New BC Lions thread

**ArgoRavi** · 04-18-2023, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

No doubt the Argos uniforms need upgraded to say the least. As for the Lions new uniforms, seems teams in all sports are leaving traditional colours and going all black. To me it seems unimaginative, as the 9 team CFL now has 3 teams with black as their main colour, but fans seem to be eating it up.

Calgary is introducing new uniforms today and I hope like hell that they remove black from their uniforms and return to something along the lines of what they wore in the 1970s or 1980s. The Lions have a history of wearing black so I don't mind their new uniforms, although it wouldn't have been my first choice, but Calgary must remove the black from their uniforms.

**Argo57** · 04-18-2023, 07:30 AM

Argos should consult this guy, his design (with a couple of minor changes) and the current boat logo would be light years better than the practice jerseys they are currently wearing.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...II2KMUv4zK-dlY

**Argo57** · 05-21-2023, 08:19 PM

Shawn Lemon released, Jonathan Kongbo signed.

https://3downnation.com/2023/05/21/lemon-dropped-b-c-lions-release-veteran-pass-rusher-shawn-lemon-one-other/

https://3downnation.com/2023/05/21/b...ing-nfl-stint/

**jerrym** · 05-21-2023, 10:14 PM

Lemon was getting long in the tooth at 34. Kongbo should be a big addition for the club and he has the bonus of being Canadian. They also released Canadian LB Jordan Herdman-Reed.

**Will** · 06-23-2023, 12:55 PM

The Lions sure are looking good to start the season (particularly on defense).

**ArgoRavi** · 06-24-2023, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Will

The Lions sure are looking good to start the season (particularly on defense).

They do indeed look good so far with another big test on the horizon for them in Toronto in early July.

**kellynjk** · 06-24-2023, 08:57 PM

Lions looked sensational the other evening and Vernon Adams has had a couple of great games so far.

**jerrym** · 06-30-2023, 03:51 AM

Vernon Adams passing has definitely improved thanks to a lot of work in the offseason.

**jerrym** · 07-14-2023, 06:51 PM

It looks like BC has the second half of a RB tandem after rookie Shaun Shivers gained 63 yards rushing on 14 carries and a TD, as well as two catches for 73 yards in their win over the Als, while replacing the injured Taquan Mizzell.

**OV Argo** · 07-14-2023, 07:03 PM

M. Betts off to a great start as a pass rusher / sacker. Living up to his resume - most decorated DE in Canadian college ball history likely.

Suitor on TSN making it sound like he is another Brent Johnson - who according to good old Suits - was the guy who broke the mold and made GOBs realize Canadians can play DE? Now maybe Suits is talking about a very specific CFL period, or his own time in the league, but if he thinks Johnson was the first real successful Canadian DE, he is clueless. Ever heard of Jim Corrgial there Suits? or how bout Wayne Smith who terrorized QBs for Ottawa and later the Argos? Bill the Undertaker Baker; Jim Piaskoski, Kent Warnock, Leroy Blugh ... lots of 'em

**ArgoRavi** · 07-14-2023, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

M. Betts off to a great start as a pass rusher / sacker. Living up to his resume - most decorated DE in Canadian college ball history likely.

Suitor on TSN making it sound like he is another Brent Johnson - who according to good old Suits - was the guy who broke the mold and made GOBs realize Canadians can play DE? Now maybe Suits is talking about a very specific CFL period, or his own time in the league, but if he thinks Johnson was the first real successful Canadian DE, he is clueless. Ever heard of Jim Corrgial there Suits? or how bout Wayne Smith who terrorized QBs for Ottawa and later the Argos? Bill the Undertaker Baker; Jim Piaskoski, Kent Warnock, Leroy Blugh ... lots of 'em

Agreed, OV. I had the same thoughts as you when I heard Suitor say that.

**argolio** · 07-15-2023, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

Agreed, OV. I had the same thoughts as you when I heard Suitor say that.

Maybe Suitor meant that as Betts being a rush end, a specialized position which didn't exist pre-James Parker.

**ArgoRavi** · 07-15-2023, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by argolio

Maybe Suitor meant that as Betts being a rush end, a specialized position which didn't exist pre-James Parker.

That would make more sense.

**OV Argo** · 07-15-2023, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

That would make more sense.

The term rush end is ill defined anyways? What does it mean ?

**jerrym** · 07-21-2023, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

M. Betts off to a great start as a pass rusher / sacker. Living up to his resume - most decorated DE in Canadian college ball history likely.

Suitor on TSN making it sound like he is another Brent Johnson - who according to good old Suits - was the guy who broke the mold and made GOBs realize Canadians can play DE? Now maybe Suits is talking about a very specific CFL period, or his own time in the league, but if he thinks Johnson was the first real successful Canadian DE, he is clueless. Ever heard of Jim Corrgial there Suits? or how bout Wayne Smith who terrorized QBs for Ottawa and later the Argos? Bill the Undertaker Baker; Jim Piaskoski, Kent Warnock, Leroy Blugh ... lots of 'em

Love your post.

**jerrym** · 07-29-2023, 08:08 PM

The BC Lions announced that they will have their game against the Elks be the first CFL game ever broadcast in Punjabi. Vancouver has a large Punjabi population and a good number of them attend Lions games. The NHL also has some Punjabi broadcasts. Great to see the audience being expanded.

**jerrym** · 08-10-2023, 05:58 PM

American RB JaQuan Hardy, who won a PR job and played played in two games for the Denver Broncos after signing as a undrafted player, has signed with the Lions.

https://www.bclions.com/2023/08/08/l...actice-roster/

**jerrym** · 09-29-2023, 12:52 AM

The Lions have added Colin Kaepernick to their negotiation list.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/09/28/report...otiation-list/

**jerrym** · 11-10-2023, 02:21 AM

BC put five players on the CFL All-Star team.

Hatcher (1ST SELECTION)– enjoyed his finest Lion season yet, racking up 1,226 receiving yards- 43 shy of Hamilton’s Tim White for the CFL lead- on 78 receptions. Hatcher also recorded a regular career-high 170 yards in a win over Calgary on August 12 while scoring six touchdowns over 15 contests. He then elevated his game in last week’s Western Semi-Final win over Calgary with nine receptions for 195 yards and one major.

Betts (1ST SELECTION)- it was a historical year for the CFL’s West Division nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player as Betts’ 18 sacks broke the single-season Canadian record previously held by Brent Johnson and Jamaal Westerman. Betts was also the first Lion to lead the CFL in sacks since Keron Williams in 2012.

Peters (2ND SELECTION)- the lockdown corner appeared in all 18 regular season contests to extend his ironman streak to 86 since joining the Lions prior to the 2018 season. Peters’ four interceptions were one shy of his career-high while he also added 51 defensive tackles.

Lee (2ND SELECTION)– another versatile veteran in the secondary, Lee suited up in all 18 games for the third time in his career and established a new career-high of 82 defensive tackles to go with three interceptions and one sack.

Whyte (1ST SELECTION)- the league finalist for Most Outstanding Special Teams Player was clutch all throughout the regular season. Whyte’s 94.3 field goal percentage (50/53) was good for second in the CFL while he also made good on 44 of 45 convert attempts.

https://www.bclions.com/2023/11/08/a...cfl-all-stars/