CFL B.C. Lions

Lions Look to Finish up Strong against Elks: Roster and Media Info for Week 16 Tilt

Published on November 18, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver)- The importance of finishing on a winning note has been preached all throughout this week as the BC Lions (4-9-0) get set to host the Edmonton Elks (3-10-0) this Friday night at BC Place.

"It's been enthusiastic. It's tough when you're coming down towards the end," said head coach Rick Campbell.

"I know they're going to be excited on Friday night and we'll be ready to go. We get paid to do this job to play and coach professional football. We'll be excited to be at home and tee this up one more time."

The big lineup news of the week was determined on Monday when Campbell confirmed rookie Nathan Rourke will start in place of CFL passing leader Michael Reilly.

The Victoria-born Rourke has been given spot duty throughout this season and even had the surprise start way back in week one in Saskatchewan where he finished 10/18 for 184 yards and a pair of touchdown strikes. Ever since that crazy beginning of his pro career,

Rourke has approached every week as if he is going to play.

"I think the mindset really hasn't changed," said Rourke following the last full practice of the week. "There is a bunch of stuff that I want to get done and there is a routine I have set in place from the beginning of the season that is something I've still been doing. There hasn't been much of a change in that aspect and it was a good move early in the year to do that. I'm just trying to show them that I can lead the team and they can depend on me. I'm going to give it my full effort and hopefully, we can go out with a win. That's all I'm really looking for at this point."

One thing that for sure has helped the youngster's development has been having Reilly with him in the quarterback room. Probably not a better mentor in this league to have as he continues to develop at the position.

"He's like another coach in the room. He knows the offence in and out and he's seen every single look you can possibly think of on defence and he's got the veteran tricks, every single one," added Rourke.

He's been a really good teammate to me, definitely been a crucial person in my development and he'll continue to be."

Game Info: BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks. Friday, November 19. BC Place. 7:30 PM PT.

TV: TSN and ESPN+. Broadcast team: Dustin Nielson, Glen Suitor, Farhan Lalji.

Radio: AM730, Lions Radio Network and Sirius XM 167 Canada Talks. Broadcast team: Bob Marjanovich, Giulio Caravatta. Pre-game 6:30 PM PT.

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