It doesn't appear that George pointed you to this over the weekend, so I will (sorry, George, if you posted and I missed it).
Wojo wrote a column Friday that points out the various reasons (Ken Holland) that the Red Wings seem to be stuck between gears. The article discusses the Wings and Pistons and shows the disgusting similarity between the two poorly-managed franchises.
How's it feel missing the playoffs?
It’s an empty feeling, a strange feeling, and you never want to experience it again.
Piston fans will definitely experience it again.