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Monday Notes: Ford Field Doesn't Fare Well In Vendor Inspection Report

  • As the picture to the right shows, Kyle Vanden Bosch threw out the first pitch before last Thursday's Tigers-Blue Jays game.
  • ESPN got a hold of vendor inspection reports from the venues for NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL teams, and the report on the Lions certainly doesn't make me want to eat anything at Ford Field anytime soon.
    Ford Field
    Detroit Lions
    Vendors with critical violations: 70%

    Inspection report excerpt: Inspectors cited one location 11 times in the past six years after seeing employees who didn't wash their hands. At another stand, they found an employee's half-eaten hamburger in a warming unit.

    Other venues in Detroit didn't do very well either, but Ford Field was the worst with 70% of vendors having critical violations. Joe Louis Arena had a number of 52% and Comerica Park was at 51%. The Palace came in with 29% of vendors having critical violations.
  • Julian Peterson wants to be more like Zack Follett in a "hey, that guy is nuts" kind of way.
  • As you probably know by now, Keith Bulluck has signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants. Although it was unlikely Bulluck was going to end up on the Lions anyways, we can now officially close the door on this possibility.
  • Former Lions receiver David Kircus has filed for bankruptcy
  • For $40, you can subscribe to a package on NFL.com that will stream preseason games live. Every single preseason game will be shown on NFL Network at some point, but if you can't wait for the games to be replayed and want to watch them live, this is probably the best option.
  • Screenshots and a video that includes the Lions in Madden 11 are out.
  • Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant refused to carry Roy Williams' pads after a practice on Sunday. Personally I like the move, although others believe Bryant should just do it as it's all part of being a rookie. My belief is that Williams should worry more about keeping his spot on the team instead of complaining about getting his request rejected by a rookie. If he's not careful, Bryant will be taking his spot in the starting lineup rather than just not carrying his pads.

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Roy Williams = fail

Prior to the Roy Williams trade the Cowboys were looking like they would make the playoffs without a problem and probably go pretty far. They get Roy Williams from us and they end up missing the post season entirely. Good for the Cowboys. Williams was flash with no substance. Kind of like Braylon Edwards has been. I suddenly miss the days of Herman Moore, Brett Perriman and Johnnie Morton…..

by BBlades on Jul 26, 2010 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

subtext of Bryant's move
Do you even realize why they spent a first-round pick on me, Roy? Because of your total lack of production.

Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...

by n4ry4 on Jul 27, 2010 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

I've been thinking about getting GamePass on NFL.com

I hate having to look for streams every gameday, especially when most of them are horrid.

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 26, 2010 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Unfortunately, we can't get it in the states.

GD DirecTV has a Stranglehold on the NFL over here.

I did a post awhile back venting my frustration for DirecTV, so I won’t go there again.

But just think how much $$$$ the NFL could make by offering something similar to MLB.TV.

Oh, and by the way, I think you should definitely get GamePass Hyper, I wish I could.

by j16941 on Jul 26, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dez Bryant- disses Roy Williams

I think Dez Bryant just elevated himself in the eyes of this Lions fan! Roy’s so lazy he can’t even carry his own gear! He should be asking Dez if he can carry his gear!

by Kirt-LionFaninGR! on Jul 26, 2010 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Ford vendors and other grossness, ie Roy Williams

I’m torn on the Roy Williams issue. Yes, he should be more worried about keeping his job than Dez Bryant refusing to carry his pads. On the other hand, every NFL rookie does that. The thing that makes it interesting is that an overpaid arrogant vet asked his potential replacement to do it. I wonder whether Dez would have had the same response if Tony Romo asked him.

As for eating in Ford Field, I saw the ESPN story and I’m not sure I’ll ever eat at a sporting event again. Yuck!

by MaestroJFK on Jul 26, 2010 5:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Surprise

So it was the food making the fans at Ford Field nauseous? Huh.

by Big Z in Orlando on Jul 26, 2010 5:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I know many will disagree with me

BUT every rookie goes through that stuff its part of earning respect from the vets. It sounds to me like Mr. Bryant is taking wearing 88 a little to seriously and his ego is already getting a little to big. I guess theres one more reason to not by hot dogs at Ford Feild other than having to remortgage your house! I guess David Kircus will be the recievers coach for the west michigan thunderhawks next year…His QB is already the OC,

Me and Pheonix Marie..be Jealous (pic)

"When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening." - James hetfield (Metallica)

by The Profiler on Jul 26, 2010 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Agree

Anyone who has watched the NFL training camp show on HBO knows the rookies get worked over with practical jokes. While I don’t think Roy needs to be making a stink about anything, I think this says more about Dez and his attitude than anything.

Maybe we can watch the Cowboys implode with a TO without the talent starting the disrespecting early

by ATL Lion on Jul 26, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was thinking the same

guaranteed Roy may be playing for the Rams if waived… he won’t get to the Lions by waiver order .. ( now that would be something… they are out of the TO sweepstakes)

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Jul 26, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

like the way this sounds
He just runs through walls all the time.

by det32 on Jul 26, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I went to school with David Kircus. When he and Anes of GVSU were signed by the Lions it was great for the school and very exciting. Anes never had a chance. Kircus just disappointed me day after day.

by Beerhero on Jul 26, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Roy Williams

didnt ask Bryant to carry his pads, he just dropped them like everything else that comes his way.

by jeremy j on Jul 27, 2010 3:11 AM EDT reply actions  

OK...

every rookie does not carry the vet’s pads. Some do, some don’t. The bigger issue is Roy WIlliams making this a public issue, when it is clearly not. Dez Bryant has made all the right moves this preseason, and just wants to focus on the game, and not stupid chores some vet thinks is funny. People say it helps camaraderie, but do you think Roy WIlliams carried the players that had been in Dallas for years pads. Hell no, so why is it any different for Dez Bryant. The only place he needs to prove himself is on the field.

by lions_sucker on Jul 27, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions  

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