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Chiefs Deny Lions Permission to Interview DC Gunther Cunningham
arrowheadpride.com - 1/21/2009
Chiefs Deny Lions Permission to Interview DC Gunther Cunningham
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You make me hurt so bad that I can't quit you....yet. via news.bbc.co.uk Chris posted a blurb last Friday night that the Detroit Lions new head coach Jim Schwartz requested permission to interview Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham. As it turns out, permission denied .  ...
Lions Hire Ex-Rams Offensive Coordinator, Again
totalprosports.com - 1/24/2009
Lions Hire Ex-Rams Offensive Coordinator, Again
— totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - The Detroit Lions have been the epitome of mediocrity and laughing stock of... the National Football League for numerous seasons. The decision they made today has cemented that theory in concrete. The Lions have us scratching our heads, rubbing our eyes, talking to ourselves ... (more) Lions Hire Ex-Rams Offensive Coordinator, Again

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THE LIONS WANT YOU TO COME TO THEIR TOWN HALL MEETING
theworldofisaac.com - 1/19/2009
THE LIONS WANT YOU TO COME TO THEIR TOWN HALL MEETING
— theworldofisaac.com — Come one, come all! You want a say in your Detroit Lions? Are you sick of them... being 0-16? Are you ready for your voice to be heard? Well, now is your chance. The Detroit Lions marketing wizards in a lame attempt to try and sell those season ticket ... (more) THE LIONS WANT YOU TO COME TO THEIR TOWN HALL MEETING

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mlive.com - 1/21/2009
Lions sign Gunther Cunningham as new defensive coordinator
— mlive.com — The Lions have signed Gunther Cunningham to be their new defensive coordinator and head coach Jim Schwartz... is expected to make an announcement shortly. Cunningham was believed to be Schwartz's No. 1 target. Cunningham coached linebackers in Tennessee for three years while Schwartz was the ... (more) Lions sign Gunther Cunningham as new defensive coordinator

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Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Hummingbirds And Gary Busey Level Crazy Edition **UPDATED**
Music City Miracles — ...  Ouch.  The Chiefs wouldn't let Gunther Cunningham speak to Jim Schwartz and the Lions about the defensive coordinator position.  At least this bodes well for Herm Edwards after it was widely assumed he'd be canned in the near future... teams.  Gunther has accepted the defensive coordinator's position in Detroit. ...

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