


NWSB insider and BC Lions blogger Dave B tells us confidence is high. Travis Lulay entered last season as a relative unknown with the weight of a franchise on his shoulders. Not an enviable task for a young QB. We know this for a fact as we head into 2012. Lulay won’t be flying under the radar any longer! By winning the Grey Cup MVP, Lulay has anointed himself as one of the more high profile players in the CFL.
NWSB Insider and BC Lions writer Dave B weighs in with his 5 expectations for the 2012 Leo’s new head coach Mike Benevides. Wally Buono made his long-awaited move away from the sidelines and Benevides finally took over a job that was rumoured to be his since 2008 when he turned down the Toronto Argonauts head coaching job in favor of the potential of one day becoming the Lions top dog!
BC Sports Writer Josh Hall attended the BC Association of Broadcasters 65th Annual Conference this week and sat in on a press conference attended by some of the BC Lions including Travis Lulay and their partners with the Ending Violence Association of BC. The presser was to announce a major humanitarian award for the two organizations and Josh has the story after the jump.
NWSB insider and BC Lions football blogger Phil Slater tells us about the BC Lions in 2012 honouring on their wall of fame BC bred Defensive Linemen Nick Hebeler and Rick Klassen in 2012. Klassen and Hebeler helped the 1985 front four be equally tremendous and are truly deserving of this fine honour.
2012 CFL football season is here. Check out the Bodog sportsbook 2012 Canadian football futures that are out. Lines have been posted for the all 8 CFL teams. The BC Lions odds are, 9/2, the second best lines. Travis Lulay just may emerge as the CFL MVP this year with Arlan Bruce and Geroy Simon still there to make him look good.
NWSB insider and BC Lions football blogger Phil Slater tells us about the Leo’s selections in the 2012 CFL draft this week. The star pick was DT Jabar Westerman from Eastern Michigan. Kirby Fabien, a 6’6” 290lb Offensive Tackle, was a rock for the Dino’s. Rounding out the draft for the Black and Orange were OT Matt Norman from the University of Western Ontario and LB Jordan Verdone
The Bartender serves up his 5 reasons to love the BC Lions new draft pick Jabar Westerman. Thankfully, this young man’s career is not on the rocks but ready for a smooth transition into the world of professional football.
Stylin’ and Profilin’ more importantly, Dave B. tells us about the life and times of Al Wilson, legendary BC Lions player. Born in Duncan, BC, Wilson went on to spend 15 years with the Leos, his entire career. He won one Grey Cup and remains a cherished past member of the organization.
NWSB Insider and B.C. Lions Blogger Phil Slater sums up the current state of the BC Lions franchise prior to the 2012 CFL Draft. After signing QB Travis Lulay to an extension, and bringing in a litany of veteran defensive backs, Wally Buono still has some holes to fill. CFL predictions from the Bartender all season long.
NWSB Insider and B.C. Lions Blogger Steve Lee sums up the contract extension given to Grey Cup MVP Travis Lulay and explains what he means to the team going forward. Could Travis had made it in the NFL? Well, Casey Printers sure didn’t. Geroy Simon, Arland Bruce and Korey Banks will all catch balls from Lulay in 2012. Should be fun.
NWSB Blogger Dave B. checks in this time with a Northwest Athlete Profile of none other than BC Lions football legend Sean Millington. During his career Millington was named CFL West Division All-Star – five times; CFL All-Star – three times; CFL Most Outstanding Canadian Player in the West Division – three times; CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian Award – two times.
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