Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
January 29-- Jim Daley is always a man of class
January 28-- Riders Looking to replace 'three fine gentlemen'
January 28-- Riders name Bill MacDermott running backs coach
January 28-- Saskatchewan Roughriders' Ken Miller finalist for 2010 CFL coach-of-the-year award
January 28-- Riders' Ken Miller remains hard at work
January 27-- Ken Miller defies probability with his CFL coach-of-the-year nomination
January 25-- Bill MacDermott to join the coaching staff of the Saskatchewan Roughriders: source
January 25-- Can you blame Andy Fantuz for giving NFL a shot?
January 24-- Ray takes pay cut to rejoin Eskimos
January 20-- Too early to worry for Riders GM Brendan Taman
January 19-- Riders re-sign DB Chris McKenzie
January 19-- Riders' Gene Makowsky returning for another season
January 18-- Roughriders close to bringing Richie Hall back to Saskatchewan
January 18-- Riders keep Gene Makowsky on the O line for a 17th season
Friday, January 07, 2011
Quick Snaps: Winnipeg Blue Bombers - January 2011
Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
January 29-- Blue are sackman Hunt's security
January 27-- Building revenue opportunities
January 26-- Palardy proves he's worthy
January 26-- Bombers sign placekicker Justin Palardy to contract extension
January 26-- New stadium on track
January 25-- His humility spoke volumes
January 25-- Kicker true Blue Bomber
January 25-- Bombers extend two Canuck contracts
January 24-- Bombers great Herb Gray dead at 76
January 21-- Burke with Bombers: It's official
January 20-- Bowman lands job with Esks, old friends
January 19-- Bomber hopes to recover stolen Grey Cup ring
January 18-- Ottawa expansion draft details
January 12-- Bombers missing out on top defensive co-ordinator candidates
January 10-- Bombers' Dreadlock Twins need coach
January 10-- Bombers extend two contracts
January 29-- Blue are sackman Hunt's security
January 27-- Building revenue opportunities
January 26-- Palardy proves he's worthy
January 26-- Bombers sign placekicker Justin Palardy to contract extension
January 26-- New stadium on track
January 25-- His humility spoke volumes
January 25-- Kicker true Blue Bomber
January 25-- Bombers extend two Canuck contracts
January 24-- Bombers great Herb Gray dead at 76
January 21-- Burke with Bombers: It's official
January 20-- Bowman lands job with Esks, old friends
January 19-- Bomber hopes to recover stolen Grey Cup ring
January 18-- Ottawa expansion draft details
January 12-- Bombers missing out on top defensive co-ordinator candidates
January 10-- Bombers' Dreadlock Twins need coach
January 10-- Bombers extend two contracts
Quick Snaps: Hamilton Tiger Cats - January 2011
Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
January 29-- No word on stadium funding until Monday, MPP's say
January 29-- No new money for Ticats stadium: opposition critic
January 28-- Countdown to zero hour is on
January 28-- Will Premier McGuinty save the Tiger Cats?
January 28-- Ticats in Ottawa by 2013' if stadium fails
January 27-- Funding gap for Ticats' stadium shrinks
January 27-- Hamilton Ti-Cats and city close to stadium deal
January 25-- Hamilton City Council finally gives it's approval to the new Ivor Wynne Stadium plan, even if there's still a question of a financial shortfall on the planned renovations.
January 26-- Knowlton signs extension with Ticats
January 25-- Markeith Knowlton will continue to terrorize opposition Quarter backs for the Tiger Cats until 2013 as he signs a new contract.
January 25-- Tiger-Cats re-sign Markeith Knowlton
January 25-- Queen's Park will help meet stadium shortfall
January 25-- Hamilton council backs Ivor Wynne for Pan Am Games
January 22-- Scott Mitchell playing to win
January 20-- Obie OK with expansion rules
January 18-- Ticat sees Haitian plight up close
January 14-- Miller hopes to be 'special' for Cats
January 13-- Attack is integral part of new Ticat defensive coordinator's game plan
January 13-- Richard Wade out as regional scout for Ticats
January 11-- Ticats choose Ivor Wynne
January 11-- Tiger-Cats staying put in Hamilton
January 29-- No word on stadium funding until Monday, MPP's say
January 29-- No new money for Ticats stadium: opposition critic
January 28-- Countdown to zero hour is on
January 28-- Will Premier McGuinty save the Tiger Cats?
January 28-- Ticats in Ottawa by 2013' if stadium fails
January 27-- Funding gap for Ticats' stadium shrinks
January 27-- Hamilton Ti-Cats and city close to stadium deal
January 25-- Hamilton City Council finally gives it's approval to the new Ivor Wynne Stadium plan, even if there's still a question of a financial shortfall on the planned renovations.
January 26-- Knowlton signs extension with Ticats
January 25-- Markeith Knowlton will continue to terrorize opposition Quarter backs for the Tiger Cats until 2013 as he signs a new contract.
January 25-- Tiger-Cats re-sign Markeith Knowlton
January 25-- Queen's Park will help meet stadium shortfall
January 25-- Hamilton council backs Ivor Wynne for Pan Am Games
January 22-- Scott Mitchell playing to win
January 20-- Obie OK with expansion rules
January 18-- Ticat sees Haitian plight up close
January 14-- Miller hopes to be 'special' for Cats
January 13-- Attack is integral part of new Ticat defensive coordinator's game plan
January 13-- Richard Wade out as regional scout for Ticats
January 11-- Ticats choose Ivor Wynne
January 11-- Tiger-Cats staying put in Hamilton
Quick Snaps: Toronto Argonauts - January 2011
Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Toronto Argonauts.
January 27-- Argos 'actively pursuing' speedster Owens
January 27-- The case for Jim Barker
January 27-- Argos' Barker CFL coach of the year finalist
January 27-- Argos' Jim Barker up for CFL coach of the year
January 27-- Trestman, Miller, Barker up for coach of the year award
January 27-- Barker, Miller, Trestman up for CFL's top coach award
January 26-- Lemon reflects on his first CFL season
January 24-- Argos' Owens considers NFL offer
January 21-- Argos' Belli contemplating 11th CFL Season
January 21-- Argos prez: Mayor can keep jersey
January 18-- Finger surgery for Argos' Cleo Lemon
January 18-- Argos QB Lemon has surgery
January 14-- Argos re-sign veteran kicker/punter Noel Prefontaine
January 14-- Argos re-sign kicker, hope Owens returns too
January 10-- Argos sign WR Copeland to extension
January 10-- Argos receiver aims to put down roots in Toronto
January 27-- Argos 'actively pursuing' speedster Owens
January 27-- The case for Jim Barker
January 27-- Argos' Barker CFL coach of the year finalist
January 27-- Argos' Jim Barker up for CFL coach of the year
January 27-- Trestman, Miller, Barker up for coach of the year award
January 27-- Barker, Miller, Trestman up for CFL's top coach award
January 26-- Lemon reflects on his first CFL season
January 24-- Argos' Owens considers NFL offer
January 21-- Argos' Belli contemplating 11th CFL Season
January 21-- Argos prez: Mayor can keep jersey
January 18-- Finger surgery for Argos' Cleo Lemon
January 18-- Argos QB Lemon has surgery
January 14-- Argos re-sign veteran kicker/punter Noel Prefontaine
January 14-- Argos re-sign kicker, hope Owens returns too
January 10-- Argos sign WR Copeland to extension
January 10-- Argos receiver aims to put down roots in Toronto
Quick snaps: Montreal Alouettes - January 2011
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
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
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.
.
Among the best of the league this week were:
.
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
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