Iannuzzi Signs Contract Extension

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Great news...he is a good one, and he is going to be a very good one IMO...


The B.C. Lions signed Canadian receiver Marco Iannuzzi to a contract extension Monday.

The Calgary native was set to enter the option year of his original contract this season.

Originally drafted in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2011 CFL draft, Iannuzzi has recorded 38 receptions for 418 yards and five touchdowns over 31 career appearances for the Lions.

“Marco is a gifted receiver who works extremely hard,” Lions head coach Mike Benevides said in a statement. “He’s part of a solid core of young receivers that we have a lot of confidence in and I’m very pleased to have him with us moving forward.”

The Harvard grad, who also sees time on special teams, had a career-high 99 receiving yards on seven receptions in a game versus Edmonton last season.



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This is a great signing...... A guy who gives 100% all the time and is familiar with the system. He is highy under-rated as a receiver. I see a good season with more balls thrown his way.
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Yeah Squishy, I think that if Marco can stay healthy this season, it will be his breakout year...I see him as a Darren Flutie type...once Marco learns to find the holes and sit down in them, he will become a pass catching machine!
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A very very good off-season for Wally. May have come at the expense of keeping a legendary receiver for another year but getting new contracts for key yung players such as Lulay, Gore, Olafioye, Bighill, Iannuzzi and, as added bonus, Elliminian is huge for this franchise moving forward.

Marco has been terrific. Excellent speed and hands who also happens to have a nose for the end zone too. Has embraced Vancouver since being drafted by the Lions, living here year-round. Glad to see he doesn't want to put his Ivy League education to full-time use just yet.
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:thup:

IMO under-rated speed. Adjusts to the ball. Good hands. Excellent passport. It's all good.
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Sammy, you're right...its been a terrific offseason for Wally...but the key will be the draft...there are some key pieces that this franchise needs to secure...and part of that is finally understanding what happens to Fabien at OT...it will be very interesting.
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I like the signing. His speed is going to stretch the defence.
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He's talented and smart.
‘A learning experience’: B.C. Lions’ Marco Iannuzzi negotiated his contract extension

http://metronews.ca/news/vancouver/5913 ... extension/

I think he knows he can make more money in the real world...
Aaahh... the love of playing football....
Keep playing Marco!!!
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Funny to think that 2 receivers were selected ahead of Marco in the 2011 draft, yet I wouldn't trade him for either Anthony Parker or Nathan Coehoorn at this point. I like what Marco brings to the club: smarts, speed, good hands, great work ethic, and a community volunteer. You couldn't ask for more. Great signing. :thup:


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Iannuzzi is certainly not lacking in confidence if he chose to negotiate himself against Buono.
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I'm dissappointed because his INTERCEPTIONS were ZERO last year :wink:

Just kidding. My highlight for Iannuzzi has been (and may forever be) his interception of that puntfake against the Argos (was that the same game the 'flemble' occurred?). Just shows he is capable of figuring out whats going on and adjusting on the fly. Hope Marco goes on to do so much more in a Lions uni that I forget about his interception as a highlight...........
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notahomer wrote:Just kidding. My highlight for Iannuzzi has been (and may forever be) his interception of that puntfake against the Argos (was that the same game the 'flemble' occurred?). Just shows he is capable of figuring out whats going on and adjusting on the fly. Hope Marco goes on to do so much more in a Lions uni that I forget about his interception as a highlight...........
Definitely a memorable play that signified the level of intelligence he possesses. He was a rookie receiver yet read that play and jumped the route like a savvy veteran defensive back.
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That was a great play...and the mark of an extremely smart football player.
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MexicoLionFan wrote:That was a great play...and the mark of an extremely smart football player.
You don't go to Harvard on good looks alone. They don't hand out many degrees in basketweaving with their athletic scholarships.
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David wrote:Funny to think that 2 receivers were selected ahead of Marco in the 2011 draft, yet I wouldn't trade him for either Anthony Parker or Nathan Coehoorn at this point. I like what Marco brings to the club: smarts, speed, good hands, great work ethic, and a community volunteer. You couldn't ask for more. Great signing. :thup:


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3 actually. (jade etienne 4th overall to wpg)

But still would want ianuzzi over any of them. Smart, character guy
-Believes in building from the trenches outwards. A great O-Line and D-Line guarantees an above average team.
-A coach that has to give a motivational pregame speech is probably a coach that is insecure about his game plan.
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