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I’m curious to see what impact he can have for a team that has the double whammy of committing the most turnovers while also leading the league in two-and-outs. I need to stop for a moment and acknowledge the fact that I have notes about all four of Rourke’s interceptions. Every quarterback is going to go through growing pains, the path to greatness at that position is not linear, it will at times scatter shot from “truly elite” to “what the hell was he thinking on that pass?” As a football nerd, I love this part of any young player’s development. Before we get on all of Dane’s turnovers, it should be noted that several of his CFL-high eight interceptions are the result of balls not being properly secured by his intended target. We are entering a fascinating time in the very early stages of Rourke’s development as a CFL quarterback. That is where the CFL comes swooping in like a modern-day hero to the rescue!

Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He connected on 22 of 30 attempts, had two interceptions and was sacked ...

Hamilton’s Dane Evans was sacked early but recovered and connected on 26 of 37 attempts for 297 passing yards. He connected with Steven Dunbar Jr. for a touchdown and went without an interception for a second straight game. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He connected on 22 of 30 attempts, had two interceptions and was sacked once.

From left to right, BC Lions' Keon Hatcher celebrates a touchdown with Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the first half of the CFL football game in Vancouver on ...

In 2019, will be inducted into the Canadian Sportens Hall of Fame. He achieved a 36-yard field goal in the first quarter and is currently hitting seven out of seven. The average kick-off return was 18.8 yards, the last in the CFL, but the punt return game was mediocre, fifth overall with 10 yards per return. Article content Article content Article content He is currently leading the CFL with a 1,720-yard pass. Article content Of Hamilton’s last three drives, all three ended in a failed third-down play. However, BC stood firm and Marcus Sails knocked Dane Evans’s pass down to Tim White behind the end zone. Article content Article content

It's a perfect summer's day in Vancouver, yet the roof is closed at BC Place. That's how it'll remain tonight when the BC Lions play.

Fans will be able to enjoy the outdoors before tonight’s game, in the BC Lions Backyard party located on Terry Fox Plaza, beginning at 4 pm. It’s poor timing for the Lions, who are playing their fourth home game of the season. “The roof will be closed tonight due to mechanical issues,” a PavCo spokesperson told Daily Hive. “Stadium operations are working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible.”

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions recorded their lowest point total of the season, yet still came away with a 17-12 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to close out ...

“They knew that wasn’t them and they really showed up big for us, that’s a great defensive win right there. “I think they really took that Winnipeg loss to heart,” said Rourke of his defensive teammates. The young quarterback completed 22 of his 30 passing attempts, throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns.

Bottom line: The BC Lions are 4-1 after a gritty 17- 12 over the Hamilton Tiger- Cats (1-5-0) Thursday evening at BC Place. It came with clutch defence and a ...

Rourke then found Whitehed for a big touchdown that came after yet another turnover on downs to put them up 17-6 in the third quarter. “I think the defence won of us the game. Good teams find a way to get it done despite the script not going to their liking in the early going. They were running the same concept a couple of times so it was kind of easier for us to understand what they were going to do. The offence came out firing as Nathan Rourke connected with Lucky Whitehead for a 43-yard connection on the first play from scrimmage to set them up in Hamilton territory. “Those were the key things in the game of forcing some field goals and getting them to turn the ball over on downs.

B.C. Lions move into second place tie in the West with the home victory over the Tiger-Cats.

It was different.” Shai Ross, their No. 1 returner, fell ill before the game, pressing Whitehead into service. Their kickoff return average coming in was 18.8 yards, last in the CFL, while the punt return game has been mediocre, at 10 yards per return — fifth overall. Coming into the game, the Lions had converted on 63 per cent of their second downs in their three wins. A couple stiff arms to the face of Adelke gained him another 20 yards before he was pushed out of bounds. Hamilton had 24 first downs to B.C.’s 16, ran 65 offensive plays to the Leos’ 49, but were 0-3 in the red zone — the stat that mattered most to Campbell. “I don’t feel like I played well enough to win this game; not in a professional football game against that team that’s been in a Grey Cup the last two seasons. “I’ll be honest. Article content But B.C. stood firm, with Marcus Sayles knocking down a Dane Evans pass to Tim White in the back of the end zone. Article content Article content

Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He connected on 22 of 30 attempts, had two interceptions and was sacked ...

Hamilton’s Dane Evans was sacked early but recovered and connected on 26 of 37 attempts for 297 passing yards. He connected with Steven Dunbar Jr. for a touchdown and went without an interception for a second straight game. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He connected on 22 of 30 attempts, had two interceptions and was sacked once.

The second-year quarterback has posted numbers comparable to some of the best pivots in Canadian Football League history. The BC Lions (3-1) are coming off ...

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The B.C. Lions were tested Thursday but hung on for a 17-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The receiver remains on the injured list after suffering broken ribs in B.C.'s second game of the season on June 25. Small went for a 41-yard field goal attempt, but the ball sailed wide to the left. Needing three yards on a third down, B.C. called Whyte out onto the field, seemingly for a long field goal attempt. The Ticats went for the two-point conversion but Evans failed to connect with Tim White in the end zone. The run gave the home side a first down on their own 54-yard line. A nine-play, 76-yard scoring drive put B.C. up once again. With Hamilton on third down, Evans sailed a pass to White deep in the end zone, only to see it knocked down by Marcus Sayles. The Ticats turned the ball over on downs. Hamilton's Dane Evans was sacked early but recovered and connected on 26 of 37 attempts for 297 passing yards. The QB capped the series with an arcing 33-yard touchdown pass to Lucky Whitehead in the end zone. Hamilton got its first major of the night before the end of the quarter, when Evans hit Steven Dunbar Jr. with a 32-yard toss as he sprinted in for his fourth touchdown of the season. Hamilton steadily worked its way up the field only to be thwarted a second time by a pass knock down, this time by linebacker Ben Hladik. The Ticats started the second in scoring position but had to settle for a field goal after a pass knock down by Lions defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy. Small's 14-yard kick temporarily tied the game at 3-3.

The Hamilton defence pushed back, forcing the BC offence into a third down and two. The Leos left their offence on the field and called on Rourke to convert the ...

As Rourke fired a pass towards the sideline, Hamilton defensive back Tunde Adeleke read the play immediately and jumped in front of the pass for an interception. Evans led the drive completing five passes for 62 yards, before converting a crucial quarterback sneak on third and one to extend the Hamilton drive. Hamilton began to put together a responsive drive of their own, but the drive would be paused by a third down and one on the BC 18-yard line. The Ticats defensive appeared to have limited the damage following the turnover, forcing the Lions into a third down. With their second possession of the new quarter BC started to drive down the field. The Hamilton defence pushed back, forcing the BC offence into a third down and two.

It appeared Hamilton's energy waned Thursday night as the Ticats fell to the BC Lions, 17-12. The Ticats are now 1-5 on the season.

The Ticats, however, were unable to get anything going and turned over the ball on downs. The team missed the two-point conversion making the score 17-12 for BC. Rourke drove the Lions down the field and completed a 33-yard touchdown pass to Lucky Whitehead, increasing their lead 17-6.

The BC Lions Backyard Block Party is back on Robson Street this week, featuring a special performance by the returning Famous Player's band. Please be aware ...

Plus, special appearances by Leo the Lion and our Uproar Dance Team. Also, check out the Kids Club inside at Gate F where we have additional activities for kids to enjoy! The BC Lions Backyard Robson Street Block Party will be back, plus we celebrate the legendary members of our organization, including our newest Wall of Fame inductees and our cheer team alumnae. Please be aware that this event is 19+ and will require 2 pieces of government-issued ID to enter.

VANCOUVER - Head coach Rick Campbell admits standing on the B.C. Lions' sideline was nerve wracking Thursday night.

Small went for a 41-yard field goal attempt, but the ball sailed wide to the left. The receiver remains on the injured list after suffering broken ribs in B.C.’s second game of the season on June 25. Needing three yards on a third down, B.C. called Whyte out onto the field, seemingly for a long field goal attempt. ”I’m not surprised, but I’m proud that we found a way to get it done. The run gave the home side a first down on their own 54-yard line. ”And for us to come out and win this game, regardless of who our opponent was, we just show the world that, we’re here, we’re ready.” A nine-play, 76-yard scoring drive put B.C. up once again. Because it’s a big win.” “I think we’re in a growth mode as a football team. “I don’t feel like I played well enough to win this game. ”It’s definitely more productive to get better while you’re winning than while you’re losing.” I don’t think I played well enough.