Thursday, June 12, 2008
Lions: Notebook
Johnson rolls in tournament
Wide receiver throws a 243, including eight straight strikes, to win bowling tournament.
Mike O'Hara / The Detroit News
ALLEN PARK -- A break in the Lions' offseason workout routine was right up Calvin Johnson's alley.
Johnson, the Lions' second-year receiver and first-round draft pick in 2007, was the star of the team's annual bowling tournament at Thunderbowl Lanes on Wednesday.
Johnson won the team's high-game award with a score of 243. His high game included eight straight strikes, from the second frame through the ninth.
More than 100 people, including players, coaches and staff members, took part in the tournament, arranged by coach Rod Marinelli to give the team a diversion in its offseason workout program.
Johnson created a stir with his string of strikes.
"Everyone just gathered around," said Kathy King, day manager of Thunderbowl.
The last full-squad practice is today. The Lions will have conditioning drills next week.
Johnson was not available on Wednesday to comment on his bowling score.
Jones awaits call
Former Lions running back Kevin Jones could be getting a call from the Bears, who need help at running back after putting Cedric Benson on waivers on Tuesday.
Benson was charged with DWI in Texas. It was Benson's second incident involving alcohol in the offseason.
Jones, released by the Lions in March, is recovering from surgery on his right knee to repair a torn knee ligament.
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