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| SURREY, B. Nike Air Max 97 Pas Cher .C. -- Khalif Mitchell didnt leave a lot of friends behind when the B.C. Lions traded him to the Toronto Argonauts prior to last season. The controversial defensive lineman had been a dominant force in helping the Lions to a 2011 Grey Cup victory, but the following campaign was marked by a number of troubling incidents on and off the field that resulted in both fines and suspensions. "Good riddance!!!!" tweeted running back Andrew Harris following the April 2013 deal with the Argonauts was announced. But after Mitchell was released this past off-season by Toronto to pursue NFL opportunities that never materialized, the Lions jumped at the chance to bring the hulking 29-year-old with a unique skill set back into the fold by signing him to a contract on Tuesday. Despite the baggage Mitchell left behind in Vancouver, Lions general manager Wally Buono said players, coaches and management agreed he deserved another shot with the club. "Once we got into it, everybody felt it was the right thing to do," said Buono, whose team will host the Grey Cup. "When you look at trying to improve this football club, Khalif is an outstanding football player and from our point of view we wanted to move forward and we wanted to build a championship team for 2014. "If I felt I had to convince (players and coaches) then I wouldnt move forward. This was not a matter of me imposing what I wanted. This was an opportunity." The six-foot-six, 315-pound Mitchell, who met the media at the Lions suburban practice facility on Tuesday, said he grew up a lot during his time in Toronto and understands why some of his former teammates felt the way they did when he left B.C. "I dont believe that anybodys words were going to be kind when I left," he said. "I didnt leave on kind terms." An all-star in both 2011 and 2013, Mitchell has 86 tackles and 13 sacks in four CFL seasons. What those numbers dont show is how much he influences the game from the interior of the defensive line, often occupying two and three blockers to free up teammates. "Weve done five camps in the United States looking for another Khalif Mitchell and theyre not out there," said Buono, adding that Mitchell has matured a lot in the last year. "For us, when hes here in our backyard, when hes willing to make a commitment to come play for the B.C. Lions ... to me, I thought that was something worthwhile." For his part, the eccentric Mitchell downplayed any hard feelings that might linger from his first stint with the Lions. "This is a place that was my house. (If) youve got trash in your house, you just take it out. Its not something as complicated as the media might make it seem," he said. "Its very simple. Its trash. You take it out." The Virginia Beach, Va., native had 33 tackles and six sacks with the Lions in 2011, and had another outstanding campaign with the Argonauts in 2013, registering 32 tackles and five sacks. "Its exciting to be back. Its a place I call home. Its a place that I have a lot of fond memories of," said Mitchell. "When I look around I see a lot of Grey Cup pictures and stuff ... all of a sudden I get a lot of memories and a lot of butterflies." Despite those warm feelings, its that 2012 season that often comes to mind when Mitchells name is mentioned. He was suspended for two games by the CFL for violently hyper-extending the arm of an opponent that July before being fined an unspecified amount by the league for making multiple throat-slashing gestures in another game. Mitchell was then fined and suspended again for violating the CFLs social media policy after using a racial slur on Twitter. "Theres a risk with everybody you sign, whether its a player, a coach, a staff member," said Buono. "Theres always risks and thats part of what makes this job and life exciting. "We all grow with our experiences. Ive had experiences that I regret ... Ive gotten better for it." The move to sign Mitchell would appear to immediately improve a Lions defensive line that surrendered the second fewest rushing yards per game (94.4) in 2013, but allowed the second most rushing touchdowns (17) and recorded the third fewest sacks (45). "Im not sure that when Khalif is on his game theres too many people (as dominant)," said Buono. "A man of his size, with his athleticism and his power, they dont come around every day. In 2011, why did we win a Grey Cup? A lot of it had to do with the guys up front. "I believe today that Khalif Mitchell is a better football player than he was in 2011." With the Grey Cup set to be played at B.C. Place Stadium in November, the Lions were relatively quiet this off-season, losing a number of veterans through trade, free agency and retirement. They got a big one back on Tuesday and he seems eager to make an impact. "I was looking for a team to go ahead and win a championship with," said Mitchell. "Wally Buono went to go look for players to help put together a team to win a championship with. "We met somewhere along the path and thats how were here today." Note: The Lions made another move Tuesday, releasing defensive back Lin-J Shell. Air Max 90 Soldes . After just two league games in June, Toronto (6-4-1) will go on to play seven in July plus a friendly against Tottenham. Five of those contests are against Eastern Conference opposition, meaning valuable points in the playoff race are on the line. Air Max 270 Pas Cher . - No matter the lineup or location, the San Antonio Spurs are rolling through the NBA again this spring, just the way they have for most of the last two decades. https://www.grossistechaussurepascher.fr/pas-cher-chine-nike-air-max-270-du-tout-destockage-282a.html . 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Sir Ian Botham on Jake Ball And with England on course to secure their first whitewash series win since India in 2011, Botham thinks Ball could get his chance alongside two of the worlds top ranked Test bowlers.The Sky Sports commentator said: Theres only one change they could make and that is bring in Jake Ball, but England dont like changing winning teams.I cant see them leaving out Jimmy or Broady in their current form, that wont happen. The series is won so they may experiment and have a look at Ball to see whats on offer, not purely with Pakistan in mind but to see if hes one for the future.With Anderson and Broad, ranked No 1 and No 3 respectively, almost certain to play that leaves Steven Finn and Chris Woakes as potential casualties if the selectors decide to give Ball a start. England should take the opportunity to find out what Jake Ball can do, says Beefy Meanwhile, Botham is backing Broad to follow up his top first innings haul at Emirates Riverside at Lords, one of his Sky Bet Beefys Bets for the final Test. Air Max 90 Pas Cher. .The England bowler is 9/4 to return for punters and maintain Bothams remarkable run of five winning selections from six this series. Beefys Bets Sir Ians tipping Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad to star at Lords. See all his tips The Sky Bet tipster is also backing skipper Alastair Cook to cash in having become the first Englishman to score 10,000 Test runs at Durham.Botham added: Hes due some runs. Hes been plagued by talk of scoring 10,000 runs and hes finally got the monkey off his back and can relax a bit more.BEEFYS BETSEngland to win - 1/4Cook top England bat 1st inns - 3/1Broad top England bowler 1st inns - 9/4Beefys winning bets so far this series: Bairstow top bat 1st Test 8/1; Anderson top bowler 1st Test 9/4; Broad top bowler 2nd Test 5/2; England 1st Test treble - England win, Bairstow top bat, Anderson top bowler - 40/1; England to win 1st and 2nd Tests.Watch the third Test between England and Sri Lanka live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 10am on Thursday 9 June. Also See: Broad: We want to be feared Jonny Bairstow column Ball dreams of England debut Ramps: Plenty to play for ' ' ' |
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