Day: April 20, 2023
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MLA Trevor Halford calls on B.C. government to take action in support of Simon Fraser football team
The battle to get Simon Fraser University’s football program reinstated has made its way to the provincial legislature. On Thursday, B.C. United MLA Trevor Halford, who represents the riding of Surrey-White Rock, called out the provincial government for its silence on the issue during the morning session of the legislative assembly. SFU Football players should…
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SFU football alumni meet with university president in hopes of resuscitating team
SFU varsity football has received an outpouring of support and funds in the two weeks since the sudden axing of the team.
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1st and Now Neil McEvoy Previews Draft, Training Camp
Co-GM Neil McEvoy joins the fellas as excitement heats up for another season. Neil looks ahead to the CFL Draft and discusses the roster breakdown as we get closer to training camp. Matt and Nik also break down last week’s exciting jersey launch. Co-GM Neil McEvoy joins the fellas as excitement heats up for…
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‘I need your help’: BC Lions owner plans to match donations to restore SFU football program
The owner of the BC Lions has pledged financial support to resuscitate the football program at Simon Fraser University.
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🎥 Move The Chains Khaalid Hicks
Matt Baker talks to Khaalid Hicks from McGill University on his upcoming role with the Lions as part of the CFL’s Diversity In Football program. Khaalid talks about those who inspired him along his journey. Matt Baker talks to Khaalid Hicks from McGill University on his upcoming role with the Lions as part of…
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‘I need your help’: BC Lions owner plans to match donations to restore SFU football program
The owner of the BC Lions has pledged financial support to resuscitate the football program at Simon Fraser University.
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‘I need your help’: BC Lions owner plans to match donations to restore SFU football program
The owner of the BC Lions has pledged financial support to resuscitate the football program at Simon Fraser University.
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Move The Chains Khaalid Hicks
Matt Baker talks to Khaalid Hicks from McGill University on his upcoming role with the Lions as part of the CFL’s Diversity In Football program. Khaalid talks about those who inspired him along his journey. Matt Baker talks to Khaalid Hicks from McGill University on his upcoming role with the Lions as part of…
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U Sports unveils rosters for 2023 East-West Bowl, including three players from Simon Fraser
U Sports have unveiled the rosters for the upcoming East-West Bowl, which Canada’s top amateur football showcase event. With few exceptions, the participants in the event will be eligible for the 2024 CFL Draft. The East Team is comprised primarily of student-athletes from Atlantic University Sport (AUS), the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ),…
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B.C. Lions owner on board with donating to help save Simon Fraser football program
BURNABY, B.C. — B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman says he will be matching donations to help save Simon Fraser University’s discontinued football program. School president Joy Johnson announced April 4 that Simon Fraser was discontinuing its football program, effective immediately. Johnson said the decision wasn’t financially based, rather on the Texas-based Lone Star Conference’s announcement…