GA Russell Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Week 11 recaps https://13thmansports.ca/2021/10/17/bombers-clinch-alouettes-contend-cfl-week-11-recap/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/18/landrys-5-takeaways-week-11-4/ OUT OF THE TUNNEL: DEEP DIVE ON THE RIDERS - The Rod Pedersen Show ***** Week 11 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/18/td-jake-leaps-into-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/18/power-rankings-come-stamps/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/18/3downnation-power-rankings-new-quarterback-same-spot-for-struggling-elks/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-11-power-rankings-new-qb-old-problems-for-edmonton/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/10/17/cfl-power-rankings-week-11/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 BC has traded its rights to Sergio Castillo to Winnipeg. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/19/winnipeg-acquires-kicker-castillo-trade-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sergio-castillo-bc-lions-new-york-jets-1.1708430 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/19/blue-bombers-trade-for-cfl-all-star-kicker-sergio-castillo/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/19/heres-whats-going-on-with-winnipegs-kicking-situation-following-the-addition-of-sergio-castillo/ ***** Tre Roberson has signed with Calgary. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/19/back-saddle-tre-roberson-returns-calgary/ https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-tre-roberson-1.1708509 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/19/stampeders-bring-back-roberson/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/19/qb-index-last-stretch-season-takes-shape/ ***** Dave Naylor reports that the "unvaccinated" players who are prohibited by the government from travelling *with their teams* will be suspended by the league - not allowed to play, and not paid. That means that carpooling will not be allowed. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-players-who-can-t-travel-with-teams-to-division-finals-grey-cup-cannot-play-1.1708748 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/19/cfl-will-not-allow-unvaccinated-players-to-participate-in-grey-cup-playoffs/ ***** Playoff Scenarios With its next win, Winnipeg will clinch first place. https://3downnation.com/2021/10/19/blue-bombers-can-clinch-first-place-in-west-division-with-week-12-win/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Week 12 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/10/21/cfl-beat-week-139/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/10/20/cfl-week-12-preview/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/21/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-12-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/20/weekly-predictor-rolling-roughriders/ ***** Week 12 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/21/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-12-3/ ***** The rich get richer. Both Winston Rose and Shaq Cooper have signed with Winnipeg. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/20/bombers-agree-terms-db-winston-rose/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/20/roses-are-blue-winnipeg-agrees-to-terms-with-all-star-db-winston-rose/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-winston-rose-1.1709109 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/20/winnipeg-signs-running-back-shaq-cooper/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/20/blue-bombers-sign-former-elks-lions-rb-shaq-cooper/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/10/20/insider-talk-montreals-trade-capital-torontos-rising-receiver-lawlers-breakout-season/ ***** The union has not agreed to Ambrosie's declaration that the "unvaccinated" may not travel to the December games. https://3downnation.com/2021/10/20/cfl-players-association-lawyers-examining-leagues-unilateral-covid-19-vaccine-travel-policy/ ***** Today's view count is 177,407. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Week 12 Preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/pr-this-week-in-the-cfl-week-12-week-12-playoff-scenarios/ ***** Week 12 Picks https://rodpedersen.com/week-12-cfl-picks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/22/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-winnipeg-clinch-first-place-in-the-west-division/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/2021-cfl-week-12-predictions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/22/editors-desk-hello-week-12/ https://torontosportsmedia.com/2021/10/22/2021-cfl-week-12-odds-and-betting-predictions/ ***** Power Rankings https://thegruelingtruth.com/football/cfl-power-rankings-week-12-2/ ***** Naylor's Kickoff https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-s-kickoff-winnipeg-blue-bombers-a-model-of-consistency-1.1709992 ***** Andrew Harris twisted his knee last week, and the Bombers have put him on the six-game list. https://www.tsn.ca/andrew-harris-knee-injury-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.1710015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 We have two news stories this week, but first the Week 12 results. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/25/landrys-5-takeaways-week-12-4/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/10/25/montreal-makes-move-can-bc-make-it-cfl-week-12-recap/ ***** Montreal 37....Toronto 16 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6177/toronto-argonauts-vs-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-toronto-argonauts-montreal-alouettes-recap-week-12-1.6222015 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/23/four-reasons-the-alouettes-dominated-the-argos-on-friday-night/ I still like Shiltz. ***** Hamilton 32....Ottawa 3 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6178/ottawa-redblacks-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hamilton-tiger-cats-ottawa-redblacks-recap-oct-23-1.6222939 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/24/ottawa-outcoached-in-hamilton-11-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-the-ticats/ With the loss, the Redblacks were eliminated from playoff contention. ***** Winnipeg 45....BC 0 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6179/bc-lions-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-trounce-b-c-lions-for-8th-straight-win-1.1710736 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/23/bombers-blank-lions-clinch-west-division-16-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/24/lions-reach-rock-bottom-and-other-thoughts-on-b-c-s-first-shutout-loss-in-51-year/ With the victory, the Bombers clinched first place in the West. ***** Sask 20....Calgary 17 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6180/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-saskatchewan-oughriders-calgary-stampeders-recap-oct-23-1.6223024 ***** Week 12 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/25/bombers-dominate-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://13thmansports.ca/2021/10/25/cfl-power-rankings-week-12/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-12-power-rankings-riders-on-the-rise/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/25/power-rankings-bombers-setting-dates/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/25/3downnation-power-rankings-larks-fly-high-while-boatmen-sink/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/26/qb-index-landscape-changes/ ***** I'm going to pause for now, and get back to the news soon. You will note that four days ago, the view count was 177,407. Today's view count is 179,159! I'm guessing that posting on Twitter helps.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 2:20 AM, danasgoodstuff said: Go Riders! By the way, Dana, the Riders-Stampeders game was good. Here is the link to the highlights. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6180/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-calgary-stampeders/#videos ***** I promise to get to the news, but first let's look at this week's picks. https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/10/28/cfl-beat-140/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/10/27/cfl-week-13-preview/ https://torontosportsmedia.com/2021/10/27/2021-cfl-week-13-odds-predictions-betting-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/28/prediction-time-cfl-cas-writers-week-13-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/27/weekly-predictor-confidence-calgary/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://13thmansports.ca/category/football/cfl/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/pr-this-is-week-13-in-the-cfl-playoff-scenarios-bo-levi-mitchell-passing-record/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/pr-alouettes-argonauts-and-roughriders-playing-for-grey-cup-playoff-berths/ ***** Now that the Bombers have clinched first place in the West, here is an article reminding us what all of us vaguely knew: The Western Final home team has lost 19 of the last 33 times. https://3downnation.com/2021/10/28/roughriders-losing-out-on-first-place-could-be-blessing-in-disguise/ ***** OK, now let's get to the first big headline. Immediately upon being eliminated from the playoffs, Ottawa let go Marcel Desjardins, the only GM the club has ever had. Redblack fans have been calling for his head all season, and on Monday they got their wish. The claim is that he failed to make enough changes to last season's woeful team. However, I wonder the extent to which his hands were tied. We know that each team lost millions of dollars when they didn't play in 2020, and that may have had something to do with the Redblacks' inactivity. https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/ottawa-redblacks-manager-marcel-desjardins-relieved-of-duties/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/10/25/ottawa-redblacks-fire-marcel-desjardins/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/25/desjardins-told-redblacks-they-were-making-a-mistake-upon-firing/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/25/redblacks-relieve-marcel-desjardins-duties/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/marcel-desjardins-firing-redblacks-cfl-1.6223743 ***** Duane Forde wants the Ottawa job. https://3downnation.com/2021/10/27/tsn-analyst-duane-forde-on-redblacks-gm-vacancy-i-would-be-lying-if-i-said-that-it-wasnt-of-interest/ ***** More soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Week 13 picks https://3downnation.com/2021/10/29/3downnation-cfl-picks-riders-als-look-to-clinch-playoff-spot/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/29/editors-desk-spooky-season-week-13/ ***** Week 13 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/28/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-13-4/ ***** There are only four weeks left. Ottawa is already out of it, and we can expect Edmonton not to make it either. BC has lost four straight, so unless they turn it around immediately, they will be the third team out. Here are the standings. https://www.cfl.ca/standings/2021/ ***** Now the week's second headline. Remember how excited the Argos and their fans were when they signed Nick Arbuckle shortly before training camp? Well Tuesday they sent him to Edmonton for a neg list name and a conditional draft pick. That means that Bethel-Thompson will be the man for the rest of the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/26/elks-acquire-arbuckle-argos-pre-deadline-deal/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/26/oleary-arbuckle-intriguing-qb-move/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/27/elks-add-good-starter-potential-in-trade-for-arbuckle/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/arbuckle-trade-argonauts-elks-cfl-1.6225603 https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-edmonton-elks-nick-arbuckle-1.1711841 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/26/toronto-argos-trade-quarterback-nick-arbuckle-to-edmonton-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/26/toronto-argos-acquire-negotiation-list-rights-to-chad-kelly-nephew-of-jim-kelly-in-nick-arbuckle-trade/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/26/argos-ryan-dinwiddie-qb-mcleod-bethel-thompson-now-the-face-of-our-franchise/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/26/playoff-scenarios-riders-als-argos-eye-playoff-spots/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/29/how-the-east-division-will-be-won-down-the-stretch-in-2021/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/10/27/assessing-the-cfl-playoff-race-with-4-weeks-left/ ***** The two Dec. 5 Finals have been moved up a half an hour. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/28/cfls-eastern-western-finals-kick-off-30-minutes-earlier-dec-5/ https://3downnation.com/2021/10/28/cfl-grants-winnipeg-blue-bombers-request-for-playoff-time-change/ ***** Grey Cup tickets went on sale Tuesday. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/10/25/108th-grey-cup-tickets-sale-tuesday/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/grey-cup-hamilton-cfl-1.6225117 ***** Naylor's Kickoff https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-will-arbuckle-finally-find-a-home-with-elks-1.1713281 ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/10/27/insider-talk-desjardins-overpaying-arbuckles-turnovers-mike-osheas-generational-talent/ ***** Every year, the final games are always questionable when one of the teams has established its place in the final standings. Will they try to win? Will they play their starters? Here is a look at teams of the past who clinched first place early. https://3downnation.com/2021/10/27/heres-how-cfl-teams-have-fared-historically-after-clinching-first-place-early/ ***** You will recall that the Argos-Elks Aug. 26 game was rescheduled because the Elks had too many players under the covid protocol. As a result, the Elks will play three games in eight days. So the league will let them dress five extra players for the last two games of the season. https://3downnation.com/2021/10/27/cfl-permits-elks-to-dress-extra-players-for-two-final-games-due-to-tight-schedule/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-allows-elks-to-dress-extra-players-for-last-two-games-of-the-season/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Week 13 results https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/01/argos-and-riders-clinch-cfl-week-13-recap/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/01/landrys-5-takeaways-week-13-3/ ***** Calgary 26....Ottawa 13 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6181/calgary-stampeders-vs-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/kadeem-carey-kamar-jorden-help-calgary-stampeders-double-ottawa-redblacks-1.1713652 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/30/no-tricks-or-treats-for-r-nation-12-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-calgary/ ***** Hamilton 39....Edmonton 23 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6182/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-edmonton-elks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-roundup-october-29-1.6231037 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/30/the-floor-keeps-dropping-in-the-tower-of-terror-more-thoughts-on-the-elks-eighth-loss/ Masoli is looking good as the playoffs near. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/01/steinbergs-mmqb-peaking-right-time-2/ ***** Toronto 31....BC 29 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6183/bc-lions-vs-toronto-argonauts/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-roundup-october-30-1.6231729 https://3downnation.com/2021/10/31/victory-just-out-of-reach-for-zombified-lions-other-thoughts-on-b-c-s-fifth-straight-loss/ Extraordinarily exciting game that both teams deserved to lose! Here are the highlights. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6183/bc-lions-vs-toronto-argonauts/#/videos ***** Sask 19....Montreal 14 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6184/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-roughriders-1.6232222 ***** With their wins, the Argos and the Riders have clinched playoff spots. https://www.cfl.ca/standings/2021/ Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/02/playoff-scenarios-als-ticats-looking-clinch/ https://www.tsn.ca/hamilton-tiger-cats-can-clinch-cfl-playoff-berth-with-tie-or-victory-over-b-c-lions-1.1715106 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/02/alouettes-ticats-can-clinch-playoff-spots-with-wins-in-week-14/ ***** Week 13 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/01/all-hands-in-the-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/01/power-rankings-everyone-loves-middle/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/01/cfl-power-rankings-week-13/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/01/3downnation-power-rankings-riders-win-battle-for-sole-control-of-second-place/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-13-power-rankings-argonauts-roughriders-clinch-playoffs/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/02/qb-index-collaros-making-case/ ***** Reggie Begelton has signed with Calgary. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/01/receiver-reggie-begelton-returns-calgary/ https://www.tsn.ca/reggie-begelton-hit-the-ground-running-with-calgary-stampeders-1.1715369 ***** The Hall of Fame inductions for the past two classes are now scheduled for next spring. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/02/2020-2021-hof-classes-inducted-spring-22/ https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-hall-of-fame-induction-grey-cup-hamilton-cfl-1.1715173 ***** Here is a list of the expiration dates of every quarterback's contract. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/02/these-cfl-quarterbacks-are-set-to-become-free-agents-in-february-2022/ ***** Today's view count is 181,527. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Week 14 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/11/04/cfl-beat-141/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/11/04/cfl-week-14-preview/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/03/weekly-predictor-betting-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/04/prediction-time-cfl-cas-writers-week-13-picks-2/ https://torontosportsmedia.com/2021/11/03/cfl-week-14-odds-predictions-betting-picks/ It should be noted that if Montreal wins, they will qualify for the playoffs. And because Winnipeg has clinched first in the West, a loss won't bother them. ***** This week is Edmonton's last chance to win a home game. How the mighty have fallen! https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-elks-have-one-final-opportunity-to-secure-their-first-home-victory-of-season-1.1716235 ***** Week 14 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/04/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-14-4/ ***** Nate Holley has signed with Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/03/argos-bring-lb-nate-holley-back-cfl/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-nate-holley-calgary-stampeders-miami-dolphins-1.1715658 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/03/argos-sign-2019-most-outstanding-rookie-linebacker-nate-holley/ ***** The league has released the list of the 167 players eligible for the Rookie of the Year award. That averages 18 per team, which to me is a startlingly high number. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/04/167-players-eligible-cfl-outstanding-rookie-award/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/11/03/insider-talk-head-coaching-candidates-gm-candidates-montreal-playing-with-fire/ ***** Sask's Kyran Moore is gone for the year with a knee injury. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/03/kyran-moore-done-for-season-williams-clark-may-miss-game-vs-elks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Angelo Mosca passed away today at 84. RIP. ICONIC TIGER-CAT AND HALL OF FAMER ANGELO MOSCA PASSES AWAY AT 84 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (ticats.ca) https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/06/statement-cfl-passing-angelo-mosca/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/tiger-cats-great-angelo-mosca-dead-at-84-1.6240053 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/06/hamilton-tiger-cat-legend-angelo-mosca-passes-away-at-the-age-of-84/ ***** More Week 14 Picks https://3downnation.com/2021/11/05/3downnation-cfl-picks-ticats-look-to-close-gap-on-argos/ https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/11/05/2021-cfl-week-14-predictions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/05/editors-desk-get-ready-week-14/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Bob Irving, the Bombers' play-by-play man for nearly fifty years, has decided to retire at the end of this season. I had the pleasure of meeting Bob at the '96 Grey Cup. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/09/legendary-voice-of-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-bob-irving-retiring-after-2021-season/ ***** Week 14 results https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/08/ticats-and-als-in-lions-teetering-cfl-week-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/08/landrys-5-takeaways-week-14-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/08/steinbergs-mmqb-appreciating-east-division/ https://rodpedersen.com/out-of-the-tunnel-playoffs/ Hamilton 26....BC 18 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6185/bc-lions-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hamilton-tiger-cats-bc-lions-nov-5-1.6239631 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/06/lions-beheaded-by-radio-malfunctions-and-other-thoughts-on-b-c-s-sixth-straight-loss/ With the win, the Ticats clinched an Eastern playoff berth. With BC's loss, the Alouettes clinched the last Eastern playoff berth. ***** Sask 19....Edmonton 17 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6186/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-edmonton-elks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-edmonton-elks-saskatchewan-roughriders-nov-5-1.6239661 For the first time ever, the Eskimos/Elks have gone winless at home. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/06/are-we-done-yet-the-elks-fail-to-win-a-home-game-for-the-first-time-in-franchise-history/ Duke Williams has recovered a short kick in three straight games! https://3downnation.com/2021/11/06/the-duke-of-onside-kicks-has-struck-again/ ***** Toronto 23....Ottawa 20 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6187/toronto-argonauts-vs-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-toronto-argonauts-ottawa-redblacks-nov-6-1.6239880 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/07/duck-lays-an-egg-13-other-thoughts-on-ottawa-losing-to-the-argos/ The Redblacks led 20-12 after three! Here are the highlights. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6187/toronto-argonauts-vs-ottawa-redblacks/#/videos DeVonte Dedmon broke Gizmo Williams' record of fewest games needed to return 5 kicks for touchdowns. Gizmo's record was 18 in 1987, but Dedmon has done it in 15. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/06/dedmon-does-it-again/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/06/devonte-dedmon-shatters-gizmo-williams-cfl-record-for-fastest-player-to-five-return-touchdowns/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/08/no-other-place-id-rather-be-emotional-devonte-dedmon-shows-love-for-city-of-ottawa-after-record-setting-return/ ***** Winnipeg 31....Montreal 21 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6188/montreal-alouettes-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-montreal-alouettes-winnipeg-blue-bombers-nov-6-1.6240118 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/06/bombers-flex-in-the-fourth-quarter-beat-als-12-other-thoughts/ The Bombers have outscored their opponents in the fourth quarter 116-6 this year! ***** Week 14 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/08/aerial-acrobatics-in-the-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/08/power-rankings-paging-final-west-playoff-team/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/08/cfl-power-rankings-week-14/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-14-power-rankings-playoffs-nearly-determined/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/08/3downnation-power-ranking-rising-ticats-doing-mosca-proud/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/09/qb-index-big-week-jeremiah-masoli-mbt/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/08/playoff-scenarios-argos-set-sights-top-east-division/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/08/roughriders-can-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-win-in-week-15/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/11/10/insider-talk-b-c-s-struggles-ottawas-re-signings-2022-free-agency/ ***** Week 15 Picks https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/10/weekly-predictor-roughriders/ ***** Week 15 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/10/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-15-4/ ***** BC's linebacker Jordan Williams has already set a new Canadian rookie record with 81 tackles. Mike O'Shea had 75 tackles in 1993. Barrin Simpson has the league rookie record of 115 in 2001. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/10/lions-rookie-lb-jordan-williams-sets-tackle-record/ https://www.tsn.ca/b-c-lions-jordan-williams-sets-single-season-record-for-tackles-by-canadian-rookie-1.1719092 ***** Winnipeg is at Montreal this week for a rematch of last week's game. Zach Collaros will sit, and Sean McGuire will start for the Bombers. Trevor Harris will again start for the Als. So it's possible that this will be the end of the Bombers' 9-game winning streak. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/10/sean-mcguire-start-qb-bombers-week-15/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sean-mcguire-to-start-vs-montreal-alouettes-1.1719124 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/10/blue-bombers-to-start-sean-mcguire-at-quarterback-in-week-15/ https://www.tsn.ca/trevor-harris-to-make-second-straight-start-for-montreal-alouettes-1.1719156 ***** Calgary released Josh Huff on Friday, and the Argos signed him yesterday. https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-release-wide-receiver-josh-huff-1.1716949 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/09/argos-make-pre-playoff-splash-sign-wr-josh-huff/ https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-sign-josh-huff-thaddeus-coleman-brady-sheldon-1.1718594 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/09/boatmen-bolster-their-roster-for-the-stretch-run-adding-former-stamp-josh-huff-and-former-rider-thaddeus-coleman/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 Week 15 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/11/11/cfl-beat-142/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/11/10/cfl-week-15-preview-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/11/prediction-time-cfl-cas-week-15-writers-picks/ ***** Current situation summary https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/pr-this-week-in-the-cfl-week-15/ ***** Khari Jones does not expect Vernon Adams, Jr., to return from the injured list this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/10/jones-i-dont-expect-vernon-adams-jr-to-be-back-this-season/ ***** Jon Ryan has a fractured ankle, and is probably out for the year. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/11/doctors-confirm-small-crack-in-the-bone-for-riders-punter-jon-ryan-probably-out-for-the-year/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Final Week 15 Picks https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/12/editors-desk-much-happening-week-15/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/12/3downnation-cfl-picks-argos-face-uphill-battle-to-clinch-first-in-the-east/ https://torontosportsmedia.com/2021/11/11/cfl-week-15-odds-betting-picks-predictions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Week 15 Results Toronto 31....Hamilton 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6189/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-toronto-argonauts/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-roundup-recap-week-15-1.6247564 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-report-card-the-boatmen-saved-their-best-for-first/ With the win, the Argos clinch first place in the East. ***** Calgary 33.....BC 23 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6190/calgary-stampeders-vs-bc-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-clinch-playoff-spot-bc-lions-1.1720421 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/13/lions-suffer-death-by-self-inflicted-wounds-eight-other-thoughts-on-playoff-elimination/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/13/stamps-clinch-playoff-spot-by-beating-lions-six-other-thoughts/ With the win, the Stampeders clinch a playoff spot for the 16th straight year. With the loss, the Lions are eliminated from playoff contention. ***** Montreal 28....Winnipeg 14 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6191/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-montreal-alouettes-winnipeg-blue-bombers-nov-13-1.6248317 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/13/winnipegs-sean-mcguire-has-rough-debut-in-loss-to-alouettes-15-other-thoughts/ With the win, the Alouettes keep alive their hope to finish second. ***** Sask 29....Edmonton 24 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6192/edmonton-elks-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-edmonton-elks-saskatchewan-roughriders-nov-13-1.6248339 With the win, the Riders clinch second place in the West. Therefore, the Stampeders will finish third. ***** Next week is the last week of the season. Here are the standings. https://www.cfl.ca/standings/2021/  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 Week 15 Recap https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/14/argos-top-in-east-stamps-clinch-in-west-cfl-week-15/ ***** Power Rankings https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/14/cfl-power-rankings-week-15/ Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Week 15 Recap https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/landrys-5-takeaways-week-15-3/ ***** Week 15 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/high-flying-alouettes-highlight-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/power-rankings-wrapping-regular-season/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/15/3downnation-power-rankings-ticats-come-crashing-down-to-earth/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-15-power-rankings-preparing-for-playoffs/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/playoff-scenarios-als-ticats-eye-hosting-eastern-semi-final/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/steinbergs-mmqb-race-final-home-playoff-game/ https://www.tsn.ca/hamilton-tiger-cats-montreal-alouettes-east-division-1.1721388 ***** Hamilton has let go Taylor Bertolet. It's pretty late to be changing your kicker. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/ticats-sign-k-gabriel-ferraro-release-taylor-bertolet/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/15/ticats-sign-canadian-kicker-gabriel-ferraro-release-american-taylor-bertolet/ ***** The schedule for the Grey Cup Week events was released today. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/15/party-hammer-spirit-grey-cup-set-take-hamilton/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Tonight's Edmonton-Toronto game has begun. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6146/edmonton-elks-vs-toronto-argonauts/#/boxscore https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-start-antonio-pipkin-versus-edmonton-elks-1.1721504 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/week-16-preview-edmonton-elks-toronto-argonauts/ ***** QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/16/qb-index-familiar-face-rises/ ***** Week 16 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/11/16/cfl-beat-143/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/11/15/cfl-week-16-preview/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/16/prediction-time-cfl-cas-week-16-writers-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/16/weekly-predictor-confidence-tiger-cats-2/ https://torontosportsmedia.com/2021/11/16/2021-cfl-week-16-odds-and-betting-picks/ ***** Remember Ken Lazaruk? He has decided to retire at age 74. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/16/former-cfl-official-ken-lazaruk-retires-after-half-century-in-football/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Edmonton 13....Toronto 7 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6146/edmonton-elks-vs-toronto-argonauts/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-toronto-argonauts-edmonton-elks-recap-nov-16-1.6251480 ***** The league today announced each team's nominees for the CFL Awards. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/17/cfl-announces-2021-team-award-winners/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-top-3-rushers-nominated-for-most-outstanding-player-1.6252493 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-announces-argos-nominees-for-2021-year-end-awards/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/17/cody-fajardo-headlines-riders-2021-individual-team-award-winners/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/17/simmy-hov-gets-love-ticats-unveil-2021-season-award-winners/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/17/riders-canadian-brett-lauther-im-the-best-kicker-in-the-league-no-doubt/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/11/17/insider-talk-dinwiddie-wins-begeltons-offers-operations-cap-is-awful/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) Here are my picks for the CFL Awards finalists. These are not the players I would vote for, but rather the ones I think the writers will vote for. PLAYER William Stanback Zach Collaros DEFENSIVE Simoni Lawrence Adam Bighill CANADIAN Kurleigh Gittens, Jr. Nic Demski OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Brandon Revenberg Stanley Bryant SPECIAL TEAMS DeVonte Dedmon Mike Miller ROOKIE David Cote Kian Shaffer-Baker ***** At age 45, Calgary has brought back long snapper Randy Chevrier for the playoffs. He retired in 2017. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/18/stamps-stock-ls-bring-back-chevrier-sign-ben-whiting/ ***** A Hamilton rock band called Arkells will perform at the Grey Cup halftime. I've never heard of them (not that that means anything), but they won the Juno (Canada's Grammy) last year for Group of the Year, and have released eight popular albums. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Arkells&i=popular&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/12/arkells-take-centre-stage-twisted-tea-grey-cup-halftime-show/ https://www.tsn.ca/arkells-halftime-performers-108th-grey-cup-hamilton-2021-1.1720292 ***** Today's view count is 182,302. Edited November 19, 2021 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Last Week 16 Picks https://3downnation.com/2021/11/19/3downnation-cfl-picks-ticats-control-home-playoff-game-fate/ ***** Naylor's Kickoff https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-how-zach-collaros-paid-price-at-the-low-end-to-reach-this-high-1.1723337 ***** Winnipeg has let Naaman Roosevelt go without ever putting him in a game. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/19/blue-bombers-release-veteran-receiver-naaman-roosevelt/ https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-veteran-cfl-receiver-roosevelt-from-the-practice-roster-1.1723354- https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/19/bombers-release-naaman-roosevelt-practice-roster/ ***** Trudeau has announced that the "unvaccinated" will not be allowed to enter Canada after Jan. 15, 2022. https://3downnation.com/2021/11/19/unvaccinated-athletes-will-be-denied-entry-to-canada-by-jan-15-2022/ ***** Ottawa 19....Montreal 18 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6193/ottawa-redblacks-vs-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-roundup-nov-19-1.6256508 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/20/late-game-aggression-pays-off-11-other-thoughts-on-ottawa-ending-their-season-with-a-win/ See the highlights. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6193/ottawa-redblacks-vs-montreal-alouettes/#/videos With the Als' loss, the Ticats clinched second place. ***** BC 43....Edmonton 10 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6194/edmonton-elks-vs-bc-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/nathan-rourke-b-c-lions-crush-edmonton-elks-1.1723778 (Canadian QB) Nathan Rourke started for the Lions, and did well. ***** Hamilton 24....Sask 3 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6195/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/jeremiah-masoli-dane-evans-hamilton-tiger-cats-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.1724014 ***** Calgary 13....Winnipeg 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6196/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-roundup-nov-19-1.6256508 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/20/bombers-close-out-regular-season-with-cowtown-collapse-14-other-thoughts/ The Bombers led 12-0 with six minutes to go. Parades won it with a field goal on the last play of the game. See the highlights. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6196/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-calgary-stampeders/#/videos ***** Thus ends the regular season. Here are the Final Standings. https://www.cfl.ca/standings/2021/ You will note that no team with a sub-.500 record made the playoffs this year. And you will recall that pundits wondered before the season if the Ticats might go undefeated. ***** And here are 2021's Final Stats. https://www.cfl.ca/stats/?season=2021 ***** And here are previews of the playoffs. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/19/matchups-set-108th-grey-cup-playoffs-ready-kickoff/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/20/sudden-death-rounds-combatants-for-108th-grey-cup-playoffs-set/   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Talk about cleaning house. Edmonton's Board of Directors have fired Pres. & CEO Chris Presson, GM Brock Sunderland and Head Coach Jaime Elizondo. And they have brought in Wally Buono as a consultant to get things up and running. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/22/elks-announce-sweeping-organizational-changes/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-elks-fire-president-gm-and-head-coach-after-incredibly-difficult-season-1.6258356 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/22/edmonton-cleans-house-elks-fire-presson-sunderland-elizondo/ https://3downnation.com/2021/11/22/wally-buono-consulting-for-edmonton-elks-as-they-hire-new-gm/ ***** Week 16 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/22/great-grabs-galore-in-the-week-16-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Week 16 Recaps https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/22/cfl-playoffs-all-set-after-regular-season-finale/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/22/landrys-5-takeaways-week-16-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/22/steinbergs-mmqb-question-every-team-semi-finals/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2021/11/22/3downnation-power-rankings-all-west-at-the-top-to-wrap-up-regular-season/ https://13thmansports.ca/2021/11/21/cfl-power-ranking-week-16/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/19/2021 at 3:24 AM, GA Russell said: Here are my picks for the CFL Awards finalists. These are not the players I would vote for, but rather the ones I think the writers will vote for. PLAYER William Stanback Zach Collaros DEFENSIVE Simoni Lawrence Adam Bighill CANADIAN Kurleigh Gittens, Jr. Nic Demski OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Brandon Revenberg Stanley Bryant SPECIAL TEAMS DeVonte Dedmon Mike Miller ROOKIE David Cote Kian Shaffer-Baker *****  The league has announced the finalists. Player - Stanback/Collaros Defensive - Lawrence/Bighill Canadian - David Menard and Bo Lokombo OL - Revenberg/Bryant ST - Dedmon and Rene Parades Rookie - Peter Nicastro and Jordan Williams (Coach - Ryan Dinwiddie and Mike O'Shea) https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/25/collaros-stanback-headline-2021-cfl-award-finalists/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-most-outstanding-player-zach-collaros-william-stanback-1.1726245 https://3downnation.com/2021/11/25/hardware-finalists-for-2021-cfl-awards-unveiled/ ***** I am going to pick the winners to be... Collaros Bighill Lokombo Bryant Dedmon Williams O'Shea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Everything at the BC Lions store is now 40% off. BC Lions Store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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