Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Montreal Alouettes.
January 28-- Former Alouette Lambert joins McGill Redmen coaching ranks
January 28-- Anthony Calvillo regaining his health, signs contract extension with Alouettes
January 28-- Calvillo's cancer fight 'an amazing and difficult journey'
January 28-- Calvillo ready to return to Alouettes after successful cancer treatment
January 27-- Trestman, Barker and Miller up for CFL's top coach award
January 26-- Cahoon retires as CFL's all time leading receiver
January 26-- Alouette's Cahoon leaves us with wonderful memories
January 24-- Al's Matthieu Proulx walking a fine line after injury
January 24-- Mr. Trestman's poster is ready for it's close up, the head coach of the Als finds permanent fame from the folks at 30 Rock, as his poster continues to form a segment of the shows ongoing humour.
January 22-- The Als promote Tim Tisebar to defensive coordinator for 2011.
January 21-- Anwar Stewart will remain with the Alouettes, signing a one year deal with an option
January 20-- Alouettes part ways with veteran centre Lambert
January 19-- Alouettes void Labinjo trade after physical
January 18-- Team looking to add mustard at rush end
Friday, January 07, 2011
Quick Snaps: Ottawa franchise - January 2011
Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on Ottawa's conditional franchise.
January 27-- Schreider was Riders' spark
January 25-- Ottawa not the best bet for CFL
January 19-- CFL develops expansion plan for Ottawa
January 19-- Ottawa's CFL team has high hopes
January 19-- CFL board confirms Ottawa team expansion draft
January 18-- Lehmann FINALLY in CFL Hall of Fame
January 27-- Schreider was Riders' spark
January 25-- Ottawa not the best bet for CFL
January 19-- CFL develops expansion plan for Ottawa
January 19-- Ottawa's CFL team has high hopes
January 19-- CFL board confirms Ottawa team expansion draft
January 18-- Lehmann FINALLY in CFL Hall of Fame
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Green is the colour, Marshall is the name!
Ken Miller, who held the coaching reins the last few years, conducted the job search which would appear to have had a pretty short, short list, Marshall being one of the most sought after and most interviewed of assistants over his 16 years as an assistant.
Frequently touted as one of the last men standing on many an interview session, Marshall would most times than not find someone else donning the headset, an oversight that the Riders took care of on Wednesday.
The long time CFL player and coach returns to the Riders where he once handled the duties of a defensive assistant back from 94 to 99, through his years as a coach, his teams defensive teams have always been among the toughest and most productive of CFL teams.
A coaching philosophy that should make the Riders a most formidable opponent in the 2011 season and perhaps return them to the Grey Cup and a chance to once again bring the CFL's most treasured trophy back to Saskatchewan.
On a cold January morning on the prairies, the dreams of summer aren't that far off and for the Rider Nation, one more step towards the goal seems in place.
Some of the coverage of Wednesday's signing can be found below.
Regina Leader Post-- Saskatchewan Roughriders introduce Greg Marshall as new head coach
Regina Leader Post-- Long road to head-coaching position for Greg Marshall
Regina Leader Post-- Rider fan reaction mixed to appointment of new head coach
Globe and Mail-- Riders name Greg Marshall head coach
National Post-- Riders hand coaching job to Marshall
CBC -- Roughriders hire Marshall as head coach
CFL bookshelf
A listing of books about the Canadian Football League, some with links to publishers or on line stores.
2012-- The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia -- Tod Maher and Bob Gill
2007- The Waterboy: From the Sidelines to the Owners Box-- Bobby Ackles and Ian Mulgrew
2007- Goin' Deep: The Life and Times of a CFL Quarterback-- Matt Dunigan and Jim Taylor
2006- First and Goal: The CFL and the Pursuit of Excellence-- Tony Proudfoot
2005- Pinball: The making of a Canadian Hero -- Perry Lefko
2005- The Canadian Football League: The Phoenix of Professional Sports Leagues-- Steve O'Brien
2000- Bigger Balls-- Jeff Giles
2000- Crimes and Punishment: Life as a CFL Official-- Neil Payne
1999- All Heart: My Story-- Michael Clemons
1997- Legends of Autumn: the glory years of Canadian football-- Denny Boyd
1995- Robokicker: An odyssey through the CFL -- Dave Ridgway
1995- A Passing Game-- Frank Cosentino
1978- Double Trouble-- Tony Gabriel and Stanley Filmore
1969- Canadian Football: The Grey Cup Years-- Frank Cosentino
1969- Profile of a Pro-- Eddie MacCabe
2012-- The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia -- Tod Maher and Bob Gill
2007- The Waterboy: From the Sidelines to the Owners Box-- Bobby Ackles and Ian Mulgrew
2007- Goin' Deep: The Life and Times of a CFL Quarterback-- Matt Dunigan and Jim Taylor
2006- First and Goal: The CFL and the Pursuit of Excellence-- Tony Proudfoot
2005- Pinball: The making of a Canadian Hero -- Perry Lefko
2005- The Canadian Football League: The Phoenix of Professional Sports Leagues-- Steve O'Brien
2000- Bigger Balls-- Jeff Giles
2000- Crimes and Punishment: Life as a CFL Official-- Neil Payne
1999- All Heart: My Story-- Michael Clemons
1997- Legends of Autumn: the glory years of Canadian football-- Denny Boyd
1995- Robokicker: An odyssey through the CFL -- Dave Ridgway
1995- A Passing Game-- Frank Cosentino
1978- Double Trouble-- Tony Gabriel and Stanley Filmore
1969- Canadian Football: The Grey Cup Years-- Frank Cosentino
1969- Profile of a Pro-- Eddie MacCabe
CFL League office original posts to Twelve Men
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments on a league wide basis.
June 22-- Final exams for would be CFLers
May 8-- Draft Day set to dawn for CFL Teams
March 16-- Goin' prospectin'
March 2-- Schedule maker provides surprise for CFL rivals
February 28-- Barker the pick for coach of the year
January 28-- And the nominees for coach of the year are...
January 15-- Can't tell the coaches without a scorecard
January 15-- At the top of the draft list for the Ogdensburg US Border Service office
May 8-- Draft Day set to dawn for CFL Teams
March 16-- Goin' prospectin'
March 2-- Schedule maker provides surprise for CFL rivals
February 28-- Barker the pick for coach of the year
January 28-- And the nominees for coach of the year are...
January 15-- Can't tell the coaches without a scorecard
January 15-- At the top of the draft list for the Ogdensburg US Border Service office
CFL Multi Media
An archive of CFL related multi media options.
CFLTV (You Tube)
CFL Mobile
CFL on Sirius Satellite Radio
CFLTV (You Tube)
CFL Mobile
CFL on Sirius Satellite Radio
Transactions 2011
The listing of player movements by CFL teams for the 2011 season
December 2010
January 2011
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December 2010
January 2011
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
British Columbia Lions Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in British Columbia
August 16-- Lost in the land of the Lions
August 10-- The time zone shifter, Arland Bruce III's next adventure
July 21-- He just wants to toss the coin all night and party every day
August 16-- Lost in the land of the Lions
August 10-- The time zone shifter, Arland Bruce III's next adventure
July 21-- He just wants to toss the coin all night and party every day
Toronto Argonauts Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Saskatchewan.
Montreal Alouettes Twelve men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Montreal.
July 13-- The Record collector
January 31-- Calvillo cleared for action, signs on for another two years with Als
January 27-- Ben Cahoon takes his final bow
July 13-- The Record collector
January 31-- Calvillo cleared for action, signs on for another two years with Als
January 27-- Ben Cahoon takes his final bow
Ottawa franchise Twelve men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, which highlight the progress of Ottawa's conditional franchise leading up to the 2013 season.
June 22-- CFL return to Ottawa more of a slow march, rather than a two minute drill
January 19-- CFL lays the ground work for Ottawa's return
June 22-- CFL return to Ottawa more of a slow march, rather than a two minute drill
January 19-- CFL lays the ground work for Ottawa's return
Calgary Stampeders Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Calgary.
Edmonton Eskimos Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Edmonton.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Winnipeg.
June 23-- Home is where the heart is
January 27-- Building the better hangar
June 23-- Home is where the heart is
January 27-- Building the better hangar
Hamilton Tiger Cats Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Hamilton.
January 28-- Talk softly, carry a big stick and pass the buns please
January 14-- Location, location, er location?
January 7-- Khari Jones takes the helm of the Ti Cats offence
January 28-- Talk softly, carry a big stick and pass the buns please
January 14-- Location, location, er location?
January 7-- Khari Jones takes the helm of the Ti Cats offence
Saskatchewan Roughriders Twelve Men original posts
An archive of our original items on the blog, items which highlight developments in Saskatchewan
August 15-- The Angst of the Rider Nation
January 6-- Green is the colour, Marshall is the name
August 15-- The Angst of the Rider Nation
January 6-- Green is the colour, Marshall is the name
CFL League office
Our archive of items on the CFL in general, both our own posts and other links and such to developments at the league office.
Official website of the Canadian Football League
Twelve men posts on the CFL league office
Quick Snaps: CFL league office
Official website of the Canadian Football League
Twelve men posts on the CFL league office
Quick Snaps: CFL league office
British Columbia Lions
Our archive of items on the Lions, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in British Columbia.
Calgary Stampeders
Our archive of items on the Stampeders, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Calgary.
Edmonton Eskimos
Our archive of items on the Eskimos, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Edmonton.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Our archive of items on the Roughriders, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Saskatchewan.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Our archive of items on the Bombers, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Winnipeg.
Toronto Argonauts
Our archive of items on the Argonauts, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Toronto.
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Our archive of items on the Tiger Cats, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Hamilton.
Montreal Alouettes
Our archive of items on the Alouettes, both our own posts and other links and such to developments in Montreal.
Official website of the Montreal Alouettes
Twelve Men posts on the Als
Quick Snaps: Montreal Alouettes
Official website of the Montreal Alouettes
Twelve Men posts on the Als
Quick Snaps: Montreal Alouettes
Ottawa's conditional franchise
Our archive of items that reflect the progress of the Ottawa group to field a team in the CFL for the 2013 season.
Twelve Men posts on the Ottawa franchise for 2013
Quick Snaps: Ottawa franchise for 2013
Twelve Men posts on the Ottawa franchise for 2013
Quick Snaps: Ottawa franchise for 2013
CFL Passages
An archive of those CFL stars who have passed away, leaving their legacy for fans to follow in the years to come.
May 2011
Donald Crump (1933-2011)
Gene Gossage (1935-2011)
April 2011
March 2011
Bronko Nagurski Jr (1938-2011)
February 2011
Bobby Kuntz 1932-2011 (February 8, 2011)
January 2011
Gary Schreider 1935-2011 (January 27, 2011)
Herb Gray 1934-2011 (January 25, 2011)
Jim Duncan 1926-2011 (January 11, 2011)
Carlton Chester (Cookie) Gilchrist (January 10, 2011)
Tony Proudfoot (Dec 31, 2011)
May 2011
Donald Crump (1933-2011)
Gene Gossage (1935-2011)
April 2011
March 2011
Bronko Nagurski Jr (1938-2011)
February 2011
Bobby Kuntz 1932-2011 (February 8, 2011)
January 2011
Gary Schreider 1935-2011 (January 27, 2011)
Herb Gray 1934-2011 (January 25, 2011)
Jim Duncan 1926-2011 (January 11, 2011)
Carlton Chester (Cookie) Gilchrist (January 10, 2011)
Tony Proudfoot (Dec 31, 2011)
Of New Year's resolutions
We know you've heard this a few times in the past, failed promises that start out ambitious but collapsed under their own weight as the season moved forward into the playoffs.
And while we have no crystal ball as to whether we'll be dedicated to the task, with a few refinements to the blog structure, we feel we may be able to provide a helpful window to the upcoming CFL season.
Time of course will tell, but in January hope it seems springs eternal, we plan to offer more of our opinion style pieces and less of the listing upon listing of links and such, a process that seemed to detract from original content in our quest to keep current.
At any rate, as we move through January we'll pick up the trail of off season developments, leading up to the kick off to training camps in May and on to the start of the regular season in early summer.
While hockey in Canada has no shortage of blogs and websites dedicated to that obsession, there aren't all that many places to seek out news of the CFL, with a little dedication we would like to think we'll be able to add to the totals.
The original mission statement as it were, first issued in January of 2004 still holds true, with a bit of luck we'll manage the clock and keep things on pace through this season.
We have three downs to make a first down in the CFL, three times the charm to move the blog forward anyone?
Friday, September 25, 2009
Week Thirteen (September 25-27)
The arrival of fall heralds the drive stretch of the CFL season, the final jockying for playoff spots, teams keeping one eye on the standings of their conference while the other watches for the possibility of a cross over spot.
Friday, September 25--Montreal @ Hamilton (7 pm ET, 4 PT)
Friday, September 25-- BC @ Calgary (8 pm MT, 10 PM ET, 7 PT)
Saturday, September 26-- Saskatchewan @ Edmonton (4 pm MT, 6 pm ET, 3 PT)
Sunday, September 27-- Toronto @ Winnipeg (8 pm CT, 9 pm ET, 6 PT)
All games are on TSN
Friday, September 25--Montreal @ Hamilton (7 pm ET, 4 PT)
Friday, September 25-- BC @ Calgary (8 pm MT, 10 PM ET, 7 PT)
Saturday, September 26-- Saskatchewan @ Edmonton (4 pm MT, 6 pm ET, 3 PT)
Sunday, September 27-- Toronto @ Winnipeg (8 pm CT, 9 pm ET, 6 PT)
All games are on TSN
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Week Twelve (September 18-20)
The scramble for positioning and momentum begins as the CFL heads towards the Thanksgiving matches in a few weeks and then the race for the playoffs.
Friday, September 18-- Calgary 17 at Hamilton 24 (19,448)
Saturday, September 19-- Toronto 17 at BC 23 (27,515 )
Sunday, September 20-- Winnipeg 14 at Montreal 33 ( 20,202)
Sunday, September 20-- Edmonton 31 at Saskatchewan 27 (30,945)
All games on TSN
Friday, September 18-- Calgary 17 at Hamilton 24 (19,448)
Saturday, September 19-- Toronto 17 at BC 23 (27,515 )
Sunday, September 20-- Winnipeg 14 at Montreal 33 ( 20,202)
Sunday, September 20-- Edmonton 31 at Saskatchewan 27 (30,945)
All games on TSN
CFL Players of the Week-- Week Eleven
Almost a western sweep in week eleven, as western teams collected three of four awards and the majority of the runner up spots as well.
Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jermaine Copeland-- R -- Calgary Stampeders
Runner Up-- Henry Burris, QB, Calgary
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jim Davis -- DL -- Calgary Stampeders
Runners Up-- Sean Lucas , LB, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Luca Congi -- K -- Saskatchewan Roughriders
Runners Up-- Jason Arakgi, S , BC; Tristan Jackson, KR, Edmonton
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Shea Emery -- LB -- Montreal Alouettes
Runners Up-- Kevin Eiben, LB, Toronto, Ryan Thelwell, R, Calgary
Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jermaine Copeland-- R -- Calgary Stampeders
Runner Up-- Henry Burris, QB, Calgary
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jim Davis -- DL -- Calgary Stampeders
Runners Up-- Sean Lucas , LB, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Luca Congi -- K -- Saskatchewan Roughriders
Runners Up-- Jason Arakgi, S , BC; Tristan Jackson, KR, Edmonton
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Shea Emery -- LB -- Montreal Alouettes
Runners Up-- Kevin Eiben, LB, Toronto, Ryan Thelwell, R, Calgary
Sunday, September 13, 2009
For Whom the Banjo picks... it picks for thee... (take your pick)
"That was just a good old-fashion whipping, I guess you could say"... Wes Cates, pretty well telling us all we need to know about the Banjo Bowl...
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Sunday's return engagement between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers took on the aura of a slasher horror film, that as the Riders scoring at will it seemed, simply manhandled and outplayed their prairie cousin's posting one of the most embarrassing scores ever seen on Maroons road.
By the time the carnage was counted, and with the Riders using their second string QB as the clean up guy, the Big Blue were past feeling just a little blue as they prepared for the fan response to a 55-10 disaster at the hands of their most heated (and hated) rival.
There was nothing good to find in a Winnipeg uniform on Sunday, the only positive perhaps the sold out crowd showing that football still is a passion in Winnipeg, though one wonders how long the shelf life will be on passion after such a sour smell wafts across the city from CanadInn stadium.
Head coach Mike Kelly, who wisely now it seems, doesn't take phone calls (really what hasn't he already heard by now from the stands) must surely feel as though he's on a ship heading straight for that iceberg with not an idea as to how to avoid it.
The Blue look like a team that has just upped and quit on their coach, the most recent development of Barrin Simpson sitting out only goes to highlight the strange machinations inside the dressing room and executive offices. With 55 points against to contemplate, trading Simpson perhaps should be put on the back burner if for no other reason than he at least has played defense and might still have a few suggestions on how to slow down some of those increasing points on the scoreboard.
Part of the Bombers problems could also stem from the disconnected sense of ownership of the team at the moment, in this lost wilderness of the move from community ownership to the stewardship of David Asper, there seems to be little if any direction coming from anywhere beyond the coach, and at the moment that direction isn't finding much of an audience with the players.
If you were Asper, perhaps you might be asking yourself at this moment if maybe it might be wise to turn the keys back over to the community group and beg off, what with the economy as it is, it might be a ticket out of what appears to be a growing black hole. Who needs the headaches that seem to be mounting towards migraine status with this team.
The Bombers have been making headlines in the last few weeks for all the wrong reasons, the Pac Man Jones pursuit and abandonment, the Barrin Simpson trade request and now their back to back losses to those Banjo pickin Riders.
There's a serious dysfunction at the junction of Portage and Main, a team that once regularly was expected to be in the running for the Grey Cup, now just seems to be on the run, the wrong way and apparently with no particular directions on how to turn around.
Winnipeg Free Press-- Bombers lose 55-10
By the time the carnage was counted, and with the Riders using their second string QB as the clean up guy, the Big Blue were past feeling just a little blue as they prepared for the fan response to a 55-10 disaster at the hands of their most heated (and hated) rival.
There was nothing good to find in a Winnipeg uniform on Sunday, the only positive perhaps the sold out crowd showing that football still is a passion in Winnipeg, though one wonders how long the shelf life will be on passion after such a sour smell wafts across the city from CanadInn stadium.
Head coach Mike Kelly, who wisely now it seems, doesn't take phone calls (really what hasn't he already heard by now from the stands) must surely feel as though he's on a ship heading straight for that iceberg with not an idea as to how to avoid it.
The Blue look like a team that has just upped and quit on their coach, the most recent development of Barrin Simpson sitting out only goes to highlight the strange machinations inside the dressing room and executive offices. With 55 points against to contemplate, trading Simpson perhaps should be put on the back burner if for no other reason than he at least has played defense and might still have a few suggestions on how to slow down some of those increasing points on the scoreboard.
Part of the Bombers problems could also stem from the disconnected sense of ownership of the team at the moment, in this lost wilderness of the move from community ownership to the stewardship of David Asper, there seems to be little if any direction coming from anywhere beyond the coach, and at the moment that direction isn't finding much of an audience with the players.
If you were Asper, perhaps you might be asking yourself at this moment if maybe it might be wise to turn the keys back over to the community group and beg off, what with the economy as it is, it might be a ticket out of what appears to be a growing black hole. Who needs the headaches that seem to be mounting towards migraine status with this team.
The Bombers have been making headlines in the last few weeks for all the wrong reasons, the Pac Man Jones pursuit and abandonment, the Barrin Simpson trade request and now their back to back losses to those Banjo pickin Riders.
There's a serious dysfunction at the junction of Portage and Main, a team that once regularly was expected to be in the running for the Grey Cup, now just seems to be on the run, the wrong way and apparently with no particular directions on how to turn around.
Winnipeg Free Press-- Bombers lose 55-10
Winnipeg Sun-- What now?
Globe and Mail--Riders Hammer Bombers 55-10
National Post-- Riders romp over Bombers
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Photo above from Winnipeg Free Press website
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Week Eleven (September 11-13, 2009)
With fall on the way, the games grow in importance, a weekend of rematches from the Labour Day classic showdowns highlights week eleven.
Friday, Sept 11-- Hamilton 22 at Toronto 25 (26,421)
Friday, Sept 11-- Calgary 35 at Edmonton 34 (46,212)
Sunday, Sept 13-- BC 24 at Montreal 28 (20,202)
Sunday, Sept 13-- Saskatchewan 55 at Winnipeg 10 (29,553)
All Games on TSN
Friday, Sept 11-- Hamilton 22 at Toronto 25 (26,421)
Friday, Sept 11-- Calgary 35 at Edmonton 34 (46,212)
Sunday, Sept 13-- BC 24 at Montreal 28 (20,202)
Sunday, Sept 13-- Saskatchewan 55 at Winnipeg 10 (29,553)
All Games on TSN
CFL Players of the Week-- Week Ten
The Lions roar with two selections in week ten.
Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Martell Mallett-- RB -- BC Lions
Runner Up-- Unanimous Selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
JoJuan Armour-- LB -- BC Lions
Runners Up-- Tad Kornegay, DB, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Andre Durie-- KR/WR -- Toronto Argonauts
Runners Up-- Chris Thompson, DB , Hamilton; Jason Aragki, S, BC Lions
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Dave Stala -- WR -- Hamilton Tiger Cats
Runners Up-- Paris Jackson, WR, BC Lions
Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Martell Mallett-- RB -- BC Lions
Runner Up-- Unanimous Selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
JoJuan Armour-- LB -- BC Lions
Runners Up-- Tad Kornegay, DB, Saskatchewan
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Andre Durie-- KR/WR -- Toronto Argonauts
Runners Up-- Chris Thompson, DB , Hamilton; Jason Aragki, S, BC Lions
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Dave Stala -- WR -- Hamilton Tiger Cats
Runners Up-- Paris Jackson, WR, BC Lions
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Week Ten (September 4-7, 2009)
Labour Day arrives and with it some of the most famous of CFL rivalries will be showcased in a weekend of action.
Friday, September 4-- Montreal 12 at BC 19 (27,199)
Sunday, September 6-- Winnipeg 14 at Saskatchewan 29 (30,945)
Monday, September 7-- Toronto 15 at Hamilton 34 (30,293)
Monday, September 7-- Edmonton 8 at Calgary 32 (40,729)
All games on TSN
Friday, September 4-- Montreal 12 at BC 19 (27,199)
Sunday, September 6-- Winnipeg 14 at Saskatchewan 29 (30,945)
Monday, September 7-- Toronto 15 at Hamilton 34 (30,293)
Monday, September 7-- Edmonton 8 at Calgary 32 (40,729)
All games on TSN
CFL Players of the Week -- Week Nine
It was Mr. Prefontaine's week, with one award and a close second in another.
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Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nik Lewis-- SB-- Calgary Stampeders
Runner Up-- Arkee Whitlock, RB, Edmonton
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jamall Johnson-- LB -- Hamilton Tiger Cats
Runners Up-- Shannon James, LB Calgary; Malik Jackson,DL, Calgary
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Titus Ryan-- KR/WR -- Calgary Stampeders
Runners Up-- Noel Prefontaine, K, Edmonton; Andre Durie, RB, Toronto
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Noel Prefontaine -- K/P -- Edmonton Eskimos
Runners Up-- Dimitri Tsoumpas, OG, Calgary; Matt Kirk, DT, Hamilton
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Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nik Lewis-- SB-- Calgary Stampeders
Runner Up-- Arkee Whitlock, RB, Edmonton
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jamall Johnson-- LB -- Hamilton Tiger Cats
Runners Up-- Shannon James, LB Calgary; Malik Jackson,DL, Calgary
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Titus Ryan-- KR/WR -- Calgary Stampeders
Runners Up-- Noel Prefontaine, K, Edmonton; Andre Durie, RB, Toronto
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Noel Prefontaine -- K/P -- Edmonton Eskimos
Runners Up-- Dimitri Tsoumpas, OG, Calgary; Matt Kirk, DT, Hamilton
The Final Snap -- September 2009
We look for the one quote of the day from the CFL that defines an interesting event or personality.
Sept 21-- "I don’t preach to my teammates; I just try to be an example of a believer"
Sept 21-- "Our quarterbacks are Russell Stover's chocolates right now – you never know quite what you're going to get,"
Sept 20-- "But this will have nothing to do with his agent. If that's the situation then we'll move on"
Sept 19-- "But, yeah, it’ll be nice to hit those guys"
Sept 18-- "To me, he was Grandpa Digger"
Sept 17-- "I feel this is a .500 team that's really on the move"
Sept 16-- "I guess it blew up from there"
Sept 15-- "We’re trying to improve ourselves in a number of ways"
Sept 14-- "It really wasn't a revenge thing for me"
Sept 13-- "Like I said, it’s very, very embarrassing. I almost want to walk out of here with a bag on my head"
Sept 12-- "This is the CFL The last three minutes, anything can happen"
Sept 11-- "Hopefully we've got a fresh guy who can rush the passer"
Sept 10-- "Not being able to play the first nine (games) kind of broke my heart"
Sept 9-- "This is about giving back to the schools, to the communities and celebrating along with our fans"
Sept 8-- "We have no alternative but to protest"
Sept 7-- "I think that was probably the worst decision in football that's ever been made, CFL .. wherever football 's been played "
Sept 6-- "It was an unfortunate end to the game, and the officials became involved"
Sept 5-- "He just did not fit here, okay, put it that way"
Sept 4-- "We understand the meaning of this game, not just the rivalry but what it means to win right now"
Sept 3-- "Pacman Jones goes to Canada. Somebody must have convinced him the North Pole was a strip club"
Sept 2-- "I always told the Winnipeg people that if they wanted to experience something truly great, come to Labour Day"
Sept 1-- "This league isn’t complete until you get back into Ottawa with the right people"
Sept 21-- "I don’t preach to my teammates; I just try to be an example of a believer"
Sept 21-- "Our quarterbacks are Russell Stover's chocolates right now – you never know quite what you're going to get,"
Sept 20-- "But this will have nothing to do with his agent. If that's the situation then we'll move on"
Sept 19-- "But, yeah, it’ll be nice to hit those guys"
Sept 18-- "To me, he was Grandpa Digger"
Sept 17-- "I feel this is a .500 team that's really on the move"
Sept 16-- "I guess it blew up from there"
Sept 15-- "We’re trying to improve ourselves in a number of ways"
Sept 14-- "It really wasn't a revenge thing for me"
Sept 13-- "Like I said, it’s very, very embarrassing. I almost want to walk out of here with a bag on my head"
Sept 12-- "This is the CFL The last three minutes, anything can happen"
Sept 11-- "Hopefully we've got a fresh guy who can rush the passer"
Sept 10-- "Not being able to play the first nine (games) kind of broke my heart"
Sept 9-- "This is about giving back to the schools, to the communities and celebrating along with our fans"
Sept 8-- "We have no alternative but to protest"
Sept 7-- "I think that was probably the worst decision in football that's ever been made, CFL .. wherever football 's been played "
Sept 6-- "It was an unfortunate end to the game, and the officials became involved"
Sept 5-- "He just did not fit here, okay, put it that way"
Sept 4-- "We understand the meaning of this game, not just the rivalry but what it means to win right now"
Sept 3-- "Pacman Jones goes to Canada. Somebody must have convinced him the North Pole was a strip club"
Sept 2-- "I always told the Winnipeg people that if they wanted to experience something truly great, come to Labour Day"
Sept 1-- "This league isn’t complete until you get back into Ottawa with the right people"
The Opening Kickoff-- September 2009
With one full month of competition under its belt, the CFL continues the 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 September.
September 22-- Simpson told to stay away
September 22-- Alouettes trade QB Santos to Bombers
September 22-- Roughriders’ defence hoping to toss Eskimos’ Ricky Ray off his passing game
September 21-- Printers returns to Lions
September 21-- Despair begins to take its toll
September 21-- Swap for receivers gets Stamps approval
September 20-- Cobourne deepens hole for Blue Bombers
September 20-- Buono achieves milestone in B.C.
September 20-- Edmonton Eskimos beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-27
September 19-- Argo defence swears off costly 4th-quarter swoons
September 19-- Ticats let the good times roll
September 19-- Esks know ex-teammate Jones will be ready to play
September 18-- Change is in the air for Blue
September 18-- Saskatchewan Roughriders' John Chick is a well-rounded force
September 18-- B.C. Lion quarterback fears that next hit
September 17-- Lions QB Jarious Jackson sidelined three to five weeks; will Casey Printers be called back to the den?
September 17-- Lewis finds silver lining despite not finding endzone
September 17-- Simpson rejects Blue return
September 16-- The sorry state of Winnipeg
September 16-- Argonauts turn ship around
September 16-- Copeland shines in clutch in Calgary
September 15-- Roughriders preparing for back-to-back series against Edmonton Eskimos
September 15-- Speedy receiver Ware gets another shot with Eskimos
September 15-- Leos do the math — two in, two out
September 14-- Jim Davis a smash hit with Stampeders defence
September 14-- Bombers crushed
September 14-- Buono 'disgusted' with Lions' performance
September 13-- Alouettes exact revenge on Lions
September 13-- Riders romp over Bombers
September 13-- Eskimos need to recuperate after Stampeders sweep
September 12-- Stamps score satisfying sweep against Eskimos
September 12-- Barrin of beef
September 12-- Ticats lose squeaker 25-22
September 11-- Lions coach Wally Buono going home for record
September 11-- Hughes back for Banjo Bowl
September 11-- Expect trench warfare
September 10-- Quarterbacks and purse snatchers beware
September 10-- Als "disappointed" with CFL protest rejection
September 10--One-time B.C. Lion charged with sexual assault in Vancouver
September 9-- CFL denies Alouettes' protest
September 9-- Argo coach to fans: Stay patient
September 9-- Riders sign Kitwana Jones
September 8-- Stampeders' win gives Hughes warm welcome back to Calgary
September 8-- Classic case of anti-Americanism
September 8-- Bishop not the solution
September 7-- Ti Cats win Labour Day Classic
September 7-- Calgary cleans up on Labour Day
September 7-- Als to protest officiating error
September 6-- Riders pick on Bombers pivot
September 6-- Labour Day game often fulcrum of season
September 6-- Argos eye Ticats first, Dominique Dorsey next
September 5-- CFL admits error during Alouettes’ loss to Lions
September 5-- Kelly ready for some jeers
September 5-- Stamps lineman clued up on Classic
September 4-- Labour Day Classic means more than usual to Ticats
September 4-- Lions should hurry up and win, already
September 4-- Time for Eskimos pass defence to tighten up
September 3-- Riders grand at the gate
September 3-- Bruce set to square off with Argos
September 3-- Lancaster’s grandson takes over as Rams quarterback
September 2-- Blue Bombers end Pacman pursuit
September 2-- Fine is just fine with B.C. Lions
September 2-- Hughes may return to Stamps after being released by Eagles
September 1-- Pacman is Bomber-bound
September 1-- Alouettes look to break B.C. Place jinx
September 1-- Jason Armstead returns to — and for — the Roughriders
September 22-- Simpson told to stay away
September 22-- Alouettes trade QB Santos to Bombers
September 22-- Roughriders’ defence hoping to toss Eskimos’ Ricky Ray off his passing game
September 21-- Printers returns to Lions
September 21-- Despair begins to take its toll
September 21-- Swap for receivers gets Stamps approval
September 20-- Cobourne deepens hole for Blue Bombers
September 20-- Buono achieves milestone in B.C.
September 20-- Edmonton Eskimos beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-27
September 19-- Argo defence swears off costly 4th-quarter swoons
September 19-- Ticats let the good times roll
September 19-- Esks know ex-teammate Jones will be ready to play
September 18-- Change is in the air for Blue
September 18-- Saskatchewan Roughriders' John Chick is a well-rounded force
September 18-- B.C. Lion quarterback fears that next hit
September 17-- Lions QB Jarious Jackson sidelined three to five weeks; will Casey Printers be called back to the den?
September 17-- Lewis finds silver lining despite not finding endzone
September 17-- Simpson rejects Blue return
September 16-- The sorry state of Winnipeg
September 16-- Argonauts turn ship around
September 16-- Copeland shines in clutch in Calgary
September 15-- Roughriders preparing for back-to-back series against Edmonton Eskimos
September 15-- Speedy receiver Ware gets another shot with Eskimos
September 15-- Leos do the math — two in, two out
September 14-- Jim Davis a smash hit with Stampeders defence
September 14-- Bombers crushed
September 14-- Buono 'disgusted' with Lions' performance
September 13-- Alouettes exact revenge on Lions
September 13-- Riders romp over Bombers
September 13-- Eskimos need to recuperate after Stampeders sweep
September 12-- Stamps score satisfying sweep against Eskimos
September 12-- Barrin of beef
September 12-- Ticats lose squeaker 25-22
September 11-- Lions coach Wally Buono going home for record
September 11-- Hughes back for Banjo Bowl
September 11-- Expect trench warfare
September 10-- Quarterbacks and purse snatchers beware
September 10-- Als "disappointed" with CFL protest rejection
September 10--One-time B.C. Lion charged with sexual assault in Vancouver
September 9-- CFL denies Alouettes' protest
September 9-- Argo coach to fans: Stay patient
September 9-- Riders sign Kitwana Jones
September 8-- Stampeders' win gives Hughes warm welcome back to Calgary
September 8-- Classic case of anti-Americanism
September 8-- Bishop not the solution
September 7-- Ti Cats win Labour Day Classic
September 7-- Calgary cleans up on Labour Day
September 7-- Als to protest officiating error
September 6-- Riders pick on Bombers pivot
September 6-- Labour Day game often fulcrum of season
September 6-- Argos eye Ticats first, Dominique Dorsey next
September 5-- CFL admits error during Alouettes’ loss to Lions
September 5-- Kelly ready for some jeers
September 5-- Stamps lineman clued up on Classic
September 4-- Labour Day Classic means more than usual to Ticats
September 4-- Lions should hurry up and win, already
September 4-- Time for Eskimos pass defence to tighten up
September 3-- Riders grand at the gate
September 3-- Bruce set to square off with Argos
September 3-- Lancaster’s grandson takes over as Rams quarterback
September 2-- Blue Bombers end Pacman pursuit
September 2-- Fine is just fine with B.C. Lions
September 2-- Hughes may return to Stamps after being released by Eagles
September 1-- Pacman is Bomber-bound
September 1-- Alouettes look to break B.C. Place jinx
September 1-- Jason Armstead returns to — and for — the Roughriders
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The lines are now open, unless of course you're calling in
"In Philadelphia and Chicago, that’s how you live. That’s how you grow up. It’s a give and take. Here if I give it back, everybody flips out."-- Blue Bomber head coach Mike Kelly reflecting on what may or may not make for good entertainment on your radio dial.With the pressure building in Winnipeg to get things on track, the first casualty it would seem would be unfettered access to the coach via the home teams radio call in show.
Blue Bomber head coach Mike Kelly informed the media on Sunday that as of Monday he would not be taking any phone calls on his CJOB radio show, the Mike Kelly Show. The weekly radio yak machine has featured some rather caustic give and take between the coach and his callers, some apparently not overly thrilled with his stewardship of the Blue this season.
So, following the apparent advice (that of mothers everywhere) of "if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all" the coach won't be reaching for the phone lines when Monday's show comes around.
Now for former radio programmers and talk show hosts everywhere, this is not quite the disaster that it may sound like (after all a talk show without anyone to talk to quickly becomes rather pointless), there will still be questions asked and answers provided.
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While the phone lines will go silent, those that take the time to attend the show's broadcast location at Winnipeg's Upperdeck Sports Bar will stil be allowed to grab a microphone and ask away and e mail inquiries will still be accepted (though the coach will apperently pick and choose the questions he feels are pertinent and offer a less venomous outlook).
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For Kelly the edgy give and take of the phone calls has been a counterproductive exercise, callers apparently emboldened by their anonymity through the telephone, taking shots that aren't warranted or helpful to the cause, and a part of his radio program that he feels would be best left behind.
Instead, he's hoping that with the face to face nature of the studio audience the questions will be interesting and the tone civil.
Though you have to wonder if trading in a phone line for the best of the bar room crowd will provide the positive vibes that he seems to be seeking!
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CFL Players of the Week -- Week Eight
No runners up for week eight, as all four selections were unanimous.
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Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Fred Reid -- RB-- Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Unanimous selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Stevie Baggs -- DE -- Saskatchewan Roughriders
Unanimous selection
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Larry Taylor -- KR/WR -- Montreal Alouettes
Unanimous selection
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Matthieu Proulx -- S -- Montreal Alouettes
Unanimous selection
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Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Fred Reid -- RB-- Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Unanimous selection
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Stevie Baggs -- DE -- Saskatchewan Roughriders
Unanimous selection
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Larry Taylor -- KR/WR -- Montreal Alouettes
Unanimous selection
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Matthieu Proulx -- S -- Montreal Alouettes
Unanimous selection
Monday, August 24, 2009
Week Nine (August 28, 2009)
Another short schedule for week nine as the CFL provides bye weeks for four of the member squads While the Lions, Als, Riders and Bombers all lounge around the backyard, the layabouts from last week will take to the field.
Friday, August 28-- Calgary 23 at Toronto 20 (25,329)
Saturday, August 29-- Hamilton 30 at Edmonton 31 (35,036)
All games on TSN
Friday, August 28-- Calgary 23 at Toronto 20 (25,329)
Saturday, August 29-- Hamilton 30 at Edmonton 31 (35,036)
All games on TSN
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Gibson's Players of the Month
The Players of the Month for July were:
Offence-- Anthony Calvillo QB Montreal
Defence--Siddeeq Shabazz LB Winnipeg
Special Teams-- Larry Taylor WR Montreal
Canadian-- Calvin McCarty RB Edmonton
Offence-- Anthony Calvillo QB Montreal
Defence--Siddeeq Shabazz LB Winnipeg
Special Teams-- Larry Taylor WR Montreal
Canadian-- Calvin McCarty RB Edmonton
CFL Players of the Week -- Week Seven
The receivers shine in Week seven.
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Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jeremaine Copeland-- R -- Calgary Stampeders
Runner Up-- QB -- Ricky Ray -- Edmonton Eskimos
Runner UP-- qb -- Henry Burris -- Calgary Stampeders
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John Chick -- DE -- Saskatchewan Roughriders
Runner up-- Unanimous selection
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Justin Medlock -- K -- Toronto Argonauts
Runner Up -- Unanimous selection
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Paris Jackson -- SB -- BC Lions
Runner Up-- S -- Mathieu Proulx -- Montreal Alouettes
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Video Replay of the players of the week.
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Among the best of the league this week were:
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jeremaine Copeland-- R -- Calgary Stampeders
Runner Up-- QB -- Ricky Ray -- Edmonton Eskimos
Runner UP-- qb -- Henry Burris -- Calgary Stampeders
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John Chick -- DE -- Saskatchewan Roughriders
Runner up-- Unanimous selection
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Justin Medlock -- K -- Toronto Argonauts
Runner Up -- Unanimous selection
CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Paris Jackson -- SB -- BC Lions
Runner Up-- S -- Mathieu Proulx -- Montreal Alouettes
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