Draft gives GM Mayhew opportunity to fill many Lion-sized urgencies

Draft gives GM Mayhew opportunity to fill many Lion-sized urgencies

MATT THOMPSON

Sports Editor

The days of Matt Millen breaking hearts are over for Lions fans. You can pull down the covers and actually watch this year’s draft unfold with some confidence.

Last year, Millen’s successor and the team’s general manager, Martin Mayhew, proved that he … Read more>>

Delmas sparks Detroit comeback, but Lions fall short in waning minutes

Delmas sparks Detroit comeback, but Lions fall short in waning minutes

Matt Thompson

Sports Writer

mthompson3@wccnet.edu

DETROIT – Louis Delmas jumped a pass heading for the end zone and booked it 100 yards down the Lions sideline for the third longest interception return for touchdown in franchise history.

The return changed the game as Detroit climbed all … Read more>>

Despite 1-5 start, Lions compete with a new-found roar, talent

Despite 1-5 start, Lions compete with a new-found roar, talent

Matt Thompson

Sports Writer

mthompson3@wccnet.edu

JULIAN M. GONZALEZ DETROIT FREE PRESS/MCT

DETROIT — You may not notice a difference in the Detroit Lions this year, since they’re off to a 1-5 start, but all things considered there may be reason for hope for the first time … Read more>>

Steelers feed off of Ford Field fans, hold on against Lions

Steelers feed off of Ford Field fans, hold on against Lions

Matt Thompson

Sports Writer

mthompson3@wccnet.edu

DETROIT – Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger three for a season-high three touchdowns to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Detroit Lions, 28-20, Sunday at Ford Field, which has become a kind of second home to the winners.

Steeler fans by the thousands … Read more>>