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Watching the sport he loves but knows can be injurious to good health, B.C. Lions wide receiver Shawn Gore took in last Sunday’s West Division semifinal against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from the sidelines with eyes wide open.

His impression: “Man, I can’t believe we do that for a living. When you’re in there, the game slows down and it’s different.”

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Nonetheless, Gore, who missed Sunday’s thrilling 32-31 win over the Blue Bombers with concussion symptoms, seems eager to return to the lineup, in time for Sunday’s West Division final against the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.

No doubt the Lions need him, with the status of star receiver Manny Arceneaux still uncertain after he lay motionless on the turf against Winnipeg, following a thunderous hit by the Blue Bombers’ safety Taylor Loffler.

When asked if Gore and Arceneaux were “possibilities” for Sunday’s game, head coach Wally Buono responded: “Yes. I can only go with what I’ve been told. Everything’s good (with Arceneaux). Shawn’s actually done physical work — and he did fine. Manny’s in concussion protocol but there haven’t been any concerns about it.”