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Lions Notebook: Team Cultivating Competition

03 Jul 2009 06:16:18 PDT

With just under a month before the start of training camp, the Detroit Lions and head coach Jim Schwartz continue to make roster moves to help augment competition. News, notes, and many quotes from players and coaching staff inside.

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NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Lions' security director Ricky Sandoval, 49, dies of cancer

02 Jul 2009 09:41:00 PDT

Ricky Sandoval, the Detroit Lions' director of security, died early this morning after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 49. Earlier this week the Lions named their indoor practice field "Sandoval Field" in his honor.

Original story at Freep.com .

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Jags trade WR Northcutt to Lions for S Alexander

30 Jun 2009 15:34:39 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander. The deal was finalized Tuesday after both players passed physicals. Northcutt gives the Lions a veteran receiver opposite rising star Calvin Johnson. Alexander, a second-...

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NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Lions look to boost sales with new ticket packages

30 Jun 2009 14:33:00 PDT

The Lions have unveiled new season-ticket packages — plus an "All You Can Eat" seat — as they try to lure fans to Ford Field in an ailing economy after the NFL's first 0-16 season.

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NFC North Issues/Answers-Detroit Lions

25 Jun 2009 19:18:19 PDT

Should Matthew Stafford play right away? Why was he the first overall selection in this year's draft? Do the Lions have enough talent on offense to help Stafford become successful? Can the defense make significant improvement under Gunther Cunningham? We're dealing with these issues...

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Lions center Dominic Raiola signs four-year contract extension

24 Jun 2009 22:52:00 PDT

Raiola, 30, is signed with the Lions through the 2013 season. He has spent his entire eight-year NFL career with Detroit.

Original story at DetNews.com . Related stories include: Lions sign C Raiola to 4-year contract extension - FOXSports.com News for Lions , Report: Sanchez signs biggest contract in Jets history - Pro Football Weekly and ... Seattle Times

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Detroit Lions news and blogs - July 03, 2009

03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Detroit Lions news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Jaguars finalize trade with Lions -- from FOXSports.com News for Lions
• NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Trade for Northcutt now official -- from Freep.com - RSS - Blogs
• Jaguars trade Northcutt to Lions for Alexander -- from The Seattle Times: Seahawks
• NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Ex-Lions safety Gerald Alexander surprised by trade -- from Freep.com - RSS - Blogs
• The Failure of Detroit Lions G.M. Matt Millen -- from Failure magazine
• Raiola signs extension with Lions -- from FOXSports.com News for Lions
• Jerry Green: This time, Lions' Ford will trust his own judgment -- from detnews.com - Lions-NFL
• NFL NOTEBOOK -- from FOXSports.com News for Lions
• Lions QB Culpepper works to remain starter -- from FOXSports.com News for Lions
• Lions upbeat during heat-filled mini-camp -- from FOXSports.com News for Lions

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Q&A WITH LIONS' OWNER: William Clay Ford discusses Millen, 0-16 season, more

24 Jun 2009 16:09:00 PDT

Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. spoke publicly today for the first time since he fired president Matt Millen in September. He said new coach Jim Schwartz was his choice.

Original story at Freep.com .

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Opinion: Class AA: Stoudt tosses 2-hitter as Lions lose

12 Jun 2009 21:49:47 PDT

Stoudt pitched a two-hitter and struck out six as Brandywine Heights (22-4), located near Kutztown, knocked the legs out from a third WPIAL team in a title game yesterday. Serra lost in Class A and Chartiers Valley in AAA. ... One left(y) for Brandywine baseball team to claim first state title R...

Original story at Pittsburgh Post Gazette .

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Watching Boks see Lions best performance yet

11 Jun 2009 09:51:05 PDT

John Plumtree, the New Zealander who coaches the Sharks, also saw good signs for the Lions. He was in charge of the Wellington side that lost 23-6 to the Lions four years ago. "I think this Lions team is much better," he said. ... Test team taking shape Yahoo! Eurosport

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Lions' new defensive line: Can it be the next best thing?

11 Jun 2009 00:36:22 PDT

Joining Wake among the departures were all-star defensive tackle and team captain Tyrone Williams (released), veteran linebacker Otis Floyd (released), ... and more »

Original story at Globe and Mail .

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Lions DE Cliff Avril praises new line coach

11 Jun 2009 00:25:00 PDT

First, at smith34.com, running back Kevin Smith blogged that the Lions "will definitely make the playoffs this season." Now, at avril92.com, defensive end Cliff Avril has supported Smith -- while not being quite so bold -- and made an interesting comment about the coaching staff.

Original story at Freep.com .

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Detroit Lions Fans Have Seen This Song and Dance Before

23 May 2009 07:41:54 PDT

Every couple of years the Detroit Lions hire a new coaching staff and they predictably come out and say which NFL system they are going to adopt... by Joshua Lobdell 25 reads Opinion May 23, 2009 Every couple of years the Detroit Lions hire a new coaching staff and they predictably come out and s...

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Opinion: New Lions Club planned for west end

19 May 2009 03:29:07 PDT

Canada She has been involved with Lions clubs for the past 17 years. Her stepfather has been a member for 30 years, and her husband became a Lion 25 years ago. An information meeting was held Monday night at the Chippawa Lions Community Centre on Welland ...

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Detroit Lions: In Martin Mayhew We Trust

06 May 2009 19:57:31 PDT

The Detroit Lions offseason has led to a tremendous turnover in player totaling 26 new players at the current moment, counting new middle linebacker and Detroit native Larry Foote... by Rudy Dominick 105 reads Opinion The Detroit Lions offseason has led to a tremendous turnover in player t...

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Opinion: 2009 Penn State Football: Breaking Down the Schedule

09 Mar 2009 16:17:55 PDT

Last season the Hawkeyes knocked off an undefeated Nittany Lions team ranked No. 2 in the coaches poll. Penn State will definitely be looking for some payback after falling short of a shot at the national championship. the departure of Senior RB Shonn ...

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How To: Madden NFL 09 Achievement (Steal Their Thunder)

04 Jan 2009 15:35:29 PST

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Gridiron Rewind Week Nine Podcast Show

03 Nov 2008 07:45:44 PST

Written by Matt Loede
John Sefcik from NFL Gridiron Gab Covering and Talking About the Vikings win over Houston One game remains in Week 9, and here at the Gab we are back with another edition of Gridiron Rewind to talk about all the big matchups from the week gone by. Today here on the show Matt Loede along with the s...

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Opinion: Rugby union: Lions on their minds

01 Nov 2008 17:04:43 PDT

Written by Michael Aylwin
The allusion to unfinished business refers to the last Lions tour to New Zealand, a thoroughly miserable affair that Robinson and O'Driscoll remember with a wince. O'Driscoll, the captain, was carried off, out of the tour, in the early minutes of the first Test, his shoulder dislocated i...

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Behind 21-0 early to Texans, Lions lose sixth straight

21 Oct 2008 02:16:34 PDT

hapless Detroit Lions. The Texans jumped to a three-touchdown lead and held on for a 28-21 win over the still-winless Lions yesterday. The whole week we were saying we wanted to come out and play our best football," Andre Johnson said. "We did that for a half."

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Podcast: Gridiron Gabbin - Turn of the Tables: Jeff Sack Talks to Editor Matt Loede

08 Oct 2008 12:13:16 PDT

Written by Matt Loede
It’s a special “Turn the Tables” edition of Gridiron Gabbin, as Patriots Gab Editor Jeff Sack takes over as host, and talks to NFL Gridiron Gab Editor Matt Loede. The duo talk about the recent NFL firings, the Lions and their state, the Raiders and Al Davis, Gene Upshaw and the future of the la...

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Podcast: Morning links: Alexander visits Detroit

17 Sep 2008 09:36:24 PDT

Written by Eric Williams
Lost in all of the news about Koren Robinson’s return to Seattle was Shaun Alexander visiting the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. gt; Read more! Lost in all of the news about Koren Robinson’s return to Seattle was Shaun Alexander visiting the Detroit Lions on ...

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Opinion: Tatum Bell off Dallas Cowboys radar; re-signs with Lions

10 Mar 2008 11:45:35 PDT

Written by Dave Halprin (Grizz)
Lions RB Tatum Bell is off the free agent market. The Lions have reached an agreement for a one-year deal reported for $1.6 million. After Matt Mosley reported the Cowboys might be interested in him, he’s been on the list of potentials for Cowboys fans. If the Cowboys are planning to sign a veter...

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Podcast: JT's Rant 82

07 Oct 2007 09:11:46 PDT

Oct. 7, 2007 -- NFL's wild weekend Even with baseball playoffs going on, the NFL will be huge with Jaguars-Chiefs, Seahawks-Steelers, Lions-Redskins, Bears-Packers as games to watch.

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Podcast: What Should Childress Do?

19 Sep 2007 15:06:48 PDT

Written by Gonzo
But anyway, as you can probably judge from both the poll on the right and the title of this post, we've got a situation here, people. Access Vikings is reporting that Tarvaris Jackson didn't practice today, and is still pretty sore after injuring his groin against Detroit on Sunday. Judd Z...

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Week 2 Review: Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This

17 Sep 2007 11:36:03 PDT

Written by Gonzo
And yet, despite Tarvaris Jackson's four interceptions and all the penalties and everything else, the Vikings were still approximately 3" away from starting the season 2-0. Not that winning a game like yesterday's would have made me feel any better about the team's performance at Ford...

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