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Lions at Empire Game Preview

This Saturday the Columbus Lions will be opening the season sooner than expected. A recent schedule change has forced the Lions to play their opening game a week early and on the road against the Albany Empire. After nearly 2 years away from the game of football, coach Jason Gibson and the Lions will be returning to the game in New York on Saturday. As the season opens it's a little difficult to anticipate exactly what will... Full Story