GA Russell Posted November 20 Author Report Posted November 20 It's going to take me a while to catch up, but let's get started. 2024 Grey Cup Toronto 41....Winnipeg 24 The Bombers led 10-9 at the half. The Argos led 17-13 after three. It was not until the fourth quarter that the Argos blew it open with 24 points (which Rod Smith said tied a Grey Cup record). Collaros cut his throwing hand in the second half. He could see the inside. With Streveler injured, the Bombers' back-up was a young guy I had never heard of named Terry Wilson. Collaros returned to the game, but was not particularly effective after the injury. Arbuckle had a good game with few mistakes. He was named MVP. The Bombers scored a touchdown with a two-point convert with 0:53 left. Before that, it was Argos 41....Bombers 16. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/111th-grey-cup-recap-toronto-41-winnipeg-24/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/cfl-plays-of-the-week-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/boatmen-reign-supreme-argos-win-the-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/steinberg-4-unsung-heroes-of-the-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/landry-3-moments-that-turned-the-tide-for-the-argos/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/steinberg-top-3-defensive-players-in-the-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/oleary-argos-win-bonds-arbuckle-dinwiddie/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/landry-argos-defence-a-big-crashing-double-blue-wave/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/18/mmqb-everything-to-gain/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/5-stats-that-defined-torontos-win-over-winnipeg-in-the-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/3-stats-that-defined-the-first-half-of-the-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/halftime-at-the-111th-grey-cup-steinbergs-qb-comparison/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/storybook-ending-nick-arbuckle-named-mvp-of-the-111th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/17/dejon-brissett-wins-111th-grey-cups-most-valuable-canadian/ Quote
GA Russell Posted November 21 Author Report Posted November 21 More Grey Cup coverage https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-pull-away-in-fourth-to-beat-winnipeg-blue-bombers-in-111th-grey-cup-1.2206560 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rookie-defensive-lineman-holley-had-impact-on-argonauts-grey-cup-win-1.2206781 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/devastating-winnipeg-blue-bombers-left-stunned-by-third-consecutive-grey-cup-loss-1.2206629 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-clean-out-their-lockers-after-coming-up-short-in-grey-cup-1.2207389 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/nick-arbuckle-named-most-valuable-player-of-111th-grey-cup-1.2206569 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-nick-arbuckle-enjoying-grey-cup-win-after-almost-calling-it-quits-last-off-season-1.2207245 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/nick-arbuckle-completes-storybook-season-with-one-of-the-most-unlikely-grey-cup-mvp-dave-naylor-1.2206619 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-receiver-dejon-brissett-named-most-valuable-canadian-at-grey-cup-1.2206597 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/20/cauz-an-alternate-option-for-the-grey-cup-mvp/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/argos-celebrate-grey-cup-title-with-energetic-fan-rally-at-maple-leaf-square-1.2207272 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/19/no-other-possibility-argos-celebrate-111th-grey-cup-win-in-toronto/ Quote
GA Russell Posted November 21 Author Report Posted November 21 Even more Grey Cup coverage https://3downnation.com/2024/11/17/toronto-argonauts-upset-winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-win-111th-grey-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-blow-another-shot-at-grey-cup-dynasty-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/18/an-arbuckle-mvp-and-a-dominant-defence-earn-the-win-over-winnipeg-and-eight-other-thoughts-on-torontos-grey-cup-victory/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-41-winnipeg-blue-bombers-24-argos-defense-forces-4-interceptions-to-capture-111th-grey-cup/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/grey-cup-111-the-impact-from-every-defensive-player-offensive-lineman-expanded-unofficial-defensive-stats-grey-cup-clink-awards/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/18/bombers-qb-zach-collaros-put-in-a-very-tough-spot-after-grey-cup-injury-mike-oshea/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/19/zach-collaros-on-grey-cup-injury-i-could-look-inside-my-finger/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-brought-a-game-plan-to-beat-winnipeg-in-the-grey-cup-winnipeg-brought-a-game-plan-to-beat-themselves/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/17/toronto-argonauts-quarterback-nick-arbuckle-wins-111th-grey-cup-mvp/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/18/canadia-rec-kevin-mital-values-grey-cup-touchdown-over-hec-crighton-trophy-vanier-cup-mvp/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/18/that-was-a-horrible-line-argos-used-wide-spread-long-betting-odds-as-grey-cup-motivation/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/20/chad-kelly-attends-argos-grey-cup-rally-remembers-being-cussed-out-by-ryan-dinwiddie/ Quote
GA Russell Posted November 22 Author Report Posted November 22 2024 Season Reviews https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/11/21/cfl-beat-230/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/the-2024-cfl-season-in-review/ ***** A last look at the Grey Cup. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/21/ferguson-10-moments-from-arbuckles-111th-grey-cup-mvp-performance/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/salim-valji-nick-arbuckle-ready-for-whatever-comes-next-in-cfl-career-1.2208024 ***** The Elks have brought back Ed Hervey to be their GM. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/19/report-elks-to-name-ed-hervey-as-general-manager/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/21/oleary-elks-dig-into-their-past-to-move-forward/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ed-hervey-returning-to-elks-for-second-stint-as-general-manager-1.2207290 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/new-gm-ed-hervey-seeks-to-elevate-once-proud-edmonton-elks-from-laughingstock-status-1.2207740 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/19/ed-hervey-to-be-named-gm-of-edmonton-elks-sources/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/ed-hervey-vows-to-fix-laughing-stock-edmonton-elks-threatens-dissenters/ ***** The Lions have let go Rick Campbell. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/20/report-hc-rick-campbell-relieved-of-duties-in-lions-front-office-shakeup/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-fire-head-coach-rick-campbell-after-early-playoff-exit-1.2207652 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/20/b-c-lions-move-on-from-rick-campbell-promote-ryan-rigmaiden-to-gm/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/20/fired-b-c-coach-rick-campbell-underperformed-after-amar-doman-gave-him-all-the-tools-for-success-lions-president/ ***** Winnipeg free agents https://3downnation.com/2024/11/19/the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-potential-2025-free-agent-list/ ***** Toronto free agents https://3downnation.com/2024/11/20/the-toronto-argonauts-potential-2025-free-agent-list/ ***** The Lions plan to trade Adams. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/20/b-c-lions-confirm-vernon-adams-jr-will-be-traded-wont-give-qb-a-say-on-destination/ ***** Sask analysis - quarterbacks https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2024-riders-positional-breakdown-quarterbacks/ Quote
GA Russell Posted November 22 Author Report Posted November 22 The Argos Grey Cup Champions gear is now available. https://shop.realsports.ca/collections/toronto-argonauts-new-arrivals ***** Winnipeg analyses https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/mike-o-shea-stands-by-decision-to-keep-playing-zach-collaros-after-qb-was-hurt-in-grey-cup-1.2208648 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/22/thats-completely-on-me-mike-oshea-takes-blame-for-winnipeg-defence-playing-man-short-on-grey-cup-touchdown/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/22/tait-bombers-asking-hard-questions-after-losing-111th-grey-cup/ ***** BC, Edmonton analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/22/oleary-lions-elks-create-a-possible-wave-of-change/ ***** With Ed Hervey moving to the Elks, the Ticats are in the market for a new GM. Wally Buono is advising. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/22/cfl-legend-wally-buono-advising-in-ticats-gm-search-report/ ***** This thread's view count today stands at 417,500; an increase of 1,300 in the past 8 days. Quote
GA Russell Posted November 24 Author Report Posted November 24 Six former Stampeders give their analysis of the team. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/23/literally-a-d-minus-former-calgary-stampeders-offer-scathing-assessment-of-franchise-in-decline/ ***** Laval beat Laurier 22-17 in the Vanier Cup today. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/university/live-usports-canada-football-laurier-laval-vanier-cup-2024-1.7389226 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/23/laval-rouge-et-or-kick-their-way-to-vanier-cup-victory-over-wilfrid-laurier-golden-hawks/ Quote
GA Russell Posted November 25 Author Report Posted November 25 You might enjoy seeing what I posted on Mike Hogan's Twitter/X thread the day before the Grey Cup. https://x.com/RealRussellMoon/status/1857945792692039979 ***** Here is the league's new highlight reel of the Grey Cup. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/24/cfl-111th-grey-cup-winnipeg-vs-toronto-cinematic-recap/ ****** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-november-24/ Â Quote
GA Russell Posted November 25 Author Report Posted November 25 Past Week recap https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/25/mmqb-3-questions-from-week-1-of-the-off-season/ ***** Sask analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/25/vanstones-5-takeaways-from-jeremy-odays-media-session/ ***** Here are the details which allow a player under CFL contract to sign with the NFL. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/25/nfl-window-details-for-players-under-contract-in-cfl/ ***** Joe Zuger has died at 84. RIP. I remember him quarterbacking the Ticats in the first CFL game I ever saw on TV, the 1962 Grey Cup (The Fog Bowl). I had the pleasure of meeting him once in the mid-'90s when he was the GM of the Ticats. I had his bubble gum card in 1964. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/25/longtime-hamilton-tiger-cats-qb-gm-joe-zuger-dead-at-84/ Quote
GA Russell Posted November 26 Author Report Posted November 26 The Lions have traded Adams to the Stampeders for draft picks. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/26/big-play-stamps-acquire-vernon-adams-jr-in-trade-with-lions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/26/oleary-vernon-adams-jr-a-great-reset-for-stamps/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/26/3-unreal-stats-by-new-stampeders-qb-vernon-adams-jr/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-acquire-qb-vernon-adams-jr-in-trade-with-b-c-lions-1.2210330 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/b-c-lions-trade-qb-vernon-adams-jr-to-calgary-stampeders/ ***** More on Joe Zuger https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/25/cfl-ticats-mourn-the-loss-of-former-player-and-gm-joe-zuger/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/former-tiger-cats-player-general-manager-joe-zuger-dead-at-84-1.2209775 ***** The Als have let go Eric Deslauriers. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-not-bringing-back-personnel-man-eric-deslauriers-for-2025/ ***** Brent Monson has agreed to become the Argos' DC. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/26/report-brent-monson-expected-to-be-named-argos-defensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/toronto-argonauts-hire-brent-monson-as-defensive-coordinator/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-offense-grows-in-2024-still-has-needs/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted November 27 Author Report Posted November 27 The Als have signed Davis Alexander through 2027. Makes me wonder if Fajardo will be back. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/27/alouettes-extend-qb-davis-alexander-through-2027/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-extend-qb-alexander-on-three-year-deal-entrusting-him-with-the-leadership-of-the-team-1.2210753 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-davis-alexander-to-contract-extension-through-2027/ https://3downnation.com/2024/11/27/montreal-alouettes-gm-danny-maciocia-davis-alexander-is-the-future-of-this-franchise/ Quote
GA Russell Posted December 1 Author Report Posted December 1 The league has released its list of pending free agents. Free agency starts Feb. 11. https://www.cfl.ca/official-2025-free-agent-tracker/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cfl-announces-free-agency-to-open-feb-11-with-list-of-pending-free-agents-1.2211263 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/28/official-2025-cfl-pending-free-agent-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/28/oleary-each-teams-top-pending-free-agent/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/28/landrys-5-takeaways-from-the-2025-list-of-pending-free-agents/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/28/ferguson-top-10-canadian-pending-free-agents/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/29/cfl-cas-top-30-pending-free-agents-10/ ***** The Free Agency Communications Window begins Feb. 2. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/28/free-agency-communication-window-opens-february-2/ ***** You will recall that on October 30 the Stampeders let go their long-time special teams coordinator Mark Kilam. Yesterday the Elks hired him to be their head coach. (You will recall that two years ago, the Riders let go OC Jason Maas, and he promptly become the Als' head coach, and won the Grey Cup.) https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/mark-kilam-agrees-to-become-edmonton-elks-head-coach-1.2212013 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/30/green-and-gold-approved-edmonton-elks-hire-mark-kilam-as-head-coach/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/30/report-elks-to-hire-mark-kilam-as-head-coach/ ***** League analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/salim-valji-five-questions-that-will-shape-the-cfl-off-season-1.2211271 ***** With Ed Hervey moving to Edmonton, his assistant Spencer Zimmerman is following him. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/29/ticats-assistant-general-manager-spencer-zimmerman-to-join-edmonton-elks-report/ ***** Derek Wiggan has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/30/veteran-canadian-dt-derek-wiggan-announces-retirement-from-cfl/ ***** Sask analyses Defensive line - https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2024-riders-positional-breakdown-defensive-line/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-december-1/ Quote
GA Russell Posted December 3 Author Report Posted December 3 Buck Pierce has agreed to become the Lions' new head coach. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/03/report-lions-to-hire-buck-pierce-as-head-coach/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-name-buck-pierce-as-team-s-head-coach-1.2213785 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/03/buck-pierce-to-be-named-head-coach-of-b-c-lions-report/ Â ***** More on the free agents. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/02/top-3-pending-free-agents-from-every-east-division-team/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/02/top-3-pending-free-agents-from-every-west-division-team/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/03/cauz-9-underrated-pending-free-agents/ ***** More on Adams. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/01/vernon-adams-jr-brings-energy-leadership-to-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/02/mmqb-3-reasons-getting-vernon-adams-jr-was-a-win-for-calgary/ ***** More on Kilam. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/03/3-takeaways-from-kilams-first-press-conference-as-elks-head-coach/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/mark-kilam-officially-named-edmonton-elks-head-coach-1.2212881 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/02/ed-hervey-players-want-to-play-for-new-edmonton-elks-head-coach-mark-kilam/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/02/endorsement-from-former-players-put-mark-kilam-over-the-top-for-edmonton-elks-head-coaching-job/ ***** Sask analysis - defense https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/analyzing-the-roughriders-defense-what-do-they-need-for-2025/ Quote
GA Russell Posted December 4 Author Report Posted December 4 The Bombers have lost another one. Ted Goveia has agreed to become the new Ticats GM. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/04/report-ticats-to-hire-ted-goveia-as-general-manager/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/report-hamilton-tiger-cats-select-ted-goveia-to-be-new-gm-1.2213894 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/03/burlingtons-best-hamilton-tiger-cats-hire-ted-goveia-as-general-manager/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-reportedly-hire-ted-goveia-as-their-new-gm/ ***** More on free agents https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/04/costabile-5-pending-free-agents-that-need-to-stay-put/ ***** Analysis of the league's history https://cflnewshub.com/extra/the-cfl-through-the-decades-how-it-became-a-national-treasure/  Quote
GA Russell Posted December 8 Author Report Posted December 8 Kristian Matte has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/05/end-of-an-era-als-kristian-matte-announces-retirement/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-montreal-alouettes-offensive-lineman-kristian-matte-retires-after-14-seasons-1.2214583 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/05/canadian-ol-kristian-matte-retires-after-14-seasons-with-montreal-alouettes/ ***** Tre Ford has signed with the Elks through 2027 for starter's pay. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/06/future-secured-elks-extend-national-qb-tre-ford-through-27/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-qb-tre-ford-agree-on-three-year-extension-1.2215939 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/06/electric-edmonton-elks-sign-canadian-qb-tre-ford-to-contract-extension/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/06/edmonton-elks-give-canadian-tre-ford-starting-cfl-qb-money/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/07/elks-gm-ed-hervey-wiping-the-slate-clean-with-starting-qb-tre-ford-after-distrust-of-previous-regime/ ***** Trevor Harris has signed with the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/05/report-trevor-harris-to-sign-one-year-extension-with-riders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/roughriders-sign-quarterback-trevor-harris-to-one-year-contract-extension-1.2214999 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/05/staying-in-saskatchewan-riders-re-sign-veteran-qb-trevor-harris/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/06/if-you-slot-me-in-the-top-tier-its-a-team-friendly-deal-trevor-harris-analyzes-new-riders-contract/ ***** More on free agents https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/05/nye-best-pending-free-agents-missing-from-the-top-30-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/06/ferguson-1-priority-pending-free-agent-for-every-team/ ***** League analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/06/cauz-1-item-on-every-teams-off-season-to-do-list/ ***** A majority of the current head coaches are Canadian. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/06/hall-kilam-among-5-canadian-head-coaches-going-into-25/ ***** More on Ted Goveia https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/07/milton-general-manager-ted-goveia-back-home-with-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ted-goveia-brings-the-passion-to-new-role-as-ticats-gm-1.2215867 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ticats-name-longtime-bombers-executive-ted-goveia-as-general-manager-1.2214488 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/05/ticats-confident-gm-ted-goveia-can-help-team-achieve-ultimate-goal-bring-another-grey-cup-to-hamilton/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/06/new-hamilton-tiger-cats-general-manager-ted-goveia-not-numb-to-grey-cup-drought/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-reportedly-hire-ted-goveia-as-their-new-gm/ ***** Tino Sunseri has agreed to become the new OC at UCLA. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/05/former-cfl-qb-tino-sunseri-to-be-named-ucla-offensive-coordinator-report/ Quote
GA Russell Posted December 12 Author Report Posted December 12 Free Agent analysis - receivers and running backs https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/11/top-20-pending-free-agent-receivers-running-backs/ ***** Quarterback analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/11/landry-a-look-at-all-9-quarterback-rooms/ ***** Mason Bennett has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/09/former-first-round-draft-pick-mason-bennett-retires-from-cfl-at-27/ ***** Antonio Pipkin has retired. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/10/longtime-cfl-qb-antonio-pipkin-retires-from-professional-football/ ***** Sask analyses https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-december-8/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/finding-a-special-returner-what-the-riders-need-on-special-teams/ Quote
GA Russell Posted December 13 Author Report Posted December 13 Free Agent analyses Defenders https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/12/ranking-the-top-pending-free-agent-defenders/ Quarterbacks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/a-deep-dive-into-the-pending-free-agent-quarterbacks/ Winnipeg https://3downnation.com/2024/12/11/eight-pending-free-agents-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-should-re-sign-for-2025/ Sask https://3downnation.com/2024/12/12/seven-pending-free-agents-the-saskatchewan-roughriders-should-re-sign-for-2025/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2024-riders-positional-breakdown-running-backs-fullbacks/ Calgary https://3downnation.com/2024/12/13/the-top-eight-pending-free-agents-the-calgary-stampeders-should-re-sign/ ***** The teams have revealed another ten names on their neg lists. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/cfl-clubs-reveal-10-names-from-negotiation-lists-3/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cfl-teams-reveal-winter-negotiation-lists-1.2219773 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/13/qbs-ben-dinucci-diego-pavia-headline-cfl-winter-negotiation-list-reveal/ ***** Kevin Brown has signed with the Argos. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/argos-ink-american-rb-kevin-brown/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/13/toronto-argonauts-sign-former-edmonton-elks-running-back-kevin-brown/ ***** Larry Tanenbaum has been named to the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/13/mlse-chair-larry-tanenbaum-among-inductees-to-canadian-business-hall-of-fame/ Quote
GA Russell Posted December 15 Author Report Posted December 15 Top 10 2024 Touchdowns https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/top-10-touchdowns-of-2024/ ***** The league is having a sweepstakes, with the prize of two season tickets and a $2,000. gift card to No Frills grocery stores.  I have good news. The league's contests usually require that the participants be residents of Canada, but this time I don't see any such limitation. https://www.cfl.ca/nofrills-holiday-sweepstakes/ ***** Nathan Rourke's brother Kurtis plays for Indiana, and he finished ninth in this year's Heisman Trophy vote. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/14/canadian-qb-kurtis-rourke-finishes-ninth-in-heisman-trophy-voting/ ***** For the draft fanatics, JC Abbott has listed the best Canadian players in the NCAA. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/13/abbotts-2024-ncaa-all-canadians-offence/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/14/abbotts-2024-ncaa-all-canadians-defence/  Quote
GA Russell Posted Tuesday at 04:33 AM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 04:33 AM Top 10 2024 Catches https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/top-10-catches-of-2024/ ***** Rene Paredes Top 10 career highlights https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/top-10-rene-paredes-moments-with-stampeders/ ***** Western analysis - quarterbacks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/mmqb-west-division-features-plenty-of-talent-at-pivot/ ***** Calgary has finalized its coaching staff. Barron Miles has joined the team. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-unveil-overhauled-coaching-staff-for-2025-1.2221197 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/stamps-announce-2025-coaching-staff-barron-miles-named-dbs-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/16/calgary-stampeders-finalize-2025-coaching-staff-promote-bob-slowik-to-defensive-coordinator/ ***** Brent Monson has agreed to be Hamilton's DC. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/16/brent-monson-hired-as-hamilton-tiger-cats-defensive-coordinator/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/brent-monson-to-become-hamilton-tiger-cats-defensive-coordinator-1.2220960 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-hire-monson-as-their-next-defensive-coordinator/ ***** William Fields has agreed to be Ottawa's DC. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/15/ottawa-redblacks-hire-william-fields-as-new-defensive-coordinator/ ***** Trevor Harris will be the league's fifth-highest paid quarterback next year. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/15/__trashed-4/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-december-15/ Quote
GA Russell Posted Wednesday at 02:51 AM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 02:51 AM The union has released its reports cards of the teams. The Elks fared badly. https://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-redblacks-both-get-two-a-grades-in-first-ever-cflpa-team-report-cards-1.2221657 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/cflpa-unveils-inaugural-cfl-team-report-card-results/ ***** Here's news. The Als have traded Cody Fajardo to the Elks for McLeod Bethel-Thompson. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/17/als-send-cody-fajardo-to-elks-for-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-acquire-cody-fajardo-from-montreal-alouettes-in-exchange-for-mcleod-bethel-thompson-1.2221819 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/montreal-alouettes-trade-cody-fajardo-to-edmonton-elks-for-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ ***** Frederic Chagnon has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/17/alouettes-lb-frederic-chagnon-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/canadian-lb-frederic-chagnon-retires-after-seven-seasons-in-cfl/ ***** Wynton McManis 2024 highlight reel https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/17/wynton-mcmanis-2024-cfl-highlights/  Quote
GA Russell Posted 5 hours ago Author Report Posted 5 hours ago Top 10 2024 Interceptions https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/20/top-10-interceptions-of-2024/ ***** Hamilton's ballpark will no longer be called Tim Hortons Field. The 10-year contract has expired. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/tim-hortons-field-to-be-rebranded-when-10-year-naming-rights-agreement-ends-1.2222259 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/18/tim-hortons-field-no-more-hamilton-stadium-to-get-new-name-in-2025/ ***** Recapping each team's 2024 season East https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/19/recapping-every-east-teams-2024-season/ West https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/20/recapping-every-west-teams-2024-season/ ***** BC does not seem to be concerned about the salary cap. They signed Rourke to a huge contract (#2 behind Kelly), and now they have made Betts the league's highest paid defensive player. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/19/b-c-lions-re-sign-star-canadian-dl-mathieu-betts-through-2026/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/19/all-betts-are-on-lions-extend-top-national-pass-rusher-through-2026/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-re-sign-standout-dl-mathieu-betts-on-two-year-deal-1.2222658 ***** The Riders have finalized their 2025 coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/19/roughriders-announce-their-2025-coaching-staff/ ***** Justin McInnis 2024 highlight reel https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/19/justin-mcinnis-2024-cfl-highlights/ ***** Maurice Ffrench has signed with the Redblacks. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/20/redblacks-sign-american-receiver-maurice-ffrench-four-more/ ***** The Stampeders have let go Tre Odoms-Dukes. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/20/stampeders-extend-ol-dantne-demery-release-rec-tre-odoms-dukes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/20/stamps-extend-ol-dantne-demery-release-wr-tre-odoms-dukes/ ***** The league has made a list of good things to say about the 2024 season. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/20/2024-cfl-season-by-the-numbers-presented-by-kpmg/ ***** Mike Benevides has agreed to become BC's DC. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/19/b-c-lions-hiring-mike-benevides-as-defensive-coordinator-report/  Quote
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