2011 BC Lions season
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The 2011
BC Lions
season was the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League
and their 58th overall. The Lions finished in 1st place in the West division with an 11–7 record. The Lions won their 6th Grey Cup
championship over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
by a score of 34–23. The Lions became the first team in league history to start a season 0–5 and finish in first place. They also became the first team to lose their first five regular season games and win the Grey Cup. The Lions were also the first team to win a Grey Cup championship in their home stadium since the 1994 BC Lions
and were only the fourth team to win at home since the inception of the Canadian Football League in 1958
.
The Lions opened their training camp at Hillside Stadium
in Kamloops, British Columbia
with rookie camp beginning June 1 and main camp beginning on June 5. Due to ongoing construction at BC Place Stadium
, the Lions played their first five regular season games at Empire Field
before moving to BC Place for the remaining four. On October 10, 2011, the Lions clinched a playoff berth after the Saskatchewan Roughriders
lost their game to the Edmonton Eskimos
. This extends the franchise record to 15 straight years in the playoffs, with that mark also tied for fourth-best in CFL history.
, the Lions started their season at Empire Field
, the temporary stadium that they played in for all ten games in 2010
. However, it was unclear as to when the Lions would move into the refurbished stadium, as the contractor, PCL Westcoast Constructor, would not reveal a date. It was likely that between three to five regular season games would be played at BC Place Stadium and it has been guaranteed that it will be complete by November 1, in time for the 99th Grey Cup
, which it is scheduled to host.
On February 7, 2011, it was announced that the BC Lions would be opening the newly renovated BC Place on September 30, 2011. When the schedule was released on February 18, 2011, it was announced that the Lions' opponent would be the Edmonton Eskimos and that they would play four 2011 regular season games in BC Place Stadium.
took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011. The Lions had five selections in the draft, with the first coming in the sixth spot overall, after trading their third overall pick with Calgary
. Through the trade, BC was still able to select their first choice, Marco Iannuzzi
, with their first pick and then draft kicker
/punter Hugh O'Neill to replace the recently traded Sean Whyte
. BC also selected Alex Ellis in the 2011 supplemental draft, and must forfeit a sixth-round 2012 draft
pick.
Grey Cup
2011 CFL season
The 2011 CFL season was the 58th season of modern Canadian professional football. Officially, it was the 54th season of the league. The complete schedule was released on February 18 and featured the defending Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes opening the season against the visiting BC Lions on...
BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
season was the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
and their 58th overall. The Lions finished in 1st place in the West division with an 11–7 record. The Lions won their 6th Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
championship over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
by a score of 34–23. The Lions became the first team in league history to start a season 0–5 and finish in first place. They also became the first team to lose their first five regular season games and win the Grey Cup. The Lions were also the first team to win a Grey Cup championship in their home stadium since the 1994 BC Lions
1994 BC Lions season
The 1994 BC Lions finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 11–6–1 record. They won all of their playoff games and won the 82nd Grey Cup at home in Vancouver, British Columbia.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:...
and were only the fourth team to win at home since the inception of the Canadian Football League in 1958
1958 CFL season
The 1958 CFL season was the fifth season in modern Canadian professional football, although officially it would become known as the inaugural season of the Canadian Football League .-CFL news in 1958:...
.
The Lions opened their training camp at Hillside Stadium
Hillside Stadium
Hillside Stadium is a multi-purpose, fully lit stadium located next to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. It is the home of the Thompson Rivers WolfPack, Kamloops Broncos of the Canadian Junior Football League, and the Kamloops Excel of the Pacific Coast Soccer League...
in Kamloops, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
with rookie camp beginning June 1 and main camp beginning on June 5. Due to ongoing construction at BC Place Stadium
BC Place Stadium
BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium located at the north side of False Creek, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the home field for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer . Originally opened on June 19, 1983 as the...
, the Lions played their first five regular season games at Empire Field
Empire Field
Empire Field was a temporary outdoor football and soccer stadium built at the former location of Empire Stadium at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It served as the home of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League from the summer of 2010 until the fall of 2011 when the installation...
before moving to BC Place for the remaining four. On October 10, 2011, the Lions clinched a playoff berth after the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
lost their game to the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
. This extends the franchise record to 15 straight years in the playoffs, with that mark also tied for fourth-best in CFL history.
BC Place construction
Due to the continued construction of BC Place StadiumBC Place Stadium
BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium located at the north side of False Creek, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the home field for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer . Originally opened on June 19, 1983 as the...
, the Lions started their season at Empire Field
Empire Field
Empire Field was a temporary outdoor football and soccer stadium built at the former location of Empire Stadium at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It served as the home of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League from the summer of 2010 until the fall of 2011 when the installation...
, the temporary stadium that they played in for all ten games in 2010
2010 BC Lions season
The 2010 BC Lions season was the 53rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 57th overall. The Lions attempted to improve upon their 8–10 record from 2009 and win their 6th Grey Cup championship, but they lost in the West Semi-Final....
. However, it was unclear as to when the Lions would move into the refurbished stadium, as the contractor, PCL Westcoast Constructor, would not reveal a date. It was likely that between three to five regular season games would be played at BC Place Stadium and it has been guaranteed that it will be complete by November 1, in time for the 99th Grey Cup
99th Grey Cup
The 99th Grey Cup was a Canadian football game between the East Division champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the West Division champion BC Lions to decide the champion of the Canadian Football League in the 2011 season. The Lions defeated the Blue Bombers, 34–23, and became the first team in CFL...
, which it is scheduled to host.
On February 7, 2011, it was announced that the BC Lions would be opening the newly renovated BC Place on September 30, 2011. When the schedule was released on February 18, 2011, it was announced that the Lions' opponent would be the Edmonton Eskimos and that they would play four 2011 regular season games in BC Place Stadium.
CFL Draft
The 2011 CFL Draft2011 CFL Draft
The 2011 CFL Draft took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011 live at 12:30 PM ET on TSN. 47 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The Toronto Argonauts, Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats had...
took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011. The Lions had five selections in the draft, with the first coming in the sixth spot overall, after trading their third overall pick with Calgary
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
. Through the trade, BC was still able to select their first choice, Marco Iannuzzi
Marco Iannuzzi
Marco Iannuzzi is a Canadian football wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was selected sixth overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011...
, with their first pick and then draft kicker
Placekicker
Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
/punter Hugh O'Neill to replace the recently traded Sean Whyte
Sean Whyte
Sean Whyte is a former professional ice hockey player who briefly played for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL.He now is the Director of Hockey Operations/Coach In Chief for DYHA Sean Whyte (born May 4, 1970 in Sudbury, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey player who briefly played for...
. BC also selected Alex Ellis in the 2011 supplemental draft, and must forfeit a sixth-round 2012 draft
2012 CFL Draft
The 2012 CFL Draft will take place in the Spring of 2012. 49 players will be chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA...
pick.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Marco Iannuzzi Marco Iannuzzi Marco Iannuzzi is a Canadian football wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was selected sixth overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011... |
WR | Harvard Harvard Crimson football The Harvard Crimson football program represents Harvard University in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision . Harvard's football program is one of the oldest in the world, having begun competing in the sport in 1873... |
| 2 | 11 | Hugh O'Neill Hugh O'Neill (Canadian football) Hugh O'Neill is a Canadian football punter and placekicker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 11th overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011... |
K/P | Alberta Alberta Golden Bears The Alberta Golden Bears are the men's athletic teams that represent the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The women's teams are known as the Alberta Pandas.-History:... |
| 3 | 19 | Michael Carter Michael Carter (Canadian football) Michael Carter is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 19th overall by the BC Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft, but was released after training camp. He... |
DB | Maryland Maryland Terrapins football The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 5 | 37 | Yannick Sage | OL | Sherbrooke |
| 6 | 42 | Chris Hodgson | DL | Saint Mary's Saint Mary's Huskies The Saint Mary's Huskies are the men's and women's athletic teams that represent Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their primary home turf is Huskies Stadium located in the centre of the University's campus.... |
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wed, June 15 | at Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... |
24–0 | Win | 8,235 | 1–0 |
| B | Wed, June 22 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Saskatchewan Roughriders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... |
34–6 | Win | 18,742 | 2–0 |
- Games played with white uniforms.
Season schedule
- The Lions played their first five regular season games at Empire FieldEmpire FieldEmpire Field was a temporary outdoor football and soccer stadium built at the former location of Empire Stadium at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It served as the home of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League from the summer of 2010 until the fall of 2011 when the installation...
and played their remaining four at BC Place StadiumBC Place StadiumBC Place is a multi-purpose stadium located at the north side of False Creek, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the home field for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer . Originally opened on June 19, 1983 as the...
.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurs, June 30 | at Montreal Alouettes 2011 Montreal Alouettes season The 2011 Montreal Alouettes season was the 45th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 57th overall. The Alouettes finished in 2nd place in the East division with a 10–8 record. The Alouettes attempted to three-peat as Grey Cup champions, after winning back-to-back... |
30–26 | Loss | 22,317 | 0–1 |
| 2 | Fri, July 8 | vs. Calgary Stampeders 2011 Calgary Stampeders season The 2011 Calgary Stampeders season was the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 77th overall. The Stampeders finished in 3rd place in the West division with a 11–7 record and lost the West Semi-Final game to the Edmonton Eskimos.... |
34–32 | Loss | 22,738 | 0–2 |
| 3 | Sat, July 16 | at Edmonton Eskimos 2011 Edmonton Eskimos season The Edmonton Eskimos season was the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 63rd overall. The Eskimos improved upon their 7–11 record from 2010, after winning their eighth game on October 10, 2011, while also securing a berth in the playoffs in that same game... |
33–17 | Loss | 32,297 | 0–3 |
| 4 | Fri, July 22 | vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2011 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season The 2011 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 62nd overall. The Tiger-Cats finished 3rd place in the East division with a 8–10 record. After hosting the East Semi-Final in 2009 and 2010 with no success, the Tiger-Cats had to go on the... |
39–31 | Loss | 24,117 | 0–4 |
| 5 | Thurs, July 28 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2011 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 2011 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season will be the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 79th overall. The Blue Bombers finished in 1st place in the East division with a 10–8 record. The team clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 on October 7th, 2011 after a... |
25–20 | Loss | 29,533 | 0–5 |
| 6 | Fri, Aug 5 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders 2011 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2011 Saskatchewan Roughriders season is the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League. The Roughriders finished 4th place in the West division with a 5–13 record and were eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the BC Lions on October 16, 2011... |
24–11 | Win | 25,238 | 1–5 |
| 7 | Sat, Aug 13 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 30–17 | Loss | 24,131 | 1–6 |
| 8 | Fri, Aug 19 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 36–1 | Win | 35,216 | 2–6 |
| 9 | Bye | 2–6 | ||||
| 10 | Fri, Sept 2 | at Toronto Argonauts 2011 Toronto Argonauts season The 2011 Toronto Argonauts season is the 54th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 139th season overall. The Argonauts were eliminated from playoff contention on October 10, 2011 and failed to make a second straight playoff appearance, finishing 4th place in the East... |
29–16 | Win | 19,593 | 3–6 |
| 11 | Sat, Sept 10 | vs. Toronto Argonauts | 28–6 | Win | 25,263 | 4–6 |
| 12 | Sat, Sept 17 | at Calgary Stampeders | 32–19 | Win | 29,929 | 5–6 |
| 13 | Sat, Sept 24 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 42–5 | Win | 30,048 | 6–6 |
| 14 | Fri, Sept 30 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 33–24 | Win | 50,213 | 7–6 |
| 15 | Sat, Oct 8 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 33–31 | Win | 30,622 | 8–6 |
| 16 | Sun, Oct 16 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 29–18 | Win | 30,048 | 9–6 |
| 17 | Sat, Oct 22 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 42–10 | Loss | 25,536 | 9–7 |
| 18 | Sat, Oct 29 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 29–20 | Win | 29,749 | 10–7 |
| 19 | Sat, Nov 5 | vs. Montreal Alouettes | 43–1 | Win | 35,454 | 11–7 |
- Games played with colour uniforms.
- Games played with white uniforms.
- Games played with alternate uniforms.
Roster
| Quarterbacks Running Backs FB FB Wide Receivers Slotbacks |
Offensive Linemen T G G OL OL C C Defensive Linemen DT DE DT DT DT DE |
Linebackers Defensive Backs S DB DB DB S CB CB S DB DB Special Teams LS K |
Injured List CB  (9 Game) LB (9 Game) LB (9 Game) QB (9 Game) K (9 Game) DB (1 Game) CB (9 Game)Practice Roster OL FB DL OL LB WR DB RB/SB WR DT Italics indicate Import players Roster updated 2011-11-28 Depth Chart • Transactions 46 Active → More rosters |
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Awards and records
- CFL's Most Outstanding Player AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Player AwardThe Most Outstanding Player Award is annually awarded to the best player in the Canadian Football League. The Most Outstanding Player award can be compared to the National Football League's Most Valuable Player, otherwise known as the "MVP" award...
– Travis LulayTravis LulayTravis Lulay is a professional American and Canadian football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. In his first season as a full-time starter, Lulay won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award in 2011 and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Grey Cup...
, QB - John Agro Special Teams AwardJohn Agro Special Teams AwardThe John Agro Special Teams Award is awarded to the CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams player that is voted by his peers .-John Agro Special Teams Award winners:*2011 - Paul McCallum , BC Lions...
– Paul McCallumPaul McCallumPaul McCallum is a professional Canadian football player currently playing as a placekicker and punter for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League...
, K/P
2011 CFL All-Stars
- QB – Travis LulayTravis LulayTravis Lulay is a professional American and Canadian football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. In his first season as a full-time starter, Lulay won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award in 2011 and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Grey Cup...
, CFL All-Star - WR – Geroy SimonGeroy SimonGeroy Simon is a professional Canadian football slotback with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League...
, CFL All-Star - OT – Jovan OlafioyeJovan OlafioyeJovan Olafioye is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Lions as a free agent on April 20, 2010 after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for North Carolina Central University.-External...
, CFL All-Star - OC – Angus ReidAngus ReidAngus Reid is an offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Reid went to Simon Fraser University and played for the Simon Fraser Clan. He began his career with the Montreal Alouettes but was traded, along with a 5th round draft pick, to BC for Adriano Belli...
, CFL All-Star - DT – Aaron Hunt, CFL All-Star
- DT – Khalif MitchellKhalif MitchellKhalif Quadree Mitchell is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and released in 2010...
, CFL All-Star - LB – Solomon ElimimianSolomon ElimimianSolomon Elimimian is a linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Elimimian signed as a free agent with the Lions on May 19, 2010. After his first season with the Lions in 2010, Elimimian was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie...
, CFL All-Star - DB – Korey BanksKorey BanksKorey Banks is a defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.-NFL:...
, CFL All-Star - K – Paul McCallumPaul McCallumPaul McCallum is a professional Canadian football player currently playing as a placekicker and punter for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League...
, CFL All-Star
Western All-Stars
- QB – Travis LulayTravis LulayTravis Lulay is a professional American and Canadian football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. In his first season as a full-time starter, Lulay won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award in 2011 and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Grey Cup...
, Western All-Star - WR – Geroy SimonGeroy SimonGeroy Simon is a professional Canadian football slotback with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League...
, Western All-Star - OT – Ben ArchibaldBen ArchibaldBen Archibald is a gridiron football offensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Brigham Young.Archibald has also played for the Amsterdam Admirals, New Orleans Saints...
, Western All-Star - OT – Jovan OlafioyeJovan OlafioyeJovan Olafioye is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Lions as a free agent on April 20, 2010 after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for North Carolina Central University.-External...
, Western All-Star - OC – Angus ReidAngus ReidAngus Reid is an offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Reid went to Simon Fraser University and played for the Simon Fraser Clan. He began his career with the Montreal Alouettes but was traded, along with a 5th round draft pick, to BC for Adriano Belli...
, Western All-Star - DT – Aaron Hunt, Western All-Star
- DT – Khalif MitchellKhalif MitchellKhalif Quadree Mitchell is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and released in 2010...
, Western All-Star - DE – Keron WilliamsKeron WilliamsKeron Donavan Williams is a Canadian football defensive tackle playing for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.-External links:**...
, Western All-Star - LB – Solomon ElimimianSolomon ElimimianSolomon Elimimian is a linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Elimimian signed as a free agent with the Lions on May 19, 2010. After his first season with the Lions in 2010, Elimimian was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie...
, Western All-Star - CB – Dante MarshDante MarshDante Marsh is a cornerback with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Marsh attended college at Fresno State.-Professional career:...
, Western All-Star - DB – Korey BanksKorey BanksKorey Banks is a defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.-NFL:...
, Western All-Star - K – Paul McCallumPaul McCallumPaul McCallum is a professional Canadian football player currently playing as a placekicker and punter for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League...
, Western All-Star
Milestones
- On September 10, 2011, Lions receiver Geroy SimonGeroy SimonGeroy Simon is a professional Canadian football slotback with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League...
became the franchise's all-time touchdowns leader when he scored his 88th touchdown as a BC Lion, surpassing Willie FlemingWillie FlemingWillie Fleming is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League BC Lions. Fleming played collegiately as a halfback at the University of Iowa, where he was a member of the Hawkeye's 1959 Rose Bowl championship team. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall...
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Schedule
| Week | Game | Date | Time | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance |
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| 20 | Bye | ||||||
| 21 | West Final | Nov 20 | 1:30 PM PST | vs. Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... |
40–23 | Win | 41,313 |
| 22 | Grey Cup 99th Grey Cup The 99th Grey Cup was a Canadian football game between the East Division champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the West Division champion BC Lions to decide the champion of the Canadian Football League in the 2011 season. The Lions defeated the Blue Bombers, 34–23, and became the first team in CFL... |
Nov 27 | 3:30 PM PST | Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded... |
34–23 | Win | 54,313 |
- Games played with colour uniforms.