MEDIA
Lions rally to edge Riders
2007-09-22 23:26:23
Canadian Press
9/22/2007 10:50:55 PM
REGINA - Geroy Simon capped a last-minute drive with 33-yard TD catch to help the BC Lions pull out a 37-34 come-from-behind win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders Saturday night.
BC quarterback Jarious Jackson found Simon in the end zone to give the Lions the lead with 34 seconds left. The Lions (8-3-1) hung on to extend their lead atop the West Division.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-5), who have now lost three straight games, started strong, completing their first drive with a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Kerry Joseph.
Before the Lions put any points on the board, the 'Riders defence stepped up. After a Jackson pass bounced around a few hands, 'Riders linebacker Maurice Lloyd caught it for an interception.
Joseph found Mike Washington in the end zone the next play for the touchdown.
The Lions responded with an 88-yard kickoff return by Ian Smart, leading to a touchdown by Cory Rodgers.
The 'Riders scored again at the beginning of the second quarter, with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Joseph to Andy Fantuz.
BC responded later that quarter with a drive full of Joe Smith carries, leading to a touchdown.
Before going into the locker rooms at halftime, Kitwana Jones sacked Jackson and a skirmish ensued on the field. The Lions' Rob Murphy and Saskatchewan's Scott Schultz were flagged for unnecessary roughness, while BC receiver Rodgers was disqualified.
In the third quarter, BC turned it over on downs on their own 15-yard line. Joseph finished the drive by running for a touchdown.
BC finally turned up their passing game in the fourth quarter, with Jackson throwing six times on the drive, once to Jason Clermont in the end zone to cut Saskatchewan's lead to 34-29.
9/22/2007 10:50:55 PM
REGINA - Geroy Simon capped a last-minute drive with 33-yard TD catch to help the BC Lions pull out a 37-34 come-from-behind win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders Saturday night.
BC quarterback Jarious Jackson found Simon in the end zone to give the Lions the lead with 34 seconds left. The Lions (8-3-1) hung on to extend their lead atop the West Division.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-5), who have now lost three straight games, started strong, completing their first drive with a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Kerry Joseph.
Before the Lions put any points on the board, the 'Riders defence stepped up. After a Jackson pass bounced around a few hands, 'Riders linebacker Maurice Lloyd caught it for an interception.
Joseph found Mike Washington in the end zone the next play for the touchdown.
The Lions responded with an 88-yard kickoff return by Ian Smart, leading to a touchdown by Cory Rodgers.
The 'Riders scored again at the beginning of the second quarter, with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Joseph to Andy Fantuz.
BC responded later that quarter with a drive full of Joe Smith carries, leading to a touchdown.
Before going into the locker rooms at halftime, Kitwana Jones sacked Jackson and a skirmish ensued on the field. The Lions' Rob Murphy and Saskatchewan's Scott Schultz were flagged for unnecessary roughness, while BC receiver Rodgers was disqualified.
In the third quarter, BC turned it over on downs on their own 15-yard line. Joseph finished the drive by running for a touchdown.
BC finally turned up their passing game in the fourth quarter, with Jackson throwing six times on the drive, once to Jason Clermont in the end zone to cut Saskatchewan's lead to 34-29.
