Search found 11157 matches

by B.C.FAN
Thu May 24, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Ex-Tor (& BC) OL Rob Murphy on why he is calling it quits
Replies: 17
Views: 1280

Re: Ex-Tor (& BC) OL Rob Murphy on why he is calling it quit

A large part of a player's reputation is generated by the media.......a prime example is the "holding Chick down by the throat" line that was propagated by the media to sensationalize the incident......when clearly he's holding his shoulder........even the "closed fist" referenc...
by B.C.FAN
Wed May 23, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Ex-Tor (& BC) OL Rob Murphy on why he is calling it quits
Replies: 17
Views: 1280

Re: Ex-Tor (& BC) OL Rob Murphy on why he is calling it quit

Best wishes to Rob and his family. His acquisition was a key to the Lions' 2006 Grey Cup season. The CFL is losing one of its most interesting characters.
by B.C.FAN
Tue May 22, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: The Tower of Babble...
Replies: 15
Views: 1504

Re: The Tower of Babble...

DanoT wrote:pri, if play by play is not necessary, then what is keeping you from watching football with the volume turned down?
That's how I watch games. I can't stand idiots in the booth who don't understand what's going on and often give out wrong information.
by B.C.FAN
Mon May 21, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Questions heading into Training Camp
Replies: 36
Views: 4201

Re: Questions heading into Training Camp

Listening to Bob Marjanovich interview Ryan Phillips tonight, I came to the conclusion there really aren't any big questions heading into training camp. Barring injuries or rookie surprises, the Lions have enough veterans to fill all 24 starting positions and all backups. The only veterans who might...
by B.C.FAN
Mon May 21, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: The Tower of Babble...
Replies: 15
Views: 1504

Re: The Tower of Babble...

Fascinating read, James. I hate the CBC and disliked Tom Wright, but I loved the announcer-less telecasts. Had Wright ever listened to the CBC's announcers? I'm puzzled why the league didn't entertain competitive bids for the rights, even if only to get a better price out of TSN. I love what TSN has...
by B.C.FAN
Thu May 17, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Kickoff 2012 May 12
Replies: 28
Views: 4217

Re: Kickoff 2012 May 12

I don't know about the original Empire era, but they kept teams well separated last time, even having the visitors walk along some sort of above-ground bridge to get to their trailers (maybe they were hoping some opposing players were afraid of heights lol). In the original Empire Stadium, each tea...
by B.C.FAN
Tue May 15, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Two signings round out Lions' QB roster
Replies: 41
Views: 3335

Two signings round out Lions' QB roster

Lowell Ullrich has more details on the unheralded fourth and fifth QBs invited to the Lions training camp, Thomas DeMarco of Old Dominion and Jordan Yantz of the Vancouver Island Raiders. Jacques Chapdelaine and Mike Benevides had unusually high praise for Yantz, given that he's a non-import with li...
by B.C.FAN
Mon May 14, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Sanchez Retires
Replies: 13
Views: 1084

Re: Sanchez Retires

Thought he was the Lions best DB in 2010. Wonder if I will see a Canadian starting at cornerback again in my lifeftime. Never mind a Lower Mainland boy getting a scholarship to a big time NCAA program (Oregon) to play that position. Congrats Davis!!! Sanchez was outstanding in 2010 and was the best...
by B.C.FAN
Fri May 11, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: List of BC Lions PRESIDENTS
Replies: 8
Views: 1590

Re: List of BC Lions PRESIDENTS

I believe eight of the team presidents have been added to the B.C. Lions Wall of Fame, two of them as players and six as builders. Norm Fieldgate (Charter - as a player) Joe Kapp (Charter - as a player) Jack Farley (Charter) Allan McEachern (2003) Paul Higgins (2004) Ron Jones (2006) Harry Spring (2...
by B.C.FAN
Fri May 11, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Draft Thread for May 6, 2013 ... Picks & Comments
Replies: 328
Views: 36735

Re: Official CFL Draft Thread, May 3, 2012

Lowell Ullrich offers a bit more insight into post-draft roster additions in his latest blog post: There are potentially two additional non-import players who became Lions property in the aftermath of last week’s draft, but the club isn’t saying who it claimed as they were placed them on their top-s...
by B.C.FAN
Thu May 10, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Scoreboard fixed
Replies: 19
Views: 1910

Re: Scoreboard fixed

Today's paper (the Province) there's been complaints about one of the replay screens being out of whack. Apparently one wasn't working during the latest Whitecaps games and they are hoping to have them up for the next home game May 9th..... A Lions game just won't be the same but I'm sure they'll b...
by B.C.FAN
Wed May 09, 2012 12:55 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Jabar Westerman happy to be a Lion - Monte Stewart
Replies: 20
Views: 1686

Re: Jabar Westerman happy to be a Lion - Monte Stewart

So, you can maybe see why I am not buying into the Westerman hype just yet. Future star? Maybe. Hopefully. Can't miss kid? Given our draft history, not too sure about that.... That's the nature of the CFL draft. It's a crapshoot. I suspect the Lions aren't the only team with a questionable record o...
by B.C.FAN
Tue May 08, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Scoreboard fixed
Replies: 19
Views: 1910

Re: Scoreboard fixed

Today's paper (the Province) there's been complaints about one of the replay screens being out of whack. Apparently one wasn't working during the latest Whitecaps games and they are hoping to have them up for the next home game May 9th..... A Lions game just won't be the same but I'm sure they'll b...
by B.C.FAN
Mon May 07, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Draft Thread for May 6, 2013 ... Picks & Comments
Replies: 328
Views: 36735

Re: Official CFL Draft Thread, May 3, 2012

A couple of new tweets on the topic of post-draft roster additions: Okanagan Sun ‏ @Okanagan_Sun Sun defensive lineman Steve Doege has been invited to @BCLions rookie camp following an impressive evaluation camp this past weekend #cfl I don't know anything about Doege but junior invitees who were br...
by B.C.FAN
Sun May 06, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Who are the next stars? Who has to step up?
Replies: 10
Views: 2117

Re: Who are the next stars? Who has to step up?

Does anyone know the status of Davis Sanchez (whose elbow injury from 2010 never fully healed)? Is he coming to camp? Would he line up on the corner or at safety? DH :cool: Lowell Ullrich says Sanchez is planning to retire (at the club's insistence) but the announcement has been delayed because of ...