BM24 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Looks like a nice field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Looks like a nice field. LOL, is no one else noticing that it's an NFL field, not CFL ??? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Oh yeah, caught us...I didn't notice. I just got a flyer in the mail from the Lions, too (trying to encourage me to buy seasons tix)...has a pic of what the field will look like so I should have known better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksrule10 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 nice pics LH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 So Lumbala is off to the Dolphins VANCOUVER — Rolly Lumbala is hoping his second go-round with the Miami Dolphins is finally a charm. The second-year B.C. Lions fullback decided to sign a two-year contract with Miami following a workout Tuesday in Pittsburgh, his second with a National Football League team in the span of a month. Lumbala said the offers from the Dolphins and Steelers were essentially the same, but he chose Miami after concluding that the Dolphins were a better fit. It will be his second try at making the ’Phins. Lumbala signed with Miami in 2008 after the NFL draft but was released soon after following a three-day mini-camp. He then signed with the Lions, who selected him ninth overall in the 2008 CFL college draft from the University of Idaho. The African-born, Calgary-raised running back spent two seasons with the Lions as a blocking back and special teams player. "I grew up watching the CFL and loving the CFL," Lumbala said. "But I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. I'm still young [he turns 24 on Jan. 30] and I would kick myself if I didn't take the chance. It's really just a beginning. I haven't accomplished anything yet. It's just the first step in trying to make the team." Lumbala worked out with the Dolphins just before Christmas on a tryout arranged by his agent, Ty Barnes. The option-year signing period for CFL players began on Monday and goes until Feb. 15. While he didn't receive the offer of a signing bonus from either the Steelers or Dolphins, Lumbala said he was encouraged by the example of former Lions teammate Stefan Logan. The pair met up Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Like Lumbala, Logan didn't get a signing bonus from Steelers. But he made the team following an eye-opening 2009 pre-season campaign and finished his first season as the NFL's No. 3 leader in kickoff return yardage, setting a Pittsburgh single-season record in the process. "Stefan went out and competed and look what happened," Lumbala said. "You can get all the signing bonus you want, but you still have to make the team." Lumbala hasn't had the opportunity yet to break the news to Lions head coach and GM Wally Buono or assistant Neil McEvoy, both of whom are on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarcasticPerson Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 So we gained one in Lee at the end of the season and lose Lumbala... Doesn't really seem much of a loss at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ryan Grice-Mullen has joined the Dolphins as well. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=305027 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerIce Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ryan Grice-Mullen has joined the Dolphins as well. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=305027 Just saw this on Connected, hopefully the Dolphin's stop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarcasticPerson Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Dolphins sure love their ex-Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I'm not too worried about either of these losses because honestly neither of those players made a significant impact. Grice Mullen had a few good games as a returner this past season, but the Lions have always been able to find capable return guys. And as a receiver, Grice Mullen was infamous for his drops (improved near the end of the season). With Lee and other transactions, the Lions will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Meh, don't much miss Grice-Mullen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Jesus Christ..... How many of our players are the Dolphins going to steal? PLEASE keep your hands off Geroy and Paris or I will lose it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Nite Long Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Looks like we are playing with a 100 yard field next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 How temparary is this thing? Are they taking it down after BC Place gets reno....or are they good keep it up for high school sports etc? Plans are to tear it down after the season/PNE concerts. They may rethink that when it comes time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasi Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Jesus Christ..... How many of our players are the Dolphins going to steal? PLEASE keep your hands off Geroy and Paris or I will lose it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Let's not forget the Dolphins also took Ayanbedejo from us a few years ago IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ricky Foley trying out for the NY Jets. VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - For the second year in a row, the NFL could be swooping in on the B.C. Lions sack leader. Last year Cam Wake left the Lions for the Miami Dolphins, and on Tuesday Ricky Foley will try out for the New York Jets. The Canadian Player of the Year becomes a free agents on February 15th and is also reportedly in negotiations for tryouts with other teams. Already this offseason, the Lions have lost Rookie of the Year Martell Mallett, Ryan Grice-Mullen and Rolly Lumbala to the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Assassin Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ouch, the Lions are getting hit really hard, the leader in sacks (second year in a row), the kick returner/ rookie of the year, and Lumbala (sp?)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lateralus Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ricky Foley trying out for the NY Jets. http://www.news1130....ayer-to-the-nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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