GA Russell Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Canadian equivalent of ESPN is called TSN. Here's an article that says that the audience(s) for TSN's CFL broadcasts are larger than for their NHL broadcasts. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/cfl-targets-generation-next/article1814225/page1/ ***** Stephen Brunt's preview of the Commissioner's State of the League address: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/commissioner-cohon-and-cfl-can-breath-easy/article1814256/ ***** More about the Grey Cup: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/25/16319821.html http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Saskatchewan/2010/11/25/16317996.html http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/25/16313706.html Matt Flowers Grey Cup preview http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4359074 http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4359118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Canadian equivalent of ESPN is called TSN... What about Réseau des sports (RDS) in Québec? I watched that network quite a bit during my visits to Montréal. Their site has decent-looking Francophone Grey Cup coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Canadian equivalent of ESPN is called TSN... What about Réseau des sports (RDS) in Québec? I watched that network quite a bit during my visits to Montréal. Their site has decent-looking Francophone Grey Cup coverage. TD, RDS and TSN are owned by the same company. RDS is considered the French-language TSN. I'm not sure if it is carried outside of Quebec. There are francophones in Manitoba. Perhaps it is carried there. Do any of you Canucks know? ***** Controversy! Two Als, Matthieu Proulx and Etienne Boulay, accused the league of favoring the Riders on a French-language Quebec radio station today. This has political implications. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/25/16321706.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The finalists for the CFL Awards have been announced. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=340723 My picks are: Calvillo Fantuz Owens Knowlton Elimimian Archibald A couple could go either way! The CFL Awards were announced tonight. And the winners are... Burris Fantuz Owens Knowlton Elimimian Archibald I suspected that the writers would name Burris as the league's Outstanding Player when they named him ahead of Calvillo when picking the All-Star team. All six were first time winners. Owens was a unanimous selection. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Calgary/2010/11/25/16321561.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Here is a fleshed out article about the CFL's TV ratings, including how it does on RDS. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/cfl-tv-ratings-go-through-the-roof/article1814305/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Canadian equivalent of ESPN is called TSN... What about Réseau des sports (RDS) in Québec? I watched that network quite a bit during my visits to Montréal. Their site has decent-looking Francophone Grey Cup coverage. TD, RDS and TSN are owned by the same company. RDS is considered the French-language TSN. I'm not sure if it is carried outside of Quebec. There are francophones in Manitoba. Perhaps it is carried there. Do any of you Canucks know? ... Thanks, GA. I never suspected that TSN and RDS have the same corporate parent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 More on the Grey Cup: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/25/16328296.html http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/25/16322141.html http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/26/16327961.html Dan Ralph on the Commissioner's address this morning. (I liked the stats that half of the CFL games were decided by seven points or less, and that the outcome in almost half came down to the final three minutes.) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/cfl-commissioner-delivers-good-news/article1815375/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Matthew Sekeres keys to the game http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/keys-to-the-game/article1815971/ ***** CFL players analyzing the two teams http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/sizing-up-the-competition/article1815978/ ***** Matthew Sekeres Friday online chat http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/grey-cup-chat/article1813099/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 2010 Grey Cup: Montreal Alouettes 21....Saskatchewan Roughriders 18 http://scoreboards.canoe.ca/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=canoe&page=CFL/scores/final/W908.htm http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=343362 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2010/11/28/16352561.html Allan Maki's report http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/allan-maki/als-repeat-as-grey-cup-champs/article1816708/ Jamel Richardson named the game's MVP. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=343378 Box score and stats of the game. http://scoreboards.canoe.ca/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=canoe&page=CFL/scores/final/boxscore.aspx?GAMEID=908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I have changed the thread title, as the off-season has now begun! This thread is now three years old, with 25,687 views. That's 8,562 views per year, which is pretty amazing! ***** Ken Miller is stepping down as head coach of the Riders. He will remain as VP of football operations. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/miller-gives-up-coaching-duties-with-roughriders/article1822012/ ***** Gene Makowski is entering politics. He will plan to continue playing, but he has already played 16 years, so his career is almost at an end anyway. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/roughriders-makowsky-tackles-politics/article1821437/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Former Lions and Roughriders coach Dave Skrien passed away Tuesday. http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Lions+Skrien+dies+after+long+goodbye/3915588/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 The Globe and Mail says that the Eskimos will name Kavis Reed as their new head coach Friday. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/eskimos-to-name-kavis-reed-head-coach/article1831260/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 The Eskimos made it official today, naming Kavis Reed as their new head coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=344963 ***** Andy Fantuz has scheduled January workouts with Pittsburgh and Minnesota. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=344987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 The Argos have given Jim Barker the additional duties of GM in addition to those of head coach. Adam Rita will not be returning. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/jim-barker-named-argos-gm/article1838633/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Here is a list of the players in the league who will become free agents Feb. 16. I'm amazed that BC has only two. I can see Jarious Jackson and Ron Flemons moving. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=345601 ***** Kavis Reed announced his coaching staff today, notably Rich Stubler. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=345631 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Edmonton continues to announce more changes. They have released Jason Goss, Derick Armstrong and Kerry Joseph among others. And they have hired Marcus Crandell as their new offensive coordinator. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=/cfl/news/AJN4364352.htm http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=345896 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 In his press conference immeidately after the Grey Cup game, Anthony Calvillo announced that he had a thyroid problem and would go under the knife soon. A lesion on the thyroid was removed, and it was determined to be cancerous. So today his thyroid gland was removed. The report is that the doctor is satisfied. But at 38 years of age, you have to wonder if this will be relevant to Calvillo's playing future. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/calvillo-has-second-operation-after-results-show-presence-of-cancer-cells/article1846443/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 It now looks like there is a real possibility that the Ticats will relocate. The Hamilton City Council today voted down the proposed location of a new stadium, and Ivor Wynne (which was built around 1930) can't go much further without a very expensive rehab for which there is no money. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=346537 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/hamilton-decides-against-mayors-pick-for-stadium-site/article1847692/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/ticats-search-for-new-home-hits-dead-end/article1847844/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 David Naylor lists here the ten players most likely to sign with the NFL. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=347244 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Tony Proudfoot has passed away from ALS. I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of the Grey Cups - I think '96, but maybe '85. He was a very nice guy with a lot of class. RIP http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/tony-proudfoot-cfl-all-star-dies-at-61-after-battle-with-als/article1854035/ As I think we have mentioned before, the number of CFL alums with ALS is way out of proportion to the general population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 TSN is reporting that the Riders have hired Greg Marshall to be their new head coach, with the announcement to be made early next week. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=347412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Saskatchewan named Greg Marshall its head coach today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=348132 ***** Hamilton promoted Khari Jones to offensive coordinator today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=348112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Jim Duncan has died. He was the coach of the Grey Cup champion Stampeders in '71, the year that Leon McQuay fumbled. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=348293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Cookie Gilchrist has died. He was a great one, but I hope now he has found peace. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/former-cfl-and-afl-star-chester-cookie-gilchrist-dies-at-75/article1864501/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_Gilchrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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