Articles:
Notebook - Hanson does it all for the Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/Notebook-K-Jason-Hanson-does-it-all-for-the-Lions-/b79aaa97-b4bd-4e43-b6b2-e6b7e8509b79
Four Downs - Leshoure showing, struggling special teams, d-line no show and Hill's value: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/Four-Downs-Leshoures-first-showing-struggling-special-teams-D-Line-no-show-and-Hills-value/69480d68-62ad-4291-8c0e-9ffc5f3c1171
Lions did enough good to win, but did enough bad to lose: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/OHara-Lions-did-enough-good-to-win-but-they-did-enough-bad-to-lose/00e68ec2-e5d4-4700-a998-877ed7e2023c
Week 3 Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/Week-3-Lions-postgame-quotes/174bb79f-4e6f-4f38-acc8-623a3659b242
Grading the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240158/Dave-Birkett-Making-the-grade
Replacement refs give Titans 12 extra yds in overtime: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240100/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-overtime-referees?
A messed up ending to a mess of Lions game Sunday vs Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/COL01/309240129/detroit-lions-messed-up-game-mitch-albom?
Leshoure rushes for 100 yds in long awaited debut: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240163/Leshoure-rushes-for-100-yards-in-long-awaited-debut-with-Lions?
Lions talking points: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240045/detroit-lions-talking-points-tennessee-titans?
Three question with Carlos Monarrez following the Lions game: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240043/detroit-lions-three-questions-carlos-monarrez?
Titans get the plays when they need them vs the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240094/Titans-get-the-plays-when-they-need-them?
What coaches, players said after the game: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240084/1049/What-coaches-players-said-after-Lions-loss-vs-Titans
Oh snap! New variations of the same old theme of being a Lions fan: http://www.freep.com/article/20120924/SPORTS01/309240047/detroit-lions-fans-steve-schrader?
At 1-2, stunned Lions must face their identity crisis: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120924/OPINION03/209240346/1126/sports0101/At-1-2-stunned-Lions-must-face-their-identity-crisis
Leshoure has best debut by RB since Billy Sims in 1980: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120924/SPORTS0101/209240328/1126/sports0101/Mikel-Leshoure-has-best-debut-by-Lions-running-back-since-Billy-Sims-1980
Lions-Titans - A day for big plays: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120924/SPORTS0101/209240353/1126/sports0101/Lions-Titans-day-big-plays
Lions lose to Titans in wild overtime play: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-lose-to-tennessee-titans-wild-overtime-game
Analytics - Lions should have gone for 1st: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/46715/analytics-lions-should-have-gone-for-1st
Titans turn Lions away with 4th down stand in overtime: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/story/2012/09/23/titans-turn-lions-away-with-fourth-down-stand-in-overtime/57832940/1
Hill runs out of magic in overtime thriller: http://endzonenews.com/2012/09/23/detroit-lions-shaun-hill-runs-out-of-magic-in-overtime-thriller-mikel-leshoure-shines-in-debut/
Schwartz open for questioning in Lions loss: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/09/24/schwartz-open-for-questioning-in-lions-loss
Post Game analysis - Lions vs Titans: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20341042/postgame-analysis-titans-44-lions-41
CBS Week 3 Grades (Lions get a D+): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/20341321/2012-nfl-grades-week-3-chaos-reigns-supreme-per-uuuuse
Week 3 Judgements (#5 and #9 are on the Lions. Also, one of the things he didn't like was Bill Bentley): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/20342902/week-3-judgements-time-for-winless-saints-to-panic
John Clayton's last call (He discusses the Lions-Titans game in #1): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1203/john-clayton-last-call
Best and Worst from Sunday (Raiola was picked as one of the worst): http://nfl.si.com/2012/09/23/matt-schaub-outduels-peyton-manning-first-down-fourth-down/
Winners and Losers from week 3 (The Lions-Titans game is put in the winners section): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--winners-losers--falcons-look-like-nfc-s-best-team-after-blowout-of-chargers.html
Lions miscommunications or mis-decision: http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/51936/lions-miscommunication-or-mis-decision
Lions Team Report: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/notes.htm
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
If you did not see the game, here is what you missed: http://memphisport.com/2012/09/if-you-did-not-see-the-titans-game/
Titans go to overtime for thrilling win against the Lions: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/sep/24/titans-go-to-overtime-for-a-thrilling-win-over/
Video:
Sundays with Stoney (They discuss the Lions first): http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-mike-stone
A break down of the Lions game: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/sports/nfl/sports-otty-hallock-on-lions-vs-titans
Monday, September 24, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Evening Lions Links for Sunday 9-23-12
Articles:
O'Hara's burning questions - Overtime strategy that failed, breakdowns and Leshoure's performance: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-Overtime-strategy-that-failed-breakdowns-and-Leshoures-performance/136ac61c-b8bd-421b-b01e-1354ab321a7a
All three phases had a hand in Lions 44-41 overtime loss at Tennessee: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/All-three-phases-had-a-hand-in-Lions-44-41-overtime-loss-at-Tennessee/19170a72-350f-4ce7-b953-baf625466069
Thriller was like a movie but without a happy ending for the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120923/SPORTS0101/209230341/1126/sports0101/Thriller-like-movie-without-happy-ending-Lions
A timeline of events late in Lions heartbreaking loss: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120923/SPORTS0101/209230349/1126/sports0101/A-timeline-events-late-Lions-heartbreaking-loss
Four Downs - Too often, Lions settle for FGs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120923/OPINION03/209230350/1361/Chris-McCosky%E2%80%99s-Four-Downs--Too-often-in-loss--Lions-settle-for-field-goals
Stafford injured late, will undergo MRI tomorrow: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/120923028/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-injured-late-replaced-by-Shaun-Hill-in-OT-loss-to-Titans?
Hail Mary extends game, 4th and inches extends it: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/120923026/Tennessee-44-Detroit-41-OT-Hail-Mary-extends-game-but-Titans-end-it-on-4th-and-inches?
Lions fall to Titans after Hail Mary Pass: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/23/sports/doc505f78daba89a681648510.txt
Detroit Lions played so poorly Sunday even a miracle didn't prevent loss to lowly Titans: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/23/sports/doc505f94a1c281b380418147.txt
Coming off loss, 10 suggestions to Lions: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/09/coming-off-loss-to-titans-10.html
Caputo's thoughts after halftime: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/09/thoughts-halftime-titans-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts after 3rd quarter: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/09/thoughts-after-3-quarters-titans-lions.html
Lions mount stunning rally, then fall in OT: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/23/12/Lions-mount-stunning-rally-then-fall-in-/landing_lions.html?blockID=794621&feedID=3862
Articles from National Media:
Wrapup - Titans 44, Lions 41: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/63791/wrap-up-titans-44-lions-41-ot-2
Titans beat Lions in overtime classic: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/23/titans-beat-lions-in-a-thrilling-overtime-classic/
Titans get 1st win, beating Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/titans-1st-win-beating-lions-210833679--nfl.html
Hail Mary, questionable reffing and miscommunication mark Lions loss to Tennessee: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/hail-mary-pass-questionable-reffing-miscommunication-mark-lions-224747142--nfl.html
Schwartz call costs Lions in loss to Titans: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000065124/article/jim-schwartzs-risky-call-costs-detroit-lions-in-ot?module=HP11_headline_stack
Lions 4th down turnover: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2012/09/23/lions-fourth-down-turnover/70000971/1#.UF-pyMFlQtY
Lions had miscommunication, didn't intend to go for it: http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jim_schwartz_lions_had_miscommunication_didnt_intend_to_go_for_it/11790994
Break down of Schwartz's accidental 4th down call: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/extra-points/2012/jim-schwartzs-fourth-down-call
Shaun Hill replaces ailing Stafford: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000065079/article/shaun-hill-replaces-ailing-matthew-stafford-lions-lose-in-ot?module=HP11_headline_stack
Sorting the Sunday Pile (They discuss plays from the Lions-Titans games in there): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/20340176/sorting-the-sunday-pile-week-3-chaotic-early-games-feel-like-a-tribute-to-steve-sabol
SN's early game recaps: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-09-23/nfl-week-3-results-scores-vikings-upset-overtime-ot-titans-lions
SI's recap: http://nfl.si.com/2012/09/23/drama-rules-in-week-3s-early-games/?sct=nfl_t12_a0
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Lions-Titans post game quotes: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Lions-Postgame-Quotes/7d668abd-1d0f-4005-b770-840e7b5e1f5c
Titans edge Lions in overtime thriller: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Edge-Lions-in-Overtime-Thriller/4b9d929c-8c34-4bf3-85df-8cb6fb81b82b
Titans defeat Lions in overtime: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/120923019/Titans-win-thriller-over-Lions?
O'Hara's burning questions - Overtime strategy that failed, breakdowns and Leshoure's performance: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-Overtime-strategy-that-failed-breakdowns-and-Leshoures-performance/136ac61c-b8bd-421b-b01e-1354ab321a7a
All three phases had a hand in Lions 44-41 overtime loss at Tennessee: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular3/article-1/All-three-phases-had-a-hand-in-Lions-44-41-overtime-loss-at-Tennessee/19170a72-350f-4ce7-b953-baf625466069
Thriller was like a movie but without a happy ending for the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120923/SPORTS0101/209230341/1126/sports0101/Thriller-like-movie-without-happy-ending-Lions
A timeline of events late in Lions heartbreaking loss: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120923/SPORTS0101/209230349/1126/sports0101/A-timeline-events-late-Lions-heartbreaking-loss
Four Downs - Too often, Lions settle for FGs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120923/OPINION03/209230350/1361/Chris-McCosky%E2%80%99s-Four-Downs--Too-often-in-loss--Lions-settle-for-field-goals
Stafford injured late, will undergo MRI tomorrow: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/120923028/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-injured-late-replaced-by-Shaun-Hill-in-OT-loss-to-Titans?
Hail Mary extends game, 4th and inches extends it: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/120923026/Tennessee-44-Detroit-41-OT-Hail-Mary-extends-game-but-Titans-end-it-on-4th-and-inches?
Lions fall to Titans after Hail Mary Pass: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/23/sports/doc505f78daba89a681648510.txt
Detroit Lions played so poorly Sunday even a miracle didn't prevent loss to lowly Titans: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/23/sports/doc505f94a1c281b380418147.txt
Coming off loss, 10 suggestions to Lions: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/09/coming-off-loss-to-titans-10.html
Caputo's thoughts after halftime: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/09/thoughts-halftime-titans-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts after 3rd quarter: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/09/thoughts-after-3-quarters-titans-lions.html
Lions mount stunning rally, then fall in OT: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/23/12/Lions-mount-stunning-rally-then-fall-in-/landing_lions.html?blockID=794621&feedID=3862
Articles from National Media:
Wrapup - Titans 44, Lions 41: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/63791/wrap-up-titans-44-lions-41-ot-2
Titans beat Lions in overtime classic: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/23/titans-beat-lions-in-a-thrilling-overtime-classic/
Titans get 1st win, beating Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/titans-1st-win-beating-lions-210833679--nfl.html
Hail Mary, questionable reffing and miscommunication mark Lions loss to Tennessee: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/hail-mary-pass-questionable-reffing-miscommunication-mark-lions-224747142--nfl.html
Schwartz call costs Lions in loss to Titans: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000065124/article/jim-schwartzs-risky-call-costs-detroit-lions-in-ot?module=HP11_headline_stack
Lions 4th down turnover: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2012/09/23/lions-fourth-down-turnover/70000971/1#.UF-pyMFlQtY
Lions had miscommunication, didn't intend to go for it: http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jim_schwartz_lions_had_miscommunication_didnt_intend_to_go_for_it/11790994
Break down of Schwartz's accidental 4th down call: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/extra-points/2012/jim-schwartzs-fourth-down-call
Shaun Hill replaces ailing Stafford: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000065079/article/shaun-hill-replaces-ailing-matthew-stafford-lions-lose-in-ot?module=HP11_headline_stack
Sorting the Sunday Pile (They discuss plays from the Lions-Titans games in there): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/20340176/sorting-the-sunday-pile-week-3-chaotic-early-games-feel-like-a-tribute-to-steve-sabol
SN's early game recaps: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-09-23/nfl-week-3-results-scores-vikings-upset-overtime-ot-titans-lions
SI's recap: http://nfl.si.com/2012/09/23/drama-rules-in-week-3s-early-games/?sct=nfl_t12_a0
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Lions-Titans post game quotes: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Lions-Postgame-Quotes/7d668abd-1d0f-4005-b770-840e7b5e1f5c
Titans edge Lions in overtime thriller: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Edge-Lions-in-Overtime-Thriller/4b9d929c-8c34-4bf3-85df-8cb6fb81b82b
Titans defeat Lions in overtime: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/120923019/Titans-win-thriller-over-Lions?
Game 3 Lions vs Titans Video and Audio Highlights
Video:
Highlights:
Titus Young hail mary TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065090/WK3-Can-t-Miss-Play-Titus-Young-Hail-Mary-touchdown
CJ TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065081/Calvin-Johnson-TD-catch
Burleson TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065058/Nate-Burleson-TD-catch
Stafford to Burleson, 2 point conversion: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000065631/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Burleson-2-point-conversion
Leshoure TD run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065038/Mikel-Leshoure-TD-run
CJ 28 yd catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065032/Calvin-Johnson-28-yard-catch
Hanson 53 yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000065340/Hanson-53-yd-FG
Hanson 33 yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000065365/Hanson-33-yd-FG
Hanson 26 yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065552/Hanson-26-yd-FG
Jake Locker fumble: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000064992/Jake-Locker-fumble
Lions vs Titans Highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065171/Lions-vs-Titans-highlights
Lions force overtime but fall to Titans: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8417373
Highlights - Young's hail mary: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?videoid=dbd26550-5a66-4cd0-b09e-ebcb2fbaa719&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=sharepermalink
Interviews and Break downs:
Shaun Hill post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Shaun-Hill/4d06939c-1565-417a-beaf-aa396cf6a1e4
Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz/3a135747-ed2e-4f58-a6a9-659ed318f84f
Sunday Blitz - Lions vs Titans recap: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8417639
Highlights:
Titus Young hail mary TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065090/WK3-Can-t-Miss-Play-Titus-Young-Hail-Mary-touchdown
CJ TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065081/Calvin-Johnson-TD-catch
Burleson TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065058/Nate-Burleson-TD-catch
Stafford to Burleson, 2 point conversion: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000065631/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Burleson-2-point-conversion
Leshoure TD run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065038/Mikel-Leshoure-TD-run
CJ 28 yd catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065032/Calvin-Johnson-28-yard-catch
Hanson 53 yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000065340/Hanson-53-yd-FG
Hanson 33 yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000065365/Hanson-33-yd-FG
Hanson 26 yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065552/Hanson-26-yd-FG
Jake Locker fumble: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000064992/Jake-Locker-fumble
Lions vs Titans Highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000065171/Lions-vs-Titans-highlights
Lions force overtime but fall to Titans: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8417373
Highlights - Young's hail mary: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?videoid=dbd26550-5a66-4cd0-b09e-ebcb2fbaa719&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=sharepermalink
Interviews and Break downs:
Shaun Hill post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Shaun-Hill/4d06939c-1565-417a-beaf-aa396cf6a1e4
Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz/3a135747-ed2e-4f58-a6a9-659ed318f84f
Sunday Blitz - Lions vs Titans recap: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8417639
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 9-23-12
Articles:
Leshoure could be a difference maker: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230282/Lions-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-could-be-a-difference-maker?
CJ can't get frustrated with heavy coverage: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230290/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-can-t-get-frustrated-with-heavy-coverage?
Three storylines to watch for: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230205/Three-points-for-the-Lions?
Could they hit JV's fastball? Lions players tell the truth: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230280/Could-they-hit-Justin-Verlander-s-fastball-Lions-players-tell-the-truth-?
Most pundits pick Lions to pummel Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS18/309230188/1049/sports01/Ticker-Most-pundits-pick-Lions-pummel-Titans
Ex Michigan DT Mike Martin eager for first start with Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230284/Ex-Michigan-DT-Mike-Martin-eager-for-first-NFL-start-with-Titans?
Lions nail polish: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/FEATURES13/309230010/Indulgences-consider-this-splurge
Schwartz faces another ex colleague in Mike Munchak: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/SPORTS0101/209220388/1126/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-faces-another-ex-colleague-Titans-Mike-Munchak
Lions not worried about trap game on Sunday: http://det.scout.com/2/1224131.html
CJ likes what he sees in Titans' defense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000064502/article/calvin-johnson-likes-what-he-sees-in-titans-defense
NFP Sunday Blitz (Pompei ranks Stafford as having the 3rd strongest arm): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-1205.html
History shows big gap between September results and SB glory: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/20319333/history-shows-big-gap-between-september-results-and-super-bowl-glory
Game Previews and Predictions:
Breaking down the Lions-Titans game: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230193/Breaking-down-today-s-Lions-Titans-game?
Birkett's scouting report (He picks the Lions to win 35-21): http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230195/Dave-Birkett-s-scouting-report-for-today-s-Lions-Titans-game?
Free Press Staff Predictions (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-17, 28-21 and 24-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230229/Free-Press-columnists-predict-today-s-Lions-Titans-game?
NFL's ATL's Predictions (2 out of 5 pick the Lions to win): http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts?module=HP11_hot_topics#around-the-league
Leshoure could be a difference maker: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230282/Lions-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-could-be-a-difference-maker?
CJ can't get frustrated with heavy coverage: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230290/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-can-t-get-frustrated-with-heavy-coverage?
Three storylines to watch for: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230205/Three-points-for-the-Lions?
Could they hit JV's fastball? Lions players tell the truth: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230280/Could-they-hit-Justin-Verlander-s-fastball-Lions-players-tell-the-truth-?
Most pundits pick Lions to pummel Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS18/309230188/1049/sports01/Ticker-Most-pundits-pick-Lions-pummel-Titans
Ex Michigan DT Mike Martin eager for first start with Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230284/Ex-Michigan-DT-Mike-Martin-eager-for-first-NFL-start-with-Titans?
Lions nail polish: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/FEATURES13/309230010/Indulgences-consider-this-splurge
Schwartz faces another ex colleague in Mike Munchak: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/SPORTS0101/209220388/1126/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-faces-another-ex-colleague-Titans-Mike-Munchak
Lions not worried about trap game on Sunday: http://det.scout.com/2/1224131.html
CJ likes what he sees in Titans' defense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000064502/article/calvin-johnson-likes-what-he-sees-in-titans-defense
NFP Sunday Blitz (Pompei ranks Stafford as having the 3rd strongest arm): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-1205.html
History shows big gap between September results and SB glory: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/20319333/history-shows-big-gap-between-september-results-and-super-bowl-glory
Game Previews and Predictions:
Breaking down the Lions-Titans game: http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230193/Breaking-down-today-s-Lions-Titans-game?
Birkett's scouting report (He picks the Lions to win 35-21): http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230195/Dave-Birkett-s-scouting-report-for-today-s-Lions-Titans-game?
Free Press Staff Predictions (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-17, 28-21 and 24-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20120923/SPORTS01/309230229/Free-Press-columnists-predict-today-s-Lions-Titans-game?
NFL's ATL's Predictions (2 out of 5 pick the Lions to win): http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts?module=HP11_hot_topics#around-the-league
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Afternoon Lions Links for Saturday 9-22-12
Articles:
Hill owed praise for a solid start and a sack from Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20120922/SPORTS01/309220035/Lions-tackle-Sammie-Hill-owed-praise-for-a-solid-start-and-a-sack-from-Ndamukong-Suh?
Despite interceptions, Lions coaches pleased with Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20120921/SPORTS01/309210168/1049/Despite-interceptions-Lions-coaches-pleased-Stafford
Up and down performance aside, Lions on projected track heading to Tennessee Titans: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/22/sports/doc505deec054e2d580258416.txt
Three areas the Lions must improve on Sunday: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/09/21/three-degrees-of-pat-caputo-three-areas-the-lions-need-to-improve-sunday-at-tennessee/
Linehan's run heavy game plan vs 49ers was necessary, should be repeated against similar defensive schemes: http://endzonenews.com/2012/09/22/detroit-lions-scott-linehans-run-heavy-game-plan-vs-49ers-was-necessary-should-be-repeated-against-similar-defensive-schemes/
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Titans offense prepares for Detroit's disruptive d-line: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Offense-Prepares-for-Disruptive-Detroit-Defensive-Line/99bd8a62-1326-49e7-a385-f7435e8164ef
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 3 Lions-Titans Preview - How much of a factor will Chris Houston be: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Week-3-Preview-How-much-of-a-factor-will-Titans-RB-Chris-Johnson-be/9d69c3d2-773e-4f8e-aac8-44449b2a6cf3
Hill owed praise for a solid start and a sack from Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20120922/SPORTS01/309220035/Lions-tackle-Sammie-Hill-owed-praise-for-a-solid-start-and-a-sack-from-Ndamukong-Suh?
Despite interceptions, Lions coaches pleased with Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20120921/SPORTS01/309210168/1049/Despite-interceptions-Lions-coaches-pleased-Stafford
Up and down performance aside, Lions on projected track heading to Tennessee Titans: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/22/sports/doc505deec054e2d580258416.txt
Three areas the Lions must improve on Sunday: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/09/21/three-degrees-of-pat-caputo-three-areas-the-lions-need-to-improve-sunday-at-tennessee/
Linehan's run heavy game plan vs 49ers was necessary, should be repeated against similar defensive schemes: http://endzonenews.com/2012/09/22/detroit-lions-scott-linehans-run-heavy-game-plan-vs-49ers-was-necessary-should-be-repeated-against-similar-defensive-schemes/
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Titans offense prepares for Detroit's disruptive d-line: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Offense-Prepares-for-Disruptive-Detroit-Defensive-Line/99bd8a62-1326-49e7-a385-f7435e8164ef
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 3 Lions-Titans Preview - How much of a factor will Chris Houston be: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Week-3-Preview-How-much-of-a-factor-will-Titans-RB-Chris-Johnson-be/9d69c3d2-773e-4f8e-aac8-44449b2a6cf3
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 9-22-12
Articles:
Leshoure needs to get the Lions running: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/OPINION03/209220338/1126/SPORTS0101/Mikel-Leshoure-needs-get-Lions-running
Lions know not to overlook Chris Johnson: http://www.freep.com/article/20120922/SPORTS01/309220142/Lions-know-not-to-overlook-Titans-RB-Chris-Johnson
Game Previews and Predicitons:
Detroit News - Lions vs Titans Preview: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/SPORTS0101/209220334/1126/SPORTS0101/Preview-Lions-Titans
Detroit News Staff Predictions (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-3, 34-13, 27-13 and 30-17): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/SPORTS0101/209220335/1126/SPORTS0101/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-Titans
Lions at Titans week 3 sabermetrics (He picks the Lions to win 27-20): http://www.lionsgab.com/2012/09/22/lions-at-titans-week-three-sabermetrics/
Video:
Playbook - Lions vs Titans (All 3 experts pick the Lions to win): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000064689/Playbook-Lions-vs-Titans
Art Regner's football picks (He picks the Lions to win): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/21/12/Video-blog-Regners-football-picks/landing_lions.html?blockID=793829&feedID=3867
Audio:
Schwartz on Sirius Radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-Radio---09-20-12/07f7a499-2f87-4674-bdcc-75f593561019
Leshoure needs to get the Lions running: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/OPINION03/209220338/1126/SPORTS0101/Mikel-Leshoure-needs-get-Lions-running
Lions know not to overlook Chris Johnson: http://www.freep.com/article/20120922/SPORTS01/309220142/Lions-know-not-to-overlook-Titans-RB-Chris-Johnson
Game Previews and Predicitons:
Detroit News - Lions vs Titans Preview: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/SPORTS0101/209220334/1126/SPORTS0101/Preview-Lions-Titans
Detroit News Staff Predictions (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-3, 34-13, 27-13 and 30-17): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120922/SPORTS0101/209220335/1126/SPORTS0101/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-Titans
Lions at Titans week 3 sabermetrics (He picks the Lions to win 27-20): http://www.lionsgab.com/2012/09/22/lions-at-titans-week-three-sabermetrics/
Video:
Playbook - Lions vs Titans (All 3 experts pick the Lions to win): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap1000000064689/Playbook-Lions-vs-Titans
Art Regner's football picks (He picks the Lions to win): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/21/12/Video-blog-Regners-football-picks/landing_lions.html?blockID=793829&feedID=3867
Audio:
Schwartz on Sirius Radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-Radio---09-20-12/07f7a499-2f87-4674-bdcc-75f593561019
Friday, September 21, 2012
Evening Lions Links for Friday 9-21-12
Articles:
Notebook - Lions thankful Titans didn't work harder to keep KVB and Tulloch: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Lions-thankful-the-Titans-didnt-work-harder-to-keep-Tulloch-Vanden-Bosch/452ca5e7-9f7a-43a4-b27f-29d899ed5f2a
Lions just scratching the surface with DT Sammie Lee Hill: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-just-scratching-the-surface-with-DT-Sammie-Hill/bfd1b3c8-bc89-4c4c-bcc4-3e6e607cb7de
Injury report - Johnson, Houston and Bentley all listed as probable for Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Injury-Report-Johnson-Houston-and-Bentley-all-listed-as-probable-for-Sunday/d5454735-c8c5-4814-8681-0d16596018e6
Broyles - Last week was one of my biggest pushes: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/09/21/broyles-last-week-was-one-of-my-biggest-pushes/
Avril - The only way to affect ... a young QB is to try and put pressure in his face all game long: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/09/21/avril-the-only-way-to-affect-a-young-quarterback-is-to-try-and-put-pressure-in-his-face-all-game-long/
Lions blitz is on the fritz; they're trying to make repairs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120921/SPORTS0101/209210440/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-blitz-fritz-they-re-trying-make-repairs
Wendling fined for hit on 49ers Alex Smith: http://www.freep.com/article/20120921/SPORTS01/120921071/Lions-John-Wendling-fined-hit-49ers-Alex-Smith
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/21/sports/doc505ccd20e9f30991785893.txt
Detroit's offense ready for breakout game: http://det.scout.com/2/1223627.html
Titans will feel Stafford's wrath: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=fantasy-nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4531166
The Passing League myth: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2168/20120921/the_passing_league_myth/
Video from Opposing Team's Media:
Titan's all access - Titan's GM previews the Lions-Titans: http://www.titansonline.com/media-center/videos/Titans-All-Access-with-GM-Ruston-Webster/6fe6ea8b-a242-4f75-a1d0-844ddced1fda
Game Previews and Predictions:
Wooley's Weekly Predictions (He picks the Lions to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/09/21/wooleys-weekly-winners-9-21-12/
Lions Rapid Reports Lions-Titans Preview (He picks the Lions to win 24-20): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20295094/lions-game-preview-week-3-vs-titans
Titans Rapid Reports Lions-Titans Preview (He picks the Lions to win 31-27): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20295971/titans-game-preview-week-3-vs-lions
Video:
Cunningham media session: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Media-Session-Gunther-Cunningham/ac0aa3b6-053c-40e6-bf6d-fc825811a4e9
Sammie Hill and Leshoure video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Media-Session-Sammie-Hill-and-Mikel-Leshoure/752f7bfd-53ce-42ae-a2bd-3e881e0681af
Notebook - Lions thankful Titans didn't work harder to keep KVB and Tulloch: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Lions-thankful-the-Titans-didnt-work-harder-to-keep-Tulloch-Vanden-Bosch/452ca5e7-9f7a-43a4-b27f-29d899ed5f2a
Lions just scratching the surface with DT Sammie Lee Hill: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-just-scratching-the-surface-with-DT-Sammie-Hill/bfd1b3c8-bc89-4c4c-bcc4-3e6e607cb7de
Injury report - Johnson, Houston and Bentley all listed as probable for Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Injury-Report-Johnson-Houston-and-Bentley-all-listed-as-probable-for-Sunday/d5454735-c8c5-4814-8681-0d16596018e6
Broyles - Last week was one of my biggest pushes: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/09/21/broyles-last-week-was-one-of-my-biggest-pushes/
Avril - The only way to affect ... a young QB is to try and put pressure in his face all game long: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/09/21/avril-the-only-way-to-affect-a-young-quarterback-is-to-try-and-put-pressure-in-his-face-all-game-long/
Lions blitz is on the fritz; they're trying to make repairs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120921/SPORTS0101/209210440/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-blitz-fritz-they-re-trying-make-repairs
Wendling fined for hit on 49ers Alex Smith: http://www.freep.com/article/20120921/SPORTS01/120921071/Lions-John-Wendling-fined-hit-49ers-Alex-Smith
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/21/sports/doc505ccd20e9f30991785893.txt
Detroit's offense ready for breakout game: http://det.scout.com/2/1223627.html
Titans will feel Stafford's wrath: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=fantasy-nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4531166
The Passing League myth: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2168/20120921/the_passing_league_myth/
Video from Opposing Team's Media:
Titan's all access - Titan's GM previews the Lions-Titans: http://www.titansonline.com/media-center/videos/Titans-All-Access-with-GM-Ruston-Webster/6fe6ea8b-a242-4f75-a1d0-844ddced1fda
Game Previews and Predictions:
Wooley's Weekly Predictions (He picks the Lions to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/09/21/wooleys-weekly-winners-9-21-12/
Lions Rapid Reports Lions-Titans Preview (He picks the Lions to win 24-20): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20295094/lions-game-preview-week-3-vs-titans
Titans Rapid Reports Lions-Titans Preview (He picks the Lions to win 31-27): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20295971/titans-game-preview-week-3-vs-lions
Video:
Cunningham media session: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Media-Session-Gunther-Cunningham/ac0aa3b6-053c-40e6-bf6d-fc825811a4e9
Sammie Hill and Leshoure video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Media-Session-Sammie-Hill-and-Mikel-Leshoure/752f7bfd-53ce-42ae-a2bd-3e881e0681af
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