| 28 August 2010
UPDATE #3: The firtstrow.net link was shutdown. I'm back to the StreamTorrent.
UPDATE #2: Via SMDB in the comments - Here's a link to watch online - http://www.firstrow.net/watch/22955/2/watch-nfl-network.html [HD] Note from Al: It's of EXCELLENT quality! Thank you, SMDB!
UPDATE: I found a watchable steam of the Lions game, but you need to install a program called StreamTorrent to watch it. Details are at the MyP2P forums: http://bit.ly/9cgaBv
Kickoff at Ford Field is 5PM. Locally, tonight's Lions game will be televised by WWJ-TV, channel 62, at 8PM...via the evil that is tape delay. Last week's broadcast was somewhat improved. It went from amateurish to cable public access quality, so the improvement was relative. I'm not expecting much better tonight.
If you aren't in Detroit, but do live in the mitten, the UP, or in NW Ohio, and want to witness the awfulness of WWJ televised exhibition games, tune here:
WXMI – Grand Rapids
WNEM – Flint, Saginaw, Bay City
WSYM – Lansing
WFQX – Cadillac, Traverse City
WJMN – Marquette
If you live out of the blackout area, the game is being televised by the NFL Network. So you out of staters get to see the game as it happens..if you are lucky enough to have the the NFL's pet TV project on your cable system.
The first place I look for a live stream is the forums at MyP2P.eu. You can find more info on Week 3 of the preseason at this link.
There's going to be a stream available, but you'll likely have to install a program called stream torrent to watch it. Read the thread, and you'll learn all you need to know. But they don't have any web streams confirmed as of yet.
Another video site worth poking around for a feed is Veetle.com.
If all else fails, a live radio stream should be available at the website of 97.1 The Ticket. No such luck today.
If I find anything online, I'll post it here at TWFE and on my Twitter feed.
Lions players confirmed out for this evening’s game against Cleveland:
* K Jason Hanson
* CB Jonathan Wade
* CB Jack Williams
* S C.C. Brown
* CB Aaron Berry
* DE Lawrence Jackson
So what do I want to see tonight? (As I'm short on time due to my being out of the house most of the day due to family obligations, I'll be short and to the point.)
More of the same from the 1st team:
Both the 1st string offense and defense have played quite well in the first two exhibition games...though the offense has looked more capable than the defense...defensive line excepted.
Finish in the red zone:
Only getting to the end zone once in four red zone trips against the Broncos is unacceptable. I want to see better. Much better. Sure, the Lions did get three field goals, but they very easily could have put up 28 points on the Broncos, instead of 16. A 28-14 lead at the half would have looked one Hell of a lot better than the 16-14 it actually ended up.
No injuries:
As I said above, this is the exhibition game where your 1st team offense and defense get the most playing time. I'd expect them to play at least a series or two into the 3rd quarter. As depth is going to be an ongoing issue all season long, I want to see the Lions come away from this game clean, injury-wise.
Will at least one safety please step up their game?
Need I say more? I'm getting more than a little tired of the merry-go-round at the position. The only player who has truly stood out is the undrafted FA out of the U, Randy Phillips. But the Lions still need someone to step up, and soon. At the very least, Louis Delmas is scheduled to play tonight, which is a big step in his recovery from a long lingering groin injury.
The offensive line continues to play well:
Again, need I say more? In the first two exhibition games, Matthew Stafford has been only sacked once, and Jahvid Best has had his pick of holes to burst through. Keep on keeping on, gentlemen. Prove you can continue to play well, no matter which team you're playing.
Final note: I'm not sure if I'll be watching the game in real time, watching in tape delay, or both. But like last two weeka, I'll bet you dollars to donuts I'll be posting on Twitter tonight, trading bon mots with Lions fans. Follow along at @Big_Al_TWFE.
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