Argos Improve To 3-1

Published on July 23, 2010 at 11:43PM

The Toronto Argonauts, one of the CFL’s most storied franchises appears set to regain previous glory as they found another way to win in dramatic fashion with a 24-20 win over the British Columbia Lions Friday at Rogers Centre. Byron Parker returned a Travis Lulay interception 41 yards for a score to give the Argonauts the win which improved them to 3-1. Already, the Argos have experienced a significant paradigm shift as a year ago, Toronto once lost nine consecutive games. Hamilton businessman David Braley would have been happy with either winner in this game as he owns both the Lions and Argonauts. Incidentally, this game also commemorated the first time that two teams owned by the same owner have squared off on the field in the CFL. Cory Boyd ran for 148 yards for the Argonauts while Cleo Lemon tossed for 222 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Lulay threw for 330 yards but had two costly picks for the Lions as he filled in for the injured Casey Printers. This was also British Columbia’s third straight loss which has squelched the momentum of the Lions’ Week 1 win over Edmonton. Tomorrow, the CFL has a doubleheader featuring Edmonton and Winnipeg in the opener while Calgary hosts Saskatchewan in the night cap.