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Aidan Hutchinson Tested Early at First Training Camp
Aidan Hutchinson enters his first 12 months as a Detroit Lion with excessive expectations.
The Michigan product was taken second general within the 2022 NFL Draft and is believed to come back in and begin immediately for the Lions protection.
After setting the Wolverines’ sack file in his last season, Hutchinson is checked out because the potential way forward for the Lions protection as an edge rusher.
Heading into the second day of coaching camp, head coach Dan Campbell mentioned the rookie is prepared for an enormous function in his first season. Campbell said that Hutchinson goes to see loads of enjoying time immediately.
Throughout the first day of coaching camp, the rookie was taking reps with the first-team protection.
“We begin him out in base as the push finish, let him do a few of that in sub protection, maintain mixing him and simply let him develop,” Campbell mentioned Thursday. “He proves to be what we expect he can, then he in all probability simply sits in there with those, till he wants a blow or a rotation or no matter.”
Although the pinnacle coach has been wanting to get his rookie with the starters, he gained’t simply give away a beginning spot.
“He’s received to show it,” Campbell mentioned. “He’s gotta show that he can do it constantly and that he’s the appropriate man to be in there proper now.”
Campbell on SOL
When famend soccer author Peter King visited Allen Park to report on the Lions, an enormous a part of his column was Campbell’s view on the phrase, ‘Usual Lions.’
“I simply suppose I’ve received guys like Wealthy Strike. Each time we hear the S-O-L, usual Lions, and all of the stuff, I feel it fuels our fireplace,” Campbell instructed King. “We like it. I feel that’s how all of us really feel. That’s how all of us discuss. That’s how all of us suppose. There’s nothing pretend about it.”
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Quick ahead to Thursday, and the concept was as soon as once more introduced up. As a former Lions participant himself, Campbell was capable of provide enter on the impression that the phrase has on those that swimsuit up in a Lions’ uniform.
“I knew that once I signed right here as a participant,” Campbell mentioned. “For me, it was one of many causes I needed to signal right here. As a result of who doesn’t wish to come right here and alter that? To be a part of that crew that turns it round. I feel that’s a motivating issue for all of us, as coaches, gamers.”
Final season’s 3-13-1 mark didn’t transfer the needle for many who are pessimistic about Campbell’s crew. But, with a strong offseason and Draft, some are very optimistic about what Detroit’s season may appear to be.
Heading into Yr 2, the 46-year-old head coach is motivated by the thought that the Lions won’t ever be good as he tries to get the crew over the sting.
“I feel it’s a motivating issue,” Campbell mentioned. “We may go spherical and spherical with this, and also you guys have lived it. When you’ve gone by way of a terrific struggling, because it pertains to soccer, man that’s when there’s a terrific triumph. To be part of that and assist it turn out to be that, man that’s particular. That’s particular, so I feel that motivates all of us.”
Reference to Ben Johnson
The Lions are breaking in a brand new offensive coordinator this coaching camp, with Ben Johnson taking on the reins.
Anthony Lynn held the place for only one season, with Johnson taking on within the offseason after Lynn was let go.
Campbell and Johnson first met in Miami. When Campbell was named the interim head coach in 2015. Upon doing so, he promoted a younger Johnson into his outdated place with the Dolphins as tight ends coach.
Now, he’s working intently along with his new offensive coordinator and constructing a robust relationship.
“I might say it’s good,” Campbell mentioned. “I’ve identified Ben a very long time. Once I was at Miami, he was a younger coach. He helped me out once I was younger. I had him in my room, so he was sort of my assistant. I’ve identified him for a very long time. I do know what he’s about, I understand how he thinks, and I had a way early, when he was a younger coach, that there was one thing about him. He was particular. He’s a shiny man.”
Detroit, MI
Wayne State University employee fatally struck by vehicle while walking in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) – A Wayne State University employee has died after they were struck by a vehicle while walking in Detroit Wednesday morning.
The incident happened at about 8:41 a.m. in the area of Woodward and Warren avenues.
Detroit police say two vehicles were involved in a crash and one of the cars hit the employee. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash is under investigation.
The university says it is offering counseling and psychological services for staff. Services are also available to students.
“We are connecting with our colleague’s loved ones, with whom we are sharing our heartfelt condolences. Please continue to support and care for one another across our community during this difficult time,” university President Kimberly Espy said in a statement.
Detroit, MI
Japanese Breakfast announce 2025 tour with shows in Chicago, Detroit, and more
Japanese Breakfast’s 2025 tour begins shortly after the release of their fourth studio album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).” Get tickets to see them live at Michigan’s The Fillmore Detroit on Saturday, May 3.
Shop on SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, StubHub, and Ticketmaster when ticket sales go live this Friday.
Indie band Japanese Breakfast have announced a 2025 tour route beginning this April in Austin, Texas, right after appearing at this year’s Coachella. The trek comes in support of the band’s forthcoming album — “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)” featuring the new single, “Orlando in Love” — expected to be released March 21. Their first outing since the 2021 through 2022 “Jubilee Tour,” this recently announced tour includes concerts at Salt Shed Chicago, The Fillmore Detroit, MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Brooklyn Paramount, the Santa Barbara Bowl, and more between April 23 and September 9.
Tickets to Japanese Breakfast’s “The Melancholy Tour” will be available to the general public this Friday, January 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
Tickets:
Detroit — SeatGeek | Vivid Seats | StubHub | Ticketmaster
All dates — SeatGeek | Vivid Seats | StubHub | Ticketmaster
Tour schedule:
Wed, Apr 23 — Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater; Austin, TX
Thu, Apr 24 — South Side Ballroom; Dallas, TX
Sat, Apr 26 — The Tabernacle; Atlanta, GA
Sun, Apr 27 — The Fillmore Charlotte; Charlotte, NC
Mon, Apr 28 — Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TN
Fri, May 2 — Salt Shed – Indoor Shed; Chicago, IL
Sat, May 3 — The Fillmore Detroit; Detroit, MI
Mon, May 5 — Massey Hall – Allied Music Centre; Toronto, ON
Wed, May 7 — MGM Music Hall at Fenway; Boston, MA
Fri, May 9 — Brooklyn Paramount; Brooklyn, NY
Fri, May 16 — The Met Philadelphia; Philadelphia, PA
Sat, Jun 21 — Henry Maier Festival Park – BMO Harris Pavilion; Milwaukee, WI
Wed, Aug 20 — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU; San Diego, CA
Sat, Aug 23 — Santa Barbara Bowl; Santa Barbara, CA
Thu, Aug 28 — The Masonic; San Francisco, CA
Sat, Aug 30 — Hayden Homes Amphitheater; Bend, OR
Mon, Sep 1 — Orpheum Theatre; Vancouver, BC
Sat, Sep 6 — Mission Ballroom; Denver, CO
Tue, Sep 9 — Palace Theatre St. Paul; Saint Paul, MN
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What’s it like being a Detroit Lions fan? We want to hear your story.
Lions coach Dan Campbell speeches from look-a-likes draws NFL fans
We found 22 Dan Campbell look-a-likes in Detroit who had inspirational speeches to give as the Detroit Lions coach.
There really is nothing like being a Detroit Lions fan.
Before Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell came to turn things around the past few years, this franchise put their fans through decades of misery. They didn’t just lose games; they lost them spectacularly. They were the first 0-16 team in the history of the NFL. They had a head coach “take the wind” in overtime. They had another win just 13 games in three years. Before last year, they went 65 years — 65! — with just one playoff win. What other NFL franchise can say all that?
Most fans don’t choose Lions fandom; they’re born into it. Maybe you grew up in Michigan. Maybe your mom or dad passed the fandom down to you. Maybe you just love the team’s colors or mascot. No matter what, through all the ups and downs — mostly downs — you stuck by your team, hoping one day you could see it join the NFL’s elite and become a perennial Super Bowl contender.
That day has come. And what a journey it’s been to get here.
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