Fox News: Lions' Dan Campbell hilariously recalls moment when player punched him as he walked through team headquarters

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Lions' Dan Campbell hilariously recalls moment when player punched him as he walked through team headquarters

Detroit Lions star center Frank Ragnow was injured during a game in September, but he appeared to be eager to prove to his head coach he was ready to return to action.......                    ...                        ...You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login has experienced his share of memorable moments during more than three years as the Detroit Lions' head coach ......This week, Campbell recalled a lighthearted moment when he was on the receiving end of a couple of punches from a Lions player. Three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Frank Ragnow missed the Lions' recent game against the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login due to an injury.......The Lions entered their bye week after a 42-29 win over the Seahawks, giving Ragnow more time to recover from a partially torn pectoral.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Despite the team's decision to sit him for the game, Ragnow appeared anxious to suit up. Campbell revealed the offensive lineman's enthusiasm resulted in some punches being thrown.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Campbell said he was punched one day when he was at the Lions' headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan......."Someone punches me against the wall, then I get punched again. And I realize that it's Frank trying to show me that his pec is great," Campbell said via Detroit sports radio 97.1 The Ticket. "That's his way of telling me, 'Look how strong I am. It's good.'"......Campbell seemed to take the hits in stride. He is credited with transforming the Lions' locker room during his time as the head coach. ......Campbell's time as an You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login seems to have helped him develop strong relationships with many of the Lions' players.......After finishing with just three wins in Campbell's first year in Detroit, the Lions went 9-8 in 2022. Last season proved to be a memorable one for Detroit. The Lions won 12 regular season games and advanced to the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login for the first time since 1991.......While the Lions' storybook season ended in January in a 34-31 loss to the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, Campbell helped breathe new life into the franchise.......This year, the Lions entered the season with expectations to compete for a championship. In January, the team's title hopes received a boost when offensive coordinator You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login decided to end his pursuit of head coaching opportunities and return to Detroit. The 38-year-old assistant coach was the architect of one of the best offenses in the NFL in 2023. ......Follow Fox News Digital'sYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, and subscribe toYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login....

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