GA Russell Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 Apparently some people are hungry for Canadian league news. In the past three days and five hours, this thread has had 800 views. Now up to 231,800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 18 Author Report Share Posted January 18 And in the past 41 hours, we are up another 600 views. We are now up to 232,400. Is something going on that I don't know about? ***** BC let Dominique Rhymes go today. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/17/b-c-lions-release-former-cfl-all-star-receiver-dominique-rhymes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/17/lions-release-veteran-receiver-dominique-rhymes/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/source-veteran-receiver-rhymes-b-c-lions-mutually-agree-to-part-ways-1.2063881 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 18 Author Report Share Posted January 18 That was quick! Dominique Rhymes has joined the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/18/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-dominique-rhymes/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/source-veteran-receiver-dominique-rhymes-returning-to-ottawa-redblacks-1.2064350 ***** The Bombers have traded Dru Brown to the Redblacks for a draft pick. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/18/blue-bombers-trade-qb-dru-brown-to-redblacks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/18/ottawa-acquires-rights-to-qb-dru-brown-from-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/redblacks-acquire-rights-for-qb-dru-brown-from-bombers-for-fifth-round-pick-1.2064387 ***** The Roughriders have let go Jake Wieneke. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/18/riders-cut-receiver-jake-wieneke-ahead-of-offseason-bonus/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/18/riders-release-receiver-jake-wieneke/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-former-cfl-all-star-wr-jake-wieneke-1.2064656 ***** Kent Austin will be Auburn's QB coach this year. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/18/longtime-cfler-kent-austin-named-qb-coach-at-auburn-university/ ***** Review of last year's top free agent signings. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/16/cauz-the-top-free-agent-signings-from-2023/ ***** Dave Naylor looks at each team's quarterback situation. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/dave-naylor-a-look-at-where-every-cfl-team-sits-at-quarterback-1.2060605 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 21 Author Report Share Posted January 21 The league has set up this year's Free Agency Tracker. https://www.cfl.ca/fa24/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 I mentioned before that Zach Collaros was the college roommate of Taylor Swift's latest boyfriend. Apparently they watched the Kansas City game together today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted January 23 Author Report Share Posted January 23 IG Field will have a new corporate sponsor this year - Princess Auto. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/winnipegs-ig-field-to-be-renamed-princess-auto-stadium/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/winnipeg-announces-princess-auto-as-new-stadium-naming-rights-partner/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-field-renamed-princess-auto-stadium-1.7092397 And Doug Brown tweets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 Adam Konar has signed with Calgary. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/22/calgary-stampeders-sign-lb-adam-konar-following-release-from-elks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/22/stamps-sign-adam-konar-extend-elliot-graham/ ***** The two US spring leagues, the XFL and the USFL, have merged to become the UFL - United Football League. Steven Dunbar, Jr., signed with them this week. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/22/steven-dunbar-jr-signs-in-ufl-following-release-from-edmonton-elks/ ***** It looks like John Hufnagel has semi-retired. He will be an advisor to the Stampeders. The new President will be Jay McNeil. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/jay-mcneil-named-calgary-stampeders-president-as-hufnagel-takes-advisory-role/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/jay-mcneil-appointed-team-president-with-stamps/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cfl-calgary-stampeders-jay-mcneil-president-1.7092317 ***** Bruce Covernton has died at only 57. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/longtime-calgary-stampeders-ol-bruce-covernton-dead-at-57/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/former-stampeder-bruce-covernton-dead-at-57-1.7092863 ***** Mason Fine has re-signed with Sask. That suggests that that the Riders will not bring back Jake Dolegala. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/saskatchewan-roughriders-re-sign-qb-mason-fine-through-2025/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/fine-riders-agree-to-two-year-extension/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/mason-fine-resigned-roughriders-1.7093332 ***** Mark McLaurin has signed with Sask. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/24/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-former-edmonton-elks-db-mark-mclaurin/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/24/riders-sign-american-lb-mark-mclaurin/ ***** Dru Brown has signed with the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/24/qb-dru-brown-signs-two-year-contract-with-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/24/redblacks-sign-quarterback-dru-brown-to-two-year-deal/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-dru-brown-quarterback-sign-1.7093340 ***** The Scouting Bureau's winter rankings are out. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/25/illinois-ol-isaiah-adams-tops-cfls-2024-winter-scouting-bureau-rankings/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/25/ferguson-top-5-biggest-risers-in-the-scouting-bureau-rankings/ ***** Kelly Malveaux has died at only 47. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/25/long-time-cfl-db-kelly-malveaux-passes-away-at-47/ ***** Kerry Joseph will be Chicago's QB coach this year. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/26/chicago-bears-to-hire-former-cfl-mop-kerry-joseph-as-quarterbacks-coach/ https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/chicago-bears-to-hire-2007-cfl-most-outstanding-player-kerry-joseph-as-quarterbacks-coach-1.2068077 ***** Video: The coldest games in CFL history https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/21/the-coldest-football-games-in-cfl-history/ ***** Demetrious Maxie and Dominic Picard have joined the Argos coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/22/argos-add-demetrious-maxie-dominic-picard-to-coaching-staff/ ***** Analysis of each team's QB situation https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/steinberg-a-look-at-all-nine-quarterback-rooms/ ***** The Elks have let go Ed Gainey. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/elks-release-defensive-back-ed-gainey/ ***** Here's a first. The Argos' Qwan'Tez Stiggers will play in the East-West Shrine Bowl. Huh? https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-qwan-tez-stiggers-invited-to-participate-in-east-west-shrine-bowl-game-1.2063993 ***** This thread's view count now stands at 234,700. That's an increase of 2,300 since Jan. 17, nine days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 Carl Weathers has died at 76. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 Andre Bolduc has joined Calgary's coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/29/stamps-announce-coaching-staff/ https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/calgary-stampeders-hire-andre-bolduc-ryan-williams-to-finalize-coaching-staff/ ***** free agent rankings running backs and fullbacks https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-running-backs-fullbacks/ receivers https://3downnation.com/2024/01/30/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-receivers/ offensive linemen https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-offensive-linemen/ defensive linemen https://3downnation.com/2024/02/01/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-linemen/ defensive linemen https://3downnation.com/2024/02/02/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-linebackers/ defensive backs https://3downnation.com/2024/02/03/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-backs/ ***** This is unusual. The Argos traded Jordan Williams to the Ticats. In addition there was an exchange of eight draft picks. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/29/ticats-acquire-national-lb-jordan-williams-in-trade-with-argos/ https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/hamilton-tiger-cats-acquire-canadian-lb-jordan-williams-from-toronto-argonauts/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/toronto-argonaut-jordan-williams-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.7102808 ***** The Ticats have let go Jonathan Kongbo. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/30/ticats-release-dl-jonathan-kongbo-sign-four/ https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/canadian-dl-jonathan-kongbo-says-hes-been-released-by-hamilton-tiger-cats/ ***** The Als have let go William Stanback. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/30/als-release-running-back-william-stanback/ https://3downnation.com/2024/01/30/end-of-an-era-montreal-alouettes-release-rb-william-stanback/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/william-stanback-eager-for-free-agency-head-start-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-1.2069704 ***** combine - March 19-24 draft - April 30 rookie camps - May 8 training camps - May 12 pre-season games - May 20 through June 1 traing camps end June 1 https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/cfl-unveils-dates-for-draft-training-camp-cutdown-day-in-2024/ ***** The Redblacks have let go Jacob Ruby. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/31/redblacks-release-national-ol-jacob-ruby/ https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/redblacks-release-canadian-ol-jacob-ruby-prior-to-offseason-roster-bonus/ ***** Chris Streveler has returned to the Bombers on a one-year deal. This is a bit of a surprise, because you would think that after four years in the NFL he would go to a team where he would have a shot at becoming the starter. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/31/bombers-bring-back-chris-streveler-on-one-year-contract/ https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/hes-back-winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-qb-chris-streveler/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/01/tait-streveler-excited-to-be-back-in-the-peg/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/chris-streveler-winnipeg-blue-bombers-cfl-1.7100356 ***** Paul Boudreau has joined the Ticats coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/02/ticats-announce-2024-coaching-staff/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/02/ticats-hire-former-bombers-special-team-coordinator-paul-boudreau-six-others-to-2024-coaching-staff/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-head-coach-scott-milanovich-unveils-24-staff-1.2070934 ***** Jeff Reinbold has joined the Univ. of Hawaii's coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2024/01/16/longtime-cfl-coach-jeff-reinebold-accepts-position-at-university-of-hawaii-report/ ***** This thread's view count now stands at 235,600, which is an increase of 900 since Jan. 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 Here's a surprise. The Argos have let go Boris Bede, and signed Lirim Hajrullahu. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/argos-bring-back-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu-release-boris-bede/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/05/canadian-k-lirim-hajrullahu-returns-to-cfl-signs-with-toronto-argonauts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-sign-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu-release-boris-bede-1.2071787 ***** Free Agent rankings specialists https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-specialists/ ***** The Redblacks have let go Nate Behar. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/redblacks-release-receiver-nate-behar/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/ottawa-redblacks-release-canadian-rec-nate-behar-despite-partially-guaranteed-salary/ ***** Marcus Brady has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' "passing game coordinator." https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/los-angeles-chargers-hire-former-cfl-assistant-coach-qb-marcus-brady-as-passing-game-coordinator-report/ ***** Free Agent rankings overall https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/canadians-brady-oliveira-mathieu-betts-top-tsn-s-list-of-cfl-free-agents-1.2071367 https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-top-30/ ***** Adarius Pickett has agreed to join the Redblacks. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/report-toronto-argonauts-db-adarius-pickett-to-join-ottawa-redblacks-in-free-agency-1.2071861 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/report-adarius-pickett-heading-to-the-nations-capital/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/05/sources-cfl-all-star-adarius-pickett-agrees-to-terms-with-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** Jermarcus Hardrick has agreed to join the Roughriders. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jemarcus-hardrick-to-sign-two-year-deal-with-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2071971 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/report-all-star-ot-jermarcus-hardrick-headed-to-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/05/sources-american-ol-jermarcus-hardrick-agrees-to-terms-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 Brandon Barlow will sign with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dl-brandon-barlow/ ***** Jameer Thurman will sign with the Roughriders. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-american-lb-jameer-thurman/ ***** Boris Bede has signed with the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/elks-boris-bede-agree-to-two-year-deal/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/edmonton-elks-sign-all-star-kicker-boris-bede-through-2025/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-sign-veteran-kicker-boris-bede-1.2072370 ***** Drew Richmond has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/drew-richmond-retires-at-28-leaves-hole-in-winnipegs-offensive-line/ ***** Javon Leake will sign with the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-mostp-javon-leake-to-sign-with-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-cfl-all-star-return-man-javon-leake/ ***** Jalon Edwards-Cooper will sign with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-db-jalon-edwards-cooper/ ***** Jamal Peters will sign with the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-jamal-peters-to-sign-with-ticats/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-db-jamal-peters/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-sign-defensive-back-jamal-peters-to-record-deal-1.2072352 ***** William Stanback has signed with BC. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/lions-sign-stanback-to-beef-up-run-game/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-rb-william-stanback-signs-with-b-c-lions/ ***** Demerio Houston will sign with the Stampeders. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-demerio-houston-headed-to-calgary/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-all-star-db-demerio-houston/ ***** AJ Ouellette will sign with the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-riders-to-sign-aj-ouellette/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-two-time-east-all-star-rb-a-j-ouellette/ ***** The Elks and the Riders have added a number of good players, and the Argos have lost many of the stars. Apparently the Argos have been so good because these guys were playing on their rookie contracts. Now that these old contracts have expired, their market value has shot up, and the Argos don't have the salary cap space to keep all the people they would like. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/four-toronto-argonauts-players-reach-agreements-in-principle-with-other-cfl-clubs-1.2072391 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/oleary-argos-hit-hard-with-player-departures/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 (edited) Savon Scarver has signed with the Argos. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/07/argos-sign-receiver-returner-savon-scarver/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/toronto-argonauts-sign-former-redblacks-receiver-savon-scarver/ ***** Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund will sign with the Alouettes. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-dl-isaac-adeyemi-berglund/ ***** Dewayne Hendrix will sign with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dl-dewayne-hendrix/ ***** Ante Milanovic-Litre has signed with the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/07/ticats-extend-bennett-ternowski-sign-milanovic-litre/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-canadian-rb-ante-milanovic-litre-re-sign-one-other/ ***** Adam Auclair will sign with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-lb-adam-auclair/ ***** Matthew Shiltz (a favorite of mine) will sign with the Stampeders. I can see him helping the team if Maier struggles. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/07/report-matthew-shiltz-to-sign-with-stampeders/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-qb-matthew-shiltz/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/report-veteran-quarterback-matthew-shiltz-agrees-in-principle-to-deal-with-calgary-stampeders-1.2072728 ***** Ricky Walker will sign with the Stampeders. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-dl-ricky-walker/ ***** Tevin Jones will sign with the Alouettes. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-receiver-tevin-jones/ ***** Brady Oliveira turned down two big offers from the Ticats and BC to remain with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/bombers-rb-brady-oliveira-turned-down-770000-and-550000-financial-packages-to-stay-in-winnipeg/ Edited February 8 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 This is a good explanation of what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 Malik Carney will sign with the Roughriders. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/08/sources-american-de-malik-carney-agrees-to-terms-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/ ***** Trevon Tate will sign with the Stampeders. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/08/sources-american-ol-trevon-tate-agrees-to-terms-with-calgary-stampeders/ ***** The Alouettes have let go Almondo Sewell. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/08/als-part-ways-with-dt-almondo-sewell/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/08/montreal-alouettes-release-veteran-dt-almondo-sewell/ ***** Derek Wiggan will sign with the Alouettes. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/08/sources-veteran-canadian-dt-derek-wiggan-agrees-to-terms-with-montreal-alouettes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 BC has let go Quincy Mauger. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/09/b-c-lions-release-starting-safety-quincy-mauger/ ***** BC has let go Woody Baron. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/09/b-c-lions-release-veteran-dl-woody-baron-prior-to-offseason-roster-bonus/ ***** Jackson Jeffcoat has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/09/veteran-winnipeg-blue-bombers-de-jackson-jeffcoat-retires-from-cfl/ ***** This thread's view count stands at 236,300; an increase of 700 in a little less than six days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 11 Author Report Share Posted February 11 With the Super Bowl being played tomorrow, I am reminded that during last year's broadcast Crown Royal aired a spot featuring Dave Grohl which acknowledged that Canada (the McGill students in 1874) created North American football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 Free Agency begins tomorrow at noon. Here's a good look at how each of the teams stands. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/12/2024-cfl-free-agency-tracker-every-move-around-the-league/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 (edited) Let's start to catch up with the headlines. I'll save the free agent signings for later. If you can't wait, here is the league's list. https://www.cfl.ca/fa24/ ***** Drew Tate has joined the Argos coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/05/argos-add-former-cfl-qb-drew-tate-to-coaching-staff/ ***** Chris Edwards has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/12/controversial-defender-chris-edwards-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Mathieu Betts has signed with Detroit. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/13/detroit-lions-sign-cfls-most-outstanding-defensive-player-canadian-dl-mathieu-betts/ ***** The Bombers (and the league) lost two greats on the same day - Gerry James at 89 and Kenny Ploen at 88. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/14/hall-of-fame-running-back-multisport-star-gerry-james-dead-at-89/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/14/cfl-mourns-the-passing-of-kenny-ploen/ ***** Marc Trestman has joined the LA Chargers coaching staff as senior offensive assistant coach. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/14/los-angeles-chargers-hire-former-cfl-head-coach-marc-trestman/ ***** Simoni Lawrence has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/15/simoni-lawrence-retires-from-cfl-takes-job-with-hamilton-sports-group/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/17/city-of-hamilton-declares-february-21-simoni-lawrence-day/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-tiger-cats-simoni-lawrence-cfl-1.7117260 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/15/longtime-ticat-simoni-lawrence-announces-retirement/ ***** Feb. 19 power rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/02/19/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-riders-on-the-rise-post-free-agency/ ***** Feb. 21 power rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/21/gas-on-the-fire-the-way-too-early-power-rankings-are-here/ ***** Mike Sellers is ill. A Go Fund Me account has been set up. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/21/gofundme-launched-in-support-of-former-cfl-nfl-fullback-mike-sellers/ ***** Cariel Brooks has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/21/two-time-all-star-defensive-back-cariel-brooks-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Craig Dickinson has joined Calgary as a consultant. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/23/former-riders-head-coach-craig-dickenson-hired-by-brother-dave-as-consultant-with-stampeders/ ***** There is a new documentary about Andrew Harris called Running Back Relentless. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/24/andrew-harris-documentary-running-back-relentless-set-for-vip-premiere-in-winnipeg/ ***** Henoc Muamba, a favorite of mine, has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/26/former-first-overall-pick-grey-cup-mvp-henoc-muamba-retires-from-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2024/02/29/butterfly-season-henoc-muamba-ready-to-tackle-business-media-opportunities-following-cfl-retirement/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/26/one-of-one-henoc-muamba-announces-retirement/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://3downnation.com/2024/02/28/assessing-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-post-free-agency-depth-chart/ ***** Craig Roh has died of colon cancer at only 33. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2024/02/28/former-cfl-defensive-lineman-craig-roh-passes-away-at-33/ ***** Vancouver has revealed its Grey Cup Week plans. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/grey-cup-vancouver-2024-1.7130387 ***** Feb. 26 East analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/26/mmqb-the-east-divisions-biggest-moves-so-far/ ***** Feb. 19 West analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/19/mmqb-the-wests-biggest-off-season-stories-so-far/ ***** This thread's view count is today 362,200. That can't be right! Edited March 22 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 Larry Dean has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/07/larry-dean-announces-retirement-joins-riders-as-player-personnel-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2024/03/07/four-time-all-star-linebacker-larry-dean-retires-joins-roughriders-front-office/ https://3downnation.com/2024/03/08/riders-gm-jeremy-oday-goes-full-circle-with-decision-to-mentor-football-ops-rookie-larry-dean/ ***** Both Don Narcisse and James West have been named to Texas Southern University's Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2024/03/09/cfl-legends-don-narcisse-james-west-inducted-into-texas-southern-hall-of-fame/ ***** Dave Ritchie has died at 85. RIP. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/11/the-cfl-mourns-the-passing-of-coach-dave-ritchie/ https://3downnation.com/2024/03/09/hall-of-fame-cfl-head-coach-dave-ritchie-passes-away-at-85/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hall-of-fame-cfl-head-coach-dave-ritchie-dead-at-age-85-1.2087561 ***** Sports Tourism Canada says that Hamilton's Grey Cup generated $73.5 million. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/study-indicates-23-grey-cup-provided-economic-boon-for-both-ontario-and-hamilton-1.2088740 https://3downnation.com/2024/03/12/110th-grey-cup-generated-73-5-million-in-total-economic-impact-report/ ***** Just to follow up on Ploen and James, I had Kenny Ploen's bubble gum card in 1964. A few years ago I picked up the Gerry James biography Kid Dynamite. I guess now would be a good time to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 (edited) A.C. Leonard will retire, it looks like. https://3downnation.com/2024/03/18/a-c-leonard-hints-at-retirement-in-cryptic-social-media-post/ ***** The Redblacks will be celebrating their tenth anniversary this year. https://3downnation.com/2024/03/18/ottawa-redblacks-to-host-key-alumni-unveil-new-uniform-during-tenth-anniversary-season/ ***** Jason Shivers will be Edmonton's defensive coordinator this year. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/18/elks-announce-coaching-staff-bring-back-jason-shivers/ https://3downnation.com/2024/03/18/official-edmonton-elks-hire-jason-shivers-as-defensive-coordinator-finalize-coaching-staff/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-add-jason-shivers-four-others-to-coaching-staff-1.2091844 ***** Calvin McCarty will be Hamilton's running backs coach this year. https://3downnation.com/2024/03/19/hamilton-tiger-cats-hire-calvin-mccarty-as-running-backs-coach/ ***** The Elks will celebrate their 75th anniversary this year with, inter alia, their largest alumni reunion ever. https://3downnation.com/2024/03/25/edmonton-elks-to-host-teams-largest-ever-alumni-gathering-to-celebrate-75th-anniversary/ ***** (Maybe I already posted in the past, but I didn't realize that) Naaman Roosevelt is now a coach with Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/24/naaman-roosevelt-micd-up-at-the-cfl-combine/ ***** That catches us up with the headlines, except... I'll plan to start looking at the free agent signings next time. Edited March 26 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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