Who Powered Through: Drew Stanton

by Sean Yuille on Dec 22, 2010 3:44 AM EST in Who Powered Through

Today there is a double dose of bi-weekly posts devoted to Drew Stanton. The Sprint Game Ball went to Stanton for his performance against the Buccaneers, which included a great day statistically and him rising to the occasion when it counted most. This week's Who Powered Through post also focuses on Stanton, as he earned himself a Sprint Game Ball despite separating his left shoulder before halftime of Sunday's game.

Last year, Matthew Stafford separated his left shoulder against the Browns and returned on the very next play to throw the game-winning touchdown pass as time expired. Although the hit Stanton took wasn't nearly as vicious, he had to play an entire half of football and overtime after separating his left shoulder. The injury, as mentioned, happened shortly before halftime. He was noticeably in pain (no Dick Stockton, he wasn't favoring his hand like you thought) and went to the locker room early to get an injection, which allowed to him to play in the second half.

It's one thing to overcome an injury like this and simply play, but Stanton actually played well. He led the Lions down the field to tie the game at the end of regulation and then did the same thing again in overtime to set up Dave Rayner for a game-winning field goal. Not only did he play well, but he did it while injured, so kudos to Drew Stanton for powering through this past Sunday.

Tweet Comment 16 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

on Stanton

could it be that Millen was actually right about something for one time in his life?

I don’t like what this does to my world view.

by orenthal on Dec 22, 2010 11:04 AM EST reply actions

Millen will never be right on Stanton...

because Stanton was never a 2nd round pick.

by CLF on Dec 22, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions

Yup

A potential development QB 3rd maybe 4th round. He was still over picked when Mr Harris was still on the board.

Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary

by The Profiler on Dec 22, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

Well, he was right about Megatron...

After takin a plethera of 1st ro WR, he finally got it with Calvin Johnson, Gos…not so much. Avril… maybe, idk seems to be injury prone, Kevin Smith, too.

by LTownDown on Dec 22, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions

avril could have gone in the second i think

slight steal.

Ho, Ho, Henne gonna die. Merry Christmas! - Santa Lee Hill

by Lionsfan8 on Dec 25, 2010 12:37 AM EST up reply actions

This is def the right person for this award.

"Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what the hell you're doing." — Peyton Manning

by Quez81 on Dec 22, 2010 3:03 PM EST reply actions

Hill would of won two Game Balls if he was playing.

Me on the 2008 Detroit Pistons..

"Blowing leads, losing to poor quality teams, having a coach that preaches defense but we can barely guard a soul. This is reminding me too much of the Detroit Lions…

…depression starting to set in."

Good Times!

by DBB Diablo on Dec 22, 2010 4:08 PM EST reply actions

Were can I get the glasses that show you things that never happened?..LOL

Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary

by The Profiler on Dec 22, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

+1

Ho, Ho, Henne gonna die. Merry Christmas! - Santa Lee Hill

by Lionsfan8 on Dec 25, 2010 12:38 AM EST up reply actions

Unfortunately (in my mind)

Shaun Hill is taking all of the first team reps in practice…so it looks like Drew did his job and is going back to the bench. This kind of upsets me, but it is what it is.

It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them.
--Sparky Anderson

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions

I'm sure its not a decision taken lightly

Whether we like his decision or not Schwartz sees more of Stafford, Hill and Stanton then any of us. I’m sure whoever he decides to start he will have his reasons and whoever he goes with I’m with him.

Your first comment on this site. And that is it???? - JCruize

by Eddie Apoc on Dec 22, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions

Me too...since I have no choice in the matter, and I am a Lion's fan for life.

It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them.
--Sparky Anderson

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions

you know what

That kind of blind acceptance is a problem. How long were we forced, by Schwartz and his great ability to see who is most effective, to watch an ineffective best do jack shit out there before Momo, with his fresh and injury free body, got his chance?

I like Wins, Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P

by joshsun on Dec 23, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

even from what we’ve seen, hill is the better QB. He put up a lot more points than stanton did. The recent wins have come as a result of the defense and running game. Stanton has been better than anyone could have expected, but hill could legitimately start for some teams

MASN Announcer: "Ususally they have what they call here 'the privilege,' and that's what bobby cox calls it when he let's the veteran guys swing away on 3-0. This is not such a hitter."

Jason Heyward: Single up the middle, ballgame.

by telemakhos on Dec 23, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions

I disagree

Yeah…Hill put up more points…over how many games?

It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them.
--Sparky Anderson

by KDawg on Dec 23, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions