Former Eastern Eagle Matt Nichols looked good in starting role

Perhaps the injury shoe that Matt Nichols has worn throughout much of his professional football career in Canada has worn out?

Or he’s outgrown it and never wants to wear that style again?

The former Eastern Eagle who was twice named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 and 2009. Nichols later earned a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys, was originally signed by the Edmonton Eskimos in 2010, but has spent the majority of his CFL career on crutches it seems.

But July 9, as his team returned to Commonwealth Stadium after being made homeless by Canada hosting the Women’s World Cup, Nichols go...