The mist rolled in to Vancouver on August 7th and we were wondering how many fans were going to pitch up for the game that night. We knew this day would come that we wouldn’t have perfect weather but to our surprise 24,000 strong showed up to cheer on the Lions. Dressed in the retro jerseys {which we love, good job T} the Lions took the field strong but it was the Stamps who walked away with the win. We know the fans were frustrated with the refs and being on the sidelines we couldn’t believe the refs were watching the same game as us. Some brutal calls were made that could have set up some plays that would have won it for the Lions.
It was good to see Jackson come back on the field in the fourth and he moved the play fast and furious. One thing about rain and the new turf: slippery. Huge hits and sliding onto the sidelines. It was a good game to watch, we know the guys are battling, this will turn around.
#42: Anton McKenzie, #48: Joe Henderson and #9: Keron Williams through the smoke.
Flip the coin, Geroy stares you down, game on.
Awesome retro jerseys.
#19: Paris Jackson gets leveled by #14: Milt Collins.
#14: Travis Lulay fakes ‘em out with #25: Jamal Robertson.
Leo we love ya! There was a lot of air time in this game, special thanks to #2: Davis Sanchez for this block on #21: Joffrey Reynolds.
#1: Henry Burris looks like he knows trouble is coming when he sees #91: Sean Ortiz.
Friends! Tim & Jenny {newlyweds} with her Mom and Dad for her Dad’s birthday, and Brenda’s parents take in the game. Serious props to all the fans who came out to the game. The sidelines, next game Jen will be on the blog!
We love shooting panoramics of this stadium.
More air time. #19: Paris Jackson is taken down while #27: Brandon Browner leaps over.
He was on the run all night #32: Yonus Davis.
Our retro look of the game.
Celebrating his tackle #9: Keron Williams. Yes sir, that’s the way to take down the QB #3: Ryan Thelwell 26: Anthony Reddick.
Halftime the Elvi were in the building. We were close enough to tell they were singing and they rocked it.
#7: Jarious Jackson back on the field after months of rehab for surgery on his shoulder.
Does #83: Derick Armstrong have possession of the ball? We thought so and so did the fans, maybe next game we’ll bring some glasses for the ref.
That’s a shake and bake move by #88 O’Neil Wilson if we ever saw it. Sign up for Football-202 for that explanation.
For you Calgary fans we play fair and have a few shots for you…#37: Marc Calixte, Offensive Line Coach: Kris Sweet, #17: Daryll Clark and the team on the sidelines.
The coaches with the team.
#92: Dominie Pittman, #27: J.R. LaRose, #24: Korey Banks and #83: Derick Armstrong
See you at the next game – re-match with the Stamps Friday August 27, 7:30 start.
by Amy
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