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Lions Host Blue Bombers Saturday Night Presented by Tim Hortons

September 10, 2014 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


Game Day : Saturday, September 13 presented by Tim Hortons

Pregame (5:00 pm): Nissan Street Party (Terry Fox Plaza)

Kickoff : 7:00 pm (Gates 6:00 pm)

Roof: Open* Forecast: Sunny, 22=B0C

Play by Play: TSN 1040 (pregame show starts at 2:00 pm)

Just four regular season home games remain on the Lions' schedule and the stretch drive to the postseason has begun with a number of key matchups across the CFL each weekend. This week, it's the Lions (6-4) and Bombers (6-5) looking to keep pace in a tight West Division race that sees just two wins separating second place from fifth spot with the Calgary Stampeders atop the standings at 9-1.

Fans attending Saturday night's game can get their football engines started at the popular Nissan Street Party which kicks off at 5:00 pm on the Terry Fox Plaza. Another great forecast this weekend means the roof at BC Place will be open as the Lions and Bombers collide under the lights. Halftime at Saturday's tilt features another fan-favourite as emergency workers battle it out in their annual relay race. Cheering on police/RCMP, firefighters, ambulance drivers and paramedics from field level will be 100 children from the Children's Hospital Foundation.

In recognition of his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame next week, BC Lions VP of Football Operations and GM Wally Buono will act as the club's honourary captain.

Game Overview

The Lions come off a 7-5 win in an epic defensive struggle versus the Ottawa REDBLACKS last week, which gave them two critical points in the standings as they climb back into the race out west and well within reach of both Edmonton (7-3) and Saskatchewan (8-2) with eight regular season games to go. The 'Bombers come to Vancouver after dropping consecutive games to the 'Riders and will likely be a snarly bunch on Saturday.

Veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn returns to his starting role for the Leos this week in place of the injured Travis Lulay. The Lions offence will try to get back on track versus a Winnipeg team ranked ninth against the run and fifth against the pass. Look for Winnipeg native Andrew Harris to try and spark the Lions versus his hometown team.

On defence, linebacker Solomon Elimimian continues his torrid pace with 82 tackles on the season, 33 more than the next player on the list. While Elimimian makes a case for a Most Outstanding Defensive Player nomination, the rest of the Lions defence has grown into the CFL's most formidable cast surrendering the fewest offensive yards overall including the lowest number of passing yards to date.

Defensive coordinator Mark Washington and his crew will need to be on point Saturday as Blue Bomber quarterback Drew Willy and his pass-happy offence lead the league in yards through the air and also feature the CFL's top rusher Nic Grigsby.

The Lions can put the Blue Bombers two games behind them in the loss column with a win Saturday, but it won't come easy versus a scrappy Winnipeg team that has found ways to win late and can strike fast with big plays on offence and special teams.

Fall is in the air and there's no better way to enjoy BC Lions football than the Global BC Family Zone ($30 including free hotdog and small pop) or the Gemstone Gridiron Deck ($30). Both sections are on sale now - visit Ticketmaster or call 604.589.ROAR for more information.

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