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Running Backs' pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/the-cfls-12-highest-paid-running-backs-for-the-2025-season/ ***** David Cote has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/montreal-alouettes-kicker-david-cote-retires-from-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/alouettes-kicker-david-cote-announces-retirement/ ***** Redblacks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/top-of-the-depth-chart-ottawa-redblacks-3/ ***** Stampeders draft analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/who-should-calgary-take-with-the-first-pick-in-the-cfl-draft/ ***** Ticat news https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/justin-whiteside-signs-with-tiger-cats-the-latest-addition-to-hamiltons-linebacker-corps/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/johnson-signs-on-the-dotted-line-tiger-cats-land-cowboys-linebacker/ *****

OL pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Dominique Davis has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/veteran-qb-dominique-davis-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Stampeders analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/16/5-things-to-know-for-2025-calgary-stampeders/ ***** CFL Stats Geek here shows the success rate of single-point converts, and how things changed when they moved the line of scrimmage back 20 yards in 2015.

Celebrated jazz guitarist George Freeman, best known for his work with Charlie Parker and Gene Ammons, has died aged 97

Eddie Bert - 1922 Edie Adams - 1927 Bobby Vinton - 1935 Jazzmeia Horn - 1991

Receivers' pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/15/cfls-highest-paid-receivers-for-2025/ ***** Does Kenny Lawler have the best hands? https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/15/who-has-the-best-hands-in-the-cfl/ ***** Greg Ellingson, a favorite of mine, has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/15/receiver-greg-ellingson-retires-as-a-redblack/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-cfl-wr-greg-ellingson-retiring-as-member-of-ottawa-redblacks-1.2289423 ***** Sask drafts review https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/ranking-the-10-best-jeremy-oday-roughriders-draft-picks/

Larry Donovan has died at 84. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/former-b-c-lions-head-coach-larry-donovan-dead-at-84/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-announce-former-head-coach-larry-donovan-has-died-at-age-84-1.2288822 ***** Top 12 QB Pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/former-b-c-lions-head-coach-larry-donovan-dead-at-84/ ***** Top 3 Receivers https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/14/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-receivers/ ***** Each team's best recent draft picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/14/3-top-cfl-draft-picks-from-every-team-in-recent-memory/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-april-13-2025/ ***** ***** *****

I was surprised to learn that Miles' album sales dropped when Wayne Shorter joined the group. I wonder if about that time college students lost interest in jazz. I also learned that the sales of jazz albums dropped dramatically when mono LPs were discontinued. I would love to see a website which listed an album's unit sales each year, and with a running total.

April 13 Del Porter - 1902 Bud Freeman - 1906 Ken Nordine - 1920 Bill Conti - 1942 Guy Stevens - 1943 Jack Casady - 1944 Lowell George - 1945 Al Green - 1946 Max Weinberg - 1951 Peabo Bryson - 1951 Lou Bega - 1975 ***** Guy Fawkes - 1570 Thomas Jefferson - 1743 Frank Winfield Woolworth - 1852 Don Adams - 1923 Dan Gurney - 1931

Cigar Page has a new deal similar to the last. 10 good cigars (Oliva, Undercrown and Herrera Esteli) for $19.99 with free shipping. Add a lighter for $5.00. https://www.cigarpage.com/nica-90-rated-10-cigar-collection-ks-babybee0331.html

Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/11/best-fits-for-canadian-quarterbacks-in-the-2025-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/10/cfl-draft-stock-assessment-receivers-and-defensive-backs/ ***** Elks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/11/5-things-to-know-for-2025-edmonton-elks/ ***** The Elks have signed DB Kalon Barnes. In 2022 he posted the third-quickest 40-yard dash in the history of NFL combines. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/edmonton-elks-sign-third-fastest-player-in-nfl-combine-history-three-others/ ***** Brady Oliveira played with injuries unknown to the public last year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/10/winnipeg-rb-brady-oliveira-reveals-hamstring-injury-mcl-sprain-limited-historic-cfl-mop-season/ ***** Ty Cranston has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/11/ottawa-redblacks-db-ty-cranston-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Tyrell Ford has turned down two opportunities to play in the NFL in order to play for the Elks this year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/11/canadian-db-tyrell-ford-turned-down-multiple-nfl-offers-to-stay-in-cfl-sign-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** It has become a custom to offer season ticket holders some unique swag. The Riders have announced theirs. https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-begin-to-get-it-right-with-season-ticket-holder-perks/ ***** From CFL Stats Geek:

Thanks Dave and Kevin! I have found my way into the website. I expect the Easter Bunny to buy me some shoes.