And now some good news to come out of Saturdays game:
Bighill sets B.C. Lions franchise record with 13 tackles
By Lowell Ullrich, The Province September 30, 2012
There was more dazzling work that stood out amid the carnage Saturday, and not surprisingly it was again provided in typically understated fashion by B.C. Lions linebacker Adam Bighill.
The 24-year-old set a franchise record in the 27-21 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with 13 tackles, beating the previous standard of 12 set in 2003 by Barrin Simpson. With the Lions unable to get much pressure, plus playing in front of a secondary unit that easily had its worst outing of the year, Bighill had plenty of chances.
“He was all over the place,” coach Mike Benevides said.
Bighill is still 27 tackles behind league leading J.C. Sherritt of Edmonton, who is battling injury issues, but moved into second spot in the CFL overall with his performance.
Benevides suggested the rotation with linebacker Solomon Elimimian will remain in place. If there is a roster change involving imports, outside of ailing receivers Geroy Simon or Arland Bruce, it could be with Tim Brown. The second-year returner may return after sitting out Saturday in favour of rookie Anthony Stewart, who had two fumbles in his debut.