League-leading slotback Geroy Simon, hero of the BC Lions football team, has today been traded to Saskatchewan. How he will be missed! So far, the roster move has been achieved with a great deal of goodwill, and on Geroy's part with a genuinely emotional nod to his loyal fans.
I remember the Lions twelve years ago, when Geroy started as a brash sophomore. The team was coming off a Grey Cup win despite their losing record. Coaches and staff were being shuffled on account of turmoil in the head office. The future of the Lions was not clear, nor was it positive. Young Simon at the time came across as a rather selfish player with a very strong sense of entitlement. Yet he showed flashes of his talent, and impressed the staff and fans enough to earn a place in the starting line-up. Under the tutelage of the strong coaches and on-the-field mentors that have become the hallmark of BC Lions management, Geroy Simon quickly matured and blossomed into a formidable, star-bright talent. He tamed his impulsive nature and learned the value of teamwork on and off the field. Truly an impressive and inspirational player, Geroy Simon has become one of the great ambassadors to the Canadian Football League.
On behalf of his stunned yet appreciative legion of BC Lions fans, I want to extend to Geroy every best wish for his endeavours while wearing the green uniform in Saskatchewan - every wish excepting of course: to win the Grey Cup!
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