From Matt Baker with the Lions, excerpts ...
Rainey wanted the ball, throughout the year, and he got it in this game.All season long he was clamouring for more touches on offence. And when the chance finally arrived, Chris Rainey did not disappoint.
Rainey had 195 yards from scrimmage and two touchdown catches as your BC Lions (7-10-0) defeated the Blue Bombers (11-6-0) 36-27 on Saturday afternoon. Jonathon Jennings had his best outing of the season, passing for 408 yards and four majors to help his team snap a four-game losing streak.
Tremendous display of Jennings' capabilities, when given more support through the game plan, etc.
Very special player. This long time football fan cannot remember seeing a player quite like him. Willie Fleming to a degree. Fleming was an amazing running back, and receiver. They are the same size, but with their own unique styles. Similar talent level, I would suggest. Both an absolute treat to watch. Game breakers. Go the distance on any play. Get the fans out of their seats.“Every day in practice the goal is to be better than every receiver out there. When the ball is in the air, I am coming down with it.”
“Rainey is a special cat,” added Jennings.
“He’s a guy that is one of the most tremendous football players I have ever played with, he really has a knack and love for the game, he loves it more than a lot of guys and he just wants that opportunity. You saw what he could do anytime he touches the ball.”
In my view, Jennings is also a very special player. We tend to take even the results of this game for granted. 408 yards. 4 TDs. Pinpoint accuracy. Plus he is mobile and very much a quiet, unselfish team player. He faced a lot of defensive pressure in this game. It is in the highlights. But with a better game plan, we were able to get the ball into the receivers' hands. Jennings was able to get the ball into the receivers' hands. We had quick hitters, and a variety of plays we saw very little of this year. Our receivers actually had separation. Better planning and better route running.It was the third-highest passing total of Jennings’ young career and you got the sense he really has his confidence back as this season comes to a close. He also benefited from solid protection up front.
“We just had a really good plan and stuck do it. And then when we had those opportunities down the field, we made them. O-Line did a hell of a job and then our receivers and running backs just made some crazy good plays.”
Better game plan for sure.
Dunno about dominant. Ummm, no. Not in my opinion. Too many breakdowns throughout the year. Not enough pressure on the QB.“We know our defence is dominant. We had a couple slip ups at major times in games and one play cost us some games. It’s about today. Everybody keeps talking about ‘were not in the playoffs, ‘blah blah blah.’ But we have two games left and we treat them like playoff games.” -- Lee
When we play like that, fans can have hope, even if it is mostly for entertainment value.