Monday 10-4-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Close just not cutting it for the Lions:  http://detnews.com/article/20101003/OPINION03/10030343/Close-just-not-cutting-it-for-the-Lions

Packers have winning edge Lions need:  http://detnews.com/article/20101003/OPINION03/10030347/1126/sports0101/Packers-have-winning-edge-Lions-need

Hill shows assertive leadership  in Lions' setback:  http://detnews.com/article/20101003/SPORTS0101/10030341/1126/sports0101/Shaun-Hill-shows-assertive-leadership-in-Lions--setback

Schwartz defends sticking to his strategy:  http://detnews.com/article/20101003/SPORTS0101/10030344/1126/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-defends-sticking-to-his-strategy

4 downs with the Lions:  http://detnews.com/article/20101003/SPORTS0101/10030346/1126/sports0101/Four-downs-with-the-Lions

Lions didn't fold, but they wasted chances  in 4th loss:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/COL08/10040335/1049/Sports01/Lions-didnt-fold-but-they-wasted-chances-in-4th-loss

3 Questions with Drew Sharp:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040354/1049/Sports01/Three-Lions-questions-with-Drew-Sharp

Lions DBs Houston, Smith make a few plays:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040483/1049/Sports01/Lions-DBs-Houston-Smith-make-a-few-plays

Lions penalties, turnovers too costly in loss to Packers:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040341/1049/Sports01/Lions-penalties-turnovers-too-costly-in-loss-to-Packers

Hot topics in loss to GB:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040356/1049/Sports01/Hot-topics-from-the-Lions-loss-in-Green-Bay

Kevin Smith's knee felt good:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040350/1049/Sports01/Lions-RB-Kevin-Smiths-knee-felt-good

Lions notes, quotes from the game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040351/1049/Sports01/Lions-notes-quotes-from-Sundays-loss-in-Green-Bay

Overheard after the game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS01/10040348/1049/Sports01/Overheard-after-the-Lions-Packers-game

Ranking the NFL's best and worst (Lions are ranked 31):  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/SPORTS11/10040371/1049/Sports01/Ranking-the-NFLs-best-and-worst

Lions Lambpoop losing streak continues:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/04/10/Lions-Lambeau-losing-streak-continues/landing_lions.html?blockID=324030&feedID=3862

Lions come close, but Packers hang on to win:  http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20101004/SPORTS09/101009873/-1/

Winners and losers (Lions in the losers group again):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-winnersandlosers100410

Best and worst (Lions in two worst categories and best missed chance category):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/10/week-4-bests--worsts-missed-chances-doom-winless-lions-panthers-49ers/1

Gosselin's week 4 observations (He discusses Hill):  http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2010/10/04/1595713/in-the-huddle-observations-from.html

Week 4 Monday ten pack (#9 is on the Lions continuing to struggle):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/04/week-four-monday-10-pack/

NFC Team reports:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-10-04/nfl-team-reports-nfc

Lions team report:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/notes.htm?loc=interstitialskip

Gosselin's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 32):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/100410dnspogosselinnflranks.281597d.html

Blogs:

Billick - remember the hand Schwartz was dealt:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101004/BLOG21/10040355/Billick-Remember-the-hand-Schwartz-was-dealt-with-Lions

Hill perhaps give insight on Stafford's return:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/10/hill-perhaps-gives-insight-on-staffords.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions dink and drive on offense:  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/104232359.html

Packers special teams not so special:  http://host.madison.com/sports/football/professional/article_5c62aaf6-cf5d-11df-a03a-001cc4c03286.html

Breakdown of GB-Det game:  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20101003/PKR01/310030156/Video-Kareem-Copeland-breaks-down-the-Packers-Lions-game

Video:

Shaun Hill lockerroom video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Video-Shaun-Hill-10-03-10/599ff688-6c23-4940-b1ec-b841a9044130

Post game lockerroom video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Video-10-03-10-/6b50586b-95a4-4826-a9dc-1237e3b1e0ea

Online OT - Det/GB:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=cd2cc917-e814-45c2-aac0-dd5eb2cc91bd&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral