The Campbell family’s Christmas shirts were completely appropriate for the celebration.
On Christmas morning, Dan Campbell and his family fully embraced the memes about his bold fourth-down decisions, showing they are in on the joke.
When Dan Campbell became the Detroit Lions head coach, he immediately set an aggressive tone, which he has continued throughout his tenure. His first three full seasons rank in the NFL’s top-10 for fourth-down attempts. While this season’s pace isn’t as high (26 attempts through 15 games), the Lions’ success rate on fourth downs is notably better, with 18 conversions and a 69.2 percent conversion rate, the best in the league among teams with at least 25 attempts.
Campbell understands why other coaches shy away from being as aggressive as he is, but he shows no fear of the backlash following failed fourth-down attempts. Analysts will always offer their opinions, and some may call for Campbell to change his approach, but it’s clear that he won’t alter his style. His way of coaching sets the tone for the Lions.
Every time the Lions go for it on fourth down and succeed, internet memes flood social media, often humorously depicting Campbell with exaggerated symbols of fearlessness.
Dan Campbell’s family joined in on the fun with perfectly timed Christmas sweaters.
Holly Campbell, who has gained popularity on Instagram for sharing posts like “Victory Monday” coffee runs with Dan and other family moments, captured the Christmas morning photo. Dan and Holly’s children, Cody and Piper, made the meme a family affair, which Holly posted for her followers.
The phrase “I have big beautiful balls” is clearly a playful reference to Christmas ornaments, as the shirts worn by the Campbells feature ornaments. Cody Campbell, positioned at the far left next to his mom, struggled to hold it together for the picture.
“A big beautiful Christmas!!!” Holly wrote in her post, adding hashtags #onepride #christmastraditions #goforit.
Dan Campbell is known for occasionally showing his light-hearted side and willingness to poke fun at himself. It’s hard to imagine a Christmas gift that could top the one his family gave the internet this year.
