Lions Notes: Calvin Johnson Shoots Down Celebration Talk

by Sean Yuille on Aug 25, 2011 11:14 PM EDT in Detroit Lions Notes

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson denied that he has a big touchdown celebration in the works. He says that Nate Burleson is the one that will be doing the celebrating and is trying to get him involved, but it's just for Burleson. This doesn't surprise me, because Johnson doesn't seem like the kind of player that spends much time worrying about touchdown celebrations.
Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith got torched against the Patriots last year, and he said on Thursday that a comment he made to New England quarterback Tom Brady came back to bite him in a big way. From Tom Leyden:

#Lions Alphonso Smith said, "Almost," to Brady after making a play vs. Pats last year. Brady said nothing, then threw 4 TDs - 3 vs Smith.
Smith said he learned his lesson and won't be picking a "pistol fight with the wrong guys" anymore. That's probably a good idea.
Lions safety Louis Delmas will be signing autographs from 2-3 p.m. at the Sports Authority in Dearborn on Sunday.

Lions defensive end Cliff Avril doesn't seem to be a huge fan of the Silver Crush nickname the defensive line was given.
According to Darren Rovell, 2,000 Lions-Bears tickets were sold on the secondary market. That's in addition to the tickets that were sold on the primary market by the Lions. Rovell called that an "insane number."
Soldier Field is replacing its awful field, but not with FieldTurf. Instead the stadium is putting in another natural grass field, which will surely be just as crappy as the current one. Some people just never learn.
The Detroit Zoo has a new lion habitat that includes six lions. Five of them were rescued, and they all came from some strange places.

The Detroit Zoo is home to six lions, five of which were rescued. One of the rescued lions was found in a crack house in 1992 and another was found in the basement of an abandoned home in 1993. Three others came from a Kansas junkyard in 2009.
How on earth a lion ends up in a crack house I will never know.

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The Lions wanted to roll some dubbies

but they were caught with the powdered goods all over there noses with dilated pupils… tsk tsk i thought the Lions learned better to not get caught lol

by Liontotheextreme on Aug 25, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions

It's Detroit.

You’re bound to see almost anything in a crackhouse. Maybe even Kilpatrick…

The “Calvin Johnson TD” news doesn’t surprise me. He’s always been really humble ever since he came to Detroit. The guy is a real class act. I still expect to see a celebration unlike any other this year now that he’ll have a stronger Stafford throwing to him.

by The Sledge on Aug 25, 2011 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Just like Barry

Alex Karras to the HoF.

by Ace27 on Aug 26, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Those poor Lions

ended up in a crack house because "he who shall not be named " was the GM of their former zoo before they got to Detroit.

by Lion4Life on Aug 26, 2011 12:00 AM EDT reply actions

I went to the zoo a few weeks ago

And the lion exhibit was closed. I didnt get to see the crack lion :(

by Kalzilla on Aug 26, 2011 12:02 AM EDT reply actions

Don't worry buddy, I found a picture of the Lion for you:

“I SMOKE ROCKS!!!”

by motown313 on Aug 26, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

I don't find the sources of the lions strange at all.

I learned from the movies that if you take a bunch of drugs, you could wake up the next morning with a mild case of amnesia and a lion in your bathroom (the odds of this happening multiply exponentially if your home is a crack house).

I also learned from the movies that no one should ever go into a basement alone. Especially an abandoned home. Typically you need to worry about being attacked by ghosts, monsters, or deranged murderers. But apparently being mauled by a lion is another real possibility that can be added to the list.

And why wouldn’t there be three lions at a junkyard? Guard dogs were SO last century.

by Stephen02120 on Aug 26, 2011 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

lol

I walked out my door and looked up and theres the fuckin king of the jungle!

by Michael21 on Aug 26, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

LOL rec'd

Grandmas’ Boy

Go Blue!

Revenue - Expenses = Profit

by dezznutz1001 on Aug 27, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Silver Crush?

lol

Michael Jordan - 6 rings

Kobe Bryant - 5 rings

The planet Saturn - 7 rings

Lebron James - a headband

by arodgb on Aug 26, 2011 12:21 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I'm not a big fan

Disassembly Line was my favourite.

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 26, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

HitsVille USA was mine.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 26, 2011 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions

sounds southern

for some reason…I think Tennessee..

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Aug 26, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Motown

And Suh could pull out the old Michael Jackson Moon walk after he crushes a QB. Maybe the entire D-line could pull some Temptation’s moves after they get sacks. “it was the 5th of September” the QB was a rolling stone: After our D-line got to him that is.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 26, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

You can put an "S" in front of that to easily

Go Blue!

Revenue - Expenses = Profit

by dezznutz1001 on Aug 27, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah , let's steal the Broncos nickname...

How about Packer fans call thier D-line the Green Crush, Pittsburgh, the Black Crush etc…….

by Mayhew's the Mane man on Aug 26, 2011 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions

If I was a Baltimore fan I'd call my Defence "The Purple People Eaters",or (Beaters).

by Mayhew's the Mane man on Aug 26, 2011 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Crap, I think I just stole the Minnesota Vikings nickname from the 70's. LOL.

by Mayhew's the Mane man on Aug 26, 2011 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions

back in the day the DL was called the silver rush.. that is where it is from

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 26, 2011 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions

"Silver Rush" may have been cool back in the late 70's

but so was Disco. Times have changed, and a name like “Silver Crush” ain’t cutting it in 2011. I understand Schwartz wanting to incorporate some Lions history into the name, but I also totally understand why it’s not catching on with the players.

by motown313 on Aug 26, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

It wasn't Schwartz who decided

it was a fan vote. Says more about the Lions fans than anything…

by drgarnett on Aug 26, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

No, it was Schwartz...

Fans sent in nominations and Schwartz picked the final one. The Disassembly line pretty much won every single fan vote.

He who laughs last didn't get it.

by ZWC11 on Aug 26, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

"We're gonna kick your ass and maul you like a real Lion"

I would like that name for the Lions D, yup that works for me.

But really, who gives a shit about nicknames? Just beat the crap out of opposing Offenses and I’ll be happy.

by SanDiegoMick on Aug 26, 2011 5:24 AM EDT reply actions

Here's a photo of one of the Lions found in the crackhouse....

by CLF on Aug 26, 2011 7:43 AM EDT reply actions 13 recs

lmao

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 26, 2011 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions

yep

1st thing that came to my mind after reading the last sentence of Sean’s post .. Lolllll

“How on earth a lion ends up in a crack house I will never know.” … simple, ask C Rog …

by Libran on Aug 26, 2011 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm reccing the shit out of this.

Thanks for the laugh, C to the LF.

by motown313 on Aug 26, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions

4 rec's after I gave you one so far. . .

CLF that is hilarious.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 26, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

i am sure the one in the crack house was there to "protect" the crack as far as the junkyard and abound house who knows

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 26, 2011 8:12 AM EDT reply actions

Crack Lions

Sounds like the team from a few years ago. Bunch o’throw aways. Glad those days are over.

by Rtbeebe on Aug 26, 2011 8:33 AM EDT reply actions

Brady is just good....

Incredible talent. Obvious, but just saying. If I can give a pass on Alphonso Smith getting burned, I could give it to him for Brady doing it to him.

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Aug 26, 2011 10:28 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

Soldier Field

Am I the only one who actually enjoys watching NFL games played on a natural surface, sloppy or not? Honestly, I prefer it.

by abnerman on Aug 26, 2011 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I'm with you...

the sloppier the field, the better.

….that being said… Fuck soldier field and the space ship that landed on it.

by CLF on Aug 26, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

i'd rather see natural grass.

Mostly because it seems that teams play on it don’t get hurt as often.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 26, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

anyone know if you can create plays in the new madden??

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 26, 2011 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

LMAO! that is priceless!

I can hear the press release now…

Former “he who shall not be named” top draft pick Charles Rogers, financially in ruins, is arrested again for dui – tested positive for crack use. Since he is unable to pay his fines, Detroit courts have ordered him to be on display at a local zoo until admission prices pay back Lions season ticket holders back for their losses. Rogers was last heard crying to to one of the other Lions – the real ones – no, no mating season is over, I’m a heat score but I’m not in heat…no, no, not again…

by londonlion on Aug 26, 2011 6:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions