CFL B.C. Lions

BC Lions Training Camp Report - Day 3

Published on June 3, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
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(Vancouver) Steady rain made its training camp debut on Tuesday morning as did wide receiver Paris Jackson. While Paris was a welcome addition, the rain was not and the fields quickly slicked up through the morning.

Quarterbacks Buck Pierce and Jarious Jackson continue to split the majority of the snaps and both are enjoying consistent camps with Jason Clermont and Geroy Simon finding themselves on the receiving end of numerous passes in skelly and team situations. During the afternoon session both Pierce and Jackson completed at least 80 percent of their passes despite the steady rain.

With an eye on the conditions, head coach Wally Buono scratched one-on-ones from the afternoon schedule but a 30-play team period provided great action on both sides of the ball including an interception by Donald Brown. The first-year defensive back was escorted into the end zone by four other defensive backs and 16 teammates from the sidelines. The play momentarily quieted exasperated defensive coordinator Mike Benevides after WR Dedrick Poole torched the first-string defense two plays earlier.

Watching: Justin Shaw (LB - hamstring), slotback Ben Wilson (knee) and OL Andrew Jones (knee).

Best dressed(?) media member: TEAM 1040 reporter Kristin Reid sported rubber boots this morning more likely to be seen in an elementary school coatroom.

Food Fare: On the lunch menu Tuesday: whole wheat turkey swiss subs, vegetarian penne with alfredo sauce. For dinner: build-your-own fajitas.

Quotable: "I have no idea..." - Wally Buono when asked how much time was left in a particular practice period as he knocked a water-logged stopwatch against his hand.

Dropping by: Miami Dolphins scout Brian Gaine stopped by camp Tuesday morning.

Next Up: Wednesday, June 4 - two sessions (8:30 am - 11:00 am & 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm)

Note: Due to the rain Tuesday, the Lions will move Wednesday's morning session to the artificial turf at W.J. Mouat Secondary School (32355 Mouat Dr.)

The Lions travel to Regina to take on the defending Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders in preseason action on Friday, June 13th and will host the Calgary Stampeders at BC Place on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 pm.

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