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Continuity remains top priority for Lions, Campbell

February 22, 2023 | Matt Baker
Just over a week after the opening of Free Agency, BCLions.com’s Matt Baker explains how the Lions are hoping continuity helps them as they eye their goal of winning a Grey Cup in 2023.

By The Numbers: A closer look at Bryan Burnham’s career

December 6, 2022 | Matt Baker
BCLions.com’s Matt Baker takes a closer look at Bryan Burnham’s illustrious eight-year career in the CFL.

Burnham’s rise to glory came despite plenty of adversity

February 1, 2022 | Matt Baker
As BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes, Bryan Burnham has been through much adversity to get to where he is today.

Whitehead quickly finds his comfort zone w/ the Lions

September 9, 2021 | Matt Baker
An owner of multiple dogs, a snake and he hopes one day soon a pet monkey, Lucky Whitehead is a natural fit as a Lion, BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes.

Reilly soldiers through camp w/ a heavy heart

July 24, 2021 | Matt Baker
After losing his mother, Rhonda, in March, Lions’ QB Michael Reilly started going by his full name as a tribute to her. As Matt Baker of BCLions.com writes, the loss is one Reilly will ...

Music to the Lions’ ears: Jordan Williams finds his stride in camp

July 17, 2021 | Matt Baker
The BC Lions have enjoyed getting to evaluate two draft classes on the field in Kamloops this week, BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes.

How a shooting changed Lions’ DB Nydair Rouse’s life

July 15, 2021 | Matt Baker
BC Lions’ rookie defensive back Nydair Rouse survived a random shooting in 2016 in his Philadelphia neighbourhood. The close call changed his life, he tells BCLions.com’s Matt Baker.

Where will Reilly land on the all-time passing list?

June 5, 2021 | Matt Baker
Where will BC Lions quarterback Michael Reilly land on the all-time passers list? BCLions.com’s Matt Baker explores.

Breaking down BC’s defence with Rick Campbell

May 29, 2021 | Matt Baker
BC Lions head coach and defensive coordinator Rick Campbell chatted with BCLions.com’s Matt Baker about his team’s defence.

Homegrown Hladik ready to jump to the Lions

May 14, 2021 | Matt Baker
Vernon, BC’s Ben Hladik got the best possible outcome in last week’s CFL Draft when the BC Lions took him in the third round. The UBC linebacker is hoping for a long CFL career, he ...

Numbers Game: A closer look at the 2011 champion BC Lions

May 1, 2021 | Matt Baker
The story of the 2011 Grey Cup champion BC Lions has, admittedly, been re-told quite a few times over the years. But as yours truly was racking his brain to think of an angle to coincide with the ...

Simon, Lions hoping for immediate impact from Global Draft

April 6, 2021 | Matt Baker
As BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes, Lions Director of Global Scouting Geroy Simon is getting ready for BC to select first overall in the 2021 Global Draft.

Chungh is ready to get physical again in 2021

April 1, 2021 | Matt Baker
BC Lions’ offensive lineman Sukh Chungh joined Matt Baker on the Lions’ podcast 1st and Now to discuss fixing up muscle cars, playing for his hometown team and his eagerness to get ...

Feeling Lucky: Whitehead ready to shine with Lions

March 13, 2021 | Matt Baker
Lucky Whitehead is getting ready for his first season in orange and black after signing a deal to join the BC Lions this off-season.

Hope on the Horizon: Lions looking towards future

February 23, 2021 | Matt Baker
Hope is on the horizon. That was the main message conveyed by Lions brass throughout Tuesday’s exclusive virtual town hall with club season ticket holders. Quarterback Mike Reilly joined the ...

Battle-tested Tavai credits brothers for football prowess

January 13, 2021 | Matt Baker
Locked into a new deal ahead of the 2021 season, defensive lineman J.R. Tavai is ready to get back on the field. BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes.

Lions’ new GM combo already working on year ahead

December 8, 2020 | Matt Baker
BC Lions co-general managers Rick Campbell and Neil McEvoy are already working hard on the 2021 season, writes BCLions.com’s Matt Baker.

Burnham: ‘It takes a lot of strength to shrug off discrimination’

November 28, 2020 | Matt Baker
2020 has been a big year of reflection in many ways. The Canadian Football League has certainly been no different in that regard and that extends even beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of ...

20 years later, Lions’ Grey Cup legacy lives on

November 26, 2020 | Matt Baker
20 years after the BC Lions won the Grey Cup, their legacy still lives on. BCLions.com’s Matt Baker explains.

Dickenson solidified legacy with ’06 championship

November 25, 2020 | Matt Baker
For Dave Dickenson, winning the 2006 Grey Cup solidified his legacy as a QB in the CFL. BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes.
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