GA Russell Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/06/02/insider-talk-arbuckle-vs-bethel-thompson-raiches-promotion-2021-cfl-season/ ***** Chris Edwards has signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/argos-sign-versatile-strong-side-linebacker-defensive-back-chris-edwards/ ***** Edmonton lost C$7.1 million last year. I would like to see a bit of a breakdown explaining how the teams could lose so much money without playing. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/11/edmonton-football-team-posts-7-1-million-loss-in-2020/ ***** Duron Carter will coach high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/12/former-cfl-star-duron-carter-hired-by-north-palm-beach-prep/ ***** Toronto announced its coaching staff for 2021. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/14/argonauts-unveil-2021-coaching-staff/ ***** Jalen Saunders was in a big car accident. No word yet on whether he will be able to return. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/16/scary-car-crash-puts-cfl-receiver-jalen-saunders-in-hospital/ ***** The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted the entire 2013 Rider team for winning the Grey Cup. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/20/2013-grey-cup-champion-saskatchewan-roughriders-inducted-into-saskatchewan-sports-hall-of-fame/ ***** Santino Filoso here discusses what he considers to be Ottawa's 14 most impressive single-game performances. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/23/the-most-impressive-single-game-performances-in-ottawa-football-history/ ***** The league is currently planning to start the season August 5. BC has notified its players to begin quarantining July 2. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/26/lions-telling-players-to-start-quarantining-july-2-for-training-camp-in-kamloops-report/ ***** Today's view count is 166,880. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 The Board of Governors will have a conference call Monday (June 14) to make a definite decision to begin the season August 5. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/08/cfl-schedules-june-14-board-of-governors-call-to-vote-on-proposed-august-5-season-start-date/ https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-league-board-of-governors-expected-to-vote-on-aug-5-season-start-date-1.1651418 ***** This week's gossip. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/09/insider-talk-usfls-effect-on-the-cfl-mcleod-bethel-thompsons-bonus-trivel-pintos-charge/ ***** Here is a great link for bios of this year's Hall of Fame inductees. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/13/canadian-football-hall-fame-unveils-class-2021/ ***** Here are roundups of this year's rosters and free agent signings. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ https://www.cfl.ca/category/2021-free-agency/ ***** The season previews have begun! https://www.cfl.ca/category/season-preview/ ***** The union has approved amendments to the collective bargaining agreement relevant to this year's unusual circumstances such as quarantining and the shortened season. https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-league-players-association-passes-cba-amendments-for-2021-1.1652686 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/10/cflpa-releases-statement-on-ratification-of-amended-cba/ ***** Today's view count is 167,314. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) The Board of Governors voted today to proceed with plans to start the 14-game season August 5. The Grey Cup Final will be December 12. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/14/good-go-board-approves-21-season-cfl-kicks-off-aug-5/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-votes-to-start-season-1.6065053 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-board-of-governors-vote-in-favour-of-14-game-season-1.1654435 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/cfl-board-of-governors-vote-yes-approve-14-game-season-beginning-august-5/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/randy-ambrosie-having-fans-in-stands-made-vote-to-play-in-2021-enthusiastically-unanimous/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/cflpa-we-are-pleased-the-cfl-board-of-governors-did-the-right-thing/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/the-cfl-community-reacts-to-the-approval-of-a-14-game-2021-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/14/oleary-light-end-tunnel-cfl-fans/ ***** Today's view count is 167,564. Edited June 15, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) "Happy Dominion Day!" as Lord Grey used to say. The league has released its 2021 schedule. No exhibition games! https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2021/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/15/circle-calendars-cfl-releases-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/comeback-szn-cfl-finalizes-schedule-for-shortened-2021-season/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-schedule-2021-aug-5-opener-1.6066300 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/16/landrys-5-takeaways-cfl-schedule-release/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/roar-restored-by-the-shore-wild-west-showdowns-highlight-bc-lions-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/cowtown-countdown-stampeders-2021-schedule-features-two-visits-from-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-unveil-2021-schedule-including-season-opening-grey-cup-rematch/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/elks-season-is-open-edmonton-etches-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/ticats-know-trail-to-108th-grey-cup-in-hamilton-with-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/return-of-the-riders-saskatchewan-sets-out-2021-regular-season-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/seven-thoughts-on-the-redblacks-2021-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/19/argonauts-politely-challenged-by-tough-early-schedule-pinball/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/15/oleary-5-games-watch-2021-schedule/ ***** As expected, qu9ite a number of guys are deciding to retire. The biggest names are Brad Sinopoli and Derek Dennis. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/redblacks-move-star-receiver-jalen-saunders-to-retired-list-following-car-accident/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/kicker-justin-medlock-not-expected-to-return-for-bombers-canadian-rookie-liegghio-to-assume-role/ ***** The latest gossip. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/insider-talk-cfl-revenue-sharing-player-retirements-riders-quarterbacks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/30/insider-talk-calgarys-receivers-american-draft-sloppy-football/ ***** The ballots for this year's College Football Hall of Fame election are out, and the names of both Matt Dunigan and Michael Bishop are on them! https://3downnation.com/2021/06/12/michael-bishop-matt-dunigan-among-cfl-stars-nominated-for-2022-college-football-hall-of-fame-induction-vote/ ***** Many Edmonton fans continue to prefer the name Eskimos. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/12/a-lot-of-hate-has-been-directed-natan-obeds-way-for-speaking-out-against-former-edmonton-football-team-name/ ***** John Hodge has composed an all-time all-star team made up of Canadian players. Offence https://3downnation.com/2021/06/13/o-canada-the-cfls-all-time-roster-of-canadians-offence/ Defence https://3downnation.com/2021/06/19/o-canada-the-cfls-all-time-roster-of-canadians-defence/ ***** Calgary has finalized its coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/stamps-add-ex-alouettes-defensive-coordinator-bob-slowik-to-coaching-staff/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/17/stamps-round-2021-coaching-staff/ ***** This year's Vanier Cup Final will be in Quebec City. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/laval-named-host-of-the-56th-vanier-cup-championship/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/17/laval-host-56th-vanier-cup-championship/ ***** Craig Dickinson expects that many players will be out of shape after not playing for more than a year and a half, so he anticipates that there will some surprising names that get cut. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/riders-hc-craig-dickenson-predicts-surprise-cuts-warns-unprepared-players-are-not-going-to-last-training-camp/ ***** Take a look at this video of Edmonton's Shai Ross! https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/elks-receiver-shai-ross-performs-insane-mid-air-oreo-dunk-in-viral-video/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/18/youll-never-dunk-oreo-way-shai-ross/ ***** Rick Mohr has passed away at 61. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/argos-saddened-by-passing-of-1983-cfl-all-star-rick-mohr/ ***** In honor of their 75th anniversary, Calgary's jerseys will be similar to their originals. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/stampeders-unveil-new-75th-anniversary-jerseys/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/18/need-see-stampeders-new-jerseys/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/18/stamps-75th-jersey-the-tradition-will-continue/ ***** Many more team previews since the last time. https://www.cfl.ca/videos/analysis/ ***** More soon. Today's view count is 168,878. Edited July 2, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 I hope everyone is enjoying his extra day off! Let's continue with the recently announced retirements. I think that Winnipeg is going to miss Justin Medlock. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/27/ten-cfl-players-you-forgot-retired/ Chad Geter (to join the US Air Force!) https://3downnation.com/2021/06/21/riders-defensive-lineman-chad-geter-retires-to-join-united-states-air-force/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/21/roughriders-sign-terrell-jana-two-others/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/22/one-time-most-outstanding-offensive-lineman-derek-dennis-decides-not-to-play-for-elks-in-2021/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/22/derek-dennis-announces-will-not-play-2021/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/elks-canadian-defensive-lineman-evan-machibroda-placed-on-retirement-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/elks-add-trio-draft-picks-add-derek-dennis-2-retired-list/ https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-elks-derek-dennis-retired-1.1659114 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/two-time-grey-cup-champion-and-star-canadian-receiver-brad-sinopoli-retires-from-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/24/what-brad-sinopoli-meant-to-ottawa-and-how-the-redblacks-move-forward-without-the-canadian-star/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/ferguson-celebrating-cfl-treasure-brad-sinopoli/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/steinbergs-mmqb-truly-remarkable-career-brad-sinopoli/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-ottawa-redblacks-brad-sinopoli-retires-1.1658984 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/24/longtime-ticats-defensive-back-courtney-stephen-announces-retirement/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/24/courtney-stephen-announces-retirement-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/hamilton-tiger-cats-courtney-stephen-retires-1.1659614 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/24/roughriders-offensive-lineman-takoby-cofield-retires-from-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/25/canadian-receiver-anthony-parker-retires-from-edmonton-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/28/riders-perennial-all-star-ol-brendon-labatte-will-not-play-in-2021/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/29/the-riders-will-miss-saskie-offensive-lineman-brendon-labatte/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/riders-ol-labatte-miss-2021-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/CFL/video/the-ask-has-never-been-bigger-and-the-reward-has-never-been-less~2232732 https://www.tsn.ca/saskatchewan-roughriders-brendon-labatte-out-2021-1.1661360 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/22/natey-adjei-one-six-als-players-retire-seven-released/ https://www.tsn.ca/natey-adjei-retires-cfl-montreal-alouettes-1.1658684 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/taylor-loffler-announces-retirement-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-db-taylor-loffler-retires-from-cfl-1.1658777 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/elks-announce-stafford-returns-edmonton-elliott-retires/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/stamps-add-aaron-peck-tavaris-barnes-retired-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/29/ticats-sign-four-americans-announce-six-others-retired/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/30/elks-announce-three-retirements/ https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-elks-forrest-hightower-retires-1.1662393 ***** Sask lost C$7.5 million in 2020. As always, I would like to know what these teams spent their money on when not playing. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/saskatchewan-roughriders-lose-7-5-million-in-2020-amid-covid-19-pandemic/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/heavy-losses-were-expected-for-riders-following-cancelled-2020-season/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/roughriders-revenue-loss-pandemic-1.6081933 ***** The City of Ottawa is considering demolishing the northside stands of Lansdowne/TD Place. I prefer to sit in the upper deck, so I was always a southsider. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/25/northside-sucks-city-staff-recommends-demolition-of-north-side-stands-at-td-place/ ***** Ricky Collins, Jr., and Dexter McCoil have signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/28/argos-convince-1000-yard-receiver-ricky-collins-jr-to-come-out-of-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/28/versatile-defensive-star-dexter-mccoil-signs-with-argos/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/argos-sign-ricky-collins-jr-dexter-mccoil-sr-one/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-wr-ricky-collins-jr-dexter-mccoil-sr-1.1661129 ***** Pat Steinberg looks at the biggest free agent moves since the end of 2019. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/14/steinbergs-mmqb-biggest-fa-departures-east/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/21/steinbergs-mmqb-biggest-departures-west/ ***** Chad Rempel has signed with Edmonton. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/21/elks-sign-veteran-ls-chad-rempel/ ***** That's it through June 30. More soon. Today's view count is 168,999. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Time to catch up! Mike Reilly has asked to be called Michael. His mother died, and she never liked the name Mike. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/30/dont-call-him-mike-michael-reilly-honours-late-mother-with-name-change/ ***** More retirements. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/01/martin-bedard-retires-following-eleven-seasons-with-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/01/long-time-alouette-martin-bedard-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/01/canadian-linebackers-nick-shortill-nelkas-kwemo-planning-to-retire-for-argos/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/02/canadian-running-back-wayne-moore-retires-from-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/03/redblacks-offensive-linemen-alex-mateas-nolan-macmillan-leaning-towards-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/03/canadian-offensive-lineman-alex-mateas-formally-announces-retirement-at-age-30/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/05/former-first-round-draft-pick-alex-fontana-will-not-play-for-redblacks-in-2021/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/canadian-receiver-felix-faubert-lussier-retires-from-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/edmonton-elks-offensive-tackle-tommie-draheim-planning-to-retire/ ***** The season previews are starting to roll in! https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/05/steinbergs-mmqb-1-training-camp-question-every-west-team/ Saskatchewan https://3downnation.com/2021/07/04/riders-unveil-training-camp-roster-new-player-numbers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.1666896 Hamilton https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/01/2021-team-preview-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/01/staying-continuity-key-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/07/ferguson-roster-questions-ticats-ahead-camp/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.1664180 Winnipeg https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/02/continuity-key-bombers-stout-defence-ready-2021/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.1663971 Edmonton https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/05/secondary-boost-elks-defence-seeks-growth-21/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/06/forever-unfinished-work-harris-seeks-improvement/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-edmonton-elks-1.1665449 BC https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/05/excitement-level-heating-reilly-ahead-training-camp/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-b-c-lions-1.1667671 Calgary https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-calgary-stampeders-1.1664568 Montreal https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-montreal-alouettes-1.1665383 Toronto https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-toronto-argonauts-1.1667249 Ottawa https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-ottawa-redblacks-1.1668069 ***** The Argos have hired Rich Stubler as an "advisor." I love Stubler, but is he there to breathe down the necks of the coaches? https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/argonauts-hire-longtime-cfl-coach-rich-stubler/ ***** The league has ended its discussions with the XFL, thank goodness. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/xfl-discussions-with-the-cfl-did-not-ultimately-lead-to-a-collaboration/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/edmonton-elks-pleased-cfl-discussions-with-xfl-have-ended/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/cfl-and-xfl-jointly-decide-not-pursue-any-formal-arrangements/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/opinion-xfl-was-never-the-answer-to-cfls-problems/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-xfl-drop-partnership-talks-1.6093035 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-xfl-end-talks-for-potential-partnership-1.1664902 ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/insider-talk-young-quarterbacks-player-retirements-quan-brays-suspension/ ***** That takes us through July 7. More soon. Today's view count is 169,408. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Opening Day is coming up - August 5. I expect to see some good season previews, which I will post promptly while I catch up with the other news. League https://www.tsn.ca/2021-cfl-season-kickoff-guide-1.1673760 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/steinbergs-mmqb-wests-intriguing-players/ Calgary https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/07/mitchell-stamps-receivers-im-really-confident-guys/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/09/battle-tested-3-key-defensive-veterans-calgary/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/26/six-thoughts-on-stamps-training-camp/ Winnipeg https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/looking-bombers-hoping-go-back-back/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/09/2021-team-preview-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/collaros-hopes-thrive-w-full-camp-winnipeg/ Montreal https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/way-montreal-looking-defence/ BC https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/12/lions-not-taking-camp-for-granted/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/20/balancing-act-cooper-looks-emerge-lions-offence/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/27/lions-o-line-working-let-reilly-offence-thrive/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/michael-reilly-has-high-expectations-after-lions-allowed-league-worst-58-sacks-in-2019/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/new-names-to-know-for-2021-training-camp-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/16/b-c-lions-offensive-line-enters-2021-with-a-chip-on-their-shoulders-as-ol-coach-kelly-bates-forges-new-group-identity/ Sask https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/12/looking-repeat-keys-success-fajardo-riders-offence/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/major-questions-facing-the-riders-ahead-of-the-2021-cfl-season/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/20/its-cody-fajardo-and-the-rest-riders-looking-for-quarterbacks-behind-starter-to-separate/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/22/loaded-group-of-canadian-receivers-going-to-make-life-tough-for-riders-decision-makers-with-roster-cuts-looming/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/25/main-takeaway-for-craig-dickenson-from-riders-green-and-white-scrimmage-they-werent-ready-to-play-football/ Hamilton https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/13/tiger-cats-riding-explosive-offensive-attack-21/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/position-battles-that-arent-qb-to-watch-at-ticats-training-camp/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/ticats-quarterback-competition-not-bigger-than-the-game-dane-evans/ Toronto https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/16/pick-poison-argos-brass-will-evaluate-deep-offence/ Ottawa https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/redeem-team-redblacks-offence-looks-serve-crow/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/redblacks-general-manager-marcel-desjardins-sends-strong-message-to-doubters-well-prove-you-wrong/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/the-definitive-ottawa-redblacks-training-camp-primer/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/redblacks-unveil-training-camp-roster-new-player-numbers/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/redblacks-season-ticket-renewal-rate-at-96-97-percent-of-what-it-was-before-covid-19-pandemic/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/14/heres-what-ottawas-revamped-offensive-line-looks-like-in-training-camp/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/24/six-things-weve-learned-so-far-from-redblacks-training-camp/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/27/paul-lapolice-doing-things-differently-in-first-training-camp-as-head-coach-since-2012/ Edmonton https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/22/little-things-elks-offence-new-appreciation-game/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/edmonton-elks-embracing-change-fueling-competition-as-training-camp-opens/ ***** More soon. Today's view count is 170,774. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Let's go back to July 8, and see how many headlines we can find. Michael Soles has died of ALS at only 54. RIP. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/cfl-als-mourn-passing-michael-soles/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/alouettes-mourn-loss-of-a-true-soldier-following-passing-of-fb-michael-soles/ https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-former-alouettes-rb-soles-dies-from-als-at-age-54-1.1665645 ***** An extraordinary number of guys are suffering torn Achilles tendons, which means they will probably be out for the year. The Riders lost four guys on one day! https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/four-riders-including-dean-suffer-achilles-injuries-ahead-camp/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/four-riders-suffer-achilles-injuries-during-standard-thursday-workout-including-two-starters-second-overall-draft-pick/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/four-season-ending-achilles-injuries-gut-shot-for-riders-head-coach-craig-dickenson/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/it-was-straight-out-of-a-movie-riders-qb-cody-fajardo-was-on-field-when-four-teammates-hit-turf-with-achilles-tears/ https://www.tsn.ca/saskatchewan-roughriders-achilles-injuries-cfl-1.1665640 https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/roughriders-linebacker-larry-dean-suffers-torn-achilles-at-mosaic-stadium/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/13/riders-lb-larry-dean-undergoes-surgery-on-torn-achilles-to-start-the-road-to-recovery/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/argos-trade-db-darby-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/bombers-db-mercy-maston-suffers-season-ending-torn-achilles/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/28/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lose-receiver-blake-jackson-to-torn-achilles/ ***** More retirements. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/starting-offensive-tackle-nila-kasitati-announces-retirement-from-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/10/stamps-offensive-lineman-nila-kasitati-announces-retirement/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/ticats-centre-mike-filer-announces-retirement/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/veteran-centre-mike-filer-announces-retirement-after-eight-seasons-with-tiger-cats-1.6108124 https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/fan-favourite-and-longtime-ticats-canadian-ol-mike-filer-retires-from-the-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/09/elks-make-roster-moves-day-camp-opens-draheim-retires/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/11/als-announce-lauzon-seguin-retires-sign-three-players-roster/ ***** Former Chicago receiver Cam Meredith is trying to make the Bombers roster. He was good for the Bears until he hurt his ACL. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/former-nfl-star-cam-meredith-taking-aggressive-approach-to-making-blue-bombers-roster/ ***** Denver spent its 2016 first round pick on QB Paxton Lynch. He is now trying to make the Riders roster. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/riders-offensive-coordinator-jason-maas-wont-put-bust-label-on-former-first-round-nfl-qb-paxton-lynch/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/paxton-lynch-very-excited-to-be-with-riders-absolutely-wants-to-return-to-nfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/13/paxton-lynch-wants-to-use-cfl-as-rebound-into-long-successful-career-in-the-nfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/15/cauz-paxton-lynch-sticks-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-lynch-the-latest-former-nfl-first-round-quarterback-trying-to-revive-career-in-the-cfl-1.1667729 ***** Damon Allen will be an assistant coach with Las Vegas this year. https://www.tsn.ca/damon-allen-hoping-to-launch-coaching-career-with-raiders-1.1670846 https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/hall-of-fame-quarterback-damon-allen-to-coach-raiders-as-part-of-diversity-initiative/ ***** This year's wildfires are causing air-quality problems for the camps of BC, Edmonton and Winnipeg. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/rick-campbell-conditions-really-good-thus-far-but-wildfires-remain-a-factor-in-b-c-training-camp/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/17/elks-head-coach-jaime-elizondo-cancels-scrimmage-as-wildfire-smoke-looms-in-edmonton/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/20/cflpa-forces-league-to-cancel-bombers-practice-due-to-poor-air-quality-from-forest-fires/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/28/b-c-lions-cancel-wednesday-practice-due-to-poor-air-quality/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/07/14/insider-talk-saskatchewans-achilles-tears-expensive-o-lines-are-xfl-talks-really-dead/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/insider-talk-derek-dennis-contract-bombers-argos-trade-co-gm-paul-lapolice/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/28/insider-talk-naaman-roosevelts-release-terran-vaughns-shoulder-hamiltons-left-tackle/ ***** In a surprise move, Toronto traded DB Alden Darby to Winnipeg. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/bombers-acquire-veteran-defensive-back-alden-darby-in-trade-with-argos/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/23/alden-darby-winnipeg-way-fits/ ***** Derek Dennis has walked back from his decision to retire, but he doesn't to honor the contract he signed with Edmonton. He wants the Elks to trade or release him. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/derek-dennis-wants-the-edmonton-elks-to-release-or-trade-him-report/ ***** Tyler Crapigna immediately signed with Winnipeg (who need to replace the recently retired Justin Medlock) upon being let go by Montreal. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/als-release-national-kicker-tyler-crapigna/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/20/bombers-sign-kicker-tyler-crapigna/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/20/blue-bombers-signing-canadian-kicker-tyler-crapigna/ ***** Checking Down July 10 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/10/checking-news-notes-day-1-tc/ July 16 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/16/checking-news-notes-training-camp/ July 22 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/22/checking-latest-news-training-camp/ ***** Here is the running tally of the guys who have been let go. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/taking-shape-tracking-roster-cuts-across-cfl/ ***** That takes us through July 20 plus a little extra, More soon. Today's view count is 170,845. 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GA Russell Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Season Previews League CFL Beat: Your 2021 Season Overview – [DOOR FLIES OPEN] CFL Beat: East Division Preview – [DOOR FLIES OPEN] CFL Beat: West Division Preview – [DOOR FLIES OPEN] http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/07/29/2021-cfl-season-preview/ https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/#271 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/steinbergs-mmqb-easts-intriguing-players/ https://www.tsn.ca/video/what-will-the-cfl-season-look-like~2247872 https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/one-week-away ***** 7/29 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/29/checking-latest-news-final-cuts-loom/ ***** Top 50 current players http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/07/29/2021-top-50-players-in-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/31/here-is-how-i-filled-out-my-ballot-for-the-cfl-of-tsn-top-50-players-list/ ***** This week's Thursday and Friday games will be on ESPN. The western Saturday game will be on ESPNEWS. ***** Today's view count is 170, 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Let's see if we can get caught up with the headlines. Edmonton cut Kenny Stafford in a surprise move. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/21/elks-release-receiver-kenny-stafford/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/edmonton-elks-release-veteran-receiver-kenny-stafford/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/elizondo-elks-released-kenny-stafford-because-he-was-not-a-cultural-fit/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/25/kenny-stafford-responds-to-jaime-elizondo-saying-he-wasnt-a-cultural-fit-with-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/29/kenny-stafford-jaime-elizondo-attacking-my-character-was-a-low-blow/ ***** Chuck McMann has died at 70. RIP. I saw him play for the Als in the '78 and '79 Grey Cup Finals. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/21/cfl-stampeders-mourn-loss-chuck-mcmann/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/chuck-mcmann-who-won-grey-cups-as-cfl-player-and-coach-passes-away-at-the-age-of-70-1.6111865 https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/b-c-lions-mourn-the-loss-of-former-special-teams-coordinator-chuck-mcmann/ ***** The Elks unveiled this year's green jersey. Not much change, https://3downnation.com/2021/07/22/edmonton-elks-unveil-new-jerseys-for-2021/ ***** James Wilder, Jr., has come out of retirement to join the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/23/running-back-james-wilder-jr-setting-the-standard-in-elks-training-camp-after-brief-retirement/ ***** The Als cut Naaman Roosevelt. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/26/alouettes-release-former-riders-1000-yard-receiver-naaman-roosevelt/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/alouettes-release-wr-roosevelt-14-others/ ***** Doug Falconer has died at 69. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/29/redblacks-offer-condolences-following-passing-of-former-gee-gees-star-hollywood-producer-doug-falconer/ ***** Lin-J Shell has died at only 39. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2021/07/29/former-cfl-all-star-lin-j-shell-has-passed-away-at-39/ https://www.tsn.ca/former-cfler-lin-j-shell-dead-at-39-1.1675273 ***** Sid Spiegel, one of the Als' owners, has died. RIP. It looks to me like he was the money behind the new ownership group, so there may be problems ahead for the Als. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/30/als-cfl-statements-passing-team-co-owner-sid-spiegel/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/30/alouettes-co-owner-sid-spiegel-has-passed-away/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl ***** Sask's Friday opener is sold out. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/30/riders-home-opener-sold/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/30/roughriders-announce-sellout-for-august-6-home-opener-at-mosaic-stadium/ ***** The Redblacks revealed this year's uniforms. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/31/redblacks-unveil-new-jerseys/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/31/breaking-plaid-redblacks-unveil-new-uniforms-ahead-of-2021-season/ https://3downnation.com/2021/07/31/new-era-gets-passing-grade-with-ottawas-new-look/ ***** I was reminded this week that Trevor Harris is 35, and one of the oldest players in the league. https://3downnation.com/2021/08/01/elks-franchise-qb-trevor-harris-delves-further-into-the-tb12-method-to-prolong-cfl-career/ ***** Calvin McCarty has returned from retirement to sign with Calgary. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/25/stamps-pull-rb-calvin-mccarty-retirement/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl ***** Sask's Tim Williams tore his Achilles tendon. That makes five for the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/riders-tim-williams-tears-achilles-sterling-shippy-breaks-foot/ ***** The Argos cut Terrell Sinkfield. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/28/argos-release-wr-sinkfield-dl-ollie-4-others/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl ***** The final training camp cuts have been made. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/31/ferguson-landing-spots-surprise-cuts/ ***** Power Rankings! https://3downnation.com/2021/08/02/3downnation-power-rankings-grey-cup-rematch-features-cfls-two-top-teams/ ***** Season previews. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/02/steinbergs-mmqb-bold-predictions-2021/ ***** All caught up! Today's view count is 170,962. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Season Previews https://3downnation.com/2021/08/03/3downnation-contributors-fearlessly-predict-the-2021-cfl-standings/ https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/cfl-west-division-preview-blue-bombers-look-repeat-long-layoff/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-back-in-action-players-to-keep-eye-this-season-1.6128088 ***** Week 1 picks https://freepicks.picksandparlays.net/cfl/toronto-argonauts-at-calgary-stampeders-8721-cfl-picks-and-predictions https://freepicks.picksandparlays.net/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-at-edmonton-elks-8721-cfl-picks-and-predictions https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-prediction-8-5-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-prediction-8-6-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/toronto-argonauts-vs-calgary-stampeders-prediction-8-7-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/ottawa-redblacks-vs-edmonton-elks-prediction-8-7-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/footballs-back-week-1-power-rankings/ ***** The Ticats will produce their own radio show for CHML and the internet - five hours each gameday! https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/tiger-cats-launch-ticats-audio-network/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/03/ticats-hire-rj-broadhead-and-luke-tasker-as-radio-broadcast-team-for-2021-season/ ***** The league has announced a cancellation policy in case of covid problems. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/cfl-moves-prevent-game-cancellations-due-covid-19/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-announces-covid-cancellation-policy/ ***** The league and the union have agreed to amen the collective bargaining agreement for this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/08/03/comprehensive-collective-bargaining-agreement-amendments-for-2021-cfl-season/ ***** TSN's Top 50 Players. Speedy Banks is #1. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/banks-headlines-tsns-top-50-players-2021/ *** Today's view count is 171,012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/08/04/insider-talk-elizondos-culture-fit-torontos-free-agent-signings-boyko-starting-at-tackle-for-riders/ ***** Season Previews https://www.themaineedge.com/sports/three-down-renown-a-2021-cfl-season-preview https://thegruelingtruth.com/football/cfl/2021-cfl-season-and-week-1-predictions/ https://www.cfl.ca/crash-course-everything-need-know-ahead-week-1/ https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-s-kickoff-buckle-up-for-a-cfl-season-unlike-any-other-1.1678046 https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/cfl-west-division-preview-blue-bombers-look-repeat-long-layoff/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/02/steinbergs-mmqb-bold-predictions-2021/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/04/3downnation-contributors-fearlessly-predict-2021-cfl-award-winners/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/05/ten-way-too-early-candidates-for-most-outstanding-rookie-in-2021/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/what-to-expect-from-the-edmonton-elks-in-2021/ https://www.tsn.ca/bo-levi-mitchell-leads-a-calgary-stampeders-lineup-with-a-lot-of-new-faces-1.1677657 https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-back-in-action-players-to-keep-eye-this-season-1.6128088 https://pifflespodcast.com ***** ESPN will again carry every game this year, but almost every one will be on their internet channel ESPN+. ESPN+ is $5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Here is the schedule. https://3downnation.com/2021/08/04/espn-unveils-cfl-schedule-for-american-television-audience/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/04/espn-networks-espn-carry-entire-2021-cfl-season/ SiriusXM will also carry every game. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/04/siriusxm-canada-carry-every-cfl-game-2023-season/ ***** Week 1 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/08/05/cfl-beat-128/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/2021-cfl-standings-and-week-1-predictions/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://3downnation.com/2021/08/05/3downnation-cfl-picks-holy-crap-theres-football/ https://rodpedersen.com/wednesday-commentary-the-picks-are-in/ https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/#273 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/04/weekly-predictor-nye-makes-week-1-picks-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/05/the-cfl-is-back-in-2021/ https://www.tricitynews.com/national-sports/ticats-blue-bombers-to-open-cfls-return-minus-some-notable-performers-due-to-injury-4194056 https://edmontonsun.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-elks/jones-fresh-faces-abound-in-cfl-week-1-including-on-the-elks https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/sports/football/new-head-coaches-familiar-qbs-but-do-elks-or-redblacks-hold-the-advantage-100621199/ ***** Week 1 game notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/05/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-1/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-power-rankings-week-1 ***** Here is a new book about the Bombers' 2019 championship season - Against All Odds. https://winnipegsun.com/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-bluebombers/relive-the-ride-sun-commemorates-bombers-2019-championship-with-new-book ***** Today's view count is 171,144. Edited August 7, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Week 1 recaps Nobody had played in over 600 days, and there were no pre-season games, so the quality of play was somewhat sloppy as you might expect. A number of passes were dropped that should have been caught. The defenses looked better than the offenses. The pundits last week wondered if the Ticats could go undefeated, and if the Redblacks would go winless. Surprise! The Ticats lost, and the Redblacks won. History was made. BC's backup QB is a Canadian rookie named Nathan Rourke. Michael Reilly's elbow or shoulder is sore, so Rourke started. The CFL corporation was founded in 1958, and for the first time since then a Canadian rookie quarterback started his first game as a pro. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/steinbergs-mmqb-observations-week-1/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/landrys-5-takeaways-week-1-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/10/start-vs-sit-feeling-rosters-week-1/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/10/cauz-went-0-4-picks-soul-isnt-crushed/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/six-players-who-can-make-the-ottawa-redblacks-a-playoff-team/ https://rodpedersen.com/50379-2/ ***** Winnipeg 19....Hamilton 6 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6134/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hamilton-tiger-cats-winnipeg-blue-bombers-recap-1.6131631 https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/ticats-offence-tantalizes-to-start-terrible-to-finish-in-2021-season-opening-loss-to-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/bombers-bash-ticats-on-banner-night-at-ig-field-17-other-thoughts/ ***** Sask 33....BC 29 Sask took a quick 31-0 lead, and then held on to win. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6135/bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/canadian-qb-nathan-rourke-starts-in-place-of-injured-michael-reilly-against-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/the-good-the-bad-and-the-dumb-from-the-riders-33-29-win-over-the-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/quarterback-chaos-and-eight-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-loss-in-regina/ ***** Toronto 23....Calgary 20 Calgary is now the league's youngest team. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6136/toronto-argonauts-vs-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/mcleod-bethel-thompson-outduels-bo-levi-mitchell-as-argos-sink-stamps/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/bo-levi-mitchell-felt-stampeders-gift-wrapped-win-to-argos/ ***** Ottawa 16....Edmonton 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6137/ottawa-redblacks-vs-edmonton-elks/ https://www.tsn.ca/ottawa-redblacks-defensive-plays-edmonton-elks-week-1-1.1679345 https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/ottawas-defence-dominates-as-redblacks-upset-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/redblacks-put-the-l-in-elks-and-11-other-thoughts-on-ottawas-upset-win-in-edmonton/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/elks-suffer-failure-to-launch-10-other-thoughts-on-edmontons-spoiled-season-opener/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/elks-self-combust-in-opener-and-10-thoughts-on-the-biggest-miracle-in-a-long-time/ ***** Week 1 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/defence-dominates-in-the-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Week 1 QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/10/qb-index-showing-week-1/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2021/08/09/3downnation-power-rankings-shuffling-the-deck-after-just-one-week/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-2021-power-rankings-week-2 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/power-rankings-come-winnipeg/ ***** The staff at 3DownNation will track this year's MOP candidates. https://3downnation.com/2021/08/10/mop-watch-mcbeth-leads-week-1-most-outstanding-player-rankings/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/08/11/insider-talk-player-vaccinations-global-kickers-potential-gm-hires/ ***** Week 2 picks http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/08/11/cfl-week-2-preview/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/11/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-2-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/11/weekly-predictor-betting-argonauts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/11/editors-desk-week-2-horizon/ ***** Today's view count is 171,351. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Week 2 picks https://3downnation.com/2021/08/12/3downnation-cfl-picks-stamps-elks-look-for-big-bounce-back-performances/ https://rodpedersen.com/thursday-commentary-the-picks-are-in/ https://thegruelingtruth.com/football/cfl-week-2-preview-and-predictions/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-charity-pickem-week-2 https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/08/12/cfl-beat-129/ ***** Week 2 game notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/12/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-2-3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I found a new (to me) website. Power Rankings CFL Power Rankings – Week 1 – 13th Man Sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Week 2 Recaps For the first time since 1966, both Edmonton and Calgary have started the year 0-2, as has Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/steinbergs-mmqb-19-breakout-stars-continuing-shine/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/landrys-5-takeaways-week-2-4/ https://rodpedersen.com/out-of-the-tunnel-a-dead-heat/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/17/start-vs-sit-offensive-turning-point/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-inside-the-numbers-scoring-down-across-the-cfl-entering-week-3-1.1683283 https://www.tsn.ca/lions-reilly-roughriders-woodward-and-fajardo-capture-cfl-s-top-performer-honours-1.1682710 https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/16/upsets-and-surprises-in-cfl-week-2/ ***** BC 15....Calgary 9 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6138/bc-lions-vs-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/calgary-bc-cfl-recap-august-12-1.6139337 https://3downnation.com/2021/08/13/bo-levi-mitchell-throws-career-worst-four-interceptions-in-loss-to-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/13/reilly-dont-care-10-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-qb-switch-victory-overy-calgary/ This is Mitchell's first 0-2 start in his career. And he broke his leg (fibula), so he will be out for a while. https://3downnation.com/2021/08/17/bo-levi-mitchell-diagnosed-with-broken-leg-placed-on-six-game-injured-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/17/report-bo-levi-mitchell-broken-fibula-six-game-injured-list/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl ***** Winnipeg 20...Toronto 7 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6139/toronto-argonauts-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://3downnation.com/2021/08/14/bombers-sail-over-boatmen-improve-to-2-0-16-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/14/four-reasons-why-the-toronto-argonauts-lost-in-winnipeg/ ***** Montreal 30....Edmonton 13 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6140/montreal-alouettes-vs-edmonton-elks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://3downnation.com/2021/08/15/trevor-harris-came-pre-folded-nine-other-thoughts-on-edmontons-loss-to-montreal/ ***** Sask 30....Hamilton 8 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6141/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://3downnation.com/2021/08/15/the-good-the-bad-and-the-dumb-from-the-riders-30-8-win-over-the-ticats/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/15/no-excuse-football-team-after-being-tabbed-2021-grey-cup-favourites-ticats-suffer-nightmare-0-2-start/ ***** Week 2 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/picks-aplenty-in-the-week-2-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2021/08/16/3downnation-power-rankings-calgary-is-bad-now/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/power-rankings-bombers-settling/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-2021-power-rankings-week-3 ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/17/qb-index-winning-pivots-rising/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/08/18/insider-talk-michael-oconnor-replaces-bo-montreals-debut-roosevelt-to-ottawa/ ***** Week 3 Picks https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/18/weekly-predictor-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/18/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-3-picks/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/08/18/cfl-week-3-preview/ ***** BC businessman Amar Doman has purchased the Lions. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/18/new-era-lions-introduce-amar-doman-new-owner/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/18/the-new-owner-of-the-b-c-lions-is-amar-doman/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-doman-s-introduction-a-big-win-for-the-cfl-1.1683236 ***** Lirim Hajrullahu has signed with Dallas. https://3downnation.com/2021/08/18/lirim-hajrullahu-agrees-to-terms-with-dallas-cowboys-following-successful-workout/ ***** Today's view count is 172,052. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Week 2 recap https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/16/upsets-and-surprises-in-cfl-week-2/ ***** Power Rankings https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/15/cfl-power-rankings-week-2/ ***** Week 3 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/08/19/cfl-beat-130/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/2021-cfl-week-3-predictions/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/19/112084/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-3-cfl-picks/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-charity-pickem-week-3 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/19/editors-desk-welcome-week-3/ ***** Week 3 game notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/19/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-3-5/ ***** Dave Naylor analysis https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-the-pressure-to-avoid-an-0-3-start-1.1683486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Last night I typed up a very long post, and then accidentally closed the window. Tell me I'm not the first person to do that! I'll get to Week 3 over the weekend, but for now, let's look at Week 4. Thursday's Edmonton at Toronto game was postponed because 14 Elks tested positive for Covid-19. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/22/cfl-statement-elks-argonauts-game-thursday/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-edmonton-elks-two-more-positive-covid-19-tests-1.6150798 ***** Power Rankings https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/23/cfl-power-rankings-week-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/23/power-rankings-riders-win/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/23/3downnation-power-rankings-riders-rise-to-the-top/ ***** Week 4 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/08/26/cfl-beat-131/ https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-week-4-preview/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/26/2021-cfl-week-4-predictions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/26/editors-desk-open-door-week-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/25/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-4-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/25/weekly-predictor-taking-tiger-cats/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/27/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-rick-campbell-exact-revenge-against-redblacks/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/08/25/cfl-week-4-preview/ ***** Week 4 game notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/26/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-4-4/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/24/qb-index-week-strong-debuts/ ***** Nick Volpe has died at 95. RIP. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Nick at the 1978 Grey Cup. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/23/argos-mourn-passing-alumni-nick-volpe/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/nick-volpe-dies-at-95-led-argos-to-1950-mud-bowl-wini-1.6150662 ***** Dave Naylor preview https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-cfl-dealing-with-multiple-covid-concerns-1.1686544 ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/08/25/insider-talk-player-vaccinations-covid-19-protocols-hamiltons-protection-problems/ ***** Today's view count is 173,132. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Here is a website I haven't seen before. Week 4 Preview PR: This Week In The CFL – Week 4 (cflnewshub.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Week 4 Recap https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/landrys-5-takeaways-week-4-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/steinbergs-mmqb-quarter-mark-breakout-stars/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/09/01/1o-way-too-early-cfl-predictions/ Hamilton 27....Montreal 10 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6147/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-tiger-cats-aloutettes-week-4-august-2-recap-1.6156661 https://3downnation.com/2021/08/28/four-reasons-why-the-montreal-alouettes-lost-to-the-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/ticats-feast-on-fowl-to-earn-first-victory-of-2021-and-seven-other-thoughts/ ***** BC 24....Ottawa 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6148/bc-lions-vs-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/bc-lions-ottawa-redblacks-week-4-august-28-cfl-recap-1.6157272 https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/lions-sing-an-ode-to-cottoy-eight-other-thoughts-on-b-c-s-win-over-ottawa/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/ottawas-home-woes-continue-13-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-the-lions/ ***** Winnipeg 18....Calgary 16 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6149/calgary-stampeders-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-calgary-stampeders-winnipeg-blue-bombers-week-4-1.6157658 https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/liegghio-lifts-bombers-over-stamps-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/30/paredes-falls-just-short-of-walk-off-winner-nine-other-thoughts/ What an ending! Here is the link to the video highlights. Fast forward to the 5:30 mark, and see the last two minutes. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6149/calgary-stampeders-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#videos ***** Week 4 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/thomas-erlington-leaps-to-top-spot-in-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/power-rankings-riding-labour-day-weekend/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/31/cfl-power-rankings-week-4/ https://3downnation.com/2021/08/31/3downnation-power-rankings-ticats-make-massive-leap/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/31/qb-index-setting-big-stage-ld-weekend/ ***** Naaman Roosevelt has signed with Winnipeg. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/bombers-sign-veteran-wr-naaman-roosevelt/ https://3downnation.com/2021/09/02/mike-oshea-says-roosevelt-signing-is-about-overcoming-injuries-not-dropped-passes/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/09/01/insider-talk-nfl-cuts-elks-covid-outbreak-riders-dl-micah-johnson-isnt-overrated/ ***** The Scouting Bureau has issued its fall rankings. https://3downnation.com/2021/09/01/dontae-bull-tops-fall-cfl-scouting-bureau-rankings-for-2022-cfl-draft/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-s-top-20-list-fresno-state-ol-dontae-bell-1.1688519 ***** Today's view count is 173,477. Edited September 3, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Week 5 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/09/02/cfl-beat-132/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/02/1675/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/09/02/cfl-week-5-preview/ https://rodpedersen.com/labour-day-weekend-cfl-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/01/weekly-predictor-betting-edmonton/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/01/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-labour-day-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/02/editors-desk-marks-ld-weekend/ https://news.sportsinteraction.com/cfl/story/niks-picks-cfl-week-5-predictions-point-spread-odds-21373 https://torontosportsmedia.com/2021/09/02/2021-cfl-week-5-betting-preview-odds-and-predictions/ https://cflnewshub.com/podcast/show-8/ ***** Week 5 game notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/02/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-marks-ld-weekend/ ***** Last Thursday's postponed Edmonton at Toronto game has been rescheduled for Nov. 16. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/02/postponed-elks-argos-game-rescheduled-nov-16/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-announces-rescheduling-argos-elks-game-nov-16-1.6163199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Week 5 Picks https://3downnation.com/2021/09/03/3downnation-cfl-picks-no-love-for-ottawa/ ***** Naylor's Kickoff https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-when-it-comes-to-cfl-quarterbacks-it-takes-two-1.1689265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Week 6 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/09/09/cfl-beat-133/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/09/09/cfl-week-6-preview/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-6-cfl-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/09/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-picks-week-6/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/09/editors-desk-time-week-6/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/08/weekly-predictor-confidence-tiger-cats/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-5-power-rankings/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/07/power-rankings-bombers-coming-top-spot/ https://3downnation.com/2021/09/07/3downnation-power-rankings-bombers-flying-above-everyone-else/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/08/qb-index-labour-day-brings-change/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/09/08/insider-talk-moncrief-turns-down-riders-player-vaccinations-should-ottawa-trade-for-masoli/ ***** The teams have each released the names of ten players on their neg list. https://3downnation.com/2021/09/09/cfl-teams-each-unveil-ten-negotiation-list-players-including-free-agent-nfl-qb-deshone-kizer/ https://www.tsn.ca/alabama-qb-bryce-young-cfl-negotiation-list-1.1691465 ***** Robert Wettenhal has died. RIP. https://www.tsn.ca/former-montreal-alouettes-owner-bob-wetenhall-has-died-1.1690467 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/06/cfl-statement-passing-former-alouettes-owner-bob-wetenhall/ https://3downnation.com/2021/09/06/former-montreal-alouettes-owner-bob-wetenhall-has-passed-away/ https://3downnation.com/2021/09/07/bob-wetenhalls-ownership-of-the-montreal-alouettes-was-a-labour-of-love/ ***** Derrick Moncrief has signed with Edmonton. https://www.tsn.ca/derrick-moncrief-edmonton-elks-1.1690433 https://3downnation.com/2021/09/06/edmonton-elks-sign-former-riders-and-nfl-linebacker-derrick-moncrief/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/elks-sign-former-cfl-all-star-linebacker-derrick-moncrief/ ***** More soon. Today's view count is 174,004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Some late posts... Week 6 picks https://3downnation.com/2021/09/10/3downnation-cfl-picks-labour-day-rematches-galore/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/10/2021-cfl-week-6-predictions/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-2021-power-rankings-week-6 ***** Naylor's Kickoff https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-struggling-redblacks-turn-to-davis-1.1691830 ***** I don't see the league's Game Notes column this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Here you go! Week 6 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/10/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-6-4/ ***** All four of this week's games will be on ESPN+. Tomorrow will see a triple-header, with kickoffs at 4:00, 7:00 and 10:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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