Week Five July 24--27

With the exception of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, their cheerleaders and their fans, everyone could find something good about week four of the CFL. The Bombers had a bit too much news making in week four and things seem a tad unglued in Bomberland these days.

While the Blue work out the problems in and out of the dressing room the rest of the CFL is counting the positives of their first four weeks, none more happy than the Saskatchewan Roughriders juggernaut which has surprised many of the experts with their steely determination in the face of injuries and changes.

Hamilton while still finding problems collecting points in the standings, look very much like a team ready to finally make their move, as long as some key elements remain healthy and they have the time to develop.

The Lions and Eskimos have reversed some stumbles and look fairly reminiscent of the teams many thought they would be, while the Stampeders are starting to put a together what appears to be a very winning game plan.

Much the same is happening in Montreal, where the Als despite a new coach and a few changes still seem to be the team to watch in the East, though in Toronto the Kerry Joseph that everyone was waiting for finally showed what all the buzz was all about with a remarkable late game drive that sent Argo fans home happy and marvelling at his skills.

Some interesting groundwork for the fifth week of action in the CFL.

Thursday, July 24-- Calgary 28 @ Winnipeg 32 (26,882)
Friday, July 25-- Edmonton 19 @ Hamilton 13 (21,402 )
Friday, July 25 -- Montreal 34 @ BC 36 (30,132)
Sunday, July 27-- Toronto 22 @ Saskatchewan 28 (28,800)

**All Games on TSN

Week Four July 17-20

The CFL universe righted itself for one team last week, as the BC Lions suddenly rediscovered their Roar, while the Blue Bombers continued to hit the floor.

The Ti Cats lost a squeaker under most unusual circumstances as the Riders continued on with an undefeated season so far. While the Argos left Edmonton, once again finding that the Quarterback spot is the most discussed position both on and off the team.

Montreal finally tasted defeat as even the heroics of AC couldn't turn the tide against a rejuvenated Stampeder club.

Week Four promises more of the same as the CFL expands the schedule to cover four days of the week in the middle of summer.

Thursday, July 17-- Hamilton 16 @ Calgary 43 (31,166)
Friday, July 18-- Winnipeg 18 @ BC 27 (37,174)
Saturday, July 19-- Montreal 33 @ Saskatchewan 41 (28,800)
Sunday, July 20-- Edmonton 31 @ Toronto 35 (28,552)

**All games on TSN

Week Three July 10-12

The CFL will take time to remember the life and times of Bob Ackles this weekend, the longtime passionate believer in Canadian football passed away this past weekend, leaving a void in Vancouver and across the CFL.

Once the moments of silence and remembrance have ended though, it will be back to the field, just as Mr. Ackles no doubt would believe necessary.

Week three finds two teams desperate for a win, as the pre season favourites in Winnipeg and BC both have struggled out of the gate this season, with both teams matched up for this third week. Needless to say, somebody is going to leave the field content, while the other will have even more work to do for week four.

Thursday, July 10-- Calgary 23 @ Montreal 19 (20,202)
Thursday, July 10-- Toronto 28 @ Edmonton 47 (31,707 )
Friday, July 11-- BC Lions 42 @ Winnipeg 24 (26,735)
Saturday, July 12-- Saskatchewan 33 @ Hamilton 28 (20,877)

**All games on TSN

Week Two July 3-5

The CFL enters its second week with a battle of Ontario and a battle of Alberta. The Lions have their home opener with a huge crowd expected , while the Bombers head for Montreal.


Thursday, July 3-- Hamilton 32 @ Toronto 13 (30,822)
Thursday, July 3-- Calgary 31 @ Edmonton 34 (32706)
Friday, July 4-- Winnipeg 38 @ Montreal 24 (20,202)
Friday, July 4-- Saskatchewan 26 @ BC 16 (33,813)

**All games on TSN

Week One June 26-28

The regular season finally gets underway as the CFL enters its 96th year of football entertainment for Canadians, with a doubleheader for opening night, the always popular Friday night football one night later and with TSN laying claim to Saturday nights as well.

The Sports Network is now what appears to be the official channel of Canadian football, set to broadcast every one of the leagues games from coast to coast to coast.

Week one begins with some interesting match ups, all of which will count as we head towards November in Montreal and the 96th Grey Cup.

June 26-- Montreal 33 @ Hamilton 10 ( 20,587)
June 26-- BC 18 @ Calgary 28 (30,159)
June 27-- Toronto 23 @ Winnipeg16 (26,155 )
June 28-- Edmonton 13 @ Saskatchewan 34 (28,800)