Lions DT Fairley's Case Set For Trial In Alabama
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley is not expected to be in court for a scheduled trial on charges including driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley is not expected to be in court for a scheduled trial on charges including driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.
He added: "Going into a game worrying about the refs more than the other team, it's a problem. The NFL, the commissioners, if they don't take action after last night ... That should be the last straw.
The Matthew Stafford health watch has begun anew, an unpleasantly familiar move for the Detroit Lions.
Tennessee got its first win in a game that will be remembered far longer for the crazy swings and long touchdowns.
It was a brutal beat down. The Detroit Lions lose during week three against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville Sunday afternoon. 97.1 The Ticket's Terry Foster called into First Forecast Mornings to talk to anchor Syma Chowdhry about this tough loss.
Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz talked about Matthew Stafford's injured leg today at his weekly news conference and said "we'll see how he progresses throughout the week."
One day, someone should write a book about the Lions 44-41 overtime loss to the Titans.
The Lions should get the picture now. There is no such thing as a gimme in the NFL.
Running back Mikel Leshoure finally made his NFL debut and he rushed for 100 yards and scored a touchdown.
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 at the Tennessee 7 to finally pull out a 44-41 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
The Titans have experienced a bevy of success in recent years against NFC foes, especially at home, but Sunday's game is against a Detroit Lions team that's eager to redeem itself following a missed opportunity.
Just like the pros have a play book, the tailgater needs one too. So while we are all waiting for the next home game, which is on September 30 against the Minnesota Vikings, it is time to put together that list of all-important tailgate gear.
If hope had a name, it would be Mikel Leshoure.
Pat Caputo and Dennis Fithian, hosts of "Caputo and Fithian" evenings on the 97.1, The Ticket
The Lions' performance, while starting the season with a victory over the Rams and a loss to the 49ers, has hardly been polished.
