A die-hard Detroit Lions fan is so confident this year's team will do well that he has a tattoo of the team's logo and the words “Super Bowl Champions 2024” in front of Vince Lombardi's trophy to show for it. certified.
Alex Czepeska received the permanent artwork in August, a week before the first preseason game and months before the Lions would even qualify for the playoffs, let alone win the NFC North. I put it in.
“I've never been so sure in my life” Chepeska told CBS News Detroit About the Lions winning their first ever Super Bowl.
“I knew what they were doing, it's happening” Chepeska told the outlet About the reason behind tattoos.
After years of struggles, the superfan said he saw potential in the team for the 2022 season after then-new head coach Dan Campbell led the team to its first winning record in years.
“Last year, I think it was mid-season, I kind of fell in love with Dan Campbell and the whole organization that he built after a lifetime of heartbreak,” Chepeska said. told ABC 7 Detroit.
Chepeska didn't keep his tattoos to himself, showing them off at several Lions games he attended this year, including Detroit's 24-23 NFC Wild Card victory over the Los Angeles Rams and former Lions Matthew Stafford. It also included matches.
“It almost felt like destiny to beat him here, where we spent years without him being able to do this.” he told WXYZ-TV. “It was an emotional victory.”
While some critics have called his tattoos a jinx to the series' historic breakthrough, Chepeska says most people support this rather extreme effort.
“Some people are disgusted, but most people are positive,” he added. “The longer it goes on, the more people get involved.”
Two wins away from Czepeska's summertime prediction coming true, Lions fans are preparing for a trip west.
“Help the Detroit Lions get to the Super Bowl!” Chepeska said after saying the Lions would beat the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship, asking for public assistance to make the trip to Las Vegas. I wrote on the GoFundMe page that I'm looking for someone.
“Now it's our turn. This is the most exciting time I've ever had as a Lions fan.”
