Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
LIONS DT NDAMUKONG SUH NAMED ASSOCIATED PRESS DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
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Suh becomes seventh rookie in team history named AP Rookie of the Year
Allen Park, Mich.—As announced this evening on NFL Network, Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was named the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. Suh became the seventh rookie in team history to win an AP Rookie of the Year award, which is the most by any franchise since the AP began honoring Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1967.
“It is a great honor and one of the highest honors I can receive on the defensive side of the ball,” said Lions DT Ndamukong Suh. “I really, truly can’t thank my family, friends, teammates and coaches enough. They have been a huge part of it and the main reason I was able to be honored with this.”
Suh joins RB Mel Farr (1976), CB Lem Barney (1967), WR Earl McCullough (1968), DE Al “Bubba” Baker (1978), RB Billy Sims (1980) and RB Barry Sanders (1989) as Detroit Lions honored as AP Rookie of the Year. Suh is the third Lions’ rookie to be named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and the first since Baker in 1978.
Since the AP Rookie of the Year Award was first established in 1967, Suh is only the sixth defensive tackle to win the honor and the first since Dolphins DT Tim Bowens in 1994.
Most AP Rookie of the Year Awards
Rk Team No
1 Detroit 7
2 Pittsburgh 6
3t Minnesota 5
3t New England 5
3t Tennessee 5
Detroit Lions AP Rookie of the Year
Player Year Pos Award
Lem Barney 1967 CB Defense
Mel Farr 1967 RB Offense
Earl McCullouch 1968 WR Offense
Al Baker 1978 DE Defense
Billy Sims 1980 RB Offense
Barry Sanders 1989 RB Offense
Ndamukong Suh 2010 DT Defense
All-Time AP Defensive Rookie of the Year – Defensive Tackles
Player Pos Year
Joe Greene Pit 1969
Wally Chambers Chi 1973
Bill Maas KC 1984
Dana Stubblefield SF 1993
Tim Bowens Mia 1994
Ndamukong Suh Det 2010
SUH’S THOUGHTS ON ROOKIE SEASON, STAYING HUMBLE AND THE SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCE
On his rookie season and accolades:
“It has definitely been incredible. I compare it to my senior year at Nebraska, being able to go on those award tours and being up for the Heisman. Even though I didn’t win, it was an honor to be there. This is the same type of situation. I am really just soaking it in. It is eye opening. I feel truly blessed. I can’t thank my family, friends and teammates enough.”
On what he attributes to staying humble and grounded:
“That truly comes from my parents, both of them coming from a humble background -- my dad, Cameroonian, and my mom, Jamaican. We grew up in households that never took anything for granted -- I always knew I had to work for everything. You can’t get anywhere without hard work and, obviously, a helping hand from other people.
On his experience at the Super Bowl and appreciation of the League’s championship game:
“Everybody watches this game from the U.S. to Asia to Russia. It is huge. It is something that everyone’s eyes are going to be on during the big day. I would love for me and my teammates to be in the Super Bowl and win it in the near future -- maybe next year, you never know.”
Suh becomes seventh rookie in team history named AP Rookie of the Year
Allen Park, Mich.—As announced this evening on NFL Network, Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was named the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. Suh became the seventh rookie in team history to win an AP Rookie of the Year award, which is the most by any franchise since the AP began honoring Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1967.
“It is a great honor and one of the highest honors I can receive on the defensive side of the ball,” said Lions DT Ndamukong Suh. “I really, truly can’t thank my family, friends, teammates and coaches enough. They have been a huge part of it and the main reason I was able to be honored with this.”
Suh joins RB Mel Farr (1976), CB Lem Barney (1967), WR Earl McCullough (1968), DE Al “Bubba” Baker (1978), RB Billy Sims (1980) and RB Barry Sanders (1989) as Detroit Lions honored as AP Rookie of the Year. Suh is the third Lions’ rookie to be named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and the first since Baker in 1978.
Since the AP Rookie of the Year Award was first established in 1967, Suh is only the sixth defensive tackle to win the honor and the first since Dolphins DT Tim Bowens in 1994.
Most AP Rookie of the Year Awards
Rk Team No
1 Detroit 7
2 Pittsburgh 6
3t Minnesota 5
3t New England 5
3t Tennessee 5
Detroit Lions AP Rookie of the Year
Player Year Pos Award
Lem Barney 1967 CB Defense
Mel Farr 1967 RB Offense
Earl McCullouch 1968 WR Offense
Al Baker 1978 DE Defense
Billy Sims 1980 RB Offense
Barry Sanders 1989 RB Offense
Ndamukong Suh 2010 DT Defense
All-Time AP Defensive Rookie of the Year – Defensive Tackles
Player Pos Year
Joe Greene Pit 1969
Wally Chambers Chi 1973
Bill Maas KC 1984
Dana Stubblefield SF 1993
Tim Bowens Mia 1994
Ndamukong Suh Det 2010
SUH’S THOUGHTS ON ROOKIE SEASON, STAYING HUMBLE AND THE SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCE
On his rookie season and accolades:
“It has definitely been incredible. I compare it to my senior year at Nebraska, being able to go on those award tours and being up for the Heisman. Even though I didn’t win, it was an honor to be there. This is the same type of situation. I am really just soaking it in. It is eye opening. I feel truly blessed. I can’t thank my family, friends and teammates enough.”
On what he attributes to staying humble and grounded:
“That truly comes from my parents, both of them coming from a humble background -- my dad, Cameroonian, and my mom, Jamaican. We grew up in households that never took anything for granted -- I always knew I had to work for everything. You can’t get anywhere without hard work and, obviously, a helping hand from other people.
On his experience at the Super Bowl and appreciation of the League’s championship game:
“Everybody watches this game from the U.S. to Asia to Russia. It is huge. It is something that everyone’s eyes are going to be on during the big day. I would love for me and my teammates to be in the Super Bowl and win it in the near future -- maybe next year, you never know.”
Friday, January 21, 2011
LIONS QB MATTHEW STAFFORD UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL SHOULDER SURGERY
In Play Magazine
Allen Park, Mich.— Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent successful shoulder surgery today, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala.
The decision to have surgery came after consultation this week between Dr. Andrews and the Lions medical staff. Stafford’s most recent visit to Dr. Andrews was this past Monday.
STATEMENT FROM LIONS HEAD COACH JIM SCHWARTZ:
“After Matt hurt his shoulder in the Jets game he was examined by both our medical staff and Dr. Andrews. There was a consensus at the time to proceed with a rehabilitation program and not to have surgery.
“Subsequent evaluations toward the end of the season by our staff and Dr. Andrews also confirmed that Matt had been making good progress with his rehab. But after Matt’s most recent visit to Dr. Andrews, it was determined by Dr. Andrews that Matt’s healing process could be enhanced by undergoing surgery at this time.
“While continuing the rehab program (without surgery) was still a viable option, Matt decided to have the surgery now in order to ensure that he will have plenty of time to recover and rehab prior to the 2011 season. We have full confidence that Matt will be one-hundred percent before the start of training camp.”
STATEMENT FROM DR. JAMES ANDREWS:
“Matthew’s procedure (AC joint repair) today was very successful. It went very well. We now have plenty of time for a full recovery in order for him to get ready for next season. The procedure is the same one that we have successfully performed on a number of NFL quarterbacks. Matthew has one of the strongest arms in the League and I am confident that he will be as strong as ever.”
Allen Park, Mich.— Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent successful shoulder surgery today, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala.
The decision to have surgery came after consultation this week between Dr. Andrews and the Lions medical staff. Stafford’s most recent visit to Dr. Andrews was this past Monday.
STATEMENT FROM LIONS HEAD COACH JIM SCHWARTZ:
“After Matt hurt his shoulder in the Jets game he was examined by both our medical staff and Dr. Andrews. There was a consensus at the time to proceed with a rehabilitation program and not to have surgery.
“Subsequent evaluations toward the end of the season by our staff and Dr. Andrews also confirmed that Matt had been making good progress with his rehab. But after Matt’s most recent visit to Dr. Andrews, it was determined by Dr. Andrews that Matt’s healing process could be enhanced by undergoing surgery at this time.
“While continuing the rehab program (without surgery) was still a viable option, Matt decided to have the surgery now in order to ensure that he will have plenty of time to recover and rehab prior to the 2011 season. We have full confidence that Matt will be one-hundred percent before the start of training camp.”
STATEMENT FROM DR. JAMES ANDREWS:
“Matthew’s procedure (AC joint repair) today was very successful. It went very well. We now have plenty of time for a full recovery in order for him to get ready for next season. The procedure is the same one that we have successfully performed on a number of NFL quarterbacks. Matthew has one of the strongest arms in the League and I am confident that he will be as strong as ever.”
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
LIONS DT NDAMUKONG SUH TO UNDERGO SHOULDER SURGERY
In Play Magazine
Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions announced today that DT Ndamukong Suh will undergo shoulder surgery on January 10 and will not play in the 2011 Pro Bowl.
“My thinking (on surgery) was just to make sure I was 100-percent healthy going into the off-season program and to be ready for March and so forth,” said Lions DT Ndamukong Suh. “I truly wanted to play in the Pro Bowl, which is a great honor and opportunity.
“It came down to making a decision to play in the Pro Bowl or to have surgery as soon as possible and begin rehab in order to help my team next year achieve our goals of getting into the playoffs and competing for a championship. The organization and I opted to have the surgery now and not wait. I will always put my team first.”
“I will still plan to attend the Pro Bowl and support my teammate Calvin Johnson.”
Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions announced today that DT Ndamukong Suh will undergo shoulder surgery on January 10 and will not play in the 2011 Pro Bowl.
“My thinking (on surgery) was just to make sure I was 100-percent healthy going into the off-season program and to be ready for March and so forth,” said Lions DT Ndamukong Suh. “I truly wanted to play in the Pro Bowl, which is a great honor and opportunity.
“It came down to making a decision to play in the Pro Bowl or to have surgery as soon as possible and begin rehab in order to help my team next year achieve our goals of getting into the playoffs and competing for a championship. The organization and I opted to have the surgery now and not wait. I will always put my team first.”
“I will still plan to attend the Pro Bowl and support my teammate Calvin Johnson.”
Thursday, December 30, 2010
LIONS REACH SELLOUT FOR SUNDAY’S GAME VS. MINNESOTA
In Play Magazine
Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that Sunday’s regular season finale vs. the Minnesota Vikings has reached a sellout and will air live in the local television markets (Metro Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw/Flint and Toledo), including WJBK-TV FOX 2.
Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings will mark the seventh home sellout by the club this season, and it is the most sellouts by the team since the 2007 season when all eight games were sold out.
Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that Sunday’s regular season finale vs. the Minnesota Vikings has reached a sellout and will air live in the local television markets (Metro Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw/Flint and Toledo), including WJBK-TV FOX 2.
Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings will mark the seventh home sellout by the club this season, and it is the most sellouts by the team since the 2007 season when all eight games were sold out.
Monday, December 20, 2010
DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
In Play Magazine
TODAY’S NEWS
Lions WR Calvin Johnson reeled in a career-high tying 10 catches for 152 yards at Tampa Bay (12/19). His 152 receiving yards is the third highest single-game tally of his career. He also surpassed 4,000 career receiving yards, reaching the mark in 59 games to become the fastest player in team history to reach 4,000 receiving yards (previous best was WR Gail Cogdill in 62 games from 1960-64).
Johnson’s 152-yard outing was the 13th 100-yard game of his career, moving him into a tied with WR Roy Williams (2004-08) for fifth place on the team’s all-time list for 100-yard receiving outings. He also joined E Cloyce Box (3), WR Gail Cogdill (3), WR Leonard Thompson (3), WR Herman Moore (5) and WR Jonnie Morton (3) as the only players in team history with 3 150-yard receiving games.
Lions K Dave Rayner was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts against the Buccaneers (12/19), hitting clutch kicks of 41, 28 and 34 yards. He became the first kicker in team history to make a field goal on the final play of regulation and then make the game-winning field goal in overtime. All three of Rayner’s kicks came in the final minute of a half or in overtime. His overtime field goal (34 yards) was his first career field goal in overtime.
The Detroit Lions will travel to Miami this week to take on the Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium Sunday, December 26 with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. The Lions are looking to win three in a row after a 23-20 overtime victory in Tampa while the Dolphins will try to get on the winning track after a 17-14 loss to Buffalo.
TODAY’S NEWS
Lions WR Calvin Johnson reeled in a career-high tying 10 catches for 152 yards at Tampa Bay (12/19). His 152 receiving yards is the third highest single-game tally of his career. He also surpassed 4,000 career receiving yards, reaching the mark in 59 games to become the fastest player in team history to reach 4,000 receiving yards (previous best was WR Gail Cogdill in 62 games from 1960-64).
Johnson’s 152-yard outing was the 13th 100-yard game of his career, moving him into a tied with WR Roy Williams (2004-08) for fifth place on the team’s all-time list for 100-yard receiving outings. He also joined E Cloyce Box (3), WR Gail Cogdill (3), WR Leonard Thompson (3), WR Herman Moore (5) and WR Jonnie Morton (3) as the only players in team history with 3 150-yard receiving games.
Lions K Dave Rayner was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts against the Buccaneers (12/19), hitting clutch kicks of 41, 28 and 34 yards. He became the first kicker in team history to make a field goal on the final play of regulation and then make the game-winning field goal in overtime. All three of Rayner’s kicks came in the final minute of a half or in overtime. His overtime field goal (34 yards) was his first career field goal in overtime.
The Detroit Lions will travel to Miami this week to take on the Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium Sunday, December 26 with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. The Lions are looking to win three in a row after a 23-20 overtime victory in Tampa while the Dolphins will try to get on the winning track after a 17-14 loss to Buffalo.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
DREW STANTON NAMED LIONS’ ROBERT PORCHER MAN OF THE YEAR
In Play Magazine
ALLEN PARK, MICH. – For the second consecutive year, quarterback Drew Stanton has been selected as the Detroit Lions’ Robert Porcher Man of the Year, an award that recognizes off-the-field community service. Stanton is one of 32 finalists, one from each NFL team, who receives $1,000 for his foundation and is a finalist for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year honor.
In his fourth year season in the NFL, Stanton has established his own foundation and is a leader in charity work in his home state of Michigan.
The High 5ive Foundation is a 501c3 organization that Stanton established in 2008. The main focus of his foundation is to support programs at Special Olympics and Children’s Miracle Network. Stanton has been heavily involved with both organizations since his collegiate career at Michigan State University. In the past year, he has expanded his reach to many other organizations including Cystic Fibrosis and Orchard Children’s Services.
Special Olympics is an organization Stanton worked with during his playing days at Michigan State and he continues his relationship with them. He has assisted with the Michigan summer and winter games, speaking and handing out medals at the summer games in Mt. Pleasant and being the emcee for the past three winter games in Traverse City.
Stanton donates 36 tickets for every Lions’ home game through the Lions’ CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. Organizations that receive tickets to each game are Children’s Miracle Network, Special Olympics and Orchard Children’s Services. The children receive tickets to the game, a meal during the game, and a welcome message on the video board.
This season Stanton started hosting “Movie Night” at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak through Children’s Miracle Network. The kids are treated to Monday night movies with Stanton and popcorn and treats from the Detroit Popcorn Company. In addition, he makes special visits to the kids in the hospital on Tuesdays.
Each summer, Stanton hosts the High 5ive Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing in East Lansing to help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. He and his foundation run the tournament and several current and former Lions and Spartans attend the event.
Stanton is also very involved in assisting and supporting the Dearborn Animal Shelter. He has participated in the Detroit Lions’ Pet Calendar since his first year with the Lions, for which all proceeds from the sale of the calendars benefit the Dearborn Animal Shelter. He also has helped the shelter with PSA’s for various events, participated in their annual Mutt Strut and he and his wife Kristin were honorary chairs for their annual Black Tie Gala in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
This year Stanton added a new event to his already busy calendar. His foundation raised $10,000 to take 100 children from Orchard Children’s Services on a holiday shopping spree. He and his wife Kristin, along with several Lions’ players will have a holiday dinner and then take the children shopping at Target. Each child will receive $100 gift card at Target to spend on their shopping spree.
Stanton, his wife and family annually serve dinner at the Detroit Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving Day following the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day game. Stanton also reads to students at schools, attends charity golf outings, makes hospital visits, speaks at athletic banquets and school assemblies, hosts football camps and serves meals at homeless shelters. Stanton participates in all of the Lions’ team community activities. He has helped with Play 60 events, participated in Jump Rope for Heart with the American Heart Association and other fitness activities for youth.
The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced live on FOX before Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011. The prestigious award was renamed in 1999 for the legendary Chicago Bears Pro Football Hall of Fame running back. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award has been given annually since 1970.
ALLEN PARK, MICH. – For the second consecutive year, quarterback Drew Stanton has been selected as the Detroit Lions’ Robert Porcher Man of the Year, an award that recognizes off-the-field community service. Stanton is one of 32 finalists, one from each NFL team, who receives $1,000 for his foundation and is a finalist for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year honor.
In his fourth year season in the NFL, Stanton has established his own foundation and is a leader in charity work in his home state of Michigan.
The High 5ive Foundation is a 501c3 organization that Stanton established in 2008. The main focus of his foundation is to support programs at Special Olympics and Children’s Miracle Network. Stanton has been heavily involved with both organizations since his collegiate career at Michigan State University. In the past year, he has expanded his reach to many other organizations including Cystic Fibrosis and Orchard Children’s Services.
Special Olympics is an organization Stanton worked with during his playing days at Michigan State and he continues his relationship with them. He has assisted with the Michigan summer and winter games, speaking and handing out medals at the summer games in Mt. Pleasant and being the emcee for the past three winter games in Traverse City.
Stanton donates 36 tickets for every Lions’ home game through the Lions’ CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. Organizations that receive tickets to each game are Children’s Miracle Network, Special Olympics and Orchard Children’s Services. The children receive tickets to the game, a meal during the game, and a welcome message on the video board.
This season Stanton started hosting “Movie Night” at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak through Children’s Miracle Network. The kids are treated to Monday night movies with Stanton and popcorn and treats from the Detroit Popcorn Company. In addition, he makes special visits to the kids in the hospital on Tuesdays.
Each summer, Stanton hosts the High 5ive Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing in East Lansing to help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. He and his foundation run the tournament and several current and former Lions and Spartans attend the event.
Stanton is also very involved in assisting and supporting the Dearborn Animal Shelter. He has participated in the Detroit Lions’ Pet Calendar since his first year with the Lions, for which all proceeds from the sale of the calendars benefit the Dearborn Animal Shelter. He also has helped the shelter with PSA’s for various events, participated in their annual Mutt Strut and he and his wife Kristin were honorary chairs for their annual Black Tie Gala in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
This year Stanton added a new event to his already busy calendar. His foundation raised $10,000 to take 100 children from Orchard Children’s Services on a holiday shopping spree. He and his wife Kristin, along with several Lions’ players will have a holiday dinner and then take the children shopping at Target. Each child will receive $100 gift card at Target to spend on their shopping spree.
Stanton, his wife and family annually serve dinner at the Detroit Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving Day following the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day game. Stanton also reads to students at schools, attends charity golf outings, makes hospital visits, speaks at athletic banquets and school assemblies, hosts football camps and serves meals at homeless shelters. Stanton participates in all of the Lions’ team community activities. He has helped with Play 60 events, participated in Jump Rope for Heart with the American Heart Association and other fitness activities for youth.
The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced live on FOX before Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011. The prestigious award was renamed in 1999 for the legendary Chicago Bears Pro Football Hall of Fame running back. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award has been given annually since 1970.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Still a possibility Favre plays
Frazier: Still a possibility Favre plays: "The Vikings aren’t ruling out Brett Favre for Monday night’s game in Detroit, despite reports that Favre doubts he’ll play."
UPDATE REGARDING TICKET DISTRIBUTION TO TONIGHT'S VIKINGS-GIANTS GAME
In Play Magazine
*** URGENT ***
The Detroit Lions have announced that due to the overwhelming response this morning for tickets to tonight’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants at Ford Field, tickets will no longer be distributed at the Ford Field Box Office.
Anyone already holding a ticket to the Vikings-Giants game that was scheduled to be played in Minneapolis on Sunday will be admitted and given preferred seating in Detroit Monday night.
Fans with tickets to Sunday’s Packers-Lions game in Detroit can also use their ticket from yesterday’s game and will be admitted free tonight with no reserved seating.
This is a first-come, first-serve event. Capacity of Ford Field is 64,500, and fans with Lions-Packers ticket stubs and general admission tickets distributed this morning are not guaranteed if stadium capacity is reached.
Stadium gates will open at 5:30 pm.
*** URGENT ***
The Detroit Lions have announced that due to the overwhelming response this morning for tickets to tonight’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants at Ford Field, tickets will no longer be distributed at the Ford Field Box Office.
Anyone already holding a ticket to the Vikings-Giants game that was scheduled to be played in Minneapolis on Sunday will be admitted and given preferred seating in Detroit Monday night.
Fans with tickets to Sunday’s Packers-Lions game in Detroit can also use their ticket from yesterday’s game and will be admitted free tonight with no reserved seating.
This is a first-come, first-serve event. Capacity of Ford Field is 64,500, and fans with Lions-Packers ticket stubs and general admission tickets distributed this morning are not guaranteed if stadium capacity is reached.
Stadium gates will open at 5:30 pm.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
UPDATE REGARDING VIKINGS/GIANTS GAME AT FORD FIELD
In Play Magazine
Update from NFL:
"Monday night's Giant-Vikings game at Ford Field in Detroit will kick off at 7:20 pm ET.
"Anyone already holding a ticket to this game that was scheduled to be played in Minneapolis today will be admitted and given preferred seating in Detroit Monday night. The Vikings will announce shortly details on ticket refunds and credits for those that hold tickets to today's re-scheduled game.
"Fans with tickets to today's Packers-Lions game in Detroit can use their ticket from today's game and be admitted free tomorrow night with no reserved seating.
"Free general admission tickets for other fans will be available at the Lions' ticket office at Ford Field beginning at 9 am tomorrow. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Stadium gates will open at 5:30 pm.
"The game will be televised by FOX in selected markets and available to Sunday Ticket subscribers on DirecTV. Additional television details will follow."
LIONS PRESIDENT TOM LEWAND – REGARDING VIKINGS/GIANTS GAME
Opening Statement: “We’ve just completed a conference call with the Commissioner and others – the Giants and Vikings game will be played here tomorrow night, 7:20 kickoff. The event will be free for any Detroit sports fan. We’ll have preferred seating for anybody with a ticket to the Minnesota/New York Giants game today – they’ll have preferred seating. Anybody who has a ticket to today’s game (Lions/Packers), their ticket stub will be good for general admission seating tomorrow. There will be no reserve seats outside of those ticket holders from the Minnesota/New York Giant game today. Anybody with a ticket to today’s game (Lions/Packers) can get in free. We’ll also have tickets available at the Ford Field Box Office starting at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning. Again, free of charge, but you do need a ticket to get in.
"If you have a Giants/Vikings ticket, you will have preferred seating. If you have a ticket stub to the Lions/Packers game, that will be good for free admission tomorrow night as well.”
On what the general public needs to do: “Tickets will be available at the Ford Field Box Office starting at 9:00 AM, free of charge.”
On parking: “That will normal. There will be no preferred parking, per se. Credentials will be good for today’s game. We’re working on some of the other logistics as you might imagine.”
On when conversations began: “We reached out this morning at about 9:00 AM.”
On what is the biggest logistical challenge: “Well we have a great staff. We have a phenomenal group of people that work here and the confidence level that we have in them is what enabled us to do this without a lot of consternation. Obviously there is a lot of hard work that is going to have to happen – not only over the next three or four hours, but over the next 28-30 hours. But because we have such a great staff, I have the confidence that they’ll be able to do that.”
On field preparations: “We’re going to work to make this as accommodating of a game for both teams, but particularly the Vikings, since it is their home game that is being lost.”
On television specifics: “The NFL announced that, but it is going to be televised on FOX, in the New York and the Minnesota markets. They are working on other – it’s also available on DirecTV for any DirecTV subscribers and I understand they are working on other issues related to the broadcast, but that’s something that’s being handled by the league.”
On if he has an idea on fan turnout: “We hope it’s a great event. It’s free. Obviously that was something that was important to us. This is an opportunity for Detroit fans to come out and enjoy another NFL game and we think that we’ll have a good crowd and that’s why we tried to make it as accessible as possible.”
On if there are any concerns about Detroit weather: “Both teams were satisfied that they can travel in later today. One of the teams may be coming in tomorrow morning, but I think they were satisfied that logistically it will not be an issue.”
Update from NFL:
"Monday night's Giant-Vikings game at Ford Field in Detroit will kick off at 7:20 pm ET.
"Anyone already holding a ticket to this game that was scheduled to be played in Minneapolis today will be admitted and given preferred seating in Detroit Monday night. The Vikings will announce shortly details on ticket refunds and credits for those that hold tickets to today's re-scheduled game.
"Fans with tickets to today's Packers-Lions game in Detroit can use their ticket from today's game and be admitted free tomorrow night with no reserved seating.
"Free general admission tickets for other fans will be available at the Lions' ticket office at Ford Field beginning at 9 am tomorrow. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Stadium gates will open at 5:30 pm.
"The game will be televised by FOX in selected markets and available to Sunday Ticket subscribers on DirecTV. Additional television details will follow."
LIONS PRESIDENT TOM LEWAND – REGARDING VIKINGS/GIANTS GAME
Opening Statement: “We’ve just completed a conference call with the Commissioner and others – the Giants and Vikings game will be played here tomorrow night, 7:20 kickoff. The event will be free for any Detroit sports fan. We’ll have preferred seating for anybody with a ticket to the Minnesota/New York Giants game today – they’ll have preferred seating. Anybody who has a ticket to today’s game (Lions/Packers), their ticket stub will be good for general admission seating tomorrow. There will be no reserve seats outside of those ticket holders from the Minnesota/New York Giant game today. Anybody with a ticket to today’s game (Lions/Packers) can get in free. We’ll also have tickets available at the Ford Field Box Office starting at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning. Again, free of charge, but you do need a ticket to get in.
"If you have a Giants/Vikings ticket, you will have preferred seating. If you have a ticket stub to the Lions/Packers game, that will be good for free admission tomorrow night as well.”
On what the general public needs to do: “Tickets will be available at the Ford Field Box Office starting at 9:00 AM, free of charge.”
On parking: “That will normal. There will be no preferred parking, per se. Credentials will be good for today’s game. We’re working on some of the other logistics as you might imagine.”
On when conversations began: “We reached out this morning at about 9:00 AM.”
On what is the biggest logistical challenge: “Well we have a great staff. We have a phenomenal group of people that work here and the confidence level that we have in them is what enabled us to do this without a lot of consternation. Obviously there is a lot of hard work that is going to have to happen – not only over the next three or four hours, but over the next 28-30 hours. But because we have such a great staff, I have the confidence that they’ll be able to do that.”
On field preparations: “We’re going to work to make this as accommodating of a game for both teams, but particularly the Vikings, since it is their home game that is being lost.”
On television specifics: “The NFL announced that, but it is going to be televised on FOX, in the New York and the Minnesota markets. They are working on other – it’s also available on DirecTV for any DirecTV subscribers and I understand they are working on other issues related to the broadcast, but that’s something that’s being handled by the league.”
On if he has an idea on fan turnout: “We hope it’s a great event. It’s free. Obviously that was something that was important to us. This is an opportunity for Detroit fans to come out and enjoy another NFL game and we think that we’ll have a good crowd and that’s why we tried to make it as accessible as possible.”
On if there are any concerns about Detroit weather: “Both teams were satisfied that they can travel in later today. One of the teams may be coming in tomorrow morning, but I think they were satisfied that logistically it will not be an issue.”
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