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The Lions have activated rookie Shane Wynn as a kick returner and backup WR for Friday's game in Regina. They are also healthier than they were last week in Calgary. James Butler is back in the lineup at running back, sending Bruce Anderson back to the practice roster. Loucheiz Purifoy will start at safety for the second time. Rookie Manny Rugamba remains at SAM linebacker for a second straight game. Second-round draft pick Noah Zerr is activated for the first time as a seventh offensive lineman. WR Shai Ross moves to the 1-game injured list.
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Riders have Marino and Leonard back so their pass rush should be improved.
They are still questionable on the O line as they cut Na'Ty Rodgers due to the amount of penalties he took.

With Marino back I sure wish the Lions would consider Pipkin or O’Connor for those short yardage sneaks. Is that good wear and tear on your franchise player anyways?
I get it Rourke is definitely the best option but I guess we hold our breaths for the next two games.

SammyGreene wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:59 am

With Marino back I sure wish the Lions would consider Pipkin or O’Connor for those short yardage sneaks. Is that good wear and tear on your franchise player anyways?
I get it Rourke is definitely the best option but I guess we hold our breaths for the next two games.

I'm hoping that the time Marino spent in the detention room, along with lost revenue a la paycheck, will have him thinking twice about injuring another QB as it would likely mean his season would be done.

I will be at Mosaic for the game tomorrow night. Going with a friend (Rider fan). Have already warned her that if Marino hurts Roarke, she is walking back from Regina to Saskatoon. LOL

With the return of Robertson, Leonard and Marino and pretty much their entire D being healthy the Riders defense is as formidable as BC has faced this season.

Another big test for Rourke. Will he be able to handle one of the better pass rushes in the league.

Hopefully the Lions can get off to a quick start. The Riders feed off the emotion of the crowd and even when they are an average team, they can score in bunches as weird things and breaks always seem to go their way at home.

BC has a history of starting slow and not playing well at Mosaic(old and new) even in the Wally "glory" years.

swervynmerv wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:58 pm

Hopefully the Lions can get off to a quick start. The Riders feed off the emotion of the crowd and even when they are an average team, they can score in bunches as weird things and breaks always seem to go their way at home.

BC has a history of starting slow and not playing well at Mosaic(old and new) even in the Wally "glory" years.

Agree - Lions started very slow against the Stamps, and didn't look great in the first two series against the Elks here until the team caught fire.

Playing in Saskatchewan is a crapshoot at best. Here's hoping to getting off to a fast start.

Impressive opening drive

Great start!

Yes! Save Rourke from those sneaks. What a drive!!!

That's the start I wanted!

Great first start. Rourke already looks dialed in.