Lions Notes: Jason Hanson Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Month
by Sean Yuille on Oct 1, 2011 10:14 AM EDT
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Print- After going perfect on field goals and extra points in the month of September, Jason Hanson was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month earlier this week.
- Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said this week that Calvin Johnson is "arguably the best player in the National Football League."
- Speaking of Johnson, he didn't know he is only two touchdown catches on Sunday away from tying a record for consecutive two-touchdown games that is currently held by Cris Carter.
- Gunther Cunningham described Carter's comments about Johnson as the "dumbest statement I've ever heard."
- Sirius NFL Radio had Jim Schwartz and Johnson on for interviews this week.
- Jahvid Best and Nate Burleson appeared on NFL Network this week.
- The Detroit Douglass football team had some of their equipment stolen last week. To help the players get ready for their next game, Ndamukong Suh and Best donated helmets and cleats to the team.
- Schwartz reportedly chewed out the special teams unit on Friday. Hopefully this lights a fire under them and eliminates the inconsistent play we saw during the first three weeks of the season.
- Justin Durant suffered the second concussion of his career on the final punt of the Vikings game.
- Troy Aikman thinks this year's Lions team looks quite a bit like his 1991 Cowboys team.
- According to Tim Twentyman, the Lions have never won five straight road games. That would change with a win on Sunday.
- Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was fined $7,500 for a horse collar tackle that happened against the Lions.
- The Buccaneers finally snapped their streak of blackouts.
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While he's probably not the best player in the NFL
He’s probably the most physically gifted.
Yes, I really am that great.
Vernon Davis gives him a run for his money.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
I've had this discussion before, but
It was Calvin vs. Jermichael Finley. It basically comes down to Calvin being the size of a TE with the athleticism of an elite WR. I’m not going to take anything away from Davis, he’s a great athlete, but Calvin is a once in a lifetime athlete.
Yes, I really am that great.
Yeah but Vernon Davis is the size of a DE with the athleticism of an elite WR, lol.
Under 4.40 speed, a 42 inch vertical, 33 repetitions on the bench, a 10’8" broad jump… CJ’s got the straight-line speed but he’s a gazelle runner, gets it going in long strides.
Vernon is absolutely in that class of athlete — but CJ’s a heck of a lot smarter.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
To think there was any question
As to whether or not Hanson would make the team this year. He’s been lights out for Detroit, even in high pressure situations. This is a guy who has been around for all the bad years, if anybody deserves to see the Lions win, it’s him.
Yes, I really am that great.
Chad Greenway
Does the NFL actually review any penalties are just hand them out without any doubt the refs made the right call?
It shouldn't even be a penalty
And they fine him on top of that. The NFL is getting ridiculous
The penalty was iffy.
His hand was around the backside and the horsecollar rule does prohibit horsecollaring from the inside of the shoulder pads (i.e. from the side). It was a reasonable game-time penalty that could have gone either way.
But absolutely, the fact that it was fined is a joke.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
The rule is very specific
and is designed to save players knees. You can not tackle a player from the back or side by dragging them down by the collar. If he had grabbed and let it go, the penalty probably would have not been called and he most certainly would not have been fined. He dragged him down by the collar from the side. That tackle is written into the rule specifically. It is not allowed and was a clear penalty and fine able offense.
We need a damn rule book around here. When did football get so damn complicated, a fan needed that to follow the game?
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Like I said, it was a reasonable penalty.
And by extension, fine-able, because they’ll fine anything. But not all penalties should be fined, and IMO that shouldn’t have been.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
Classy move by Suh and Best
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Yeah it is
But call me when he stops to change a couple’s tire
by 1youngwiz on Oct 1, 2011 8:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The off the field Suh is at least as impressive as the on the field Suh
Yes, I really am that great.
I never even heard of this High School.
It must be a combined school after a couple of HS closed. Damn shame when they can’t even play on their own field due to maintenance issues.
.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?
How bout those ryans Eh? Never know when to shut up. Its one thing to promote your receivers. It’s a whole other thing to contradict your own head coach in valuation of a player. Cj is better than witten and Bryant and everyone knows that….. Except maybe cris Carter.
by awayfromthepride on Oct 1, 2011 1:13 PM EDT reply actions
rob Ryan = Asshat
Do you try to spell that fucked up on purpose?
by delusional on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM PST via mobile
by OKCLion on Oct 1, 2011 1:30 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
Your in okc Eh? My neck of the woods. I'm in tulsa. Not alot of detroit fans out here
by awayfromthepride on Oct 1, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No, no there isn't.
I lived in the Tulsa area for a while. Worked in BA. Lived in the mega metropolis Pryor too.
Do you try to spell that fucked up on purpose?
by delusional on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM PST via mobile
by OKCLion on Oct 1, 2011 1:56 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
what did you expect?
im not going to hate on Rob Ryan for trying the give the cowboys receivers confidence and trying to get into Megatrons head. its just not Jason Garretts thing, to say stuff like that. I love the Ryan’s. Football wouldnt be the same without them
"Lakers in 4, Pistons cant score" - NBA Analysis. Jokes on you!
"In Mayhew we trust"
Thank you Kris Draper and Chris Osgood for all the memori
you're right
it’s be 100% better!!!!!!!
The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.
ha ha ha
very funny
"Lakers in 4, Pistons cant score" - NBA Analysis. Jokes on you!
"In Mayhew we trust"
Thank you Kris Draper and Chris Osgood for all the memori
Rob Ryan on Monday .....
Do you try to spell that fucked up on purpose?
by delusional on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM PST via mobile
I'm sorry but the greenway horsecollar is not worth a fine.
He pulled Pettigrew down from the side of the shoulder pads, technically still a horsecollar but not malicious enough for a 7500 fine.
When Dominic Raiola jumps in a lake he doesn't get wet. The water gets Raiola'd.
by Amendola dolla billz y'all on Oct 1, 2011 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
yup
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"NFL"
“now for ladies”
"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
Super-Ho-Bowl...
"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
I hope we beat the cowboys like a red headed step child tomorrow.
I can’t stand this McDouche named DarkKnight over there.
When Dominic Raiola jumps in a lake he doesn't get wet. The water gets Raiola'd.
by Amendola dolla billz y'all on Oct 1, 2011 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
Any time your named after a batman movie, I'm not sure what that says about your fan base...
When Dominic Raiola jumps in a lake he doesn't get wet. The water gets Raiola'd.
by Amendola dolla billz y'all on Oct 1, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
oh where is this caped crusader i feel like botherin some fools today
Matthew Stafford, Quarterback: a man barely alive, Gentlemen we can rebuild him, We have the technology, We have the capability to make the worlds first bionic QB, Matthew Stafford will be that man, Better than he was before
Better, Stronger, Faster
we have a receiver named after a toy
Just sayin, lol
Do you try to spell that fucked up on purpose?
by delusional on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM PST via mobile
by OKCLion on Oct 1, 2011 2:25 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Thats all because of Roy effing Williams. I feel bad for CJ being stuck with that.
When Dominic Raiola jumps in a lake he doesn't get wet. The water gets Raiola'd.
by Amendola dolla billz y'all on Oct 1, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
as much as I hate RW, I love the megatron nickname
it’s a cool pop culture reference especially for those of us who grew up watching Transformers
by somebodyquiet on Oct 1, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't seem to bother Calvin too much
Though it doesn’t seem like he cares either way about attention. I think he just wants to focus on the game, stardom is secondary to him.
Yes, I really am that great.
A toy? Megatron is no toy. He's a deadly robot built to destroy.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Oct 1, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ehh
He’s disguised as a football player, but is really a Indian ready to spring a surprise attack and kill the cowboys.
"Lakers in 4, Pistons cant score" - NBA Analysis. Jokes on you!
"In Mayhew we trust"
Thank you Kris Draper and Chris Osgood for all the memori
In other news:
Jerry Jones had the NFL remind all teams about the Snap Count Fraud rule. Lol sounds like Jerry is scared, and it pisses me off he always gets his way. I hope Carpenter fakes Romos voice all game and Costa gives him some more nut shot snaps.
When Dominic Raiola jumps in a lake he doesn't get wet. The water gets Raiola'd.
by Amendola dolla billz y'all on Oct 1, 2011 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Screw you Jerry
Suh should spit out your ribs for the heck of it!
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by the new Bradfather on Oct 1, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
How old am I?
well, I can remember when Eddie Murray kicked before Jason Hanson! Also, I wondered how Eddie Murray could be the kicker for the Lions and play 1st base for the Baltimore Orioles on the same weekend! When we’re kids, it’s funny how dumb we are sometimes. Anyway, congrats to Jason Hanson, he’s a legend!
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Oct 1, 2011 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
Eddie Murray? That's nuthun.
I remember the little Yugo…I’m going to butcher this one, Yapremium
.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?
by delusional on Oct 1, 2011 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Garo Yepremian
I actually think he was a Cypriot, but definitely Eastern European/Mediterranean
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Oct 1, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Wikipedia says
he is an Armenian, albeit Cypriot born
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Oct 1, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You know I mean...actually I can remember furthur then that.
Wayne Walker used to kick for the Lions in the 60’s. I can vagely remember it….he had about a 25 yard limit though….lol
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by delusional on Oct 1, 2011 4:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And well before that
and before the days of specialists Bobby Layne kicked the short field goals and Jim Martin the long ones. After Booby went to Pitt Jim Martin kicked all fgs.
Someone is alive today simply because I can't afford a hitman.
by Justan Oldfart on Oct 1, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow Lions historians in the house!
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Oct 1, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He beat me....lol
Walker is my limit.
.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?
by delusional on Oct 1, 2011 5:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ndamukong Suh day by day has not only become a historic figure of Lions football
He is becoming the pride and role model for a city that really needs more of those. I can’t say enough how proud I am that Suh is a Lion. not to make a comparrison but in alot of ways he is OUR Reggie White.
Champions aren´t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: a desire, a dream, a vision -Muhammad Ali
PCP 4 LIFE
so he's right up there with
Barry Sanders, Doak Walker, Bobby Layne, Dick Night Train Lane, I think that’s accurate!
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Oct 1, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he has a chance to be up there with those guys
He is far from there yet and it might just end up being his second contract that pushes him over the hump. I mean, He is so good. The only thing that seems like it could stop him from potentially being named along side those guys is if he does or does not sign with us after his first contract is up.
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Help Stop real slavery!
Adrian Peterson facing reality and trying to help!
Apparently some sixth grader
Scores so many touchdowns that they forbid him from scoring anymore.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
Yeah I saw that.
It’s just wrong. The world is way to pc these days. Poor kid. He is taking it like a champ, too.
Did you guys see the size of that chicken?
“The other players on both teams, 21 are just left sort of, this is all Demias,” she said. “So that’s why the Madre Hill Rule has been implemented.”
These are kids out there. They are playing the game for fun. If one kid is so far ahead of everyone else that he takes the fun of the game away but you can’t move him up to the next level, than I see no problem with that at all.
Sometimes, I think we forget what sports really are all about. Playing on a team, getting everyone involved (even that one nonathletic kid whose dad insists he play), letting the entire team win and lose together, camaraderie, friendship, learning to cooperate with others.
7 years old kids should not be on a football field, for either team, while one of them who has clearly developed sooner than the others is doing all the work. That is not what being on a team is all about. Not at that age.
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"It’s modern-day slavery, you know?" Adrian Peterson (AKA, The $11 million dollar slave)
Help Stop real slavery!
Adrian Peterson facing reality and trying to help!
On a completely different topic..
Cowboys claiming they have more talent than the Lions (just a sample size)
Pro-bowlers (predictions)
Lions:
Locks: Suh, Johnson.
Maybe: Stafford, Hanson, Pettigrew
Outside chance: KVB, Avril, Houston
Cowboys:
Locks: Ware, Austin
Maybe: Romo, Witten
Outside chance: Lee, Spencer, Bryant
This is looking at it objectively with a doxa spin. That is, if I were I cowboys fan looking at this “objectively” a would say Austin is a lock lol. Even though Stafford is destroying Romo in stats I give them an equal shot at the pro-bowl. Witten and Pettigrew are about even so far. Lastly, Lee and Houston are both off to fast starts but how long can they keep this up?
I’ve noticed a lot off “who have you gone against?” Absolutely does not matter. I would never use the argument “we have the longest winning streak in the NFL.” That’s fallacious. Let me break it down for you. In order to use “who have you gone against?” argument you would have to assume the premises “all the teams we beat are worse than the Cowboys” and also “all teams we beat will lose to the Cowboys” and “the teams the Cowboys beat will never lose to teams that beat the Cowboys.” Considering the possible combinations of games this has never happened in the NFL.
Good luck Cowboys, no grudge here against you guys.
I could see Tulloch possibly making it
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another different topic...
sorry..heres the link...
copy and paste it b/c i cant seem to hyperlink it
yo let's do it (it's a gundam thing)
by strikezero114 on Oct 2, 2011 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
never mind on the hyperlink….
yo let's do it (it's a gundam thing)
by strikezero114 on Oct 2, 2011 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
late to the party its pasted all over your site.. dont you see the fanpost and fanshot haha
Hes just saying it to boost up his DBs
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
I hate the fact...
Nobody ever questions the validity of Andrew or Fitz but yeah lets all hate on Calvin cause he plays for the Lions. It’s irritating the guy literally does nothing to deserve this. Unless you count umm honoring your contract, being a pro in every sense of the word, & producing on the field. Rob Ryan is an idiot just like his brother. Did any Lions fan or faculty say something like that to Demarcus Ware this week?
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