Lions’ Christian Covington says playing in CFL gives him deeper appreciation of father’s achievements

Playing in CFL gives B.C. Lion Christian Covington deeper appreciation of father’s achievements

Christian Covington has always been aware of his Hall of Fame father's many football achievements, but he now has a deeper appreciation of them.

Lions’ Christian Covington says playing in CFL gives him deeper appreciation of father’s achievements

‘What he was able to accomplish is mind-boggling,’ Christian Covington said. ‘It really is insane what he was able to do and his body of work’

Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father's achievements

By Dan Ralph

Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father’s achievements

Christian Covington has always been aware of his Hall of Fame father’s many football achievements, but he now has a deeper appreciation of them. Covington is heading into his second season with the B.C. Lions, signing with the hometown team last year following a nine-year stint in the NFL. Having one CFL campaign under his belt has given the 31-year-old from Vancouver a more intimate understanding of the illustrious career his father, Grover, pu…

Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father’s achievements – 105.9 The Region

Christian Covington has always been aware of his Hall of Fame father’s many football achievements, but he now has a deeper appreciation of them. Covington is heading into his second season with the B.C. Lions, signing with the hometown team last year following a nine-year stint in the NFL. Having one CFL campaign under his belt has given the 31-year-old from Vancouver a more intimate understanding of the illustrious career his father, Grover, pu…