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In their 60-plus years of existence, the B.C. Lions have survived the ownership of Murray Pezim, Nelson Skalbania and at least one bankruptcy.

Their original coach and general manager, Annis Stukus, was a former player who, among other things, was also a newspaperman. It seems he was the last of that breed although, clearly, that needs to be revisited.

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As for the Lions’ early business plan, its ownership consisted of 3,400 investors putting up 20 bucks apiece to form the non-profit that ran the team.

Again, maybe it’s time to have another look at that model.

Add it all up and, if nothing else, the Lions have proven to be resilient over the years and that should be kept in mind as their current circumstances are discussed.

Yes, the franchise is struggling on and off the field this season, but they’ve beaten back bigger challenges in their time. The Leos, it seems, have always found a way to stay relevant, to maintain their place in this market. So is it any different in August of 2019?