GAME NOTES: Football has been secondary this week for the B.C. Lions. The Lions will take the field at Canad Inn Stadium with a heavy heart following the death Sunday of club president Bob Ackles. Ackles died of a heart attack. He was 69. The Lions will wear an orange paw on their helmets with Ackles' first name in the middle for the remainder of the season to honor Ackles' memory. The native of Sarnia, Ontario, began his career with B.C. as the club's water boy before working his way up the organization to become the team's general manager. Ackles ultimately left the Lions to work in the NFL with Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Miami. He also spent time in the XFL before returning to the CFL and being hired as the Lions president. Ackles was instrumental in luring former Calgary head coach and GM Wally Buono to the Lions. The move resulted in Buono leading B.C. to the 2004 Grey Cup before winning the title in 2006. Buono's biggest job this week will be to summon the Lions to regain their concentration on football and not the huge loss in their front office. B.C. was the preseason pick of many to not only win the West Division but also to be the top contender for this year's Grey Cup title. Heading into the third week of the season, the Lions are winless and last in the conference standings. Jarious Jackson was an ordinary 16-of-30 passing for 164 yards and an interception last week against Saskatchewan. Joe Smith, the CFL's rushing leader last year with 1,510 yards, gained just 27 yards on 13 carries but did score two touchdowns for the Lions. However, he also lost two fumbles, accounting for half of the B.C. club's four turnovers. Winnipeg's offense will be bolstered by the return of slotback Milt Stegall. Stegall missed the club's opening two games recovering from offseason knee surgery. Quarterback Kevin Glenn was 26-of-40 passing for 313 yards and a touchdown against Montreal. But running back Charles Roberts rushed for just 11 yards on six carries in that game. Derick Armstrong had six catches for 92 yards and a touchdown while Terrence Edwards also had six receptions for 84 yards. The return of Stegall will give Glenn three big-time receivers to throw to. The numbers: B.C. is 0-1 on the road this year and has yet to play an East Division squad. Winnipeg is 0-1 at home and is facing its first West Division rival. Keys to the game: Smith and Roberts were first and second among CFL rushers last year but neither has been a factor this season. The reason? Both teams have had to abandon the run game because they've fallen behind and been forced to play catch-up football. Something has to give there, though. Both teams have quality offenses and hard-hitting defenses. However, the Bombers have been getting production from their quarterback while the same can't be said for the Lions, who've not mustered much with the tandem of Buck Pierce and Jackson. The return of Stegall is also a huge for Winnipeg. The veteran slotback remains one of the CFL's top pass receivers and his presence will undoubtedly give the offense a huge boost. He will also give the Lions defense another matter to consider and prevent B.C. from doubling up on either Edwards or Armstrong. If B.C.'s quarterbacks can get going, they will find they too have a talented receiving corps at their disposal in Geroy Simon, Jason Clermont and Paris Jackson. But it all starts with consistency under center, something the Lions haven't enjoyed this year. And there's the matter of the Lions' psyche following Ackles' untimely death. Granted, the president doesn't line up, but the loss of the hugely popular Ackles is just more adversity for the B.C. club to overcome.