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.