Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Opening Kickoff-- July 2009

Another season opened on July 1st as the CFL once again began the long march towards Grey Cup Sunday in November. We'll track our three top stories of the day from this location, providing a snapshot of the CFL in July.

July 31-- Eskimos end Alouettes' perfect season
July 31-- Andrus takes a pass on McNeal
July 31-- Ticat fans embrace an August that matters
July 30-- Lions try to recapture roar
July 30-- Follow the Arland Shuffle
July 30-- Eskimos put an end to Alouettes' win streak
July 29-- Bruce says he won’t lie down on job
July 29-- Hey Bart, get used to flakes
July 29-- Stampeders' Rambo laid low
July 28-- Argos seek to make Bruce disappear
July 28-- B.C. Lions players struggle through the heat at workout
July 28-- Former Rider quarterback Marcus Crandell adjusting to life as a coach
July 27-- Bruce still considers himself an Argo
July 27-- Eskimos need to get over slow starts
July 27-- Blue resort to strong-arm tactics
July 26-- Bishop now a Blue Bomber
July 26-- Lions were turned inside out and they didn’t like it at all
July 26-- Replacement kicker a perfect 10 for Argonauts
July 25-- Bombers look for new options
July 25-- Stampeders lose Rambo in victory over Lions
July 25-- Eskimos rally from 22-point deficit
July 24-- Argonauts blow past Blue Bombers
July 24-- Calvillo's arm puts a hurt on Cats
July 24-- 2009 Roughriders excited to meet 1989 Grey Cup-winning team
July 23-- Alouettes too much for tenacious Tiger-Cats
July 23-- Bruce not looking for the door
July 23-- Grant to relive glory days
July 22-- Bruce left behind for road trip
July 22-- Cahoon expecting tough battle
July 22-- Stampeders' Reynolds plays through the pain
July 21-- Edmonton Eskimo sacks suspected serial purse snatcher
July 21-- Pair fined for TD celebrations
July 21-- Joseph refuses to give up with Argonauts
July 20-- Report: Regina needs domed stadium
July 20-- Montreal Alouettes hero Tony Proudfoot keeps up battle against ALS
July 20-- Better get used to it, folks
July 19-- Buck’s back in the saddle as starter
July 19-- Argo injuries force Bart Andrus to get inventive
July 19-- From gutwash to Glenn-livet
July 18-- Tiger Cats claw out win over Bombers
July 18-- Als and Calvillo romp over Riders
July 18-- Lions to stick with Pierce
July 17-- Legend's take on CFL woes
July 17-- Lions to stick with Pierce
July 17-- Bombers coach dismisses ‘spygate’ as ‘non-issue’
July 16-- Als Calvillo closing in on record
July 16-- Spygate draws plenty of talk, not much action
July 16-- 'Lightning and Thunder' returning to Roughriders
July 15-- B.C. still looking to get off the mark
July 15-- No punishment for Blue Bombers in spy incident
July 15-- Belli defends life on the knife-edge

July 14-- Blue Bombers scout caught spying at Ticat practice
July 14-- Perseverance puts kicker in Lions’ plans
July 14-- Battle of basement shapes up this week


July 13-- Lions kicker McCallum out indefinitely with knee injury
July 13-- Robertson steps into RB limelight
July 13-- No need for fans to panic quite yet
July 12-- Eskimos sign import defensive lineman
July 12-- Bart Andrus steaming after Argos pay for penalties
July 12-- B. C. Lions make adjustments after second loss
July 11-- Riders' and Durant rough up Argos
July 11-- Lions look to CanWest for new President
July 11-- Bombers silence the mob
July 10-- Why the Als are still on top
July 10-- Srochenski can't leave Argos behind
July 10-- Roughriders to face a rejuvenated Kerry Joseph
July 9-- Eskimos no match for Als without Lumsden

July 9-- Dodgy disc throws Brown for a loop
July 9-- Bruce doubtful for opener

July 8-- Bell already impressing Roughriders staff
July 8-- Als' Cobourne ready to run riot against Esks in home opener
July 8-- Better to thrive than survive
July 7-- Crandell rejoining Roughriders
July 7-- Robertson nabs CFL honour
July 7-- Armstrong’s days appear numbered
July 6-- Already impotent offence dealt another blow
July 6-- Gallant relishing time on TD list
July 6--
Eskimos hope to hit ground running against Alouettes
July 5--
Ticats battling history already
July 5--
Lumsden confident he'll return from latest injury setback
July 5-- New receiver en route
July 4--
Lumsden tries to stay positive after suffering setback
July 4--
Riders take advantage of Lions' turnovers
July 4--
Bombers not at loss for taking the blame
July 3--
Esks start juggling with Lumsden injured
July 3-- Tillman out of sight, but top of mind
July 3--
No quarterbacking controversy here
July 2--
CFL fines Bruce for TD dance
July 2-- Esks beat Bombers 19-17 in opener
July 2-- Lions' running game flexible
July 1-- Als gain revenge against Stamps
July 1--
Argonauts maul Tiger-Cats in season opener
July 1--
Five-minute gridiron guide

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