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by Matt Baker
Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Let's pack the dome for the WSF ! WSF ticket sales thread
Replies: 94
Views: 13016

Re: Let's pack the dome for the WSF ! WSF ticket sales thre

In-stadium communication continues to be a weakness. You wouldn't think it possible with a PA announcer and a giant scoreboard but the Lions still manage to squander opportunities. The time to get people to commit to the West Semi is when they're captive and emotions are high. Why would you not ann...
by Matt Baker
Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Let's pack the dome for the WSF ! WSF ticket sales thread
Replies: 94
Views: 13016

Re: Let's pack the dome for the WSF ! WSF ticket sales thre

Agreed Matty, but lets hope there's a planned full blown campaign this week (Family 4-Pack?). It's been 5 years since a home playoff game and its right there for the taking, with the Nux being so bad. It was great atmosphere on Sat with 26K plus in there. On a side note. Do you know why the hell th...
by Matt Baker
Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Let's pack the dome for the WSF ! WSF ticket sales thread
Replies: 94
Views: 13016

Re: Let's pack the dome for the WSF ! WSF ticket sales thre

Highly entertaining regular season that produces league's 2nd best record at 12-6. A huge improvement on a year ago and nothing else can compare in this town to the excitement level the Lions have been providing for much of the season. Now the pressure falls squarely on the shoulders of its biggest...
by Matt Baker
Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Mosaic Stadium Memories
Replies: 8
Views: 1838

Mosaic Stadium Memories

Hey folks, As we are headed to Regina to help shut down Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, I wrote a piece for our site on some of the Lions' memories in the old venue.. Included are some pretty good quotes from Al Wilson whom I spoke to last week. Check it out! A group of us are going for a tour of the ne...
by Matt Baker
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Playoff Scenarios
Replies: 19
Views: 2361

Re: Playoff Scenarios

I haven't seen this stated anywhere yet, with the win over EDM yesterday (and winning the season series on total points scored) isn't BC officially qualified for a Western playoff spot? As far as I can tell EDM can't catch them now, so the crossover spot will go to either EDM or WPG (since EDM won ...
by Matt Baker
Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: 2016 All Things Lions Marketing & Promotions
Replies: 501
Views: 56425

Re: 2016 All Things Lions Marketing & Promotions

Traffic, schedule, Blue Jays, cost of living, stadium configuration.....these are all "symptoms" (better known as excuses) for challenges at the gate. The "cause" or reason is a failure to connect with the fan base ; to make each game a "must see" live event. How is it...
by Matt Baker
Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: 2016 All Things Lions Marketing & Promotions
Replies: 501
Views: 56425

Re: 2016 All Things Lions Marketing & Promotions

Hey all, So I've recently begun a new job in Vancouver and have to commute every day from Port Coquitlam. Whining about traffic is an over-indulged Vancouver past time, but twice this week my drive in was in excess of two hours because of accidents on the No.1 Hwy (--on a good day it's 45 mins). Wi...
by Matt Baker
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions in Steeltown for Canada Day Cat Fight
Replies: 0
Views: 1636

Lions in Steeltown for Canada Day Cat Fight

Happy Canada Day fellow Lionbackers! Game preview is below. Have any of you been to Tim Horton's Field? It is FANTASTIC. Just being there for walkthrough yesterday was outstanding.. It is great for the league to have nice, new stadiums like it. Looking forward to a good one tonight. If anyone is her...
by Matt Baker
Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: A New Podcast for Lions fans!
Replies: 35
Views: 5762

Re: A New Podcast for Lions fans!

Over/Under on when dude discovered the Seahawks? I'll go November, 2013.
by Matt Baker
Fri Jun 10, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions set to tackle Roughriders in pre-season opener
Replies: 0
Views: 1688

Lions set to tackle Roughriders in pre-season opener

A little preview to tomorrow night's tilt in Regina. Roster and depth chart included in the article. We will be at Mosaic Stadium tomorrow providing all kinds of pre, in-game and post-game content on bclions.com.

http://www.bclions.com/2016/06/10/lions ... on-opener/
by Matt Baker
Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: All Sports
Topic: Muhammad Ali, the Greatest, passes away at 74
Replies: 5
Views: 1948

Re: Muhammad Ali, the Greatest, passes away at 74

I caught up with a few Leos in Kamloops to get some reaction:

http://www.bclions.com/2016/06/04/quota ... -greatest/
by Matt Baker
Tue May 31, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Bold Statement: Geraldo Can Play
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

Bold Statement: Geraldo Can Play

Spoke with slotback/wide receiver Geraldo Boldewijn up here in Kamloops. Heck of a story he is: Only moved to North America from Amsterdam 8 years ago, but he has really impressed early in camp.

http://www.bclions.com/2016/05/31/bold- ... -can-play/
by Matt Baker
Sat May 28, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Mini-Camp In The Books
Replies: 2
Views: 962

Mini-Camp In The Books

Productive third and final day of rookie camp here in the 'loops. Intensity amped up once again and the team scrimmage at the end showcased a lot of speed on both sides of the ball. Check out our training camp diary page for all written and video content. http://www.bclions.com/2016/05/25/trainingca...
by Matt Baker
Thu May 26, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Mini-Camp Day 1 Recap
Replies: 2
Views: 789

Mini-Camp Day 1 Recap

It was wet and cold in Kamloops this afternoon, but day one of mini-camp was eventful. My recap below. http://www.bclions.com/2016/05/26/training-camp-report-mini-camp-day-1/ In addition, you can check out our training camp diary on the homepage for all articles, videos, photos, updates etc... http:...
by Matt Baker
Wed May 18, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Adam Bighill: Savage on and off the field
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Adam Bighill: Savage on and off the field

Sat down with Biggy to get his thoughts on 2016, family life, and of course his connection to Nirvana.

Great guy, we are lucky to have in the den.


http://www.bclions.com/2016/05/18/adam- ... n-and-off/