Allen Park — This week is more than a homecoming matchup for Detroit Lions rookie guard Frank Ragnow, it's an opportunity to perform in front of the tight-knit community that helped carry his family through some of their darkest times.
Ragnow was born and raised in Chanhassen, Minn., a suburb approximately a half-hour southwest of Minneapolis. He was a four-star recruit for the town's high school and accepted a scholarship to play at Arkansas. Since leaving for college, he hasn't played a down of football in the state.
This weekend, when the Lions travel to Minnesota to battle the Vikings, Ragnow's cheering section will be in full force.