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juggalo6772 · 08-13-2006, 12:54 PM

http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=2&c=556176

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Despite being relatively short-handed, the Detroit Lions launched Rod Marinell's head coaching career in winning fashion on Friday.

Missing two key players on the offensive line and five starters on defense, the team outplayed the Denver Broncos during its exhibition opener, winning 20-13. But it was solid and consistent performances throughout the contest that allowed the team to achieve the win.

"Tonight was a reflection of what coach has been preaching since the first day he stood before us," said starting quarterback Jon Kitna, who engineered a scoring drive on his first and only series. "That is: we're going to be a tough physical football team and no matter what happens on the previous snap, we're going to come back on the next snap. You begin to become resilient and that's what we

coldarmy20 · 08-15-2006, 01:47 AM

Even though preseason doesnt matter at all.. I really loved the playcalling in this game on the lions part.

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