Thursday Notes: Lions Claim Tra Battle

by Sean Yuille on May 28, 2009 12:19 PM EDT in Notes Comment 21 comments

The Lions claimed defensive back Tra Battle off waivers on Wednesday. Battle was just released by the Cowboys yesterday, and the Lions wasted little time in adding him to the roster. I'm not sure if he is a cornerback or a safety, but he will add depth to the secondary either way. Many sites list him as a CB, but the Lions have him as a safety. Chances are he'll be more of a special teams/depth player anyways, so it probably doesn't matter all that much.
Terry Foster wrote a great article that provides an update on Lions director of security Ricky Sandoval, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer back in 2006.
There is now some talk that Matt Millen could become the color commentator for NFL Network games. He would still have his job with ESPN from the sound of it, so it looks like I may have to boycott one show and put games on mute.
Staying on the topic of announcers, FOX has replaced Brian Baldinger with John Lynch.
Some football game in Royal Oak was played based on innings rather than time and ended early due to a brawl between the two teams and people from the stands. Talk about a bizarre story.
In case you're wondering what the Stanley Cup Finals schedule looks like, you can check it out here. I have to say, it is pretty crappy that the first two games are going to be played on back-to-back nights. It is all thanks to NBC, which wants as many games on its network as possible. The problem is they don't want any games during next week because of the debut of the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. If a game goes to OT, it could cause a conflict with the show, so NBC has basically turned the finals schedule into a joke. What happens if Game 1 goes on for three overtimes? The teams are going to have to turn around and play a game less than 24 hours later, which will be tough on everybody.

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Lions.....

……are making some smart moves this off season……I dont care about Hockey but I hope the red wings win……GO LIONS GO TIGS!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You should really treat yourself to some playoff hockey on the TV. This is going to be an epic series against the Penguins, the 2 best teams going at it all out. The speed, the intensity, the mutual disdain for each other. As a Wings fan I’m going to say Wings in 7, but this isn’t a lock by no means….
Go to youtube and check out Kronwalls massive hit on Havlet from game3 of the Chicago series. As a fellow football fan, I know you’ll appreciate it. Kronwall is Bennie Blades on skates, dude…

by JazzyBBP on May 28, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree on your prediction

I had Wings in 5 against the Blackhawks and have the Pens series going 7 games. I think they’ll probably split in Detroit and Pittsburgh, hold home ice in games 5 and 6, and then the Wings take it in game 7. I really almost want them to win it in Pittsburgh again so Marian Hossa can take the cup around the ice in front of them.

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by Sean Yuille on May 28, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I would love for Hossa to parade Lord Stanley around the ice in Pitt. Although, it would be nice to win it in Detroit, since we won it in Pitt last year. Give the fans something to cheer about.

by giggy09 on May 28, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True that

I can’t even imagine how crappy it would have felt to lose in 3OT when they were so close to clinching at home.

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by Sean Yuille on May 28, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like last year, is what I'm referring to

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by Sean Yuille on May 28, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want to see a sweep

Wings in 4.

by KDawg on May 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Ill watch The finals.....

……I also watched State make that Championship run a few years back….THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here ya go, Bennie. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqanH27U338

by JazzyBBP on May 28, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have to say...

I’m not a big hockey person. I live in Michigan though so it’s in my blood. But as not a huge fan, that last Wings game was alot of fun to watch. I hope they win the Cup again.

by madpoopz on May 28, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh no bro

to get someone hooked, they should have to go to the Joe during playoff time and have a few overpriced beers. that place rocks louder than the old silver dome during the Barry years.

by davis0169 on Jun 1, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry guys but GO Penguins!

congrats on last year tho

NFL- Vikings,Lions,Texans,Bills Adrian Peterson!
MLB-Rays,Marlins,Reds,Twins Evan Longoria
NBA-T-Wolves,Cavliiers,Warriors,Bobcats Lebron James!
NHL-Wild,Penguins Sidney Crosby!
NCAA-Gophers,Gators,Longh orns,ND Tim Tebow!
all in the order in which i root for 1st

by RaysOfHope on May 29, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get the F@#$ outta here

with that garbage. I am joking only alittle with you. But seriously Wings in 5. And was everyone else sad to see the KIng and his Cavs get knocked out? I will have many sleepless nights. Worried for LeBron’s mental well-being. Ha-HA I could not even write that with a straight face.

by JCruize on May 31, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs