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1981 Detroit Lions Travel Maps
Record: 8-8-0, 2nd in NFC Central Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Monte Clark (8-8-0)
Points For: 397 (24.8/g) 4th of 28
Points Against: 322 (20.1/g) 13th of 28
Expected W-L: 9.9-6.1
SRS: 5.26 (5th of 28), SOS: .57
Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker
Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan
Other Notable Asst.: John Brunner (Offensive Backs), Don Doll (Assistant) and Floyd Peters (Defensive Line)
Stadium: Pontiac Silverdome
Principal Owner/Chairman: William Clay Ford Sr.
General Manager: Russ Thomas
Defensive Alignment: 4-3
Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +2000
Training Camp: Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan)
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