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The Detroit Lions (3-10) will host former NFC Central Division rival Tampa Bay (10-3) on Sunday, December 15 at Ford Field. The Buccaneers, who are tied with Green Bay and Philadelphia for the best record in the NFL, were realigned last season in the NFC South Division, which includes New Orleans, Carolina and Atlanta. The Lions/Buccaneers series dates back to a 16-7 Lions victory on November 20, 1977. Sunday’s match-up will mark the 49th meeting between the two teams, with the Lions holding a 26-22 advantage The Lions come into this week’s game following a 23-20 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium, while the Buccaneers defeated Atlanta 34-10 at Raymond James Stadium. This week’s game will be televised on FOX, with Curt Menefee handling play-by-play and Tim Ryan adding color

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REGULAR SEASON – DECEMBEDETROIT 20, ARIZONASUN DEVIL STADIUM The Detroit Lions (3-10) got out of the snow and headed to warmer temperatures in Tempe, Arizona to face the Arizona Cardinals (5-9). The Lions fell to the Cardinals 23-20 in overtime. After sending the Cardinals three-and-out on their opening possession, the Lions received a huge lift from rookie PR Eddie Drummond, who returned a first quarter punt 73 yards for the score, putting the Lions on the board first early in the first quarter. Drummond’s punt return for a touchdown was the first byLion since Desmond Howard returned a punt 95 yards for the score against the New Orleans Saints on September 3, 2000. The Cardinals would answer quickly as Cardinals QB Jake Plummer found FB Joel Makovicka for a one-yard score, tythe game at seven apiece. After both sides traded punts on their next possessions, the Lions got things going as QB Joey Harrington found TE Mikhael Ricks all alone on the out route for the score, putting the Lions up 14-7 to end the first quarter.The Lions defense would shut out the Cardinal offense over three series, as CB Todd Lyght intercepted QB Jake Plummer's pass, returning the pick 31 yards, setting up the Lions next scoring opportunity. The Lions would respond quickly as K JasonHanson connected on a 26-yard field goal, putting the Lions in a commanding 17-7 second quarter lead. With time winding down on the Cardinals in the first half, QB Jake Plummer found WR Nathan Poole for ten yards and the touchdown, putting the Cardinals back in the hunt heading into the locker room 17-14. The Lions would open the second half with more insurance points, as K Jason Hanson nailed his second field goal of the day from 20 yards out, putting the Lions up two field goals early in the third quarter. The Cardinals would not be denied on their next possession, as K Bill Gramatica hit a 29-yard fieldcapping a 10-play 64-yard drive, putting the Cardinals in reach 20-17. As the Lions and Cardinals played solid defense throughout most of the third and fourth quarter, the Cardinals would eventually break the scoreless streak, as K Bill Gramatica yet again connected on a field goal from 41 yards out, putting the game in a deadlock 20-20 tie with just under three minutes to go. With time winding down on both teams, the Lions and Cardinals could not capitalize on their final possessions, sending the Lions to their third overtime contest of the season. After the Cardinals won the coin toss and elected to receive, three plays their possession, LB Chris Claiborne intercepted QB Jake Plummer's pass and returned the interception 38 yards to the Cardinals 11 yard line. However, a personal foul was called on the Lions DE Robert Porcher and Cardinals TE Freddie Jones, nullifying the play and the Lions chances of an overtime victory. Cafi

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TTHHEE LLAASSTT TTIIMMEE REGULAR SEASON – DECEMBER 9, 2001 DETROIT 12, TAMPA BAY 15; RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM The Detroit Lions’ regular season record fell to 0-12 after a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the waning seconds of regulation. QB Mike McMahon, who made his first NFL start against the Bucs, was unable to fulfill a Detroit come-from-behind endeavor as WR Keyshawn Johnson's 13-yard touchdown catch with 45 seconds remaining kept the Bucs’ playoff hopes alive and the Lions winless. After a scoreless first quarter, the Buccaneers got on the scoreboard midway through the second quarter when FB Mike Alstott galloped through the middle of the field 24 yards for a touchdown. The 11-play, 91-yard drive chewed 6:09 off the clock and gave the Bucs a 7-0 lead. On the ensuing drive, the Lions answered as K Jason Hanson nailed a 39-yard field goal to make the score 7-3. The Bucs drove down to the Lions’ three-yard line and with only five seconds remaining until halftime, Bucs head coach Tony Dungy decided to go for the touchdown rather than attempt the 20-yard field goal. The Lions’ defense, who held the Bucs’ typically dynamic rushing attack to only 81 yards on the day, flushed QB Brad Johnson out of the pocket and forced him into an incomplete pass as time ran out in the first half. The Lions then scored nine unanswered points on three Hanson field goals (30, 50 and 42 yards respectively), and took a five-point lead with just under 12 minutes remaining in regulation. In a drive that began with 4:56 remaining in the game, the Bucs converted two fourth down plays (six and eight yards) en route to Johnson’s touchdown with less than one minute remaining. Johnson’s two-point conversion pass to Alstott was successful, giving the Bucs a 15-12 lead. The Lions fumbled the kickoff and the Bucs recovered to preserve their win. Lions DE James Hall had a stellar day as he sacked Johnson a career-high 3.5 times for 24.5 yards, which is also a team-leading effort in a single game this season. CCOONNNNEECCTTIIOONNSS Buccaneers T Lomas Brown played for the Lions from1985-1995… Brown was a teammate of current Lions DT Luther Elliss, DE Robert Porcher, DT Kelvin Pritchett, K Jason Hanson and FB Cory Schlesinger… Brown also attended the University of Florida as did fellow Buccaneers T Kenyatta Walker, DT Buck Gurley and former Buccaneer and now Lions WR Jacquez Green… Green played with Tampa Bay from 1998-2001… Lions LB Jeff Gooch played for the Buccaneers from 1996-2001… Lions DT Kelvin Pritchett was a teammate of Buccaneers WR Keenan McCardell and WR Reggie Barlow with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 1996-1998 and Buccaneers QB Rob Johnson from 1996-1997… Lions TE/LS Bradford Banta and QB Rob Johnson were teammates at the University of Southern California… The men of Troy are also represented by Lions CB Chris Cash, LB Chris Claiborne, Buccaneers CB Brian Kelly and WR Keyshawn Johnson… Kelly and Claiborne were also teammates for the Trojans… Banta was also a teammate of Buccaneers P Tom Tupa with the New York Jets in 2000 and TE Ken Dilger with the Indianapolis Colts from 1995-1999… Lions S Corey Harris played for Vanderbilt University as did Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles and TE Todd Yoder… Tampa Bay CB Dwight Smith prepped in Detroit at Central High School… Lions G Matt Joyce played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1996-2000 during that same time he was a teammate of current Buccaneers DE Simeon Rice and RB Michael Pittman… Lions WR Larry Foster and Tampa Bay DT Anthony McFarland were teammates at Louisiana State University… Lions WR Eddie Drummond attended Penn State as did Buccaneers WR Joe Jurevicius… Detroit RB Rafael Cooper and Tampa Bay T Roman Oben went to Louisville University… Motor City DE Robert Porcher went to South Carolina State as did Tampa DT Chartric Darby… Lions WR Germane Crowell and Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber were teammates at the University of Virginia… Buccaneers TE Casey Crawford also played for the Cavaliers… Lions P John Jett went to East Carolina as did Buccaneers DT DeVone Claybrooks… Lions RB James Stewart went to Tennessee as did Tampa Bay G Cosey Coleman… Lions offensive line coach Carl Mauck held the same position with the Buccaneers in 1991… Buccaneer offensive line coach Bill Muir was the Lions offensive line coach from 1985-1988… Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Stan Parrish was the Michigan offensive coordinator from 2000-2001… Prior to that Parrish was the Wolverines quarterbacks coach from 1996-1999.

AA NNEEWW EERRAA OOFF LLIIOONNSS FFOOOOTTBBAALLLL FFIINNEE--TTUUNNIINNGG IINN TTHHEE OOFFFF--SSEEAASSOONN Lions' management, coaching staff and player personnel department turned directly to free agency and the annual draft to improve the team’s roster this off-season. Moves were made in order to improve team speed and depth. Unrestricted Free Agents Signed by the Lions Name Pos. Last Club Az-Zahir Hakim WR St. Louis Rams Brian Walker S Miami Dolphins Bill Schroeder WR Green Bay Packers Corey Harris S Baltimore Ravens Jeff Gooch LB Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bracy Walker S Kansas City Chiefs Mikhael Ricks TE Kansas City Chiefs Eric Davis CB Denver Broncos Ray Brown G San Francisco 49ers

Players Drafted by the Lions Name Pos. Rnd. Joey Harrington QB D-1 '02 Kalimba Edwards DE D-2 '02 Andre Goodman CB D-3 '02 John Taylor DE D-4 '02 John Owens TE D-5 '02 Chris Cash CB D-6 '02 Luke Staley RB D-7a '02 Matt Murphy TE D-7b '02 Victor Rogers T D-7c '02

The Detroit Lions roster has gone through some major turnover since the end of last season. Almost 40 percent (21-of-53)

of the Lions' current roster is occupied by players that were not a part of the 2001 roster. Also, of the projected starters on offense and defense, eight (36 percent) are new to the squad.

A top priority for the Lions during the 2002 off-season was to address the secondary, and the first acquisition made in free agency was the signing of Dolphins S Brian Walker. Over the past two seasons, the Dolphins’ pass defense ranked first (2001) and fifth (2000) overall in the NFL, and led the team to back-to-back playoff appearances. Walker was a key cog during that span starting 29 of 32 regular season contests. In addition, the Lions signed S Corey Harris, an 11-year NFL

veteran. Harris also came from a strong defensive background, playing on a squad in Baltimore that ranked second overall in the NFL in 2001, 2000 and 1999, and catapulted the Ravens to claim Super Bowl XXXV. These transactions were necessary because of injuries to 2001 Lions’ starting safeties Ron Rice and Kurt Schultz. With the loss of CB Bryant Westbrook to free agency and the retirement of 11-year veteran CB Robert Bailey, the team signed 13-year veteran CB Eric Davis. Davis started at cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers during their run towards the Super Bowl XXIX title.

Three key members of the 2001 Lions defensive front seven retired from the NFL after the 2001 season, including LB Stephen Boyd, LB Allen Aldridge and DE Tracy Scroggins. Boyd and Scroggins currently rank third and ninth, respectively, in the team record annals for career tackles. Scroggins also is the team’s fifth-ranked all-time sack leader with 60.5 career sacks. The Lions priority on the offensive side of the ball was to shore up the wide receiver position. The signings of WR Az-

Zahir Hakim and WR Bill Schroeder addressed the team’s need for speed and big-play capabilities. Hakim was a vital component in the high-octane St. Louis offense, which was the league’s number-one ranked offense in each of the past three NFL seasons. Hakim played in two Super Bowls with the Rams, winning Super Bowl XXXIV and leading all receivers with 90-yards receiving in Super Bowl XXXV. Schroeder, a seven-year veteran, joined the Lions after playing with perennial all-pro Packers QB Brett Favre in the West Coast Offense. Schroeder finished the 2001 season with team-highs of nine touchdowns and 918 yards receiving and was second on the team with 53 receptions. On August 20, the Lions signed veteran free agent G Ray Brown from the San Francisco 49ers. Last season in San

Francisco, Brown was voted to his first Pro Bowl. Brown has been a “steal” for the Lions thus far as he has brought veteran leadership and reliability. Brown has started every game for the Lions at right guard in 2002.

BBUUIILLDDIINNGG TTHHRROOUUGGHH TTHHEE DDRRAAFFTT The Detroit Lions have built a strong foundation through the NFL's annual draft the past two seasons. Ten of the 14 remaining selections from the 2001 and 2002 draft have started at least one game, and many continue to make substantial contributions on a consistent basis. Here are the players and the dividends from the draft a year ago as well as this year's crop of draftees and how they are faring: 2001 DRAFT RND PLAYER IMPACT 1 T Jeff Backus Represents a pillar of strength and stability at the left tackle position after starting every game at that slot since entering the NFL. Was ranked one of the ten-best rookies in 2001 by the Sporting News. 2a C Dominic Raiola Has started all games at center for the team this season. Was selected to the Pro Football Weekly's All-Rookie squad. Last season, played mainly on several special teams units, but was inserted at center during latter part of the season. 2b DT Shaun Rogers Ranked one of the ten-best rookies of the 2001 season by The Sporting News after leading all defensive lineman in the NFL with 97 tackles. 5a WR Scotty Anderson Has accumulated a career-high 19 catches for 246 yards thus far in 2002. At Chicago (11/24), he recorded a career-high five receptions for 70 yards.

5b QB Mike McMahon Began this season as the team's starting quarterback after starting three contests near the latter part of the 2001 season. Currently serves as backup QB.

2002 DRAFT RND PLAYER IMPACT 1 QB Joey Harrington Has led the Lions to three victories on the season and nearly pulled off three

come-from-behind victories. Has a promising future as his athletic and leadership abilities are evident.

2 DE Kalimba Edwards Has seen significant playing time. Recorded a career-high two sacks at Arizona (12/8). He currently leads the team with 5.5 sacks.

3 CB Andre´ Goodman Has started three games this season and vs. Green Bay (11/10), he recorded a career-high five tackles (four solo) and two passes defended.

4 DE John Taylor Placed on Injured Reserve list on September 1 after suffering a high ankle sprain on his right ankle.

5 TE John Owens Has played in 12 games with six starts. Blocking skills have proven to be extremely valuable. 6 CB Chris Cash Has played in all 13 games (10 starts) at left cornerback. Has played extremely well and is ranked second on the team with 98 tackles and according to NFL.com, is ranked first in the NFL amongst cornerbacks with 78 tackles.

7a RB Luke Staley Placed on Injured Reserve list on August 19 due to a knee injury. Had an impressive training camp before injuring knee. 7b TE Matt Murphy Saw his first NFL action vs. Chicago (10/20). Has impressed the coaching staff with his blocking ability. 7c T Victor Rogers Placed on Injured Reserve August 27 due to a knee injury sustained during preseason play.

LLIIOONNSS AATT AA GGLLAANNCCEE LIONS OFFENSE: With the Marty Mornhinweg regime roaring into its second season, the Lions offensive productivity is positioned once again for success in 2002… During the 2001 season, Mornhinweg’s West Coast Offense led the league in pass attempts with 609, and finished the season ranked fifth in the NFL for most completions with 343… Despite a 2-14 record last season, the Lions most notable improvement came in the passing game, as they finished sixth overall in the league and third in the NFC… During the 2001 offseason, Mornhinweg added an experienced and knowledgeable coach to his offensive staff… Special Assistant on Offense, Sherman Lewis, is in his first season with the Lions and his twentieth in the NFL… Coach Lewis is the proud owner of four Super Bowl rings, when he won three rings with the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowls XIX, XXIII and XXIV as the running backs and wide receivers coach… Coach Lewis then collected his fourth ring as the offensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI… Lewis brings the Lions another knowledgeable element to the Lions offense to ensure a successful 2002 campaign… Offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon, is in his second season with the Lions and his ninth year in the NFL, originally was hired to nurture the Lions running backs, but was promoted to the Lions offensive coordinator on January 24, 2002… Coach Kevin Higgins, is in his second-year with the Lions as the clubs quarterback coach… Blessed with talent all around him, Higgins will have the opportunity to mentor two young rising talents in the NFL, QBs Joey Harrington and Mike McMahon… Wide Receivers Coach Larry Kirksey is in his second year with the Lions and eighth in the NFL… Kirksey, who spent three seasons in San Francisco (1997-99) with then offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, was brought into teach the Lions receivers the art of the West Coast offense… Tight Ends Coach Sean Kugler is in his second season with the Lions and the NFL… Kugler, who received his first taste of the NFL last season, has the duty of coaching three new tight ends this season… With the recent signing of TE Mikhael Ricks, and the drafting of two rookies in John Owens and Matt Murphy, Kugler has increased talent at his disposal this season… Offensive Line Coach Carl Mauck is in his second season with the Lions… Mauck, who is no stranger to the NFL, has either been a player or coach over the past 31 years in the league… Mauck, who was one of Coach Mornhinweg's first hires, looks to solidify the offensive line for years to come… Offensive Assistant Mike McHugh joined the Lions in 2001 to provide quality control for the team…Before making the jump to the NFL, McHugh handled all off-field elements for the University of Oregon football program... Coach McHugh brings 18 years of quality control experience to the Lions. OFFENSIVE LINE: The Detroit Lions offensive line went through an extreme game of musical chairs across the battlefront last season due to injury… With the Lions selecting two key draft picks last season in T Jeff Backus and C Dominic Raiola, and the signing of veteran G Ray Brown, the Detroit Lions hope to have solidified the offensive line… Second-year T Jeff Backus represented a pillar of strength and stability as he was the first Lions rookie offensive lineman to start all 16 games at the tackle position since Lomas Brown accomplished that feat in 1985 … G Ray Brown is in his 17th NFL season proving to be a stronghold at the guard position… Brown was selected to his first-ever Pro Bowl appearance in 2001 after starting at right guard all 16 games last season with the San Francisco 49ers… Brown has brought leadership and experience to the Lions young offensive line… C Dominic Raiola, who left the University of Nebraska after only playing three seasons with the Cornhusker’s, was drafted in the second round (50th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft… Selected to the Pro Football Weekly’s Rookie Squad in 2001, Raiola adds quickness and intuitiveness to the Lions offensive line… Raiola started the season as the team's center and has continued to impress the coaching staff with his play… C Eric Beverly represents the only other offensive lineman to start all 16 games last season besides Backus… Beverly, who played his college football as a tight end at Miami of Ohio, worked as an offensive guard early in his NFL career… Eight-year veteran T Matt Joyce saw action in 16 games last season while starting 12 of those contests… Joyce serves as a valuable asset to the offensive line, bringing versatility by having started at every position during his career… T Stockar McDougle, out of the University of Oklahoma, is in his third season in the NFL… Drafted in the first round (20th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft, McDougle started eight games at right tackle his rookie season, but was hampered by a foot injury during his 2001 campaign starting only three... McDougle has moved into a starting role upfront as the team's starting right tackle… G/C Tyrone Hopson is in his third year in the NFL… Hopson, who is versatile along the offensive line, looks to contribute to the Lions offense and special teams… G Josh Lovelady was recently activated to the Lions roster after G Tony Semple was placed on the reserve/inured list on December 3, 2002… Lovelady, who spent the first twelve weeks on the practice squad for the Lions, spent the 2002 NFL Europe season with the Scottish Claymores, receiving All-NFL Europe first team honors after being allocated by the Lions… Lovelady played in all 41 contests during his collegiate days at Houston. TIGHT END: During this past off-season, the Lions made significant changes to the tight end position … TE Bradford Banta is the only remaining tight end from last year's squad, and his main gameday duties include long snapping for both the punting and field goal units… The Lions acquired TE Mikhael Ricks from the Kansas City Chiefs on April 17, 2002… Serving as perennial Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez’s primary backup, Ricks hauled in 18 receptions for 252 yards and one touchdown during the 2001 season… Ricks has the natural speed and ability to get by linebackers and the strength to overpower opposing cornerbacks… Ricks has shown flashes of his ability during the beginning of the season… Ricks hauled in his first touchdown as a Lion against the Vikings (10/13) on a 41-yard pass from Joey Harrington… The Lions also sought after the highly talented rookie out of Notre Dame TE John Owens… The Lions drafted Owens in the fifth round (138th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft… Owens, who began his collegiate career as a tight end, made the switch from his natural position to defensive end during his junior year… Owens then returned back to the tight end position during his senior season at Notre Dame, recording six receptions for 79 yards and one touchdown… Owens brings toughness and great run-blocking ability to the Lions… The Lions also selected another rookie tight end in the seventh round (253rd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft, TE Matt Murphy… Murphy, out of the University of Maryland, also split time between the tight end position and defensive end… Murphy played on both sides of the ball his junior season, recording one start at the defensive end spot… He recorded 12 catches for 137 yards his senior year… Murphy saw his first action as Lion vs. Chicago 10/20/02 after being active for the game due to Mikhael Ricks injured groin… Utility TE Bradford Banta is in his ninth year in the NFL and is back for his second year with the Lions… Banta, who is primarily used for his unparallel capabilities in the long snapping profession, is known for his accuracy and consistency… During his brief stint as a tight end, Banta has caught two passes for 13 yards.

WIDE RECEIVER: With the Lions releasing two key wide receivers this past off-season in veterans Herman Moore and Johnnie Morton, the team went out and found themselves two colossal free agent acquisitions at the wide receiver position… WR Az-Zahir Hakim, who led the Lions in receiving, was lost for the season, after dislocating and partially fracturing his hip against the New York Jets at Ford Field on November 17, 2002… Hakim’s abrupt end to his first season with the Lions saw Hakim haul in 37 receptions for 541 yards and three touchdowns… Former Green Bay Packer WR Bill Schroeder signed with the Lions on March 14, 2002… Schroeder, who is in his ninth season in the NFL, spent the last five seasons with the Packers starting the previous three seasons… Schroeder, who only played one season of collegiate football his senior year at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, was an outstanding college track athlete during his first three years in college… Schroeder’s experience with three-time NFL MVP QB Brett Favre, has groomed him into a perennial power at the wide receiver position… Combining his natural running ability and his incredible instincts to go up and get the ball, Schroeder brings the Lions a commanding force for opposing cornerbacks to deal with… Schroeder turned in his best showing as Lion thus far against the New York Jets on November 17, 2002, as Schroeder hauled three receptions for 57 yards and two touchdowns, the third multi-touchdown performance of his career… Second-year WR Scotty Anderson looks to have a breakout season this year… Recording 12 receptions for 211 yards and one touchdown during the 2001 season, Anderson saw action in nine contests, starting four last season… Anderson has the ability to make precise cuts and has good field presence under pressure situations… Anderson also has the ability to blow by defenders and go up to get the ball over opposing cornerbacks at its highest point… Made three timely receptions on the final drive vs. Chicago 10/20/02 to help send the game into overtime, thus resulting in a Lions victory… WR Germane Crowell, who spent most of last year's season on the injured reserve list with a tore patellar tendon, was injured during the October 21, 2001 game against the Tennessee Titans… Crowell caught 22 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns last season before his injury… With injuries hampering his past two seasons, Crowell’s best effort came during his second-year (1999), when he recorded 81 receptions for 1,338 yards and seven touchdowns… Crowell, has the ability to stretch the field with his explosive speed and route running ability… Crowell has been placed on the PUP list due to additional time needed to recover from offseason knee surgery… He is estimated to be back following the Lions October 13 game at Minnesota… Taken of the PUP list and placed on the active roster on 10/19/02…. Recorded his first reception (10/20/02) almost one year to the date since his last (10/21/01) vs. Chicago by hauling in two receptions for 21 yards… Third-year WR Larry Foster, who is out of Louisiana State University, looks to prove his abilities at the wide receiver position… Foster saw action in 13 games, starting five contests last season, hauling in 22 receptions for 283 yards as the clubs fourth wide receiver…. Foster has great quickness off the line of scrimmage and has shown glimpses of great play-making ability, while also displaying the flair to return punts and kicks for the Lions special teams units… Rookie WR Eddie Drummond, out of Penn State University, flies into his first season in the NFL with the Lions… Drummond, who spent his first three seasons at Penn State at the wide receiver position, was moved to running back midway through his senior year… Drummond is blessed with incredible speed and ability, and made the 53-man roster after his impressive play during the preseason as a receiver and on several special teams units… WR Jaquez Green, was claimed off the waiver wire by the Lions on November 13, 2002… Green, who spent the first part of the season with the Washington Redskins, had five receptions for 94 yards, returned 17 punts for 174 yards (10.2 avg.), including a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown and had 58 yards on three kickoff returns (19.3 avg.)… Green was released by the Redskins on November 12… Green, a second-round draft selection (34th overall) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, spent his first four seasons in Tampa and accumulated 157 receptions for 2,217 yards and seven touchdowns… Green’s best season came during the 1999 campaign in which he finished with 56 receptions for 791 yards and three touchdowns… Green finished his Florida career fifth on the Gator’s all-time list with 2,181 receiving yards on 113 receptions and scored 30 touchdowns (23 receiving, three rushing and four on punt returns) despite only starting 19 games. RUNNING BACK: The Lions will look to two, eight-year veterans and several new additions to the backfield this season to establish the Lions attacking ground game… Lions FB Cory Schlesinger had a breakout year during the 2001 campaign… Schlesinger, who put up career best numbers in virtually every rushing category during 2001, rushed for 154 yards on 47 attempts and three touchdowns, while hauling in 60 receptions for 466 yards… Schlesinger, a proven iron man at his position, has only missed one game to this point in his career… Schlesinger was named to the 2001 All-Pro Team by Sports Illustrated’s Paul Zimmerman and to the College and Pro Football Newsweekly 2001 All-Pro second team squad… Schlesinger won a national championship at the University of Nebraska in 1994, when he rushed for the game-winning touchdown against Miami… RB James Stewart is in his third season with the Lions, after spending his first five with the Jacksonville Jaguars… Stewart, who rushed for 685 yards on 143 attempts and one touchdown last season, looks to inspire the youthful Lions backfield with veteran leadership and experience… Stewart has the outstanding ability to catch the ball out of the backfield effectively in the Lions West Coast Offense… Stewart’s career best season was in 2000, when he rushed for 1,184 yards on 339 attempts and 10 touchdowns, accomplishing this during his first season with the Lions… Stewart remains one of only five players in the NFL to rush for five touchdowns in a single game (10/12/97 JAX)… Stewart had a career day vs. Chicago (10/20) when he posted career-high marks in rushing yards (172) and combined yardage (200 - 172 rushing and 28 receiving)… Stewart carried the ball 32 times for a 5.4-yard per carry average along with two rushing touchdowns… Stewart recorded a career high in receptions with eight for 53-yards at Buffalo (10/27/02)… FB Stephen Trejo is in his second year with the Lions… Trejo is one of only two un-drafted rookie free agents to make last year’s squad… Trejo, a four-year starter at the linebacker spot during his collegiate days at Arizona State University, played the first 12 games at fullback last season, while switching to TE vs. Minnesota (12/16)… Trejo hauled in five receptions for 61 yards last season, while also showing great running toughness up the middle… RB Aveion Cason is in his second year with the Lions… Signed by the Lions on November 19, 2001 to add speed and depth to the running backs corps, Cason will serve mainly as the teams third down back… RB Rafael Cooper was activated to the Lions 53-man roster on November 5, 2002, to add depth and speed at the running back spot… Cooper, who was originally with the Tennessee Titans for training camp, was signed by the Lions to the practice squad on September 2, 2002… Cooper led all of NFL Europe in touchdowns this past season with 10, and finished the season with 751 yards on 155 attempts playing for the Amsterdam Admirals.

QUARTERBACK: The Lions, who selected two highly talented quarterbacks over the past two NFL Drafts, mix a timely veteran to mentor them through the growing process to ensure success… With Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg’s vast knowledge of the quarterback position, both young quarterbacks should enjoy success for years to come… QB Joey Harrington was chosen with the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft this past April… Harrington had a storybook college career at the University of Oregon, and was one of the 2001 finalists for the Heisman Trophy, Davey O’Brien and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards during his senior campaign… Harrington was awarded the Offensive Player of the Year for the Pac 10, while receiving First-Team All Pac 10 honors to boot… Harrington finished his college career starting 28-of-33 games, completing 512-of-928 passes for 6,911 yards and 59 touchdowns at the University of Oregon… Harrington possesses death-defying accuracy and is a natural born leader, has the ability to hang in the pocket and scramble to gain positive yards under pressure situations… Harrington, who has progressed extremely fast under Coach Mornhinweg’s guidance, made his first start in the NFL on September 22, 2002 against the Green Bay Packers in Ford Field's inaugural game… Harrington, who is known for his ten fourth-quarter, come-from-behind heroics at the University of Oregon, recorded his first fourth-quarter come-from-behind victory in the NFL last week vs. Chicago (10/20)… Harrington completed five consecutive passes for 73 yards during the final drive of the game, setting up a 24-yard field goal from Jason Hanson to push the game into overtime… QB Mike McMahon is in his second season with the Lions and the NFL … McMahon saw action in eight games last season, while starting three, built the foundation and confidence to run the West Coast offense when called upon… McMahon took over the Lions starting quarterback position last season after former Lions QB Charlie Batch was injured, becoming one of the most electrifying players to step on the field Sunday afternoon’s… Gifted with talent, the Lions traded a sixth and seventh-round pick to grab him… His tireless, almost manic approach to his offseason training, should prove to pay big dividends to the Lions this season… McMahon did start the first two games of the season, however is now entrenched as the team's backup QB… Eleven-year veteran QB Ty Detmer is in his second year with the club… Coach Mornhinweg sought after Detmer’s services due to his knowledge of the West Coast offense, having played in the offensive system in seven of the first nine years of his career… Detmer, who was a backup QB in 1995 with Green Bay and for San Francisco in 1998 while Mornhinweg was an assistant on those respective staffs, spent his first four seasons with Green Bay after being selected as the 230th overall pick in the 1992 draft… Detmer was the Heisman Trophy winner during his junior season at BYU, setting 59 NCAA records at BYU… Detmer’s most productive season was in 1996 as a Philadelphia Eagle, when he completed 238-of-401 passes for 2,911 and 15 touchdowns… Detmer started four games last season, completing 92-of-151 passes for 906 yards and three touchdowns… Detmer will bring veteran leadership and experience to the Lions young quarterback duo. LIONS DEFENSE: The Lions went through many personnel changes on the defensive side of the ball during the 2001 off-season… Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg’s new task was to find a coach that would be able to lead his defense into battle… Mornhinweg’s search ended after finding Defensive Coordinator Kurt Schottenheimer to take control of the Lions defense… Schottenheimer embarks on his first season with the Lions after spending 15 seasons with three other NFL franchises… Schottenheimer, who was the defensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins (2001) and the Kansas City Chiefs (1999-00), began his NFL coaching career with the Cleveland Browns as the special teams coach during the 1987 and 1988 seasons… Scottenheimer brings in a new system, new attitude and an overall understanding of what it takes to run an NFL defense… Defensive Assistant/Quality Control Coach Don Clemons, is in his 18th year with the Lions and the NFL… The “journey man” of the Lions coaching staff, Clemons holds rank over all coaches… Coach Clemons, who is working under his fifth head coach in 18 seasons, completed his 17th during the 2001 season, thus making him the clubs all-time tenured coach… Defensive Line Coach Charles Haley was promoted after coaching last season as the Defensive Line Assistant and Pass Rushing Specialist coach… Haley, who holds the record for most Super Bowls rings ever as a player (5), won Championships with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys during his hay day… Secondary Coach Ray Horton is in his first season with the Lions and his ninth in the NFL… Coach Horton, who spent the past four seasons (1997-01) with the Cincinnati Bengals, looks to mentor the Lions youthful secondary into one of the NFL’s best for years to come… Defensive Line Coach John Marshall, who spent the past two seasons (1999-01) with the Carolina Panthers as the club's Defensive Coordinator, was hired by Mornhinweg to help ensure the Lions success on the defensive side of the ball… Marshall coached with Mornhinweg during the 1997 season with the San Francisco 49ers as the ball clubs defensive coordinator… Linebackers Coach Glenn Pires is in his second season with the Lions and his seventh in the NFL… Pires spent his first five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and made the transition to the Lions during the 2001 season… Defensive Nickel Package Coach Richard Selcer is in his sixth year with the Lions and his 22nd in the NFL… Coach Selcer joined the Lions in 1997 after a five-year stint with the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams.

DEFENSIVE LINE: The Lions have one of the most explosive defensive lines in the league… Mixed with veterans and youth, the Lions defensive line has eight returnees from last year’s squad, which may prove to be the strongest element of the Lions team… Eleven-year veteran DE Robert Porcher set a franchise record last season as the all-time leader in sacks with 85.5 over his career… Porcher accomplished this act against the Cleveland Browns on 9/23/01, surpassing Lions great Al “Bubba” Baker's previous record of 75.5… Since 1996, Porcher’s 68 sacks rank second amongst active defensive pass rushers behind the New York Giants Michael Strahan (71.5)… Porcher, who was selected to his third Pro Bowl in five years in 2001, is regarded as one of the most respected and feared pass rushers in the league, and is the only Lion to ever lead the team in sacks seven different seasons … Porcher recorded his 600th career tackle vs. Chicago 10/20/02, and is only the eighth Lion to accomplish that feat in franchise history… DT Luther Elliss is in his eighth-year with the Lions… Elliss, who shows remarkable strength and quickness to disrupt the opposing passers, has been voted by teammates as the Mike Utley Spirit Award winner in each of the six years of its existence… Elliss battled through an injured left elbow all last season, after having surgery during the 2001 training camp, but did start13 of 14 games last season… Elliss became the first Lions defensive lineman to appear in the Pro Bowl two consecutive years, 1999 and 2000, since Jerry Ball did it 1990 thru 1992… Elliss, who recorded 38 tackles (25 solo) and four pass deflections last season, continues to show great work ethic and never ending battery… Elliss recorded his first sack of the 2002 season vs. Chicago (10/20) and also caused a fumble, by stripping Bears running back Anthony Thomas of the ball… DT Shaun Rogers is in his second year with the Lions… Rogers, who was selected in the second round (50th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft, made a strong case for Rookie of the Year in the NFL last

season… Rogers led all defensive lineman with 97 tackles (62 solo), while finishing third on the team in tackles… Rogers started all 16 games as a rookie for the Lions last season, made his presence felt immediately after arriving for training camp… Rogers is imposing in his size and strength, and has the deceptive speed to get off the line quickly and chase opposing running backs down the field… The Lions sustained a huge blow last week at Carolina (9/15) when Rogers broke his right thumb… Has returned to the Lions starting lineups, although playing with a cast on his thumb, continues to reek havoc in the trenches… Third-year DE James Hall out of the University of Michigan, made the Lions roster as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2000, played in 15 games last season and should provide the Lions with a solid pass rusher on the opposite end of Pro Bowler Robert Porcher… Hall, who has shown glimpses of greatness, displayed his talents when he recorded career highs in sacks with 3.5, and tackles with six (four solo), last season versus Tampa Bay (12/9/01)… Hall possesses the speed to get up the field to gain an advantage over opposing tackles, while also playing a vital role on the Lions special teams kickoff and kickoff return units… Versus Green Bay (9/22) Hall posted his second career fumble return for a touchdown, returning the fumble 22-yards for the score… Twelve-year veteran DT Kelvin Pritchett returns for his seventh year with the Lions, thus being his second stint with Lions after re-signing on April 23, 1999… Pritchett saw action in all 16 games last season, starting one contest, and brings a rugged style of play to the defensive line, while also having the speed and natural ability to move outside if need be… DT Travis Kirschke is in his sixth year with the Lions, after re-signing on April 2, 2002, he will look to continue to grow along the defensive line… Kirschke, who has the ability to be versatile up and down the line, played in all 16 games last season… DE Jared DeVries is in his third year with the Lions… DeVries, who was drafted in the third round (70th overall) of the 1999 draft out of Iowa, saw action in 11 games last season after recovering from surgery during the 2001 training camp… DeVries utilizes his quickness and strength to go inside and outside on the defensive line and shows great field awareness and range to bring down opposing backs…With new additions to the defensive line in second-round draft pick DE Kalimba Edwards and undrafted free agent DE Antwan Lake, the Lions look to solidify the already strong defensive line… Edwards, who was selected in second round (35th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft, brings the Lions youth and enormous possibilities for the future… Edwards was selected to first-team All-Southeastern Conference, and was also a semi-finalist for both the Lombardi Trophy (top lineman) and Butkus Award (top linebacker)… Edwards, who made the transition from weak-side linebacker to defensive end, possesses incredible tenacity to get after the quarterback no matter where he lines up on the field… Lake, who signed with the Lions on April 26, 2002, was a three-year starter at West Virginia… The Lions look to Lake to have an immediate impact this season. LINEBACKER: This past off-season, the Lions linebacking corps went through a number of changes, retaining only four backers from last year's squad… LB Chris Claiborne, who was drafted in the first round (9th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft, is back for his fourth season with the club… The 1998 Butkus award winner out of the University of Southern California played three seasons at USC (no redshirt) before making the jump to the professional ranks… Claiborne was converted back to his natural position of middle linebacker last season after veteran Stephen Boyd sustained an injury… Claiborne, a tremendous talent, was one of only six Lion defenders to start all 16 games last season… He led the team in tackles with 167 (92 solo), which was the fourth highest tally in team history… Beholder of great play-making ability and tenacity to fill the hole and get after opposing backs, he established single-game career highs in tackling last season twice with 15 tackles against Arizona (11/18/01) and Tennessee (10/21/01)… Claiborne intercepted passes in three consecutive games, vs. Green Bay (9/22/02) vs. New Orleans (9/29/02), and returned an interception 20 yards for the score against Minnesota (10/13/02)…LB Barrett Green is in his third season with the Lions after being drafted in the second round (50th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft… Green has shown great ability to collapse the pocket from his linebacking position, with great speed and agility to cover running backs and tight ends out of the backfield… Green established a career day last season against the San Francisco 49ers (11/4/01) after recording 15 tackles, six solo… LB Jeff Gooch, who signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 16, 2002, has proven to be a talented special teams player with great speed and range to cover kicks… He will also be used to add depth to the linebacker post… Gooch, who collected 58 special teams, tackles while with the Buccaneers, proved to be leaps and bounds over any other Buccaneers player during that time span (1999-01)… Gooch has accumulated 136 tackles (74 solo) during his seven-year career… LB Clint Kriewaldt, who was drafted by the Lions as the 177th overall pick in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft, had an excellent training camp and preseason to begin the 2002 season… He was occupying the starting outside linebacker post until he sustained a foot injury during the final preseason game against Buffalo… He did play against the Green Bay Packers (9/22) for the first time since sustaining the foot injury… Throughout his career, he primarily spent time on the Lions productive special teams units, collecting 60 tackles in three seasons… LB Donte Curry, who played in eight games for the Washington Redskins last season, was recently signed by the Lions on August 28, 2002 off waivers… Curry played his college ball at Morris Brown College in Atlanta and broke into the NFL with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent in 2001… Key contributor on the Lions special team’s corps recorded his first sack of his career vs. Chicago 10/20/02… LB Josh Thornhill was activated from the practice squad to the active roster, due to the injury of fellow linebacker Richard Jordan… Thornhill, who has seen action in two games thus far, was a four-year standout at Michigan State University… Thornhill finished his collegiate career with 395 tackles, which ranks fourth all-time at MSU… Thornhill started 40 consecutive games for the Spartans during his tenure… Thornhill will bring depth and youthfulness to the Lions linebacking corps.

DEFENSIVE SECONDARY: The Lions secondary went through the most significant changes on the team this offseason… With eleven-year veteran CB Robert Bailey lost to retirement, safeties Ron Rice and Kurt Schultz lost to injury and CB Bryant Westbrook lost to free agency, the Lions sought after 13-year veteran CB Eric Davis to fill the void at the cornerback position… Davis, who signed with the Lions on June 28, 2002 after spending last season with Denver Broncos, brings veteran leadership and experience… Davis, who won Super Bowl XXIX with the San Francisco 49ers in 1995, has played in 12 playoff contests... CB Todd Lyght is in his twelfth NFL season, and his second with the Lions… Lyght signed with the Lions as an unrestricted free agent on April 12, 2001, and spent his first ten seasons in the league with the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams… A stronghold in the Rams secondary during his tenure, Lyght started 137 out of 143 games for the Rams… Lyght brings with him Super Bowl experience, having played in Super Bowl XXXIV … He helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000, and started all 16 games at corner for the Lions last season… The Lions picked up two key unrestricted free

agents to fill the gap at the safety position… S Corey Harris, who signed with the Lions on April 16, 2002, is a tremendously hard-hitting seasoned veteran who spent time with five teams throughout his eleven-year career… Harris was a part of the Baltimore Ravens magnificent Super Bowl run in 2000… Harris started all 16 games last season for the Ravens and played with the second-ranked defense three years in a row in Baltimore… Seventh-year S Brian Walker, who signed with the Lions on March 5, 2002, was brought in to increase team speed in the secondary… Walker possesses the capability to punish opponents in his tackling style… As a member of the top ranked defense last season with the Miami Dolphins, Walker became the first Dolphin to collect seven interceptions in a season since Jake Scott recorded eight in 1978… Harris, who posted his best game as a Lion vs. Chicago (10/20/02), recorded a team high seven tackles and recorded on sack for 12-yards… S Lamar Campbell is in his fifth-year with the Lions… Campbell, who played in and started 12 games last season, collected 62 tackles (42 solo) during the 2001 season… Campbell, who has seen more action in the secondary since his rookie season, made the transition from cornerback to safety last season after bulking up in the 2000 season… CB Jimmy Wyrick is in his third season with the Lions… Wyrick, who played in all 16 contests last season, is a primary back up in the Lions secondary… Wyrick, who also serves as a key special team’s player, recording 14 tackles last season… Nine-year veteran S Bracy Walker signed with the Lions on April 16, 2002… He was brought in to add depth and experience to the Lions secondary… Walker also looks to play a vital role on the Lions special teams units… Rookie CB Andre Goodman, out of the University of South Carolina, was selected in the third round (68th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft and has the ability to cover receivers all over the field… Goodman has great field awareness and natural speed to lock down opposing receivers… Fellow rookie CB Chris Cash, out of the University of Southern California, was drafted in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft… Cash, brings the Lions secondary a quick first step and raw abilities to cover opposing receivers… Cash became the Lions starting left cornerback in week three against Green Bay, has shown great ability to not only blanket receivers, but come up and make the tackle at all costs… Cash currently ranks second on the team in tackles with 53 on the year, just 14 behind linebacker Chris Claiborne… The Lions added depth to the cornerback position after signing CB Donovan Greer to the active roster on Nov. 26… Greer is in his sixth NFL season and played his college football career at Texas A&M. LIONS SPECIAL TEAMS: After losing two key components to the Lions special teams units (Howard/Hakim), the Lions look to veteran and youthful legs to ignite them… K Jason Hanson is in his eleventh-year out of Washington State University… Hanson entered the 2002 season just five field goals (239) behind Murray (244), and has clinched the old mark and currently has 259 field goals, becoming the Lions all-time field goal kicker… Hanson has been a model of consistency throughout his career, hitting 80 percent of his field goal attempts… Hanson has now scored, a franchise-record 1,129 points, and has only missed five PAT’s (352-357) in eleven seasons… He also owns the Lions two longest field goals in team history (55 and 56 yards)… He kicked his first field goal of the season against the Green Bay Packers (9/22)… Set the Lions all-time team record for most field goals with 245 at Minnesota (10/13/02) with a 49-yard field goal…. Kicked three field goals and the game winner in over time vs. Chicago (10/20/02) from 48 yards out… Hanson kicked his second game winning field goal of the season against the Dallas Cowboys (11/3/02) from 43 yards out with just forty-eight seconds remaining in the game, sealing the victory for the Lions… Ten-year veteran P John Jett enters his sixth season with the Lions… He signed with the Lions back in ’97 after winning two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys (1993 and 1995)… Jett has the ability to boom punts with great accuracy and hang time… He has averaged over 42 yards per punt during his career… With the loss of Howard and Hakim to the Injured Reserve list, rookie KR/PR Eddie Drummond has taken over as the team’s punt and kickoff return specialist… Drummond, who has a tremendous first step and great speed, played his college ball at Penn State University… Drummond had a career best at Arizona (12/8) as he returned five punts for 100 yards (20 yd avg.) and had 73 yard return for touchdown… KR/PR extraordinaire Desmond Howard was placed on the Injured Reserve list on November 13, 2002, after battling a neck injury all season and re-aggravated the injury against the Green Bay Packers (11/10)… Howard played in seven games for the Lions this season and returned nine punts for 48 yards (5.3 avg.), along with 26 kickoff returns for 587 yards (22.6 avg.)… Howard has been a model of consistency on special teams throughout his eleven-year career... He has amassed 243 punt returns for 2,895 yards (11.9 avg.) and eight touchdowns, along with 358 kickoff returns for 7,959 yards (22.2 avg.) … KR/PR Az-Zahir Hakim was lost for the season, after dislocating and partially fracturing his hip against the New York Jets at Ford Field on November 17, 2002… Hakim’s abrupt end to his first season with the Lions saw Hakim return 10 punts for 148 yards (14.8 yard avg.).

LLIIOONNSS NNOOTTAABBLLEESS OOFFFFEENNSSIIVVEE OOUUTTPPUUTTSS Detroit developed its offensive fire-power throughout the 2001 season and is continuing to progress as new members of the team are learning and adjusting to the West Coast offense. This season, with new weapons at his disposal, Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg has made progress with the young group. The offensive line has played extremely well protecting QB Joey Harrington in passing situations this year. Last year, the

Lions allowed 66 sacks, which was the most in the NFL and the second-most in franchise history. During Harrington’s 11 starts, the offensive line has allowed a total of only seven sacks, which ranks first in the league this season. The offensive line gave up 64 sacks in 1999, 53 in 2000 and 66 last season.

TE Mikahael Ricks’ 13.5 yards per catch average leads all tight ends in the NFL. QB Joey Harrington’s six-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to TE Mikhael Ricks at Arizona (12/8) marked his

12th touchdown pass of the season and Ricks’ third touchdown reception of the year. WR Bill Schroeder’s 37-yard touchdown reception from QB Joey Harrington in the second quarter at Chicago (11/24)

was one-yard shy of Schroeder’s season-long reception. Schroeder’s seven-yard TD reception in the third quarter was his second touchdown of the game and marked his first multi-touchdown game as a Lion and the third of his career.

WR Scotty Anderson’s 34-yard reception in the third quarter at Chicago (11/24) was a season-long reception for the second-year wide receiver. Anderson’s grab set up the Lions’ first lead of the game, 10-7. Anderson finished the game with five receptions for 70 yards. Both represent career-high marks for the second-year receiver.

WR Germane Crowell’s one-yard TD reception on fourth down in the third quarter at Chicago (11/24) put the Lions ahead for the first time in the game, 10-7. It also was his first TD reception since Oct. 21, 2001 when the Lions played the Tennessee Titans at the Silverdome.

The Lions’ 15-play, 69-yard drive in the third quarter at Chicago (11/24) resulted in the one-yard TD reception by Crowell. It was the most plays recorded (15) in any one single drive by the Lions this season.

QB Joey Harrington’s 64-yard TD pass to WR Az-Zahir Hakim at GB (11/10) was the Lions’ longest offensive play from the line of scrimmage this season. It also was a career-long TD pass for Harrington and the longest reception for Hakim as a Lion. It also was the first time the Lions’ offensive unit has scored on its first play of the game since Oct. 14, 1990, when RB Barry Sanders caught a 47-yard TD pass from Gagliano vs. Kansas City.

Hakim’s 64-yard touchdown reception and RB James Stewart’s 56-yard run vs. GB (11/10) are the two highest single-play offensive outputs by the Lions in 2002.

WR Az-Zahir Hakim recorded seven receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown vs. GB (11/10). His 143 yards represented a career-high for Hakim as a Lion and it was the first time a Lions’ receiver broke the century mark in 2002. It also was the second-most single-game yardage total for the five-year veteran in his career.

The Lions offense attempted a season-high 44 pass attempts at GB (11/10). WR Az-Zahir Hakim’s 23-yard TD reception at Buffalo (10/27) was his second receiving touchdown as a Lion. It also

marked QB Joey Harrington’s sixth TD pass of the year. The offensive line played a complete game vs. the Chicago Bears (10/20) as they paved the way for a season-high 192

yards on 39 carries (4.9 avg.) and two rushing touchdowns. They also perfected the two-minute drill as they drove 77 yards down the field to set up Hanson’s 24-yard game-tying field goal. In overtime, the offensive unit was given an opportunity to shine after winning the coin toss and they did just that. After seven consecutive rushing plays for 26 yards, the offense gave Hanson the opportunity to nail a 48-yard game-winning field goal.

RB Aveion Cason’s 36-yard reception in the second quarter vs. Chicago (10/20) was a career-long reception for the second-year running back. Cason’s 57 total yards receiving was a single-game high.

The Lions scored on their opening possession for the first time in 2002 vs. Minnesota (10/13). QB Joey Harrington’s 41-yard touchdown strike to TE Mikhael Ricks capped off the four-play, 80-yard drive.

The Lions’ 14 points scored in the first quarter at Minnesota (10/13) marked the first time the Lions have scored as many points in the first quarter since they played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 22, 1998. The Lions 21 points scored in the first half was the most points scored by the team since they defeated the New York Giants 31-21 on Nov. 19, 2000.

At Minnesota (10/13), the Lions passing attack recorded 25 pass completions, 41 pass attempts and 309 yards passing which all marked a team season-high for the squad.

WR Az-Zahir Hakim's 52-yard reception from QB Joey Harrington vs. New Orleans (9/29) tied a team-long mark for the season set by RB James Stewart vs. Green Bay (9/22). He also finished the game with 98 yards receiving, which is the most receiving yards by a Lion this season.

WR Bill Schroeder's 38-yard touchdown reception from Harrington vs. New Orleans (9/29) marked the first of his career as a Detroit Lion and was also the third-longest touchdown throw of Harrington's career.

RB James Stewart 37-yard run in the final quarter vs. New Orleans (9/29) helped him to surpass the 5,000-yard barrier for his career. He now has 5,068 yards in his eight-year career.

The Lions' game vs. Green Bay (9/22) marked the first time two running backs (James Stewart and Lamont Warren) had touchdown catches of at least 35 yards in same game since 9/25/94 (Cleveland, Leroy Hoard, 65, Eric Metcalf, 57).

The 39-yard touchdown strike from QB Joey Harrington to RB Lamont Warren vs. Green Bay (9/22) was the first touchdown pass of Harrington's career and also represented a career-long touchdown reception for Warren.

RB James Stewart's 52-yard touchdown reception from Harrington versus Green Bay (9/22) was the second-longest reception of his career. Last year, Stewart caught a 56-yard reception at Chicago (12/2).

During the team's opening game of the 2002 season at Miami, WR Az-Zahir Hakim recorded nine receptions, which was a career-high mark for the fifth-year receiver.

Michael Ricks' 49-yard reception vs. Miami (9/8) during the team's opening day game in 2002 marked the longest reception by a Lions tight end since David Sloan caught a 59-yard reception vs. New England on Thanksgiving (11/23/00) of 2000.

Last year, the offense finished sixth in team passing in the NFL by netting 224.8 yards per game. During the 2000 season, the Lions ranked 25th in passing (167.2 yards/gm).

BIG-PLAY CAPABILITY The Lions have been able to move the ball this season as evidenced by their 41 plays accumulated that have gone for 20 yards or more. Ten of the 41 plays are a result of the ground attack, while 31 have been a result of the air attack. Nine of the plays have resulted in a touchdown and 32 have resulted in at least a first down. Last season, the Lions had a total of nine plays go for 30 or more yards through the air, compared to this season, where they already have 15 passing plays of 30 yards or more with three games left PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE OF 20 YARDS OR MORE Yds Qtr Play Player (Passer) Opp Date Result 1. 64 1 Pa A. Hakim (Harrington) @ GB 11/10 TD 2. 56 4 Ru J.Stewart @ GB 11/10 1st Dn 3. 52 4 Pa J. Stewart (Harrington) GB 9/22 TD 52 2 Pa A. Hakim (Harrington) NO 9/29 1st Dn 5. 49 1 Pa M. Ricks (McMahon) @ Mia 9/8 1st Dn 6. 43 3 Pa C. Schlesinger (Harrington) NYJ 11/17 1st Dn 7. 41 1 Pa M. Ricks (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 TD 8. 40 2 Pa A. Hakim (Harrington) NO 9/29 1st Dn 9. 39 1 Ru J.Stewart NYJ 11/17 1st Dn 39 1 Pa L. Warren (Harrington) GB 9/22 TD 11. 38 2 Pa B. Schroeder (Harrington) NO 9/29 TD 12. 37 2 Pa B.Schroeder (Harrington) NYJ 11/17 TD 37 4 Ru J. Stewart @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 14. 36 2 Pa A. Cason (Harrington) CHI 10/20 1st Dn 15. 34 3 Pa M. Ricks (Harrington) NO 9/29 1st Dn 34 3 Pa S. Anderson (Harrington) @ Chi 11/24 1st Dn 17. 32 4 Pa A.Hakim (Harrington) @ GB 11/10 1st Dn 18. 31 1 Pa M. Ricks (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 19 28 2 Pa J.Stewart (Harrington) @AZ 12/8 1st Dn 20. 27 2 Pa S. Anderson (Harrington) NE 11/28 1st Dn 27 3 Ru J. Stewart @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 22. 26 4 Pa A. Cason (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 23. 24 2 Pa C. Schlesinger (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 24 3 Ru J. Stewart CHI 10/20 1st Dn 24 3 Ru J. Stewart CHI 10/20 1st Dn 24 4 Pa B. Schroeder (Harrington) @ Buf 10/27 1st Dn 27. 23 4 Pa B. Schroeder (Harrington) NE 11/28 1st Dn 23 1 Ru E. Drummond NE 11/28 1st Dn 23 4 Pa A. Hakim (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 23 2 Pa A. Hakim (Harrington) @ Buf 10/27 TD 23 3 Ru J. Stewart @ Chi 11/24 TD 32. 22 3 Pa L. Foster (Harrington) NE 11/28 1st Dn 22 2 Pa B. Schroeder (Harrington) @ Buf 10/28 1st Dn 22 3 Pa G.Crowell (Harrington) @Chi 11/24 1st Dn 35. 21 2 Ru J. Stewart NE 11/28 1st Dn 21 2 Pa A. Hakim (McMahon) @ Mia 9/8 1st Dn 21 2 Ru J. Stewart @ Car 9/15 1st Dn 21 3 Pa S. Anderson (McMahon) @ Car 9/15 1st Dn 39. 20 2 Pa A. Hakim (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 TD 20 2 Pa B. Schroeder (Harrington) @ Min 10/13 1st Dn 20 4 Pa J. Stewart (Harrington) CHI 10/20 1st Dn

2002 BIG PLAYS BREAKDOWNS Play 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 Total Run 7 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 Pass 16 8 4 2 1 0 0 0 31 Total 23 10 4 3 1 0 0 0 41 Result 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 Total TD 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 9 1st Dn 20 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 32 Total 23 10 4 3 1 0 0 0 41 Pass (QB) 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 Total Harrington 14 8 3 2 1 0 0 0 28 McMahon 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Total 16 8 4 2 1 0 0 0 31 Pass (Receiver) 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 Total Hakim 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 8 Schroeder 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Ricks 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 Anderson 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Stewart 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 Cason 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Schlesinger 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Warren 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Crowell 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Foster 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total 16 8 4 2 1 0 0 0 31 Run (Player) 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 Total Stewart 6 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 Drummond 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total 7 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 GGEETTTTIINNGG DDEEFFEENNSSIIVVEE With the addition of Kurt Schottenheimer as the team's nneeww defensive coordinator in 2002, the Lions defense will take on a new look. According to NFL.com statistics, the Lions’ two starting cornerbacks (Chris Cash and Todd Lyght) are ranked first and

second respectively in tackles amongst cornerbacks in the NFL. Cash has 78 total tackles, while Lyght has 77 total tackles. CB Todd Lyght has quietly been having a solid year. He currently is in third place on the Lions with 96 tackles, which

also represents a career-high tackle total for the 12-year veteran. DT Luther Elliss’ 13-yard sack on QB Jake Plummer in the first quarter at Arizona (12/8) was his 2.5th sack of the

season and the 27th of his career. DE Kalimba Edward’s recorded a single-game, career-high two sacks on QB Jake Plummer at Arizona (12/8). Edwards

currently leads the team with 5.5 sacks on the season. DE James Hall recorded his second sack of the season on QB Jake Plummer at Arizona (12/8). LB Chris Claiborne deflected a Cardinals QB Jake Plummer pass in the second quarter at Arizona (12/8) and the play

resulted in an interception by Lions CB Todd Lyght. It marked Lyght’s second interception of the season and the 37th of his career.

CB Chris Cash’s interception of QB Tom Brady vs. New England (10/28) marked the first INT of his NFL career. At Chicago (11/24), the defense only allowed the Bears 75 yards rushing on 25 carries (3.0 avg.). LB Barrett Green forced two fumbles at Chicago (11/24). It represented a single-game, career-high mark for the third-

year linebacker. DE Kalimba Edwards’ sack of QB Chris Chandler in the first quarter at Chicago (11/24) was his 3.5th sack of the

season. S Bracy Walker’s five-yard sack of QB Jim Miller in the fourth quarter at Chicago (11/24) marked the first sack of his

career. DE James Hall recorded his first career PAT block vs. the New York Jets (11/17). It was the first time a Lion had blocked

a PAT since Ray Oldham did at Minnesota on 9/20/81. CB Todd Lyght’s interception of QB Chad Pennington vs. the New York Jets (11/17) was his first interception of the

season and the 36th of his 12-year career. S Corey Harris’ seven-yard sack of QB Brett Favre at GB (11/10) was his second sack of the season and the fifth of his

career. LB Donte Curry’s forced fumble in the third quarter on Packers RB Najeh Davenport at GB (11/10) was the third forced

fumble of his career. DT Shaun Rogers recovered a fumble and forced two on the day. Detroit’s defensive unit was a major reason the team defeated Dallas on November 3. The Lions held the Cowboys to only

seven points on the day, which was the fewest points allowed by the team this season. The squad also held the Cowboys to a mere 225 yards of total offense, which was only one yard shy of the team’s best mark this season (224 vs. Chicago on Oct. 20).

In allowing only 71 yards rushing vs. Dallas (11/3), the Lions defense has held opponents to under 90-yards rushing for three consecutive games (89 vs. Chicago, 10/20; 74 at Buffalo, 10/27) for the first time since the 1999 season when Detroit yielded only 61 rushing yards at Carolina (10/24/99), 72 vs. Tampa Bay (10/31/99) and 57 vs. St. Louis (11/7/99). It’s the first time since the 2000 campaign that the Lions have held their opponents to less than 75 rushing yards in consecutive games (53 at N.Y. Giants, 11/19/00 and 66 vs. New England, 11/23/00).

The Lions’ five sacks vs. Dallas (11/3) was a season-best for the defensive unit thus far in 2002. The last time the Lions recorded at least five sacks in a single game was at Minnesota (10/14/01) when they posted six for 46 yards lost.

Both LB Donte` Curry and DE Robert Porcher collected two sacks vs. Dallas (11/3). It marked the first time two Lions’ defenders had multi-sack performances in a single game since Oct. 14, 2001 when both LB Chris Claiborne and DT Shaun Rogers recorded two sacks apiece.

LB Donte` Curry’s two sacks vs. Dallas (11/3) marked the first multi-sack day of his career. It marked the second and third sacks of his career. He also had a career-high two forced fumbles on the day.

DE Kalimba Edwards recorded his second sack of the season at Buffalo (10/27) and added to that total by acquiring a half-a-sack in the third quarter. He now has 2.5 sacks on the season.

CB Chris Cash’s fumble recovery on the muffed kickoff in the second quarter at Buffalo (10/27) helped to set up the Lions go-ahead touchdown run by RB James Stewart with one minute to go until halftime. It was Cash’s first career fumble recovery.

With 3:07 remaining in the game and the Lions down seven points at Buffalo (10/27), S Bracy Walker came up with a big play as he forced RB Travis Henry to fumble deep in their own territory. It was his second forced fumble of the season.

CB Eric Davis’ interception of Bears QB Chris Chandler late in the second quarter was his first INT of the season and 38th of his career.

S Corey Harris’ forced fumble on Bears RB Anthony Thomas at the end of the 3rd quarter was his second forced fumble of the season and the 11th of his career. Harris also came up big when he recorded his first sack of the season late in the fourth quarter to set up the Lions’ game-tying field goal. It marked the second sack of the season for Harris and the fifth of his career.

DT Luther Elliss’ sack of Bears QB Chris Chandler in the first quarter marked the first sack of the year for the eight-year veteran and the 25.5 of his career. Elliss also recorded a forced fumble vs. Chicago (10/20) which was recovered by DT Kelvin Pritchett. On the very next play, RB James Stewart plunged in the endzone for a six-yard TD run.

LB Donte` Curry’s sack of QB Chris Chandler in the second quarter vs. Chicago (10/20) marked the first sack of his career. Curry also recovered his first career fumble after S Corey Harris forced RB Anthony Thomas to fumble in the third quarter.

With James Hall’s 22-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown vs. New Orleans (9/29) and Chris Claiborne’s 20-yard interception return for a touchdown at Minnesota (10/13), the Lions defensive unit has scored a touchdown in consecutive games for the first time since 1997 when DE Tracey Scroggins returned a fumble recovery 17 yards for a touchdown vs. Chicago (11/27) followed by CB Bryant Westbrook’s 64-yard interception return for a touchdown at Miami (12/7).

DE Jared DeVries’ four-yard sack of Daunte Culpepper at Minnesota (10/13) was the first sack of his four-year career. S Corey Harris’ sack of Daunte Culpepper in the second quarter vs. Minnesota (10/13) was his first sack of the season

and the fourth of his 11-year career. CB Corey Harris' interception of New Orleans Saints QB Aaron Brooks in the third quarter marked the 10th interception

of his career. He returned the interception 48 yards, which was the longest interception return of his career. CB Chris Cash recorded a career-best 16 tackles (13 solo) vs. New Orleans (9/29). DE Kalimba Edwards recorded the first sack and forced fumble of his career on QB Aaron Brooks in the first quarter vs.

New Orleans (9/29). DE James Hall returned the fumble 22 yards for his second career touchdown. His first came last season against the Green Bay Packers (11/22) when he returned a fumble from Brett Favre for an eight-yard score. Hall also recorded his first sack of the season, a six-yard loss.

DE Robert Porcher recorded his first sack of the season on QB Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/29). The sack helped to increase his career tally to 86.5 career sacks.

S Brian Walker's sack of Brett Favre versus Green Bay (9/22) was the first sack of the year for the Lions in 2001 and also the fourth sack of his career. Walker's sack also forced Favre to fumble, while DE Robert Porcher recovered. It marked the fourth forced fumble of Walker's career and the fourth fumble recovery of Porcher's career.

SSPPEECCIIAALL TTEEAAMMSS AANNDD MMIISSCCEELLLLAANNEEOOUUSS P John Jett has currently dropped 21 punts inside the 20-yard line, which is tied for fourth in the NFC. Jett has already

eclipsed his mark of 16 punts downed inside the 20-yard line from a season ago in 2001. Jett is also currently ranked fourth in the NFC with a net punting average of 37.4 yards per punt. He has only had seven touchbacks despite his 80 punts.

When the Lions signed both Jeff Gooch and Bracy Walker in the off-season, they expected to get solid special teams play and both have not disappointed. Walker and Gooch have combined for 66 special teams tackles on the season (Gooch-36, Walker-30).

Lions punt returner Eddie Drummond returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown at Arizona (12/8) to give the Lions an early 7-0 lead. It marked the longest punt return for the Lions this season and the second punt return for a touchdown (A. Hakim 72-yard punt return vs. New Orleans). It was the longest punt return by the Lions since Desmond Howarde returned a punt 80 yards at Indianapolis on Oct. 29, 2000.

Rafael Cooper’s 55-yard kickoff return at Arizona (12/8) was the Lions’ second-longest kickoff return of the season. Only Desmond Howard’s 70-yard kickoff return vs. New Orleans was longer.

IINNDDIIVVIIDDUUAALL BBRREEAAKKDDOOWWNNSS CCLLAAIIBBOORRNNEE’’SS CCOONNSSIISSTTEENNCCYY Linebacker Chris Claiborne has developed into the talent the Lions envisioned when they made him the ninth overall draft selection out of the University of Southern California in the 1999 NFL Draft. His impact was felt immediately in 1999 as he started 13 games his rookie season, 14 games his second season in 2000 and was one of only six Lion defenders last year to start all 16 games. Claiborne filled the weak-side linebacker slot his first two seasons, but was reverted back to his college position of middle linebacker four games into last season’s campaign. He responded by breathing fire into the defensive corps and ended up leading the team with 163 tackles (92 solo), which was the fifth-best single-season tackle posting in franchise history. This season, he has continued to excel. He currently leads the team with 122 tackles (75 solo) and is tied for the fourth–most interceptions in the NFL with three. With the score locked at 20 apiece and less than four minutes remaining in regulation, LB Chris Claiborne shut down a

Cardinals drive as he recorded his fourth sack of the season on a third down and forced the Cardinals to punt. Claiborne deflected a Cardinals QB Jake Plummer pass in the second quarter at Arizona (12/8) and the play resulted in an

interception by Lions CB Todd Lyght. Claiborne’s block punt vs. the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving (11/28) was Detroit’s first blocked punt of the

season and the first blocked punt by a Detroit player since Larry Foster blocked one on Nov. 19, 2000 vs. the New York Giants. Claiborne’s 13 tackles at Chicago (11/24) helped him to surpass the century mark in tackles for the third consecutive

season (125 in 2000 and 167 in 2001), and it nearly marked the fourth as he recorded 97 during his rookie season in 1999. Claiborne recorded his third sack of the season on QB Chad Pennington vs. the New York Jets (11/17). Claiborne’s sack of QB Chad Hutchinson vs. Dallas (11/3) was his second sack of the season and the eighth of his career. Claiborne’s sack at Buffalo (10/27) of QB Drew Bledsoe marked his first sack of

the season and the seventh of his career. Claiborne’s 20-yard interception return for a touchdown at Minnesota (10/13)

marked his first career touchdown, third interception of the season and the sixth of his career. Claiborne’s three interceptions in as many games (Week 3-5) is the most by a Lions defender since S Willie Clay intercepted a pass in each of the final three games of the 1995 season. Claiborne’s interception of New Orleans QB Aaron Brooks marked his second

interception of the season and the fifth of his career. Claiborne’s interception of Brett Favre versus Green Bay (9/22) marked the fourth in

recorded a career-high 17 tackles (eight solo) with four tackles being for a loss. Claiborne led the Lions in tackles with a career single-season high 163 stops (93 solo)

middle linebacker for the final 12 games of the season. Claiborne’s 163 tackles were tsince 1973.

RROOOOKKIIEE OONN TTHHEE RRIISSEE Lions’ rookie signal caller Joey Harrington assumed the duties as the Lions’ starting quarhome opener vs. Green Bay September 22, 2002. Harrington was the third player selected University of Oregon. His leadership and ability to run the Lions offensive troops has prod QB Joey Harrington has led the Lions to three victories (26-21 vs. New Orleans (9/2

and 9-7 vs. Dallas (11/3)) and nearly pulled off three come-from-behind victories in th31-24 loss at Minnesota and 17-24 loss at Buffalo. Harrington engineered late-minuteDetroit to either go-ahead or tie the game as the Lions fell short deep in their opponenwith :35 remaining; at Minnesota: at Min 10 with :17 remaining, at Buffalo: at Buf 20

Among league passers, Harrington has the lowest sack per pass attempt percentage (sein the NFL.

Harrington’s six-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to TE Mikhael Ricks at Ariztouchdown pass of the season, which is the most for a Lions’ rookie quarterback in fra

With 152 yards passing at Arizona (12/8), Harrington (2,294) moved past former Lion(2,238, 1979) and Charlie Batch (2,178, 1998) to became the all-time passing-yards lquarterbacks.

Versus New England (11/28), Harrington’s 44 pass attempts tied his previous single-gwhen the Lions played the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 10, 2002. Also, his 22 pass commarked the second-most completions in a single game for the rookie. Only his 25 comeclipsed his mark for the most completions in a single game.

Among league passers who have attempted 180 passes or more, Harrington has the lowpercentage (seven sacks/391 attempts for 1.76%) in the NFL.

Harrington’s one-yard touchdown strike to WR Germane Crowell on fourth down inwas his 11th touchdown of the season. He now needs one more touchdown pass to throrookie in franchise history.

Harrington’s 42 pass attempts at Buffalo (10/27) marked a then career-high for the rooattempts by a rookie signal caller in franchise history.

Known for his ten fourth-quarter, come-from-behind heroics at the University of Oregtotal vs. Dallas (11/3) when he engineered an eight-play, 38-yard drive with under two

Most Tackles—Season (Since 1973) Player Tackles Season 1. Chris Spielman 195 1994 2. Stephen Boyd 192 1997 3. Stephen Boyd 184 1999 4. Stephen Boyd 166 2000 5. Chris Claiborne 163 2001

terception of his career. He also

in 2001, and started as the team’s he fifth-best Lions’ seasonal tally

terback in Detroit’s regular season in the 2002 NFL Draft out of the uced some impressive numbers.

9), 23-20 OT vs. Chicago (10/20) e Lions’ 37-31 loss to Green Bay,

drives in three losses to position t’s territory (vs. Green Bay: at GB 34 with 2:00 remaining). ven sacks/428 attempts for 1.61%)

ona (12/8) marked his 12th nchise history. s’ rookie quarterbacks Jeff Komlo eader among Lions’ rookie

ame best mark of 44 attempts set pletions vs. New England (11/28)

pletions at Minnesota (10/13)

est sack per pass attempt

the third quarter at Chicago (11/24) w for the most TD passes as a

kie and was the most passing

on, Harrington added to his NFL minutes remaining to set up K

Jason Hanson’s 43-yard game-winning field goal. It marked the second fourth-quarter comeback of his NFL career. His first fourth-quarter come-from-behind victory was vs. Chicago (10/20). With the Lions trailing 17-20 with 2:21 remaining in the game, Harrington completed five consecutive passes for 73 yards during the drive, which set up Jason Hanson’s 24-yard field goal to push the game into overtime.

Harrington’s 25 pass completions, 41 pass attempts and 309 yards passing at Minnesota (10/13) marked a team season-high, career-high and a franchise rookie passing-high for a quarterback. His two touchdown passes also tied a career game-high and franchise-high for a rookie quarterback (tied with four other Lions rookie quarterbacks).

He had a then-career day vs. New Orleans (9/29) after completing 20-of-35 pass attempts for 267 yards and one touchdown pass in the Lions first win of the season.

Most Passing Yards (Rookie)-- Season Player Yds Att Cmp Cmp% TD Int Rtg Year 1. Joey Harrington 2,294 428 215 50.2 12 16 60.1 2002 2. Jeff Komlo 2,238 368 183 49.7 11 23 52.8 1979 3. Charlie Batch 2,178 303 173 57.1 11 6 83.5 1998 4. Rodney Peete 1,479 195 103 52.8 5 9 67.0 1989 5. Fred Enke 1,328 221 100 45.2 11 17 49.4 1948 Most Passing Yards (Rookie)—Game Player Yds Opp Date 1. Joey Harrington 309 at Min 10/13/02 2. Jeff Komlo 289 vs. Atl 9/23/79 3. Rodney Peete 273 at Hou 11/5/89 4. Charlie Batch 268 at Chi 10/4/98 Rodney Peete 268 at TB 10/15/89 6. Joey Harrington 267 vs. NO 9/29/02 Most Touchdown Passes (Rookie)—Season Player TD Att Cmp Cmp% Yds Int Rtg Year 1. Joey Harrington 12 428 215 50.2 2,294 16 60.1 2002

Jeff Komlo 11 368 183 49.7 2,238 23 52.8 1979 Charlie Batch 11 303 173 57.1 2,178 6 83.5 1998 Fred Enke 11 221 100 45.2 1,328 17 49.4 1948 Most Touchdown Passes (Rookie)—Game Player TD Opp Date 1. Joey Harrington 2 vs. GB 9/22/02 Joey Harrington 2 at Min 10/13/02 Joey Harrington 2 at GB 11/10/02 Joey Harrington 2 vs. NYJ 11/17/02

Jeff Komlo 2 vs. Atl 9/23/79 Rodney Peete 2 vs. GB 11/12/89 Charlie Batch 2 at Chi 10/4/98 Charlie Batch 2 vs. GB 10/15/98 Charlie Batch 2 at TB 11/22/98 Charlie Batch 2 at Jax 12/6/98 Mike McMahon 2 at Pit 12/23/01 Most Pass Attempts (Rookie)—Season Player Att Cmp Cmp% Yds TD Int Rtg Year 1. Joey Harrington 428 215 50.2 2,294 12 16 60.1 2002 2. Jeff Komlo 368 183 49.7 2,238 11 23 52.8 1979 3. Charlie Batch 303 173 57.1 2,178 11 6 83.5 1998 4. Fred Enke 221 100 45.2 1,328 11 17 49.4 1948 5. Rodney Peete 195 103 52.8 1,479 5 9 67.0 1989 Most Pass Attempts (Rookie)—Game Player Att Opp Date 1. Joey Harrington 44 NE 11/28/02 2. Joey Harrington 44 at GB 11/10/02 3. Joey Harrington 42 at Buf 10/27/02 4. Joey Harrington 41 at Min 10/13/02 5. Joey Harrington 40 at Chi 11/24/02 6. Charlie Batch 40 at Min 9/20/98 7. Joey Harrington 37 at Arz 12/8/02 Fred Enke 37 at LA 9/22/48 Charlie Batch 37 vs. Min 10/25/98 10. Rodney Peete 36 vs. Min 10/22/89 11. Joey Harrington 35 vs. NO 9/29/02 Joey Harrington 35 vs. GB 9/22/02 Most Pass Completions (Rookie)—Season Player Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD Int Rtg Year 1. Joey Harrington 215 428 50.2 2,294 12 16 60.1 2002 1. Jeff Komlo 183 368 49.7 2,238 11 23 52.8 1979 2. Charlie Batch 173 303 57.1 2,178 11 6 83.5 1998 4. Fred Enke 100 221 45.2 1,328 11 17 49.4 1948

5. Rodney Peete 103 195 52.8 1,478 5 9 67.0 1989

Most Pass Completions (Rookie)—Game Player Cmp Opp Date 1. Joey Harrington 25 at Min 10/13/02 2. Joey Harrington 22 NE 11/28/02 3. Joey Harrington 21 at Chi 11/24/02 4. Joey Harrington 20 vs. NO 9/29/02 Joey Harrington 20 at Buf 10/27/02 Joey Harrington 20 at GB 11/10/02

Joey Harrington 20 at Arz 12/8/02 Charlie Batch 20 at Min 9/20/98

Charlie Batch 20 vs. Min 10/25/98 Highest Completion Percentage—Season (min. 100 att.) Player Cmp% Att Cmp Yds TD Int Rtg Year 1. Charlie Batch 57.1 303 173 2,178 11 6 83.5 1998 2. Rodney Peete 52.8 195 103 1,478 5 9 67.0 1989 3. Joey Harrington 50.2 428 215 2,294 12 16 60.1 2002 3. Jeff Komlo 49.7 368 183 2,238 11 23 52.8 1979 5. Mike McMahon 46.1 115 53 671 3 1 69.9 2001 Highest Passing Rating-- Season (min. 100 att.) Player Rtg Att Cmp Cmp% Yds TD Int Year 1. Charlie Batch 83.5 303 173 57.1 2,178 11 6 1998 2. Mike McMahon 69.9 115 53 46.1 671 3 1 2001 3. Rodney Peete 67.0 195 103 52.8 1,479 5 9 1989 4. Joey Harrington 60.1 428 215 50.2 2,294 12 16 2002

. Jeff Komlo 52.8 368 183 49.7 2,238 11 23 1979 5 “LITTLE MAN” STEWART MAKING BIG IMPRESSION RB James Stewart continues to prove over and over again that he is the workhorse running weapon that the Lions envisioned when they signed him as an unrestricted free agent from Jacksonville Feb. 14, 2000. Thus far in 2002, Stewart has rushed for 962 yards on 208 carries (4.6 avg.) and has caught 42 receptions for 311 yards (7.4 avg.). Stewart currently has 1,273 all-purpose yards and is averaging 5.1 yards per touch this season. At Chicago (11/24), RB James Stewart surpassed the 1,000-yard all-purpose mark, which is the third time in his career he

has accomplished such a feat (1,180 in 1999 with Jacksonville and 1,523 in 2000 with Detroit. Stewart’s three catches for 34 yards at Arizona (12/8), including his 28-yard reception in the second quarter, helped him

surpass his single-season career-best mark of 41 receptions caught during the 1997 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stewart currently has 42 receptions on the season. He now needs only 26 yards to surpass his single-season career-best mark for receiving yards.

Stewart is currently ranked fifth in the NFC with 962 yards rushing and with only 38 more yards rushing this season, Stewart will reach the 1,000-yard mark for the second time in his career (1,184 yards in 2000). Stewart’s run to 1,000 yards will mark the 16th time a player has rushed for 1,000 yards in a single season in Lions’ history. Stewart currently has gained 2,831 yards since signing with Detroit prior to the 2000 season. His 2,831 yards rank him in eighth place on the Lions’ all-time career rushing yards list. He needs 169 rushing yards to reach 3,000 as a Lion and become only the eighth player in franchise history to hit that plateau. He needs 242 yards to move past Mel Farr (3,072, 1967-73) for seventh place on the Lions’ all-time career rushing chart.

Stewart is tied for the fourth-best average in the NFL in yards per rushing attempt (4.6) for running backs that have a minimum of 200 carries. Only Minnesota RB Michael Bennett (5.5), Denver RB Clinton Portis (5.1) and Kansas City RB Priest Holmes (4.9) own a better mark.

Stewart’s 23-yard touchdown run in the third quarter at Chicago (11/24) was a season-long TD run for the eight-year veteran. It marked his fourth rushing TD of the season and the third against the Bears on the year.

Stewart recorded the 13th 100-yard rushing game of his career at GB (11/10) when he carried the ball 15 times for 122 yards, which included a career-long 56-yard run. The 8.1 yards per carry average was the best single-game mark on the season for the eight-year veteran.

Stewart’s 12-yard reception on fourth-and-three with 1:54 remaining vs. Dallas (11/3) helped to set up K Jason Hanson’s game-winning 43-yard field goal. It was the second fourth-quarter comeback victory by the Lions in 2002. Stewart recorded a career-high eight receptions for 53 yards at Buffalo (10/27).

Stewart’s two-yard TD run at Buffalo (10/27) marked his third rushing touchdown of the season Stewart had a career day vs. Chicago (10/20) when he posted career-high marks in rushing yards (172) and combined

yardage (200 – 172 rushing and 28 receiving). He carried the ball 32 times for a 5.4-yard per carry average along with two rushing touchdowns (first time this season). He also caught two passes for 28 yards. It marked the first time a Lions running back had rushed for 100 yards since he did it last season on Thanksgiving Day vs. Green Bay (102 yards) on Nov. 22, 2001. It was the 19th highest single-game rushing total by a running back in franchise history and it also marked the most yards by a Lions running back since Barry Sanders rushed for 184 yards vs. the New York Jets on December 21, 1997.

The Lions are 8-3 (.727) in games that Stewart records more-than-20 rushing attempts. Stewart’s 37-yard run in the final quarter vs. New Orleans (9/29) helped him to surpass the 5,000-yard barrier for his

career.

Stewart's 52-yard touchdown reception from Harrington versus Green Bay (9/22) was the second-longest reception of his career. Last year, Stewart caught a 56-yard reception at Chicago (12/2). Stewart was mightily productive when he touched the ball last season. He recorded 166 touches (143 rushes and 23

receptions) for a combined tally of 927 total yards, averaging 5.6 yards per touch. Of the 11 games Stewart played in 2001, he has averaged over 5.0 rushing yards per game in five of those contests. He

rushed 13 times for 88 yards (6.8 avg.) vs. St. Louis Oct. 8, 16 times for 108 yards (6.8 avg.) at Minnesota Oct. 14, 14 times for 102 yards (7.3 avg.) vs. Green Bay Nov. 22, 15 times for 78 yards (5.2 avg.) at Tampa Bay Dec. 9 and 13 times for 69 yards (5.3 avg.) in the Lions’ season finale win over Dallas Jan. 6.

At Chicago Dec. 2, Stewart scored his only rushing touchdown of the season, a three-yard run, and caught a career-long 53-yard pass on the Lions’ 95-yard touchdown scoring drive in the first quarter. The 95-yard drive (10 plays, 5:55) marked the longest scoring drive (yardage) of the season for the Lions.

After missing four-straight games due to an ankle injury, Stewart rushed for his 11th career 100-yard game (fifth as Lions and second of 2001) vs. Green Bay Nov. 22. He recorded 102 yards on 14 carries (7.3 avg.) and had a season-long run of 38 yards. He was a major part of the Lions’ rushing attack that gained 167 yards, after averaging 53 yards in the previous five-game span.

Stewart rushed for a season-high 108 yards at Minnesota Oct. 14 on 16 carries (6.8 avg.). His 100-yard rushing effort was the 10th of his career and the fourth since joining the Lions prior to 2000 season. He also caught three passes for 22 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown that sparked the Lions’ offense in the second half.

Oct. 8 vs. St. Louis, Stewart had 13 carries for 88 yards (6.8 avg.), including a then season-long run of 30 yards. He also caught four passes for 36 yards.

Stewart is in the NFL record books as one of five players in league history to rush for five touchdowns in a game (vs. Philadelphia 10/12/97).

Stewart in the Detroit Lions Rushing Books Most Yards—Season Player Yds. Att. Avg. TD Year 1. Barry Sanders 2,053 335 6.1 11 1997 2. Barry Sanders 1,883 331 5.7 7 1994 3. Barry Sanders 1,553 307 5.1 11 1996 4. Barry Sanders 1,548 342 4.5 16 1991 5. Barry Sanders 1,500 314 4.8 11 1995 6. Barry Sanders 1,491 343 4.3 4 1998 7. Barry Sanders 1,470 280 5.3 14 1989 8. Billy Sims 1,437 296 4.9 13 1981 9. Barry Sanders 1,352 312 4.3 9 1992 10. Barry Sanders 1,304 255 5.1 13 1990 11. Billy Sims 1,303 313 4.2 13 1980 12. James Stewart 1,184 339 3.5 10 2000 Most Attempts—Season Player Att. Yds. Avg. TD Year 1. Barry Sanders 343 1,491 4.3 4 1998 2. Barry Sanders 342 1,548 4.5 16 1991 3. James Stewart 339 1,184 3.5 10 2000 Most Attempts--Game Player Att. Opp. Date 1. Barry Sanders 40 at Dal 9-19-94 2. James Stewart 37 at NYJ 12-17-00 Most Rushing Touchdowns--Season Player TD Att. Yds. Avg. Year 1. Barry Sanders 16 342 1,548 4.5 1991 2. Barry Sanders 14 280 1,470 5.3 1989 3. Billy Sims 13 313 1,303 4.2 1980 Billy Sims 13 296 1,437 4.9 1981 Barry Sanders 13 255 1,304 5.1 1990 6. Barry Sanders 11 314 1,500 4.8 1995 Barry Sanders 11 307 1,553 5.1 1996 Barry Sanders 11 335 2,053 6.1 1997 9. James Stewart 10 339 1,184 3.5 2000 Most Rushing Touchdowns—Game Player TDs Opp. Date 1. Barry Sanders 4 at Min 11-24-91 2. Dutch Clark 3 vs. Bkn 10-22-34 Ernie Caddel 3 vs. Pit 11-4-34 Ernie Caddel 3 vs. Phi 9-20-35 Jim Ninowski 3 at LARm 10-30-60 Greg Landry 3 at Chi 10-1-72

Billy Sims 3 at LARm 9-7-80 James Jones 3 vs. GB 10-9-83 Barry Sanders 3 at Atl 12-24-89 Barry Sanders 3 vs. TB 9-29-91 Barry Sanders 3 vs. Cle 10-8-95 Tommy Vardell 3 vs. Min 11-16-97 Barry Sanders 3 vs. Chi 11-27-97 Barry Sanders 3 vs. Cin 9-12-98 James Stewart 3 at TB 10-19-00

Lions 170-yards-or-more Rushing Games Player Yds Opp Date

1. Barry Sanders 237 vs. TB 11-13-94 2. Barry Sanders 220 at Min 11-24-91 3. Barry Sanders 216 vs. Ind 11-23-97 4. Barry Sanders 215 at TB 10-12-97 5. Bob Hoernschemeyer 198vs. NYY 11-23-50 6. Mel Farr 197 at Min 11-12-67 7. Dutch Clark 194 vs. Cin 10-28-34 Barry Sanders 194 at Dal 9-19-94 9. Billy Sims 189 at GB 11-20-83 10. Barry Sanders 188 vs. GB 12-4-94 11. Barry Sanders 187 vs. TB 11/7/93 12. Barry Sanders 185 vs. Cin 9/13/98 13. Barry Sanders 184 vs. GB 10/28/89 Barry Sanders 184vs. NYJ 12/21/97 15. Barry Sanders 179 at Ind 9/22/91 16. Barry Sanders 176 LARd 12/10/90 17. Barry Sanders 175 at SF 12/23/96 18. James Jones 174 at Min 9/7/86 19. James Stewart 172 vs. Chi 10/20/02 Most Attempts--Game

Player Att Opp Date 1. Barry Sanders 40 at Dal 9/19/94 2. James Stewart 37 at NYJ 12/17/00 3. Billy Sims 36 at GB 11/20/83 James Jones 36 vs. Mia 10/27/85 James Jones 36 at Min 9/7/86 6. Horace King 32 vs. NE 9/12/83 Barry Sanders 32 vs. Mia 9/15/91 Barry Sanders 32 at NE 9/12/93 James Stewart 32 vs. Chi 10/22/02

GETTING A KICK OUT OF HANSON In two-time Pro Bowler Jason Hanson, the Lions are blessed with one of the NFL's top all-around kickers. He is deadly accurate inside the 50-yard line, and vs. Minnesota (10/13), he became the Lions’ all-time franchise leader in field goals after nailing the 245th of his career, surpassing former Lion great Eddie Murray. Versus New England (11/28), Hanson became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer after nailing four field goals. On the season, Hanson is 20-for-23 on field goal attempts.

K Jason Hanson now ranks first in field goals made for the franchise (259) and points scored (1,129). He is also ranked in second-place on three of the Lions’ major career scoring and kicking records. His career totals of 324 field goal attempts, 352 extra points and 357 extra points attempted all trail Eddie Murray’s career totals. Murray’s career totals include 244 field goals in 325 attempts, 1,113 points scored and 381 extra points in 386 attempts.

Hanson’s 26 and 20-yard field goals at Arizona marked his 19th and 20th field goals of the season. Hanson has now booted at least 20 field goals in each of the last six seasons and it also marked the ninth time in his career he has accomplished such a feat.

Hanson’s four field goals (23, 45, 39, 46) vs. New England (11/28) on Thanksgiving helped him to surpass Eddie Murray to become the franchise’s all-time scoring leader). Coming into the game, he needed five points to surpass Murray’s mark of 1,109 points. His 45-yard field goal in the second quarter helped him break the mark.

Hanson’s three field goals (42,44 and 43) vs. Dallas (11/3) helped the Lions defeat the Cowboys 9-7. His 43-yarder with less than two minutes remaining in regulation ended up being the game-winner. The last time Hanson scored all of the Lions’ points was in a 12-15 loss at Tampa Bay on 12/9/01. The last Lions win with Hanson being the lone point-scorer was at Washington (15-10) on 9/10/00.

Hanson nailed a 35-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter at Buffalo (10/27) to pull the Lions within seven points. Hanson went three-for-four on field goal attempts vs. Chicago (10/20) and nailed a 24-yarder to send it into overtime and a

48-yard field goal in overtime to seal the Lions victory. He made a 30, 24 and a 48-yard attempt on the day and missed a 55-yard field goal early in the first quarter.

Hanson’s 49-yard field goal vs. Minnesota (10/13) marked the 245th field goal of his career and made him the franchise’s all-time leader in field goals made.

Hanson's 37-yard field goal in the fourth quarter vs. the New Orleans Saints (9/29) was his fourth field goal of the game. It also tied him with former Lions great Eddie Murray for the most field goals kicked in franchise history (244). The Lions are 12-1 when Hanson kicks at least four field goals in a game.

Hanson's 33-yard field goal in the first quarter vs. Green Bay (9/22) marked the first field goal ever scored inside Ford Field.

Hanson also made his 21st career field goal from 50-yards or more at Tampa Bay Dec. 9, 2001 when he connected on a 50-yarder. In doing so, he became the sixth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat.

By connecting on a 54-yarder vs. Green Bay Nov. 22, Hanson became the eighth player in NFL history to record at least 20 career 50-yard field goals. The 54-yarder tied (accomplished four other times) for the third longest field goal made in Lions’ history. He also nailed a 33-yarder vs. the Packers, as he finished the day two-for-two on field goal attempts.

On the first extra point Hanson kicked at Arizona Nov. 18, he became the second player in Lions' history to score 1,000 career points. The first player in Lions’ history to reach that mark was Eddie Murray, who scored 1,113 points during his 12-year career (1980-91) in Detroit.

His seven points in the 2000 season finale vs. Chicago put him over the 100-point plateau for the sixth time in his first nine NFL seasons (101 points), and fourth year in a row. Among his 100-point seasons, he holds the top two spots on the team's all-time seasonal scoring list -- a team-record 132 points in 1995 and 130 points in '93.

Detroit is 46-28 (.621) during Hanson's career when he kicks two-or-more field goals in a game. Also, the club is 26-9 (.743) when Hanson kicks three-or-more field goals, and is 12-2 (.857) when he makes at least four field goals in a contest.

Hanson in the Detroit Lions Record Books Most Points—Career Player Total Years 1. Jason Hanson 1,129 1992 2. Eddie Murray 1,113 1980-91 3. Barry Sanders 654 1989-98 Most Points—Season Player Total Year 1. Jason Hanson 132 1995 2. Jason Hanson 130 1993 3. Doak Walker 128 1950 4. Eddie Murray 121 1981 5. Jason Hanson 117 1997 6. Eddie Murray 116 1980 7. Jason Hanson 114 1998 8. Eddie Murray 113 1983 9. Eddie Murray 109 1985 10. Doak Walker 106 1954 Jason Hanson 106 1999 Most Extra Points—Career Player XP Years 1. Eddie Murray 381 1980-91 2. Jason Hanson 352 1992- 3. Errol Mann 213 1969-76 4. Doak Walker 183 1950-55 Most Extra Points—Season Player XP Year 1. Jason Hanson 48 1995

2. Eddie Murray 46 1981 3. Doak Walker 43 1951 Doak Walker 43 1954 5. Errol Mann 41 1970 6. Eddie Murray 40 1991 7. Jason Hanson 39 1994 Jason Hanson 39 1997 Most Field Goals—Career Player FG Years 1. Jason Hanson 259 1992 2. Eddie Murray 244 1980-91 3. Errol Mann 141 1969-76 Most Field Goals—Season Player FG Year 1. Jason Hanson 34 1993 2. Jason Hanson 29 1998 3. Jason Hanson 28 1995 4. Eddie Murray 27 1980 5. Eddie Murray 26 1985 Jason Hanson 26 1997 Jason Hanson 26 1999 Most Field Goals—Game Player FG Opp. Date 1. Garo Yepremian 6 at Min 11/13/66 Jason Hanson vs. Min 10/17/99 3. Eddie Murray 5 at GB 9/14/80 Jason Hanson vs. Was 9/10/00 4. (22 times) most recent –

Jason Hanson 4 vs. NE 11/28/02 Longest Field Goals Player Yds. Opp. Date 1. Jason Hanson 56 vs. Cle 10/8/95 2. Jason Hanson 55 vs. Ind 11/23/97 3. Glenn Presnell 54 at GB 10/7/34 Eddie Murray 54 at Cin 12/11/83 #Eddie Murray 54 at SF 12/31/83 Jason Hanson 54 vs. Was 9/10/00 Jason Hanson 54 vs. GB 11/22/01 Highest FG %—Career (min. 100 att.) Player FG% FG/FGA Years 1. Jason Hanson 80.00 259/324 1992- 2. Eddie Murray 75.08 244/325 1980-91 3. Errol Mann 65.89 141/214 1969-76 4. Jim Martin 44.80 56/125 1951-61 5. Wayne Walker 40.46 53/131 1958-72 Most 50+-Yard Field Goals Player FG Years 1. Morten Andersen 40 1982- 2. Jason Elam 28 1993- 3. Nick Lowrey 22 1978, ’80-96 4. Eddie Murray 21 1980-95,’97, ’99-00 Al Del Greco 21 1984-00 Jason Hanson 21 1992- John Kasay 21 1991-

PORCHER’S PRESSURES DE Robert Porcher is the Lions’ leader in career quarterback sacks by registering 90.5, having surpassed Al “Bubba” Baker’s previous record of 75.5 career QB takedowns early in the 2001 season. On Jan. 2, 2002, Porcher was named to his third Pro Bowl in the past five seasons, after having a solid year with 11.0 sacks and four multi-sack games. DE Robert Porcher’s sack of QB Brett Favre at GB (11/10) was his fifth sack of the season and helped him to surpass the

90-sack mark for his career. He was also credited with a forced fumble on the play, marking the second time during the season and the 22nd of his career.

Porcher’s two sacks vs. Dallas QB Chad Hutchinson represented his third and fourth sack of the season and marked the 21st multi-sack outing of his career. His second sack came during a critical time in the game. With 48 seconds remaining in regulation, Porcher’s 11-yard sack of Hutchinson chewed both an extra down and time off the clock.

Porcher’s nine-yard sack of Bills QB Drew Bledsoe at Buffalo (10/27) was his second sack of the season and the 87.5th of his career.

Porcher recorded the 600th tackle of his career vs. Chicago (10/20) when he dropped Bears RB Anthony Thomas. Porcher is currently ranked eighth on the Lions’ all-time tackle chart.

Porcher recorded his first sack of the season on QB Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/29). The sack helped to increase his career tally to 86.5 career sacks.

During the inaugural game at Ford Field vs. Green Bay (9/22), Porcher's fumble recovery of Brett Favre's fumble marked the fourth fumble recovery of Porcher's career.

In the Lions’ first win of the season vs. Minnesota Dec. 16, Porcher recorded two sacks, which was his 21st career multi-sack game and fourth of the 2001 season.

At San Francisco Nov. 4, Porcher collected his 20th career multi-sack game, by recording two sacks (14 yards loss), and he also caused a fumble. On his first sack, he surpassed the 80-sack mark for his career, becoming the first player in Lions’ history to reach that mark.

Porcher collected his 19th career multi-sack outing with a two-sack performance at Minnesota Oct. 14. Porcher became the Lions’ leader in career quarterback sacks on his first of two sacks against Cleveland Sept. 23. He

broke Al “Bubba” Baker’s mark of 75.5 that he recorded from 1978-82. Porcher recorded his 18th career multi-sack effort at Cleveland Sept. 23 with a two-sack effort. Porcher’s 73 sacks since 1996 are the third-most quarterback takedowns recorded by any NFL player in that span. Only

New York Giants’ DE Michael Strahan ( ) and Tampa Bay’s LB Simeon Rice ( ) have recorded more sacks during that span.

Porcher also ranks eighth on the Lions’ career tackles list (since 1973) with 610 career stops. He is behind Jimmy Williams, who stands in seventh place with 653.

Lions’ Most Quarterback Sacks-- Career Player Sacks Years 1. Robert Porcher 90.5 1992- 2. Al “Bubba” Baker 75.5 1978-82 3. Mike Cofer 63 1983-92 4. William Gay 61 1978-87 5. Tracy Scroggins 60.5 1992-2001 Lions’ Most Quarterback Sacks-- Season Player Sacks Year 1. Al “Bubba” Baker 23 1978 2. Al “Bubba” Baker 18 1980 3. Al “Bubba” Baker 16 1979 4. Robert Porcher 15 1999 5. William Gay 13.5 1983 6. Doug English 13 1983 7. Robert Porcher 12.5 1997 8. Dave Pureifry 12 1981 Mike Cofer 12 1988 10. Robert Porcher 11.5 1998 Lions' Most Tackles—Career (Since 1973 Unofficial) Player Tackles Years 1. Chris Spielman 1,138 1988-95 2. Bennie Blades 815 1988-96 3. Stephen Boyd 772 1995- 4. Ken Fantetti 706 1979-85 5. Doug English 696 1975-79, 81-85 6. Charlie Weaver 691 1971-81 7. Jimmy Williams 653 1982-90 8. Robert Porcher 622 1992-

Most Sacks in NFL Since 1996 Player 2002 Total 1. Michael Strahan, NYG 11.0 82.5 2. Simeon Rice, TB 14.5 76.0 3. Robert Porcher, Det 5.0 73.0 4. John Randle, Sea 3.0 68.5 5. Michael McCrary, Bal 2.0 64.5 Porcher’s Multi-Sack Outings Date Opp. Sacks 11/25/93 CHI 1.5 12/13/93 at Pho 2.0 10/23/94 CHI 2.0 9/17/95 ARZ 2.0 10/6/96 ATL 2.0 9/7/97 TB 2.0 10/12/97 at TB 1.5 11/23/97 IND 3.5 9/28/98 TB 1.5 11/8/98 at Phi 2.0 11/15/98 CHI 2.0 12/20/98 ATL 2.5 9/12/99 at Sea 3.0 10/24/99 at Car 1.5 12/12/99 at TB 3.0 11/12/00 ATL 2.0 11/19/00 at NYG 3.0 9/23/01 at Cle 2.0 10/14/01 at Min 2.0 11/4/01 at SF 2.0 12/16/01 MIN 2.0 11/3/02 DAL 2.0

DON’T MESS WITH ROGERS Second-year DT Shaun Rogers made his presence known along the defensive front after being drafted by the Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. The Lions traded up into the second round to make him the 61st player taken in the league’s annual selection meeting. Rogers led all defensive lineman in the NFL with 97 total tackles. DT Shaun Rogers recorded his second sack of the season on QB Jake Plummer at Arizona (12/8). Rogers’ seven-yard sack at Chicago (11/24) was the first sack of the season for the second-year player. Rogers finished his rookie campaign ranking third on the team with 97 tackles (determined by coaches film review), and

had 62 solo stops. He illustrated the ability to make tackles despite double teams and contributed on defense in both rushing and passing situations. He started and played in all 16 games for the Lions during his first season in the NFL.

According to coaches’ film review, Rogers garnered 13 tackles for losses in 2001. Rogers 97 tackles are the most by a Lions’ defensive lineman since Michael Cofer garnered 107 defensive stops in 1984. According to press box statistics, Rogers accumulated 81 tackles (60 solo), which was the highest output among all

defensive linemen in the NFL last season. Rogers swarmed up 10 tackles (seven solo) in the Lions’ win vs. Dallas Jan. 6 in the 2001 season’s final game. His 10-

tackle performance was his third double-digit tackle outing of his rookie season. One of his 10 tackles occurred behind the line of scrimmage and he knocked down one pass in the game.

Rogers upped his 2001 sacks tally to 3.0 by accumulating a half-of-a-sack at Tampa Bay Dec. 9. After coaches film review, Rogers was credited with 10 tackles vs. Green Bay Nov. 22 (second 10-tackle performance of

season), and registered a season-high three tackles for losses. Nov. 11 vs. Tampa Bay, Rogers added to his sacks tally on the season with one quarterback takedown (five-yard loss)

against the Buccaneers. He placed his stamp on the Lions’ attempt at their first win of the season when he blocked two field goal attempts at San

Francisco Nov. 4. His second FG block was on a 19-yard attempt with 1:56 left in the fourth quarter that gave the Lions a chance to tie the game with one final drive. Rogers also blocked a 49-yard attempt in the second quarter of the game. His blocked field goal marked the first FG block since James Jones batted an attempt away at New Orleans Sept. 3, 2000.

Rogers recorded his first double-digit tackle outing of his career when he collected 11 tackles vs. Tennessee Oct. 21. Rogers collected his first career sack and first career multi-sack outing (1.5 for nine yards loss) at Minnesota Oct. 14. He batted down two passes for the first time in his career at Chicago Dec. 2, and recorded a total of six passes defensed on

the season. Eight defensive tackles and six defensive ends (14 defensive linemen) were drafted in front of Rogers in the 2001 NFL

Draft. Among those drafted ahead of Rogers, he accumulated (based on press box statistics) more tackles than any other player in that group. In fact, Rogers had 27 more tackles than the next highest tally accumulated by Cleveland DT Gerard Warren (61 tackles). Warren was the top defensive lineman taken in the 2001 Draft with the third overall pick.

2001 NFL Leaders- Tackles among Defensive Linemen Based on Press Box Statistics (NFL.com) Player Total Solo Asst 1. Shaun Rogers, Det 81 60 21 2. Michael Strahan, NYG 73 60 13 Vonnie Holliday, GB 72 46 26 Jason Taylor, Mia 70 48 22 Grady Jackson, Oak 69 52 17

Defensive Linemen Chosen in 2001 NFL Draft Based on Press Box Statistics (NFL.com) Rd Ovr Player Pos. Total Solo Asst Sacks 1 3 Gerard Warren, Cle DT 61 49 12 5.0 1 4 Justin Smith, Cin DE 53 41 12 8.5 1 6 Richard Seymour, NE DT 44 25 19 3.0 1 7 Andre Carter, SF DE 46 39 7 6.5 1 10 Jamal Reynolds, GB DE 4 4 0 2.0 1 12 Damione Lewis, StL DT 10 9 1 0.0 1 13 Marcus Stroud, Jax DT 25 21 4 0.0 1 19 Casey Hampton, Pit DT 22 10 12 1.0 1 29 Ryan Pickett, StL DT 19 10 9 .5 2 34 Kyle Vanden Bosch, Arz DE 13 11 2 .5 2 44 Kris Jenkins, Car DT 34 27 17 2.0 2 46 Aaron Schobel, Buf DE 42 31 11 6.5 2 51 Paul Toviessi, Den DE Injured Reserve 2 57 Willie Howard, Min. DT 15 10 5 0.0 2 61 Shaun Rogers, Det DT 81 60 21 3.0

CORY SLEDGE HAMMER FB Cory Schlesinger has blossomed in the Lions’ new West Coast offense and is arguably one of the league’s best all-around fullbacks. He is a key component of the Lions' running game as a bruising blocking back, and is an important part of the team’s passing attack. Last season, Schlesinger totaled career bests in nearly every offensive category. FB Cory Schlesinger’s 43-yard reception in the third quarter vs. the New York Jets (11/17) was a career-long reception

for the eight-year veteran. Schlesinger was a major reason RB James Stewart and the Lions’ offensive unit grounded out 192 yards on 39 carries

(4.9 avg.) vs. Chicago (10/20). His lead blocks on the Bears defense, including several on Pro Bowler Brian Urlacher, allowed Stewart to churn out a career-high 172 yards rushing.

During the inaugural game at Ford Field vs. Green Bay (9/22), Schlesinger's one-yard touchdown run marked the fifth rushing touchdown of his career. It also marked the first rushing touchdown in Ford Field and his second rushing touchdown of the season.

During the Lions first regular season game against the Miami Dolphins (9/8), Schlesinger plunged in for a one-yard touchdown run. It marked the fourth of his career.

Last season, Schlesinger was the Lions’ second-leading receiver with 60 receptions for 466 yards (both career highs). He gained 154 yards on 47 carries and has three rushing touchdowns (also career highs).

By recording 60 catches for 466 receiving yards last season, Schlesinger eclipsed his receiving totals of 41 receptions for 308 yards over the previous six seasons combined.

Schlesinger tied for ninth among all NFL running backs last season with 60 receptions. He had the highest tally of any fullback in the NFC, and was second only to Larry Centers for the most receptions by a fullback in the entire NFL.

Schlesinger Stat Pack 2001 NFL Receiving Leaders—Running Backs Player No Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Marshall Faulk, StL 83 765 9.2 65 9 2. Larry Centers, Buf* 80 620 7.8 26 2 3. Charlie Garner, Oak 72 578 8.0 27 2 Tiki Barber, NYG 72 577 8.0 44 0 5. Warrick Dunn, TB 68 557 8.2 31 3 6. Duce Staley, Phi 63 626 9.9 46 2 7. Priest Holmes, KC 62 614 9.9 67 2 Ahman Green, GB 62 594 9.6 42 2

9. Ricky Williams, NO 60 511 8.5 42 1 Cory Schlesinger, Det* 60 466 7.8 38 0 * Fullback MMoosstt RReecceeppttiioonnss bbyy LLiioonnss RRBB//FFBB –– GGaammee Player Rec. Opp. Date 1. James Jones 12 at Cle 9-28-86 2. Mel Farr 11 vs. Min 10-7-73 Billy Sims 11 vs. SF 11-2-80 Lamont Warren 11 at Arz 11-18-01 Cory Schlesinger 11 vs. Chi 12-30-01

CASHING IN Lions rookie CB Chris Cash has made an impact on the Lions’ defense this season with his ability to make tackles, especially in one-on-one situations with offensive opponents. According to Lions coaches film review, he is second on the team in tackles with 98 tackles (71 solo). According to NFL.com statistics, Cash is ranked first overall in the NFL in tackles among cornerbacks (78 stops). His tackles are even more impressive due to the fact that he played in one less game and started in three less games than most of the other defenders. Cash was the Lions’ sixth-round selection (175 overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of USC. NFL SECONDARY LEADERS IN TACKLES Player Team Total 1 Adam Archuleta StL 87 2 Chris Cash* Det 78 3 Todd Lyght* Det 77 4 Roy Williams Dal 74 5 Michael Green$ Chi 73 According to NFL.com statistics *Cornerback $Plays MNF vs. Miami

RRIINNGGIINNGG EENNDDOORRSSEEMMEENNTTSS The Detroit Lions not only made numerous changes on the field this past off-season, but they also made significant changes off the field in order to strive for the ultimate goal, the Super Bowl. With key additions to the Lions secondary, wide receiving corps, and coaching staff, the Lions continue to add experience and leadership to the family. With the 2002 season on the rise, the Lions future looks to the knowledge and leadership that several players, coaches and front office staff members bring to the organization. The main component that the Lions' new off-season additions bring is the experience of winning a Super Bowl crown. Overall, seven coaches have won 16 rings, 11 front office members account for 15 rings and nine players total ten Super Bowl rings won. A total of 27 individuals account for 42 Super Bowl rings within the Lions organization. Lions President and CEO Matt Millen is the only player to earn Super Bowl championship rings with three different

teams -Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (Super Bowl XV and XVIII), San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIV) and Washington Redskins (Super Bowl XXVI). Overall, Millen earned four Super Bowl rings as a player.

Lions Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg earned a championship ring with the Green Bay Packers when he was the team's Quarterbacks Coach on their way to a Super Bowl XXXI win.

CB Eric Davis received his Super Bowl ring during the San Francisco 49ers championship run in the mid-1990's, as that team won Super Bowl XXIX.

WR/KR Desmond Howard became the only special teams player in Super Bowl history to earn MVP honors when he catapulted the Green Bay Packers to a title in Super Bowl XXXI. Also, LB Brian Williams, WR Bill Schroeder and assistant equipment manager Tim O’Neill were part of that same Super Bowl championship team.

S Corey Harris captured his first Super Bowl Ring with the Baltimore Ravens, as that team won Super Bowl XXXV. Harris was a mainstay at the safety position for the record setting Ravens defense during their championship run.

CB Todd Lyght, WR Az Zahir- Hakim, and Lions Senior Vice President of Business Operations/General Counsel Kevin Warren were a part of the St. Louis Rams' run to the Super Bowl XXXIV title.

P John Jett captured two Super Bowl rings with the Dallas Cowboys when he was the teams punter in Super Bowl XXVIII and XXX.

G Ray Brown owns a Super Bowl ring from when he was a part of the Washington Redskins unit that beat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI. Brown was on the Injured Reserve list the entire season, but did collect a ring nonetheless.

Assistant Defensive Line Coach/Pass Rush Specialist Charles Haley holds the NFL record having won five Super Bowl rings as a player. He won back-to-back titles with San Francisco in Super Bowl XXIII and XXIV and with Dallas in Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII and XXX.

Bill Tobin was a member of the Chicago Bears organization when the Bears won Super Bowl XX. Tobin was the Director of Player Personnel (currently Lions Executive Director of Player Personnel). Also, Lions/BLESTO Personnel Scout Dennis Gentry was a player for that same Super Bowl championship team.

Offensive Coordinator Maurice Carthon captured two championship rings during his playing days as a fullback for the New York Giants. Carthon and the Giants earned their rings in Super Bowl XXI and XXV.

Larry Kirksey, the Lions wide receivers coach, was the San Francisco 49ers Receivers Coach when they won Super Bowl XXIV. His group of receivers set a Super Bowl record by catching six touchdowns in their win over San Diego.

Special Assistant on Offense Sherman Lewis, is second on the coaching staff with four Super Bowl rings. Lewis won three of four rings with the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX, XXIII and XXIV. Lewis collected his fourth ring with the Green Bay Packers when that team won Super Bowl XXXI.

Assistant Defensive Line Coach John Marshall has earned two championship rings, during his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers, when the team won Super Bowls XXIII and XXIX.

Lions Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Bill Keenist, was a Public Relations Assistant for the Washington Redskins when that team won Super Bowl XVII.

Security Representative Ricky Sandoval, was the Security Representative for the San Francisco 49ers and holds three Super Bowl Rings. Those teams won Super Bowl XXIII, XXIV and XXIX.

Lions Senior Director of Football Administration/Staff Counsel Martin Mayhew played for the Washington Redskins' Super Bowl XXVI Championship squad, alongside Matt Millen. Current Head Athletic Trainer Al Bellamy was on Washington's athletic training staff and Lions strength and conditioning coach Jason Arapoff was a conditioning assistant on the same Redskins' Super Bowl XXVI team.

Barbi Leach, who is the administrative assistant to Head Coach Marty Mornhinweg, was a part of the San Francisco 49ers staff that won Super Bowl XXIX following the 1994 season.

Former Detroit Lions Head Coach and current Special Consultant Monte Clark was the offensive line coach of the 1972 perfect season team of the Miami Dolphins when they went 17-0 on their way to winning Super Bowl VII.

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FFOORRDD FFIIEELLDD On November 16, 1999, a new era in Detroit Lions history began when the team officially launched the construction of its new downtown Detroit stadium, Ford Field. The Lions’ new home is an incomparable 65,000-seat facility that includes a giant glass wall, revealing the picturesque Detroit skyline, and the old Hudson’s Warehouse, originally built in 1920. The massive project encompasses a total of 1.85 million square feet of development. The old Hudson’s Warehouse, a major cornerstone of Ford Field, houses most of the stadium luxury seats, pressbox, restaurants, food courts, lounge areas, banquet facilities, entertainment venues and commercial space. The inclusion of the warehouse into the stadium project allows the sightlines at Ford Field to be among the very best in the NFL. In fact, even the locker room facilities have been built in the basement of the seven-story historic Detroit structure. Detroit plays its first home preseason game at Ford Field Saturday, August 24 when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Motor City. The Lions will celebrate the inaugural regular season game at Ford Field Sunday, September 22 when they play host to their long-time divisional rival, Green Bay Packers. The 2002 home opener marks the return of the Lions to downtown Detroit for the first time since 1974. On Saturday, October 12, 2002, Ford Field had its first large event outside of Lions’ football games when the Rolling Stones rocked the house during their World tour. Prior to opening this year, Ford Field captured the attentive eye of NFL owners. Ford Field was selected unanimously November 1, 2000 by NFL ownership to be the host site of Super Bowl XL to be played February 5, 2006. It will mark the first Super Bowl in the Detroit Metro area since the Pontiac Silverdome was the site for Super Bowl XVI, played January 24, 1982. FFOORRDD FFIIEELLDD VVIITTAALLSS GENERAL INFORMATION Project: ..................................................................................................................................................................Ford Field, new home of the Detroit Lions, Inc. Location: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Detroit, Mich. Address:...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2000 Brush St. Detroit, MI 48226 Main Phone: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 313.262.2000 Sports use: .................................................................................................................................................................................Professional Football, Other Sports Cost: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $500 Million Stadium Cost ................................................................................................................................................................................................. $350 Million Warehouse development cost ....................................................................................................................................................................... $150 Million Entertainment use: ......................................................................................................................................................Concerts, Conventions, Tradeshows, Other First scheduled game: ..............................................................................................................Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, preseason; August 24, 2002 Construction schedule: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................32 months Anticipated completion date: ......................................................................................................................................................................................August 2002 Sources of funding: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... The Detroit Lions, Inc.

City of Detroit - Detroit Downtown Development Authority Wayne County Ford Motor Company Comerica Bank Corporate Founding Investors Public Funding .............................................................................................................................................................................................. $125 Million City of Detroit - Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Wayne County Private Funding $375 Million The Detroit Lions, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Comerica Bank, Corporate Founding Investors DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TEAMS Project manager: ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Hammes Company Architect/Engineer of Record: ...........................................................................................................................................................SmithGroup (Detroit, Mich.) Architects: ....................................................................................................................................... Kaplan, McLaughlin, Diaz Architects (San Francisco, Calif.) Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc. (Detroit, Mich.) Rossetti Associates Architects (Birmingham, Mich.) Stadium Structural Engineers: ........................................................................................................................................... Thorton-Tomasetti (New York, N.Y.) Environmental Graphics: ......................................................................................................................................................... Ellerbe-Becket (Kansas City, Mo.) Team Store Designers: ......................................................................................................................................................................... ST2/Thrive (Portland, Ore.) General Contractors-Stadium: ................................................................................................................................................................................... Hunt/Jenkins General Contractors-Warehouse: ..................................................................................................................................................................... White/Olson, LLC SITE AND BUILDING INFORMATION Entire worksite area: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25 acres (approximately) Total square feet of building: ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,826,250 (includes lease space) Type of foundation: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Caissons Type frame: .........................................................................................................................................................................................................Concrete and Steel Type roof frame: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Structural Steel Deepest penetration into ground (caissons): ......................................................................................................................... 128 feet from main concourse level Deepest penetration into ground (field level): ........................................................................................................................ 40’10” from main concourse level Highest point above ground once completed: ............................................................................................................................... 128 feet from main concourse Total cubic yards of concrete to be used: .........................................................................................................................................................58,560 cubic yards Total material removed from ground to excavate lower bowl and field level:...........................................................................................300,000 cubic yards SEATING INFORMATION Overall Capacity: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65,000 General Seating: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54,000 Capacity of lower regular level: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36,000 Capacity of second regular level: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3,000 Capacity of upper regular level: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15,000 Capacity of Family Fun Zone: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1,900 Lower and upper bowl seats manufacturer: .........................................................................................................................................Hussey Seating Company Size of upper and lover bowl seats: ............................................................................................................................................................................................19” SUITES Number of suites: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 132 Suites in warehouse (south side): .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 115 Suites on north side: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Variety of suites: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Capacity range of individual suites: ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-30 Overall suites capacity: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2,300 Suite seat manufacturer: ................................................................................................................................................................................ Visteon Corporation Size of suite seats: .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21” CLUB LEVEL Number of club seats: ................................................................................................................................................................. 8,700, including disabled seating Number of north club seats:..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4,300 Number of south club seats (warehouse side): ........................................................................................................................................................ 4,400 Club seat manufacturer: ................................................................................................................................................................................. Visteon Corporation Size of club seats: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21” STADIUM ACCESS Gate entrances: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Main entrance doors: .................................................................................................................................................................................................32; 3’2”x8’7” Escalators: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Elevators: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Staircases: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Accessible ramps: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

RESTROOMS Public restrooms (not including private suite facilities): ....................................................................................................................................................... 105 Men: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43 Women: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49 Family: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Press level: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4; 2 men, 2 women 300 suite level: .....................................................................................................................................................................................7; 3 men, 3 women, 1 family 200 suite level: .....................................................................................................................................................................................7; 3 men, 3 women, 1 family 100 suite level: .....................................................................................................................................................................................7; 3 men, 3 women, 1 family Warehouse club level: ........................................................................................................................................................................9; 4 men, 4 women, 1 family Stadium club level: ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4; 2 men, 2 women Upper concourse: ..........................................................................................................................................................................31; 12 men, 15 women, 4 family Lower concourse: .........................................................................................................................................................................36; 14 men, 17 women, 5 family OTHER STADIUM INFORMATION: First aid rooms: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 ATMs: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Ticket Will Call location: ...........................................................................................................................................Gate A (corner of Brush St. and Adams St.) LOCKER ROOMS Totals Locker rooms: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Home locker room: ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1; 60-100 lockers Home head coach locker room: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1; 1 locker Home head assistant coaches: ......................................................................................................................................................................1; 20 lockers Visiting locker room: ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1; 52-101 lockers Visiting coaches: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1; 18 lockers Officials: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1; 10 lockers Chain crew: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1; 9 lockers Auxiliary locker rooms: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3; 20 lockers each FIELD LEVEL Playing surface: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. FieldTurf Area of field level: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 97,000 sq. ft. SCOREBOARDS/VIDEO BOARDS Video Board Manufacturer: ...................................................................................................................................................................................Daktronics, Inc. Number of video boards: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2; located in endzones Endzone video boards size: .................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 feet by 96 feet Other scoreboards:............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4, located club level Type: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Pro-Ad, LED facia boards Size:...................................................................................................................................................................................................................3’ by 150’ Approximate Span .............................................................................................................................................................From endzone to 30-yard line Matrix Scoreboards: ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2, in each endzone CONCESSIONS Concessionaire: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Levy Restaurants Concession stands:................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 permanent, 39 portable PRESS BOX INFORMATION Press Level: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Level 7 Number of seats: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 262 Seats in main writers booth:....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 196 Working Booths on Press Level:.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Location of Network TV Booth: .................................................................................................................................................................................... Club Level Size of Network TV Booth: 900 sq. ft.