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Kevin Glenn’s longevity to be admired and respected

August 7, 2014 By Brian Wawryshyn

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Special to BCLionsDen.ca by Jann Shreve

Kevin Glenn’s performance in week six to pull off the win against Calgary was a good summary and example for anybody who could think to ask, “How is Kevin Glenn still around?” He’s still around because he’s being doing things like that, for a long time in quarterback-years and in football-years in general.

Finding a worthwhile CFL quarterback is a daunting task at best for head offices as the balance between potential and experience is watched under a microscope.  Some teams can just find the right new Import International (because that’s a better word) QB and develop him into everything they need or keep bringing good new guys in and go through the ringers until they do. Other teams opt to fish from the pond of quarterbacks with CFL game experience, a pond that is notoriously shallow. The logic is sound for both approaches, which is why both approaches have worked.

Those looking for the experienced QB would be remiss not to consider Kevin Glenn a good fish in the pond. He’s a good player who has won big games (and lost others). Say what you will, he’s been at this a long time. Even without winning on the big stage, he’s outlasted a lot of players, some of them Grey Cup winners, in terms of time spent in the CFL. Glenn has been on five teams, traded twice, come back from a broken arm and a partial ACL tear (no easy task). He’s constantly going from starting to playing backup, missing playoffs, playoff wins and losses, and Kevin Glenn in his 14th season, keeps trucking along. He endures it all and manages, above all, to stay employed where others don’t. The formula seems like it would be a simple one but it proves difficult enough to replicate. He’s one of the few players who can manage to stay off the radar by attracting negative attention or publicity. Imagine that! Advice to would-be CFL players:  Show up to camp on time, in shape, cause little to no trouble to coaches, bring on no negative publicity and produce. Maybe your career won’t be full of glory and records, but evidence shows, it can be a long one.

While the analysts aren’t likely to call Kevin Glenn exceptional or describe him as such, he’s definitely been clutch (see 2012 Calgary playoff run) but has fallen short of the big prize. He’s had nine seasons with 3000+ passing yards, five seasons with 20+ touchdowns, those are pretty good reminders why coaches continue to choose him to manage their offenses either while the young gun or incumbent starter deals with an injury, or as the chosen starter. He’s reliable enough to assume that he won’t lose every game. The exceptional thing about Glenn is his ability to survive and adapt.

Glenn is that guy who just won’t give up or go away, but what keeps any CFL quarterback out of the elite quarterback conversation: he’s yet to win the big one.  Travis Lulay will be back to start any week now, and Glenn will be back in the backup role again, not kicking up a fuss, ready to go when he’s called on.  Will this be the year this nice guy finishes in first? If not, he doesn’t seem to show many signs of stopping anytime soon.

Filed Under: CFL/League, Den Talk, Featured Tagged With: BC Lions, CFL, Jann Shreve, Kevin Glenn

SIGNING: We’re Pleased To Welcome Jann Shreve And Jack Bedell

February 17, 2010 By Brian Wawryshyn

I put out a call on Twitter the other day seeing if anyone would be interested in writing for BCLionsDen.ca this season. Little did I know the riches that would fall into my lap this morning. I am absolutely thrilled to announce that we have added Jann Shreve and Jack Bedell to our writing team here in the den.

Both Jann and Jack wrote for the Score.ca last year and are not only talented writers, they possess a real passion for the CFL. Their roles will be to contribute thoughts on any aspect of the league and provide an eastern persepctive of the CFL. Their experience and contacts will provide us with a new dimension to the site, and I am very excited about adding them to our team. Here is a little background about our newest writers!

Jack Bedell:

Jack BedellJack Bedell has done a lot of work in CFL circles over the years. He’s based in the U.S. but has a tremendous passion and understanding of football and of the Canadian game. A fan of the Montreal Alouettes, Jack directs the creative writing program at SLU (South Eastern Louisiana University) and writes for the MontrealAlouettes.com. He also appears on a radio show to discuss the Alouettes and other football matters on the TEAM 990 in Montreal.

“I’m very honored to be part of one of the most vibrant fan sites in the CFL. I hope Den readers won’t hold my Als fanhood against me!”, Bedell said.

You can follow Jack’s wisdom of all things football on Twitter by following @JackBedell.

Jann Shreve:

Jann ShreveA native of LaSalle, ON, Jann has been a sports fan her whole life. She has participated in athletics since elementary school and has competed in track and field for the University of Windsor. She currently plays in a touch football league in Toronto, ON.

Jann has loved football her whole life, and became an avid follower of the CFL when her brother was drafted and her mother needed the rules explained. She has a passion for writing, reading, music and playing video games.

“I’m just happy to be here, y’know, gonna go out there and do my thing, help my team by making plays and get to Edmonton in November!” joked Shreve about  joining the BCLionsDen.ca team.

Jann can be followed on Twitter as @LittleMissCFL.

There is no doubt in my mind that these additions are going to take the den to another level as far as being a regular stop for Lions and CFL fans online.

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Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Jack Bedell, Jann Shreve

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