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Friday, February 22, 2013
Around the NFL: Week 1 Recap
Posted on February 22, 2013 at 04:59 PM.
We're only one week into the 2012 season and already we've seen two record-breaking performances. Lions RB Kevin Smith ran into the record books Sunday with his 322 rushing yard performance, breaking Adrian Peterson's record of 296 yards.

Denver fans were eagerly anticipating Peyton Manning's debut for the Broncos and he did not disappoint the Mile-High faithful as he tossed 7 touchdowns and threw for 427 yards in his first game back since missing all of 2011. He is now one of 8 QBs to throw for 7 TDs in a single-game.

Thursday's GamesHi PassingHi RushingHi Receiving
Cowboys 20 Giants 34(DAL) T. Romo-370 Yds(DAL) D. Murray-36 Yds(NYG) D. Walker-114 Yds
Sunday's GamesHi PassingHi RushingHi Receiving
Colts 29 Bears 22(IND) A. Luck-162 Yds(IND) D. Brown-122 Yds(IND) A. Collie-59 Yds
Jaguars 12 Vikings 13(MIN) C. Ponder-239 Yds(JAX) M. Jones-Drew-81 Yds(MIN) J. Simpson-155 Yds
Bills 24 Jets 17(BUF) R. Fitzpatrick-205 Yds(NYJ) C. Ivory-64 Yds(NYJ) S. Holmes-73 Yds
Dolphins 10 Texans 24(HOU) M. Schaub-294 Yds(MIA) R. Bush-44 Yds(HOU) P. Burress-115 Yds
Patriots 41 Titans 24(NE) T. Brady-374 Yds(TEN) C. Johnson-84 Yds(NE) B. Lloyd-125 Yds
Rams 22 Lions 44(STL) S. Bradford-348 Yds(DET) K. Smith-322 Yds(DET) C. Johnson-169 Yds
Redskins 30 Saints 35(WAS) R. Griffin III-330 Yds(NO) D. Sproles-107 Yds(WAS) P. Garcon-126 Yds
Eagles 30 Browns 26(PHI) M. Vick-189 Yds(CLE) C. Ogbonnaya-74 Yds(PHI) D. Jackson-74 Yds
Falcons 27 Chiefs 22(ATL) M. Ryan-320 Yds(KC) J. Charles-79 Yds(ATL) R. White-151 Yds
49ers 31 Packers 38(SF) A. Smith-255 Yds(GB) J. Starks-103 Yds(SF) V. Davis-74 Yds
Seahawks 27 Cardinals 13(ARI) J. Skelton-257 Yds(SEA) M. Lynch-100 Yds(ARI) L. Fitzgerald-87 Yds
Panthers 30 Buccaneers 27(TB) J. Freeman-242 Yds(TB) P. Thomas-76 Yds(CAR) S. Smith-135 Yds
Steelers 23 Broncos 52(DEN) P. Manning-427 Yds(DEN) W. McGahee-47 Yds(DEN) J. Hill-123 Yds
Monday's GamesHi PassingHi RushingHi Receiving
Bengals 24 Ravens 27(CIN) A. Dalton-256 Yds(BAL) R. Rice-121 Yds(CIN) B. Green-Ellis-66 Yds
Chargers 39 Raiders 18(SD) P. Rivers-325 Yds(SD) R. Matthews-67 Yds(SD) R. Meachem-125 Yds


Here are our Week 1 offensive and defensive players of the week

AFC Offensive Player of the Week: DEN QB Peyton Manning, 18-32, 427 Yds, 7 TDs

AFC Defensive Player of the Week: BUF FS Jairus Byrd, 1 INT, 1 TD

NFC Offensive Player of the Week: DET HB Kevin Smith, 30 car, 322 Yds, 1 TD

NFC Defensive Player of the Week: CAR FS Sherrod Martin, 5 tkl, 1 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR
Smith Breaks Single-Game Rushing Mark, Lions Win Big
Posted on February 22, 2013 at 03:54 PM.
Going into the regular season the Lions knew they could throw the ball with any team in the league, maybe now they can run the ball as well after Kevin Smith's record-breaking performance on Sunday. Smith ran for 322 yards on 30 carries as he sprinted past Adrian Peterson's old record of 296 yards. When asked about his amazing performance Smith had this to say, "Man I can't even come up with words to describe it, it just seemed the field was wide-open for me all game long", he also then went on to congratulate his o-linemen on a great performance.

While Smith stole the show he wasn't the only Lions weapon who displayed himself to the league. Calvin Johnson was uncoverable as he caught 8 passes for 169 yards and 2 TDs including a 47 yard bomb from Stafford where Johnson out-jumped triple-coverage to secure the touchdown. That play would prove to set the tone for the Lions as they rolled to a 44-22 win over St. Louis. The Lions now must get ready for their first road-test of the season as they face the 49ers next Sunday in primetime.

St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions
Sep 9, 20121ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
St. Louis Rams (0-1)0310922
Detroit Lions (1-0)142001044
Team Stats Comparison
STLDET
Total Offense458556
Rushing Yards126357
Passing Yards332199
First Downs1919
Punt Return Yards1521
Kick Return Yards187139
Total Yards660716
Turnovers31
3rd Down Converstion5-137-13
4th Down Conversion0-00-0
2-Point Conversion0-10-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1/13/3
Penalties2-201-10
Posession Time30:4329:17
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORINGSTLDET
8:11(DET) K. Smith, 19 Yd run(J. Hanson kick)07
2:06(DET) C. Johnson 47 Yd pass from M. Stafford(J. Hanson kick)014
SECOND QUARTER SCORINGSTLDET
12:18(STL) G. Hartley, 23 Yd FG314
8:24(DET) C. Johnson 27 Yd pass from M. Stafford(J. Hanson kick)321
6:58(DET) J. Bell, 2 Yd run(J. Hanson kick)328
1:42(DET) J. Hanson, 26 Yd FG331
0:00(DET) J. Hanson, 31 Yd FG334
THIRD QUARTER SCORINGSTLDET
11:58(STL) G. Hartley, 52 Yd FG634
7:00(STL) B. Lafell 67 Yd pass from S. Bradford(G. Hartley kick)1334
FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGSTLDET
12:25(DET) J. Hanson, 35 Yd FG1337
8:29(STL) S. Jackson, 2 Yd run(two-point conversion failed)1937
2:59(DET) J. Bell, 3 Yd run(J. Hanson kick)1944
1:27(STL) G. Hartley, 45 Yd FG2244
St. Louis Rams
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
S. Bradford28/4934811
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
S. Jackson151127.41
O. Mughelli294.50
I. Pead351.60
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
B. Lafell712617.91
L. Hendricks7608.50
C. Givens45413.50
B. Quick33913.00
S. Jackson4297.20
A. Pettis12424.00
M. McNeill2168.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
R. McIntosh7000
D. Stewart6000
M. Fokou5000
K. Langford2100
J. Laurinaitis2010
Detroit Lions
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
M. Stafford11/2820421
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
K. Smith3032210.71
J. Bell5142.82
M. Stafford11212.00
C. Johnson393.00
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
C. Johnson816921.12
N. Burleson11616.00
B. Pettigrew11616.00
T. Toliver133.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
L. Delmas7000
S. Tulloch5000
C. Houston5000
C. Avril3200
A. Smith3010
Lions Open Season at Home vs. Rams
Posted on February 22, 2013 at 01:41 PM.
Matchup Preview | September 9, 2012
@
St. Louis Rams
(0-0, 0-0 Away)		Detroit Lions
(0-0, 0-0 Home)
Injury Report
C Scott Wells/Dislocated Hip
7 weeks
Game Notes
The Lions open up the 2012 season at home as they welcome in the Rams who are led by future hall of fame head coach Jeff Fisher who is in his 1st season with the Rams after 16 seasons in Tennessee. St. Louis is looking to improve from last season's 2-14 record while the Lions are thinking playoffs again this season after winning 10 games a year ago. Zach Fanko is ushering in a new era of Lions football in his first season at the helm.
Lions Outlast Bills in Preseason Finale
Posted on February 22, 2013 at 12:24 AM.
What started out looking like a blowout turned out to be another barn-burner for the Lions as they yet again gave up a huge lead. In the 1st quarter the Lions jumped out to a 10-0 lead after the hometown fans finally got to see Megatron score a touchdown in the preseason. Detroit would go into the break leading 24-3.

In the second half Vince Young brought the Bills back scoring 24 unanswered points to give Buffalo a 27-24 lead with a little over 3 minutes remaining. Rookie QB Kellen Moore showed why the Lions elected to hold on to the 3rd stringer as he led Detroit down the field connecting with Tyler Toliver on a 29 yard scoring strike to give the Lions a 31-27 victory. Detroit finishes the preseason at 3-1 as they enter the regular season. The Lions will open up at home against St. Louis next Sunday.

Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions
Aug 30, 20121ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
Buffalo Bills (3-1)0391527
Detroit Lions (3-1)10140731
Team Stats Comparison
BUFDET
Total Offense425430
Rushing Yards156139
Passing Yards269291
First Downs1918
Punt Return Yards145
Kick Return Yards85150
Total Yards524585
Turnovers14
3rd Down Converstion6-177-13
4th Down Conversion1-20-0
2-Point Conversion1-10-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1/42/1
Penalties2-105-58
Posession Time39:0820:52
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORINGBUFDET
10:15(DET) (DET) J. Hanson, 36 Yd FG03
0:13(DET) (DET) C. Johnson 28 Yd pass from M. Stafford(J. Hanson kick)010
SECOND QUARTER SCORINGBUFDET
7:20(DET) (DET) B. Pettigrew 4 Yd pass from S. Hill(B. Graham kick)017
2:28(BUF) (BUF) B. Moorman, 37 Yd FG317
0:50(DET) (DET) R. Broyles 11 Yd pass from S. Hill(B. Graham kick)324
THIRD QUARTER SCORINGBUFDET
8:45(BUF) (BUF) B. Moorman, 21 Yd FG624
5:19(BUF) (BUF) B. Moorman, 24 Yd FG924
0:10(BUF) (BUF) B. Moorman, 28 Yd FG1224
FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGBUFDET
13:09(BUF) (BUF) M. Bennett 20 Yd pass from V. Young(B. Moorman kick)1924
6:53(BUF) (BUF) S. Chandler 5 Yd pass from V. Young(2pt)2724
2:17(DET) (DET) T. Toliver 26 Yd pass from K. Moore(J. Hanson kick)2731
Buffalo Bills
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
R. Fitzpatrick2/31800
V. Young19/3326621
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
C. Spiller14503.50
V. Young8465.70
T. Choice8384.70
M. Bennett11212.00
F. Jackson6101.60
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
T. Graham49122.70
F. Jackson56112.20
N. Roosevelt4389.50
M. Bennett23819.01
C. Spiller23115.50
S. Chandler2157.51
B. Smith166.00
T. Choice144.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
J. Nesbitt7000
K. Morrison6010
B. Pool3000
M. Williams3100
A. Williams2030
Detroit Lions
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
M. Stafford5/1110210
S. Hill7/2314123
K. Moore3/76211
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
J. Bell8526.50
K. Smith8435.30
M. Leshore7436.10
B. Pettigrew122.00
C. Johnson111.00
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
T. Toliver48521.21
B. Pettigrew37324.31
R. Broyles47218.01
C. Johnson24221.01
N. Burleson23316.50
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
T. Lewis7000
E. Coleman6000
D. Hogue5100
A. Spievey5000
B. Bentley4010
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Stefan Logan Among Final Cuts for Detroit
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 08:29 PM.
The Lions are now down to 53 players for the regular season as they prepare for their final preseason game vs. Buffalo tomorrow. Stefan Logan the kick-return specialist for the Lions the last two years was among those final cuts. Coach Fanko had this to say about his release, "Nate and Titus really played pretty well in the return game here in the preseason so we've decided to part ways with Stefan, I wish him luck where ever he goes".

Other League News:

49ers MLB Patrick Willis out for remainder of season after fracturing elbow
Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul will miss up to 7 weeks after tearing hamstring
Saints trade RB Pierre Thomas to Buccaneers
Lions Bend but Don't Break in Victory Over Raiders
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 07:58 PM.
Despite being out-gained 408-255 in yards the Lions were able to pick up a 24-16 victory much because of their stout red-zone defense that kept the Raiders out of the endzone. Oakland also was able to get into Lions territory three other times but Detroit only allowed 1 TD on the day, a 59 yard run by Darren McFadden.

The Lions starters on offense played a couple drives both punts as Matthew Stafford was sacked a couple times. One bright spot for the offense was the much-maligned running game which came alive, totaling 155 yards between Smith, Leshore, and Bell. Detroit has one more preseason game, at home next week vs. Buffalo, before they start the regular season at home against St. Louis.

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders
Aug 25, 20121ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
Detroit Lions (2-1)0147324
Oakland Raiders (1-2)763016
Team Stats Comparison
DETOAK
Total Offense255408
Rushing Yards155186
Passing Yards100222
First Downs1617
Punt Return Yards022
Kick Return Yards4337
Total Yards298467
Turnovers11
3rd Down Converstion4-137-16
4th Down Conversion1-10-0
2-Point Conversion0-00-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals2/10/3
Penalties1-55-40
Posession Time26:2533:35
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORINGDETOAK
5:34(OAK) (OAK) D. McFadden, 59 Yd run(S. Janikowski kick)07
SECOND QUARTER SCORINGDETOAK
12:56(DET) (DET) T. Scheffler 25 Yd pass from S. Hill(B. Graham kick)77
9:09(DET) (DET) J. Bell, 5 Yd run(B. Graham kick)147
4:19(OAK) (OAK) S. Lechler, 34 Yd FG1410
0:39(OAK) (OAK) S. Lechler, 21 Yd FG1413
THIRD QUARTER SCORINGDETOAK
9:43(DET) (DET) T. Toliver 17 Yd pass from S. Hill(B. Graham kick)2113
1:06(OAK) (OAK) S. Lechler, 20 Yd FG2116
FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGDETOAK
1:48(DET) (DET) J. Hanson, 30 Yd FG2416
Detroit Lions
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
M. Stafford1/3800
S. Hill8/1212321
K. Moore2/72600
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
M. Leshore12695.70
J. Bell14604.21
K. Smith3175.60
C. Johnson11515.00
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
R. Broyles24020.00
T. Toliver23819.01
T. Scheffler23015.01
M. Leshore2199.50
J. Dillard11717.00
K. Smith188.00
B. Pettigrew155.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
E. Coleman5000
D. Hogue5010
A. Spievey5000
T. Lewis5100
L. Delmas4000
Oakland Raiders
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
C. Palmer5/55400
M. Leinart13/2019101
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
M. Goodson20914.50
D. McFadden8688.51
T. Jones7273.80
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
D. McFadden36020.00
B. Myers33511.60
R. Streater33411.30
D. Calhoun22914.50
M. Goodson22713.50
D. Moore22010.00
J. Shockey11818.00
J. Ford11616.00
D. Ausberry166.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
M. Mitchell7000
N. Stupar5010
A. Kampman5300
M. Shaughnessy4200
C. Chekwa4000
Tale of Two Halves as Lions Collapse in 2nd Half
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 04:12 PM.
Although the Lions were unable to hold on for a victory over the Ravens Friday night, they played like the better team. In the 1st quarter when both teams played their starters, Detroit dominated both on offense and defense. It looked like the Lions were poised to take an early lead on the first possession but a Kevin Smith fumble in the redzone led to a Ravens field goal. Stafford would answer though with a 61 yard TD pass to Nate Burleson to take the lead. On the Ravens first play of their next drive Joe Flacco threw it right into the hands of CB Don Coleman who took it to the house 29 yards for the score and a 14-3 lead. Detroit would take a 20-3 lead into the locker-room at the break.

In the second half both teams exchanged field goals to make it 23-6. Then back-up QB Tyrod Taylor got hot connecting on 8 of 9 passes including a 5 yard strike to Tommy Streeter to make it 23-13 going into the 4th. The Lions were unable to get anything going offensively in the 2nd half largely due to their 3 turnovers. On the ensuing Ravens drive rookie RB Bernard Pierce broke into open field for a 52 yard TD bringing the Ravens within 3. Rookie QB Kellen Moore had a chance to run out the clock for the Lions but he was unable to connect on a 3rd down pass that would have ended the game as the Ravens got the ball back with less than 2 minutes remaining. Taylor led Baltimore down the field and into field goal position but on the very next play Pierce broke open another huge run this one for 22 yards and a touchdown to give the Ravens a 27-23 lead. That score would prove to be the final score as Moore in desperation threw a interception on 4th down.

Coach Fanko when asked about his team's performance had this to say, "You never like to lose no matter if it's regular season or preseason but our starters played well and we got out of here without any injuries so I can't say I'm too disappointed". He also said that the Lions RB battle is still wide open after a much better effort from both Smith and Leshore but both suffered fumbles as well.

Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens
Aug 17, 20121ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
Detroit Lions (1-1)1463023
Baltimore Ravens (2-0)30101427
Team Stats Comparison
DETBAL
Total Offense368429
Rushing Yards97172
Passing Yards271257
First Downs1414
Punt Return Yards4840
Kick Return Yards132106
Total Yards548575
Turnovers41
3rd Down Converstion210
4th Down Conversion11
2-Point Conversion00
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1/10/1
Penalties2/304/42
Posession Time19:4340:17
Detroit Lions
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
M. Stafford5/812610
S. Hill7/2111301
K. Moore4/94001
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
K. Smith8536.60
M. Leshore8313.90
J. Bell6132.20
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
C. Johnson37525.00
J. Dillard46917.30
N. Burleson26331.51
T. Toliver22512.50
T. Scheffler3227.30
B. Pettigrew11717.00
R. Broyles188.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
D. Hogue12000
T. Lewis7000
L. Delmas5000
A. Spievey5000
D. Coleman4011
L. Jackson4200
Baltimore Ravens
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
J. Flacco2/54101
T. Taylor23/3824010
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
A. Allen19774.10
B. Pierce37725.72
R. Rice8192.40
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
T. Streeter410225.51
A. Allen8435.40
T. Smith24120.50
T. Doss33812.70
D. Pitta33411.30
A. Boldin273.50
R. Rice166.00
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
S. Considne6010
C. Upshaw5000
C. Graham4010
D. Ellerbe4000
J. McClain4000
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Lions Cut Harrison, Williams After Lackluster Training Camps
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 11:43 PM.
The running back depth chart just got a little lighter for the Lions as Coach Fanko cut Jerome Harrison and Keiland Williams. Many pundits believed that Harrison had an outside shot to win the starting job but he never impressed coaches during training camp. WR Lance Long and SS Ricardo Silva among others were cut as well as the Lions prepare for their next game in Baltimore.

Other news around the league:

Seahawks cut WR Terrell Owens
Raiders sign TE Jeremy Shockey for 1 year/2.5 mil
Jaguars sign DE Andre Carter for 1 year/4.6 mil
Browns sign QB Donovan McNabb for 1 year/3.7 mil
Panthers sign MLB James Farrior for 1 year/4.2 mil
CB Marcus Trufant traded from Seahawks to Texans
RB Issac Redmen traded from Steelers to Panthers
Coach Fanko Not Happy With Defense After Preseason Win
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 11:10 PM.
Although the Lions were able to pull out a 34-27 win over the Browns, Coach Fanko did not seem too happy about the defensive effort. Detroit gave up over 200 yards rushing in the game and over 400 yards of total offense. "We can't give up yards like that on the ground and expect to be successful", coach Fanko said after the game.

On offense the Lions unleashed an aerial assault throwing over 400 yards between Stafford, Hill, and Moore. The first team offense scored a couple TDs both passes from Matthew Stafford. "I thought it was a good start for our unit and something to build on for the Baltimore game next week" QB Matthew Stafford had to say about his preseason start. Coach Fanko also said that he would like to get Kevin Smith involved more in the next game after he only received one carry. At this point the Lions backfield seems to be wide open with Leshore and Bell competing for more carries.
Lions Win Preseason Opener in Old-Fashion Shoot-out
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 09:09 PM.
Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions
Aug 10, 20121ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
Cleveland Browns (0-1)614727
Detroit Lions (1-0)7137734
Team Stats Comparison
CLEDET
Total Offense436527
Rushing Yards22490
Passing Yards212437
First Downs2117
Punt Return Yards01
Kick Return Yards119150
Total Yards555678
Turnovers01
3rd Down Converstion76
4th Down Conversion00
2-Point Conversion00
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals3/12/2
Penalties4/321/10
Posession Time42:2117:39
Cleveland Browns
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
B. Weeden17/2419720
C. McCoy5/74300
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
M. Hardesty11958.60
T. Richardson9687.60
C. Ogbonnaya12615.10
B. Jackson263.01
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
E. Moore56212.40
C. Mitchell35518.30
T. Richardson22814.00
J. Gordon22412.01
J. Cribbs22010.00
G. Little11818.00
M. Hardesty3175.70
C. Ogbonnaya294.50
T. Benjamin144.00
B. Smelley133.01
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
U. Young9000
S. Fujita6000
E. Hagg4000
B. Skrine4000
C. Gocong3000
Detroit Lions
PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
M. Stafford6/1213920
S. Hill7/2324511
K. Moore5/56700
RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
J. Bell8597.41
M. Leshore9252.80
R. Broyles2115.50
K. Smith100.00
RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
R. Broyles513527.02
T. Toliver410726.80
T. Young17878.01
C. Johnson24020.00
J. Dillard23618.00
T. Scheffler23216.00
W. Heller22311.50
DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
D. Hogue8000
D. Levy7000
E. Coleman6000
T. Lewis5000
B. Bentley5100
Lions Make Cuts as Preseason Begins
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 05:47 PM.
Newly-hired head coach Zach Fanko made his first cuts of the preseason today as the following players were let go:

WR Maurice Stovall
TE Don Mulbach
WR Patrick Edwards
WR Nate Hughes

Coach Fanko also named Kevin Smith the starting RB for their preseason game against Cleveland. 2nd year back Mikel Leshore will also see playing time although he will serve his 2-game suspension starting week 1 due to legal problems during the off-season. When asked how much playing time QB Matthew Stafford would receive, coach Fanko replied "Me and Matt discussed the game and we agreed that for this first game we would like to see a few drives from the starting offense". Come back next week as we breakdown the Lions performance in week 1 of the preseason.
Restoring the Roar: My Detroit Lions CCM
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 05:57 AM.
Shocking news out of Detroit today, head coach Jim Schwartz has resigned citing personal issues, this coming directly after a season in which the Lions made the playoffs for first time since 1999.

The Detroit Lions reportedly have already found Schwartz' replacement, former Miami(OH) head coach Zach Fanko will take over. Coach Fanko led the RedHawks to back-to-back BCS bowl berths including last season's Rose Bowl win over Michigan. Fanko a lifetime Lions fan had this to say after being hired, "this is a dream come true for me, I know the history of this proud franchise and I want to be the one who brings the Lombardi Trophy to this great city".

So will Zach Fanko lead the Lions to Super Bowl glory? We shall see!

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