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Obama: “If I was a Lions fan, I’d be pretty aggravated”
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Lucky for us, President Obama was asked about the outcome of the Lions-Cowboys Wildcard game Sunday. More specifically, he was asked about the overturned pass interference call. You know, the overturned pass interference call against the Lions’ Brandon Pettigrew. The one where Cowboys’ safety Barry Church held Pettigrew then interfered with Pettigrew...
Via It's Always Sunny in Detroit
23 days ago
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Detroit Lions: Heartbreak for Motor City
All season there was skepticism about of the strength of this Detroit Lions team, and I was among all of them determined not to get my hopes up. However, how do you not fall in love with this Lions team that has been surprising everyone game after game? Unfortunately, this Sunday at AT&T Stadium the Detroit Lions suffered a heartbreaking 24-20 playoff loss to one of my all time...
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23 days ago
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NFL head official: Cowboys should have been flagged
Essentially, the NFL admits it made a “whoopsie.”
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens should have been penalized on an incomplete pass to Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew, NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino told “PFT Live” on Monday. The controversial play, which turned a first down into a fourth down for Detroit, was widely seen as...
Detroit Lions: Analyzing the controversial picked up flag
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The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 on Sunday thanks to an impressive second half from Tony Romo and company. The Lions led for most of the way after jumping out 14-0 in the first quarter, but Romo found Terrance Williams for the game-winning touchdown on third-and-goal with 2:32 remaining.
Detroit’s last chance fell short when Demarcus Lawrence strip-sacked...
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24 days ago
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Officiating crew picks up flag in Lions-Cowboys game (VIDEO)
The Detroit Lions may have been “jobbed” in their wild-card matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
It’s not often that a penalty flag is thrown, and then later picked up. Yet that’s exactly what happened.
The Lions had a 20-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter, and were looking to add to it. Stafford threw a pass intended for Brandon Pettigrew, whose arm...
Via The Sports Daily
25 days ago
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Refs reverse crucial call in Cowboys-Lions game
A critical pass interference penalty in the Dallas Cowboys-Detroit Lions playoff game Sunday was changed by the referees, leading the Lions to punt and ultimately lose the game. Detroit had the ball for a 3rd-and-1 at the Cowboys 46 with 8:25 left, leading 20-17. Matt Stafford attempted a pass to tight end Brandon Pettigrew, but...Read More
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25 days ago
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Officials in Lions-Cowboys Game Reverse Key Penalty After Announcing it
If you wanted some controversy during the first weekend of NFL Playoff action, officials during the Detroit Lions game against the Cowboys in Dallas provided just that in the fourth quarter on Sunday evening.
With Detroit up by three points and just over half a quarter remaining, Matthew Stafford threw a pass down the seam to tight end Brandon Pettigrew, who was obviously interfered...
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25 days ago
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Initial reaction to Detroit Lions selecting Eric Ebron
New Detroit Lion Eric Ebron (Photo Credit: GoHeels.com)
“With the 10th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select Eric Ebron, tight end, North Carolina.”
Initial reaction: Disgust.
Detroit was in a phenomenal position at pick 10 but could not deliver. With highly touted Taylor Lewan, Aaron Donald, Odell Beckham Jr. and Johnny Manziel still left on the board, it...
Via isportsweb.com
May 08, 2014
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Detroit Lions: Roster moves prior to free agency
Safety John Wendling
The Detroit Lions have begun to make a handful of roster moves with the NFL free agency period quickly approaching (March 11, 4 p.m. EST).
Kicker David Akers and safety John Wendling are among five players that will not return next season. Detroit has also decided to part ways with defensive end Israel Idonije, offensive lineman Dylan Gandy and linebacker Rocky...
Via isportsweb.com
February 22, 2014
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