DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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Jim Schwartz Talks About the Passing of Tom Kowalski

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The Lions practiced in shorts on the outdoor fields today at the team’s headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park.


The atmosphere at the Lions practice facility in Allen Park was somber today as the organization mourned the loss of long-time beat reporter Tom Kowalski. Though Tom never read the Detroit Lions Daily Update, he will be missed.

Today Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz spoke about the untimely passing of Tom "Killer" Kowalski.
“I got the word on the practice field a while ago about Tom’s news and we just brought the team up and had a moment of silence and a prayer. Obviously, our condolences go out to his friends and his family, of which we consider ourselves both here. I’ll just say this about Tom—the one thing he always tried to do was get it right. He knew football and he always wanted to get it right and we had a lot of respect for that. I think what we’ll do is let the first question go unasked today and when we’re ready we’ll go second question.”

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LIONS REACH SELLOUT FOR FINAL HOME PRESEASON GAME

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Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced this evening that they have reached a sellout for their final home preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday, August 27 (kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET). By reaching a sellout, the nationally televised CBS broadcast will also air in the local television markets (Metro Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw/Flint and Toledo), including WWJ-TV CBS 62.

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SATURDAY DESIGNATED AS “KIDS DAY AT LIONS CAMP"

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Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions will host “Kids Day at Lions Camp” during their training camp practice Saturday, August 6 that will begin at 9:15 a.m. Saturday’s practice is open to the general public. Gates will open at 8 a.m. and access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In addition to watching the 2011 Detroit Lions prepare for the upcoming season at the team’s training facility in Allen Park, there will be additional festivities geared for young Lions fans.

Among the activities and events tentatively scheduled are:

• Appearance by Roary, the team’s mascot
• Facepainters for the kids
• Lions Interactive Inflatables: the popular Giant Lions Head, Quarterback Challenge and Lions Helmet House
• Team’s autograph tent will be designated for Kids Only (14 years of age and under)
• Free Lions mini footballs for the first 300 kids in attendance and other Lions giveaways.
• Special autographed raffle items for Detroit Lions Kids Club members or for new members who sign up on Saturday. Winners will be drawn and notified Monday, August 8.

Practice sessions at Allen Park are open for outdoor practices only and are subject to change. In the case of inclement weather, practices will be moved indoors and therefore closed to the public. Rain Dates are available as necessary and will be announced for selected sessions that close due to inclement weather.

Parking, Entry and Fan Viewing Areas

• Parking is available in designated lots on Republic Drive near the Lions Headquarters and Training Facility.
• Re-entry is not permitted and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Personal belongings are subject to inspection upon entry and items not permitted into open practices include: professional cameras (lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm or above), any video camera, food, beverage, coolers, lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, backpacks or large bags.
• • All cell phones should be turned off or placed on silent or vibrating mode. The fan viewing area features: bleacher seating areas, additional standing areas and a shaded tent area. Concessions are also available.

Autographs at Allen ParkThough autographs are not guaranteed, it is common for Lions’ players to meet fans following practice sessions.

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DETROIT LIONS STATEMENT ON DT NICK FAIRLEY

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MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011
5 P.M. ET
“The examination of Nick Fairley's foot today by Dr. Bob Anderson resulted in a diagnosis consistent with that of Lions’ team physicians that surgical correction was required. Accordingly, surgery was successfully performed this afternoon in Charlotte, N.C., by Dr. Anderson. Nick is expected to miss a significant portion of training camp.”

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DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011

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Team signs WR Maurice Stovall and releases WR Jared Jenkins.

 

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The Detroit Lions announced today the contract signings for the following players:

 

Unrestricted Free Agents: WR Maurice Stovall (one-year deal).

 

In other roster moves, the team has released WR Jared Jenkins.

 

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DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011

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Team signs LB Stephen Tulloch.

TRANSACTIONSThe Detroit Lions announced today the contract signings for the following players:

Unrestricted Free Agents: LB Stephen Tulloch (one-year deal).

In other roster moves, the team has released CB Marquis Liverpool.

 

NOTEBOOK

• The team completed their third training camp practice today at the team’s practice facility in Allen Park (MI) with a morning workout in shells (shoulder pads and helmets) on the outdoor fields in front of a crowd of 1,281 fans.
• T Jeff Backus and CB Alphonso Smith did not participate in practice today and remain on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
• The following Lions players are not permitted to practice until ratification of the new CBA (expected August 4): LB Korey Bosworth, LB Caleb Campbell, WR Rashied Davis, LB Justin Durant, FB Jerome Felton, DT Andre Fluellen, C Dylan Gandy, T Corey Hilliard, CB Maurice Leggett, WR Stefan Logan, CB Brandon McDonald, CB Prince Miller, LB Ashlee Palmer, S Randy Phillips, DT Quinn Pitcock, CB Paul Pratt, K Dave Rayner, LB Stephen Tulloch, T Tony Ugoh, QB Drew Stanton, S John Wendling and CB Eric Wright.

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