The CFL announced it's Rogers players of the week for week number seventeen of play in the 2007 season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CHARLES ROBERTS--RB--WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
Unanimous selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CAMERON WAKE--DE--BC LIONS
Runner Up: Lance Frazier, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
IAN SMART--RB-BC LIONS
Unanimous selection
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KEVIN EIBEN --LB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Doug Brown, Winnipeg
Friday, October 26, 2007
Week Eighteen (October 26-27)
The final two weeks of the CFL regular season are upon us, as two desperate teams try to clinch that last berth in the east, Montreal and Edmonton both of which have been struggling down the stretch are battling it out for the third spot in the CFL east.
Montreal is seeking to hold off the Eskimo charge for a crossover berth, while the Eskimos are hoping to sneak in the back door and rescue a troubled season.
October 26-- BC 27 @ Hamilton 19
October 26-- Saskatchewan 36 @ Edmonton 29
October 27-- Winnipeg 8 @ Toronto 16
October 27-- Montreal 33 @ Calgary 32
Montreal is seeking to hold off the Eskimo charge for a crossover berth, while the Eskimos are hoping to sneak in the back door and rescue a troubled season.
October 26-- BC 27 @ Hamilton 19
October 26-- Saskatchewan 36 @ Edmonton 29
October 27-- Winnipeg 8 @ Toronto 16
October 27-- Montreal 33 @ Calgary 32
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Chasing the crossover berth
The Eskimos are dangling at the edge of the CFL playoff ledge, with consecutive losses to the BC Lions over the last two weeks the Green and gold now rest their hopes for a playoff berth on the crossover rule.
Reducing their season to seeking out a combination of wins (and Alouette losses), in addition to points for and against that maybe, just maybe will salvage their season.
The Esks officially were eliminated from the Western Division chase, after dropping a 37-26 game to the BC Lions at BC Place stadium. In a highly entertaining affair, the Esks at least seem determined to give all they have in their tanks until they’re told that they can’t play anymore this season.
Forced to utilize their third string quarterback Steven Jyles, after Stefan LeFors was sent to the sidelines with a suspected concussion, the Esks made a game of things. With Jyles thrown into the fray the Eskimos refused to let up, even after the Lions put together an impressive first ten minutes of the second half to gain control of the back and forth match to that point.
In fact, heading into halftime the Lions were trailing the Esks as Jyles ran a one yard play into the end zone to give the Esks the temporary lead in the game. Whatever Wally Buono said to his players in the dressing room certainly resonated as the Lions charged out of the dressing room ready to recapture the momentum and the lead.
Ian Smart ran a Sean Fleming punt 81 yards for a touchdown to regain the lead early in the third quarter, while Joe Smith returned to form with a one yard crash of the line for the cushion for the Lions win.
While the Eskimos have done themselves no favors in the last two weeks, the prospect of a playoff spot is not dead yet, the Alouettes who the Esks are now chasing for the cross over spot have shown no indications that they are a sure bet for post season action.
Playing at the Big O and over 44000 fans the Alouettes stumbled badly, incapable of generating much in the way of offence and once again dropping a game to the suddenly surging Argonauts. Montreal has not played well for a number of weeks now, a sputtering offence incapable of putting enough points on the board to secure a victory, leaving the defence on the field for lengthy periods of time to face the onslaught of the opposition offences.
Toronto which has returned to a winning form over the last few weeks now sets their eyes ahead on Winnipeg and a potential shot a first in the east, while the Als keep their eyes on the rear view mirror and an Eskimo squad that has one more chance to try make the season a hopeful one.
With two weeks to go in the season the Esks trail the als by three points, they need Montreal to lose upcoming road games to both Calgary and Winnipeg, while they take care of business on their end with matches against Saskatchewan and Hamilton.
The path to the crossover isn’t an easy one, much like the season has been for the Esks it offers up potential disaster at each turn. For now though it’s the only path the Esks have to take, having squandered opportunities through the year, it’s their last shot at partial redemption for a most disappointing season.
Reducing their season to seeking out a combination of wins (and Alouette losses), in addition to points for and against that maybe, just maybe will salvage their season.
The Esks officially were eliminated from the Western Division chase, after dropping a 37-26 game to the BC Lions at BC Place stadium. In a highly entertaining affair, the Esks at least seem determined to give all they have in their tanks until they’re told that they can’t play anymore this season.
Forced to utilize their third string quarterback Steven Jyles, after Stefan LeFors was sent to the sidelines with a suspected concussion, the Esks made a game of things. With Jyles thrown into the fray the Eskimos refused to let up, even after the Lions put together an impressive first ten minutes of the second half to gain control of the back and forth match to that point.
In fact, heading into halftime the Lions were trailing the Esks as Jyles ran a one yard play into the end zone to give the Esks the temporary lead in the game. Whatever Wally Buono said to his players in the dressing room certainly resonated as the Lions charged out of the dressing room ready to recapture the momentum and the lead.
Ian Smart ran a Sean Fleming punt 81 yards for a touchdown to regain the lead early in the third quarter, while Joe Smith returned to form with a one yard crash of the line for the cushion for the Lions win.
While the Eskimos have done themselves no favors in the last two weeks, the prospect of a playoff spot is not dead yet, the Alouettes who the Esks are now chasing for the cross over spot have shown no indications that they are a sure bet for post season action.
Playing at the Big O and over 44000 fans the Alouettes stumbled badly, incapable of generating much in the way of offence and once again dropping a game to the suddenly surging Argonauts. Montreal has not played well for a number of weeks now, a sputtering offence incapable of putting enough points on the board to secure a victory, leaving the defence on the field for lengthy periods of time to face the onslaught of the opposition offences.
Toronto which has returned to a winning form over the last few weeks now sets their eyes ahead on Winnipeg and a potential shot a first in the east, while the Als keep their eyes on the rear view mirror and an Eskimo squad that has one more chance to try make the season a hopeful one.
With two weeks to go in the season the Esks trail the als by three points, they need Montreal to lose upcoming road games to both Calgary and Winnipeg, while they take care of business on their end with matches against Saskatchewan and Hamilton.
The path to the crossover isn’t an easy one, much like the season has been for the Esks it offers up potential disaster at each turn. For now though it’s the only path the Esks have to take, having squandered opportunities through the year, it’s their last shot at partial redemption for a most disappointing season.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Week Seventeen (October 19-21)
The final weeks of the CFL regular season are upon us, with numerous playoff scenarios still up in the air. The cross over option for Edmonton is still alive, but just barely and home dates are still to be determined. All part of the drama of week Seventeen.
October 19-- Calgary 13 @ Winnipeg 27
October 20-- Toronto 16 @ Montreal 9
October 20-- Edmonton 26 @ BC 37
October 21-- Hamilton 11 @ Saskatchewan 38
October 19-- Calgary 13 @ Winnipeg 27
October 20-- Toronto 16 @ Montreal 9
October 20-- Edmonton 26 @ BC 37
October 21-- Hamilton 11 @ Saskatchewan 38
CFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK, WEEK NUMBER SIXTEEN
The CFL announced it's Rogers players of the week for week number sixteen of play in the 2007 season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
HENRY BURRIS--QB--CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Unanimous selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KERON WILLIAMS--DL--CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Runner Up: Jonathon Brown, Toronto
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
NOEL PREFONTAINE--K--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Ian Smart, BC, Wille Foster, Winnipeg
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
ANDREW FANTUZ--SB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Unanimous selection
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
HENRY BURRIS--QB--CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Unanimous selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KERON WILLIAMS--DL--CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Runner Up: Jonathon Brown, Toronto
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
NOEL PREFONTAINE--K--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Ian Smart, BC, Wille Foster, Winnipeg
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
ANDREW FANTUZ--SB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Unanimous selection
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
The City of Champions is feeling a little grumpy these days!
The hockey team is having a problem scoring goals and winning games and the football team is on the verge of missing the playoffs for the second season in a row. It’s enough to turn even the happiest of Klondike Girls into a shrieking shrew of doom, and it would seem that she would have lots of company.
While the Oilers have at least six months to get back on track, Danny Maciocia’s Eskimos have no such luxury; in fact the season in the eyes of many is over. No mathematical equation it seems is possible that is going to lead to an Eskimo appearance in the post season. And that has many in the city calling for drastic changes to the once flagship franchise of Canadian football.
Most likely to be sacrificed to the Gods of football in Northern Alberta will be the head coach, who has watched his squad stumble down the stretch in two consecutive seasons. Despite the injury to starting quarterback Ricky Ray, which has taken him out of the line up for the rest of the season, there is no mercy rule forthcoming from the supporters of the Green and Gold.
From the radio talk shows to the newspaper columnists, the changes that are to come must include Maciocia, who despite taking the Esks to the Grey Cup two years ago. That was yesterday it seems and this is today. In the eyes of the Eskimo fan, this team has about as much chance of winning a Grey Cup anytime soon, as the Liberals have of sweeping Alberta in the next Federal election. There are those that are preaching patience, even a rival coach has sympathy for the Eskimos plight, but those sentiments it seems are few and far between.
The sin of Eskimo football besides not winning, is losing in horrible ways, self destructing on the field and seemingly becoming incapable of clawing their way back from defeat as past guardians of the game did while wearing Green and Gold.
Even worse, they were only occasionally entertaining this year, offensively struggling under a new system put in place by Jacques Chapdelaine. He joined the Eskimos as offensive co-coordinator after leaving Wally Buono’s staff in the off season. The only problem with the move was that unlike Buono’s Lions who featured great depth in most positions, the Eskimos seemed to be one bad hit away from disaster game after game.
Chapdelaine it seems was ordained to become the head coach in short order, once Maciocia was moved up into the executive offices. After this disappointing season, that prospect must seem as remote a possibility as there could be. In fact Chapdelaine, may be just as likely to be move out as is Maciocia, who surely must feel like a Dead Man Walking with every snap of the ball.
Depending on the volume of the fans and the ability of the Eskimos board and management to hear, there may be a number of vacancies coming up shortly. If the members of the Eskimo board have a radio or read a newspaper, their decisions have already been made!
While the Oilers have at least six months to get back on track, Danny Maciocia’s Eskimos have no such luxury; in fact the season in the eyes of many is over. No mathematical equation it seems is possible that is going to lead to an Eskimo appearance in the post season. And that has many in the city calling for drastic changes to the once flagship franchise of Canadian football.
Most likely to be sacrificed to the Gods of football in Northern Alberta will be the head coach, who has watched his squad stumble down the stretch in two consecutive seasons. Despite the injury to starting quarterback Ricky Ray, which has taken him out of the line up for the rest of the season, there is no mercy rule forthcoming from the supporters of the Green and Gold.
From the radio talk shows to the newspaper columnists, the changes that are to come must include Maciocia, who despite taking the Esks to the Grey Cup two years ago. That was yesterday it seems and this is today. In the eyes of the Eskimo fan, this team has about as much chance of winning a Grey Cup anytime soon, as the Liberals have of sweeping Alberta in the next Federal election. There are those that are preaching patience, even a rival coach has sympathy for the Eskimos plight, but those sentiments it seems are few and far between.
The sin of Eskimo football besides not winning, is losing in horrible ways, self destructing on the field and seemingly becoming incapable of clawing their way back from defeat as past guardians of the game did while wearing Green and Gold.
Even worse, they were only occasionally entertaining this year, offensively struggling under a new system put in place by Jacques Chapdelaine. He joined the Eskimos as offensive co-coordinator after leaving Wally Buono’s staff in the off season. The only problem with the move was that unlike Buono’s Lions who featured great depth in most positions, the Eskimos seemed to be one bad hit away from disaster game after game.
Chapdelaine it seems was ordained to become the head coach in short order, once Maciocia was moved up into the executive offices. After this disappointing season, that prospect must seem as remote a possibility as there could be. In fact Chapdelaine, may be just as likely to be move out as is Maciocia, who surely must feel like a Dead Man Walking with every snap of the ball.
Depending on the volume of the fans and the ability of the Eskimos board and management to hear, there may be a number of vacancies coming up shortly. If the members of the Eskimo board have a radio or read a newspaper, their decisions have already been made!
Don Barnes, Edmonton Journal-One embarrassing mess
Bob Stauffer, Edmonton Sun- Eski-woes extend off the field
Terry Jones, Edmonton Sun- Fall Follies a sequel
Terry Jones, Edmonton Sun- Uncomfortable shoes
Saturday, October 13, 2007
CFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK, WEEK NUMBER FIFTEEN
The CFL announced it's Rogers players of the week for week number fifteen of play in the 2007 season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KERRY WATKINS--WR--MONTREAL ALOUETTES
Runner Up: Kerry Joseph, Saskatchewan
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
BYRON PARKER--DB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Unanimous selection
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DOMINIQUE DORSEY--RB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Markus Howell, Calgary
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
MARKUS HOWELL--SB--CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Runner Up: Mike O'Shea, Toronto
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KERRY WATKINS--WR--MONTREAL ALOUETTES
Runner Up: Kerry Joseph, Saskatchewan
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
BYRON PARKER--DB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Unanimous selection
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DOMINIQUE DORSEY--RB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Markus Howell, Calgary
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
MARKUS HOWELL--SB--CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Runner Up: Mike O'Shea, Toronto
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Week Sixteen (October 12-14)
The season begins to wind down, with some teams already eliminated from playoff contention and others hanging on by the swirls of their fingertips. Week Sixteen could bring joy to Saskatchewan and gloom to Edmonton.
October 12-- Montreal 17 @ Toronto 35
October 13-- BC 24 @ Edmonton 18
October 14-- Saskatchewan 40 @ Hamilton 23
October 14-- Winnipeg 25 @ Calgary 38
October 12-- Montreal 17 @ Toronto 35
October 13-- BC 24 @ Edmonton 18
October 14-- Saskatchewan 40 @ Hamilton 23
October 14-- Winnipeg 25 @ Calgary 38
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Bob Ackles stands on guard for thee
Normally the President of the B. C. Lions would concern himself mainly with the Lions fight song, but these days he's thinking larger than just his team on the Pacific coast. In fact it's the salvation of the entire CFL that is on his mind as he winds down his many years in all versions of North America's football scene.
As the Blues brothers might say ,
A mission to save the CFL.
It may seem like a silly concept these days, for in the last few years the CFL has seemingly never been stronger, as the eight teams for the most part seem to be functioning without the normal state of panic that we've know in the past.
Attendance this year is beyond anyone's wildest dreams, repeated sell outs in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, healthy crowds in Calgary and Edmonton despite significant injury problems.
Ontario has been fairly steady with Toronto's crowds edging upwards as the team returns to health and just as things turned bad for the Cats on the fied, their fans found still another reason or two to stop by Ivor Wynne for a football game as the excitement over Casey Printers gave new hope in the land of broken dreams.
Ackles own team continues to bring in the large crowds at BC Place regularly passing the 30,000 mark.
While Montreal's only problem is seats, there aren't enough of them, the 20,202 currently at McGill are filled on a regular basis.
And there is once again hopeful talk that Ottawa will soon rejoin the league, bringing back a flood of memories of the days of Jackson, Stewart, Adkins, , Clements, Holloway, Gabriel and host of other names that once made Ottawa one of the CFL's great cities.
So where does Mr. Ackles find the troubling signs that need our attention.
From the south and the always present whispers of an NFL franchise for Toronto.
Ackles has taken on a holy crusade of sorts to try and send the idea to the sidelines on a permanent basis.
In fact he's so concerned at what an NFL franchise may do to the CFL, that he's enlisting Canadians in his efforts to keep the NFL away and to help keep the CFL as a living unique entity above the 49th parallel.
An excerpt from his book TheWaterboy, sums up his feelings quite nicely and sends out a message that Canadian football fans should take to heart and take up the battle with.
But to have 70,000 people enjoy an NFL game in Toronto, you will murder eight CFL franchises, Ackles writes in his book. Other than for a few people and one city, what is the advantage of a franchise -- except, as I say, for a few greedy people to turn $1 billion into $6 billion, while screwing the rest of the country.
Grab your copy of the Ackles song sheet and join in, raise your voice with like minded Canadian football fans to join the cause.
And since every good cause deserves a theme song, we suggest that he take advantage of that good old fashioned wheatland soul. They have the perfect sentiment for the cause!
As the Blues brothers might say ,
A mission to save the CFL.
It may seem like a silly concept these days, for in the last few years the CFL has seemingly never been stronger, as the eight teams for the most part seem to be functioning without the normal state of panic that we've know in the past.
Attendance this year is beyond anyone's wildest dreams, repeated sell outs in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, healthy crowds in Calgary and Edmonton despite significant injury problems.
Ontario has been fairly steady with Toronto's crowds edging upwards as the team returns to health and just as things turned bad for the Cats on the fied, their fans found still another reason or two to stop by Ivor Wynne for a football game as the excitement over Casey Printers gave new hope in the land of broken dreams.
Ackles own team continues to bring in the large crowds at BC Place regularly passing the 30,000 mark.
While Montreal's only problem is seats, there aren't enough of them, the 20,202 currently at McGill are filled on a regular basis.
And there is once again hopeful talk that Ottawa will soon rejoin the league, bringing back a flood of memories of the days of Jackson, Stewart, Adkins, , Clements, Holloway, Gabriel and host of other names that once made Ottawa one of the CFL's great cities.
So where does Mr. Ackles find the troubling signs that need our attention.
From the south and the always present whispers of an NFL franchise for Toronto.
Ackles has taken on a holy crusade of sorts to try and send the idea to the sidelines on a permanent basis.
In fact he's so concerned at what an NFL franchise may do to the CFL, that he's enlisting Canadians in his efforts to keep the NFL away and to help keep the CFL as a living unique entity above the 49th parallel.
An excerpt from his book TheWaterboy, sums up his feelings quite nicely and sends out a message that Canadian football fans should take to heart and take up the battle with.
But to have 70,000 people enjoy an NFL game in Toronto, you will murder eight CFL franchises, Ackles writes in his book. Other than for a few people and one city, what is the advantage of a franchise -- except, as I say, for a few greedy people to turn $1 billion into $6 billion, while screwing the rest of the country.
Grab your copy of the Ackles song sheet and join in, raise your voice with like minded Canadian football fans to join the cause.
And since every good cause deserves a theme song, we suggest that he take advantage of that good old fashioned wheatland soul. They have the perfect sentiment for the cause!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Week Fifteen (October 5-8)
Thanksgiving weekend across Canada, as the schedule maker seperates the contenders from the turkeys. Who will throw the touchdown passes, or who will just pass the gravy, we'll know the answers by Monday night.
October 5- BC 26 @ Winnipeg 20
October 6- Edmonton 8 @ Toronto 33
October 8- Hamilton 19 @ Montreal 27
October 8- Saskatchewan 33 @ Calgary 21
October 5- BC 26 @ Winnipeg 20
October 6- Edmonton 8 @ Toronto 33
October 8- Hamilton 19 @ Montreal 27
October 8- Saskatchewan 33 @ Calgary 21
CFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK, WEEK NUMBER FOURTEEN
The CFL announced it's Rogers players of the week for week number fourteen of play in the 2007 season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KERRY JOSEPH--QB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Runner Up: Jarious Jackson, BC
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
T.J. STANCIL--LB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Runner Up: Barrin Simpson, Winnipeg, Reggie Hunt, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DOMINIQUE DORSEY--RB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Jerome Dennis, BC
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
ANDREW FANTUZ--SB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Unanimous selection
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KERRY JOSEPH--QB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Runner Up: Jarious Jackson, BC
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
T.J. STANCIL--LB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Runner Up: Barrin Simpson, Winnipeg, Reggie Hunt, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DOMINIQUE DORSEY--RB--TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Runner Up: Jerome Dennis, BC
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
ANDREW FANTUZ--SB--SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Unanimous selection
CFL Notes: October/November 2007 season
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October 26-- Touchdown in T. O.
October 26-- The NFL in Canada
October 26-- NFL to Canada timeline
October 25-- Flutie unsure Toronto could support NFL team
October 24-- Sokolowski and Cynamon weren't so crazy after all
October 23-- Cohon suited to challenge of dealing with NFL threat
October 23-- Cohon speaks for league
October 19-- Lions owner warns against NFL in Toronto
October 19-- Goodell: Game won't hurt Canadian brand
October 18-- CFL threatened as NFL shuffles in from Buffalo
October 18-- Bills aim for game in Toronto
October 12- CFL doing well under Cohon
October 12- League silent on issue
October 12- Thompson misses million dollar kick
October 10- Argos owners kick NFL into play
October 10- Lions boss worried about NFL in Toronto
Lions Notes: October/November 2007 season
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November 9- Buono fined for comment on ref's call
November 8- 'Cheap shot' leads to $1,000 fine for Buono
November 8- Voting counts in sport, politics
November 8- Dante Marsh could help set up a BC Lions first
November 8- Higgins points to Buono
November 8- Lions dominate CFL monthly awards
November 8- No pot of gold this time
November 8- A season full of highlights but the best is yet to come
November 7- Lions to take a long, hard look at themselves
November 7- Hamilton after O'Billovich?
November 5- Simon ends regular season on impressive note
November 5- Plenty of time for Clermont's shoulder to heal
November 5- Leos not after records but another Grey Cup win
November 5- Grading the Lions
November 5- Simon says ... and does
November 5- Buono defends Jimenez's play
November 4- Lions squeak in a win against Stampeders in Vancouver
November 4- Lions roll into playoffs
November 4- Cincinnati Kid has long-distance arm
November 4- Fitting end to a winning season
November 4- There's no keeping champs down
November 2- No slacking off allowed
November 2- Spotlight finally shines
November 1- Second chance for B.C. Lion
November 1- Success has come fast for Wake
November 1- Expect us to come out and play hard
November 1- Voters left out best player on best team in the league
October 31- B.C. Lions' three QBs toe line
October 31- 'Lucky' Pierce came out of the box ready to go
October 31- Sleeping next to an elephant isn't so bad. Is it?
October 30- Jackson can join 1,000-yard club
October 29- Best-ever record not good enough
October 28- At least one of them will be healthy
October 28- Lions looking forward to rest
October 27- Pivot-Al victory
October 27- No Lions changes despite Jackson bruising: Buono
October 26- Lions clinch first with win over Hamilton
October 26- Lions tame Ticats
October 26- Printers playing catch-up
October 26- It's all about the playoffs
October 26- These guys are Miles ahead
October 26- These Cats will be tough
October 26- Numerous Leos going unrecognized
October 26- Sometimes stats fall short of the real story
October 26- 24 seconds with Ricky Foley
October 25- Printers is working on his patience
October 25- Too many to choose from
October 25- Mangled sons and caring Moms
October 25- Small man, big impact for Lions
October 24- Birthday card spares butt-kicking
October 24- Awards system lacking
October 23- He's all metal without jacket
October 23- Sadeghian's second chance
October 22- Grading the Lions
October 22- It's nowhere near a dynasty, but the makings are there
October 22- No ribbing: QB can run
October 21- Lions triumph
October 21- Play well or you don't play
October 21- Phillips wants to be first Outstanding DB
October 21- Lions special teams just special
October 21- Jackson has earned start for Western final
October 19- Cincinnati Kid tickled pink
October 19- Millington trying to outrun Father Time
October 19- B.C. Lions happy to play ugly football as long as team keep winning
October 19- Can't keep Williams down
October 19- Eskimo fumes over Facebook hecklers
October 19- Lions mine for gold in junior football ranks
October 18- Johnson returns Sat. to B.C. Lions lineup
October 18- Lions' stash of moustaches
October 18- Leaving Wilson in his Wake
October 18- Analysis easy for Johnson
October 18- Noggin still sloggin'
October 17- Not running for cover, yet
October 17- Another quiet achiever
October 16- Whyte offered Lions contract
October 16- Lions grappling fear of unknown
October 15- Buono sticks with Jackson
October 15- A bad day at the office
October 14- B.C. buries the Esks
October 14- Coach Ritchie gets KO'd
October 13- Coaches keep 'em laughing
October 13- Lions prevail in dying seconds of game
October 13- Chappy's calculated risk
October 12- Smith's reluctant march to history
October 12- Substitute teacher finds lasting job with Lions
October 11- Champing at the bit
October 11- A special word for our unsung heroes
October 10- First step in daunting task
October 10- Lions boss worried about NFL in Toronto
October 10- Lions' Anderson a man for all seasons
October 9- Lions' 3rd-string clearly first-rate
October 9- Dickenson wants back in
October 9- Lions set to finish strong
October 8- Getting a handle on penalties
October 7- Staying cool to beat wind in 'Peg
October 6- Reign of pain wins on plain
October 5- Lions pounce on Bombers
October 5- Bombers make Buono look good
October 5- Glenn stays determined to finish what he started
October 5- Comparing the running men
October 4- Dennis the Menace
October 4- Battle of CFL division leaders set
October 4- Dennis shows he's someone special
October 4- Williams still man for all seasons
October 4- No ifs, ands or you-know-whats, ailing McCallum wants to play
October 4- Time has come to air Glatt's dirty laundry
October 3- Kicking spot up in the air
October 2- Action Jackson makes it easy
October 1- B.C. boys double trouble for foes
Eskimo Notes: October/November 2007 season
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November 8- Kicker trades shoulder pads for suit and tie
November 7- Dunigan lays bare his CFL soul in book
November 6- Time for Esks to cut from the top
November 6- Eskimos brass sympathetic to their fans
November 6- Comiskey plans return for 2008 season
November 5- Ray stands behind Maciocia's return
November 5- Eskimos prepared to reduce, reuse, recycle
November 3- Kean on being an individual
November 3- Esks stumble to season's end
November 3- Sean Fleming a career through the uprights
November 2- Season of what-could-have-beens
November 1- Lefty QB has the right stuff
November 1- CFL fines players
October 29- CFL delays holding review
October 28- Nightmare finish haunts Maurer, Esks
October 28- LeFors' big night overshadowed by loss
October 28- League withholding comment until Monday
October 28- Maurer on warpath following phantom holding call
October 28- A day late and a yard - or two - short
October 28- It's not all Maciocia's fault
October 27- Esks couldn't beat Riders 'B' team
October 27- Over and out
October 27- Crandell stutters to win
October 27- Same old story
October 27- Eskimos playoff dreams dashed
October 26- Playoff life on the line
October 26- Eskimos focus on Riders, not math
October 26- Samuels on the shelf
October 26- One last kick at the can
October 26- Goin' down kicking
October 25- Eskimos look to keep playoff hopes alive
October 25- Peterson earns new nickname
October 25- Ebell can't enjoy team's top rookie award
October 25- Eskimos' outstanding player nominees
October 24- Esks clear LeFors despite symptoms
October 24- It's official -- Ray's sidelined rest of season
October 24- Heat's on special teams coach everywhere
October 22- Esks' not-so-special teams
October 21- 'Sugar' and spice
October 18- Case for the defence
October 16- Time to show patience
October 16- Ray remains Esks' MVP
October 16- Eskimos coach urges fans to be patient
October 15- Linebacker Hitchcock comes out of retirement
October 15- One embarrassing mess
October 15- Uncomfortable shoes
October 14- By the numbers
October 14- Fall follies- A Sequel
October 13- Lions come from behind to defeat Eskimos
October 13- Esks lose another heartbreaker
October 13- Lions take Eskimos
October 13- Eski-woes extend off the field
October 13- Pops on a leash
October 13- Double Trouble
October 12- Eskimos face Lions in home and home series
October 12- Crunch time for Edmonton
October 12- Joe McGrath -- Eskimos' Family Guy
October 11- Eskimos mum about veterans-only meeting
October 10- Weird twist of fate for quarterback
October 10- Eskimo vets hold hush-hush huddle
October 10- Special teams, not-so-special effort
October 10- Roster changes hamper rookie QB
October 9- 'Just me and the stars and the coyotes'
October 9- Bertrand a real standout
October 8- Enjoying life abroad
October 7- Esks go from bad to worse
October 7- Argo defence floors Eskimos' LeFors
October 7- Special-teams lead Argos past Eskimos
October 7- One out of 3 is bad
October 6- Belli plans to mete out punishment
October 6- LeFors out to silence his critics
October 6- Bishop matures as CFL pivot
October 6- No book on LeFors
October 5- Long route for LeFors
October 5- Jyles primed and ready
October 5- Esks have points to ponder
October 4- Miracles are not necessary
October 4- Bertrand's season probably over
October 4- Eskimos believe they can win without Ray
October 3- Players trust LeFors can get the job done
October 3- Offensive line goes red,white and bluer
October 3- Stamps of Approval
October 3- Sing the sounds of Stefan
October 2- Ray has to be patient
October 1- Eskimos sign Eyster
October 1- 'Didn't see deer in headlights'
October 1- There's a new kid in town
Stampeder Notes: October/November 2007 season
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November 8- Clark odd man out in Grey Cup chase
November 8- Hank's ready for 'intense' welcome
November 8- Moonshine, Rogaine and true tiger tales
November 7- Higgins out, Hufnagel in as Stamps head coach
November 5- Red-faced CFL admits Sandro's a star
November 4- DeAngelis an all-star after all
November 3- No surrender
November 2- Stamps stompin' mad over Sandro's snub
November 2- Strategy stumps Stamps stars
October 31- 'Big huddle' beckons
October 29- Mistakes teaching Stamps nothing
October 28- Stampeders need more horsepower
October 28- McNeil leaves career on the line at McMahon
October 27- Stampeders want to get into playoff groove
October 27- Game Day. Alouettes at Stamps
October 27- Maas seeks reprieve at Alouettes' helm
October 25- Standout QB Burris leads Stamps' nominees
October 16- Stamps get a boost
October 15- Long bombs away
October 15- Hank's on his horse as Stamps pound the 'Peg
October 15- Burris is all business
October 15- Stamps pass the test
October 15- Pre-game prediction was a premonition
October 15- No. 1 'pushes us higher'
October 15- Foes can't ignore Ralph much longer
October 14- Stamps win over Bombers
October 14- Are you ready for some offence?
October 14- Stamps on ice: a stroll down memory lane
October 14- In Hank we Trust
October 14- Burris helps Calgary sink the Bombers
October 13- Hank hurries back
October 13- Stamps defensive star not good enough play
October 13- Hank or Sank?
October 11- Burris back in saddle
October 10- Stamps release QB Akili Smith
October 10- Akili's heel
October 10- Stamps' Akili's heel
October 9- Stamps move forward in defeat
October 9- Grins greet life without Denny
October 9- Kicking back with a few video games
October 9- 'Riders can taste that home cookin'
October 9- Fans 'Howell' after big return
October 9- Riders stomp Stamps
October 9- No QB backup plan, no home playoff date
October 9- Sankey ready to saddle up
October 8- Hosts with the most
October 8- New defensive boss put to the test
October 8- First-overall pick finally gets his chance
October 8- Joffrey holds key to Smith's success
October 7- Roughriders seek revenge in Calgary
October 7- Stamps on collision course
October 6- Roughies receiver riding high right now
October 5- Healin' Hank
October 5- New-look defence gets new attitude
October 4- Burris leads monthly CFL award winners
October 2- Burke wants a return to basics
October 1- Stamps fire defensive co-ordinator
Rider Notes: October/November 2007 season
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November 9-Rider Pride
November 9-This game is Big
November 9-Joseph has a lighter side
November 9- Flick looking forward to game
November 8- Austin can speak from experience
November 8- Hall keeps it in perspective
November 8- Status of Cates uncertain
November 7- Burris returning
November 7- Receivers growing accustomed to change
November 7- Cates leaves practice
November 7- Dojack lived an 'amazing life'
November 7- Washington wants to stay
November 6- Szarka not expected to play
November 6- Congi loses nomination
November 6- Cates comes back
November 6- Voters get it mostly right
November 5- Looking to win
November 5- Pair still friends despite rivalry
November 5- History favours Riders
November 5- Holmes to make playoff return
November 5- Riders start selling season tickets
November 4- Joseph didn't want to leave game
November 3- T.O. 41, Sask. 13
November 3- Vanstone: Austin can bring out the best
Novmeber 3- Boatmen sailing true
November 3- Notebook: O'Day recognized for community work
November 2- The Rider Files: Goin' Back in Time
November 2- Rider debut
November 2- Palmer faces former team
November 2- Rider pride showing this year
November 2- Dorsey's year memorable
November 1- Washington injured
November 1- Players go old school
November 1- University rivalry splits Riders
November 1- Nine Riders recognized
October 31- 'Feeling of joy'
October 31- Riders fined again
October 31- Joseph deserves MVP honours
October 31- Clovis wants to play
October 30- Szarka speaks
October 27- The Rider Files: Going Live
October 19- The Rider Files: Fines, Fogeys and Fingers
October 16- Szarka recovering
October 16- Szarka injured
October 16- Riders looking for an answer
October 16- Riders expect sellouts
October 16- Former Rider was ready to leave football
October 16- Flick a 'real pro'
October 15- Receivers stepping up
October 15- Frenette back at right guard
October 14- Fantuz rewards family, friends
October 14- Riders players - and fans - take over Ivor Wynne
October 14- Roughriders keep rolling
October 14- Fantuz inches Riders closer to home playoff game
October 14- Scuffle leads to scoring
October 13- Bad news for Riders
October 12- Kornegay to play
October 12- Dominguez done
October 12- Riders have ties to Hamilton
October 12- Veteran Murphy
October 12- League silent on issue
October 12- Former Ti-Cats return to Hamilton
October 12- Emergency sends Flick home again
October 12- Q & A with Mike Abou-Mechrek
October 10- Playoff tickets go on sale
October 10- Flick ready for Hamilton return
October 10- Congi keeps kicking
October 9- Playoff tickets on sale Wednesday
October 9- Voting for the CFL's best
October 9- Riders' accomplishments noteworthy
October 9- Down the stretch
October 8- Riders 33, Stamps 21
October 8- Riders close in on home playoff game
October 7- Roughriders seek revenge in Calgary
October 5- Returning Rider
October 5- Rider fanaticism always present
October 5- Cates hoping to defeat former team
October 4- Backing up Joseph
October 3- Players feeling banged up
October 3- Joseph touched by fan's life
October 3- Team play shows
October 2- Gaining confidence
October 2- Dominguez's status remains unknown
October 1- Lucky Flick
October 1- Austin uses same approach
October 1- Hill to repay loyalty
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