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Late, but not forgotten: Lions Week 10 Facepalm Awards!
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I realize the Facepalm Awards are a few days late. My apologies. Better late than never, right? Right. On with the awards!
The "What are you trying to do, KILL somebody?" Facepalm: The Detroit Lions' offensive line
As a group, the Lions' offensive linemen should...
Blogpoll NFL Power Rankings - Week 10: Battle for the bottom
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I forgot to post this Wednesday, but I wanted to let you know the Bloguin NFL Power Rankings for week 10 are available for your purusal, as is Joe Fortenbaugh's (of National Football Post fame) breakdown of our breakdown. Both are, in my opinion, fun reads.
As for the Lions...
Just when you thought the Lions injury situation couldn't become any worse...
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I had to go and read the latest tweet from the News' Lions beat guy, John Niyo...
Lions RG Stephen Peterman seeing specialist, may have season-ending ankle surgery.
D'oh indeed.
Not cool.
The Lions may be on the verge of placing player number 12 on the IR soon.
I'...
The Lions will win if...Bobby Layne rises from the dead
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Cleveland Browns blog "Wait Till Next Year" reached out to me yesterday to write a piece for their weekly "The Browns will win if..." post. I wrote the counterpoint, "The Lions will win if..."
When I sat down to write about the Lions winning, I ended...
Things to do in Detroit when you're blacked out
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I thought I should note what I wrote on Wednesday came true. Yes, I even guaranteed it...not that I was taking much, if any, risk.
It's official. Sunday's matchup of two of the worst teams in NFL history, the Cleveland Browns visiting the Detroit Lions, is blacked out in SE...
Condolences to Chris Spielman and family
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There's very sad news out of Columbus tonight regarding the family of a former Detroit Lions great.
Per the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
Stefanie Spielman, the wife of former Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman, died Thursday night at age 42 after a more than 10-year fight with breast...
Lions Congregation Roundtable: Battle for the 1st Pick Edition
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Every week, no matter the opponent, no matter how bad the play the previous week, the Lions Congregation meets to discuss all things Detroit Lions. Sucks for us, I know.
For this week's round of questions, Reverend Spielman of The Church of Schwartz asks the :Lions' blogosphere...
TWFE presents: Wolverlion's locks for NFL week 11
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Here's the scoop from Blane, aka TWFE friend and frequent commenter Wolverlion, on his weekly NFL pick 'em challenge against his radio listeners. Just as last week, the scoop isn't good. Wolverlion's record has fallen to a mediocre 4-4-1.
Another week and another...
Just admit there's going to be a blackout, OK?
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We all know the stands of Ford Field are going to look like this on Sunday:
There is NO CHANCE IN HELL Lions - Browns is going to sell out by 1 PM Thursday.
NO. CHANCE. IN. HELL.
A matchup of of 1-8 teams isn't exactly must see football. More like must avoid.
It's a scientific...
Dominoes fall: Manuel is Lion number 11 to the IR
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This is getting old. Very, very old.
Per John Niyo at the News:
The team placed safety Marquand Manuel on IR on Wednesday, replacing him on the roster with safety DeAngelo Smith, a rookie fifth-round pick who was signed off the Chicago Bears' practice squad.
Another day, another...
Blogpoll NFL Power Rankings - TWFEs Week 10 Ballot
3 days ago by
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You know the drill. As it's Tuesday, it's once again time for another edition of my NFL power rankings. I've somehow managed to remain a member in good standing with Bloguin, allowing me to submit a ballot for NFL week 10 of the Bloguin Blogpoll NFL Power Rankings.
Disclaimer...
Dominoes fall...after one play: Williams to the IR, Fowler pulled off the street, Peterman in limbo
3 days ago by
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Today, the snake bitten by injury Detroit Lions made official the altogether too frequent move of a player to the IR.
For those who have lost count, this would be the 10th Lion moved to injured reserve.
I'll let John Niyo of the News have the honors:
The Lions made at least...
The Knee Jerks for 11-16-09: Acting as if Tigers were going to start drowning puppies!
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First, a semi-major announcement: “The Knee Jerks” will be moving up a couple of hours!
Beginning December 14, you’ll be able to get your jerkosity two hours earlier. The show will debut its new 9:00-11:00 ET time slot, so everyone can get some sleep on Monday nights! Again...
Tonight on The Knee Jerks...LIVE! - KHAAAAN!
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On tonight's show:
Yes, KAAAAHN is with The Knee Jerks!
It's a hockey-centric episode, as we talk all things Detroit Red Wings and NHL with Kahn. Ansar Kahn, that is.
Khan has been the Red Wings beat writer for Mlive.com and Booth Newspapers since the 2000...
The Detroit Lions will not win the NFC North
4 days ago by
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It's no longer even a theoretical possibility.
It's officially official.
The Detroit Lions will not win the NFC North.
Sad news, I know.
As the Lions are so bad, I really wasn't paying attention to their division chances...because, in the real world, there is no chance...
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings - Final thoughts: I didn't see Joey Blus Skies
5 days ago by
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Another Sunday spent watching the Lions, another Sunday wasted. Wait, maybe...I...We...You...Them...I...uh...nope, it was wasted.
Well, there was one thing I could take from the Lions' loss to the Vikings.
Matthew Stafford was used, abused, knocked silly, knocked senseless, constantly...
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings running diary - 4th quarter: I hate the Lions. Passionately...
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The Vikes start the quarter with Favre wanting to throw deep...OH ****! Rice has a step, and makes the catch at the 5! Christ, I HATE this team.
2nd and goal, play actions, Favre rolls left...the TE, Dugan, is WIDE ******* OPEN. Too easy of a TD. As the Lions are down to playing guys...
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings running diary - 3rd quarter: The Lions are still in it. Thank you, Brad Childress!
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The Vikings have outgained the Lions 302 to 125 on offense. Favre is 11-16-197. Peterson has 100 yards on the ground on 8.3 YPC. Rice has 6 catches for 145.
Yet the Lions are only down 7.
If I'm a Vikings fan, I'm furious. I'm guessing this is how your typical Vikes fan...
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings running diary - 2nd quarter: I HATE the Baggiedome
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Detroit starts the 2nd quarter with a Harris punt, which is returned over the 50...FLAG. Vikes blocked in the back, shooting themselves in the foot once again, losing about 25 yards in the process.
Wonderful. FOX is reporting Louis Delmas will NOT play today due to some sort of jaw...
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings running diary - 1st quarter: I'm already sick of Favre
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Some suggested pregame reading:
Detroit4Lyfe has done the math, and have selected the Lions All-Time...fantasy football team. It's a shame Scott Mitchell makes the team, but he does have the best season by a QB in my lifetime, 1995. '97 ranks up there as well.
My good friend...
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings - Pregame thoughts: Sink or swim
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GAME INFORMATION
Kickoff: Sunday, November 15, 1 p.m. ET
Stadium: H.H.H. Baggiedome
Television: WJBK-TV FOX Ch.2
Play-By-Play: Sam Rosen
Color: Tim Ryan
Lions Radio Network Flagship: 97.1 FM The Ticket (WXYT-FM)
Play-By-Play: Dan Miller
Color: Jim Brandstatter
Sidelines:...
Detmer, Danielson and Stafford: One of these doesn't belong
7 days ago by
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If you've read this blog for any amount of time, you know I've been a fan of the Detroit Lions for seemingly eons. It's been decades, actually. It's definitely longer than I'd care to admit, as you'd think I was insane, self-destructive, or more likely, both...
Pain don't hurt: Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings injury report
7 days ago by
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Nothing surprising as of Friday night.
The Lions should only be missing Ernie Sims (and his torn hamstring) Sunday. At least there's the up and coming DeAndre Levy who can step in at OLB. More concerning to me is MLB Larry Foote, and how limited he will be by his bad knee....
Lions Congregation Roundtable: Week 10
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Every week the Lions Congregation meets to discuss all things Detroit Lions, painful as it my be.
This week Reverend Spielman of The Church of Schwartz asks the bloggers brave enough to watch the Lions on a weekly basis to give our opinions on the futures of Ernie Sims and Jeff Backus...
TWFE Presents: The Detroit Lions Facepalm Awards for Week 9
8 days ago by
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Is it kosher to give an entire franchise a Facepalm Award? When it's the Detroit Lions, it's as kosher as it gets.
During the Lions loss to the Seahwaks, I spent the 2nd through 4th quarters in a state of continuous facepalm. What follows is how I spent my late Sunday afternoon...
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