BC LIONS TRAINING CAMP REPORT – DAY 9

(Vancouver) The Lions returned to the practice field for Day Nine of training camp following their annual Fan Fest and controlled scrimmage played in front of 6,500 fans on Sunday afternoon. Head coach Wally Buono and his staff managed to get a very productive workout in Monday morning before the skies opened up and a 30-minute downpour ensued – conveniently timed to coincide with media availability.

Among the standouts, quarterback Buck Pierce enjoyed a crisp set of reps in both no-huddle and team periods as did slotback Adam Nicolson. Not to be outdone on defence was defensive back Reggie Myles who notched an interception and the slim and trim version of DL Brent Johnson who dropped into coverage and made a terrific play to knock down a pass.

The second tussle of camp took place Monday with a few combatants along the offensive and defensive line exchanging more than just phone numbers. In an ironic twist, OL Jason Jimenez diffused the situation by offering Cam Wake a piggyback ride which surprisingly covered about 20 yards.

The steady rain continued through lunch and the middle of the afternoon resulting in the cancellation of the team’s afternoon practice. In what could be described as the understatement of Raining Camp 2008, the announcement was well received by players; either that or So You Think You Can Dance was shoot an episode in the dressing room at Columbia Bible College.

Watching: Justin Shaw LB (hamstring), DL Tyrone Williams (knee), LB Jason Pottinger (calf), Josh Bean (Achilles), Lorne Plante (knee)

Food Fare: On the lunch menu Friday: build your burger, bean and beef burritos. Dinner menu not available at release time.

Quotable (by request): “Mom, Dad: I got the package…thanks.” – Lions offensive lineman Brad ‘Big Kunzie’ Kunz.

Next Up: Tuesday, June 10 – two practices on the Domo Turf at WJ Mouat (8:30 am – 11:00 am and 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm )