The NFL announced today that K Jason Hanson has been named the NFC Special Team Player of the Month for September. Hanson led NFC kickers with 35 points, converting all eight field-goal attempts and 11 PATs. In Week 2 against Kansas City, he set an NFL record by playing in his 297th game for the Lions, the most games played by a player for one team. Hanson also became the seventh player in NFL history to reach 1,900 career points (1,925).
In his 20th season from Washington State, this is his fifth career Player of the Month Award and first since November 2003. Hanson is tied with John Carney (five) for the most Special Teams Player of the Month Awards since its inception in 1986.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
The NFL announced today that QB Matthew Stafford has been voted the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week for Week 2. Stafford completed 23-of-39 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns (1 interception) in the Lions’ 48-3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 45-point margin of victory is the largest in Detroit team history. Combined with his three Week 1 touchdown passes, Stafford’s four-score performance helped him tie a 1962 Lions team record for most touchdown passes (7) in the season’s first two games.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Lions K Jason Hanson named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 2.
TRANSACTIONS
The Detroit Lions signed WR Tim Toone to the practice squad and released DB Donovan Warren from the practice squad.
NOTEBOOK
- The Lions began on-field preparation for their game against the Vikings today with a practice in shells (helmets and shoulder pads) on the outdoor fields at the team’s headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park.
- The NFL announced today that Lions K Jason Hanson is the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played in Week 2 (September 18-19). Hanson scored 12 points in the Lions’ 48-3 win over Kansas City and set an NFL record by playing in his 297th game for Detroit, the most games played by a player for one team. He surpassed Pro Football Hall of Fame center Bruce Matthews, who played 296 games for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. Hanson also became the seventh player in NFL history to reach 1,900 career points (1,911) and had a long field goal of 51 yards. He holds the NFL record for the most 50-yard field goals all-time with 46. In his 20th season from Washington State, this is Hanson’s 11th career Player of the Week Award and first since 2007 (Week 8).
- Hanson’s 11 career Special Teams Player of the Week Awards rank third all-time, trailing John Carney (13) and Adam Vinatieri (13). Hanson was the first ever NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 1, 1993).
- The Detroit Lions will travel to Minnesota this week for their first NFC North divisional game of 2011 against the Vikings. Kickoff at Mall of America Field is set for 1 PM EST. Detroit will be looking for their first 3-0 start since 1980 after a home-opening 48-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while Minnesota seeks to get on track after a 24-20 home loss to the Buccaneers.
- The game will be televised live on WJBK-TV FOX 2 in Metro Detroit with Dick Stockton handling play-by-play and John Lynch adding color commentary.
Monday, September 19, 2011
DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
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NOTEBOOK
- The team met today and reviewed film from Sunday’s win against the Kansas City Chiefs. The players are off Tuesday and will return to the practice field Wednesday.
- The Detroit Lions will travel to Minnesota this week for their first NFC North divisional game of 2011 against the Vikings. Kickoff at Mall of America Field is set for 1 PM EST. Detroit will be looking for their first 3-0 start since 1980 after a home-opening 48-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while Minnesota seeks to get on track after a 24-20 home loss to the Buccaneers.
- The game will be televised live on WJBK-TV FOX 2 in Metro Detroit with Dick Stockton handling play-by-play and John Lynch adding color commentary.
- The game will also air live on the Lions Radio Network (WXYT 97.1 FM) with announcer Dan Miller handling play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter adding color commentary and Tony Ortiz reporting from the sideline.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
DETROIT LIONS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: POSTGAME NOTES
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Notables from the Detroit Lions' 48-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs today at Ford Field.
Notables from the Detroit Lions' 48-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs today at Ford Field.
LIONS RECORD MARGIN
- The Lions 48-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs registers as the team’s largest margin of victory (45 points) in the history of the team for regular season games.
- In all games (regular season and postseason), the 45-point margin ties the franchise record that was set in 1957 when the Lions claimed the NFL Championship with a 59-14 win over the Cleveland Browns (12/29/57).
2-0 START
- With the win today over the Chiefs, the Lions start 2-0 on the season, which is the first time since the 2007 season the team has won their first two games.
HANSON SETS NFL RECORD FOR MOST GAMES PLAYED WITH ONE TEAM
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20-Year Veteran has now played 297 career games with the Lions, his only NFL team
20-Year Veteran has now played 297 career games with the Lions, his only NFL team
Allen Park, Mich.—Detroit Lions K Jason Hanson set an all-time NFL record today by playing in his 297th career game for the Lions, which marks the most games played by one player for one team. He surpassed Hall of Fame C Bruce Matthews who played 296 games for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans.
“On behalf of the William Clay Ford Family and our entire organization, I would like to congratulate Jason on this momentous accomplishment,” Lions President Tom Lewand said.
“To have played more games with one team than any other player in the 92-year history of the National Football League is truly a remarkable achievement and one record that I honestly believe will never be broken.
“Jason is the embodiment of everything that is right about our game. Since the day we drafted him in 1992, he has always represented our organization with an unparalleled combination of integrity, character, competitiveness and excellence both on and off the field.”
Last Sunday in the Lions 27-20 win at Tampa Bay, Hanson tied the NFL mark for the most seasons (20) played with the team that originally drafted them. Hanson is currently tied with Hall of Famers T Jackie Slater (Los Angeles Rams) and CB Darrell Green (Washington Redskins) who each played 20 seasons for their respective clubs.
Hanson is also the NFL’s all-time leader in career 50-yard field goals. He entered today’s game with 45.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
In Play Magazine
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and prepared for enhanced security procedures.
We encourage fans to arrive early and be patient when entering Ford Field. The enhanced security procedures at the stadium gates recommended by the NFL last week will increase the comfort and safety of fans at the game, but will require additional time for inspections at the gates. We hope fans will come early and enter the stadium earlier than they have in the past.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
JASON MCINTYRE OF MOUNT PLEASANT NAMED LIONS COACH OF THE WEEK
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Michigan Army National Guard is Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Jason McIntyre of Mount Pleasant as the 2011 week three recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
McIntyre and his Oilers defeated Flint Northern 56-28 on Friday (Sept. 9) to improve to 3-0 on the season and claim their 26th-straight Saginaw Valley League victory. They are currently ranked No. 1 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
McIntyre is in his 15th season as a coach, including six seasons as head coach at Mount Pleasant. His career record stands at 50-11.
This week McIntyre and the Oilers host Midland Dow (1-2).
Michigan Army National Guard is Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Jason McIntyre of Mount Pleasant as the 2011 week three recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
McIntyre and his Oilers defeated Flint Northern 56-28 on Friday (Sept. 9) to improve to 3-0 on the season and claim their 26th-straight Saginaw Valley League victory. They are currently ranked No. 1 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
McIntyre is in his 15th season as a coach, including six seasons as head coach at Mount Pleasant. His career record stands at 50-11.
This week McIntyre and the Oilers host Midland Dow (1-2).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
ED GREENMAN OF HARPER CREEK NAMED LIONS COACH OF THE WEEK
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Michigan Army National Guard on Board as Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Ed Greenman of Battle Creek Harper Creek as the 2011 week two recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Greenman guided his Beavers to a 39-37 victory over Stevensville Lakeshore on Friday (Sept. 2) to improve to 2-0 of the season. Harper Creek is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
Greenman is in his 27th season as head coach at Harper Creek and has led the school to 11 league championships and 14 state playoff appearances. His career record stands at 170-96.
This week Greenman is preparing his squad to take on Sturgis (1-1).
Michigan Army National Guard on Board as Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Ed Greenman of Battle Creek Harper Creek as the 2011 week two recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Greenman guided his Beavers to a 39-37 victory over Stevensville Lakeshore on Friday (Sept. 2) to improve to 2-0 of the season. Harper Creek is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
Greenman is in his 27th season as head coach at Harper Creek and has led the school to 11 league championships and 14 state playoff appearances. His career record stands at 170-96.
This week Greenman is preparing his squad to take on Sturgis (1-1).
Thursday, September 1, 2011
CHARLES SPANN OF DETROIT PERSHING NAMED LIONS FIRST COACH OF THE WEEK FOR 2011
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Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Charles Spann of Detroit Pershing as the 2011 week one recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Spann led his Doughboys to an 18-12 victory over Detroit Renaissance on Friday (August 26) to claim his first victory of the 2011 season. Spann is in his second season as head coach at Pershing and 41st season as a coach. He coached at Detroit Chadsey from 1974-99 and led the Explorers to 11 state playoff appearances and two Public School League championships. His career record stands at 143-95.
This week Spann and Pershing host Detroit Frederick Douglass (1-0).
COACH OF THE WEEK PROGRAMEach week throughout the 2011 nine-week high school regular season, one coach that best develops his players' character, discipline and football skill will be recognized for his commitment to the team, school and community. The winner is selected by a panel of three newspaper writers -- Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Jane Bos (Grand Rapids Press) and Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News).
This season's program will award $22,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the National Football League and presenting sponsor the Michigan Army National Guard.
Each winning coach throughout the regular season will receive a $2,000 donation to his school's football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field on December 11. During the ceremony, the Lions will also introduce the High School Coach of the Year. This year's Coach of the Year will receive a $4,000 donation to his team's football program.
In addition to the monetary award, all winners receive a framed certificate signed by Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz and National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Winning coaches also receive a personalized game ball, and a Detroit Lions "Coach of the Week" hat.
In its 15th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program will have awarded $290,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan. For more information on the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program, contact Chad Walker at (313) 216-4000.
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Charles Spann of Detroit Pershing as the 2011 week one recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Spann led his Doughboys to an 18-12 victory over Detroit Renaissance on Friday (August 26) to claim his first victory of the 2011 season. Spann is in his second season as head coach at Pershing and 41st season as a coach. He coached at Detroit Chadsey from 1974-99 and led the Explorers to 11 state playoff appearances and two Public School League championships. His career record stands at 143-95.
This week Spann and Pershing host Detroit Frederick Douglass (1-0).
COACH OF THE WEEK PROGRAMEach week throughout the 2011 nine-week high school regular season, one coach that best develops his players' character, discipline and football skill will be recognized for his commitment to the team, school and community. The winner is selected by a panel of three newspaper writers -- Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Jane Bos (Grand Rapids Press) and Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News).
This season's program will award $22,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the National Football League and presenting sponsor the Michigan Army National Guard.
Each winning coach throughout the regular season will receive a $2,000 donation to his school's football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field on December 11. During the ceremony, the Lions will also introduce the High School Coach of the Year. This year's Coach of the Year will receive a $4,000 donation to his team's football program.
In addition to the monetary award, all winners receive a framed certificate signed by Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz and National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Winning coaches also receive a personalized game ball, and a Detroit Lions "Coach of the Week" hat.
In its 15th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program will have awarded $290,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan. For more information on the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program, contact Chad Walker at (313) 216-4000.
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