CFL B.C. Lions

All-Star Centre Angus Reid Returns for 12th Season with Lions

Published on January 18, 2012 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club announced this afternoon that centre and CFL All-Star Angus Reid will return for the 2012 season.

"Angus' contributions to our club both on and off the field have been significant throughout his career and this is very good news for our fans and our offense," said GM and VP, football operations Wally Buono.

"Not many players can have one of their best seasons 11 years into their career as Angus did last year, but his leadership and quality of play was one of the primary reasons we were able to turn our season around and win the Grey Cup," said head coach Mike Benevides. "He provides our offence and our team with a unique combination of stability and confidence."

Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Reid joined the Lions after being acquired from the Montreal Alouettes in 2001. He originally entered the CFL after being drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 2001. From 2002 to 2009, he enjoyed an eight-season, 142-game run as the Lions' starting centre before being sidelined by a broken foot.

Angus began the 2010 season as the team's sixth offensive lineman, but was soon pressed back into a starting role as the club faced a series of injuries up front. Beginning his 11th CFL campaign in 2011, Angus' outstanding play at the centre position earned him both West Division and CFL All-Star honours.

"This was not a difficult decision in the end," said Reid. "I would not prepare for another season of football unless I felt that I can continue to contribute at the highest possible level. With Travis at quarterback and the core players we have on both offense and defense I believe we have all the pieces needed to defend our title. It's January, the season is about five months away, but I'm excited as ever to get back on the field."

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