GA Russell Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Here's a podcast on the Doug Flutie Canadian football video game. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/21/3downnation-podcast-inside-doug-fluties-maximum-football-video-game-with-co-founder-dave-winter/ https://3downnation.com/2020/09/25/video-game-drop-doug-fluties-maximum-football-2020-hits-the-digital-field/ ***** On Sept. 24, each team revealed ten names on its neg list. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/24/quarterbacks-steal-the-show-as-cfl-unveils-partial-negotiation-lists/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/24/cfl-reveals-list-10-negotiation-list-players-team-5/ https://www.tsn.ca/josh-rosen-pj-walker-among-names-revealed-on-cfl-negotiation-lists-1.1529255 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/25/breaking-winnipegs-negotiation-list-players/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/28/look-5-torontos-defensive-neg-list-players/ ***** When Delvin Breaux played for New Orleans, he broke his leg. But the team doctors said it was only a bruise. So he has filed suit for medical malpractice. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/27/ticats-all-star-db-delvin-breaux-files-lawsuit-against-former-saints-doctors-for-alleged-medical-malpractice/ ***** Some anonymous people are considering my old friend Ken Derrett as the next commissioner. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/28/behind-the-scenes-ken-derrett-being-discussed-as-cfl-commissioner-candidate/ ***** Here is a two-part interview with the Rough Riders' Tom Pullen. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/29/looking-back-with-ottawa-rough-riders-great-tom-pullen-part-one/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/03/looking-back-with-ottawa-rough-riders-great-tom-pullen-part-two/ ***** Winnipeg plans to reduce its football operations budget by C$500,000 for next year. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/30/bombers-gm-kyle-walters-working-through-cutting-500000-from-football-operations-budget-for-2021/ ***** Ottawa has let go 40% of its business staff. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/30/ottawa-sports-and-entertainment-group-terminates-40-percent-of-business-operations-staff/ ***** I don't see numbers, but Sask has made similar cuts. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/30/riders-make-significant-layoffs-on-business-and-football-operations-sides/ ***** Stefan Logan has retired. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/30/former-cfl-nfl-playmaker-stefan-logan-retires-from-professional-football/ ***** Dwayne Johnson said Thursday that the XFL will return not next year but in 2022. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/01/back-again-the-rock-states-xfl-will-return-in-spring-2022/ ***** Football Canada will hold a summit meeting this month to discuss the future of the sport. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/01/football-canada-unites-stakeholders-for-national-football-summit/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/01/football-canada-brings-stakeholders-together-national-football-summit/ ***** Here is a "remote reunion" with the '98 Stampeders. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/23/remote-reunion-1998-calgary-stampeders/ ***** Here is a "remote reunion" with the '81 Eskimos. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/25/oleary-edmonton-faced-daunting-task-81-grey-cup/ ***** Here with one link you can see all of the episodes of the players discussing the league's best. https://www.cfl.ca/bitl2020/ ***** This is your last chance to vote for all of the positions of the best players of the past ten years. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/29/last-chance-vote-decade-team/ Edited October 4, 2020 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Cody Fajardo says that Chris Jones is a very high-pressure coach, and he doesn't think he could ever play for him. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/02/riders-qb-cody-fajardo-i-dont-think-i-could-ever-see-myself-playing-for-chris-jones/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/04/cody-fajardo-did-not-want-to-be-like-johnny-manziel/ ***** With nothing else to do, Craig Roh has become a consultant regarding how to be a good pass-rusher. He has written a book, and gives consultations. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/05/veteran-dl-craig-roh-overcomes-cancelled-cfl-season-by-launching-book-revealing-pass-rush-secrets/ https://www.craigroh.com/pass-rush#Pricing ***** The autumn Scouting Bureau rankings were released Thursday. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/08/2021-cfl-scouting-bureau-top-20-prospect-rankings-fall-edition/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-fall-rankings-1.1534677 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/08/jackson-tops-fall-edition-scouting-bureau/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/08/the-1st-edition-of-the-2021-central-scouting-bureau-rankings/ ***** It looks like the New York Jets are in the market for a new kicker. This week they worked out both Hajrullahu and Castillo. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/08/new-york-jets-schedule-workout-with-canadian-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/09/new-york-jets-double-dip-with-cfl-kickers-work-out-lirim-hajrullahu-and-sergio-castillo/ ***** Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving, so TSN will spend the entire day (starting at midnight) airing eleven past Thanksgiving classics. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/09/turkey-with-a-side-of-touchdowns-tsn-serves-classic-cfl-thanksgiving-day-moments-all-day-monday/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/07/tsn-air-day-long-set-cfl-thanksgiving-games/ ***** This week's "remote reunion" is with the '99 Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/07/remote-reunion-1999-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/09/oleary-rivalry-blossomed-stamps-ticats-late-90s/ ***** Jamal Campbell's family were on Family Feud this week! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/07/survey-says-campbell-family-plays-family-feud-canada/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Brett Maher has signed with Houston. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/12/texans-sign-former-cfl-kicker-brett-maher-to-practice-squad/ ***** Sergio Castillo has signed with the NY Jets. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/14/former-cfl-kicker-sergio-castillo-signs-practice-roster-contract-with-new-york-jets/ ***** Here is the new "remote reunion" of the '98 Stampeders. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/14/oleary-mcloughlin-98-stamps-got-storybook-ending/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Big surprise today. Ed Hervey has resigned. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/16/hervey-steps-lions-general-manager/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/16/west-coast-shocker-ed-hervey-steps-down-as-lions-general-manager/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/16/covid-and-ed-hervey-resigning-certainly-werent-in-our-business-plan-lions-president-rick-lelacheur-shocked-by-gms-decision/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/ed-hervey-steps-down-lions-gm-cfl-1.5765758 https://www.tsn.ca/bc-lions-general-manager-ed-hervey-stepping-down-1.1539851 ***** Here Jeff Reinbold discusses growing the game in Canada. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/16/long-time-cfl-coach-jeff-reinebold-we-have-to-do-a-better-job-of-growing-the-game-within-our-country/ ***** Here is a look at Zach Collaros's eight-year roller coaster ride of a career. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/16/oleary-collaros-decade-perhaps-unique-cfl/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 David Braley has died. More to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 It's been a while, so let's see what we can do over the weekend. Chris Streveler has revealed that he had an ankle fracture and a high ankle sprain last year in the playoffs. I have to think that they couldn't have been too bad! https://3downnation.com/2020/10/21/former-bombers-qb-chris-streveler-reveals-he-had-ankle-fracture-high-ankle-sprain-in-2019-cfl-playoffs/ ***** As you would expect, tributes poured in regarding David Braley. https://www.tsn.ca/bc-lions-owner-david-braley-dies-at-79-1.1543841 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/26/lions-cfl-mourn-passing-david-braley/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/26/reaction-around-cfl-david-braleys-passing/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/26/lelacheur-on-the-late-david-braley-his-legacy-will-go-on-for-years/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/longtime-lions-owner-david-braley-passes-away/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/toronto-argonauts-pained-by-the-loss-of-former-owner-david-braley/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/cfl-commissioner-randy-ambrosie-david-braley-will-be-forever-remembered-as-a-cfl-legend/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/26/ticats-owner-bob-young-cfl-and-hamilton-communities-have-lost-a-great-leader-and-champion/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/27/the-cfl-community-reacts-to-the-passing-of-b-c-lions-owner-david-braley/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/27/bob-young-believes-david-braley-ran-the-lions-as-financially-effectively-as-any-owner-in-the-cfl/ ***** Here's something I didn't know. In 1999, Charles Barkley found the Grey Cup! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/29/morreale-literally-gone-left-grey-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/28/the-round-mound-of-refound-how-charles-barkley-saved-the-grey-cup-in-1999/ ***** Here is a nice film celebrating the Stampeders' 75 years. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/21/stampeders-75th-the-beginning/ ***** Here is the "remote reunion" of the 2009 Alouettes. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/22/remote-reunion-2009-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/10/23/oleary-2009-alouettes-withstood-passed-biggest-test/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 David Braley's estate will not be in a hurry to sell the Lions. He set aside some money to allow the team to operate without financial pressure. https://3downnation.com/2020/10/29/david-braley-put-aside-money-to-allow-the-lions-to-operate-for-several-seasons/ https://3downnation.com/2020/10/31/the-yin-and-yang-of-david-braley-loans-tv-blackouts-and-secret-ownership-of-the-argos/ ***** The league plans to use a random draw to determine the order of this year's draft. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/05/2021-cfl-draft-feature-significant-changes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/09/steinbergs-mmqb-plenty-intrigue-revised-21-cfl-draft/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/05/cfl-announces-a-number-of-changes-for-2021-draft-due-to-covid-19-pandemic/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-making-changes-to-draft-1.1548286 ***** Mike Riley says that BC owes him money, and has filed a grievance. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/mike-reilly-grievance-bc-lions-cfl-1.5795712 https://www.tsn.ca/mike-reilly-files-grievance-against-bc-lions-reportedly-over-an-unpaid-guarantee-1.1549781 https://3downnation.com/2020/11/09/franchise-quarterback-mike-reilly-files-grievance-against-lions-for-guaranteed-money/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/11/farhan-lalji-i-absolutely-believe-this-was-tied-to-ed-herveys-departure-from-the-club/ ***** With nothing better to do, John Hodge ranks the 21st Century's winners of the Most Outstanding Rookie Award. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/11/ranking-the-cfls-most-outstanding-rookies-of-the-21st-century-no-20-11/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/12/ranking-the-cfls-most-outstanding-rookies-of-the-21st-century-no-10-1/ ***** Here Jeff Garcia discusses Cam Newton's wardrobe. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/cam-newton-responds-to-jeff-garcia-slamming-his-clothes-i-m-not-changing-the-way-i-dress/ar-BB1apRJ0 ***** Mark Kosmos has died at 75. RIP. He won four Grey Cups in eight years! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/13/cfl-mourns-loss-four-time-grey-cup-champion-lb-mark-kosmos/ https://www.tsn.ca/multiple-grey-cup-champion-linebacker-mark-kosmos-passes-away-at-the-age-of-75-1.1551761 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Happy 11/18 Birthday to... Warren Moon (1956) JC Watts (1957) Rocket Ismail (1969) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Continuing on with our catching up... Here is more on the upcoming draft procedures. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/09/cfl-scouts-personnel-experts-react-to-changes-random-draw-for-2021-cfl-draft/ ***** The federal government has a special program for people who have lost work due to the Covid-19. The teams are not contributing sums for players who changed teams. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/13/teams-stop-covering-25-percent-cews-shortfall-for-players-who-switched-franchises-union/ ***** The Argos have introduced their new logo. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/16/back-boat-argos-set-sail-modern-take-classic-logo/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/16/argos-sailing-with-modernized-boat-as-primary-logo/ ***** The McGill Redmen will now call themselves the Redbirds. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/17/mcgill-university-selects-new-name-for-varsity-teams/ ***** The union is demanding that the league commit to playing next year. I don't blame them, but I don't know what position they are in to do anything about it if the league declines to make the commitment. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/17/cfl-players-association-wants-hard-commitment-from-league-to-play-2021-season/ ***** The Hall of Fame, the league and the Bombers have for the first time assembled footage of the 1994 game when Matt Dunigan threw for 713 yards. This game has always been famous because it wasn't televised. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/06/oleary-bombers-finally-get-see-dunigans-record-setting-game/ ***** The Argos have set up a bracket like March Madness which includes only their Grey Cup teams. Fans are voting accordingly. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/16/argos-launch-grey-cup-showdown-find-ultimate-championship/ ***** TSN has its own bracket of Grey Cup champions. https://www.tsn.ca/the-greatest-grey-cup-champion-finalists-1.1551111 https://www.tsn.ca/the-greatest-grey-cup-champion-semi-final-1981-edmonton-vs-1995-stallions-1.1552485 https://www.tsn.ca/greatest-grey-cup-champion-semi-final-1997-argonauts-vs-1948-stampeders-1.1552529 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Let's all sing September Song. It's been a long, long time... The league has generated a lot of stories since I last posted five weeks ago, but most of them have just been fluff. So for the foreseeable future, I will focus on the more interesting items. Paul LaPolice announced the new Ottawa coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/18/redblacks-unveil-2021-coaching-and-football-operations-staff/ ***** The league has announced the 2021 schedule. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/19/cfl-to-release-non-traditional-schedule-on-friday/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/defending-the-grey-cup-blue-bombers-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/road-to-playing-in-the-grey-cup-at-home-ticats-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/new-era-edmonton-football-team-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/cowtown-countdown-stampeders-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/restore-the-roar-bc-lions-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/saskatchewan-roughriders-roll-out-2021-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/setting-sail-toronto-argonauts-unveil-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/bird-gang-montreal-alouettes-release-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2020/11/20/coming-back-from-covid-19-cfl-comeback-schedule-for-2021-season/ ***** Here are nominations for the best teams to not win the Grey Cup. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/21/the-eight-best-cfl-teams-not-to-win-a-grey-cup/ ***** The order for the draft was determined by lottery, and Hamilton will get the first pick. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-awarded-first-overall-pick-in-2021-cfl-draft-following-random-draw/ ***** Edmonton is asking its fans for name suggestions. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/23/edmonton-football-team-calls-for-name-suggestions-from-fans/ https://3downnation.com/2020/12/02/10-most-popular-edmonton-football-team-name-submissions-from-fans/ https://3downnation.com/2020/12/04/edmonton-football-team-president-chris-presson-new-name-not-a-popularity-contest/ ***** New reps have been elected for the union. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/27/riders-veteran-charleston-hughes-among-newly-elected-cflpa-player-representatives/ ***** SkyDome/Rogers Centre will be demolished. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/27/former-home-of-the-toronto-argonauts-rogers-centre-to-be-demolished-report/ ***** Over 75 prospects have opted out of this year's draft. https://3downnation.com/2020/11/30/over-75-prospects-have-already-opted-out-of-2021-cfl-draft/ ***** The Als announced their coaching staff, which will include Barron Miles. https://3downnation.com/2020/12/02/alouettes-name-barron-miles-defensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2020/12/02/alouettes-promote-luc-brodeur-jourdain-to-offensive-line-coach/ ***** Here is the list of the pending free agents. https://3downnation.com/2020/12/04/comprehensive-pending-2021-cfl-free-agent-list/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Happy New Year! I think this thread has received over 750 views in the past two weeks. I have no idea who is checking in, but I hope they look around at all the board has to offer. Mike Pringle says that he urged The Don to sign Lawrence Phillips. Matthews then benched him in favor of Phillips! https://3downnation.com/2020/12/28/mike-pringle-lobbied-for-alouettes-to-hire-don-matthews-who-then-benched-him-for-lawrence-phillips/ ***** Here isa video of Jake Reinhart (the Argos' longest-tenured player) preparing for this year by squatting buckets of concrete, outside in the snow, topless. https://3downnation.com/2020/12/28/radically-canadian-argos-long-snapper-jake-reinhart-squats-topless-with-buckets-of-concrete-in-the-snow/ ***** Orlondo Steinauer announced Hamilton's 2021 coaching staff. Jim Barker will not be back. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/01/head-coach-orlondo-steinauer-finalizes-ticats-2021-coaching-staff/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/01/longtime-cfl-coach-personnel-man-jim-barker-not-back-with-ticats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/01/ticats-finalize-2021-coaching-staff/ ***** John Hodge ranks the Top 20 pending free agents. #1 is Jeremiah Masoli. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/01/3downnations-top-20-pending-cfl-free-agents/ ***** Texas has hired Steve Sarkisian as their new head coach. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/02/former-riders-quarterback-steve-sarkisian-hired-as-university-of-texas-head-coach/ ***** Jonathan Rose has signed with Edmonton. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/04/edmonton-signs-two-time-east-division-all-star-defensive-back-jonathan-rose/ ***** Lirim Hajrullahu has signed with Carolina. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/04/canadian-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu-signs-futures-contract-with-carolina-panthers/ ***** Winston Rose has signed with Cincinnati. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/05/former-cfl-all-star-defensive-back-winston-rose-signs-futures-contract-with-cincinnati-bengals/ ***** Derek Dennis has signed with Edmonton. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/07/edmonton-football-team-signs-former-most-outstanding-offensive-lineman-derek-dennis/ ***** Derel Walker has rejoined Edmonton after a year with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/07/edmonton-football-team-signs-former-most-outstanding-offensive-lineman-derek-dennis/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/08/edmonton-signing-derel-walker-means-greg-ellingson-becomes-most-intriguing-available-playmaker-in-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/08/official-edmonton-signs-coveted-receiver-derel-walker/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/09/derel-walker-takes-almost-100000-pay-reduction-on-new-contract-with-edmonton/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/12/after-frustrating-2019-season-with-argos-derel-walker-returns-to-second-home-in-edmonton/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/08/welcoming-back-walker-star-receiver-returns-edmonton/ ***** With the Christmas shopping season over, Edmonton has stopped selling items which have the word "Eskimos." https://3downnation.com/2021/01/09/edmonton-football-team-no-longer-selling-merchandise-featuring-old-name/ ***** Marcus Sayles has signed with BC. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/09/former-bombers-defensive-back-marcus-sayles-signs-with-b-c-lions-report/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/10/official-lions-sign-west-division-all-star-defensive-back-marcus-sayles/ ***** Josh Smith looks at Hamilton's 2021 schedule. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/11/home-in-the-hammer-the-good-and-bad-of-the-ticats-2021-schedule/ ***** Blair Smith has signed with Sask. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/12/riders-sign-former-edmonton-national-linebacker-blair-smith/ ***** JC Abbott looks at the best (offense) Canadians playing in the NCAA. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/12/abbotts-2020-ncaa-all-canadians-offence/ ***** Anthony Cioffi has signed with BC. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/13/former-redblacks-strong-side-linebacker-anthony-cioffi-signs-with-b-c-lions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 The league will have a new Grey Cup on Demand portal starting Jan. 28. They are in the process of whittling down every game to 40-minute clips - all the plays with no replays and banter. It will be every game since 1954, plus highlights of '46, '48, '50 and '52. I can't wait! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/10/cfl-introduces-grey-cup-demand-portal-powered-marks/ ***** Here is a look at the first Grey Cup Final. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/04/time-capsule-look-first-grey-cup/ ***** TSN named the '81 Eskimos the best Grey Cup winning team. That was their fourth of five consecutive championships. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/21/edmontons-1981-squad-named-top-grey-cup-team-tsn/ ***** Here is a look at Hamilton's plans for this year's Grey Cup Festival logo. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/11/21/uniquely-hamilton-ticats-introduce-108th-grey-cup-brand/ ***** Here are videos of the most unusual plays of the past four seasons. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/31/bizarre-plays-last-4-years/ ***** JC Abbott looks at the best (defense) Canadians playing in the NCAA. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/14/abbotts-2020-ncaa-all-canadians-defence/ ***** The Halifax government has discontinued its ballpark project. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/13/halifax-regional-municipality-decides-to-discontinue-atlantic-schooners-stadium-project/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) Here's a big surprise. Scott Milanovich has resigned as Edmonton's head coach. It looks like he will join Indianapolis's staff. Marcus Brady was named the Indianapolis OC last week. And who should throw his hat into the ring to replace Milanovich? Chris Jones! https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/25/milanovich-resigns-edmontons-head-coach/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/cfl-coach-scott-milanovich-leaves-edmonton-for-nfl-without-coaching-single-game-1.5886966 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/25/scott-milanovich-resigns-as-head-coach-of-edmonton-football-team-report/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/25/edmonton-head-coach-scott-milanovich-becomes-candidate-to-join-marcus-brady-with-indianapolis-colts/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/25/chris-jones-expresses-interest-in-edmontons-head-coaching-job/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/18/former-cfl-head-coach-chris-jones-was-part-of-a-miraculous-turnaround-with-the-browns/ ***** Steve Molnar has died at 73. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/17/longtime-saskatchewan-roughriders-fullback-steve-molnar-has-passed-away/ ***** Bruce Bennett has died at 77. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/18/riders-plaza-of-honour-member-defensive-back-bruce-bennett-passes-away-at-77-years-old/ ***** John Hodge has released his first mock draft of the year. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/18/john-hodges-2021-cfl-mock-draft-1-0/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/25/steinbergs-mmqb-21-draft-set-interesting-ever/ ***** The Scouting Bureau has released its Winter Edition rankings. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/20/alaric-jackson-tops-winter-scouting-bureau-rankings/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/20/2021-cfl-scouting-bureau-top-20-prospect-rankings-winter-edition/ ***** Trey Rutherford has decided to retire to join the police force. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/20/answering-the-call-why-i-am-retiring-at-the-age-of-25/ ***** Pending free agent Jeremiah Masoli has released a video intending to show that he has fully recovered from his ACL injury. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/20/jeremiah-masoli-workout-video-proof-ticats-pending-free-agent-qb-fully-recovered-from-torn-acl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/25/fa-wanted-returning-star-pivot/ ***** Tom Gamble, Danny Maciocia's Assistant GM in Montreal, has left the team to join Jacksonville. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/21/alouettes-assistant-gm-tom-gamble-hired-by-jacksonville-jaguars/ ***** This year's combine will be done via internet video rather than in person. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/22/cfl-combine-presented-new-era-goes-virtual/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-combine-will-be-virtual-in-2021-1.1582766 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/22/cfl-opts-for-virtual-2021-combine/ ***** The global draft will be April 15. These are the Europeans and Mexicans. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/23/cfl-to-hold-2021-global-draft-in-april/ ***** Jeff Reinebold reminisces about his days with Las Vegas. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/24/jeff-reinebold-remembers-practicing-in-a-parking-lot-with-the-las-vegas-posse-ron-meyers-gambling/ ***** The Argos signed a former Pittsburgh player named Martavis Bryant, who has been suspended in the NFL since December, 2018. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/argos-sign-ex-nfler-martavis-bryant-1.5886785 https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-sign-former-pittsburgh-steelers-oakland-raiders-wr-martavis-bryant-1.1582555 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/25/toronto-argonauts-sign-former-nfl-receiver-martavis-bryant/ ***** Here the league's website looks at the free agent situation. Feb. 9 is the day. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/21/cfl-cas-top-30-pending-free-agents-6/ https://www.cfl.ca/fa21/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/21/nye-grading-free-agency-moves-every-team-far/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/19/great-debate-no-1-pending-free-agent-3/ ***** The Riders released Kenny Stafford, who is a pending free agent anyway. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/20/riders-release-receiver-kenny-stafford/ ***** When I posted the previous post Jan. 14, this thread had 153,048 views. Today it has 154,560. So in 12 days it got 1,512 views. Would that make us an "influencer?" How many more is needed to be in Kylie Jenner territory? Edited January 26, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 The Grey Cup portal is up and running! I'm going to start with the earliest. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/28/first-installment-games-available-grey-cup-demand-portal/ https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand/ ***** Scott Milanovich was the highest paid coach in the league. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/26/scott-milanovich-was-the-highest-paid-head-coach-in-the-cfl-but-still-left-edmonton-for-the-nfl/ ***** Jeremiah Masoli has decided to return to Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/27/not-going-anywhere-masoli-ticats-agree-extension/ https://www.tsn.ca/hamilton-tiger-cats-re-sign-quarterback-jeremiah-masoli-1.1583616 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/27/tiger-cats-re-sign-franchise-quarterback-jeremiah-masoli/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/27/jeremiah-masoli-earns-125000-signing-bonus-on-extension-with-ticats/ ***** Shane Bergman has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/27/ol-shane-bergman-announces-retirement/ https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-canadian-ol-shane-bergman-retires-1.1583683 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/27/all-star-offensive-lineman-shane-bergman-announces-retirement-at-age-30/ ***** Marshall Ferguson looks at the free agent quarterbacks and running backs. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/27/ferguson-plenty-high-calibre-pending-free-agent-qbs-rbs-available/ Matt Nichols and Nick Arbuckle are still unsigned. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/with-masoli-signed-two-key-qb-contracts-remain-unresolved-ahead-of-free-agency~2128280 ***** Winnipeg has traded Cody Speller to Toronto for a draft pick. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/27/argos-acquire-speller-trade-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-acquire-canadian-ol-cody-speller-from-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.1583819 ***** Today the view count is at 154,905. That means 345 views in 2.5 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Some big news over the weekend. All of the teams have been renegotiating their contracts downward. No one is getting their roster bonus. Instead, the teams said, "If you agree to the pay cut, we will pay you the roster bonus sum as a signing bonus. If you don't agree, we will release you. Yesterday was Roster Bonus Day. Here is the Top Ten list of players who still had roster bonuses coming. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/30/ten-cfl-players-with-roster-bonuses-scheduled-for-february-1/ Matt Nichols rejected Toronto's offer, and Nick Arbuckle rejected Ottawa's. So both were released, and signed with each other's team. You will recall that both Nichols and Arbuckle signed as free agents last year, so neither ever played a game for those two teams. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/31/argos-release-quarterback-matt-nichols/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/31/toronto-argonauts-release-quarterback-matt-nichols/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/31/redblacks-sign-nichols-release-arbuckle/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/redblacks-qb-nichols-arbuckle-cfl-moves-1.5895647 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/31/veteran-quarterback-matt-nichols-signs-with-ottawa-redblacks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/01/redblacks-gm-marcel-desjardins-didnt-let-personal-circumstances-dictate-quarterback-decision/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/02/following-quarterback-switch-redblacks-fans-are-questioning-gm-marcel-desjardins/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/02/redblacks-quarterback-matt-nichols-has-200000-reasons-to-hope-for-a-cfl-season-in-2021/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/31/argos-sign-former-redblacks-stampeders-quarterback-nick-arbuckle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/argonauts-ink-quarterback-nick-arbuckle/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/01/official-argos-sign-quarterback-nick-arbuckle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/02/ferguson-nichols-arbuckle-swap-means-teams/ ***** Anthony Calvillo is back on the Alouettes' payroll as a "team ambassador." https://3downnation.com/2021/01/29/montreal-alouettes-hire-legendary-quarterback-anthony-calvillo-as-team-ambassador/ ***** Calgary traded Eric Rogers, Cordarro Law and Robertson Daniel to Toronto for draft picks. This is huge for the Argos, assuming that they can sign the players, and assuming that the three still have some gas left in the tank. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/31/argos-acquire-rights-three-including-rogers-trade-stamps/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argos-acquire-eric-rogers-from-calgary-stampeders-1.1585771 https://3downnation.com/2021/01/30/stampeders-argos-complete-trade-involving-star-receiver-eric-rogers-prior-to-2021-cfl-free-agency/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/toronto-argonauts-sign-eric-rogers/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/01/argos-officially-sign-star-receiver-eric-rogers-after-trade/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-argos-finalize-deal-with-qb-nick-arbuckle-sign-former-all-star-eric-rogers-1.1585829 ***** The official free agency date is Feb. 9, but starting yesterday all of the teams may negotiate with the pending free agents. https://3downnation.com/2021/01/31/the-cfls-free-agency-negotiation-window-has-opened/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/free-agency-cfl-pandemic-challenges-2021-1.5896999 ***** Bo Lokombo has signed with BC. I like him. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/lions-sign-lokombo-extend-gyzylak-messam/ https://3downnation.com/2021/01/31/canadian-linebacker-bo-lokombo-signs-with-b-c-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/bc-lions-re-sign-all-star-receiver-bryan-burnham-bring-back-lb-bo-lokombo-for-third-stint-1.1586100 ***** Edmonton hired Jaime Elizondo to be their new head coach. Also their offensive coordinator. Also their quarterbacks coach. That sounds like too many duties to me. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/edmonton-names-jaime-elizondo-head-coach/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-football-team-hires-jaime-elizondo-as-new-head-coach-1.5895959 https://3downnation.com/2021/02/01/edmonton-football-team-names-jaime-elizondo-head-coach/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/elizondo-introduced-as-new-head-coach-in-edmonton/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/elizondo-thrilled-work-familiar-faces-edmonton/ ***** Aaron Crawford has signed with Calgary. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/02/stampeders-sign-former-ticats-long-snapper-aaron-crawford/ ***** Almondo Sewell will not return to Edmonton. I like him, too. https://www.tsn.ca/all-star-dt-almondo-sewell-says-goodbye-to-ee-football-team-1.1586612 https://3downnation.com/2021/02/02/veteran-defensive-lineman-almondo-sewell-bids-farewell-to-edmonton/ ***** Jamie Nye lists his Top Ten Canadian pending free agents. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/29/nye-top-10-canadian-pending-free-agents/ ***** Winnipeg has let go Micah Awe. He's another one I like. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/31/bombers-release-lb-micah-awe/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-lb-micah-awe-1.1585740 ***** Edmonton has let go Ricky Collins, Jr. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/01/31/edmonton-signs-randy-richards-releases-collins-jr/ ***** Terrell Sinkfield has signed with Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/02/argos-extend-nevis-sign-three-including-sinkfield/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-re-sign-dt-drake-nevis-add-wr-terrell-sinkfield-1.1586750 ***** I watched the short film of the 1946 Grey Cup the other day. I was struck by how close the hashmarks were to the sideline. I was surprised to learn last year that the teams did not have white or visitors' uniforms until the early '50s when the games began to be televised. The fans watching their black and white TV sets could not tell the teams apart! https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand-list/ ***** Today's view count is 155,291, which means 386 since Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Let's catch up a little bit. Here's the situation in a nutshell. Feb. 9 was Free Agency Day. A number of big names changed teams that day, but there has been very little news since. There is no salary cap during the off-season. The Argos signed by far the greatest number of familiar names. So many, in fact, that it is doubtful they will all make the team. ***** From above... Calgary traded Eric Rogers, Cordarro Law and Robertson Daniel to Toronto for draft picks. This is huge for the Argos, assuming that they can sign the players, and assuming that the three still have some gas left in the tank. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/01/toronto-argonauts-sign-eric-rogers/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/01/argos-officially-sign-star-receiver-eric-rogers-after-trade/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-argos-finalize-deal-with-qb-nick-arbuckle-sign-former-all-star-eric-rogers-1.1585829 The Argos promptly signed Law and Daniel as well. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/04/riding-wave-recapping-argos-busy-week/ Charleston Hughes https://3downnation.com/2021/02/04/argos-sign-former-riders-star-defensive-end-charleston-hughes/ John White https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/argos-sign-veteran-running-back-john-white/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-free-agency-feb9-1.5907229 ***** Shawn Lemon signed with Edmonton. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/03/edmonton-signs-proven-pass-rusher-shawn-lemon/ ***** I have found a weekly column of anonymous gossip called Insider Talk. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/03/insider-talk-cfl-free-agency-tampering-marcel-desjardins-blatant-mismanagement/ ***** Montreal let go John Bowman. He has not decided whether to retire. The team plans to have a day to honor him. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/05/alouettes-part-ways-with-franchise-sack-leader-john-bowman/ ***** Jovan Santos-Knox has signed with Hamilton. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/06/ticats-sign-athletic-linebacker-jovan-santos-knox/ ***** Aaron Grymes has signed with Edmonton. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/06/edmonton-football-team-signs-veteran-defensive-back-aaron-grymes/ ***** Baltimore has hired Tee Martin to be their receivers coach. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/06/former-cfl-qb-tee-martin-hired-as-baltimore-ravens-wr-coach/ ***** David Foucault has signed with Montreal. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/08/alouettes-sign-veteran-canadian-offensive-lineman-david-foucault/ ***** Brad Erdos has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/08/veteran-calgary-stampeders-offensive-lineman-brad-erdos-retires-from-the-cfl/ ***** Chris Ackie is joining Montreal. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/08/canadian-linebacker-chris-ackie-to-sign-with-montreal-alouettes/ ***** Larry Dean has signed with Sask. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/riders-sign-productive-veteran-linebacker-larry-dean/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/10/stalwart-linebacker-larry-dean-made-the-best-business-decision-signing-with-the-riders/ ***** Shaq Cooper has signed with BC. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/b-c-lions-sign-running-back-shaq-cooper/ ***** Nick Usher signed with Montreal. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/alouettes-sign-up-and-coming-pass-rusher-nick-usher/ ***** Michael O'Connor, the league's most promising Canadian quarterback, has signed with Calgary. That means he gets to learn from Dave Dickenson. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/stampeders-sign-canadian-quarterback-michael-oconnor/ ***** Lucky Whitehead has signed with BC. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/b-c-lions-sign-receiver-explosive-return-specialist-lucky-whitehead/ ***** James Wilder, Jr., has come out of retirement to play for Edmonton. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/wilder-wilder-west-edmonton-signs-running-back-james-wilder-jr/ ***** Patrick Levels has signed with Montreal. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/09/levelled-alouettes-bring-back-strong-side-linebacker-patrick-levels/ ***** Solomon Elimimian has retired. You will recall that he is the only defensive player to win the Most Outstanding Player Award. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-solomon-elimimian-retires-1.5907804 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/fa-surprise-solomon-elimimian-announces-retirement/ https://www.tsn.ca/solomon-elimimian-i-came-i-saw-and-i-thrived-1.1590496 ***** Today's view count: 156,007. ***** More soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) Daniel Petermann has signed with Ottawa. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/10/redblacks-add-canadian-wr-daniel-petermann/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/10/former-bombers-canadian-receiver-daniel-petermann-signs-with-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** Bryant Mitchell has signed with Winnipeg. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/10/bombers-sign-receiver-bryant-mitchell-one-year-deal/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/10/bombers-sign-veteran-cfl-nfl-receiver-bryant-mitchell/ ***** Jason Lauzon-Leguin has signed with Montreal. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/10/als-load-locals-including-ol-lauzon-seguin/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/10/alouettes-sign-former-redblacks-canadian-offensive-lineman-jason-lauzon-seguin/ ***** Evan Johnson has signed with Sask. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/riders-bring-ol-evan-johnson-home-sask/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/10/regina-native-offensive-lineman-evan-johnson-lives-out-childhood-dream-by-signing-with-riders/ ***** Natey Adjei has signed with Montreal. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/11/alouettes-ink-national-wr-natey-adjei/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/11/alouettes-officially-sign-canadian-receiver-all-ball-podcast-host-natey-adjei/ ***** Recent Insider Talk columns. I enjoy these. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/11/insider-talk-free-agency-market-crash-the-cfls-new-highest-paid-non-quarterback/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/17/insider-talk-edmontons-cap-ottawas-stasis-the-best-free-agent-signing/ ***** I like to see this sort of thing, and wish it happened more often - an old guy trying his hand in the Canadian league before hanging it up. 31-year-old Kendall Wright was the 20th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft, and he has now signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/12/argos-sign-former-first-round-nfl-pick-receiver-kendall-wright/ ***** Speaking of old guys, 36-year-old Odell Willis has signed with Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/12/argos-sign-six-including-odell-willis-fabion-foote/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/12/mayor-of-the-six-argonauts-sign-veteran-defensive-end-odell-willis/ ***** Kevin Francis has signed with Sask. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/12/riders-sign-canadian-lb-kevin-francis/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/12/riders-sign-veteran-canadian-linebacker-kevin-francis/ ***** Micah Johnson has signed with Sask. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/back-green-riders-micah-johnson-agree-one-year-deal/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/12/salary-cap-shuffle-brought-beast-defensive-lineman-micah-johnson-back-to-riders/ ***** Micah Awe, a favorite of mine, has signed with Ottawa. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/12/redblacks-ink-american-lb-micah-awe/ ***** BC has let Brett Boyko go. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/12/b-c-lions-cut-much-maligned-tackle-brett-boyko/ ***** Ettore Lattanzio has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/12/ottawa-fan-favourite-ettore-lattanzio-retires-from-the-redblacks/ ***** Orlondo Steinauer says that Jeremiah Masoli and Dane Evans will compete for the starting job. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/13/quarterbacks-jeremiah-masoli-and-dane-evans-are-going-to-compete-for-ticats-starting-qb-job/ ***** Almondo Sewell has signed with Montreal. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/migrating-east-sewell-agrees-terms-alouettes/ ***** Twins Justin and Jordan Herdman-Reed have both signed with Sask. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/herdman-brothers-reunite-saskatchewan/ ***** Antonio Pipkin has signed with Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/argos-add-qb-depth-sign-antonio-pipkin/ ***** 32-year-old Stefan Charles was drafted by Edmonton eight years ago, but he has been playing in the NFL instead. Late in 2019 he signed with the Eskimos, and he has now signed with Ottawa. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/capital-bound-dt-stefan-charles-signs-ottawa/ ***** Ciante Evans has signed with Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/09/ticats-bolster-defensive-backfield-ciante-evans/ ***** Kenny Shaw has signed with Edmonton. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/10/edmonton-kenny-shaw-agree-contract/ ***** Cameron Judge has signed with Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/17/argos-sign-canadian-lb-cameron-judge/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/18/fa21-judge-ready-for-fresh-start-in-toronto/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/17/argos-sign-former-riders-ratio-breaking-canadian-linebacker-cameron-judge/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/16/why-the-departure-of-cameron-judge-hurts-the-riders-more-than-charleston-hughes/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/18/riders-lack-of-patience-surprised-canadian-lb-cameron-judge-while-argos-understanding-appreciated/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-sign-canadian-lb-cameron-judge-1.1594125 ***** At 73, Adam Rita has agreed to become the coach of a new team in Spain. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/14/long-time-cfl-coach-gm-adam-rita-named-head-coach-of-new-spanish-team/ ***** Logan Kilgore has retired, and will become an assistant coach at Arkansas State. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/15/quarterback-logan-kilgore-accepts-coaching-position-at-arkansas-state/ ***** Paul Kozachuk has signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/17/argos-sign-former-alouettes-canadian-linebacker-paul-kozachuk/ ***** Rico Murray has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/18/rico-murray-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/18/veteran-ticats-defensive-back-rico-murray-retires-from-pro-football/ https://www.tsn.ca/hamilton-tiger-cats-db-rico-murray-announces-retirement-1.1594874 ***** The league has added the Grey Cup Finals of the 1960s to its website. https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand-list/ ***** Today's view count: 156,127 ***** More soon Edited February 25, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 The Grey Cup Finals of the 1970s are now up. https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/02/cauz-discovering-football-gems-re-watching-1954-grey-cup/ ***** We have some new Insider Talk columns to read. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/24/insider-talk-edmontons-culture-murrays-retirement-brett-boyko/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/03/insider-talk-regina-born-qb-mike-beaudry-ambrosies-priorities-the-golden-age-of-canadians-in-the-nfl/ ***** Ricky Collins, Jr., has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/25/ricky-collins-jr-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/25/1000-yard-receiver-ricky-collins-jr-has-retired-from-the-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/veteran-receiver-ricky-collins-jr-announces-retirement-1.1599526 ***** Brandon Rutley has retired. https://www.tsn.ca/montreal-alouettes-sign-quebec-natives-benoit-marion-brian-harelimana-1.1599453 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/26/brandon-rutley-announces-retirement-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/02/26/veteran-rb-brandon-rutley-retires-as-a-b-c-lion/ ***** Jim Popp is now the Assistant Head Coach at Alabama State. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/27/former-cfl-gm-jim-popp-serving-on-coaching-staff-at-alabama-state/ ***** The Argos have signed a number of free agents with NFL experience, so here is a look back at how that strategy has worked out in recent years. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/28/how-ten-nfl-stars-fared-after-coming-to-the-cfl-hint-not-good/ https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-toronto-argonauts-roll-the-dice-with-risky-nfl-centred-strategy-1.1602023 ***** Hamilton is the current favorite to win this year's Grey Cup. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/28/ticats-betting-favourite-to-win-2021-grey-cup-while-redblacks-bring-up-the-rear/ ***** Danny O'Brien has left BC's coaching staff to join Penn State's. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/01/danny-obrien-leaves-lions-accept-coaching-position-psu/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/01/former-cfl-quarterback-danny-obrien-accepts-coaching-position-at-penn-state-university/ https://www.tsn.ca/bc-lions-rb-coach-danny-o-brien-takes-job-at-penn-state-1.1600886 ***** It appears that everyone believes that there will be no 2021 season if the government prohibits fans from attending the games. The Edmonton Oilers hockey club have offered a proposal to the government to let them sell tickets. It's too early to reach conclusions, but naturally everyone in the CFL is hopeful. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/01/edmonton-oilers-putting-forth-proposal-to-allow-limited-number-of-fans-at-rogers-place/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/02/randy-ambrosie-doing-cartwheels-after-oilers-submit-proposal-for-limited-fans/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/02/edmonton-football-team-monitoring-oilers-fan-proposal-engaged-in-conversations-with-alberta-health-services/ ***** Brett Boyko has signed with Sask. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/01/riders-ink-national-ol-brett-boyko/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/01/riders-sign-saskatoon-native-offensive-lineman-brett-boyko/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/02/brett-boyko-goes-from-playing-quarterback-in-saskatoon-to-offensive-line-for-the-riders/ https://www.tsn.ca/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-canadian-ol-brett-boyko-american-db-kentrell-brice-1.1600822 ***** Now that he is with Indianapolis, Scott Milanovich is talking about the CFL's situation last year. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/04/former-edmonton-head-coach-scott-milanovich-admits-cfl-owners-were-going-to-lose-too-much-money-playing-in-2020/ ***** Chris Schultz died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday. He was only 61. RIP. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/former-argo-chris-schultz-dies-at-age-61-1.5938007 https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/longtime-cfl-on-tsn-analyst-former-nfl-and-cfl-offensive-lineman-chris-schultz-passes-away/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/cfl-hall-of-fame-linebacker-mike-oshea-will-cherish-memories-of-chris-schultz-forever/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/chris-schultz-was-made-to-play-football-or-football-was-made-for-chris-schultz-former-teammate-pinball-clemons/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/commissioner-randy-ambrosie-passing-of-chris-schultz-leaves-a-giant-sized-hole-in-the-cfl-family/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/play-by-play-partner-mike-hogan-pens-touching-tribute-to-chris-schultz/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/dave-naylor-makes-hall-of-fame-case-for-departed-friend-chris-schultz/ https://www.tsn.ca/chris-schultz-a-gentle-soul-and-true-football-lifer-1.1603214 https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/tributes-pour-in-from-across-the-canadian-sports-media-landscape-to-honour-chris-schultz/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/05/a-tweet-couldnt-reflect-the-greatness-of-my-friend-chris-schultz-paul-lapolice/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/07/veteran-broadcaster-chris-schultz-was-a-big-brother-to-fellow-cfl-on-tsn-analyst-milt-stegall/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/05/cfl-mourns-passing-chris-schultz/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/05/cfl-teams-honour-celebrate-chris-schultz/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/05/oleary-canadian-football-loses-giant-chris-schultz/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/06/landry-favourite-chris-schultz-story/ https://www.tsn.ca/former-nfl-cfl-player-and-tsn-analyst-chris-schultz-passes-away-at-61-1.1602945 ***** Here's a recent interview with Marv Levy. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/marv-levy-cfl-alouettes-1.5929589 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/02/26/oleary-trip-footballs-memory-lane-marv-levy/ ***** Pat Steinberg writes about this year's most surprising free agent moves. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/01/steinbergs-mmqb-biggest-surprise-departures-fa/ https://www.tsn.ca/top-5-cfl-free-agent-moves-1.1603120 ***** The league is on Twitter today, asking which records will never be broken. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/07/cfl-records-live-forever/ ***** Dan Ralph says the league lost C$60-80 million last year. https://3downnation.com/2021/02/18/cfl-lost-between-60-and-80-million-through-cancelled-2020-season-report/ ***** Today's view count is 156,582. 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GA Russell Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 The Grey Cup Finals of the 1980s are now up. https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/12/oleary-hugh-campbell-81-grey-cup-comeback/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/11/nye-89-grey-cup-changed-life/ ***** The league has posted what it calls its "annual way too early power rankings. Hamilton is #1, and Ottawa is #9. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/09/way-early-power-rankings-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/09/oleary-inside-way-early-power-rankings/ ***** The league announced that it will enter into discussions with the XFL. Just what about, they didn't say. Naturally, every defeatist and pessimist in Canada went onto Twitter to say that four-down football is soon to come. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-xfl-in-discussions-potential-partnership-1.5943958 https://3downnation.com/2021/03/13/xfl-announcements-unleash-new-wave-of-canadian-inferiority-complex/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/10/cfl-exploring-opportunities-alignment-xfl-ownership/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/10/commissioner-ambrosie-speaks-about-xfl-collaboration/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/10/oleary-randy-ambrosie-cfl-xfl-alignment-dwayne-johnson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/11/dwayne-johnson-reflects-cfls-impact-life/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/former-ticats-head-coach-june-jones-the-xfl-is-preferable-for-american-players-versus-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/xfl-president-and-ceo-jeffrey-pollack-has-tremendous-respect-for-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/cflpa-was-caught-off-guard-by-cfl-xfl-announcement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/cfl-to-explore-alignment-opportunities-with-xfl-owners/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/wade-miller-says-potential-xfl-partnership-is-not-due-to-cfls-financial-struggles/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/cfl-players-association-president-solomon-elimimian-supports-discussions-for-future-collaborations-with-the-xfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/qa-commissioner-randy-ambrosie-expects-better-financial-outcomes-if-cfl-partnered-with-xfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/the-rock-excited-for-unique-opportunity-cfl-xfl-can-potentially-create-together/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/11/theyre-going-to-go-save-a-whole-god-damned-league-pat-mcafee-thanks-former-saskatoon-player-dwayne-johnson-for-saving-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/11/ticats-caretaker-bob-young-has-strong-opinions-loosely-held-on-xfl-talks-intrigued-by-prospect-of-international-championship/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/11/stand-proud-invite-them-to-play-our-game-football-canada-president-jim-mullin-issues-statement-on-cfl-xfl-talks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/12/its-going-to-be-four-down-football-june-jones-believes-the-rock-can-pull-off-a-cfl-xfl-merger/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/12/im-not-going-to-apologize-for-it-i-refuse-to-suitor-defends-canadian-talent-in-face-of-merger-speculation/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/12/long-time-cfl-play-by-play-man-chris-cuthbert-worries-xfl-talks-are-a-deal-with-the-devil/ https://www.tsn.ca/dwayne-johnson-on-cfl-xfl-talks-can-feel-the-unique-opportunity-we-can-potentially-create-together-1.1605673 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-fans-should-brace-themselves-for-a-wave-of-change-1.1605580 ***** Tyrell Sutton has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/11/hanging-cleats-tyrell-sutton-retires-cfl/ ***** Brett Lauther has signed with Sask. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/12/roughriders-bring-back-kicker-brett-lauther/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/12/riders-bring-back-fan-favourite-kicker-brett-lauther/ https://www.tsn.ca/saskatchewan-roughriders-bring-back-kicker-brett-lauther-1.1606589 ***** Zeke O'Conner has died at 94. He was the oldest living Argo. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/08/toronto-argonauts-1952-grey-cup-hero-zeke-oconnor-passes-away-at-age-94/ ***** Chris Jones posted that he has applied for the head coach job at his high school alma mater. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/08/former-riders-head-coach-chris-jones-applies-for-south-pittsburg-high-school-head-coach-job/ ***** Edmonton has trademarked two more words for its new name: Energy and Elks. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/09/edmonton-quietly-trademarks-two-more-potential-team-names/ ***** Here is the latest Insider Talk column. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/10/insider-talk-saving-cash-betting-2021-cfl-season-timeline/ ***** Here is a book that came out a year ago. The Baltimore Stallions: The Brief, Brilliant History of the CFL Champion Franchise - $34.30 prime https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476678413 ***** Here is a book that came out in August about Birmingham's various pro teams, including the Barracudas. The Home Team: My Bromance with off Brand Football - $13.46 prime https://www.amazon.com/Home-Team-Bromance-Brand-Football/dp/0979698898/ ***** Today's view count is 156,883. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 The Grey Cup Finals of the '90s are up. https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/25/cauz-guide-biggest-moments-94-grey-cup/ ***** Guys are retiring, and moving on with their lives. They probably think it's time to get a real job. Calvin McCarty https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/14/longtime-edmonton-fb-calvin-mccarty-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/14/calvin-mccarty-retires-following-13-seasons-with-edmonton/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/26/landry-mccarty-channels-love-football-future/ Delvin Breaux https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/24/delvin-breaux-sr-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/24/longtime-hamilton-tiger-cats-defensive-back-delvin-breaux-retires-from-the-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/two-time-cfl-all-star-hamilton-tiger-cats-star-delvin-breaux-sr-retires-1.1612780 Bryant Mitchell https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/25/hanging-cleats-bryant-mitchell-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/25/bombers-receiver-bryant-mitchell-announces-his-retirement/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-wr-bryant-mitchell-retiring-from-football-1.1613492 Adrian Tracy https://www.tsn.ca/longtime-hamilton-tiger-cats-de-adrian-tracy-announces-retirement-1.1615209 https://3downnation.com/2021/03/29/veteran-cfl-defensive-lineman-adrian-tracy-retires-from-pro-football/ Jonathan Newsome https://3downnation.com/2021/03/31/cfl-defensive-end-jonathan-newsome-retires-from-professional-football/ CJ Gable https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/01/c-j-gable-retires-tiger-cat/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/01/running-back-c-j-gable-signs-one-day-contract-to-retire-as-a-hamilton-tiger-cat/ https://www.tsn.ca/veteran-rb-c-j-gable-signs-one-day-contract-with-hamilton-tiger-cats-announces-retirement-1.1616722 Jean-Gabriel Poulin https://3downnation.com/2021/04/01/canadian-linebacker-jean-gabriel-poulin-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Henoc Muamba has signed with Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/16/henoc-muamba-ends-free-agency-signs-w-argos/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/16/oleary-argos-pile-talent-intrigue-addition-muamba/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/18/muamba-spoiler-alert-going-look-good/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/16/toronto-argos-sign-star-canadian-linebacker-henoc-muamba/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/18/henoc-muamba-drawn-back-home-to-play-for-the-team-that-sparked-his-love-of-football/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/23/most-outstanding-canadian-lb-henoc-muamba-takes-over-100000-pay-cut-to-sign-with-argos/ ***** The latest gossip. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/17/insider-talk-potential-partnership-with-xfl-draws-love-hate-confusion/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/24/insider-talk-betting-losing-money-the-cfls-business-model/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/31/insider-talk-torontos-market-xfl-cfl-rules-chuba-hubbards-draft-stock/ ***** The great Stampeders GM Rogers Lehew has passed away at 92. RIP. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/18/stampeders-mourn-death-former-gm-rogers-lehew/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-calgary-stampeders-gm-rogers-lehew-obit-1.5955666 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/19/oleary-rogers-lehew-helped-shape-stamps-know/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/18/stampeders-mourn-passing-of-wall-of-fame-gm-rogers-lehew/ ***** It's time for the combines. Global https://3downnation.com/2021/03/22/cfl-unveils-participants-in-2021-global-combine/ National https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/22/combine-season-cfl-announces-combine-participants/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/22/cfl-releases-invite-list-for-2021-national-combine/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/22/ferguson-combine-stories-past/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/23/lens-iconic-cfl-combine-images/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/16/ferguson-look-back-time-great-combine-performances/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/26/combine-interview-process-presents-unique-challenges/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/25/oleary-combine-interviews-changed-goals/ ***** Here's a look at how attendance has changed over the past fifty years. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/25/how-cfl-attendance-has-changed-over-the-past-fifty-years-with-a-close-look-at-b-c-and-toronto/ ***** Former BC president Jack Farley has passed away. RIP. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/26/lions-mourn-loss-former-president-jack-farley/ https://3downnation.com/2021/03/26/b-c-lions-mourn-passing-of-former-president-jack-farley/ https://www.tsn.ca/bc-lions-announce-passing-of-former-president-jack-farley-1.1614020 ***** In the past year, the pay of executives and staff has been reduced C$6.5 million, with 215 jobs eliminated. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/26/cfl-execs-staff-have-accepted-6-5-million-in-pay-cuts-215-jobs-eliminated-since-pandemic-began/ ***** Ricky Williams recently said that he benefitted from his time with the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/27/running-back-ricky-williams-credits-pinball-clemons-time-with-argos-for-10000-yard-nfl-career/ ***** Joe Paopao will coach a Barcelona team this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/03/28/former-cfl-player-coach-joe-paopao-joins-european-league-of-footballs-barcelona-dragons/ ***** Winnipeg lost just short of C$7 million last year. https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-announce-overall-loss-of-7-million-in-2020-1.1615129 https://3downnation.com/2021/03/29/blue-bombers-lose-nearly-7-million-in-2020/ ***** This year's draft will be May 4, at 7:00 pm eastern. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/03/30/cfl-announces-date-2021-cfl-national-draft/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-national-draft-to-be-held-may-4-1.1615881 ***** Today's view count is 157,332. 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GA Russell Posted May 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) This year's draft begins in 35 minutes. You can follow it live here. https://www.cfl.ca/draft-tracker/2021/ Here are a ton of league-generated articles about the draft and the prospects. https://www.cfl.ca/everything-need-know-ahead-2021-cfl-draft/ ***** The videos of the remaining Grey Cup Finals (2000-2019) are now up. https://www.cfl.ca/grey-cup-on-demand-list/ ***** The league is very tentatively looking to start the season in August, and play the Grey Cup Final in mid-December, with the number of games reduced to 14. It all depend on what both the federal and provincial governments will allow. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-2021-season-announcement-1.5996129 ***** The Hall of Fame has announced this year's inductees: Nik Lewis Will Johnson Orlondo Steinauer Mike Walker Don Wilson Marv Levy Doug Mitchell https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl ***** Today's view count is 159,622. Edited May 4, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Here are some reviews and analyses of the draft. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/06/ranking-all-nine-2021-cfl-draft-classes/ https://3downnation.com/2021/05/04/grading-every-pick-in-the-2021-cfl-draft/ https://3downnation.com/2021/05/05/the-seven-best-selections-from-the-2021-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/06/landrys-5-takeaways-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/04/beyond-headlines-12-notes-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/05/fergusons-five-thoughts-21-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/05/nye-digging-riders-2021-cfl-draft-class/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-draft-recap-1.6014086 https://3downnation.com/2021/05/04/live-stream-3downnations-2021-cfl-draft-coverage/ https://3downnation.com/2021/05/05/3downnation-podcast-a-team-by-team-breakdown-of-the-2021-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/#260 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/05/recapping-the-2021-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/06/cauz-12-things-mind-21-draft/ ***** Today's view count is 159,747. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) Let's catch up on some gossip. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/07/insider-talk-pissing-off-the-rock-roster-consistency-global-draft/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/14/insider-talk-tsns-tv-contract-global-draft-big-markets-are-holding-the-cfl-back/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/21/insider-talk-eliminating-the-union-punters-galore-questionable-combine-results/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/28/insider-talk-cfl-retirements-draft-gossip-should-hamilton-trade-the-no-1-pick/ https://3downnation.com/2021/05/12/insider-talk-cfl-draft-reaction-edmontons-finances-xfl-chatter/ ***** Chris Jones has accepted his high school alma mater's offer to be their head coach. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/03/former-cfl-bench-boss-chris-jones-hired-as-south-pittsburg-high-school-head-coach/ ***** Edmonton has tweeked its logo. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/06/edmonton-football-team-quietly-changed-logo-following-2020-name-change/ ***** I have not yet figured out why Ethereum is considered so much different from Bitcoin. So after that I will take a look at what an NFT is. However, Speedy Banks is ahead of me, and has become the first in the league to offer his own NFT. I'm sure all the Ticat fans are ahead of me on this as well. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/07/reigning-most-outstanding-player-brandon-banks-first-cfl-player-to-release-nft/ ***** Today's view count is 160,191. Edited May 17, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Time for a little catching up. Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/05/19/insider-talk-canadian-coaches-draft-steals-cfl-start-date/ https://3downnation.com/2021/05/26/insider-talk-cfl-free-agency-aug-5-start-date-bullied-behind-the-scenes/ ***** Edmonton announced its coaching staff for 2021. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/07/jaime-elizondo-finalizes-edmonton-football-team-coaching-staff-for-2021-cfl-season/ ***** James Franklin has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/09/riders-backup-qb-james-franklin-retires/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/11/james-franklin-explains-his-decision-to-retire-what-i-want-is-not-football-anymore/ ***** Remember Ron Smeltzer? He will join Adam Rita and Joe Paopao in Barcelona. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/10/ron-smeltzer-becomes-third-former-cfl-head-coach-to-join-elfs-barcelona-dragons/ ***** Riley Jones has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/12/canadian-linebacker-riley-jones-retires-from-the-cfl/ ***** Ryan King has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/13/longtime-edmonton-long-snapper-ryan-king-retires-from-the-cfl/ ***** Here are some more articles about this year's Hall of Fame inductees. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/13/five-players-one-head-coach-and-one-builder-inducted-into-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-in-2021-class/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/13/cfls-all-time-receptions-leader-receiver-nik-lewis-named-first-ballot-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-inductee/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/15/first-ballot-canadian-football-hall-of-famers-are-ultra-rare-should-be-celebrated-more/ ***** The Ticats lost more than C$15 million last year. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/26/the-pandemic-will-cost-the-ticats-at-least-15-million-according-to-ceo-scott-mitchell/ ***** Rob Bagg will be inducted into the Queen's football Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/27/former-riders-receiver-rob-bagg-to-be-inducted-into-queens-football-hall-of-fame/ ***** Manny Arceneaux will play indoor football this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/29/former-cfl-all-star-receiver-manny-arceneaux-signs-with-frisco-fighters/ ***** There is a new coffee table book about the Bombers' 2019 championship season called "For the W." I haven't found it available yet. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/30/for-the-w-grey-cup-book-shortlisted-for-two-manitoba-book-awards/ ***** Doug Flutie's Maximum Football, the only video game with Canadian rules, has ceased operations. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/30/doug-fluties-maximum-football-the-only-canadian-football-video-game-has-ceased-operations/ ***** I am pleased to report that the Argos have signed McLeod Bethel-Thompson. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/31/toronto-argos-re-sign-quarterback-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/31/argos-bring-back-qb-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/31/qb-competition-brewing-toronto/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-argos-sign-veteran-quarterback-mcleoad-bethel-thompson-new-deal-1.6047997 ***** Today's view count is 166,826. Six thousand in two weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Edmonton announced today that their new nickname would be the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/01/edmonton-officially-announces-team-name-elks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/01/edmonton-president-ceo-discusses-the-change-to-elks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/01/oleary-edmonton-welcomes-new-day-elks-name/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-ee-cfl-football-name-1.6048578 https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-football-team-selects-elks-as-new-name-1.1648179 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/edmonton-football-team-to-make-important-announcement-one-weve-been-anticipating/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/spoiler-edmonton-elks-gear-appears-on-team-app/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/antler-up-elks-new-name-of-edmonton-football-team/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/the-cfl-community-reacts-to-unveiling-of-edmonton-elks-name-logo/ ***** Today's view count is 166,854. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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