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Archive for November, 2007

Fading Lions Look to Get on Track vs Vikings

NFC North rivals will collide on Sunday when the Vikings host the stumbling Lions at the Metrodome.  The Lions were in contention for the division crown, but they are now fighting just to make the playoffs after dropping three straight to fall to 6-and-5.  Detroit fell to the division-leading Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 30 2007

Woody Set to Shift to Right Tackle on O-Line

 
The Lions O-line has not been the doing the job as of late, and with it Damien Woody will be moving to the right side to regain a starting job according to the Detroit News. The veteran had lost his right guard job to Stepehen Peterman earlier in the year, but will now take over [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 29 2007

Schutt Sports Review

The following is a paid review:
If you are in the market for a new football helmet for yourself or for the football player in your family, then the Schutt ION 4D should be at the top of your list. Already used by numerous players around the NFL, the helmet is designed with safety and [...]

Posted by CJ on Nov 28 2007

Lions Place Scott On IR

Lions offensive tackle Jonathan Scott’s season is over.  Detroit placed him on injured reserve because of a hamstring problem and said Damien Woody would start at right tackle this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings.  Woody said he hasn’t played tackle since his high school days, but is excited about the opportunity.  The Lions also signed [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 27 2007

Lions Flat at Home in 16-10 Loss to Giants

The Lions fell to 6-and-4 on the season with a 16-10 loss to the Giants at Ford Field.  Detroit made several costly mistakes, including a pair of interceptions by quarterback Jon Kitna in the final two minutes.  The Lions now have three days to prepare for Thursday’s annual Thanksgiving Day game, in which they’ll host [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 19 2007

Williams Speaks His Mind on Arizona; the Fans

 
Roy Williams has never been one to not speak his mind, and in a Q&A with WDFN Radio, Roy was at his best, speaking about the gameplan Sunday in Arizona.  “To be honest, I don’t know what the game plan was,” Williams said.  “I can sometimes figure it out (beforehand), but I didn’t know going [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 14 2007

Status Of Three Lions Starters Uncertain

Injuries to three Lions starters have their status for this weekend’s game uncertain.  Head coach Rod Marinelli said at his weekly press conference that quarterback Jon Kitna was having his back checked out and refused to speculate on his availability when practice resumes Wednesday.  Running back Kevin Jones is experiencing soreness in his left foot, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Lions Lose In Arizona 31-21 to Cardinals

The Lions fell to 6-3 on the year with a 31-21 loss to the Cardinals in Arizona.  Detroit turned the ball over five times and ended the game with minus-18 yards rushing.  Jon Kitna threw a pair of touchdown passes to Roy Williams and running back Kevin Jones also scored on a four-yard run.  The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Lions Look to Continue Roll in Arizona

The Lions will be looking to build on their three-game winning streak when they travel to University of Phoenix Stadium to take on the Cardinals this week.  At 6-and-2, the Lions are in second-place in the NFC North.  Detroit annihilated the Denver Broncos 44-7 in Week Nine.  Jon Kitna threw for 252 yards and two [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007

Kitna Practices; Expected to Go Sunday

As the Lions look to continue their role this weekend in Arizona, it looks as if the early concerns about not having quarterback Jon Kitna are out the window.  Kitna practiced Thursday after he did not participate in drills Wednesday, except on a limited basis. He was listed on the official injury report with a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007