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FOOTBALL

BC Lions

NEVER A DOUBT!!
B.C. LIONS BRING HOME THE GREY CUP

  

• They had the best record in the CFL.
• They won 5 of 6 CFL Awards including League Most Outstanding Player (Geroy Simon).
• They had an awesome defence.
• They had a competent kicker.
• They had three quarterbacks that got the job done all season
• They won the West division Final.
• They were expected to win the Grey Cup and they did - 25-14 over Montreal in front of a full house (44,786).

The Lions took the Als to school - even though they only scored one touchdown (Pierce to Smart - 25 yards) they dominated the game from start to finish.

After scoring a field goal at 4:49 of the first quarter, B.C. never relinquished the lead. Paul McCallum tied a CFL record kicking 6 of 6 field goals. Quarterback Dave Dickenson was named the game MVP even though his numbers have been better, he did enough to capture the Cup. He completed 18 of 29 attempts for only 184 yards (the lowest number of yards this season) but he distributed the ball well enough to keep Montreal guessing while marching down the field to give McCallum field goal range. Coach Wally Buono used all three quarterbacks during the game.

Montreal rallied late in the 4th quarter getting to the Lions two yard line but Javy Glatt forced Robert Edwards to fumble - Otis Floyd recovered and that was the end of Montreal’s hopes.

B.C. was the best team in the league and in the end it was a team effort that brought the Grey Cup to B.C. for the 5th time in franchise history. Back next year: Paris Jackson - 2-year deal Javy Glatt signed a 2-year deal plus option Buck Pierce will be Dickenson’s #1 backup again next year and has a salary increase written into his contract if he replaces Dickenson in 2008.

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B.C. Cleans Up at CFL Awards



For more information on the B.C. Lions Football Club - visit: www.bclions.com

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Around The CFL

At the recent Board of Governor’s meeting held in Hamilton, the CFL had discussions on issues including instant replay, a salary management system and the Grey Cup broadcast, currently set for the CBC. League Commissioner Tom Wright indicated the Cup broadcast could be moved to another network because of the labor dispute. It appears that won’t happen if the two sides continue their talks after agreeing in principal to get workers back to work.

The league confirmed that a pre-season game will be held on the East Coast again next year, probably in Moncton, N.B. A successful exhibition game was held in Halifax this year. Other issues will be discussed at league meetings in the off season.

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General News

Pro Bowler Sam Mills Passes

  

5-time Pro Bowler Sam Mills died at age 45 from intestinal cancer April 18th. Mills had an amazing career - undrafted after college - he attended Division III Montclair (N.J.) State - he was signed and cut by the Toronto Argos. He bounced around from the NFL to the CFL to the USFL before catching on with New Orleans in 1986. At 5.9" and 225 pounds, Mills' size had been considered a negative but he proved everyone wrong with a successful 12-year career with New Orleans and Carolina, He spent his last three playing years with Carolina beginning with their inaugural season (1995-97) and the last 6 years as the team's linebacker coach. He was diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2003. Mills is a member of both Louisiana's and New Jersey's Sports Hall of Fame. He finished his career with 1,319 tackles while starting in 173 of 181 games. He is survived by his wife Melanie and 4 children.

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Hall of Fame Guard/Tackle Passes

Jim Parker, a mainstay of the Baltimore Colts 1958-59 championship teams, died at age 71 July 18th. A first round pick in 1957 from Ohio State, he played 11 years with the Colts and made all-pro 8 years in a row - 4 at guard and 4 at tackle. In college he was a 2-time All-American and led Ohio State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1954.

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Inside The NFL

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Devin Hunter tied a NFL record with his 4th touchdown from a kick off Dec. 3rd against Minnesota. The Bears won 23 - 13

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With one second left in his first game replacing Mike Vanderjagt (who was a surprise cut), kicker Martin Gramatica kicked a 46 yard field goal to give the Cowboys a 23-20 win December 3rd.

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The Jaguars probably ended Miami’s hopes for a playoff berth when they beat the Dolphins 24- 10 December 3rd. It was only the second road win for Jacksonville and it also ended Miami’s 4-game winning streak.

Kansas City:
Running Back Priest Holmes is gone for the remainder of the season due to head and neck injuries sustained October 30th against San Diego. He missed the last 8 games of the 2004/05 season with a knee injury and the first 9 games this season. A 3-time Pro Bowler, he turned 33 in October 2005.

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Kicker Josh Brown tied the NFL single-season record with his 4th winning field goal in the final minute when he kicked a 50 yarder against Denver to secure a 23-20 win.

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LaDainian Tomlinson just keep on running. On December 3rd he rushed for 178 yards against Buffalo and scored two touchdowns. His total for the season so far is 1,324. Only one other player has rushed for 1,200 yards or better in each of their first six seasons - Eric Dickerson (L.A. Rams / Indianapolis Colts) is the other. Tomlinson’s performance against the Bills was his 6th straight 100 yard game and the 7th of the season.

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Fired:
Houston: The Texans fired Offensive Line co-ordinator Chris Palmer following the team’s 2nd straight loss. OL Coach Joe Pendry will replace him. Houston lost 22-7 to Buffalo and 27-7 to Pittsburgh as they begin their season.
Detroit: After a 15-28 record over a little more than two years, Detroit’s Head Coach Steve Mariucci was fired on November 28th. He came to the Lions with a winning NFL record but failed to turn around the team that has had only one playoff victory since 1957. Defensive co-ordinator Dick Jauron succeeds him on an interim basis. Also fired: OL Coach Pat Morris, TE Coach Andy Sugarman and Offensive co-ordinator Ted Tollmer was demoted to TE Coach. Greg Olsen will take on the job of Offensive Co-ordinator and Quarterback coach.

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Elsewhere in Football

McGill University in Montreal has been fined $30,000 and it’s football team banned from having any home games televised in 2005 and 2006. The Redman are also banned from hosting a Quebec playoff game in 2006 and will be on probation for one year. The actions are as a result of a hazing incident.

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