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Even before he was waived by the New York Jets Tuesday, former Lions WR Emmanuel Arceneaux was on the phone with GM Wally Buono.
An erosion of their fan base did not go unnoticed by the B.C. Lions, who rolled … Continue reading
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Draft recap: Lions getting good at rolling dice
The Lions’ draft board after the day was over at the Canadian college draft.
You never have to guess what Wally Buono would be like if he was sitting across from you playing poker in Las Vegas. The man’s a … Continue reading
Uproar: Spring football arrives for Lions
Things are looking up for Mike Benevides, who gets to coach six weeks early this season (PNG)
It’s probably natural that if you tell a football coach he can stop reviewing tape and actually conduct a few practice sessions six … Continue reading
Uproar: Understanding Khalif tough, but doable
Khalif Mitchell had his share of fans at practice during his days with the Lions but otherwise developed an entirely different reputation elsewhere around the CFL (PNG)
Mike Benevides said a great point was made when the conversation swung around … Continue reading
Uproar: Spring comes early for Lions
The new faces of the franchise are now on display at the Surrey training facility of the Lions this week; see item below (PNG)
It’s a fixture most everywhere else in pro football. It’s part of the regimen now for … Continue reading
Lions seek out, sign Mr. Hyde
Defensive end Marcus Hyde announced his signing with the B.C. Lions on Twitter: “IT’S OFFICIAL BABY!”
“IT’S OFFICIAL BABY! Just signed my contract with the BC Lions of the CFL!”
So did defensive end Marcus Hyde tweet on Thursday... Continue reading
Uproar: Winners and losers in CFL free agency
Ricky Foley leveraged free agency this year as well as the ex-B.C. DE infamously did a couple of years back when he dithered between the Lions and Toronto, making the Saskatchewan Roughriders this year’s winners in CFL free agency (National … Continue reading
Buono boosts memorial fund by $5,000
Dylan Reichelt was the son of long-time Lions medical therapist Bill Reichelt.
A Lions news release announced that GM Wally Buono has made a personal donation of $5,000 to the Dylan Reichelt Memorial Fund Society, which was established in 2011 sho... Continue reading
Lions president awarded QE II Medal
B.C. Lions president and CEO Dennis Skulsky (left) seated next to Sen. David Braley, owner of the CFL team.
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
A commemorative medal created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Maje... Continue reading
It was time for Geroy Simon to move on
In one dramatic day, the face of the B.C. Lions has been swept away.
Geroy Simon, the Lion in the winter of his career, has been traded to the Saskatchewan Rougriders for import wide receiver Justin Harper, 10 years Simon’s junior, and a pick in the ... Continue reading
