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Another year, one more Marsh snub

Lowell Ullrich

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Lowell Ullrich
More on Dante Marsh and his cigar in the paper Friday (PNG) There actually are perks associated with being a reporter, but being in the locker room when all-star teams are announced are generally not one of them, as missing … Continue reading
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Three-down territory: Looking at Lions’ 24-5 win

Lowell Ullrich

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Lowell Ullrich
Family was a big part on Wally Buono Day at BC Place Stadium Sunday and not just the affection he received from those closest to him.  The Lions defence also turned in a fitting performance that the former coach could … Continue reading
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Lulay Plays Lights Out In Mock Game

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Mike Beamish
Travis Lulay was near-perfect in mock game Sunday. WR Ernest Jackson in his college days in Buffalo.   KAMLOOPS — Travis Lulay’s reaction to being told he’d set a B.C. Lions record for pass completion percentage in a training camp game... Continue reading
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Lions sign all-star cornerback Byron Parker

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Jonathan McDonald
The Province’s Lowell Ullrich reports Thursday morning … There may be other issues for the B.C. Lions, but the chance to strengthen their defensive secondary is more paramount – and as a result, the CFL team made another addition Thursday.… Continue reading
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Two-year deal for Lions’ Marsh

Lowell Ullrich

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Lowell Ullrich
That didn’t take long. A few hours of sleep and an early-morning phone call between Wally Buono and the agent for cornerback Dante Marsh resulted in a new contract Wednesday just prior to the opening of CFL free agency. Marsh … Continue reading
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McCallum Signing Is Top Priority

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Mike Beamish
Mr. Must-Have Lions free agent Paul McCallum   Of the 12 potential Lions free agents identified by the CFL Wednesday, four are wide receivers who had absolutely nothing to do with the team’s Grey Cup season. Emmanuel Arceneaux remains with the ... Continue reading
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Big names on CFL free agent list

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Matthew Scianitti
Free agency in the Canadian Football League does not begin until 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb.16, but the league released the names of potential free agents Wednesday afternoon, and Calgary is the only team that has many key players committed to the Stampeders next season. The league’s other seven teams will have to make some important ... Continue reading
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CFL releases names of Lions FAs

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Mike Beamish
Lions affable defensive tackle Aaron Hunt a potential free agent Other potential 2012 free agents below: Besides naming his coaching replacement — and that’s to be expected soon — Lions GM and VP of football operations Wally Buono has so... Continue reading
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Lions CFL all-stars separated by 17 years

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Mike Beamish
The B.C. Lions put nine players on the CFL all-star team announced today. And, of course, there are some anomalies. For instance, defensive end Keron Williams, named the team’s candidate for most outstanding defensive player, didn’t make the league... Continue reading
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CFL Report: Week 15

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
RECORD, RUIN AND REDEMPTION On Saturday night, B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum went from hero to goat to hero again. First, McCallum broke the CFL’s record for consecutive successful field goals (28) set by Saskatchewan’s Dave Ridgway in 1993. After extending his streak to 30, McCallum missed from 45 yards and Calgary returner Larry Taylor ... Continue reading
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