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Rammer wrote:On a positive recap, the halftime show was the best Mascot Soccer game I have witnessed over the years. UBC Thunderbird showed up to play from the opening KO with a two touch goal, getting his own assist (and yes that is possible in this game). He then knocked in a three more (although the I will wait for the official stats to see if he ended up with an assist as one was punched in close to the GL by his teammate), plus he ran back a couple of defensive gems, limiting Winger from getting a break away (although Winger was smart and took the dive in the box trying to draw a penalty shot). The final goal was made by the Vancouver Giants mascot and assisted by you guessed it UBC T-bird. A final replay should be on the highlight reel of Leo, making like an OL pushing the scrum downfield, the wrecking crew would have been proud of that instinctive run.

and I'm having a hard time understanding why after every time BP takes a snap, certain fans call for him to be the starter

and I'm having a hard time understanding why after every time BP takes a snap, certain fans call for him to be the starter. I can't even remember the last time BP won us a game

Blitz wrote:I was very happy to see Buck get some playing time against Edmonton and they were quality reps. He took a big hit on the shoulder and it didn't have any effect. Buck has always been a high percentage thrower but his pocket presence was also back. His sixteen yard scamper reminded me of the Buck of old, in that he he didn't hesitate when he took off and had his old jump. He was also wise to get down, which showed that he is smarter now about protecting his body.

SammyGreene wrote: Not sure if it was the late finish but I am simply amazed at the number of people who head to the exits with 4 or 5 minutes to go with the outcome still in doubt. It happened in the previous game against Montreal too that also went down to the wire. And we sit among season ticket holders!

ziggy wrote:

Blitz wrote:I was very happy to see Buck get some playing time against Edmonton and they were quality reps. He took a big hit on the shoulder and it didn't have any effect. Buck has always been a high percentage thrower but his pocket presence was also back. His sixteen yard scamper reminded me of the Buck of old, in that he he didn't hesitate when he took off and had his old jump. He was also wise to get down, which showed that he is smarter now about protecting his body.

My only concern with Buck, and it has nothing to do with his ability, is the hits he has taken. For what ever reason it seems that Defences tend to tee off on our QB's and seem unusually focused on taking them out of the game with the "Big Hit". It seems, from my admittedly biased point of view, that our guy's take more late and questionable hits than do anyone elses. It seems to have started with DD when teams realized the only way to stop him was to take him out of the game. I fear this is becoming the case with Buck, the defence seemed to turn it up a notch and come after him looking to lay a lick on him and take him out of the game.

ziggy wrote:My only concern with Buck, and it has nothing to do with his ability, is the hits he has taken. For what ever reason it seems that Defences tend to tee off on our QB's and seem unusually focused on taking them out of the game with the "Big Hit". It seems, from my admittedly biased point of view, that our guy's take more late and questionable hits than do anyone elses. It seems to have started with DD when teams realized the only way to stop him was to take him out of the game. I fear this is becoming the case with Buck, the defence seemed to turn it up a notch and come after him looking to lay a lick on him and take him out of the game.

think it may have alot to do with the offensive plays run by the Lions ie. the quarterbacks sitting in the pocket waiting for the crossing patterns to open up. Dickenson and Pierce took some hellacious hits last year standing in the pocket

Stith was there when Buck got cranked in game one against Calgary, but it was his first ever start. It cost Buck the starter's job

For what ever reason it seems that Defences tend to tee off on our QB's and seem unusually focused on taking them out of the game with the "Big Hit". It seems, from my admittedly biased point of view, that our guy's take more late and questionable hits than do anyone elses.

Big Time wrote:I guess I'm going to differ with nearly everyone's opinion because I thought last night's game was absolutely painful to watch. It was two extremely sloppy teams making mistake after mistake with no real flow. The BC offense looked terrible and if it weren't for the great field position they were getting from turnovers and special teams, they could have easily been blown out. Banks was absolutely torched throughout the first game. It wasn't so much that he was just getting beat, it was how easy the Esks were making it look. On the first TD it looked like Banks was just jogging as he watched the receiver go by him.

The 7:30pm start was killer and should not be done again. It made a tedious game even worse because of the infernal delays and "injuries". I use quotation marks because Macchoochoo teams are notorious for having players fall down limp whenever the Lions get any momentum. Watching a game until 11pm is a test of anyone's patience.

The play calling was questionable again as they didn't even try a running play until the 2nd quarter.



I made the trek to watch a good match up but was dissapointed with the Lion's performance too. Great to get the 2 points but man, our secondary really needs to tighten up. I lost count how many times Korey was molested out there Friday night. The fans around me were all shaking their heads at how sloppy the seconday's performance was. I think we are lucky to be 4-3 ... it is a work in progress for this team. Also notice how the front four looked much fresher in the fourth quarter with the rotation. The bye week will do the Leo's a lot of good. Hoping Geroy will be available the next game because without him, there is obviously a big drop in talent and production with the receiving corp. :no:

I have no problem with pulling JJ but BP wasn't any different IMO. They were both utterly average and I'm having a hard time understanding why after every time BP takes a snap, certain fans call for him to be the starter. I can't even remember the last time BP won us a game and I don't count last night because it was defense and special teams that was the difference last night. BP's only good drive was aided by an 45 yards of unsportsmanlike penalties and was capped by an end zone reception.

Stefan Logan and Jason Clermont were the bright spots last night.

All in all, this team is hard to get a read on. They show flashes of dominance and then follow it up with long stretches of mediocre or apathetic play. We all know they have the ability to win but they have yet to play a full 60 minutes. I'm glad they go the win but this team remains a work in progress.