Detroit Lions End Losing Streak
September 27, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Detroit Lions
The losing streak is over. The Detroit Lions found a way to hang on and win rather than do what they’ve done over the past 19 regular season games—which is lose a football game. The Lions built a 13-0 halftime lead and hung on to beat the Washington Redskins 19-14 today at Ford Field.
Following the game, a relieved Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said:
“Our guys were carrying the burden of 0-19, and it was unfair to them. But this gets us off of that and puts it behind us.”
Rookie starting quarterback Matthew Stafford didn’t exactly tear up the league during …read more
Lions Name Jim Schwartz Head Coach
January 15, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Detroit Lions
National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
Former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is the new head coach of the Detroit Lions. I want to say that Coach Schwartz will do well in Detroit, but what would make me think that? Detroit is a black hole. He will need to be some kind of miracle worker to turn the Lions into anything close to a contender. Coach Schwartz says he doesn’t shy away from challenges and this is a monumental one to say the least. He’ll start at quarterback:
“I think the important thing is finding the right person. I don’t think …read more
