Saturday 9-3-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions establish 53 man roster:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-establish-53-man-roster/0ec20eee-1070-4979-b68e-3a5faaf17d7a

Callaway, others cut as Lions' roster deadline looms:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110903/SPORTS01/110903012/Callaway-others-cut-Lions-roster-deadline-looms

PFW's 2011 Lions Season Preview:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/03/lions-2011-preview

Whatifsports NFC Predictions (The Lions finish 4th in the North with a 7-9 record):  http://www.whatifsports.com/beyondtheboxscore/default.asp?article=2011NFL_NFCPreviews

2012 Draft Articles:

Under the radar week one matchups:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/13682485

The scouts' guide to Saturday:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-scouts-guide-to-Saturday.html

Saturday 9-3-11 Morning Lions Links

 Lions Articles:

Who'll make the cut for the Lions today?:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110903/SPORTS01/109030414/Dave-Birkett-Who-ll-make-cut-Lions-today-

Lions Ricardo Silva stays calm while he awaits roster cuts:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110903/SPORTS01/109030381/Lions-Ricardo-Silva-stays-calm-while-he-awaits-roster-cuts

Harris out?  Lions roster prediction:  http://det.scout.com/2/1102131.html

Suh not fined for swipe on Mankins:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/02/ndamukong-suh-not-fined-for-swipe-at-mankins/

ESPN's Experts predictions (Seifert, Kuharsky and Williamson pick the Lions to be an NFC wild card team.  Seifert, Graziano and Williamson pick Schwartz to be coach of the year):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/preview11/story/_/id/6885090/espn-experts-nfl-predictions-2011

PFW's Eric Edholm's 2011 predictions (He has the Lions finishing 2nd in the NFC North):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/02/eric-edholms-2011-nfl-predictions

Tom Kowalski Articles:

Lions will honor Tom "Killer" Kowalski:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-will-honor-Tom-Killer-Kowalski/8f81014f-7b0b-4108-b699-c1a987ed106d

Lions honor Tom with donations, media lounge naming:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/110902051/Lions-honor-Tom-Kowalski-donations-media-lounge-naming

Lions to honor Tom in 3 ways:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/09/lions-to-honor-tom-kowalski-in-three.html

Classy memorial from Lions, Roger Goodell:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30583/classy-memorial-from-lions-roger-goodell

2012 Draft Articles:

Players to watch and matchups for week 1:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15518131/watch-list-keenum-brantley-among-those-on-scouts-radar

Preseason Game 4 - Lions 16 Vs Bills 6 Video Highlights

Video:

Team Highlights:

Lions Vs. Bills Highlights:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d821e53a6/Lions-vs-Bills-highlights

Lions go undefeated in preseason:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6920656
Individual Plays:

Stovall grabs a 16 yd TD:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d821e2706/Stovall-grabs-a-16-yard-TD

Stafford, Johnson strike quickly:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d821e2301/Stafford-Johnson-strike-quickly

Audio:

Schwartz post game audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-9-1-11/ad2c81bc-fe08-4755-9407-4d848d47afbd

Post Game Quotes:

Lions post game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-9-1-11/ab56eb46-bb59-4ed1-aff4-35ccddcb6cfc

Friday 9-2-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Aaron Brown, Nick Harris could be among final cuts on Saturday:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110902/SPORTS0101/109020426/1126/sports0101/Aaron-Brown--Nick-Harris-could-be-among-Lions--final-cuts-on-Saturday

John Gruden not yet sold on Lions because of Stafford's injuries:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS18/109020443/Ticker-Jon-Gruden-not-yet-sold-Lions-because-Stafford-s-injuries

September is going to be a crazy month for sports:   http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS18/110902036/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-September-going-crazy-month-sports

Six things to look forward to this season (#6 is the Lions):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821e2dd4/article/harbaugh-vs-carroll-highlights-the-2011-season?module=HP11_content_stream

Mailbag - Status of Fairley, A. Smith:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30550/mailbag-status-of-nick-fairley-a-smith

Bucs season opener could be blacked out:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/31693882

 NFC Preseason report card (Lions get an A):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Dallas-Cowboys-Green-Bay-Packers-Philadelphia-Eagles-NFC-preseason-grades-090211

Season Expert Picks (Kirwan picks Suh to win defensive player of the year, and Lombardi picks the Lions to be a NFC wild card team):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/season-predictions-our-experts-make-their-picks?module=HP11_cp

Silver picks the Lions to be a wild card team in the playoffs:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AmIYid0gpnsmyR3hb8giAp1DubYF?slug=ms-silver_eagles_michael_vick_090111

Tom Kowalski Articles:

Tom Kowalski tribute from the memorial:  http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/tom-%27killer%27-kowalski-tribute%3A-colleagues-tell-stories-and-raise-a-beer-20110902-dk

Tom remembered in special memorial:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-remembered-in-special-memorial

Friday 9-2-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Harrison's production has escalated over the preseason:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Harrisons-production-has-escalated-over-the-course-of-the-preseason/ca4ef60c-7b10-43c9-8e32-06c1fd002de9

Let the regular season begin:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Let-the-regular-season-begin/ad0d7730-0b5a-4bdd-b430-3a7dd2b5432d

Lions say they will save the word accomplishment for the regular season:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-says-the-Lions-will-save-the-word-accomplishment-for-the-regular-season/2dbf99ff-d8c3-4874-b605-614890485c83

Schwartz says Stovall has shown he's a pro through the preseason:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-says-Stovall-has-shown-hes-a-pro-through-the-preseason/a62b482f-fa0d-43ca-a723-8bd8d4650aef

Game notes - Lions at Bills:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-at-Bills/acd34c38-ddc3-486c-86b5-a9413a29fd1a

Lions post game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-9-1-11/ab56eb46-bb59-4ed1-aff4-35ccddcb6cfc

Lions reserves make their case in victory against Bills:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110901/SPORTS0101/109010462/1126/sports0101/Lions-reserves-make-their-case-in-victory-against-Bills

Lions rookie WR Titus Young makes most of start against Bills:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110902/SPORTS0101/109020401/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookie-receiver-Titus-Young-makes-most-of-start-against-Bills

Detroit 16 Lions 6 - Lions end preseason 4-0:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/109020496/Detroit-16-Buffalo-6-Lions-end-preseason-4-0

Alphonso Smith's status may open up another Lions roster spot:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/110902005/Alphonso-Smith-s-status-may-open-up-another-Lions-roster-spot

Lions OT Jason Fox is healing, hoping to gain playing time:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/109020482/Lions-OT-Jason-Fox-healing-hoping-gain-playing-time

Lions notes from exhibition win over Bills:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/109020508/Lions-notes-from-exhibition-win-over-Bills

Lions top Bills 16-6, finish preseason 4-0:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/02/sports/doc4e6031aa42977223267854.txt

Lions beat Bills, finish preseason perfect:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-beat-bills%2C-finish-preseason-perfect

Lions cap perfect preseason against Bills:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/01/11/Lions-cap-perfect-preseason-against-Bill/landing_lions.html?blockID=557794&feedID=3862

Detroit Lions close out preseason with a win:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-close-out-preseason-with-win

Lions 16 Bills 6:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Lions-16-Bills-6-18778643

Let's hear it for the 2011 preseason (or not):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/44145/lets-hear-it-for-the-2011-preseason-or-not

Former Dallas Center Andre Gurode visits with the Lions:  http://det.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=9&c=2&cid=1101900&nid=5808552&fhn=1

PFW's Eli Kaberon's 2011 predictions (He has the Lions finishing 3rd in the North):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/01/eli-kaberons-2011-nfl-predictions

2012 Draft Articles:

Notable college prospects to watch as college season opens:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821e115d/article/notable-prospects-to-watch-as-college-season-opens

2012 NFL Draft preseason scouting report - Defense:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/09/01/defensive.prospects/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a3

Video:

Lions Vs. Bills Highlights:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d821e53a6/Lions-vs-Bills-highlights

Stovall grabs a 16 yd TD:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d821e2706/Stovall-grabs-a-16-yard-TD

Stafford, Johnson strike quickly:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d821e2301/Stafford-Johnson-strike-quickly

Lions go undefeated in preseason:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6920656

Taming the Lions:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Taming-the-Lions/aaeb40fd-b190-4a0b-82a6-63ed49639696

NFC Division Winners (They discuss the North at 1:50.  Eddie George picks the Lions to win the division at around the 2:00 mark):  http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/26471153;_ylt=AlFMljHfGJ.ss34cL5frB1pDubYF#nfl/26471153

Audio:

Schwartz post game audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-9-1-11/ad2c81bc-fe08-4755-9407-4d848d47afbd

Thursday 9-1-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions Vs. Bills - Who to watch in the final preseason game:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-vs.-bills%3A-who-to-watch-in-the-final-preseason-game

Lions poised for .... playoffs?:  http://www.arenacindependent.com/detail/89650.html

Pigskin passion:  http://www.monroenews.com/article/20110901/SPORTS/709019977

Suh says there's no excessive play in his game:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-0901,0,705023.story

NFL Divisional Power Rankings (NFC North tops the list):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821df86a/article/nfl-division-power-rankings-nfc-north-tops-the-list

Previewing NFC North Preseason Week 4:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30508/previewing-preseason-week-4-2

ESPN's Detroit Lions 2011 Preview:  http://espn.go.com/nfl/preview11/team/_/name/det

2011 Season Preview - Lions Fever!:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30492/2011-season-preview-lions-fever

Detroit Lions 2011 Season Preview:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4431391

SN's NFC North Outlook (It was written by Tom.  It has the Lions finishing 8-8):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-28/nfc-north-2011-outlook

NFL Articles:

NFL to teams - Pull players if you even suspect a concussion:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/01/nfl-to-teams-pull-players-if-you-even-suspect-a-concussion/

Miscellaneous:

Big Ten Preview:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2011-Big-Ten-preview.html

Thursday 9-1-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions hand out team awards at kickoff lunch:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-hand-out-team-awards-at-Kickoff-Luncheon/cc919f4f-c545-446e-8f2d-8e6c1cd9051c

Schwartz gives Lions fans gameday advice:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-gives-Lions-fans-gameday-advice/0d7b9e25-7494-4676-afce-3e16d8e3dcd1

Lions hold 15th annual kickoff luncheon at Ford Field:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-hold-15th-Annual-Kickoff-Luncheon-at-Ford-Field/44962a1e-3e57-4f2f-9aba-897b92147009

Lions Vs. Bills - 5 keys:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110901/SPORTS0101/109010343/1126/sports0101/Lions-vs.-Bills--Five-keys

Lions luncheon features hearty roars of hope, expectation:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110901/SPORTS0101/109010341/1126/sports0101/Lions-luncheon-features-hearty-roars-of-hope--expectations

Five things to watch in Lions exhibition finale:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110901/SPORTS01/109010574/Five-things-watch-tonight-s-Lions-exhibition-finale

Lions WR Davis does whatever it takes to stay in football:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110901/SPORTS01/109010604/Lions-WR-Davis-does-whatever-takes-stay-football

It doesn't count, but Lions want to win tonight:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110901/SPORTS01/109010580/It-doesn-t-count-Lions-want-win-tonight

NFL hasn't come calling on Suh this time:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/31/11/NFL-hasnt-come-calling-on-Suh-this-time/landing_lions.html?blockID=556938&feedID=3862

Schwartz gives fans cheering advice (with video):  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/schwartz-gives-fans-cheering-advice-at-luncheon

Don's call 7 thoughts from Don's desk (#2 is on the Lions):  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/don%27s-call%3A-7-thoughts-from-don%27s-desk-on-august-30

Lions face Bills in final preseason game:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/29040510/detail.html

Five teams on the way up, five teams on the way down (The Lions are picked as one of the teams on the way up):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15506970/five-teams-on-the-way-up-five-on-way-out-of-playoff-picture

Some Lions down to their last chance to make the team:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Some-Lions-down-to-their-last-chance-to-make-team-21321206

NFL on Fox previews the season (the Lions are discussed in the middle of the article.  Strahan doesn't think Suh is dirty and also the Lions will be much improved.):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-on-fox-troy-aikman-jimmy-johnson-michael-strahan-season-preview-083111 

Lions Team Report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

Lions report - Team counting on Best to be at his best:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-31/detroit-lions-team-report-team-counting-on-best-to-be-at-his-best

PFW's Kevin Fishbain's 2011 predictions (He picks the Lions to finish 3rd in the NFC North):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/31/kevin-fishbains-2011-nfl-predictions

Tom Articles:

My Friend Tom:  http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/My-Friend-Tom

Caputo - A suggestion for the Detroit Lions about naming the press box at Ford Field:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/09/suggestion-for-lions-about-naming-press.html

Miscellaneous:

Panthers claim Felton:  http://det.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=9&c=2&cid=1101462&nid=5774574&fhn=1

Video:

Can the NFC North sack the pack (they discuss the Lions at 2:30):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-preseason/09000d5d821dd094/Can-the-NFC-North-sack-the-Pack

NFL North Preview (He discusses the Lions at 2:05):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/video1136024838001