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by B.C.FAN
Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions expect to land Tyler Ebell
Replies: 3
Views: 427

Lions expect to land Tyler Ebell

According to Mike Beamish, Wally said Saturday he expects to have Tyler Ebell at practice Monday for depth at running back and returner. He also said Martell Mallett acquitted himself well in his first pro game and Ian Smart's groin injury doesn't look too serious. Wally said his meeting with free-a...
by B.C.FAN
Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Official Game Day Thread: Lions at Regina
Replies: 368
Views: 15755

Re: Official Game Day Thread: Lions at Regina

One season-opening loss doesn't bother me, especially when the reasons for the loss are clear and easy to correct through better preparation and game expeience. As I recall, the 2006 Lions started the season 2-3 and the 2000 Lions started 5-9. Both seasons ended in Grey Cup victories. Over the years...
by B.C.FAN
Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:01 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: O-Line issues
Replies: 28
Views: 1919

Re: O-Line issues

It was obvious the Lions considered the right side of the O-line their strength in this game, no matter where they were on the field or how the defence was lined up. I think roughly 8 of the 10 carries by the running backs went to the right side behind Jimenez and Haji-Rasouli. Those carries were al...
by B.C.FAN
Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Post Game Thoughts
Replies: 64
Views: 4160

Re: Post Game Thoughts

Buck was also in the game against Edmonton a season or two back that he was sacked like 9 times, you have to begin to wonder if he isn't holding onto the ball a little too long, given the two circumstances. You have to get rid of the ball quickly when they're bringing more people than you can block...
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Post Game Thoughts
Replies: 64
Views: 4160

Re: Post Game Thoughts

Some positives? * How about the play of Glatt, Hunt, Banks, Phillips on D. Anton McKenzie was quite good considering it was his first game with B.C. It's easy to criticize Darren Toney because of his shaky punt returns, but that's not what I care about as he's not our first string punt return man. ...
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: O-Line issues
Replies: 28
Views: 1919

Re: O-Line issues

There were problems on the O-line with all five starters being beaten cleanly, but mostly this was poor preparation. The Lions looked like they had no clue how to handle the Riders' blitzes. Admittedly, they'd never seen them before, but they also didn't adjust to what they were seeing at the line o...
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season
Replies: 21
Views: 920

Re: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season

One of us is out of the running with an 18-0 prediction but the rest of us are still alive. All games this week have been mistake-filled. It really takes more than two games to get sharp.
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions position chart
Replies: 4
Views: 303

Re: Lions position chart

The "injuries" to Sean Whyte and Zac Champion have allowed Rufus Skillern and Bobby Singh to be activated to the 46-man roster. The Lions also have extra room on the practice roster if needed.
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions position chart
Replies: 4
Views: 303

Re: Lions position chart

Here's today's official depth chart from bclions.com, showing the 4-2-6 defence:
Depth chart
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Season opener on Canada Day - a good idea?
Replies: 25
Views: 1049

Re: Season opener on Canada Day - a good idea?

I don't know where all the venom comes from when it comes to the NHL having Free Agency start on July 1. 80% of the teams operate in the US where it's just another day. NHL Free Agency has been on July 1 since they had free agency. It signifies the expiration of contracts as per the CBA just as Feb...
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season
Replies: 21
Views: 920

Re: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season

ziggy wrote:
Lion Guy wrote:The Lions will be alot better than most people think. they will battle Calgary all year for 1st.
:thup:
I'm with you!
What the heck. Rammer has thrown some numbers out there. I'll do the same: 14-4. See reasons in thread above.
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Timmy Chang in the news
Replies: 7
Views: 523

Re: Timmy Chang in the news

Here's a more authoritative source, the Honolulu Advertiser:
Ex-UH quarterback arrested
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Clermonts corner
Replies: 18
Views: 1372

Re: Clermonts corner

If they were really as classy as some suggest wouldn't the Lions have honoured their contract with Clermont? There are far too many CFL contracts these days signed by teams including the Lions that appear like they have no intention of honouring when the season is done and the bonuses are triggered...
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season
Replies: 21
Views: 920

Re: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season

With 8 rookie starters, the Lions could lose 8 games this year. :roar: You can count the new starters several ways. Lowell Ullrich counts 4 rookie starters: Toney, Mallett, Gibbs and Arceneaux. Province article I would argue that Toney is the only true rookie starter in the bunch. Gibbs was on the ...
by B.C.FAN
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season
Replies: 21
Views: 920

Re: Predictions, Expectations for the Lions this Season

I'm extremely optimistic about this season. The talent on this team is far better than in the past at most positions and the attitude is also night-and-day better. The team is hungry and focused and could have a breakout season. I'm loathe to predict final standings because, as we saw last year, a f...