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Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz on the 19-14 lose to the Chicago Bears.
Schwartz says, “Well, we haven’t gotten any calls from the league about changing the rulebook, so we’re still where we are with the Calvin Johnson play. I think it’s important to recognize whether that play is ruled a touchdown, (or) whether it is ruled a complete pass.
“He catches the ball, that’s obvious to everyone who watches the play; he catches the ball and on a technicality it’s ruled an incompletion. That’s the letter of the law. That’s what it ended up being; it’s an incompletion. It doesn’t change the way we played other than that. And I think we’d feel a lot different if that’s ruled a touchdown and we go get a road win in the first week of the season; we would feel a little bit (better) about that effort and about that game than we do after it’s ruled an incompletion and we’re sitting here at 0-1 and we’re trying to put that game behind us and learn.
“I think I’ll just leave that play there and say we played hard. We didn’t play our best football. I think it’s a good sign when we play on the road and we don’t play our best football, but we still have a chance to win. That’s a good sign for this team and I’m happy about that, but other than that you’re never happy with a loss and there are always things to do to improve, even in a win. That’s it.”
Schwartz on Mathew Stafford's condition.
“Matt’s very sore today. We’ve had some good returns from his test that it doesn’t look like surgery is going to be needed, but how much time he misses is still going to be up in the air and we’ll probably know a little bit more on Wednesday.”
While the Lions are not saying anything concerning Stafford's shoulder ESPN is reporting that Stafford will be out 4-8 weeks with a seperated shoulder.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
FORMER LIONS’ GREAT AND MICHIGAN NATIVE, RON KRAMER, DIES AT 75
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ALLEN PARK, MICH. – Ron Kramer, football legend, has died at the age of 75. Kramer played for the Lions for three seasons, 1965-67 to conclude his NFL career. He finished his 10-year NFL career with 229 receptions for 3,272 yards (14.3 avg.) and 16 touchdowns in 128 games.
“On behalf of the William Clay Ford Family and the Detroit Lions organization, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ron’s children, Kurt and Cassandra, and his extended family and friends,” said Lions President Tom Lewand. “He is one of Detroit’s most accomplished athletes, and his achievements in high school at East Detroit High School, at Michigan and in the NFL with the Lions and Packers, along with his work off the field, are immeasurable. It was so fitting that Ron ended his prestigious career playing for his hometown team. Over the years, Ron was not only an active member but he was a great leader of the Lions’ Alumni. He will be dearly missed.”
Kramer had a decorated career at the University of Michigan, where he is just one of five players to have his jersey retired in school history. He wore No. 87 for the Wolverines. Following his stellar college career, Kramer was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and had a very productive seven-year career there before finishing his NFL career back in his home state of Michigan with the Lions.
The all-state prep star at East Detroit High moved on to the University of Michigan. At Michigan, Kramer handled a variety of roles as a two-time All-American on the football team – blocker, receiver, punter, kicker, linebacker, and even occasionally running back. A nine-letter winner as a multi-sport star, Kramer was also a three-time team MVP and leading scorer in basketball and a top shot putter and high jumper on the track and field squad.
Kramer was the President of the Lions’ Alumni Association for several years, a position his son Kurt said made his father proud. He stayed in Michigan following his football career and was active in the local community helping countless charities throughout the years.
Kramer is survived by his son, Kurt, daughter Cassandra, daughter-in-law Dawn, son-in-law Brian and grandchildren Kurt, Heidi and Kelsey.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
ALLEN PARK, MICH. – Ron Kramer, football legend, has died at the age of 75. Kramer played for the Lions for three seasons, 1965-67 to conclude his NFL career. He finished his 10-year NFL career with 229 receptions for 3,272 yards (14.3 avg.) and 16 touchdowns in 128 games.
“On behalf of the William Clay Ford Family and the Detroit Lions organization, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ron’s children, Kurt and Cassandra, and his extended family and friends,” said Lions President Tom Lewand. “He is one of Detroit’s most accomplished athletes, and his achievements in high school at East Detroit High School, at Michigan and in the NFL with the Lions and Packers, along with his work off the field, are immeasurable. It was so fitting that Ron ended his prestigious career playing for his hometown team. Over the years, Ron was not only an active member but he was a great leader of the Lions’ Alumni. He will be dearly missed.”
Kramer had a decorated career at the University of Michigan, where he is just one of five players to have his jersey retired in school history. He wore No. 87 for the Wolverines. Following his stellar college career, Kramer was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and had a very productive seven-year career there before finishing his NFL career back in his home state of Michigan with the Lions.
The all-state prep star at East Detroit High moved on to the University of Michigan. At Michigan, Kramer handled a variety of roles as a two-time All-American on the football team – blocker, receiver, punter, kicker, linebacker, and even occasionally running back. A nine-letter winner as a multi-sport star, Kramer was also a three-time team MVP and leading scorer in basketball and a top shot putter and high jumper on the track and field squad.
Kramer was the President of the Lions’ Alumni Association for several years, a position his son Kurt said made his father proud. He stayed in Michigan following his football career and was active in the local community helping countless charities throughout the years.
Kramer is survived by his son, Kurt, daughter Cassandra, daughter-in-law Dawn, son-in-law Brian and grandchildren Kurt, Heidi and Kelsey.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
TODAY'S LIONS' QUICK HITS
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*The Lions practiced in shells on the outdoor fields today at the team’s headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park.
*The team announced today that they have signed TE Joe Jon Finley to their practice squad.
*The following players have been listed on the Detroit Lions’ Injury Report: S Louis Delmas (groin) and LB DeAndre Levy (groin) did not practice. S C.C. Brown (forearm) and CB Jonathan Wade (finger) had full participation in practice today.
*The following players were listed on the Chicago Bears’ Injury Report today: S Craig Steltz (ankle) did not practice and LB Lance Briggs (ankle) was limited in practice. WR Earl Bennett (hamstring), LB Nick Roach (knee) and S Major Wright (finger) had full participation in practice today.
*The Detroit Lions will travel to Chicago this week to open up the regular season against the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, September 12 at 1 p.m. This week’s matchup marks the 161st regular season meeting between the two teams. The game will be televised in Metro Detroit on WJBK-TV FOX Channel 2
*The Lions practiced in shells on the outdoor fields today at the team’s headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park.
*The team announced today that they have signed TE Joe Jon Finley to their practice squad.
*The following players have been listed on the Detroit Lions’ Injury Report: S Louis Delmas (groin) and LB DeAndre Levy (groin) did not practice. S C.C. Brown (forearm) and CB Jonathan Wade (finger) had full participation in practice today.
*The following players were listed on the Chicago Bears’ Injury Report today: S Craig Steltz (ankle) did not practice and LB Lance Briggs (ankle) was limited in practice. WR Earl Bennett (hamstring), LB Nick Roach (knee) and S Major Wright (finger) had full participation in practice today.
*The Detroit Lions will travel to Chicago this week to open up the regular season against the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, September 12 at 1 p.m. This week’s matchup marks the 161st regular season meeting between the two teams. The game will be televised in Metro Detroit on WJBK-TV FOX Channel 2
Monday, September 6, 2010
LIONS ACQUIRE CB ALPHONSO SMITH VIA TRADE WITH DENVER BRONCOS
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Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions officially confirmed today that they have acquired CB Alphonso Smith from the Denver Broncos in exchange for TE Dan Gronkowski. The teams also exchanged undisclosed 2011 draft picks. Additionally, the Lions claimed LB Spencer Havner (Green Bay) and WR Stefan Logan (Pittsburgh) off waivers.
Bio
2009: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (37th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Smith appeared in 15 games as a rookie and totaled 11 tackles (7 solo) and 3 pass defenses.
Had the second-most punt returns (10-47) among Broncos and added four kickoff returns for 75 yards (18.8 avg.). Added 3 special-teams tackles.
Totaled 5 tackles (4 solo) and one pass defensed in his NFL debut during the Broncos’ season opener at Cincinnati (9/13).
Missed his only game of the year vs. Dal. (10/4).
COLLEGE
Played 51 career games (40 starts) at Wake Forest University, totaling 189 tackles (153 solo), 9.0 sacks (59 yards), an Atlantic Coast Conference-record 21 interceptions (254 yds.) and 61 pass defenses. Also posted 5 career blocked punts. Finished his career ranked 10th in NCAA history (all levels) with 21 interceptions.
•Started all 13 games as a senior for Wake Forest, totaling 37 tackles (28 solo), 7 interceptions (33 yards), 20 pass defenses and 2 forced fumbles. Tied for first in the nation in both interceptions (7) and pass breakups (20).
•Twice earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors at Wake Forest University, where he totaled 21 career interceptions that ranked 10th in NCAA history (all levels) and represented a conference record.
•Led the nation with 15 interceptions during his final two years at Wake Forest, recording seven interceptions as a senior in 2008 that tied for the most in the country after sharing the national lead with a school-record eight interceptions as a junior in 2007.
•Received numerous All-America honors and was one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Award (nation’s best defensive player) as a senior in 2008.
PERSONAL
Smith played quarterback and defensive back at Pahokee High School in Pahokee, Fla., finishing his prep career as the runner-up for the state Player of the Year award as a senior after leading the Blue Devils to a 13-1 record and the Class 2B state championship.
•Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior cornerback, totaling 27 tackles, 4 interceptions and a sack.
•Threw for 2,400 yards and 32 touchdowns while also rushing for 640 yards and six scores as a senior.
•Played in the Palm Beach All-Star Game.
•Lettered in basketball.
•Is a graduate of the National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart program.
•Majored in history at Wake Forest.
•Son of Sharon Smith and Alphonso Smith Sr.
Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions officially confirmed today that they have acquired CB Alphonso Smith from the Denver Broncos in exchange for TE Dan Gronkowski. The teams also exchanged undisclosed 2011 draft picks. Additionally, the Lions claimed LB Spencer Havner (Green Bay) and WR Stefan Logan (Pittsburgh) off waivers.
Bio
2009: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (37th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Smith appeared in 15 games as a rookie and totaled 11 tackles (7 solo) and 3 pass defenses.
Had the second-most punt returns (10-47) among Broncos and added four kickoff returns for 75 yards (18.8 avg.). Added 3 special-teams tackles.
Totaled 5 tackles (4 solo) and one pass defensed in his NFL debut during the Broncos’ season opener at Cincinnati (9/13).
Missed his only game of the year vs. Dal. (10/4).
COLLEGE
Played 51 career games (40 starts) at Wake Forest University, totaling 189 tackles (153 solo), 9.0 sacks (59 yards), an Atlantic Coast Conference-record 21 interceptions (254 yds.) and 61 pass defenses. Also posted 5 career blocked punts. Finished his career ranked 10th in NCAA history (all levels) with 21 interceptions.
•Started all 13 games as a senior for Wake Forest, totaling 37 tackles (28 solo), 7 interceptions (33 yards), 20 pass defenses and 2 forced fumbles. Tied for first in the nation in both interceptions (7) and pass breakups (20).
•Twice earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors at Wake Forest University, where he totaled 21 career interceptions that ranked 10th in NCAA history (all levels) and represented a conference record.
•Led the nation with 15 interceptions during his final two years at Wake Forest, recording seven interceptions as a senior in 2008 that tied for the most in the country after sharing the national lead with a school-record eight interceptions as a junior in 2007.
•Received numerous All-America honors and was one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Award (nation’s best defensive player) as a senior in 2008.
PERSONAL
Smith played quarterback and defensive back at Pahokee High School in Pahokee, Fla., finishing his prep career as the runner-up for the state Player of the Year award as a senior after leading the Blue Devils to a 13-1 record and the Class 2B state championship.
•Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior cornerback, totaling 27 tackles, 4 interceptions and a sack.
•Threw for 2,400 yards and 32 touchdowns while also rushing for 640 yards and six scores as a senior.
•Played in the Palm Beach All-Star Game.
•Lettered in basketball.
•Is a graduate of the National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart program.
•Majored in history at Wake Forest.
•Son of Sharon Smith and Alphonso Smith Sr.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Lions Release CB Dré Bly
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DETROIT LIONS TRIM ROSTER TO LEAGUE-MANDATED 53-MAN LIMIT
Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have released 20 players and waived/injured DE Korey Bosworth to trim their roster down to the NFL mandated 53-man limit prior to the 6 p.m. league deadline.
The Lions released the following players: CB Dré Bly, DT Rob Callaway, LB Caleb Campbell, LB Vinny Ciurciu, WR Brian Clark, DT Landon Cohen, RB DeDe Dorsey, G Noah Franklin, C Dan Gerberry, K Steven Hauschka, CB Jonathan Hefney, T Jon Jansen, CB Eric King, T Cliff Louis, WR Michael Moore, CB Paul Pratt, CB T.J. Rushing, S Ko Simpson, WR Tim Toone and CB Dante Wesley.
On Friday (September 3), the team also released DT Jaron Baston.
DETROIT LIONS TRIM ROSTER TO LEAGUE-MANDATED 53-MAN LIMIT
Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have released 20 players and waived/injured DE Korey Bosworth to trim their roster down to the NFL mandated 53-man limit prior to the 6 p.m. league deadline.
The Lions released the following players: CB Dré Bly, DT Rob Callaway, LB Caleb Campbell, LB Vinny Ciurciu, WR Brian Clark, DT Landon Cohen, RB DeDe Dorsey, G Noah Franklin, C Dan Gerberry, K Steven Hauschka, CB Jonathan Hefney, T Jon Jansen, CB Eric King, T Cliff Louis, WR Michael Moore, CB Paul Pratt, CB T.J. Rushing, S Ko Simpson, WR Tim Toone and CB Dante Wesley.
On Friday (September 3), the team also released DT Jaron Baston.
Friday, September 3, 2010
LIONS HEAD COACH JIM SCHWARTZ ON LAST NIGHTS WIN OVER BUFFALO
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Detroit Lions 28
Buffalo Bills 23
Ford Field
September 2, 2010
JIM SCHWARTZ...
“I just got done doing radio and I took a lot of questions on where we think the team is and what kind of training camp we had, what kind of preseason we had and the only answer that I have is: none of that matters. The only thing that matters is how we go forward from this point. Preseason don’t count; how we did in training camp doesn’t count; it’s how we respond during the season – 16 regular season games and on after that. Try to put preseason where it is; let’s not read too much into in and let’s go to work next week for Chicago.”
LIONS CB PAUL PRATT TALKS ABOUT HIS 102 YD INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR TD.
“I’m just so happy. Once I caught that ball, I got up so fast and I saw nothing in front of me. I saw one lineman coming and I said, ‘Ain’t no way he’s gonna catch me.” Once I broke to daylight down the sideline I was just running like everybody was chasing me – and my teammates were the only people that were chasing me. It’s a great feeling. I can’t really explain how I feel right now.”
Detroit Lions 28
Buffalo Bills 23
Ford Field
September 2, 2010
JIM SCHWARTZ...
“I just got done doing radio and I took a lot of questions on where we think the team is and what kind of training camp we had, what kind of preseason we had and the only answer that I have is: none of that matters. The only thing that matters is how we go forward from this point. Preseason don’t count; how we did in training camp doesn’t count; it’s how we respond during the season – 16 regular season games and on after that. Try to put preseason where it is; let’s not read too much into in and let’s go to work next week for Chicago.”
LIONS CB PAUL PRATT TALKS ABOUT HIS 102 YD INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR TD.
“I’m just so happy. Once I caught that ball, I got up so fast and I saw nothing in front of me. I saw one lineman coming and I said, ‘Ain’t no way he’s gonna catch me.” Once I broke to daylight down the sideline I was just running like everybody was chasing me – and my teammates were the only people that were chasing me. It’s a great feeling. I can’t really explain how I feel right now.”
Thursday, September 2, 2010
THOMAS WILCHER OF DETROIT CASS TECH NAMED LIONS FIRST COACH OF THE WEEK FOR 2010
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Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Thomas Wilcher of Detroit Cass Tech as the 2010 week one recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Wilcher led his Technicians to a 44-42 victory over Ann Arbor Pioneer on Friday (August 27) to claim his first victory of the 2010 season. Wilcher is in his 14th season as head coach at Cass Tech where he has compiled a 79-52 record including seven state playoff appearances and three Detroit Public School League (PSL) runner-up finishes.
This is Wilcher’s 25th year coaching high school football. He is a 1988 graduate of Detroit Central, where he was an All-state player. He later went on to play college football at the University of Michigan.
This week Wilcher and Cass Tech host Detroit Central (1-0).
Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Thomas Wilcher of Detroit Cass Tech as the 2010 week one recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Wilcher led his Technicians to a 44-42 victory over Ann Arbor Pioneer on Friday (August 27) to claim his first victory of the 2010 season. Wilcher is in his 14th season as head coach at Cass Tech where he has compiled a 79-52 record including seven state playoff appearances and three Detroit Public School League (PSL) runner-up finishes.
This is Wilcher’s 25th year coaching high school football. He is a 1988 graduate of Detroit Central, where he was an All-state player. He later went on to play college football at the University of Michigan.
This week Wilcher and Cass Tech host Detroit Central (1-0).
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Lions Sign DT Ndamukong Suh To a Five-Year Deal
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Ndamukong Suh
Defensive Tackle
Height:6-4
Weight:307
Age:23
College:Nebraska
Hometown:Portland, Ore.
Experience:R
TRANSACTIONS
•Selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE
Started 39 of 53 games during his five-year career at Nebraska, recording 215 tackles (125 solos) with 24.0 quarterback sacks for minus 187 yards, 57.0 stops for losses of 252 yards and 39 pressures. Caused three fumbles and recovered another, intercepted four passes for 79 yards in returns that included two touchdowns and also recorded 15 pass defenses. Also added a two-yard touchdown pass and blocked six kicks. His 57 tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank second in school history behind Grant Wistrom (58.5, 1994-97). Those 57 stops for loss lead all active NCAA defensive tackles and rank second overall to defensive end George Selvie of South Florida (69, 2006-09).
•Suh’s 24.0 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2009 rank second on the school season-record list behind Jim Skow’s 25.0 in 1985.
•His seven tackles for loss (five solo/two assisted) vs. Texas in the 2009 Big Twelve Championship Game tied the Nebraska game-record that was first set by Jim Skow vs. Missouri in 1985.
•Ranks fourth in school history with 24.0 quarterback sacks, surpassed only by Trev Alberts (29.5, 1990-93), Wistrom (26.5, 1994-97) and Skow (26.0, 1983-85).
•Suh’s 12.0 sacks in 2009 were the second-most ever by a Husker defensive tackle, topped by Skow’s 15.0 in 1985.
•His 10 pass defenses in 2009 set the school season-record for a defensive lineman and his 15 total pass break-ups are another Husker defensive lineman career-record.
•Holds the school game (two vs. Iowa State in 2009), season (three in 2009) and career (six) records for most kicks blocked by a down lineman.
•Set the school season-record for a defensive tackle with two interceptions in 2008 and the Husker down lineman record by returning both for touchdowns.
Biography
•Selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.COLLEGE: Started 39 of 53 games during his five-year career at Nebraska, recording 215 tackles (125 solos) with 24.0 quarterback sacks for minus 187 yards, 57.0 stops for losses of 252 yards and 39 pressures. Caused three fumbles and recovered another, intercepted four passes for 79 yards in returns that included two touchdowns and also recorded 15 pass defenses. Also added a two-yard touchdown pass and blocked six kicks. His 57 tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank second in school history behind Grant Wistrom (58.5, 1994-97). Those 57 stops for loss lead all active NCAA defensive tackles and rank second overall to defensive end George Selvie of South Florida (69, 2006-09).
•Suh’s 24.0 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2009 rank second on the school season-record list behind Jim Skow’s 25.0 in 1985.•His seven tackles for loss (five solo/two assisted) vs. Texas in the 2009 Big Twelve Championship Game tied the Nebraska game-record that was first set by Jim Skow vs. Missouri in 1985.•Ranks fourth in school history with 24.0 quarterback sacks, surpassed only by Trev Alberts (29.5, 1990-93), Wistrom (26.5, 1994-97) and Skow (26.0, 1983-85).•Suh’s 12.0 sacks in 2009 were the second-most ever by a Husker defensive tackle, topped by Skow’s 15.0 in 1985.•His 10 pass defenses in 2009 set the school season-record for a defensive lineman and his 15 total pass break-ups are another Husker defensive lineman career-record.•Holds the school game (two vs. Iowa State in 2009), season (three in 2009) and career (six) records for most kicks blocked by a down lineman.•Set the school season-record for a defensive tackle with two interceptions in 2008 and the Husker down lineman record by returning both for touchdowns.
2009
Unanimous All-American and All-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection. Named the Associated Press College Player of the Year, CBSSports.com National Defensive Player of the Year, Big Twelve Conference Defensive Player of the Year/Defensive Lineman of the Year and was a finalist for the Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award. Was one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy and the first defensive lineman to be named a finalist for that trophy since Warren Sapp in 1994. 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Bill Willis Award and Guy Chamberlin Award winner. Lott Trophy finalist (one of four), earning Lott Trophy Impact Player of the Week vs. Missouri and Iowa State. Nebraska Team MVP. Member of the Big Twelve Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll and garnered Academic All-Big Twelve second-team recognition. Set numerous position, game, season and career records, as he became the first Husker defensive lineman to lead the team in tackles in consecutive seasons.
•Recorded a career-best 85 tackles (52 solos), as he also led the team with 12.0 sacks for minus 77 yards, 24.0 stops for losses of 93 yards and 26 pressures. Second on the team with 10 pass defenses, a season-record for down lineman.
•Set the Husker position record with two blocked kicks vs. Iowa State and with a total of three blocked kicks for the season. Also intercepted a pass, as his total of 11 passes defended were the most by any college down lineman for the season (no other defensive lineman ranked in the top 100 in the FBS.
•Against the run, Suh made 94 plays, holding the ball carriers to 20 yards, as he stopped runners at the line of scrimmage 20 times for no gain, in addition to his 24 tackles in the backfield, delivering 10 of those hits inside the red zone (three on goalline snaps).
•Allowed just four first downs and killed 13 scoring drives with 12 third-down tackles and one fourth-down tackle.
2008
All-American second-team selection by The NFL Draft Report. Consensus All-Big Twelve Conference first-team choice. Named the team’s co-Lifter of the Year and Defensive Most Valuable Player. Started all 13 games at nose tackle, becoming the first defensive tackle since 1973 to lead the team in tackles, as he totaled 76 hits (39 solos). Ranked eighth in the conference and led the team with 7.5 sacks for minus 67 yards and also paced the Huskers with 19.0 stops for losses totaling 85 yards.
•Nebraska’s leader with 7.0 sacks.
•Caused a fumble and deflected three passes.
•Set school records for a defensive lineman with two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns totaling 79 yards.
•Blocked two kicks.
2007
Started 11 games at nose tackle. Made all six of his stops behind the line of scrimmage in an early four-game stretch. Recorded 34 tackles (22 solos), included a 6-yard sack, four pressures, two pass deflections and a blocked kick.
2006
Played in all 14 games as a backup at nose tackle and earned a start vs. Oklahoma. Named Freshman All-Big Twelve Conference by The Sporting News. Finished the year with 19 tackles (12 solos), 3.5 sacks for minus 37 yards, eight stops for losses of 45 yards and two pressures. Also caused one fumble and intercepted a pass. Saw time on special teams as a blocker on the place-kicking unit.
2005
One of a school-record 13 true freshmen to see action in 2005. Played in the first two games and had an assisted tackle vs. Wake Forest before missing the remainder of the season with a knee injury, receiving a medical red-shirt.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL
Attended Grant (Portland, Ore.) High School, playing football for head coach William Griffin. The two-way star earned Parade All-American honors and was voted the 2004 Portland Interscholastic League Defensive Player of the Year and the state Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year.
•As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles, including 10.0 sacks and recovered four fumbles. Also starred on the offensive line, helping the Generals to a 9-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals.
•Earned first-team All-League honors on both offense and defense, and in addition to his defensive accolades was a first-team All-State pick on offense by at least one media outlet.
•First-team All-Portland Interscholastic League pick on both offense and defense as a junior and was an honorable-mention All-State pick as a junior.
•Listed as the top prospect in the state of Oregon by Rivals.com and among the top ten defensive tackle prospects in the country.
•Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game, where he lined up on the offensive line. Also played basketball and was a track standout for Grant High, earning honorable-mention All-League honors in basket-ball as a junior and senior.
•In track Suh was the district shot put champion in 2004, and won the OSAA Class 4A shot put title in 2005 with a school record throw of 61-4. Thanks to his all-around athletic accomplishments, he was a finalist for the Portland Tribune’s Athlete of the Year.
•Graduated in December, 2009 with a degree in Construction Management.
•Named to the 2009 Big Twelve Conference.
•Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll.
•Volunteered with Nebraska’s local hospital visits and also recently.
•Volunteered his time as a speaker at Pound Middle School.
•Suh’s mother, Bernadette, is from Jamaica, while his father, Michael, hails from Cameroon. In the Ngema tribe in Cameroon, Ndamukong means “House of Spears.”
•Born January 6, 1987 and resides in Portland, Oregon.
Ndamukong Suh
Defensive Tackle
Height:6-4
Weight:307
Age:23
College:Nebraska
Hometown:Portland, Ore.
Experience:R
TRANSACTIONS
•Selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE
Started 39 of 53 games during his five-year career at Nebraska, recording 215 tackles (125 solos) with 24.0 quarterback sacks for minus 187 yards, 57.0 stops for losses of 252 yards and 39 pressures. Caused three fumbles and recovered another, intercepted four passes for 79 yards in returns that included two touchdowns and also recorded 15 pass defenses. Also added a two-yard touchdown pass and blocked six kicks. His 57 tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank second in school history behind Grant Wistrom (58.5, 1994-97). Those 57 stops for loss lead all active NCAA defensive tackles and rank second overall to defensive end George Selvie of South Florida (69, 2006-09).
•Suh’s 24.0 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2009 rank second on the school season-record list behind Jim Skow’s 25.0 in 1985.
•His seven tackles for loss (five solo/two assisted) vs. Texas in the 2009 Big Twelve Championship Game tied the Nebraska game-record that was first set by Jim Skow vs. Missouri in 1985.
•Ranks fourth in school history with 24.0 quarterback sacks, surpassed only by Trev Alberts (29.5, 1990-93), Wistrom (26.5, 1994-97) and Skow (26.0, 1983-85).
•Suh’s 12.0 sacks in 2009 were the second-most ever by a Husker defensive tackle, topped by Skow’s 15.0 in 1985.
•His 10 pass defenses in 2009 set the school season-record for a defensive lineman and his 15 total pass break-ups are another Husker defensive lineman career-record.
•Holds the school game (two vs. Iowa State in 2009), season (three in 2009) and career (six) records for most kicks blocked by a down lineman.
•Set the school season-record for a defensive tackle with two interceptions in 2008 and the Husker down lineman record by returning both for touchdowns.
Biography
•Selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.COLLEGE: Started 39 of 53 games during his five-year career at Nebraska, recording 215 tackles (125 solos) with 24.0 quarterback sacks for minus 187 yards, 57.0 stops for losses of 252 yards and 39 pressures. Caused three fumbles and recovered another, intercepted four passes for 79 yards in returns that included two touchdowns and also recorded 15 pass defenses. Also added a two-yard touchdown pass and blocked six kicks. His 57 tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank second in school history behind Grant Wistrom (58.5, 1994-97). Those 57 stops for loss lead all active NCAA defensive tackles and rank second overall to defensive end George Selvie of South Florida (69, 2006-09).
•Suh’s 24.0 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2009 rank second on the school season-record list behind Jim Skow’s 25.0 in 1985.•His seven tackles for loss (five solo/two assisted) vs. Texas in the 2009 Big Twelve Championship Game tied the Nebraska game-record that was first set by Jim Skow vs. Missouri in 1985.•Ranks fourth in school history with 24.0 quarterback sacks, surpassed only by Trev Alberts (29.5, 1990-93), Wistrom (26.5, 1994-97) and Skow (26.0, 1983-85).•Suh’s 12.0 sacks in 2009 were the second-most ever by a Husker defensive tackle, topped by Skow’s 15.0 in 1985.•His 10 pass defenses in 2009 set the school season-record for a defensive lineman and his 15 total pass break-ups are another Husker defensive lineman career-record.•Holds the school game (two vs. Iowa State in 2009), season (three in 2009) and career (six) records for most kicks blocked by a down lineman.•Set the school season-record for a defensive tackle with two interceptions in 2008 and the Husker down lineman record by returning both for touchdowns.
2009
Unanimous All-American and All-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection. Named the Associated Press College Player of the Year, CBSSports.com National Defensive Player of the Year, Big Twelve Conference Defensive Player of the Year/Defensive Lineman of the Year and was a finalist for the Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award. Was one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy and the first defensive lineman to be named a finalist for that trophy since Warren Sapp in 1994. 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Bill Willis Award and Guy Chamberlin Award winner. Lott Trophy finalist (one of four), earning Lott Trophy Impact Player of the Week vs. Missouri and Iowa State. Nebraska Team MVP. Member of the Big Twelve Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll and garnered Academic All-Big Twelve second-team recognition. Set numerous position, game, season and career records, as he became the first Husker defensive lineman to lead the team in tackles in consecutive seasons.
•Recorded a career-best 85 tackles (52 solos), as he also led the team with 12.0 sacks for minus 77 yards, 24.0 stops for losses of 93 yards and 26 pressures. Second on the team with 10 pass defenses, a season-record for down lineman.
•Set the Husker position record with two blocked kicks vs. Iowa State and with a total of three blocked kicks for the season. Also intercepted a pass, as his total of 11 passes defended were the most by any college down lineman for the season (no other defensive lineman ranked in the top 100 in the FBS.
•Against the run, Suh made 94 plays, holding the ball carriers to 20 yards, as he stopped runners at the line of scrimmage 20 times for no gain, in addition to his 24 tackles in the backfield, delivering 10 of those hits inside the red zone (three on goalline snaps).
•Allowed just four first downs and killed 13 scoring drives with 12 third-down tackles and one fourth-down tackle.
2008
All-American second-team selection by The NFL Draft Report. Consensus All-Big Twelve Conference first-team choice. Named the team’s co-Lifter of the Year and Defensive Most Valuable Player. Started all 13 games at nose tackle, becoming the first defensive tackle since 1973 to lead the team in tackles, as he totaled 76 hits (39 solos). Ranked eighth in the conference and led the team with 7.5 sacks for minus 67 yards and also paced the Huskers with 19.0 stops for losses totaling 85 yards.
•Nebraska’s leader with 7.0 sacks.
•Caused a fumble and deflected three passes.
•Set school records for a defensive lineman with two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns totaling 79 yards.
•Blocked two kicks.
2007
Started 11 games at nose tackle. Made all six of his stops behind the line of scrimmage in an early four-game stretch. Recorded 34 tackles (22 solos), included a 6-yard sack, four pressures, two pass deflections and a blocked kick.
2006
Played in all 14 games as a backup at nose tackle and earned a start vs. Oklahoma. Named Freshman All-Big Twelve Conference by The Sporting News. Finished the year with 19 tackles (12 solos), 3.5 sacks for minus 37 yards, eight stops for losses of 45 yards and two pressures. Also caused one fumble and intercepted a pass. Saw time on special teams as a blocker on the place-kicking unit.
2005
One of a school-record 13 true freshmen to see action in 2005. Played in the first two games and had an assisted tackle vs. Wake Forest before missing the remainder of the season with a knee injury, receiving a medical red-shirt.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL
Attended Grant (Portland, Ore.) High School, playing football for head coach William Griffin. The two-way star earned Parade All-American honors and was voted the 2004 Portland Interscholastic League Defensive Player of the Year and the state Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year.
•As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles, including 10.0 sacks and recovered four fumbles. Also starred on the offensive line, helping the Generals to a 9-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals.
•Earned first-team All-League honors on both offense and defense, and in addition to his defensive accolades was a first-team All-State pick on offense by at least one media outlet.
•First-team All-Portland Interscholastic League pick on both offense and defense as a junior and was an honorable-mention All-State pick as a junior.
•Listed as the top prospect in the state of Oregon by Rivals.com and among the top ten defensive tackle prospects in the country.
•Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game, where he lined up on the offensive line. Also played basketball and was a track standout for Grant High, earning honorable-mention All-League honors in basket-ball as a junior and senior.
•In track Suh was the district shot put champion in 2004, and won the OSAA Class 4A shot put title in 2005 with a school record throw of 61-4. Thanks to his all-around athletic accomplishments, he was a finalist for the Portland Tribune’s Athlete of the Year.
•Graduated in December, 2009 with a degree in Construction Management.
•Named to the 2009 Big Twelve Conference.
•Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll.
•Volunteered with Nebraska’s local hospital visits and also recently.
•Volunteered his time as a speaker at Pound Middle School.
•Suh’s mother, Bernadette, is from Jamaica, while his father, Michael, hails from Cameroon. In the Ngema tribe in Cameroon, Ndamukong means “House of Spears.”
•Born January 6, 1987 and resides in Portland, Oregon.
Friday, July 2, 2010
DETROIT LIONS SIGN CB DRE BLY
In Play Magazine
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent CB Dre Bly to a two-year deal. Additional contract terms were not disclosed. Bly returns to Detroit where he played four seasons for the Lions after originally signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2003.
The team also released CB Paul Pratt.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent CB Dre Bly to a two-year deal. Additional contract terms were not disclosed. Bly returns to Detroit where he played four seasons for the Lions after originally signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2003.
The team also released CB Paul Pratt.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
DETROIT LIONS 2010 YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP STOPS IN WINDSOR!
In Play Magazine
The Detroit Lions 2010 Youth Football Camps, presented by the NFL’s “Fuel Up To Play 60” program, continues its 18-city, 20-camp summer tour by hosting a camp in Windsor.
For just $89, the two day Windsor Fundamentals Mini-Camp, July 31-August 1 (8:30am - Noon) at The Fogolar Furlan Club, will focus one day on offensive positions (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and offensive line) and one day focusing on defensive positions (defensive line, linebacker and defensive back).
Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps include;
· Non-contact, fundamental football instruction
· Lions Camp T-shirt
· Chalk Talk and Video Sessions
· Skills Contests & Scrimmages
· Opportunity to earn Detroit Lions Camp awards
Boys and girls, ages 6-14, are eligible to participate and will be grouped based on age and skill level. Youth camps are non-contact and designed to improve beginning, intermediate, or advanced skill levels. Fundamentals of football positions will be taught in addition to life skills such as teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and the importance of education.
Space is limited to the first 70 registered participants – Register today by calling 313-262-2248 or emailing: youthfootballcamps@detroitlions.com. Online registration is also available through Ticketmaster. Visit Detroitlions.com/youthfootball and click on link “REGISTER NOW AT TICKETMASTER!”
Complete information on 2010 Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps along with the entire schedule is available online at www.Detroitlions.com/youthfootball
The Detroit Lions 2010 Youth Football Camps, presented by the NFL’s “Fuel Up To Play 60” program, continues its 18-city, 20-camp summer tour by hosting a camp in Windsor.
For just $89, the two day Windsor Fundamentals Mini-Camp, July 31-August 1 (8:30am - Noon) at The Fogolar Furlan Club, will focus one day on offensive positions (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and offensive line) and one day focusing on defensive positions (defensive line, linebacker and defensive back).
Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps include;
· Non-contact, fundamental football instruction
· Lions Camp T-shirt
· Chalk Talk and Video Sessions
· Skills Contests & Scrimmages
· Opportunity to earn Detroit Lions Camp awards
Boys and girls, ages 6-14, are eligible to participate and will be grouped based on age and skill level. Youth camps are non-contact and designed to improve beginning, intermediate, or advanced skill levels. Fundamentals of football positions will be taught in addition to life skills such as teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and the importance of education.
Space is limited to the first 70 registered participants – Register today by calling 313-262-2248 or emailing: youthfootballcamps@detroitlions.com. Online registration is also available through Ticketmaster. Visit Detroitlions.com/youthfootball and click on link “REGISTER NOW AT TICKETMASTER!”
Complete information on 2010 Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps along with the entire schedule is available online at www.Detroitlions.com/youthfootball
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