Lions' Cliff Avril gets message after benching

11/20/09, Detroit News

The coach yells because he cares. Avril has to remind himself of that every so often when he hears it from Gunther Cunningham, the Lions' volatile defensive coordinator.

No local TV for Lions-Browns

11/20/09, Detroit News

It's the third blackout in five home games for the Lions this season -- Washington and St. Louis were the others -- and the eighth in the last 11 games dating to last season.

John Niyo: Coaches Jim Schwartz, Eric Mangini took similar paths to top job

11/20/09, Detroit News

When Schwartz stops to share a laugh before Sunday's game with his Cleveland counterpart, it'll be easy to say it was worth it.

Wife of former Lion Chris Spielman dies at 42 after lengthy cancer battle

11/20/09, Detroit News

Stefanie Spielman worked to raise breast cancer awareness after being diagnosed with the disease. Her husband gave up football for a year to stay home and support her.

Ricky Williams carries Dolphins to victory

11/20/09, Detroit News

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back. Ricky Williams showed he's still got it.

Comcast Red Zone Recap: Week 10

11/20/09, SB Nation

A look at how the Lions fared inside the red zone this past week. The 100 Greatest Pro Running Backs of All-Time: Nos. 25-1

11/20/09, Bleacher Report

I wrote this article after extensive research. The list was compiled after looking at about 175 candidates.Some of the stats that I focused on in coming up with the list were rushing yards, yards per game, rushing touchdowns, yards per carry, receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.After placing all the candidates in order based on stats I weighed each stat appropriately. For example, I feel that rushing yards are more important than receiving touchdowns, therefore they are weighed heavier

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11/20/09,Bears Report (Scout.com)

GB: Green Bay Packers Midseason Grades

11/20/09,Bleacher Report

MIN: As Vikings' stadium wars heat up, L.A. threat becomes more real

11/20/09,Pioneer Press