Lions ink Smart to a new deal
Courtesy CFL.ca:
The B.C. Lions announced on Wednesday that Ian Smart, the CFL’s reigning Outstanding Special Teams Player, has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the team. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not released.
“Ian was a big part of our success on special teams last year and he has developed into a legitimate threat to score each time he has the ball,” said Lions general manager and head coach Wally Buono. “Our fans have a lot to be excited about with Ian on the field.”
Smart originally joined the Lions in July of 2006 eventually making his debut in Week 12 that season. As the 2006 season closed out and the Lions began their championship run, Smart’s play elevated as the speedy running back averaged 27 yards per kickoff return in the post-season and scored the Lions’ lone touchdown in the club’s Grey Cup victory over Montreal.
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