Geroy Simon returns as Lions host Argonauts
Posted September 15, 2012 8:59 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The BC Lions will try and sweep their season series with the Toronto Argonauts this afternoon as the two teams will battle at BC Place. The Leos took a 18-9 victory in Toronto on August 6th.
Slotback Geroy Simon sat out of last week’s win over Montreal, but the CFL’s all-time leading receiver fully participated in practice all week and is expected to suit up against the Argos.
Travis Lulay once again gets the start at quarterback for BC, and he’ll be looking to extend his streak of games with a touchdown throw to 22.
Toronto will be without tailback Chad Kackert (leg) and he’ll be replaced by rookie Gerald Riggs Jr.
The Lions will be looking to win for the sixth time in their past seven games. The Leos only loss during the span was a 30-25 defeat to the Alouettes in Montreal on August 31st.
The Argos have struggled on the West Coast in the past decade. The Leos have won nine of the past 10 meetings between the two teams in Vancouver since 2002.
After the Calgary Stampeders victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers yesterday moved them to 7-4, the Lions (7-3) will need a win to keep sole possession of first place in the West Division.
Kick-off at BC Place is at 4 p.m. and the club has announced that the roof will be open.
