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The defending Grey Cup champions in Calgary are yet to win a game after suffering an unexpected home-opening loss to Ottawa, followed by a bye of their own. The disappointing Lions travel to southern Alberta this weekend in what has to be viewed as an early must-win game by both Calgary and B.C.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders returned home from Ontario with zero points after losing back-to-back games to Hamilton and Ottawa. At 0-2, Rider Nation has to be concerned. After all, going winless in an early eastern swing isn’t exactly a recipe for success in the highly competitive West. But with four of their next five games at Mosaic, the Riders are capable of jumping back into the race.

It’s fair to say the disappointments in Calgary and Saskatchewan are nothing compared to B.C.’s horrendous start. The hope was for an early successful burst in Vancouver with Ed Hervey at the helm of his newly designed club.

But that enthusiasm has faded after a home loss to the Bombers was followed up by an absolute butt kicking here.

Mike Reilly was sacked seven times Friday night. And for those in attendance, it seemed like he was hit 7,000 times. Lolley’s defence was fast, aggressive and relentless against an offensive unit that was helpless in making adjustments.

From a positive standpoint, the early CFL surprise story is the first-place Eskimos. Harris has been sensational passing for 741 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in the first two weeks. At this pace, the Edinboro product will pass for 6,669 yards and 54 touchdowns. If achieved, those numbers would break the single-season CFL records of Doug Flutie, who is the all time leader in both categories with 6,619 passing yards and 48 touchdowns through the air.