GA Russell Posted March 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 The league has posted post-Free Agent Day team analyses. Toronto https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/10/cauz-argos-fill-crucial-blanks-free-agency/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/24/upon-review-toronto-argonauts-2/ ***** Winnipeg https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/18/upon-review-winnipeg-blue-bombers-2/ ***** Hamilton https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/21/upon-review-hamilton-tiger-cats-2/ ***** Sask https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/22/upon-review-saskatchewan-roughriders-2/ ***** Calgary https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/25/upon-review-calgary-stampeders-2/ ***** Chris O'Leary thinks the East looks stronger than the West this year. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/28/oleary-could-the-east-win-more-than-the-west-in-22/ ***** Matthew Cauz picks his Top 11 free agent signings of the past 13 years. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/02/03/cauz-top-free-agent-moves-past-13-years/ ***** Dave Naylor's latest column discusses the new USFL's impact on the CFL. He doesn't expect it to be much, because most players will prefer the stability of the CFL. https://www.tsn.ca/upstart-leagues-cause-no-great-panic-for-cfl-1.1763524 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 More analyses... Montreal https://www.cfl.ca/2022/03/02/upon-further-review-montreal-alouettes/ ***** BC https://www.cfl.ca/2022/03/03/upon-further-review-bc-lions/ ***** Ottawa https://www.cfl.ca/2022/03/04/upon-further-review-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** Matthew Cauz dreams about rookie cards. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/03/03/cauz-my-must-have-cfl-rookie-cards/ ***** The Riders have finalized their coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/03/03/riders-complete-2022-coaching-staff-hire-marcus-klund/ https://3downnation.com/2022/03/03/riders-finalize-coaching-staff-with-hiring-of-db-coach-marcus-klund/ ***** Jim Barker has signed to be an advisor with the Argos. https://www.tsn.ca/jim-barker-toronto-argonauts-1.1766206 https://3downnation.com/2022/03/04/official-toronto-argonauts-hire-four-time-grey-cup-champion-jim-barker-as-senior-advisor/ ***** Dan Kearns has died at 65. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/03/longtime-cfl-defensive-lineman-dan-kearns-passes-away/ ***** Dakota Prukop was let go by the Elks, and immediately signed with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2022/02/14/elks-sign-canadian-rb-ante-milanovic-litre-release-qb-dakota-prukop/ https://3downnation.com/2022/02/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-cfl-quarterback-dakota-prukop/ ***** Western teams analysis https://3downnation.com/2022/02/19/every-west-division-teams-biggest-remaining-question-mark-after-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Eastern teams analysis https://3downnation.com/2022/02/20/every-east-division-teams-biggest-remaining-question-mark-after-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2022/02/16/insider-talk-saskatchewans-ratio-lawlers-contract-the-best-cfl-free-agent-signing/ https://3downnation.com/2022/02/23/insider-talk-burnhams-extension/ https://3downnation.com/2022/03/02/insider-talk-jones-complains-dobson-signs-with-usfl-biggest-overpay-in-free-agency/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2022/03/09/insider-talk-divisional-balance-cfl-draft-chatter-outrageous-contract/ https://3downnation.com/2022/03/23/insider-talk-cfl-four-down-debate-argos-release-campbell-drafting-local-players/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 Analysis of each team's salary cap status. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/14/cap-crunch-breaking-down-the-salary-cap-situation-of-every-cfl-team-for-2022/ ***** Sergio Castillo has signed with the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/14/official-edmonton-elks-sign-veteran-kicker-sergio-castillo/ https://3downnation.com/2022/03/20/existing-relationships-with-chris-jones-geroy-simon-lured-grey-cup-hero-sergio-castillo-to-edmonton/ ***** Jamal Campbell was let go by the Argos, and immediately signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/14/argos-release-ratio-breaking-offensive-tackle-jamal-campbell-ahead-of-off-season-bonus/ https://3downnation.com/2022/03/17/roughriders-sign-ratio-breaking-canadian-offensive-lineman-jamal-campbell/ https://3downnation.com/2022/03/23/ol-jamal-campbell-signed-with-riders-after-qb-cody-fajardo-made-very-persuasive-pitch/ ***** Henry Burris agreed to be an assistant coach with BC, presumably to work with the Lions' two Canadian QBs. But ten days later he changed his mind. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/15/hall-of-fame-quarterback-henry-burris-joins-b-c-lions-coaching-staff-as-offensive-assistant/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/henry-burris-bc-lions-offensive-consultant-cfl-1.6385735 https://www.tsn.ca/henry-burris-leaves-bc-lions-nfl-coaching-opportunity-1.1776614 ***** Adarius Bowman has changed his mind, and decided to retire. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/16/adios-adarius-elks-receiver-adarius-bowman-retires-after-brief-return/ https://www.tsn.ca/ardarius-bowman-retires-edmonton-elks-toronto-argonauts-montreal-alouettes-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.1771657 ***** Nakas Onyeka has retired. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/18/canadian-linebacker-nakas-onyeka-retires-after-four-seasons-one-grey-cup-title/ ***** Each team's best draft pick since 2015. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/22/every-cfl-teams-best-draft-pick-since-2015/ ***** Manitoba had a provincial byelection this week, and two retired Bombers ran against each other! Obby Khan beat Willard Reaves. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/23/former-blue-bombers-ol-obby-khan-edges-cfl-legend-willard-reaves-in-manitoba-byelection/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bombers-tell-liberals-to-stop-selling-w-logo-1.6384329 ***** The Top Ten most impressive feats at the national combines. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/25/top-ten-most-impressive-physical-feats-in-cfl-combine-history/ ***** 2022 salaries Quarterbacks https://3downnation.com/2022/03/15/cfls-quarterback-salaries-for-2022-season/ Running Backs https://3downnation.com/2022/03/16/cfls-running-back-salaries-for-2022-season/ Receivers https://3downnation.com/2022/03/17/cfls-receiver-salaries-for-2022-season/ Offensive Linemen https://3downnation.com/2022/03/18/the-cfls-offensive-line-salaries-for-the-2022-season/ Defensive Tackles https://3downnation.com/2022/03/19/the-cfls-ten-highest-paid-defensive-tackles-for-the-2022-season/ Defensive Ends https://3downnation.com/2022/03/20/the-cfls-ten-highest-paid-defensive-ends-for-the-2022-season/ Linebackers https://3downnation.com/2022/03/21/the-cfls-fifteen-highest-paid-linebackers-for-the-2022-season/ Strong-Side Linebackers https://3downnation.com/2022/03/22/highest-paid-strong-side-linebackers/ Defensive Backs https://3downnation.com/2022/03/23/the-cfls-fifteen-highest-paid-defensive-backs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 Team analyses Edmonton https://www.cfl.ca/2022/03/09/upon-further-review-edmonton-elks/ Toronto https://3downnation.com/2022/03/09/opinion-the-toronto-argonauts-have-the-best-canadian-depth-in-the-cfl/ ***** Chris Jones will conduct an Open Tryout Tour of the US April 2 through 17. https://3downnation.com/2022/03/07/official-2022-dates-across-the-unite-states-edmonton-elks-chris-jones-schedules-his-famous-open-tryout-tour/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2022/03/30/insider-talk-x/ https://3downnation.com/2022/04/06/insider-talk-canadian-qb-tre-ford-salary-projections-giving-young-guys-a-chance/ https://3downnation.com/2022/04/13/insider-talk-the-ratio-positional-draft-needs-advice-for-prospects/ https://3downnation.com/2022/04/20/insider-talk-x-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Guys, I'm going to be spending considerably less time on the internet for the foreseeable future, and will not be able to post on this thread as I have in the past. I will try to maintain occasional updates, but no guarantees. Everyone is welcome to contribute in my place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Thursday is Opening Night! So let's wrap up 2021. 2021 Grey Cup Final https://www.cfl.ca/2021/12/13/gc108-recap-winnipeg-33-hamilton-25/ https://3downnation.com/2021/12/12/blue-bombers-complete-comeback-beat-hometown-ticats-to-win-108th-grey-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2021/12/12/bombers-best-ticats-repeat-as-grey-cup-champs-15-other-thoughts/ ***** The best plays of 2021 https://www.cfl.ca/category/highlights/ I want to point out the Kicking plays. The league has ranked #10 and #9 what I think were the two most memorable plays of the year. In fact, I don't think we will ever see a better coffin corner kick for the rest of our lives as what we see at #10. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/12/24/top-10-special-teams-plays-of-2021/ Interceptions https://www.cfl.ca/2021/12/22/top-10-interceptions-of-2021/ Touchdowns https://www.cfl.ca/2021/12/27/top-10-touchdowns-of-2021/ Catches https://www.cfl.ca/2021/12/29/top-10-catches-of-2021/ Top 10 Plays https://www.cfl.ca/2021/12/31/top-10-plays-of-2021/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 2021 season recap https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/12/16/cfl-beat-147/ ***** 2022 previews https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/05/19/cfl-beat-148/ https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/05/26/cfl-beat-149/ https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/06/02/cfl-beat-150/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2022/06/01/2022-cfl-season-preview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Grey Cup odds https://torontosportsmedia.com/2022/06/08/cfl-grey-cup-futures-best-preseason-odds/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-2022-cfl-power-rankings-week-1/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/06/power-rankings-kicking-things-off-for-week-1/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/07/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-lets-get-the-2022-season-started/ ***** Season previews https://www.cfl.ca/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-2022-season/ https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/cfl-west-preview-blue-bombers-aim-for-rare-three-peat/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/05/30/the-weekly-say-mop-picks-top-pre-season-storylines/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/05/30/steinbergs-mmqb-a-question-for-every-west-division-team/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-10-players-to-watch-2022-season-1.1810439 https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/06/steinbergs-mmqb-early-2022-awards-predictions/ https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-with-cba-put-to-bed-it-s-finally-time-for-cfl-football-1.1805091 Calgary https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/07/five-things-to-know-calgary-stampeders/ ***** Week 1 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/08/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-1/ ***** Week 1 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/08/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-1/ ***** The Bombers' Grey Cup ring is pretty sharp! https://www.cfl.ca/2022/05/29/the-bombers-bask-in-the-bling-of-their-new-rings/ ***** Saturday was Cut-Down Day. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/04/cutdown-tracker-teams-announce-their-final-cuts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/04/2022-cfl-training-camp-cut-tracker/ ***** Week 1 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/07/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-opening-week-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/07/weekly-predictor-confidence-in-winnipeg/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/08/from-the-editors-desk-welcome-to-cfl-kickoff/ ***** Top 50 Players https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/07/collaros-headlines-tsns-top-50-players-for-2022/ https://www.tsn.ca/CFL/video/2022-cfl-top-50-players~2446152 https://3downnation.com/2022/06/07/heres-how-3downnation-contributors-voted-for-tsns-top-50-cfl-players-list/ ***** 2022 Broadcast Schedule https://www.cfl.ca/where-to-watch-2022-broadcast-schedule/ ***** Many years ago I had the pleasure of chatting over the phone with Neil Lumsden. Last week he was elected to the Ontario legislature. https://3downnation.com/2022/06/02/canadian-football-hall-of-famer-neil-lumsden-elected-as-mpp-for-hamilton-east-stoney-creek/ ***** Tony Pajaczkowski has passed away at 86. RIP. I had his bubble gum card in 1964. https://3downnation.com/2022/06/05/canadian-football-hall-of-fame-ol-tony-pajaczkowski-has-passed-away/ ***** Here is an analysis of recent point scoring. https://3downnation.com/2022/06/06/introducing-the-cfl-offensive-output-report/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 More previews. Toronto https://www.cfl.ca/2022/05/20/cauz-five-argonauts-storylines-to-follow-in-2022/ Calgary https://www.cfl.ca/2022/04/20/cauz-why-bo-is-the-top-story-for-the-2022-season/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Naylor's Kickoff https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-cfl-selling-new-season-as-first-step-towards-brighter-future-1.1810762 ***** Season Previews https://www.cbc.ca/sports/the-buzzer-cfl-season-preview-1.6482454 https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/cfl-east-preview-tiger-cats-hope-evans-can-lead-team-over-final-hurdle/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-history/cfl-news-hub-2022-predictions-grey-cup-champion-mop-surprise-team/ https://13thmansports.ca/2022/06/09/5-team-predictions-for-the-2022-cfl-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-10-players-to-watch-2022-season-1.1810439 https://3downnation.com/2022/06/09/3downnation-contributors-fearlessly-predict-2022-cfl-award-winners/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/09/3downnation-contributors-fearlessly-predict-the-2022-cfl-standings/ https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/around-the-cfl-tanenbaums-comments-raise-concerns-about-future-of-argonauts-league/ https://13thmansports.ca/2022/06/07/5-player-predictions-for-the-2022-cfl-season/ ***** Week 1 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/06/09/cfl-beat-151/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/09/3downnation-cfl-picks-here-comes-the-2022-regular-season/ ***** More on the Top 50 Players https://3downnation.com/2022/06/09/six-things-i-hated-about-the-tsn-top-50-cfl-players-list/ ***** The season begins tonight with the Alouettes at Calgary, 9:00 pm eastern! ***** Today's view count is 193,205. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2022 (edited) Today is quite a day for sports fans. We have LeMans, the Belmont Stakes, the NLL box lacrosse finals and a Canadian league double header. ***** Here is a summary of this year's rule changes. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/04/27/rule-changes-build-on-strengths-of-the-cfl-game/ Edited June 12, 2022 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Week 1 results Calgary 30....Montreal 27 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6211/montreal-alouettes-vs-calgary-stampeders/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders-montreal-alouettes-cfl-june-9-recap-1.6483765 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6211/montreal-alouettes-vs-calgary-stampeders/ ***** Winnipeg 19....Ottawa 17 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6212/ottawa-redblacks-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-winnipeg-blue-bombers-recap-june-10-1.6484784 https://3downnation.com/2022/06/11/ottawa-lets-winnipeg-off-the-hook-10-other-thoughts-on-the-redblacks-losing-to-the-blue-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/11/bombers-beat-redblacks-in-wild-finish-at-ig-field-12-other-thoughts/ ***** Sask 30....Hamilton 13 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6213/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hamilton-tiger-cats-saskatchewan-roughriders-recap-june-11-2022-1.6485855 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6213/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/ ***** BC 59....Edmonton 15 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6214/edmonton-elks-vs-bc-lions/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hamilton-tiger-cats-saskatchewan-roughriders-recap-june-11-2022-1.6485855 https://3downnation.com/2022/06/12/dome-field-advantage-returns-eight-other-thoughts-on-the-b-c-lions-blowout-win-over-edmonton/ ***** Thus, after one weekend, the Eastern Division is winless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Week 2 results (Be sure to see the videos of the Calgary and Toronto games.) Toronto 20....Montreal 19 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6215/montreal-alouettes-vs-toronto-argonauts/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/argos-als-cfl-recap-june-16-thursday-2022-1.6491510 ***** Winnipeg 19....Ottawa 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6216/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-ottawa-redblacks/#videos Bombers beat Redblacks in familiar fashion at TD Place (& 11 other thoughts) - 3DownNation ***** Calgary 33....Hamilton 30 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6217/calgary-stampeders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/06/19/10-thoughts-on-the-stampeders-robbery-in-hamilton-calgary-comes-back-from-24-point-deficit-to-win-in-overtime/ ***** Sask 26....Edmonton 16 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6218/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-edmonton-elks/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/06/19/making-slow-progress-11-other-thoughts-on-the-elks-loss-to-the-riders/ ***** Week 2 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/20/terrific-touchdowns-in-the-week-2-plays-of-the-week/ ***** The 2022 Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. Ricky Ray Chip Cox Paul McCallum Dick Thornton Tim Tindale Dave Ritchie Roy Shivers Keith Evans Glen Suitor Ed Willes https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/21/canadian-football-hall-of-fame-welcomes-distinguished-class-of-2022/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hall-of-fame-ricky-ray-chip-cox-1.6496256 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/pr-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-welcomes-distinguished-class-of-2022/ I once watched a BC @ Hamilton game with Roy Shivers and Joe Galat in their booth at Ivor Wynne! I have two Ed Willes books. End Zones & Border Wars https://www.amazon.com/End-Zones-Border-Wars-Expansion/dp/1550176145/ The Rebel League https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-League-Unruly-Hockey-Association/dp/077108949X/ ***** Week 2 analysis and Week 3 picks http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2022/06/22/cfl-week-3-preview-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/22/prediction-time-cfl-cas-writers-week-3-picks/ ***** Week 3 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/22/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-3/ ***** Week 3 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/22/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-3/ ***** 6/20 Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2022/06/20/power-rankings-stamps-making-up-ground/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/20/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-bombers-recapture-top-spot-from-prairie-foes/ ***** Today's view count is 193,925. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) Week 3 results Montreal 37....Sask 13 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6219/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-montreal-alouettes/#videos ***** Winnipeg 26....Hamilton 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6220/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/06/25/bombers-defence-dominates-ticats-to-improve-to-3-0-14-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/06/25/atrocious-offence-kills-cats-in-loss-to-bombers-and-13-other-thoughts/ ***** Calgary 30....Edmonton 23 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6221/edmonton-elks-vs-calgary-stampeders/#playbyplay https://3downnation.com/2022/06/26/a-night-of-many-regrets-12-other-thoughts-on-the-elks-losing-to-calgary/ ***** BC 44....Toronto 3 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6222/toronto-argonauts-vs-bc-lions/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/06/26/kitty-bar-the-door-eight-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-second-blowout-win-of-the-season/ ***** Week 4 results Be sure to check out the videos of the BC, Edmonton and Winnipeg games! BC 34....Ottawa 31 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6223/bc-lions-vs-ottawa-redblacks/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/01/paul-lapolices-seat-heats-up-12-other-thoughts-on-the-redblacks-losing-to-the-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/01/the-sweet-taste-of-adversity-10-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-gutsy-victory-over-ottawa/ ***** Edmonton 29....Hamilton 25 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6224/edmonton-elks-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/02/the-elks-escape-hamilton-with-a-win-for-canadian-qb-tre-ford-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/02/tiger-cats-already-in-reruns-12-other-thoughts-on-hamiltons-29-25-loss-to-the-edmonton-elks/ ***** Sask 41....Montreal 20 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6225/montreal-alouettes-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/02/rider-redemption-jamal-morrow-suffocating-pass-rush-motors-past-montreal/ ***** Winnipeg 23....Toronto 22 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6226/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-toronto-argonauts/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/04/bombers-hang-on-to-beat-argos-despite-100-yard-performance-from-andrew-harris-12-other-thoughts/ Edited July 7, 2022 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 Week 4 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/05/defence-dominates-in-the-week-4-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2022/07/05/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-ticats-reach-rock-bottom/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/05/power-rankings-a-very-eventful-monday-night/ https://13thmansports.ca/2022/07/05/cfl-power-rankings-week-4-2022/ ***** For the remainder of the regular season, Edmonton's fans 12 and under receive free admission! https://3downnation.com/2022/07/06/edmonton-elks-to-provide-free-admission-for-children-12-and-under-for-rest-of-regular-season/ ***** Week 5 picks https://3downnation.com/2022/07/07/3downnation-cfl-picks-bombers-lions-set-to-clash-in-battle-of-west-division-heavyweights/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/06/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-5-picks/ ***** The Als have fired Khari Jones, and replaced him with Danny Maciocia. Barron Miles was also let go, and replaced by Noel Thorpe. https://3downnation.com/2022/07/06/montreal-alouettes-gm-danny-maciocia-takes-over-head-coaching-duties-from-khari-jones/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/06/als-relieve-khari-jones-barron-miles-of-coaching-duties/ ***** Jim Van Pelt has died at 86. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2022/07/06/grey-cup-winning-qb-jim-van-pelt-passes-away-at-age-86/ ***** Week 5 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/06/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-5/ ***** Week 5 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/06/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-5-2/ ***** 7/6 QB Index https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/06/qb-index-bo-levi-mitchells-smiling-again/ ***** Standings https://www.cfl.ca/standings/ ***** Stats https://www.cfl.ca/league-leaders/ ***** Recaps & Previews https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/07/07/cfl-beat-155/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2022/07/06/cfl-week-5-preview-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Week 5 results Calgary 49....Edmonton 6 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6227/calgary-stampeders-vs-edmonton-elks/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/08/nobody-has-belief-in-anybody-eight-other-thoughts-on-the-elks-blowout-loss-in-the-battle-of-alberta/ ***** Sask 28....Ottawa 13 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6228/ottawa-redblacks-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/09/redblacks-lose-more-than-a-game-10-other-thoughts-on-a-rough-night-in-regina/ ***** Winnipeg 43....BC 22 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6229/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-bc-lions/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/09/bombers-dominate-lions-to-remain-best-in-west-seven-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/10/lions-fail-the-mid-term-nine-other-thoughts-on-a-humbling-loss-to-the-bombers/ ***** Edmonton's radio broadcast of its July 22 game against Winnipeg will be in the Cree language. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/first-cfl-game-broadcast-indigenous-language-1.6515111 https://3downnation.com/2022/07/08/edmonton-elks-announce-first-ever-cfl-radio-broadcast-in-indigenous-language/ ***** Matt Nichols has retired. https://3downnation.com/2022/07/08/im-done-playing-football-quarterback-matt-nichols-publicly-acknowledges-retirement/ ***** Jon Ryan has signed with Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/10/ticats-sign-p-jon-ryan-k-seth-small/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/10/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-former-nfl-riders-punter-jon-ryan/ ***** Micah Awe has signed with Montreal. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/07/alouettes-sign-linebacker-micah-awe/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/07/in-awe-montreal-alouettes-sign-veteran-middle-linebacker-micah-awe/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Week 5 Analyses and Week 6 Picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/07/14/cfl-beat-156/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2022/07/13/cfl-week-6-preview-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/11/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-5/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/14/3downnation-cfl-picks-somethings-gotta-give-as-winless-redblacks-ticats-clash-in-steeltown/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/13/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-6-picks/ ***** Week 5 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/11/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-5-2022/ ***** Masoli is out 10-12 weeks, so the Redblacks sent a pick to the Elks for Arbuckle. https://3downnation.com/2022/07/14/redblacks-qb-jeremiah-masoli-undergoes-successful-leg-surgery-following-hit-from-riders-garrett-marino/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/13/redblacks-gm-shawn-burke-reunites-paul-lapolice-with-quarterback-he-didnt-want-in-nick-arbuckle/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/12/how-it-went-wrong-between-the-edmonton-elks-chris-jones-and-nick-arbuckle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/11/redblacks-acquire-arbuckle-in-trade-with-elks/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2022/07/13/insider-talk-marinos-suspension-arbuckle-trade-boyds-hit/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2022/07/11/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-blue-bombers-dive-back-into-first-place/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/11/power-rankings-the-blue-and-gold-support-group/ https://13thmansports.ca/2022/07/10/cfl-power-rankings-week-5-2/ ***** Week 6 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/13/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-6-2/ ***** Week 6 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/13/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Let's see if we can catch up before tonight's game. All four of Week 6's games rank among the year's best. The video highlights are well worth your while. Edmonton 32....Montreal 31 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6230/edmonton-elks-vs-montreal-alouettes/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/15/squeaking-out-another-one-eight-thoughts-on-the-elks-improbable-win-in-montreal/ ***** Winnipeg 26....Calgary 19 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6231/calgary-stampeders-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/16/ellingson-has-career-day-as-bombers-beat-stamps-in-battle-of-unbeatens-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/16/stampeders-receivers-let-bo-levi-mitchell-down-during-self-inflicted-loss-in-winnipeg/ ***** Toronto 30....Sask 24 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6232/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-toronto-argonauts/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-toronto-argonauts-recap-july-16-1.6522947 ***** Hamilton 25....Ottawa 23 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6233/ottawa-redblacks-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/17/sweet-redemption-for-ticats-as-they-get-their-first-win-of-the-season-and-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/18/redblacks-discover-new-way-to-lose-11-other-thoughts-on-falling-just-short-to-the-ticats/ ***** Week 6 Plays of the Week The #1 play is one of the best I've ever seen. Dunbar catches the pass with one hand while the defender is committing pass interference. https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/16/dunbar-with-a-ridiculous-one-handed-grab/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/18/highlight-reel-grabs-in-week-6-plays-of-the-week/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Week 9 starts tonight, so I am going to start with last week, and catch up later. Week 8 results Hamilton 24....Montreal 17 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6238/montreal-alouettes-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl-recap-july-28-1.6535506 https://3downnation.com/2022/07/29/another-episode-of-the-cardiac-cats-14-other-thoughts-on-hamiltons-24-17-win-over-montreal/ ***** BC 32....Sask 17 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6239/bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/30/rourke-shows-patience-is-a-virtue-nine-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-dominance-over-saskatchewan/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl-recap-july-28-1.6535506 ***** Winnipeg 35....Calgary 28 Be sure to see the video highlights of this one. Many lead changes. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6240/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-calgary-stampeders/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/30/blue-bombers-beat-stampeders-in-cfls-game-of-the-year-13-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/31/stampeders-fall-short-in-heavyweight-tilt-with-bombers-seven-other-thoughts-on-a-second-straight-loss/ ***** Ottawa 23....Toronto 13 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6241/ottawa-redblacks-vs-toronto-argonauts/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/08/01/redblacks-find-winning-formula-10-other-thoughts-on-beating-the-argos/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl-recap-july-28-1.6535506 ***** Week 8 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/02/great-grabs-highlight-the-week-8-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power rankings https://3downnation.com/2022/08/01/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-boatmen-sink-following-loss-to-previously-winless-redblacks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/02/power-rankings-a-two-tier-world-for-now/ ***** 8/3 QB index https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/03/qb-index-hamiltons-two-headed-qb-monster/ ***** Week 9 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/03/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-9/ Edited August 4, 2022 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Week 8 analyses and Week 9 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/08/04/cfl-beat-159/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2022/08/03/cfl-week-9-preview-2/ https://3downnation.com/2022/08/04/3downnation-cfl-picks-blue-bombers-look-to-remain-perfect-on-short-week/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/03/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-9-picks-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 We're getting very behind, so let's do things in chronological order. Week 7 results Montreal 40....Ottawa 33 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6234/montreal-alouettes-vs-ottawa-redblacks/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/22/refs-ruin-the-rally-11-other-thoughts-on-ottawa-losing-to-montreal/ ***** BC 17....Hamilton 12 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6235/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-bc-lions/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/22/bailing-out-the-golden-boy-seven-other-thoughts-on-the-b-c-lions-defensive-win-over-hamilton/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/22/red-zone-woes-doom-the-ticats-14-other-thoughts-on-hamiltons-17-12-loss-to-the-b-c-lions/ ***** Winnipeg 24....Edmonton 10 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6236/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-edmonton-elks/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/07/23/blue-bombers-bend-but-dont-break-against-elks-to-improve-to-7-0-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2022/07/24/an-offensive-offence-nine-other-thoughts-on-the-elks-fifth-loss/ ***** Toronto 31....Sask 21 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6237/toronto-argonauts-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/#videos https://www.cfl.ca/games/6237/toronto-argonauts-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/#/preview ***** Week 7 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2022/07/25/special-teams-shines-in-the-week-7-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2022/07/27/insider-talk-dickenson-loses-control-standout-rookies-should-ottawa-make-coaching-change/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 Now on to last week's games. Week 9 results Winnipeg 35....Montreal 20 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6242/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-montreal-alouettes/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/08/04/bombers-overcome-alouettes-air-horn-to-improve-to-9-0-11-other-thoughts/ ***** Calgary 17....Ottawa 3 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6243/calgary-stampeders-vs-ottawa-redblacks/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/08/06/bo-levi-mitchell-falls-short-of-stamps-record-and-eight-other-thoughts-on-an-ugly-win-in-ottawa/ https://3downnation.com/2022/08/06/laproblem-poor-play-calling-dooms-redblacks-10-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-calgary/ ***** Toronto 34....Hamilton 20 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6244/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-toronto-argonauts/#videos https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts-hamilton-tiger-cats-recap-august-6-1.6543936 https://3downnation.com/2022/08/07/three-phase-failure-sinks-ticats-11-thoughts-on-hamiltons-34-20-loss-to-the-toronto-argonauts/ ***** BC 46....Edmonton 14 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6245/edmonton-elks-vs-bc-lions/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/08/07/greatness-comes-in-threes-11-other-thoughts-on-the-b-c-lions-third-straight-blowout-of-the-edmonton-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2022/08/07/a-third-thorough-mauling-and-seven-other-thoughts-on-the-elks-getting-clawed-by-the-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2022/08/08/canadian-qb-nathan-rourke-sets-multiple-records-while-eviscerating-elks-in-b-c-lions-week-9-win/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2022/08/08/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-rourke-lions-leapfrog-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/08/power-rankings-a-qb-collision-course/ https://13thmansports.ca/2022/08/07/cfl-power-rankings-week-9-2/ ***** Analyses and Week 10 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2022/08/11/cfl-beat-160/ http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2022/08/10/cfl-week-10-preview-2/ https://3downnation.com/2022/08/11/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-elks-end-miserable-home-losing-streak-against-riders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/09/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-10-picks-2/ ***** Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2022/08/10/insider-talk-rourkes-nfl-future-carter-looks-washed-collaros-for-mop/ ***** Week 10 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/10/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-10/ ***** Week 10 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2022/08/10/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-10/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Week 10 results Montreal 20....Winnipeg 17 Surprise! This was a very exciting but poorly played game. In particular, both kickers were awful. https://www.cfl.ca/games/6246/montreal-alouettes-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#videos https://3downnation.com/2022/08/12/missed-kicks-loom-large-as-blue-bombers-suffer-shocking-loss-to-alouettes-nine-other-thoughts/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-winnipeg-blue-bombers-recap-august-11-1.6549222 ***** Hamilton 34....Toronto 27 https://www.cfl.ca/games/6247/toronto-argonauts-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-toronto-argonauts-recap-august-12-1.6550344 ***** The other two games will be tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.