Stampeders' sack master Shawn Lemon joins elite CFL company

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“The three things that are certain in life are death, taxes and Shawn Lemon getting at least 10 sacks.” yyc CFL CalgaryStampeders

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And it’s not like the 33-year-old is picking up one or two sacks here and there in the later stages of his career to add to his total. Lemon has 14 sacks since the start of last season when he returned to the Stampeders at the end of training camp. That has him tied with Saskatchewan Roughriders’ AC Leonard for the most in the CFL over that stretch.Article content

“He is top 20 in all-time sacks, give the man his respect,” said defensive tackle Mike Rose. “The man is a Hall-of-Famer, I’ll say it … The boy’s got some sacks, man. I’m trying to get half of that.”Article content“It’s something that I wish got a little more publicity, being top 20 in this league, that’s an amazing feat. Just think of all the amazing players who have played,” Wiggan said. “He’s prepared for practice, prepared for every game and he’s always super excited for the game.

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