There’s hope that UBC and SFU will provide a player or two at the CFL draft May 3.
Archive for February, 2012
UBC, SFU players head to CFL evaluation camp
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Lions’ Kelly Bates strides into new CFL draft co-ordinator role
The B.C. Lions know they have to perform better at the Canadian college draft and cultivate better relations with CIS schools.
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Riders sign trio to deals
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced three signings — including one re-signing — on Tuesday.
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Argos sign former Lions QB Jackson
The Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday signed quarterback Jarious Jackson to a two-year deal as a backup for new No. 1 pivot Ricky Ray.
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Arthur: Hamilton Ti-Cats makes an honest go of it
Ivor Wynne Stadium is not a place for fancy things, and never has been. So when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats landed the prize free agent in the CFL pool, relatively local boy Andy Fantuz, the formal introduction took place in the worn cinder block-and-steel locker-room.
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Als set to sign Lions free-agent tackle Aaron Hunt
Several days ago, it appeared the Montreal Alouettes were out of the hunt for free-agent defensive tackle Aaron Hunt.
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B.C. Lions open their CFL season with two home games
One thing that already be determined about the B.C. Lions this season can be determined by way in which their 2012 CFL schedule will start.
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After 17 seasons with Roughriders, offensive lineman Gene Makowsky retires
Gene Makowsky, a long-time anchor along the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offensive line, announced his retirement on Friday.
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Parker signing gives Lions a benchmark secondary
Argos cornerback Byron Parker gives Lions a defensive group on par with the best ever.
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Lions add Foord for depth
The move to make junior graduate Andrew Harris the featured tailback worked out so well for the B.C. Lions that they have decided to add Stu Foord, a backup with a similar pedigree.
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