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In case you were worried training camp was getting repetitious for the Edmonton Eskimos, that’s kind of the whole idea.

With trying to work at least 11 new starters into the equation compared to last season, it’s been the more repetitions, the better.

Especially when they’re kicking off the Canadian Football League’s pre-season schedule on Sunday (2 p.m., 630 CHED) against the visiting B.C. Lions, after just one week of training camp.

While the quick kickoff comes with its own logistical challenges, it at least breaks up some of the monotony of all those repetitions as the Eskimos are following up the two days of two-a-day practices with lighter on-field sessions Friday and Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s exhibition.

“It’s one of those deals where you kind of scale back and simplify things so you can go out there and play fast,” said Eskimos quarterback Trevor Harris. “And do things to the best of your ability and put your best foot forward and come out here and try and earn a job.”

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