Louis Delmas News

The Lions' first-round draft pick set an NFL rookie record with five touchdown passes in one game, which also tied a team record.

When the Detroit Lions drafted Louis Delmas at the top of the second round of this year's NFL draft, they were looking for a hitter to roam their secondary.

Tim Hiller did his best to sidestep any talk of what lies ahead. Perhaps it would be disrespectful to the unfinished business at hand.

Quarterback Kyle Orton sat out the second half of the Denver Broncos' 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday with an injured left ankle.

Detroit Lions starting free safety Louis Delmas has an infected tooth and jaw, holding him out of the lineup.

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 2009 Detroit Lions Midseason Awards Banquet - held this year in the lovely Pontiac Silverdome! Sadly, some miscreants recently broke in and stole much of the decorations, food, and trophies we were going to use for this momentous occasion.

Lions rookie safety Louis Delmas has hardly ever been regarded as a rookie this year by his coaches or anyone who has witness his attuned, hard-hitting style of play.

Call it the Western Michigan University football team's "November Magic." It's Louis Delmas chanting "Big MAC!, Little Ten!" through a cheerleader's megaphone after the Broncos secured a 23-17 win against Illinois last season at Ford Field.

Louis Delmas and Jamarko Simmons suffered through it. Now, Tim Hiller, Brandon West and Austin Pritchard know the feeling, too.

No, they don't actually defend each other, but one quarterback absolutely impacts the other.

Western Michigan University's Juan Nunez jumps into the arms of teammate Matt Stevens to celebrate his first-quarter touchdown reception Saturday night.

' workhorse running back is averaging 6.0 yards per carry and plowed through Purdue 's defense for 150 yards on 26 carries, and fleet-footed QB Chandler Harnish doesn't make it any easier on opponents.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas have been named NFL offensive and defensive rookies of month for September.

He arrived from the "305" with Louis Delmas and E.J. Biggers in 2005. But while Delmas and Biggers starred at Western Michigan University, their Miami area code brethren waited his turn.

If you think it's been a rough start for the Broncos, take comfort that you're not rooting for the RedHawks.

Larry Foote and Louis Delmas are newcomers on the Lions' defense, but with vastly different backgrounds.

For Keith Dixson, spending a season under the tutelage of one of college football's hardest-hitting defensive backs was invaluable.

Aaron Curry , OLB He is a versatile player the Seahawks should be able to do a lot with in terms of moving him around the field in certain situations.

Peter Schrager is a frequent contributor for FOXSports.com. You can e-mail him at PeterSchrager@gmail.com . Well, the time has come.

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- After a week of turmoil, Michigan can finally focus on what really matters, the action between the lines.