LIONS PLACE TWO ON CFL OFFENSIVE ALL-STAR SQUAD

(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that slot back Geroy Simon and right tackle Jason Jimenez have been named 2008 CFL Offensive All-Stars.

Both players were elected by 46 voting members of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) representing eight CFL markets and a national chapter as well as the eight CFL head coaches and CFL fans from across the country.

Fans were given the opportunity to have their voice heard through the Future Shop CFL All-Star Balloting Program where three quarters of a million player votes were cast.

Simon earns his fifth All-Canadian honour and third in as many years finishing with 1,418 receiving yards on 82 receptions and 10 touchdowns despite missing two games due to injury. The eight-year Leo and 10-year CFL veteran had a historic regular season as he passed former Lions-great Jim Young in receiving yards and touchdown receptions. Simon also became the first Lions receiver in club history to top the 10,000-yard mark.

Jimenez anchored the Lions offensive line from his right tackle position and dominated opponents on his way to also earning the club’s nomination as Outstanding Lineman. 

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