CFL B.C. Lions

BC Lions Training Camp Report - Day 11

Published on June 16, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Kamloops) Just four days separate the Lions and their final pre-season tilt slated for Sunday versus the Edmonton Eskimos at Empire Field, but perhaps more importantly only 48 hours remain on the multiple-practice docket for players whose bodies and minds are beginning to show signs of wear.

Despite the aches and pains, the Leos did indeed have two practices under ideal weather conditions at Kamloops' Hillside Stadium on Wednesday and continue to show signs of a competitive club in the making.

General manager and head coach Wally Buono gave his starting pivot, Casey Printers the morning off to allow the QB to rest his arm which paid off nicely as Printers shone in the second session completing a number of intermediate and long passes to receivers Terence Scott and Robert Jordan to name a few.

The morning off for Printers did send a few folks scurrying to various social media outlets with varying degrees of panic to which the GM and head coach responded, "The guy has had five million reps this week, what's the big deal?"

Once 'arm-gate' was put to rest and everyone in cyberspace was assured the earth hadn't spun wildly of course into the sun, most of the Leos managed to get a full day's work in Wednesday.

Travis Lulay and Jarious Jackson took advantage of the extra reps to guide the offence through morning no-huddle and team periods with both pivots enjoying varying degrees of success. Despite his ongoing shoulder rehabilitation, Jackson hit a sprinting Paris Jackson beautifully in stride about 45 yards downfield with one of many completions.

During one-on-one sessions, newcomer defensive end Victor DeGrate turned a few heads with some effective reps as did interior lineman Alan Harper. On the offensive side, Justin Sorensen continues to impress with some shutdown reps of his own as did fellow tackle Dumane Duckett.

Inside run period took on a bit of a twist as it appeared the offense was having a tough time getting anything going. Typically a seven to eight men drill, it was discovered later that the defence was actually playing with 10 players to the offence's seven, causing a few chuckles.

Watching: Steve Williams (groin), Darius Passmore (hamstring), Paris Jackson (knee - afternoon only), Casey Printers (arm - morning only), Joe Henderson (knee - afternoon only), Derick Armstrong (knee - afternoon only).

Food Fare: Lunch at Thompson Rivers University consisted of a choice of sandwiches, chilli and a selection of salads, fruits and desserts. Dinner was roasted pork chops, rice, sole and salads. The apple crumble dessert was also big hit.

Quotable: "I feel like I'm 17" - Geroy Simon during morning stretch. "All I know is you have like eight kids and they're all old" - Wally Buono in response to Simon.

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