Wally Buono says David Braley plans to own B.C. Lions for entire 2018 season
SURREY, B.C. — Wally Buono was asked to repeat his answer a second time, just so it was crystal clear.
While discussing his own future with the B.C. Lions following a miserable campaign that started with sky-high expectations, the legendary head coach and general manager offered a surprising and unsolicited detail — David Braley plans to continue owning the team for the entirety of next season.
“I’ll say it again,” Buono told reporters Monday at the Lions’ suburban practice facility as players cleaned out their lockers. “He’s going to own the club for 2018.”
The definitive news regarding Braley, who bought the bankrupt franchise in 1996, came as a surprise.