Sunday, August 05, 2012

CFL Game Day: British Columbia at Toronto (August 6, 2012)

The long weekend comes to an end with the final of the week's two CFL matches showcasing the Lions and Argos, a chance to see if the Lions have indeed returned to their championship form after last weeks convincing victory over the Stamps.

For the home crowd, the wrap to week six will provide the Argos with another opportunity to put some distance between first place in the East and the pack, Toronto has been gaining confidence as each week moves forward in the CFL season, Ricky Ray in particular proving to be a difference maker in Double Blue as he finds his form with the Argos.

The visit by the Lions a very helpful measuring stick for head coach Scott Milanovich to see if his Argos improvement thus far is on track to battle the CFL's most rounded squad.

The Lions defensive play has been fairly strong all season so far, the offence taking a bit longer to shake off the rust of the off season, though the indications from last weekend in Calgary is that Travis Lulay may finally have sorted out the moving parts for the Lions offensive play.

With a bye week beckoning, both the Argos and Lions will be looking to head into their week off on a winning note.

Game Time 5 PM ET, 2 PT, Rogers Centre, TSN

British Columbia 18 at Toronto 9 (22,841)

Pre Game

CFL Video Preview

Globe and Mail-- Former Argos Shell and Parker both looking forward to homecoming
National Post-- Lions' Andrew Harris strives for sustained excellence
Toronto Sun-- Argos' Watkins a quick learner
Toronto Star-- Toronto Argonauts match up well with Grey Cup champion B. C. Lions
Vancouver Province-- Jarious Jackson, late of the Lions, has a new take on former foe Ricky Ray..
Vancouver Sun-- Argos' comeback story inspires Lions Stanley Franks

Team Backgrounders

British Columbia Lions
Toronto Argonauts

Post Game

CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights

Globe and Mail-- Backup QB Reilly guides Lions past Argos
National Post-- Inconsistent Argos devoured by Lions
Toronto Sun-- Lions get past Argos
Toronto Star--Toronto Argonauts fall to B. C. Lions 18-9 at Rogers Centre
Vancouver Province-- Lions roar past Argos in 18-9 win
Vancouver Sun-- Lions down Argos as Ernest Jackson steps up

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