Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach
- Buck Pierce will start his inaugural year as the B.C. Lions' head coach when training camp opens Wednesday in Kamloops, B.C.
- Pierce took over as head coach following the departure of Rick Campbell, who was let go after the Lions ended the 2024 season with a 9-9 record and were defeated by Saskatchewan in the West Division semifinal.
- Lions rookies and quarterbacks report Wednesday, with the rest of the team joining Sunday, while several roster spots remain open ahead of the season.
- Quarterback Nathan Rourke said the previous playoff loss left the group hungry, and receiver Justin McInnis praised Pierce's football knowledge and mindset.
- Pierce aims to use the next four weeks to set a standard and build team cohesion beyond just learning plays, which may impact the Lions' performance this season.
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