ANTHRAX SCARE AT FORD FIELD

[richard g harker]

ANTHRAX SCARE AT FORD FIELD

Detroit, Michigan - Monday, November 24, 2008 -- Detroit Lions football practice was delayed nearly two hours this afternoon after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field.
Head coach Rod Marinelli immediately suspended practice while police and federal agents were called to investigate.

After a complete analysis, Michigan State Police forensic experts determined that the white substance, unknown to the players, was the goal line.
Practice was resumed after the forensic experts decided the team was unlikely to encounter the substance again.