Archive for September, 2008
September 14th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
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Breaking Down the Packers at Lions
The Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay got off to a rousing start Monday night, as the Packers topped the Vikings 24-19. This week he and the Packers take their 1-0 mark on the road to Ford Field to take on a Lions team that got a taste of what new Falcons RB Michael Turner [...]
Rookie Cherilus To Play Against Packers
Rookie tackle Gosder Cherilus is expected to play this weekend in the team’s home opener. Cherilus was drafted by Detroit in the first round and offensive coordinator Jim Colletto said he has earned some playing time. Head coach Rod Marinelli also indicated he will make some changes to the lineup. Cornerback Leigh Bodden and right [...]
Lions Look To Improve Against Packers, Make Changes
Ok, so now that we know Tatum ‘I aint no thief’ Bell lied and is running around in someone else’s underwear, we can focus on the next task at hand, the Packers. (Seriously, Bell…what the hell are you thinking?!?!?!?) That being said, the Packers will be a good test to see where this Lions’ team [...]
Lions Game Could Be Blacked Out
Lions fans could see the first ever local television blackout of a game at Ford Field. Approximately 45-hundred tickets remain for this Sunday’s home opener against Green Bay. The game needs to be sold out by the NFL mandated deadline of 1:00 p.m. Thursday to avoid a blackout. The Lions have sold out every game [...]
Cut Up the Tape: Lions get Run Over in the ATL
Now that I have had a little over 24 hours to digest the bitter Kool-aid I was drinking, I have come to a few realizations. One is that Rochester Adams Varsity Football team could have stopped the run better than the Lions. Second, CAN ANYONE TAKLE??? Honestly, this was by far the worst loss the [...]
Lions Begin Preparations For Packers
The Lions are back at work preparing for this weekend’s home opener against the Packers. Head coach Rod Marinelli said yesterday that his team has to correct the mistakes it made in Sunday’s loss in Atlanta, particularly on defense. He added that lineup changes are possible, but insisted the problems are less to do with [...]
Talking Pigskin: Pork Recipes for the Lions
Are you ready for some pigskin? Pork recipes, that is. Food & Wine has paired 32 of their most delicious pork dishes with each of the NFL’s 32 teams.. Find out what dish they chose for the Detroit Lions! http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/nfl-pigskin-nfc-team-pork-recipes/9
