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Martha Ford steps down, Daughter Sheila Ford Hamp will run Lions

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/m...-step-down-sheila-ford-hamp-to-succeed-mother
Martha Firestone Ford to step down as principal owner of Detroit Lions.
Sheila Ford Hamp to succeed mother as team’s principal owner and chairman.
Lions.com

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/mrs-ford-brought-a-hands-on-style-to-lions-as-owner
Mrs. Ford brought a hands-on style to Lions as owner.
Lions.com

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-what-prompted-the-decision-to-pass-ownership
KEY QUESTIONS: What prompted the decision to pass ownership from Mrs. Ford to Mrs. Hamp?
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...-detroit-lions-owner-sheila-ford-to-take-over
Martha Ford steps down as Detroit Lions owner, Sheila Ford Hamp to take over.
The Lions have a new primary owner.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...nt-detroit-lions-ownership-change-martha-ford
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell offers statement on Detroit Lions ownership change.
“Martha Ford has led the Lions with skill and grace for the past six seasons.”
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020...-detroit-lions-change-in-principal-ownership/
Commissioner Roger Goodell issues statement on Detroit Lions' change in principal ownership.
LionsWire

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...heila-ford-hamp-introductory-press-conference
5 takeaways from Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford’s introductory press conference.
The biggest takeaways from the Lions’ new owner’s first press conference.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...-changes-detroit-lions-sheila-ford-hamp-owner
Don’t expect sweeping changes for Lions under Sheila Ford Hamp.
Don’t get it twisted, this was already Sheila’s team.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/23/shelia-ford-hamp-is-now-principal-owner-of-the-lions/
Shelia Ford Hamp is now principal owner of the Lions.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020...-will-impact-front-office-and-coaching-staff/
How Lions change in principal ownership will impact front office and coaching staff.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/23/do-not-expect-the-ford-family-to-sell-the-lions/
Do not expect the Ford family to sell the Lions.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-daughter-sheila-ford-takes-reins/3241568001/
Martha Ford steps down as Lions principal owner, chairman; daughter takes reins.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ila-ford-hamp-detroit-lions-owner/3234223001/
Sheila Ford Hamp to take over as Detroit Lions owner and chairman.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06...r-daughter-sheila-ford-hamp-to-take-over.html
Martha Firestone Ford steps down as Detroit Lions owner; daughter Sheila Ford Hamp takes over.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/picture-galle...rtha-firestone-ford-through-years/1782722001/
Former Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford: Through the years.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/sports/2020/0...a-fords-tenure-running-the-detroit-lions.html
10 defining moments of Martha Ford’s tenure running the Detroit Lions.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06...ord-stepping-down-as-detroit-lions-owner.html
What they’re saying nationally about Martha Firestone Ford stepping down as Detroit Lions owner.
Mlive

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...sheila-ford-hamp-takes-over-lions/3242132001/
Meet Sheila Ford Hamp, sports fan, former junior tennis standout, owner of Detroit Lions.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...er-sheila-ford-hamp-matt-patricia/3243458001/
Sheila Ford Hamp takes over as Detroit Lions owner, but major changes are not in store.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06...ontinue-to-be-a-hands-on-family-endeavor.html
New Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp: This team will remain a hands-on family endeavor.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ord-hamp-groundbreaking-yale-grad/3241686001/
Who is Sheila Ford Hamp? Meet the Detroit Lions' new owner, tennis champion and Yale grad.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/picture-galle...-lions-new-owner-sheila-ford-hamp/3243565001/
Meet Detroit Lions new owner Sheila Ford Hamp.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...p-detroit-lions-owner-martha-ford/3245018001/
Detroit Lions introduce Sheila Ford Hamp as owner: Eight quick takeaways.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06...o-know-about-the-new-detroit-lions-owner.html
Sheila Ford Hamp: 5 things to know about the new Detroit Lions owner.
Mlive

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020...etely-support-lions-signing-colin-kaepernick/
Sheila Ford Hamp: 'I would completely support' the Lions signing Colin Kaepernick.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...t-social-justice-colin-kaepernick/3245136001/
Lions' Sheila Ford Hamp: Supports players' fight for social justice, open to signing Colin Kaepernick.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...colin-kaepernick-sheila-ford-hamp/3245996001/
Sheila Ford Hamp: Detroit Lions can sign Colin Kaepernick if Bob Quinn, coaches choose to.
Freep

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...one-ford-94-steps-sheila-ford-hamp-takes-over
Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford, 94, steps down; Sheila Ford Hamp takes over.
espn

https://sidelionreport.com/2020/06/23/detroit-lions-martha-ford-stepping-owner/
Detroit Lions: Martha Ford stepping down as owner.
SLR
 
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As far as the future goes I doubt it changes except now we can blame the Hamp's.
 
JScottWriter said:
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
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We need the NFL to go through a really rough patch and the teams start losing value. Only way they sell the team. They're in it for the money and nothing else.
 
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sggatecl said:
We need the NFL to go through a really rough patch and the teams start losing value. Only way they sell the team. They're in it for the money and nothing else.
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A business in it to make money.......revolutionary thought. Wonder if it will catch on.
 
https://www.detroitlions.com/video/sheila-ford-hamp-introductory-press-conference
Webvideo Sheila Ford Hamp Introductory Press Conference. 31 minutes.
Listen as Detroit's new Principal Owner and Chairman, Sheila Ford Hamp, talks to the media in her introductory press conference.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/6/24/21301292/detroit-lions-fan-poll-martha-ford-owner-grade
What grade would you give Martha Ford for her job as owner?
The senior Mrs. Ford stepped down from her role as primary owner on Tuesday.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...esting-colin-kaepernick-opinion-detroit-lions
Sheila Ford Hamp?s stance on protesting, Colin Kaepernick is a breath of fresh air.
Change is happening and the Lions want to be a part of it.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020...-put-her-own-stamp-on-the-lions-organization/
Shelia Ford Hamp looking to put 'her own stamp' on the Lions' organization.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/24/new-lions-owner-sheila-ford-hamp-media-fan-access/
New Lions owner promises to be more accessible to fans and the media.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-ford-hamp-must-break-family-mold/3243746001/
In taking over Lions, Sheila Ford Hamp must break the family mold.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ner-sheila-ford-hamp-build-winner/3246525001/
Detroit Lions' new owner Sheila Ford Hamp: I'll do anything to build a winner.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-lions-sheila-ford-hamp-new-owner/3243813001/
Sheila Ford Hamp shouldn't get a honeymoon as new Detroit Lions owner.
Freep

https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-l...troit-lions-owner-should-mean-few-big-changes
Sheila Ford Hamp's ascension as Detroit Lions owner should mean few big changes.
espn

https://sidelionreport.com/2020/06/24/detroit-lions-martha-ford-step-down-football/
Detroit Lions: Does Martha Ford?s step down affect actual football?
SLR

https://www.footballoutsiders.com/extra-points/2020/lions-owner-stepping-down-replaced-daughter
Lions Owner Stepping Down, Replaced by Daughter. Scroll down to comment # 8.
Football Outsiders
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...la-ford-hamp-promises-more-availability-media
New Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp promises to be more available to media.
The new Lions owner appears open to be more transparent than her predecessors.
POD

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06...-losses-but-expectations-remain-the-same.html
Lions? Sheila Ford Hamp not ready to talk wins and losses, but expectations remain the same.
Mlive

https://sidelionreport.com/2020/06/25/detroit-lions-slight-change-ownership-mean/
What does the Detroit Lions slight change in ownership mean?
SLR
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...s-podcast-ownership-change-martha-ford-legacy
Pride Of Detroit Lions Podcast: What will be Martha Ford?s legacy? 37 minutes.
We break down the change in ownership and what the legacy of the Lions? now former owner will be.

The Detroit Lions had a shift at the top of the organization this week, as team owner Martha Firestone Ford stepped down and bequeathed the team to her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp. Immediately, we got to hear from Ford Hamp about her plans for the organization, the inspiration she found from her mother, and the kind of person she is.

On the latest PODcast, we discussed the move and how we expect it to affect the team going forward. We break down Ford Hamp?s introductory press conferences and our biggest takeaways from her first session with the media.

Then we turn our attention back to Martha Firestone Ford. While she only owned the team for six years, she certainly made an impression on Lions fans?both good and bad. Myself and Ryan Mathews discuss her legacy with the team and how we may look back on her time as Lions owner five, 10 or even 20 years down the line. We note her biggest achievements and some of the most notable mistakes she may have made.
 
http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-155-shelia-ford-hamp-now-in-charge/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #155: Shelia Ford Hamp now in charge. 73 minutes.

This week, the guys discuss the shift of Lions? organizational control from Martha Firestone Ford to her daughter Shelia Ford Hamp and go through another round of the mailbag.

Shelia Ford Hamp is now the principal owner.

History of Lions ownership.

Don?t expect the team to be up for sale.

Female to female passing of the torch.

Martha Ford?s legacy?

Where?s William Clay Ford Jr.?

Hamp looking to put ?her own stamp? on organization.

Hamp is in the learning process.

She doesn?t anticipate any large changes, for now.

The Lions coaching staff and front office ultimatum remains in place.

Hamp is proud of the Lions approach to social justice.

Hamp would ?completely support? the Lions signing Colin Kaepernick.

COVID-19 and social justice protests creating community among players/staff.

How will the regular season be adjusted? Is quarantining an option?

Governor Whitmer?s executive order allows sports to return to Michigan.

Why are the Lions? top-level draft picks still unsigned?

After an ankle injury, is T.J. Hockenson 100-percent? Da?Shawn Hand and Austin Bryant?

Will Luke Sellers pass Nick Bawden at FB?

Who are the Lions? starting guards?

Will either of the rookie guards start? Be in a rotation?

Examining linebackers in different defensive formations.

Is re-signing Mike Daniels a possibility? Any other DTs the Lions could pursue?

Why are the Lions coaches nationally criticized for their defense?

Will Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia be back beyond 2020?

Back-to-back games with a divisional opponent, is it possible?
 
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