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The Montreal Alouettes used a strong 21-point first-half effort to fuel a 31-10 win over the B.C. Lions on Friday night.

The Lions defence provided its offence some help in the fourth with a Manny Rugamba interception at Montreal’s 33-yard line. “For a coach, that’s the type of player we love.” With wins against the Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Alouettes have proven capable of taking on the CFL's very best. Adams served as the backup, playing parts of the first and second quarter and picking up a mere 17 passing yards. When we come out in the third quarter and we play with energy and edge, and everybody is playing together then you can see there are glimpses that we do good things. Midway through the third quarter, Pipkin and the B.C. The Als staff was thrilled to bring him on in early August and the 23-year-old started making a difference. “I’m just excited, you can't ask for a better opportunity coming out on my first start and finishing the game with two sacks,” Johnson said. Johnson had two sacks including one that forced a turnover on downs in the third quarter. is) probably the only team with three Americans on the offensive line and we were able to get to the quarterback. The Alouettes (5-7) not only shook off a tough loss to the Ottawa Redblacks from last week, but also snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Lions (8-3). It’s a big pride for our players and our staff who worked hard to build a game plan and they’ve executed it almost perfectly.”

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Even puts a spin move on Pipkin at the end to sashay into the end zone. 9:10 4Q: Aaaaaand Burnham is hit as he turns making the catch, and fumbles the ball. 14:00 3Q: Two straight penalties back the Als up into a 1-and-30, and they have their first two-and-out of the night. 1:10 2q: Since their opening drive, the Lions have run 12 offensive plays for a grand total of 12 net yards. Keon Hatcher rumbles up field for a 15-yard gain on a lateral pass … 3: Montreal back inside the Lions 10, but Reggie White drops a second-down pass in the end zone that would have put the Lions in a very tough spot. Trevor Harris is third on the list. is the most successful Alouettes quarterback since Anthony Calvillo retired in 2013, and one of just two with a winning record. Adams will have a full week of practice to get further comfortable with the offence, as he only saw limited action on Friday. He also punched in a QB sneak major. In the first half, they combined for four completed passes — just three more than punter Stefan Flintoft. The B.C.

The Montreal Alouettes used a strong 21-point first-half effort to fuel a 31-10 win over the visiting B.C. Lions on Friday night. The Alouettes (5-7) not ...

The Lions defence provided its offence some help in the fourth with a Manny Rugamba interception at Montreal’s 33-yard line. Midway through the third quarter, Pipkin and the B.C. David Cote hit a 13-yard field goal to give Montreal an 11-3 lead. offence decided to tempt fate on third-and-goal. Adams served as the backup, playing parts of the first and second quarter and picking up a mere 17 passing yards. also made his Montreal homecoming after the Alouettes traded the quarterback to B.C.

Alouettes 31, Lions 10. Vernon Adams Jr. was ineffective for his new team.

The Lions appeared on their way to another score until a Burnham fumble was recovered by safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy with slightly less than nine minutes remaining in regulation time. Late in the quarter, Harris was intercepted by Manny Rugamba. Harris methodically moved the team downfield, capped by his 12-yard touchdown pass to Lewis at 10:19, increasing Montreal’s lead to 18-3. and 10 to seldom-used Jake Wieneke. Following a fumble recovery by Als linebacker Tyrice Beverette, Montreal took over at the B.C. The Als unsuccessfully attempted a two-point convert but still led, 8-3. But after the Lions failed to generate a first down and their punt was tipped by Zach Lindley, Montreal scrimmaged from the B.C. On a reverse from Jeshrun Antwi to Lewis. Trevor Harris passed to Eugene Lewis for one Montreal touchdown, while his backup, Dominique Davis, also scored on a short run. Adams didn’t start, but replaced Antonio Pipkin — another former Alouette — late in the first quarter. Lions before its offence completely bogged down. Article content