GA Russell Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 The Argos have signed former Ticat free agent Jonathan Hood, a defensive back. Considering how bad the Hamilton defense was last year, I'm not sure what promise he offers. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=418629 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 The league announced yesterday that it is renewing its TV deal with TSN through 2018, reportedly at double the fee. No word on the availability for American fans. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/dowbiggin-cfl-scores-touchdown-with-big-tsn-deal/article10151768/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=418717 ***** The Rules Committee has approved video review of missed field goals and converts. I don't recall a Rules Committee recommendation ever being turned down by the Board. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=418837 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 The Riders have signed Renauld Williams, and released Joe Lobendahn. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The Bombers have released Joey Elliott and Ian Logan. Logan was a league all-star in 2011. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The Als have signed former Indianapolis running back Dominic Rhodes. Here's betting he won't be playing for them the end of the year. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419236 ***** Ron Lancaster, Jr., has died. He was an assistant coach with four teams, and won three Grey Cups. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) The Lions have traded Khalif Mitchell to the Argos for Adrian Awasom and the rights to a neg list player. It never looks good when two teams owned by the same man exchange players; and when the trade involves an all-star, I think it looks even worse. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419700 Edited April 3, 2013 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Chris Williams wants to pursue NFL opportunities. He signed a two-year plus an option deal last year. The CBA requires each team to offer rookies a one-year plus option deal. So Williams is claiming that the Ticats never made the one-year offer, and that his contract should be voided. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419896 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 The Bombers have released Joey Elliott and Ian Logan. Logan was a league all-star in 2011. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419135 First the Bombers release Joey Elliott, and now they have released Alex Brink. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=420202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 The Argos have traded the rights to former Indianapolis o-lineman Don Federkeil (who has been retired for three years) to the Stampeders for linebacker Akwasi Antwi. Both are non-imports, and both are from their new teams' areas. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=420237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 The Lions have traded Khalif Mitchell to the Argos for Adrian Awasom and the rights to a neg list player. It never looks good when two teams owned by the same man exchange players; and when the trade involves an all-star, I think it looks even worse. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419700 Mitchell doesn't plan to report to the Argos. He wants to stay out west for a year (Edmonton or Calgary) and then try again for an NFL job. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=420536The Rules Committee has approved video review of missed field goals and converts. I don't recall a Rules Committee recommendation ever being turned down by the Board. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=418837 The Board of Governors has approved the rules change. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=420390 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 The Argos have signed Alex Brink. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=422041 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 The Eskimos have reported a $200,000 net profit for last year. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=422629 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 The league held its draft last week immediately after the NFL's draft. Traditionally, the CFL would hold its draft first because its training camps open earlier. However, teams were reluctant to spend first round picks on good prospects who might get drafted by and sign with the NFL, so they decided to wait until everyone, teams and players both, knew what the situation was vis a vis the NFL. The Ticats had the first pick, and chose a DT named Linden Gaydosh. Today it was announced that he has signed with Carolina as an undrafted free agent. However, apparently he did not receive a signing bonus, so the chances are slim that the Panthers will keep him. Here are the draft results: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=94440 Here is the story on Gaydosh: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) The Argos have signed Alex Brink. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=422041 And three weeks later the Argos have released Brink. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423367 Edited May 17, 2013 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 After two years in the NFL, Emmanuel Arceneaux has returned to the Lions. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423639 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The Ticats have reached a deal to offer Seagram's Coolers at the ballpark this year. I didn't know that teams could sell alcohol other than beer. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/cfls_tiger_cats_toast_brewery_partnership/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) The Argos have signed former USC star and NFL first round draft pick Mike Williams. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423838 ***** The Ticats have traded Jermaine McElveen to the Riders for Lyle Leong, Jr. McElveen led the team with six sacks last year. The Riders also released Tristan Jackson, which surprises me. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423831 Edited May 24, 2013 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 The Argos' first round draft pick, Matt Sewell, has decided to take advantage of a one-time opportunity to earn an MBA at McMaster before joining the team. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423924 ***** The Lions have signed Joey Elliott to a three-year contract. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423903 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 The Bombers have released Joey Elliott and Ian Logan. Logan was a league all-star in 2011. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=419135 Ian Logan has decided to retire. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ottawa has scheduled a June 8 press conference to reveal the team's name. TSN is reporting that it will be the RedBlacks. Other names suggested to focus groups have been Nationals, Rush, Voyageurs, and Raftsmen. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424313 ***** After three years in the NFL, John Chick is now a free agent, and is shopping himself to CFL teams. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424323 ***** Kyle Quinlan has told the Als that he will not report to camp. The word is that he will coach at McMaster instead. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 The Argos have signed former USC star and NFL first round draft pick Mike Williams. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423838 The Argos changed their mind and released Mike Williams today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 CP is reporting that the Riders have come to terms with John Chick. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424483 ***** The Eskimos have released Kyle Koch. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424522 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Here's a report that says that Tim Tebow has been told by his advisors not to expect to play in the NFL again. http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/05/31/report-tebows-camp-says-nfl-career-might-be-done/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Training camps open today. Chris Williams is suing to have his contract voided, so he didn't show up. So the Ticats suspended him. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424554 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Jordan Younger has surprised the Argos and retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=424652 ***** The Stamps have obtained the sponsorship of First Calgary Financial which will involve the players making many appearances at schools and hospitals, as well as other community events. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/stampeders_agree_deal_with_first_calgary_financial/ ***** Here's an article from March that says that CFL teams generate $15-20 million annually. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/cfl_more_than_doubles_domestic_rights_revenues/ Edited June 4, 2013 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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