GA Russell Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I'll plan to get to this past weekend's games tomorrow, but for now I have some news.*****adidas has agreed to be the league's uniform partner, replacing Reebok. But adidas owns Reebok, so apparently adidas intends to have a bigger presence in Canada.http://press.cfl.ca/adidas-to-become-official-outfitter-of-the-cfl#*****Kent Austin bumped Dave Stala after a play, when Stala was in front of the Hamilton bench. The league has fined Austin $5,000, and he has apologized to Stala; but the union objects to the fine because it believes that if a player had bumped a coach he would have been suspended.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-pa-disappointed-by-fine-1.3228218?cmp=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterHere's the video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHXRRSECO_8*****We have another plaintiff, Ron Woodward, joining the lawsuit regarding concussions.http://www.tsn.ca/talent/family-of-former-football-star-suing-cfl-over-head-injuries-dementia-criminal-act-1.360229*****The Ticats have traded their rights to former Clemson star QB Tajh Boyd to the Bombers. Boyd has agreed to sign.http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/quarterback-tajh-boyd-traded-from-ticats-to-bombers/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter*****Week 12 Plays of the Weekhttp://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/116225*****Mark Fulton 9/14 power rankingshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/14/week-12-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections-2/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I just want to take a quick break now to give you the link to a short video from the McMaster-Ottawa game the other day. Only in Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 First let's catch up with last week's games.Hamilton 35....Toronto 27http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/hamilton-tiger-cats-toronto-argonauts-20150911/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/11/ticats-barely-take-down-argos-in-labour-day-re-match/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/12/series-swept-ticats-win-35-27-over-argos/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/tiger-cats-edge-out-resilient-argos-take-back-to-backhttp://www.tsn.ca/ticats-sweep-season-series-with-argos-1.359268The Argos' defense was much better this week.*****Winnipeg 22..Sask 7http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-winnipeg-blue-bombers-20150912/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/13/bomber-thoughts-week-twelve-saskatchewan-at-winnipeg/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/nichols-strong-arms-bombers-to-banjo-bowl-win-over-ridershttp://www.tsn.ca/bombers-pay-back-riders-in-banjo-bowl-1.359630Matt Nichols had a good game despite his being with the team for such a short while. Time flies, as this was the 12th Banjo Bowl.*****Edmonton 27....Calgary 16http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/calgary-stampeders-edmonton-eskimos-20150912/Statshttp://cfl.ca/article/curse-reversed-esks-snap-streak-vs-stamps-20150913012657http://3downnation.com/2015/09/13/winning-streak-ends-at-a-dozen-as-stampeders-drop-one-to-eskimos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/13/reilly-leads-eskimos-over-stampeders-for-first-time-in-his-career/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/reilly-esks-finally-beat-first-place-stamps-1.359716Mike Reilly had a good game, so I guess he has recovered from his injury. The Stamps had won 12 consecutive Battles of Alberta.*****Ottawa 31....BC 18http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-bc-lions-20150913/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/13/redblacks-survive-the-rainey-storm/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/14/simply-not-good-enough/#commentshttp://cfl.ca/article/long-time-coming-ottawa-snaps-streak-in-bchttp://www.tsn.ca/redblacks-surge-past-lions-for-road-win-1.360017Except for late in the first half when the Lions scored a quick 18 points, the Redblacks dominated the game. This was the first time that Ottawa won in BC since 1990! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 The Argos announced today that they will play their Oct. 6 Redblacks game in Ottawa.http://3downnation.com/2015/09/16/redblacks-gifted-with-extra-home-game/#commentshttp://cfl.ca/article/argos-redblacks-game-to-be-played-at-td-placehttp://www.tsn.ca/argos-oct-6-game-moved-to-ottawa-1.361561*****Malcolm Kelly 9/15 power rankingshttp://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3228946*****Week 12 reviewhttp://cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-12*****cfl.ca 9/15 power rankingshttp://cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-esks-make-their-move*****Kevin Glenn will return from the injured list and start for the Riders this week.http://cfl.ca/article/dyce-announces-glenn-to-start-for-riders-in-return*****9/16 Checking Downhttp://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-moore-out-for-bombers-again*****Jon Cornish will return from the injured list this week.http://cfl.ca/article/stamps-add-horsepower-as-cornish-returns*****Jonathan Crompton will return from the injured list, and may start for the Als this week.http://cfl.ca/article/report-crompton-practicing-could-get-start-for-alshttp://www.tsn.ca/hash-marks-als-cato-absent-crompton-takes-snaps-with-starters-1.361430*****Scott Cullen 9/16 power rankingshttp://www.tsn.ca/tiger-cats-return-to-top-of-cfl-rankings-1.361314*****Stanley Williams, a star for the Riders in the '50s, has died.http://www.tsn.ca/former-roughriders-star-williams-dies-at-age-85-1.360920*****Chris Schultz Week 13 pickshttp://www.tsn.ca/week-13-picks-eskimos-and-tiger-cats-in-clash-of-contenders-1.361329*****Jamie Nye Week 13 pickshttp://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-do-esks-make-ground-on-stamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Dan Ralph Week 13 pickshttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/veteran-glenn-to-return-as-riders-starting-quarterback-versus-redblacks/article26387671/*****For the purpose of the career stat, the league requires a minimum of 150 field goal attempts to be included in the record book. As of today, Justin Medlock has the best percentage in league history at 87.4% (166 of 190).http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-medlock-most-accurate-kicker-in-cfl-history-1.362154*****Justin Dunk Week 13 pickshttp://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/week-13-cfl-picks-lions-in-tough-in-calgary/*****Mike Beamish Week 13 picks and 9/17 power rankingshttp://www.vancouversun.com/sports/week+picks+power+rankings/11371264/story.html*****CJOB Week 13 pickshttp://www.cjob.com/2015/09/16/680-cjob-panel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 John Hodge Week 13 pickshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/18/week-thirteen-cfl-picks/#comments*****Rakeem Cato has returned to the Als. But keep in mind that the team now has Calvillo and Dinwiddie running the offense, and Cato may not quickly learn their ideas.http://www.tsn.ca/hash-marks-cato-returns-crompton-takes-snaps-1.361430*****Week 13 game noteshttp://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Tonight's Stamps-Bombers game starts at 8:30 pm eastern, so let's see how much I can do before then.The big news news this week is that Zach Collaros, considered by many to be the leading candidate for the MOP Award, is out for the season with a knee injury. More about that later.First, last week's games...Calgary 35....BC 23http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/bc-lions-calgary-stampeders-20150918/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/cornishs-late-touchdown-leads-stamps-over-lionshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/19/rainey-puts-scare-into-the-stampeders-but-team-holds-onto-first-in-west/#commentsLions returner Chris Rainey scored TD's on both a kick return and a punt return. John Beck was injured.*****Edmonton 25....Hamilton 18http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/edmonton-eskimos-hamilton-tiger-cats-20150919/Statshttp://cfl.ca/article/all-square-esks-outlast-ticats-in-defensive-duelhttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/19/collaros-goes-down-as-ticats-lose-25-18-to-esks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/20/eskimos-overcome-terrible-quarterbacking-to-edge-ti-cats/#commentsThe Ticats didn't show much after Collaros left the game.***** Ottawa 30....Saskatchewan 27http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-saskatchewan-roughriders-20150919/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/burris-paces-redblacks-to-last-second-victoryhttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/20/redblacks-overcome-poor-special-teams-and-blown-calls/#commentsGreat game! Chris Milo kicked a field goal with six seconds left to win it.*****Montreal 35....Winnipeg 14http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/winnipeg-blue-bombers-montreal-alouettes-20150920/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/als-soar-over-bombers-in-cromptons-returnhttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/20/bomber-thoughts-week-thirteen-winnipeg-at-montreal/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/21/alouettes-return-from-bye-week-manhandle-blue-bombers-in-every-way-possible/#commentsThe Als completely dominated a boring game.*****Week 13 reviewhttp://www.cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-13*****More on Collaros and his torn ACL.http://www.cfl.ca/article/collaros-season-done-after-mri-reveals-torn-aclhttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/21/ticats-quarterback-zach-collaros-done-for-the-year/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/20/the-biggest-test-yet-can-austin-win-without-callaros/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/22/milton-ticats-facing-the-nightmare-scenario/#comments*****Week 13 Plays of the Weekhttp://cfl.ca/video/index/id/116619*****Power RankingsMark Fulton - 9/22http://3downnation.com/2015/09/22/week-12-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections-3/#comments*****Malcolm Kelly - 9/22http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3238360*****Scott Cullen - 9/23http://www.tsn.ca/stampeders-back-on-top-of-cfl-rankings-1.365310*****cfl.ca - 9/22http://www.cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-stamps-reclaim-top-spot*****Mike Beamish - 9/24http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/power+rankings+week/11386139/story.html Edited September 26, 2015 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Week 14 picksChris Schultzhttp://www.tsn.ca/talent/week-14-picks-roughriders-due-for-win-number-two-1.365199*****Dan Ralphhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/week-14-cfl-picks-harris-leads-argos-into-crucial-series-against-redblacks/article26510578/*****Jamie Nyehttp://www.cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-can-the-als-apply-pressure*****Justin Dunkhttp://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/week-14-cfl-picks-redblacks-could-carve-up-argos-d/*****CJOBhttp://www.cjob.com/2015/09/23/are-any-cfl-week-14-upsets-brewing-for-680-cjob-panel/*****John Hodgehttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/25/week-fourteen-cfl-picks/#comments Edited September 25, 2015 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) With Zack Collaros going down, many thought that Kevin Glenn would be a good acquisition. But Kent Austin said that he has no plans to acquire a quarterback.http://3downnation.com/2015/09/20/hey-hamilton-need-a-quarterback/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/22/austin-says-ticats-wont-seek-trade-to-replace-collaros/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/23/milton-with-collaros-gone-well-see-what-this-teams-made-of/#comments*****The Bombers have signed Ian Wild, just back from the NFL. And in a surprise to me, they have released Jasper Simmons.http://cfl.ca/article/report-lb-wild-agrees-to-re-join-bombershttp://www.tsn.ca/bombers-welcome-back-lb-wild-release-lb-simmons-1.364679*****Edmonton has traded Skye Dawson to Calgary.http://cfl.ca/article/stampeders-acquire-wrkr-skye-dawson-from-esks*****The Lions have signed Rennie Curran.http://cfl.ca/article/lions-sign-former-esks-lb-rennie-curran*****Swayze Waters has hurt his groin, and has been placed on the six-game injured list.http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/116633http://www.tsn.ca/argos-waters-out-six-weeks-ray-not-ready-1.364806*****Week 14 Checking Downhttp://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-west-nearing-return-to-stamps*****With Zach Collaros out of the running, who might be voted Most Outstanding Player?http://cfl.ca/article/collaros-was-unquestioned-leader-for-mop-says-dunkhttp://cfl.ca/article/mop-watch-an-early-look-at-whos-in-the-running*****Week 14 game noteshttp://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-14*****The Bombers have placed slotback Julian Feoli-Gudino on the six-game injured list.http://www.tsn.ca/bombers-place-sb-feoli-gudino-on-6-game-injured-list-1.365431*****Because of Swayze Waters' injury, the Argos have signed Justin Palardy.http://www.tsn.ca/argos-sign-k-p-palardy-to-practice-roster-1.365974http://3downnation.com/2015/09/24/palardy-calls-in-sick-to-continue-football-career/#comments*****Vidal Hazelton is currently the Argos' leading receiver, but Milanovich has decided to bench him this week.http://www.tsn.ca/argos-bench-hazelton-for-key-game-1.366740*****Here is a short column on this year's quarterback injuries.http://www.tsn.ca/injuries-decimating-cfl-qbs-1.366162 Edited September 26, 2015 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) First, the weekend's games.Calgary 25....Winnipeg 23http://cfl.ca/article/stamps-survive-late-surge-for-league-leading-10th-winhttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/26/bomber-thoughts-week-fourteen-calgary-at-winnipeg/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/26/stampeders-can-breathe-sigh-of-relief-after-beating-blue-bombers/#commentsThe Bombers were in it the entire game, and might possibly have won it if not for a bad call which the league has apologized for.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-admits-error-in-stamps-bombers-game-1.367042http://cfl.ca/article/statement-from-vp-of-officiating-glen-johnson*****Edmonton 29....BC 23http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/bc-lions-edmonton-eskimos-20150926/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/eskimos-storm-back-with-second-half-rally-to-down-lionsWith 0:01 remaining in the third quarter, the Lions led 23-7.*****Toronto 35....Ottawa 26http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/toronto-argonauts-ottawa-redblacks-20150926/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/setting-course-elliott-sails-argos-past-redblackshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/48-hours-later/#commentsHarris was hot, and the Argos were clearly the better team.*****Saskatchewan 33....Montreal 21http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/montreal-alouettes-saskatchewan-roughriders-20150927/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/pick-trick-harris-leads-riders-past-alouetteshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/alouettes-drown-in-the-roughriders-sea-of-green/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/messam-earns-his-nickname-canadian-pharaoh/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/harris-ties-team-record-with-three-picks-as-roughriders-drop-alouettes-1.367645The Als were never in this, and I predict that Cato will start for them next week instead of Crompton. Kevin Glenn was excellent, but guys were dropping perfect passes in the end zone. Macho Harris had three interceptions, the last of which he ran back for a touchdown. Edited September 29, 2015 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thank god, the Riders finally won a second game this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Juwan Simpson broke his clavicle, and will be out four to six weeks. Joe Burnett will be out for the year.http://www.tsn.ca/broken-clavicle-sidelines-stamps-simpson-1.368103http://www.cfl.ca/article/defensive-blow-stamps-lose-burnett-simpson-to-injury*****To replace Burnett, the Stamps have signed Brandon McDonald.http://www.cfl.ca/article/stampeders-sign-db-mcdonald-to-practice-roster*****Week 14 reviewhttp://www.cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-14*****Week 14 Plays of the Weekhttp://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117001/autostart/true*****Mark Fulton 9/28 power rankingshttp://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/week-14-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Robert Marve is out for the year with a knee injury, and he announced today that he is going to move on with his life and retire.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-quarterback-robert-marve-retires-from-football-1.3248337http://www.tsn.ca/bombers-qb-marve-announces-retirement-1.368586*****As I expected, Cato will start for the Als this week against the Redblacks.http://cfl.ca/article/rakeem-cato-to-start-for-als-when-they-visit-redblacks*****The Lions have activated Travis Lulay.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/travis-lulay-cleared-to-practice-1.3249033http://cfl.ca/article/lions-activate-travis-lulay-off-of-six-game-injured-list*****Power Rankings...Malcolm Kelly - 9/28http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3247891Scott Cullen - 9/29http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-stay-at-no-1-in-cfl-power-rankings-1.368592cfl.ca - 9/29http://cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-argos-jump-after-big-winAJM - 9/27https://ajmbroadcasteducator.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/week-15-cfl-power-rankings-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I've been without a computer for a couple of days, so let's catch up.Week 15 picks...John Hodgehttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/01/week-fifteen-cfl-picks/#commentsJamie Nyehttp://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-who-wins-the-grey-cup-rematchChris Schultzhttp://www.tsn.ca/week-15-picks-time-for-the-als-to-pick-a-quarterback-1.369286CJOBhttp://www.cjob.com/2015/09/30/getting-down-to-the-wire-with-week-15-in-the-cfl/Justin Dunkhttp://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/week-15-cfl-picks-hitch-your-wagon-to-the-stamps/*****Mike beamish 9/30 power rankingshttp://www.canada.com/sports/football/nfl/power+rankings+stampeders+finding+ways/11403642/story.html*****9/30 Check Downhttp://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-bakari-grant-ready-to-return-for-ticats*****Henoc Muamba is back from the NFL, and has signed with the Als.http://cfl.ca/article/locking-it-down-alouettes-sign-henoc-muambahttp://www.tsn.ca/muamba-agrees-to-deal-with-alouettes-1.369448*****Week 15 game noteshttp://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-15*****The league made it official yesterday, and announced that next year's Grey Cup will be in Toronto. Surprisingly (to me), it is going to be at BMO Field, which I think will be the smallest ballpark in the league.http://cfl.ca/article/104th-grey-cup-presented-by-shaw-awarded-to-torontohttp://www.tsn.ca/bmo-field-to-host-104th-grey-cup-1.369303*****The Ticats have signed Jalil Carter, back from the NFL.http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-sign-db-carter-ol-filer-1.368691***** Edited October 2, 2015 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Ottawa 39....Montreal 17http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/montreal-alouettes-ottawa-redblacks-20151001/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/dominant-display-burris-brilliant-as-redblacks-topple-alshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/02/burris-sets-records-as-redblacks-hammer-als-and-sweep-season-series/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/02/redblacks-leave-alouettes-black-and-blue-sweep-season-series/#commentsThe Als were never in it. With the win, the Redblacks sweep the season series with the Als, believe it or not.Henry set two league records - 45 completed passes, and 84.9% pass completion percentage (45 of 53).*****Calgary 23....Hamilton 20http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/calgary-stampeders-hamilton-tiger-cats-20151002/Statshttp://cfl.ca/article/walk-it-off-stamps-down-cats-clinch-home-fieldhttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/02/ticats-blow-one-wind-turnovers-cost-them-in-loss-to-stamps/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/03/ticats-fall-to-stamps-23-20-in-ugly-affair/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/03/rene-paredes-proves-hes-money-again-as-stampeders-knock-off-ticats/#commentsRene Paredes kicked a 37-yard field goal on the last play of the game to win it. The Ticats should have won this game, but they let it slip away.*****Edmonton 24....Winnipeg 23http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/edmonton-eskimos-winnipeg-blue-bombers-20151003/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/clutch-kicking-late-game-heroics-lead-esks-over-bombersAnother great game! Sean Whyte kicked a 53-yard field goal on the last play of the game to win it. The Bombers should have won. Hajrullahu missed four field goals and a convert. Two consecutive kicks hit the upright, which, as Duane Forde noted, he couldn't do if he tried to.*****BC 46....Sask 20http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-bc-lions-20151003/Statshttp://cfl.ca/article/jennings-dazzles-as-lions-pounce-on-ridersThe Lions controlled the entire game. Jonathan Jennings looked terrific. Edited October 5, 2015 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 The next game on the schedule is tomorrow night: the Redblacks and the Argos at 7:30 eastern.*****With the Als' loss, the Stamps clinched a playoff spot. With their win, they clinched second place.http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-clinch-playoff-spot-with-als-loss-1.370350http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/standings*****It was windy in Hamilton for the Ticats-Stamps game. Paul LaPolice discusses how the wind affects the strategy.http://www.tsn.ca/how-wind-affected-the-stamps-vs-ticats-game-1.371998*****Week 15 reviewhttp://cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-15*****Week 15 Plays of the Weekhttp://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117609*****Mark Fulton 10/5 power rankingshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/05/week-15-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections/#comments*****Malcolm Kelly 10/5 power rankingshttp://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3257104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 This must be the 'Riders' worst season ever, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Dana, consider the 1959 season when the Riders forfeited their last two games by playing too many imports. They were 1 and 15 that year.I haven't gone over the records, but I want to say that ever since the crossover was started, the worst record a team could have and still make the playoffs was 8 and 10. When I see a team lose its 11th game, I figure it's out of the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Chris Schultz tonight's pickhttp://www.tsn.ca/battle-tested-redblacks-due-for-another-win-1.371458*****cfl.ca 10/6 power rankingshttp://cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-redblacks-rising*****Jamie Nye tonight's pickhttp://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-tuesday-edition*****John Hodge Week 16 pickshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/06/14076/#comments******The Blue Jays made the baseball playoffs, and may need Rogers Centre Oct. 17. As a result, the Argos' game against the Stamps that day will be played in Hamilton.http://www.tsn.ca/argos-to-host-stamps-in-hamilton-in-week-17-1.372502 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Dana, consider the 1959 season when the Riders forfeited their last two games by playing too many imports. They were 1 and 15 that year.I haven't gone over the records, but I want to say that ever since the crossover was started, the worst record a team could have and still make the playoffs was 8 and 10. When I see a team lose its 11th game, I figure it's out of the playoffs.OK, so maybe not the worst ever, but bad enuff...and how in the world do you inadvertently play too many imports twice? Saskatchewan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Dana, consider the 1959 season when the Riders forfeited their last two games by playing too many imports. They were 1 and 15 that year.I haven't gone over the records, but I want to say that ever since the crossover was started, the worst record a team could have and still make the playoffs was 8 and 10. When I see a team lose its 11th game, I figure it's out of the playoffs.OK, so maybe not the worst ever, but bad enuff...and how in the world do you inadvertently play too many imports twice? Saskatchewan!Dana, it was deliberate, and agreed upon before the games were played. The Riders were 1-13 with the league's worst record. So they said, "Screw it!" and added Frank Tripucka to the roster, to give the fans some value for the price of the ticket.On Oct. 24 they lost to Edmonton 20-19, and on Oct. 26 they beat Winnipeg 37-30. As forfeits, both games were considered losses in the standings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Toronto 38....Ottawa 35http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-toronto-argonauts-20151006/Statshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/harris-owens-cap-the-comeback-in-argos-winhttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/07/harris-5-td-passes-sink-the-redblacks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/07/owens-amazing-one-handed-catch-delivers-argos-the-victory/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/owens-amazing-grab-lifts-argonauts-over-redblacks-1.373049Great game! Six lead changes. Chad Owens scored the winning touchdown with 24 seconds left.http://www.thesnap.ca/twitter-reacts-to-chad-owens-insane-grab/http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117677*****Chris Schultz Week 16 pickshttp://www.tsn.ca/week-16-picks-latest-battle-of-alberta-could-decide-the-west-1.373384*****Jamie Nye Week 16 pickshttp://www.cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-who-will-win-the-battle-for-the-west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Drew Edwards analyzes the Eastern race.http://3downnation.com/2015/10/08/breaking-down-the-east-division-playoff-race/#comments*****The Ticats released Nic Grigsby again last week.http://3downnation.com/2015/09/30/ticats-to-start-ford-at-running-back-release-grigsby/#comments*****The Bombers have decided to let Sergio Castillo do their place kicking this week.http://www.tsn.ca/hash-marks-castillo-to-kick-for-bombers-1.373825*****The Redblacks have lost Jeremiah Johnson for the remainder of the season with a foot dislocation.http://cfl.ca/article/report-redblacks-rb-jeremiah-johnson-out-for-season*****The Argos made it official today that they will host the Stamps Oct. 17 in Hamilton.http://cfl.ca/article/argonauts-release-statement-regarding-oct-17-home-game*****The Als have signed Jerry Rice, Jr., and Henoc Muamba's brother Kelvin.http://cfl.ca/article/alouettes-add-six-to-practice-roster-including-jerry-rice-jr*****Dan Ralph Week 16 pickshttp://www.thespec.com/sports-story/5949945-cfl-picks-week-16-stampeders-eskimos-meet-in-key-cfl-clash/*****Justin Dunk Week 16 pickshttp://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/week-16-cfl-picks-argos-a-safe-bet-in-montreal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving, but for the first time in my memory there is no Western game.http://cfl.ca/schedule/year/2015/time_zone/0*****10/7 Checking Downhttp://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-norwood-activated-off-injured-list*****Week 16 previewhttp://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-16*****Mike Beamish Week 16 picks and 10/9 power rankingshttp://www.canada.com/sports/football/cfl/week+picks+power+rankings/11428020/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hamilton 30....Sask 15http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-hamilton-tiger-cats-20151009/Statshttp://cfl.ca/article/magical-matthews-rookie-qb-leads-cats-past-ridershttp://3downnation.com/2015/10/09/mathews-makes-big-leap-in-big-ticat-win-over-riders/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/mathews-ticats-beat-riders-for-cfl-east-lead-1.374780The Ticats led 3-0 after one, and 20-0 at the half. Jeff Matthews had a good game. With the loss, the Riders became the first team to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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