2017 Training Camp Diary
Football is back asย the BC Lions endure three weeks of grueling camp in preparation to kick off the season & capture a seventh Grey Cup title in 2017! Check back dailyย as our digital team updates you with the latest news, video & photos from Kamloops.
BC Lions Training Camp starts onย Sunday,ย May 28thย atย Hillside Stadiumย adjacent to the campus ofย Thompson Rivers University. Aย three-day mini camp for first-year Lions will take place from Thursday, May 25ย –ย Saturday, May 27.ย
For the daily schedule, transactions, updated roster & training camp guide, click hereย
ย ๐ Camp Breaks: One Goal Down
๐ฅ Jennings: “The main thing has been improving every day.”
๐ฅ Yell: “I’m excited to show the world what they missed.”
๐ Baker’s Dozen: First Year Standouts In Kamloops
๐ฅ Brooks: “It’s gotten pretty heated. We’re ready to win.”
๐ฅ Buono: “We created a challenge of gladiators.”
๐ Day 16 Report: Homecoming Of Sorts
๐ Marquis Jackson: The D-Lineman On Top Of The Cake
๐ฅ DeQuin Evans: I’m super hungry to winย ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Shaq Johnson: “It’s great to be back on the field with my brothers.”
๐ Alex Ross: The Long Road To BCย
๐ฅ Best Moments of Fan Fest 2017!
๐ Receivers Shine In Saturday’s Live Scrimmage
๐ Fanfest! Tonight in Kamloops!
๐ BC Lions Release 12 Players From Roster
๐ Training Camp Day 13 Report: Never Stop Improving
๐ฅ Best In The League: Fastest Player
๐ฅ Travis Lulay: “We know it’s a clean slate, a brand new season.”
๐ฅ Buddy Jackson: “I came here to win a job. I don’t fear change.”
๐ Day 12 Report| Back To The Drawing Board
๐ฅ Buono: “Remaining practices will help us make decisions.”
ย ๐ Micah Awe| Man of Many Talents
๐ฅ Maxx Forde: “We saw some good things. We’re going to get after it.”
๐ฅ David Foucault: This is a tough camp and we’re working hard.”
๐ Breaking Down The Receivers
๐Roar Report: Lions Rally Late, But Fall In Calgaryย
๐ฅ Buono Post-Game: “There is lots of work to be done.”
๐ฅ Alex Ross Post-Game: “I always bounce back.”
๐ฅ Josh Harris: “I’m just happy to be back on the field.”
๐ Lions Invade Calgary For Pre-Season Clash
๐ฅ Buono: “I’m anxious to see these guys perform.”
๐ฅMicah Awe: “Competition is the process of getting what you want.”
๐ฅ Corey Jones Excited For Game Action
๐ Training Camp Day 8 Report: Intensity
๐ฅ Arceneaux: “Everyone’s temper and patience grows thin.”
๐ฅ TJ Lee: “It’s not easy coming back, but I am progressing.”
๐ธ Training Camp Night Practice Photo Galleryย
ย ๐ McDonald: The Next Generation.
๐ฅ Williams: “I am looking forward to ramping it up.”
๐ Breaking Down The Special Teams
๐ธ Day 5 and 6 Photo Gallery
๐ฅ Husband: “Hard to believe I am in my seventh camp.”
๐ฅ Lumbala:”It’s time to get back to championship football.”
๐ฅ Deon Long: “You have to be detailed or they’ll be all over you.”
๐ Breaking Down The Running Backs
๐ Breaking Down The Defensive Line
๐ Training Camp Day 5 Report: Momentum
๐ A Visit From A Legend
๐ฅ Jeremiah Johnson: “The aggression is coming. Right when we need it.”
๐ฅ Buono: I think they opened a lot of people’s eyes.”
๐ฅ Khari Jones: “We’re going a bit faster than we normally would.”
๐ Training Camp Day 4 Report: Learning The Ropesย
๐ฅ Anthony Gaitor On Start of Training Camp And Return to Lions
๐ฅ Buono: “The QB’s have been very solid.”
๐ฅ Washington: “The competition has been stiff.”
๐ธย Day 3 & 4 Photo Gallery
๐ Training Camp Report Day 3: Pads and Trash Talk
๐ฅ Buono: “It’s going to be very competitive.”
๐ Breaking Down The Defensive Backs
๐ฅ Parker: “It’s surreal to think ย about how long i’ve been here.”
ย ๐Breaking Down The Offensive Lineย
๐Lions Bring Back Anthony Gaitor
๐ “Papa Smurf” Yell Takes On New Role
๐ฅ Vaillancourt: “I will be more ready in every aspect.” ย ๐ฅ Elimimian: “It doesn’t start in October. It starts now.”
๐ Training Camp Day 1 Recap: Calm Before Stormย
๐ธ Training Camp Day 1 Photo Gallery
๐ Breaking Down The Linebackers
๐ฅ Jennings: “If we’re content about last year, we won’t get better.”
๐ฅ Buono: “You don’t replace Adam Bighill. You find the next great player.”
๐ 2017 Training Camp Preview: Buckle Up
๐ 2017 Training Camp Preview: Buckle Up
๐ธ Best Photos From Day Three
๐ฅ Buono recaps mini-camp: You see growth and potential.”ย
๐ฅ Keith Price: “Man, these guys are flying.”
๐ฅ Alex Ross: “The goal is to improve every day.”
๐ธ Best Photos From Day Two
๐ Mini-Camp Recap: Day Two
๐ Deon Long: The Redemption
๐ฅ Herdman: “This is pretty much a second home.”
๐ฅ Hamlin: “The extra pressure is always good.”
ย ๐ธ Best Photos From Day One
๐ Mini-Camp Recap: Day Oneย
๐ฅ Luke:ย “I’m confident I can learn and play fast.”
๐ฅ Vandervoort: “It’s exciting. Already lots of learning.”
๐ Hokie Adds Intrigue To Defensive Line
๐ฅ Buono On Mini-Camp: “The athletes fill our needs.”
๐ Matt Baker: 3 Things To Watch At Mini-Camp
๐ Quotables: The Best Parts About Kamloops
๐ Quotables: Vets Remember First Training Camp
Training Camp Guide & Rosters
Mini-Camp Roster & Depth Chart
Training Camp Roster
Training Camp Depth Chart