THE MOJ: B.C. Lions need win over Ticats to avoid falling into 0-2 hole

A good start.
It was a point of emphasis by B.C. Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce during training camp in Kamloops.
The Lions were 2-5 after two months of play last season but rallied to finish at 11-7 and second in the Western Division.
That start cost the Lions first place – and home field advantage against Saskatchewan in the playoffs.
It proved to be critical as the Riders won the Western Final 24-21 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina to advance to the Grey Cup,