Quick Snaps Montreal Alouettes - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Montreal Alouettes.


February 28-- Ahman Green says he'll play for Alouettes
February 25-- Trestman: "Barker deserving"
February 25-- Former Als' DB dead
February 18-- 2011 schedule released
February 17-- Alouettes put money where mouth is
February 17-- Tiger-Cats snap up Cobourne
February 17-- Guzman returning to Als
February 17-- Alouettes shore up secondary
February 17-- Bernard will get chance to prove himself with Alouettes
February 16-- Cobourne headed to Ticats
February 16-- Cobourne "bittersweet" over decision to leave Alouettes
February 16-- Als close to signing Crawford?
February 16-- Als dip into free-agent pool
February 16-- Als sign former NFL receiver
February 16-- Alouetttes shore up defence by adding all star defensive back Anderson
February 15-- Alouettes not likely to spend big on free agents
February 15-- Alouettes add NFL veteran Porter
February 15-- Als release QB Leak
February 14-- After 17 years, Calvillo Still a Winner
February 14-- 'Negotiations are tough,' Als' Cobourne says
February 12-- The Don instilled Als' swagger
February 11-- Matthews and Als a match made in gridiron heaven
February 10-- The Don to be enshrined
February 7-- Jones named defensive backs coach, Als complete staff
February 3-- Als need president with vision to take team to another level
February 3-- Cahoon to coach receivers at BYU
February 2-- Alouettes sign five players to contracts

Quick Snaps proposed Ottawa franchise - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the conditional franchise in Ottawa.

February 24-- Sports innovation would be good for Ottawa
February 19-- Appealing Lansdown plan lacks credibility

Quick Snaps Toronto Argonauts - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Toronto Argonauts.


February 25-- Argos' Jim Barker wins CFL coach of the year
February 25-- Barker named CFL coach of the year
February 25-- Belli 'not looking to leave' the Argos
February 25-- Argos' Barker voted CFL's top coach
February 25-- Barker gets special surprise at awards luncheon
February 25-- Free agent Belli has more QB's 'to crush'
February 25-- Argos' Barker named CFL coach of the year
February 25-- Belli 'not looking to leave' the Argos
February 18-- Argos will want to test Jackson before signing
February 18-- Argos won't play Tiger-Cats in Labour Day classic this season
February 18-- No Labour Day Classic for Argos, Ticats
February 18-- Signing ex-Lion Jackson risky business
February 18-- Argos won't play in Labour Day Classic this season
February 18-- Argos dip into free agency and sign safety Wes Lysack
February 18-- Argos announce signing of Lysack
February 15-- Toronto Argonauts sign Michael Hancock, Chad Kackert and Dee Webb
February 17-- Argonauts find new radio home at TSN
February 16-- Argonauts sign free-agent safety Wes Lysack
February 16-- Argonaut Huntley ready to put the pedal to the metal 
February 16-- Barker will talk to free agent Jarious Jackson
February 16-- Argos likely to stay the course
February 15-- Argos' Barker re-iterates possibility of standing pat in free agency
February 14-- Argos could stay out of free agent market
February 14-- Argos sign trio of imports
February 9-- Argos ink Rempel through the 2013 season
February 8-- Owens re-signs with Argos
February 8-- Special teams star Owns returns to Argos
February 8-- Chad Owens commits future to Argos
February 8-- Owens chooses Argos over NFL
February 8-- Argos lock up Chad Owens through 2013
February 8-- Argos re-sign Owens
February 7-- CFL Tough guy Kuntz was all heart at home
February 4-- Argonauts re-sign Boatmen; add Powers and Richardson

Quick Snaps Hamilton Tiger Cats - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Hamilton Tiger Cats


February 26-- Baggs' camp stresses life skills as well as football
February 26-- No ordinary Joe
February 24-- Porter signs contract extension
February 23-- Obie looking to talk trade in Vancouver
February 23-- Jamall hungry for football
February 22-- Tiger-Cats sign Jamall Johnson to extension
February 22-- Johnson signs contract extension with Ticats
February 18-- Argos won't play Tiger-Cats in Labour Day Classic this season
February 17-- Obie hopes signings put Ticats over the playoff hump
February 16-- Tiger-Cats sign Cobourne
February 11-- McManus: Lancaster family 'put me on the right path'
February 8-- Bauman gets fresh start, big money from Esks
February 8-- "Toughest' Ticat, Bobby Kuntz dies.
February 3-- A 'champion every day,' Bobby Kuntz dies
February 3-- Ticats lose McIntyre to NFL's Jets

Quick Snaps Winnipeg Blue Bombers - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.


February 26-- Pigskin Samurai
February 26-- Palardy proves he's worthy
February 26-- Bombers, Als, Stampeders mourn ex-CFLer Bell, 36
February 25-- Bombers clear on receivers' status
February 25-- Blue Bombers mourn 'tough competitor' Ricky Bell
February 22-- Preparing for all eventualities Bombers' approach to QB position
February 22-- Bombers aim to bounce back
February 22-- Bombers re-sign Lobendahn
February 21-- Bombers out to cover bases with Jackson
February 21-- Bombers pursuing B. C. pivot Jackson
February 18-- Friday night lights please Bombers
February 18-- Blue agree to terms with Khan, Lobendahn
February 18-- Bombers lock up Obby Khan
February 18-- Bombers schedule released
February 17-- Bombers bid RBs goodbye
February 16-- All quiet on Blue Front
February 15-- Free agents already lining up dance partners
February 11-- Bombers lose Hunt
February 10-- Doug Brown back for 11th season with Bombers
February 9-- Doug Brown back for 11th season with Bombers
February 8-- Esks don't waste any time
February 8-- Bombers interested in reacquiring Gauthier
February 8-- Kentucky Hall of Fame welcomes ex-Bomber
February 7-- Bombers miss out on Bauman
February 2-- Blue taking hard look at Bauman
February 1-- Bauman sweepstakes to begin

Quick Snaps Saskatchewan Roughriders - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

February 28-- Omarr Morgan deserved a Grey Cup ring
February 28-- Sask. government to speak on future of new Regina Stadium
February 25-- Better football facility and redeveloping CP railcards are a must for Mayor Pat Fiacco
February 24-- Banjo Bowl should be played on Thanksgiving weekend
February 24-- Free-agent Sean Lucas agrees to new deal with Saskatchewan Roughriders
February 23-- Best option is to renovate Mosaic Stadium
February 23-- Veteran linebacker Sean Lucas re-signs with Riders, team confirms
February 23-- Regina domed stadium doomed if no federal funding announced: Sask. government
February 22-- Saskatchewan gives Ottawa ultimatum on stadium
February 18-- From survival mode to success, Greg Marshall has seen it all
February18-- CFL free agent Sean Lucas would 'prefer to return to Saskatchewan'
February 18-- Riders' Greg Marshall excited to work with veteran CFL coaches
February 18-- Riders sign free-agent Tearrius George
February 18-- Saskatchewan Roughriders to open 2011 season at home on July 3
February 18-- Regina's Marc Mueller has surprise for scouts at 2011 CFL evaluation camp
February 17-- CFL free agents are no showstoppers
February 17-- Saskatchewan Roughriders sign offensive lineman George Hudson; lose Williams, Smith and Francis to free agency
February 16-- Sean Lucas considering offers from Roughriders and a few other CFL teams
February 16-- The Goat is a great friend
February 15-- Riders weren't forced to take part in deadline deals
February 15-- Riders re-sign linebacker Ky Stewart as free agent deadline looms
February 4-- Andy Fantuz is 'locked in and hopefully not locked out'

February 4-- Riders move forward without Andy Fantuz
February 4-- Riders' Andy Fantuz signs with NFL's Chicago Bears

February 4-- Riders hire Steve Buratto as offensive line coach

February 3-- Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Regina product Neal Hughes to a new contract

February 3-- Why can't Doug Berry receive some credit?

February 2-- Lance Frazier signs new contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders

February 1-- Riders name Craig Dickenson special teams co-ordinator

February 1-- Riders employ well-established defensive co-ordinators

Quick Snaps Calgary Stampeders - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Calgary Stampeders.

February 23-- Linebacker Jackson signs deal with Stamps
February 23-- Key d-man back for Stampeders
February 18-- Stamps, Ticats to square off in Moncton
February 18-- Stamps maritimes bound
February 17-- Walkosky bolsters Stamps' coaching staff
February 17-- Wayward skates make Stamps' equipment man nervous
February 17-- Stamps lose Anderson, add Tisdale
February 17-- Anderson departs Stampeders with no hard feelings
February 16-- Gracious Stamps hand locker room over to Flames
February 16-- Stamps' Anderson destined for Alouettes: Raymond
February 16-- Stamps sign pair of free agents
February 15-- Stamps make Bryant deal official
February 15-- Bryant thrilled to re-sign with the Stampeders
February 15-- Stamps may lose two more starters
February 15-- Stamps sign free-agent kick returner Larry Taylor
February 14-- Stampeders re-sign long snapper Randy Chevrier
February 11-- Rambo signs contract extension with Stamps
February 11-- Hall call touches ex-Stamps standout
February 10-- Stamps re-sign Rambo
February 8-- Stamps re-sign lineman DeVone Claybrooks
February 3-- Stamps, Romby Bryant, come to terms, says report
February 2-- Rob Lazeo makes it official: Stamp him done
February 2-- Burris favours the Green and Gold on Super Sunday
February 2-- Stamps' Lazeo expected to announce his retirement 

Quick Snaps Edmonton Eskimos - February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Edmonton Eskimos.








February 28-- Barnes looks to successful return to Eskimos
February 24-- Zabransky headed out the door?
February 23-- Ray, Maas look back at shared Eskimos history
February 23-- Esks release quarterback Jason Maas
February 22-- Esks report 2010 net loss of $2.343M
February 22-- Ex-Esks Maas: No regrets
February 22-- Eskimos to have no Maas
February 18-- Esks to open regular season in Regina
February 17-- With 71 players on Eskimos' roster, something has to give
February 17-- Eskimos' Crandell to coach former foe
February 17-- Eskimos unveil coaching staff
February 16-- Esks size up Ramsay
February 16-- Edmonton Eskimos sign two free agents
February 16-- Esks' brass rolls up its sleeves, signs two more Ticats' free agents
February 16-- Esks raid Tabbies for Canadians
February 16-- Esks go quick to Reid
February 15-- Esks jump into free agent market
February 14-- Eskimos' Tillman low-key as CFL free agency kicks in
February 12-- Matthews stands out in company of men
February 11-- Canadian Football Hall of Fame welcomes Don Matthews
February 10-- Five Esks named to HOF
February 10-- Former Eskimos head coach Matthews headed for CFL Hall of Fame
February 10-- Newest Eskimo assistant was offered job in Hamilton
February 9-- Esks run with McKnight
February 9-- Eskimos likely to be minor players when CFL Free agent marketplace opens
February 8-- Eskimos name running  backs coach
February 7-- Eskimos sign ex-Tiger-Cat Bauman 
February 7-- Eskimos sign Canadian WR Bauman 
February 7-- Esks don't waste any time
February 7-- Can Con a priority for Esks' football
February 6-- Eskimos back their Green and gold brethren in Super Bowl
February 4-- Nichols gets second shot with Esks
February 3-- Esks scoop up former Riders DB
February 1-- Esks sign Fisher, may want Bauman, Gauthier

Quick Snaps BC Lions- February 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the British Columbia Lions.




February 27-- Seahawks Eye Kelowna's Danny Watkins
February 26-- CFL Congress a non-event in Vancouver
February 26-- Congressional findings
February 25-- Angus Reid: Heart of a Lion
February 25-- At Congress, Braley's teams never lose
February 25-- Lions sign QB Jackson to extension
February 24-- Ups and Downs end with Jackson deal
February 24-- To the Lions, Jarious Jackson is not your average backup QB
February 24-- J-Jax means a lot to the Lions
February 24-- Orange may look better with more green
February 24-- Jarious Jackson staying put
February 23-- Joseph still eager to hook up with Lions
February 23-- Frank-s talk
February 22-- Ben Archibald gives Lions piece of mind
February 22-- B. C. Lions, new O-line star Ben Archibald, happy with gridiron marriage
February 22-- Signing of Ben Archibald gives the Lions solid bookend tackles on the OL
February 22-- Logjam on the line
February 21-- Trophy-winner looks good on Lions
February 18-- 2011 Lions schedule is here
February 16-- Free agent market musings
February 16-- Here's the deal: Lions sign Eric Taylor
February 16-- Strike two DLs from list
February 15-- Running the option (year) play
February 11-- A few Matthews memories
February 11-- Name your Hall of Fame Lions play
February 10-- Nearing 11th hour on Jackson
February 8-- Lions get stadium kick off
February 7-- Fall raising of roof set
February 3-- Sanchez not letting tie slow him down, re signs with B. C. Lions
February 3-- Sanchez signs new two-year contract with Lions
February 2-- Turn about fair pay for Sanchez
February 2-- Lions lock up leader Davis Sanchez with contract
February 2-- Davis Sanchez sings with Lions
February 2-- Lions sign CB Sanchez to three year extension
February 1-- An old topic to kick around