Morning Lions Links for Friday 11-23-12

Articles:

O'Hara's burning questions - Challenge flag backfire and other issues in 34-31 loss to Texans:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-Challenge-flag-backfire-and-other-issues-in-34-31-loss-to-Texans/7568d36a-238b-40ba-b278-6589e57b9556

Notebook - Hanson takes the blame; controversy follows Suh; big play Bell:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular12/article-1/Notebook-Hanson-takes-the-blame-controversy-follows-Suh-big-play-Bell/2ab2b46b-b169-4f67-946f-f2aa518edb81

Four Downs - A bad rule, Broyles breakout, Hanson's kick and all 3 phases had a hand in the loss:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular12/article-1/Four-Downs-A-bad-rule-Broyles-breakout-Hansons-kick-and-all-three-phases-had-a-hand-in-loss/7f99bc2e-d299-4f22-a645-25f5a7e32ceb

There was a little bit of everything in Lions T-Day loss:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-There-was-a-little-bit-of-everything-in-the-Lions-Thanksgiving-Day-loss-to-Houston/cc181d26-3a6d-4c63-b6b6-7354c2baad35

In thriller of a game, Lions found alot of ways to fall to Texans:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular12/article-1/Twentyman-In-a-thriller-of-a-game-Lions-found-a-lot-of-ways-to-fall-34-31-to-Texans/022a0c4e-e0ed-441f-b623-d88d32042afe

Game notes - Lions vs Texans:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular12/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Texans/5788a619-78b2-413e-9c8a-e3f8228d1a93

Lions offense finding it's groove in the first half:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/11/22/lions-offense-finding-its-groove-in-the-first-half/

Of all the mistakes, Schwartz was the worst:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/OPINION03/211220424/1126/sports0101/Of-all-Lions-mistakes-Jim-Schwartz-s-worst

Lions mistakes don't take a holiday in loss to Texans:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/SPORTS0101/211220421/1126/sports0101/Lions-mistakes-don-t-take-holiday-OT-loss-Texans

McCosky's four downs - Challenge rule needs to be modified:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/OPINION03/211220423/1126/sports0101/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Challenge-rule-needs-modified

Analysts think Suh purposely kicked Schaub:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/SPORTS0101/211220415/1126/sports0101/Analysts-think-Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-purposely-kicked-Texans-QB-Matt-Schaub

Broyles gives Lions passing game a lift:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/SPORTS0101/211220426/1126/sports0101/Rookie-Ryan-Broyles-gives-Lions-passing-game-lift

CJ, Stafford reach yardage milestones vs Texans:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/SPORTS0101/211220417/1126/sports0101/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford-reach-yardage-milestones-vs-Texans

Mistake by Schwartz allows bogus TD to stand:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/SPORTS0101/211220418/1126/sports0101/Mistake-by-Lions-Jim-Schwartz-allows-Texans-bogus-TD-stand

By the numbers:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121122/SPORTS0101/211220425/1126/sports0101/By-numbers-Texans-34-Lions-31-OT-

Lions find new ways to let another T-Day go to waste:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/COL38/311230125/Jeff-Seidel-Lions-find-new-ways-to-let-another-Thanksgiving-go-to-waste?

Schwartz blows cool on TD, but Lions blow several chances to win:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230119/Houston-34-Detroit-31-OT-JimSchwartz-blows-his-cool-on-TD-but-Lions-blow-several-chances-to-win?

Birkett's Lions report card:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230108/Lions-report-card-Grading-Thursday-s-loss-to-the-Texans?

Lions star watch - Grading the performance of CJ, Stafford and Suh:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230115/Lions-star-watch-Grading-the-performances-of-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford-and-Ndamukong-Suh?

Was Suh's kick an accident?:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230117/Lions-ticker-Was-Ndamukong-Suh-s-kick-an-accident-?

Did Suh intentionally kick Schaub?:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121122/SPORTS01/121122011/1049/Video-clip-Did-Lions-Suh-intentionally-kick-Matt-Schaub-below-belt-

Notes, quotes from loss:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230121/Texans-34-Lions-31-OT-Notes-quotes-from-Thursday-s-loss-to-Houston?

What Lions coaches and players had to say after loss:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230099/What-coaches-and-players-had-to-say-on-Thursday?

Lions talking points after loss:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230101/Lions-talking-points-after-34-34-loss-to-Texans?

Three questions with Monarrez:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121123/SPORTS01/311230103/Three-Lions-questions-with-Free-Press-sports-writer-Carlos-Monarrez?

Hanson takes blame for Lions loss:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121122/SPORTS01/121122020/1049/Hanson-takes-blame-Lions-overtime-loss-Texans

Texans 34 Lions 31 - Texans escape in T-Day thriller:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121122/SPORTS01/121122016/1049/Houston-34-Detroit-31-OT-Texans-escape-Thanksgiving-thriller

Backus on missing game - I tried everything I could have:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121122/SPORTS01/121122022/1049/Lions-Backus-missing-game-tried-everything-could-

Refs, Schwartz cost Lions a TD; NFL to review rule:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121122/SPORTS01/121122015/1049/Refs-Schwartz-cause-questionable-Texans-TD-NFL-review-rule

Mistakes from Lions, Schwartz leads to Lions loss:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/11/23/sports/doc50aeaae22cdae948462189.txt

Lions T-Day stinker lays at Schwartz's feet:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/11/23/sports/doc50aeb662a525c418215880.txt

Lions notes - Broyles makes an impact:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/11/23/sports/doc50ae4f335e0ee400871894.txt

Suh kicks Shaub:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/11/23/sports/doc50aebfb35f230509493426.txt

Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/11/thoughts-after-3-quarters-texans-lions.html

Caputo's halftime thoughts:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/11/thoughts-halftime-texans-lions.html

Caputo's thoughts after 1st quarter:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/11/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-texas-lions.html

Schwartz blows challenge in overtime loss:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/22/12/Schwartz-blows-challenge-in-overtime-los/landing_lions.html?blockID=824369&feedID=3862

Hanson misses game winning FG:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/22/12/Lions-Hanson-misses-game-winning-field-g/landing_lions.html?blockID=824419&feedID=3862

Suh's foot in another T-Day controversy:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/22/12/Suhs-foot-in-another-Thanksgiving-contro/landing_lions.html?blockID=824359&feedID=3862

MLive grades for the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/11/grading_the_detroit_lions_hous.html

Lions find more frustration in loss to Texans:   http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2012/11/22/lions-find-more-frustration-in-ot-loss-to-texans/

Lions lose to Texans in absurd T-Day game:   http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-lose-to-texans-absurd-thanksgiving-game

Schwartz regrets challenge of Texans TD:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000099210/article/jim-schwartz-regrets-challenge-of-houston-texans-td

Lions mistakes proved costly vs Texans:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000099091/article/detroit-lions-plagued-by-mistakes-vs-houston-texans

Forsett admits he was down on TD run:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000099222/article/justin-forsett-admits-he-was-down-on-touchdown-run

Suh stomp part 2:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000099042/article/did-ndamukong-suh-stomp-again-on-thanksgiving

Rapid reaction Texans 34 Lions 31:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/49668/rapid-reaction-texans-34-lions-31-ot

Suh's kick - Intentional?:    http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/49648/another-thanksgiving-kick-from-suh

Like them or not, rules are rules:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/49659/rules-are-rules-like-it-or-not

What a stupid rule:    http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/43944/what-a-stupid-rule

Strange rule leads to bizarre call against the Lions:    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Detroit-Lions-controversial-call-Houston-Texans-Jim-Schwartz-Justin-Forsett-bizarre-ruling-112212

Lions rapid report post game analysis - Lions vs Texans:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21098807/postgame-analysis-texans-34-lions-31-ot

Schwartz cost his team a TD review:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21096084/lions-coach-jim-schwartz-costs-his-team-touchdown-review

Suh has a lethal kick:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21095200/lions-dt-ndamukong-suh-has-a-lethal-kick

Backus' consecutive streak ends:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21094352/lions-ironman-t-jeff-backus-consecutive-starts-streak-ends-at-186

Harrison and family are thankful after brain surgery:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21094756/jerome-harrison-and-family-are-thankful-today-after-last-years-brain-surgery

CBS Grades (Lions get a B-):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21100156/2012-nfl-grades-week-12-redskins-carve-up-cowboys-playoff-hopes

Lions get ripped off by terrible call, rule flaw:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/11/22/nfl-lions-bad-call/1721187/

Another dirty T-Day play by Suh?:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/11/22/ndamukong-suh-matt-schaub-thanksgiving-kick/1721035/

Texans go the distance to edge the Lions:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/11/22/texans-lions-week-12/1721373/

Watch Cunningham freak out over bad call:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/11/22/cunningham-bad-call-kick/1721239/

First Down, Fourth Down - Jets collapse, RGIII's show, Schwartz's miscue:   http://nfl.si.com/2012/11/22/first-down-fourth-down-jets-collapse-rgiiis-show-jim-schwartzs-miscue/?sct=hp_t11_a0&eref=sihp

Gift TD helps Texans to win, doom Lions:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Gift-TD-helps-Texans-to-win-dooms-Lions.html

Schwartz's huge error costs Lions the game:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jim-Schwartzs-huge-error-costs-Lions-the-game.html

NFL's dirtiest player kicks QB in the groin:   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2237209/NFLs-dirtiest-player-kicks-quarterback-groin.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Is there a rule in sports that is dumber than the rule that dinged the Lions:   http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2012/11/is-there-a-dumber-rule-in-all-of-sports-than-the-rule-that-dinged-the-detroit-lions-today.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions unable to put away Texans:   http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/11/lions-dont-take-advantage-of-opportunities/

Suh lives up to reputation with kick on Schaub:   http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/11/suh-kick-schaub-in-groin-on-purpose/#more-29384