Sunday update

There's not much news lately. Matthew was in Athens, Ga., this weekend, but other than that there's not much to report.

DetNews.com - Michigan sports teams' merchandise sales miss mark
ESPN - How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch
Macon.com - Mobility could be a weapon for Georgia’s QBs
Daily Tribune - Lions' newest QB is a survivor
USAPlayers.com - Sportsbooks Predict Improvement, Not Super Bowl, For Lions in 2010

QB Shaun Hill comments on Stafford

MLive.com - Shaun Hill: It's best for Lions for Matthew Stafford to play
FreeP.com - Lions QB Shaun Hill confident in backup role
DetNews.com - Lions' Shaun Hill content as backup, will add 'leadership'
The Oakland Press - WITH VIDEO: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford assumes greater leadership role

Stafford says he's healthy and 'ready to go'

DetNews.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford feels healthy, 'ready to go'
NFL.com - Stafford’s knee, shoulder injuries progressing (video)
FreeP.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford says he's feeling healthy
Freep.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford excited to 'take this thing over'
The Oakland Press - Lions' QB Stafford throws at full speed
Freep.com - Stafford talks about Culpepper, Burleson and more
MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford glad to have rookie season behind him, ready to lead
MLive.com - Lions' front office keeps Matthew Stafford involved in player moves
Profootballtalk.com - Matthew Stafford does it all
DetroitLions.com - QB Matthew Stafford Video
DetroitLions.com - Lions Listening to Stafford's Input on Prospective Offensive Players
Associated Press - Lions QB Stafford enjoys having input into offseason moves
DetNews.com - Stafford likes the signing of Shaun Hill
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat - Shaun Hill: The exit interview
DetNews.com - Stafford's better half in "Sexiest" March Madness field

Matthew Stafford's AXE Hair Action While Role Playing Challenge

AXE Hair Action Challenge: Hair Action While Role Playing
Bring out your best costume for the final round of the AXE Hair Action Challenge. Just upload pictures of girls playing with your hair in costume for a chance to win tickets to any 2010 sporting event in the US. Enter here.

The Detroit Lions offseason conditioning program started today.

DetNews.com - Lions know all good teams come to pass in NFC North
MLive.com - Shaun Hill's arrival means a Lions' QB controversy can't be far behind
MLive.com - Comment rebuttal: Many of you missed the point about the Lions' impending QB controversy
The Oakland Press - Lions make the QB Shaun Hill deal official
Football News Now - OT Russell Okung visits with Lions in Allen Park
Fantasyfootballtrader.com - Comparison of the fantasy careers of Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez

Matthew Stafford will be eased into offseason workouts

MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford will ease into workouts
NFL.com - Lions acquire QB Hill from 49ers
Morning Sun - PAT CAPUTO: Defensive push is good news for Lions
MLive.com - Jim Schwartz on WDFN: Upgrading offensive line important, but Lions' other needs are, too (Audio 5:07)

Matthew Stafford ready to go for off-season training

The Oakland Press - Lions' QB Stafford ready to go Monday
MLive.com - Lions might draft backup QB? Don't believe it
FreeP.com - Schwartz pleased with Lions' acquisitions
DetroitLions.com - Detroit Good Fit for Heller
DetNews.com - Dominic Raiola charged up over Lions' moves

Matthew Stafford signed jersey being auctioned off for a good cause

Recently, Matthew autographed a couple of jerseys for a young fan, Reilly Parent. Reilly is a 10 year old boy that was born with a congenital defect of the bones and needs a wheelchair to move around. His parents are auctioning off one of the jerseys in order to raise funds to purchase a wheelchair van that will greatly increase his mobility. Visit Give Reilly a Lift or his Facebook page to learn more about the auction.

Here's Reilly sporting his Stafford signed jersey, and the jersey that is being auctioned off.


FreeP.com - Fun with Lions salary information
Yahoo! Sports - Bears, Lions try to keep pace
ESPN - Next up at Highland Park

Wide receiver Nate Burleson talks about Matthew with 97.1 The Ticket.

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Old Pals: Clayton Kershaw & Matthew Stafford

Jr. Dodgers Blog - Childhood Friends: Clayton Kershaw & Matthew Stafford

Jr. Dodgers: Kershaw, Stafford - Clayton Kershaw discusses growing up in Highland Park, Texas with Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (video)

Here're some screencaptures from the video.

Nate Burleson comments on Stafford

The Oakland Press - New Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson loves quarterback Matthew Stafford's emotion
MLive.com - Nate Burleson is fired up about playing with Lions' Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson
NFL.com - Burleson interview (1:21)
MLive.com - Burleson got a call from Stafford
ESPN - Peppers overtakes Stafford's contract

Lions bring in help for Stafford

The Detroit Lions have signed another offensive weapon for Matthew, former Seattle Seahawks WR Nate Burleson. The Lions also added DE Kyle Vanden Bosch and DT Corey Williams to the defense, which will hopefully improve enough to keep the offense from playing from behind virtually every week. Hopefully that translates into Matthew not leading the league in pass attempts two years in a row.

Mlive.com - Corey Williams on Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'I didn't think he'd get up'
Sports Gather - Kyle Vanden Bosch, Nate Burleson signings signal Detroit Lions makeover
NFL.com - Lions roar into free agency (video)

Matthew Stafford's new AXE Hair "Hands Free Hair Action" Challenge

AXE Hair Action Challenge: Hands Free Hair Action
The next round of AXE Hair Action Challenge is here. AXE and Matthew are challenging you to get hair action with something other than your hands. It's time to get creative and have some fun! Submit your photos & videos to win some serious prizes.

1070 The Fan - Head coach Jim Schwartz talks about the toughness of his quarterback
Sports PR Blog - Interview with Matt Barnhart, Detroit Lions Director of Media Relations (Part 2)
The Oconee Enterprise - Local company offers protective sports gear

Inside the Gatorade Performance Lab

Marisa Miller talks about giving Stafford some "Hair Action"

There's not much in the way of updates lately, but I did find a couple of interviews of supermodel Marisa Miller talking about giving Matthew some surprise "Hair Action."

FreeP.com - Lions must set Matthew Stafford up to succeed FreeP.com - Teams should be cautious of NFL combine illusions

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Thursday update

Matthew has updated his NameDrop blog. He's in Athens, GA., right now, working out and visiting college friends waiting for March 15th to get here.

Online Athens - Thursday UGA football fix
NFL.com - Jim Schwartz interview
Cleveland.com - Tony Grossi's blog: Respect for Mike Holmgren and the quarterback position at the NFL Combine
DetNews.com - Drafting well more important than ever for Lions
TampaBay.com - Doesn't sound as if the Lions would mind moving down from No. 2
DetNews.com - Lions need backup QB
ESPN.com - Money matters in 2010 draft
MLive - Roster bonuses could claim more Lions veterans

Matthew Stafford's AXE Hair Action Challenge Behind the Scenes video

Here's a behind the scenes video of Matthew at the AXE Hair Action Challenge video shoot. It's hilarious! Getting poked in the eye... twice, a model choking on his hair, messing up his lines, and dressing as a pirate. I can't wait to see that commercial.



If you have Dish Network, you can now go to Channel 99, and take the Hair Action Challenge there. Channel 99 is basically Matthew's AXE Hair commercials in a loop 24-hours a day. I'm not completely sure yet, but I think you can also find it on DirecTV's Channel 116.

MLive.com - Answering e-mails: Why there's no buzz about the Lions' backup quarterback situation

Matthew also attended the Hooters Bash during Super Bowl week. Here he is along side Giants QB Eli Manning, former NFL head coach Jon Gruden and the Hooters girls of course.

Matthew Stafford's AXE Hair Action Challenge - Round 2

Round Two of the AXE Hair Action Challenge is here. This one is about who can get Hair Action in the most exotic position. If you can do better than Matthew's yoga-style Hair Action, you'll have a chance to win some major prizes from AXE Hair.

Matthew has updated his NameDrop blog. He recounts his whirlwind trip to South Florida during Super Bowl week. And he also talks about his surprise encounter with supermodel Marisa Miller and attending the NBA All-Star game at Cowboys Stadium.

ProFootballWeekly.com - Schwartz on Stafford: "We have no issues with his accuracy."
Yahoo! Sports - Schwartz Q&A: Winning is the only thing

Matthew was a clue on Jeopardy! tonight. The clue was "Matthew Stafford, the 2009 No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, attended this school." I think we all know the answer: What is the University of Georgia?

Check out this auction for a card autographed by Matthew. It's a doozy. I in no way sponsor this auction. I just wanted to share it because I thinks it's hilarious that whoever posted it is actually charging for shipping considering the asking price. LOL

Tuesday update

It looks like Matthew made the party rounds in Dallas this past weekend while the NBA All-Star game was in town.

SBNation.com - Larger Than Life: Rating The Sights And Sounds From NBA All-Star Weekend

The AXE Hair Action Challenge is still going on. Go to Bullz-Eye.om for a chance to win a Flip video camera, AXE’s hair products and a signed football by Matthew. The contest ends March 10.

Dallas Morning News - Stafford's day
SI.com - Did You See That?

Stafford hopes to be cleared for full participation by March 15

Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates lately, but surgery has sidelined me for a few days. I'm still in recovery mode. I can't even pick up my laptop. I had my sister place it on my bed so I could check my e-mail and the blog. Anyway, I'm going to try to update the blog as much as is health-wise possible, but don't expect much since it's the off-season, and workouts don't start until March.

A shoutout to Ty of The Lions In Winter. Thanks for the mention in your blog.

DetroitLions.com - Stafford, Lions Looking Forward to Offseason Progression
National Sports Review - Lions QB Stafford to Meet With Team Doctors
The Wayne Fontes Experience interviews Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford

Athletes’ Performance NFL Combine 2010