Preseason Game #1 - Lions vs. Giants - Game Thread
by Sean Yuille on Aug 7, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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| Date: | August 7, 2008 | Location: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Stadium: | Ford Field |
| TV: | WWJTV (CBS Detroit) | Favorite: | Lions by 3.0 |
| Radio: | 97.1 FM The Ticket | Over/Under: | 31.5 |
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Domed Stadium | Injury Report: |
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| SBN Coverage: | Big Blue View | My Prediction: |
Giants Win |
| Final Score: | Detroit Lions - 13 :: New York Giants - 10 | ||
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Kitna to Williams
Roy Williams, 20 yd pass from Jon Kitna (Jason Hanson kick is good), 10:14. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards in 4:46.
Hope this keeps up in the regular season.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Johnson catches a nice one
3-2 DET19 (7:12) (Shotgun) J.Kitna pass deep left to C.Johnson pushed ob at DET 44 for 25 yards (C.Webster).
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Passing game looks good so far
Have no visual though just the numbers.
10-3 lead at the half
Surprise, surprise. On the Giants 1st string too. They sound good. unfortunately, I have to wait until tomorrow night to watch how they played (NFL network).
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Same
I was hoping my NFL package on directv was going to have it but I couldn’t find it
Welcome to the NFL Dizon
stuffed the run on 4th and 1
Droughns stuffed by Dizon!!
Loss of two yards. Lions ball on the Detroits 47.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Another friggin' penalty
They’d better get them out of their system before the regular season starts.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Must be nice.
I miss living in Michigan (except for all the friggin’ snow).
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Says he's recording it to show at a later date.
Sucks. Nice place to check out, though. Thanks!
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Here is another place to check out during the season
http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=americanfootball
only Saints vs. Cards on today though.
The games on the first one you put up. They show regular season games as well?
n/t
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Greatly appreciated.
n/t
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Thanks for the heads up
I’ll have to compile a list of these things for Lions fans out of town during the season.
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That would be very cool.
I miss the Lions very much….as well as the Wings and Pistons.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Orvlosky sounds like he's doing pretty well
I’ve always liked him, he just needs a chance.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Glad Hansen is still the man. He hit one from 50 a bit ago.
4-12-NYG 19 (8:28) 3-E.Johnson 37 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Anyone know if they're going to make us sit through the pregame show at 9?
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Damn, we're gonna have to watch the half hour long pregame show
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Game can be seen from this link:
http://channelsurfing.net/watch-online-tv.php?w=mckctv
Showing the pregame show right now.
Thanks for the heads up Schuxu.
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Evening everybody
I’m surprised I haven’t seen any of you guys over at Bless You Boys, the Tigers blog here on SBNation
Sorry, lifelong Cubs fan.
Cant’ root for the American league. I am a big fant of the Lions, Pistons and Wings, though. Used to have season tickets to the Red Wings back in the 90’s.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Ian does a great job with BYB
I can’t even imagine having to blog about the Tigers after the way they’ve played recently.
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Me either
But he keeps it going strong..
BTW This pregame show is almost as excruciating as the last few Tiger games..
Lol
I agree, although it’s better than CW’s coverage of the Lions. Plus I’m looking forward to Gus and Desmond.
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You should check out BleedCubbieBlue...
SBNations Cubs blog. One of the most active blogs in SBNation. Their game day blogs have 1000’s or entries. Lot’s of loyal fans.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Hey, thanks for the kind words
Had to pop in and say hi. Looking forward to these GameThreads during the season.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Have the Tigers' closers put you on suicide watch yet?
I’m lucky my remote didn’t go through the wall.
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No belts or shoe laces
And my arms have to be restrained when I sleep.
Other than that, it’s hunky dory. :-)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, Al does a great job
and is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Cubs and baseball in general. great place to visit. I’m there (as well as here) daily.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Now I see why this game was blacked out
Seats look pretty empty.
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I think it might be different if it was a Friday or Saturday night
Not saying the place would be full. But Thursday night for a preseason game is kind of tough, even during the summer.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea
They gave away a ton of tickets to this game at the Fan Day, and the one two weeks from now. We’ll probably get a better idea for their third preseason game since it’s on a Saturday I think.
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Yeah but if some regular season games get blacked out maybe WCF will finally come to his senses and fire millen
True that
They should’ve had a couple blacked out last year but got extensions to sell the tickets.
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Back to the Lions game.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
No, you're right
I think it was taped early.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Triple for Guillen. Nice bit of base running.
n/t
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
So this is strange, taped Lions on tv, live Lions on radio and soon live Mariners on tv
Media overkill
And somewhere a TV station is still talking about Brett Favre
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How about most of them. I'm waiting to hear about
it during the Lions game. Again, glad he’s gone, thanks for the butt whoopins’, don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Cason returns the kick to the 23
Looks like those promos were taped. The crowd is sparse but not empty.
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Can't they find a better return guy than Cason?
Does he ever make it past the 20?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Great play by Kitna
He avoided a sack and hit Johnson downfield on the run for a big gain.
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running
Lions fan in Dallas. How’s the running game look? Sounds like the passing game is still there.
Bootleg by Kitna
Johnson makes another catch for a gain of 9
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Bell barely gets the first down
Running game is non-existent right now.
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Bell goes nowhere yet again
Let’s just keep passing…
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TD LIONS!
Kitna fakes the handoff, hits Roy Williams right before getting hit, and Roy takes it to the house.
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Is this working for you?
http://channelsurfing.net/watch-online-tv.php?w=mckctv
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Right now this link is working for me and actually is ahead of my TV
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Wohoo, didn't work 5 minutes ago
But now I missed the TD…
it's kinda working now. Intermitent.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Jacobs makes a nice move and goes for a big run
27-yard gain.
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Anybody interested in spoilers?
Stil have the game on radio ;-)
Gamecenter on NFL.com
is hung up at 9:39 in the 3rd. Tried refresh many times.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Much better.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
SPOILER ALERT!! SPOILER ALERT!!
Fluellen steps up and makes Carr have nasty flashbacks of Houston.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Manning nearly got picked off
DeVries made a nice play in coverage; almost got the INT.
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That looked like our DE was the receiver
Nice pressure from Alexander
Pass batted down by Dewayne White
4th down Giants
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Bell gets stuffed again
Think they’re ever going to get a run to go for more than a yard?
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Another bootleg
Kitna hits Gaines this time for a decent gain. Third and short coming up.
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Kitna lobs a pass up for CJ and he gets it
I like this chemistry Kitna and Johnson have. First down Lions.
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Bell gets the handoff and, well, you know the drill...
Loss of 2 yards. This is pathetic.
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Definitely
I think he’ll be the starter by week 1.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Kitna throws behind Roy
Would’ve been a first if it was a good throw.
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I'm out for a while, have to watch Felix Hernandez
I try to get back later, want to see a nice Dizon play.
I'm out too. Finished the game on the radio.
Work at 5am. Enjoy the rest of the broadcast! See you folks later!
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
Lions jump offside
Shaun Cody gives NY a free first down.
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I'm out
Alright guys, I’m out. I’ll check back later to see how we do. GO LIONS!
Kevin Boss makes the catch
And fights for extra yardage after taking a big hit.
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4th and 1
Tynes in for the field goal and it’s no good. Wide left.
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Kitna out, Orlovsky in
Jerome Felton makes the catch for a gain of 6.
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Orlovsky scrambles for a small gain
Flag on the play, though. Holding on Gosder Cherilus.
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Gosder picks up a false start
Gos isn’t off to a good start.
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Big time throw to Sinorice Moss
Good throw by Anthony Wright. Giants all the way down to the Lions’ 32.
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Nice defensive play by Buster Davis
Broke up the play.
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Giants almost score on a fade
Hixon couldn’t get two feet inbounds, though.
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Bradshaw lets a pass go through his hands
4th down
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Elils can't get the kickoff return back to the 20
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Standeford makes another catch
Timeout Lions with 1:15 to go.
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Ruling on the field stands
No first down; third and 1.
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Smith gets stuffed
4th down. Giants take a TO with 1:00 left.
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And it's good!
Lions up 10-3 with 55 seconds left in the half.
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Glad to see Hanson show off the leg on that one
He’d been looking bad on the 50-yarders the last couple of seasons.
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Pass gets NY up to the 27
They’re in hurry up mode
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Gardner running off the field
Must have just been a stinger
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Giants pick up a first
Flag on the Lions for offsides
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And don't let Charlie Sanders do sideline reporting ever again
Buster Davis was a third-round pick, not undrafted.
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Cannon forced the fumble
The game clock operator sucks; ref has to keep adjusting it. 3 seconds left and the Lions take a knee.
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Matt Shepard just tried to say clock...
But forgot the “l” in the word. Oops.
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Another broken tackle
Giants close to a first down
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Leon Joe with a great tackle
Giants come up short
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Giants go for it and are stuffed again
Dizon with a nice play. Glad to see him in there making plays.
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Both QBs having a good game so far
Another bootleg type of rollout is incomplete.
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Cason doesn't really go anywhere either
This running game is friggin’ pathetic.
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Great catch by Brandon Middleton
Orlovsky lobbed a pass downfield, had it tipped, and Middleton came back and bobbled it before hauling it in. Lions all the way down to the 17 now.
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Yay, another penalty
False start on George Foster
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Cason goes nowhere
Man I’ve said that too many times tonight.
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David Carr lit up by Greg Blue
Huge hit to get the sack. Cliff Avril got him off balance and Blue nailed him.
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Punt return goes backwards
Lions will start at their own 18
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Crappy play
Lions attempt to run a reverse and Taye Biddle gets tackled for a loss.
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Lions just run it on 3rd and long
Actually the best run of the day, but they’ll have to punt.
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Carr makes a nice throw on the run
However, he was past the LOS when he made the throw.
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Stanton fakes the handoff
Throws it into coverage for an incomplete pass.
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Stanton finds Calhoun
But the pass is short of a 1st down. Punt time with 1:50 to go in the 3rd
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Wilson is being carted off
That’s not a good sign.
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Great catch and great run by London
Carr threw it into coverage yet London made the catch and then ran down the field. 1st down on the 11.
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Ware runs into the endzone for a TD
Flag on the play.
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Stanton hits McHugh
Just short of the first down.
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Calhoun can't get enough for a first down
Lions have to punt.
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Reverse loses a yard
Ramzee Robinson, a.k.a. Mr Irrelevant, drilled the Giants player running the ball.
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Avoided two tackles at first
But goes nowhere. Lions take over with 7:53 to go.
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Stanton scrambles again and dives forward for a first down
Great run with the blitz coming. Lions ran a bootleg again and he dove ahead for the 1st. Good play.
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Stanton dumps a pass off to Pinner
And Pinner makes a few moves to break some tackles. 1st down Lions.
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Pinner fumbles on the very next play
Giants ball. Crap.
Challenge possibly? He looked down.
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Call is overturned
Pinner ruled down by contact. That’s a huge break. It really could have gone either way. Thankfully, the Lions will keep the ball at the Giants 42 with 4:04 to go.
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Stanton pulls off a big run
Lions now in field goal range. No one was open so he took off with a great run.
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3rd down coming up for the Lions
Giants take a timeout
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Stanton hits Calhoun
Giants use their final timeout. Eddie Johnson comes back in to kick another field goal. About 44 yards out. Hopefully he makes it this time.
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Johnson kicks it right down the middle
Lions lead 13-10!
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Giants somehow get to the 32
Should’ve been tackled way before that.
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Penalties on both teams, but the Lions' one came after the play
15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for the Giants. Bad move.
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Intentional grounding on David Carr
Now 2nd down and 20.
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I think CBS missed the first play after the 2-minute warning
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Pass is incomplete
Lions take over and can just take a knee.
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And that will do it
Lions win 13-10. Thanks to those of you that checked in earlier, and hopefully for the next game I’ll see more of you here for the entire game. Thankfully the next game will be a much earlier start.
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