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Asked if he was on board with Campbell’s decision, Powell laughed.

“No, I definitely wasn’t on board,” he said. “But I have a lot of respect for coach Campbell, and whatever decision he makes, I know he’s looking out for the better of the team.”

Powell does see the potential benefits.

“Any time you can take a rest and come back with fresh legs, while everybody else is taking a toll on their bodies going week to week and playing each and every game, it will definitely give you the upper hand,” he said. “Any time you get rest, it’s a good thing.”

Wednesday’s two-hour practice was in frigid conditions — it was minus-15C with the wind chill — but things are supposed to warm up for Sunday.

Powell is good either way.

“It’s real cold outside, but it’s good for us to experience this and get prepared for anything, just in case it might be like this for game day,” he said. “It’s good to get out there and get the blood flowing and embrace the cold weather.”

And while it’s supposed to be sunny on game day, snow wouldn’t be so horrible. Especially for a running back.

“I think it would be an advantage,” Powell said. “With me, making the cuts and them not knowing where I’m going to be going. And me knowing where I’m going to be going. As I make a cut they’ll be trying to react to me. It causes more slippage on their part.

“You might have to tweak the game a little bit, but for me, it’s just instinct and reactionary. I’ll be able to adapt to any weather.”

That, he has proven. Powell, who grew up in Texas, has played five CFL games in November. In last year’s Eastern semifinal, the ball was in his hands just 13 times, and he had 77 combined rushing and receiving yards. In the 2015 Grey Cup game, he had 17 touches and 123 combined yards.