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| Glanville to become Portland State coach |
Division I College Football |
02/28/2007 |
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| black, he playfully left game tickets for Elvis Presley to pay homage to the late singer. After head coaching stints at Georgia Tech and Western Kentucky, Glanville embarked on a pro career as a special teams coach and defensive assistant with the Detroit Lions. He became defensive backs coach for the Falcons in 1977 and later served as defensive coordinator. In 1984, he joined the Oilers as defensive coordinator and two seasons later became head coach. He returned to the Falcons as head coach in 1990. |
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| Ex-grocery clerk indicted in Internet hoax threatening stadiums |
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02/28/2007 |
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| n, Cleveland, Oakland, Calif., and the New York City area, and that Osama bin Laden would claim responsibility. Authorities said the New York-area venue referred to Giants Stadium in nearby East Rutherford, N.J., where the New York Jets played the Detroit Lions on Oct. 22. The indictment was handed up by a federal grand jury in Newark, where prosecutors are handling the case. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be pu |
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| Landry set for NFL challenge |
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02/25/2007 |
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| , so he's played a real influential role in helping me get ready for the combine.'' Landry finds himself in good company this week, just among the defensive backs. There's safety Michael Johnson of Arizona, whose brother, Reggie, played with the Detroit Lions in the 1990s. There's safety Nedu Ndukwe, whose much bigger brother, Ikechuku, played most recently with the Ravens. There's cornerback Josh Wilson of Maryland, whose father, Tim, was the lead back for Hall of Famer Earl Campbell in Houston. And t |
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| Okoye ready to become youngest NFL player ever drafted |
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02/24/2007 |
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| e Williams. Both are lanky receivers who put up big college numbers and left school early to enter the draft. In fact, the two have only met once and don't speak, Jarrett said. But Jarrett went even further to distance himself from Williams, the Detroit Lions former first-round pick who has yet to make an impact in the NFL. ``The only thing we have in common was that we went to the same school,'' Jarrett said. ``Mike did great while he was at USC, but I think we're two opposite players with totally dif |
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| Lions place franchise tag on Redding |
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02/22/2007 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions announced Thursday that defensive tackle Cory Redding has been designated as the club's non-exclusive franchise player. The 6-4, 290-pound Redding was forced to move from defensive end to tackle due to various injuries on the team last season, which proved to be a positive development for the four-year veteran. Over the 11-game span he started as an interior lineman, he tied for a league-high among defensive tackles with eight sacks. He entered the 2006 ca |
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| Thomas trying to break offensive lineman jinx |
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02/22/2007 |
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| nd for offensive linemen, they're not really applicable. You don't see linemen running 30 or 40 yards unless you're running down a pick going the other way.'' Most people project Thomas to go in the top five picks, possibly as high as No. 2 to the Detroit Lions who need someone to solidify the offense. And after using three first-round picks on receivers in the past four years, the Lions may look elsewhere for help. Detroit president Matt Millen realizes, however, there are no certainties in the draft - |
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| Lions put franchise tag on DT Redding |
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02/21/2007 |
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The Detroit Lions put the franchise tag on defensive tackle Cory Redding, team president Matt Millen said Wednesday in Indianapolis at the NFL's scouting combine. The move prevents Redding from becoming an unrestricted free agent next month. Redding emerged as a dominant player for the Lions last year when defensive tackle Shaun Rogers was out of the lineup. Redding had 37 tackles, including eight sacks, in his fourth season with the team after being drafted in 2003. Copyright © 2005 The Asso |
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| Saipaia inks new pact with Lions |
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02/20/2007 |
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -The Detroit Lions on Tuesday signed guard Blaine Saipaia to a two-year deal, bringing back a player that will add much-needed depth on their offensive line. Saipaia started in four of six games last season and was played on the injured list with a chest injury on Dec. 10. He played for the St. Louis Rams for two seasons before joining the Lions last season. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not |
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| Singletary first to interview for Chargers coaching job |
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02/14/2007 |
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| I think that's what I'm all about.'' Singletary also interviewed for the head coaching jobs with Atlanta and Dallas. The Cowboys' job went to Wade Phillips, who had been the Chargers' defensive coordinator. Singletary interviewed last year for the Detroit Lions' job. Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, the son of former NFL head coach Buddy Ryan, is scheduled to interview Thursday. ``He's been ready for a long time,'' Buddy Ryan said by phone Wednesday. ``He deserves a good shot.'' Balti |
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| Lions assistant coach sentenced in driving arrests |
NFL Football |
02/13/2007 |
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DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -Joe Cullen, a Detroit Lions assistant coach arrested for driving nude and a week later for drunken driving, was sentenced Tuesday to two years probation and must attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings twice a week. Cullen, who coaches Detroit's defensive line, pleaded no contest last month to disorderly conduct and guilty to impaired driving. He must pay more than $1,600 in fines and court costs, and attend a Feb. 21 panel discussion featuring people affected by drunken drivers. |
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