Nicholas J. Cotsonika

                   

Jason Hanson defends decision to not kick 58-yarder

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6 hrs ago 3 related
        

Jason Hanson is in his 17th season with the Lions. He has seen a lot of things. But until Monday, he had never seen anything quite like this -- a group of reporters peppering him with questions about why he wasn't asked to try...

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Rod Marinelli: 'Tackling was the No. 1 issue on defense, no doubt about it'

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6 hrs ago 5 related
        

"Who wants to look at a leader who's a grouch or a pouter? There's too much of that here anyway, isn't it? Too much around. So when things are bad, a leader's supposed to step up and lead from the front, and that's what I'm...

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CAROLINA 31, DETROIT 22: Imperfect 10: Failure to communicate gives Lions double-digit losses again

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Lions trailed by two. They took over at their 14-yard line. A little less than 5 minutes remained. This was a chance to drive for the winning score, a chance to upset a first-place team on the road, a...

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Lions at Panthers: scouting report, prediction and more

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16-Nov-2008 3 related
        

The Lions are 0-9 -- 1-16 in their past 17 -- and haven't won a road game in more than a year. The Panthers are 7-2, including 5-0 at home, and three of their home victories have been blowouts. This has all the makings of...

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NFL: Decisions must be better or it can get worse for Lions

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14-Nov-2008 3 related
        

By Nicholas J. Cotsonika Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Following the Lions is like following the stock market. The Lions' remaining opponents have a combined record of 40-23. That ties the Lions with the New York Giants for the...

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NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S WHOLE NINE YARDS: Maybe the Lions could use the Panthers as a blueprint...

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14-Nov-2008
        

Maybe the Lions could use the Panthers as a blueprint for success 1 - ODDS AGAINST THEM: The Lions have not won a road game in more than a year. They play Sunday at Carolina, which is 5-0 at home. 2 - CATS CAN SCRATCH: Three of...

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LIONS NOTEBOOK: Lions QB Dan Orlovsky not giving up yet

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13-Nov-2008 7 related
        

Lions QB Dan Orlovsky not giving up yet Decides to wait on surgery BY NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • November 13, 2008 Quarterback Dan Orlovsky has not given up on the season, despite two fractures and a...

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Daunte Culpepper will start against Panthers

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13-Nov-2008 5 related
        

Daunte Culpepper came out of retirement, signed with the Lions and -- just five days later -- started at quarterback. He had to wear two armbands with the plays on them. He had to check them in each huddle. Will he wear both...

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THE TICKER: Lions aren't worst in NFL?

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13-Nov-2008 1 related
        

The Lions are the only winless team in the NFL. But Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme insists they're not the worst team in the league. "No," Delhomme said Wednesday in a conference call with Detroit reporters. "I honestly...

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NFL: Lions to start Culpepper against Panthers

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13-Nov-2008 7 related
        

Daunte Culpepper came out of retirement, signed with the Detroit Lions and — just five days later — started at quarterback. He had to wear two armbands with the plays on them. He had to check them in each huddle.

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