GA Russell Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 TSN Grey Cup picks http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381416 (I consider Dave Naylor to be the most knowledgeable of all CFL reporters, and he's picking the Bombers in an upset!) The Lions are seven point favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Here it is, on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrkEROiQsa8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 2011 Grey Cup British Columbia Lions 34....Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23 http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/scores/final/boxscore.aspx?GAMEID=999 http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4454100 Dan Ralph http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/lions-win-grey-cup/article2251487/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381436 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/GreyCup/2011/11/27/19026066.html ***** Montreal's offensive coordinator Scott Milanovich is said to have agreed to become the new Argos head coach, though the deal is not yet done. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381450 ***** The Grey Cup in a nut shell: The Lions had the chance to bury the Bombers in the first quarter, but couldn't get it done. By the end of the half, the Bombers had the momentum. The third quarter was even until on the last play the Lions scored a touchdown on a 66 yard bomb. That seemed to salt it away for the Lions, but the Bombers came back in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns. After the second TD, however, the Bombers kickoff did not go the required ten yards. The Lions took the ball and kicked a field goal which gave them an insurmountable eleven-point lead with just 58 seconds to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 The Grey Cup is on cable tv channel TSN (the Canadian equivalent of ESPN), yet over one-third of the Canadian population tuned in to the game last night, making it Canada's most watched sporting event of the year. The Canadian press always ballyhoos hockey over the Canadian league, yet the Grey Cup always gets a bigger tv rating than the Stanley Cup Finals (and the Super Bowl for that matter). http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 When I posted that YouTube clip yesterday at 5:28 pm it had 1,200 views. It now has 138,000 views! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Last night the Kapp-Mosca encounter made the ESPN Monday Night Football pre-game show. Today, it is featured on the front page of the Fox News website! http://www.foxnews.com/ http://video.foxnews.com/v/1300129546001/?test=faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 The Ticats today fired Marcel Bellefeuille. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381618 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/tiger-cats-fire-marcel-bellefeuille/article2255274/ http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4454593 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Hamilton/2011/11/30/19040676.html ***** The Bombers today fired offensive coordinator Jamie Barresi. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381605 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2011/11/30/19037936.html ***** John Hufnagel says that his defensive coordinator Chris Jones is leaving for the Argos, but the Argos deny it. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381608 http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Calgary/2011/11/30/19041471.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/hufnagel-blind-sided-by-co-ordinators-move-to-argos/article2255307/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 John Hufnagel says that his defensive coordinator Chris Jones is leaving for the Argos, but the Argos deny it. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381608 http://slam.canoe.ca...0/19041471.html http://www.theglobea...article2255307/ Now the Stamps have filed a complaint with the league about this, saying that the Argos did not seek permission to hire Jones while he is under contract through 2012. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381659 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Two Lions decided to go out on top and retired today - Jamal Robertson and Ryan Thelwell. Thelwell is no surprise, as he retired a year ago and came back late in the season at Wally's request because of injuries. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/lions-pair-go-out-on-top/article2257412/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 John Hufnagel says that his defensive coordinator Chris Jones is leaving for the Argos, but the Argos deny it. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381608 http://slam.canoe.ca...0/19041471.html http://www.theglobea...article2255307/ Now the Stamps have filed a complaint with the league about this, saying that the Argos did not seek permission to hire Jones while he is under contract through 2012. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381659 The league today fined the Argos a paltry $5,000 for tampering with Jones. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/cfl-fines-argonauts-5000-for-tampering/article2258586/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 John Hufnagel says that his defensive coordinator Chris Jones is leaving for the Argos, but the Argos deny it. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381608 http://slam.canoe.ca...0/19041471.html http://www.theglobea...article2255307/ Now the Stamps have filed a complaint with the league about this, saying that the Argos did not seek permission to hire Jones while he is under contract through 2012. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381659 The league today fined the Argos a paltry $5,000 for tampering with Jones. http://www.theglobea...article2258586/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381808 remind me when the next season is revving up. i want to get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) LOL! I've got a convert! aloc, the season begins July 1 - Canada Day, which is their version of Independence Day. Edited December 3, 2011 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) aloc, my friends are surprised when I tell them that nowadays with the internet it is easier for an American to be a CFL fan than a fan of another league. 1) There are only eight teams to keep track of and get to know the players. 2) There are only four games per week. Their radio broadcasts are all available for free on the internet. They are all played at different times, so when you choose to listen to one, you are not also choosing to miss another. 3) There are many newspaper articles about the league on the internet, so there is no shortage of available news. ***** The Argos made it official Thursday that they are hiring Montreal offensive coordinator Scott Milanovich as their new head coach. Head coach Jim Barker will retain his duties as General Manager. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381690 ***** The Alouettes announced today that Marcus Brady will replace Milanovich as their offensive coordinator. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=381896 Edited December 4, 2011 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Alex Walling wrote a nice obit for Cookie Gilchrist a few months ago, and now he has written one for Hal Patterson as well. http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/alex_walling/?id=381677 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Anthony Calvillo announced today that he is going to come back for one more season. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382028 ***** Wally Buono announced today that he is retiring as the coach of the Lions, but will remain as the GM and VP of Football Operations. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382047 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Scott Milanovich named his coordinators today. Not only was Chris Jones named defensive coordinator, he was also named Asst. General Manager. That's odd. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/argos-bolster-coaching-staff/article2260180/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 The Riders have released Barrin Simpson, and signed Maurice Lloyd. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382114 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 it seems that every team in the league is changing coaches and general managers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 it seems that every team in the league is changing coaches and general managers. aloc, it's common for the teams that don't make the playoffs to change coaches. This year, Wally Buono (who has won more games than any other coach in league history) has decided to retire on top, a week after he won the Grey Cup. In recent years it has been common for head coaches to leave to become an assistant coach at US universities, because the money is so much better in US college ball. Don Matthews (whose winning record Wally broke) used to have it in his contract that he could leave after winning the Grey Cup because that would be when he was in the most demand. He wound up coaching five teams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Dave Naylor coaching carousel wrapup http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382173 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Jeff Garcia signed with the Houston Texans Thursday. At 41 he is now the NFL's third oldest player. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-08/houston-texans-sign-quarterback-jeff-garcia-after-losing-schaub-leinart.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Big trade today. Offhand, I would say that it's the biggest trade since the Als sent Sam Etcheverry and Hal Patterson to the Ticats fifty years ago. The Eskimos traded Ricky Ray to the Argos for Steven Jyles, backup kicker Grant Shaw and the Argos' first round draft pick (second overall). This is the second time Eric Tillman has traded for Jyles. He did it when he was with the Riders too. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 As expected, Wally named his defensive coordinator Mike Benevides the Lions' new head coach today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 The Riders today named Ticat defensive coordinator Corey Chamblin as their new head coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=382810 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 I regret that I forgot to tell you this a month ago, when there was still plenty of time to place your order for Christmas. Here's the situation: The first Grey Cup game was played in 1909. They have played the game every year since then except for three years during World War One. As a result, the 100th Grey Cup game will be played in 2012 in Toronto, and the league is making a very big deal of it. I don't blame them for emphasizing the hundredth Grey Cup, but it was my opinion in 2009 that they should have done something out of the ordinary to celebrate the Grey Cup's centennial. (I might add that this year's Indianapolis 500 was its centennial, and they made a big deal of that.) The league's website now has a few items left over from the 2009 Grey Cup including two $4.99 caps. I think that any Canadian league cap is a bargain at $4.99, so I think it is extra special when it is for the Grey Cup's centennial. http://www.cflshop.ca/store/G2950BLK!REEB/Grey+Cup+2009+Basic+Slouch+Cap http://www.cflshop.ca/store/G2952BLK!REEB/Grey+Cup+2009+Black+Basic+Flex+Cap http://www.cflshop.ca/istar.asp?a=29&icon1=7&sortby=&numperpage=12&pos=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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