
Holly Campbell released a video mashup of fun pictures and videos to celebrate Dan's milestone birthday.
What is Dan Campbell's connection to Metallica?
Dan Campbell has a strong affinity for Metallica, which was highlighted during his time as interim head coach for the Miami Dolphins in 2015.
When did Dan Campbell become the head coach of the Detroit Lions?
Dan Campbell was named the head coach of the Detroit Lions in January 2021.
Related Articles
Sports
LIV Golf is still going, but its days seem numbered and probably always were
LIV Golf's future appears uncertain as reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw funding after investing $5 billion. Despite assurances for the 2026 season, the tour faces challenges from low ratings and strong competition from the PGA Tour.
ESPN News··1 min read
MLB·Recap
Angels' Mike Trout hits another HR to join Aaron Judge in rare Yankee Stadium history
Mike Trout's 446-foot HR joins him with Aaron Judge in Yankee Stadium lore.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
MLB·Feature
Tigers projected to take a gamble on the upside of a 6'3" prep bat
Detroit Tigers projected to take a risk on a 6'3" prep bat in the MLB draft.