GA Russell Posted March 24 Author Report Posted March 24 Each team's plans regarding the salary cap https://3downnation.com/2025/03/22/which-cfl-teams-plan-to-spend-to-the-increased-salary-cap-ceiling-which-dont/ ***** Combine news https://3downnation.com/2025/03/22/two-top-20-draft-prospects-suffer-injuries-at-cfl-combine/ https://3downnation.com/2025/03/23/11-fun-facts-from-the-2025-cfl-combine/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/22/whos-the-top-receiver-at-the-2025-cfl-combine/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/22/3-cfl-combine-standouts-from-saturday/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/22/choquette-beauchemin-named-day-1-coaches-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/23/whos-the-top-offensive-lineman-at-the-cfl-combine/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/23/3-cfl-combine-standout-performers-from-sunday/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/23/flanagan-senecal-named-day-2-coaches-picks/ ***** Sask news https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/huskies-lb-seth-hundeby-hopes-swiss-army-knife-ability-gets-him-selected-in-cfl-draft/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-march-23/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted March 24 Author Report Posted March 24 Combine news https://3downnation.com/2025/03/24/seven-risers-and-fallers-from-the-2025-cfl-combine/ ***** Top 3 Defensive Ends https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/24/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-defensive-ends/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 25 Author Report Posted March 25 You may recall that after the season, the union gave each team a report card, and the Stampeders players complained about the food. Today the Stamps announced their plan to improve things. https://3downnation.com/2025/03/25/calgary-stampeders-partner-with-flames-to-upgrade-food-service-after-player-complaints/ ***** Yesterday the union officially objected to Ed Hervey's comment of last week that there are no superstars in the league. I enjoyed a friendly back-and-forth with Rick Zamperin on Twitter/X about it. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cflpa-sends-letter-to-league-edmonton-elks-regarding-comments-from-elks-gm-ed-hervey-1.2276359 ***** Combine news https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/25/10-cfl-prospects-who-stood-out-at-the-cfl-combine/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/25/3-players-that-translated-cfl-combine-results-to-the-field/ ***** Sask draft analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/combine-szn-canadian-draft-needs-for-roughriders-defense/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 27 Author Report Posted March 27 The Ontario universities have released their schedules. https://3downnation.com/2025/03/26/ontario-university-athletics-unveils-2025-football-schedule/ ***** Stampeders draft analysis https://3downnation.com/2025/03/26/calgary-stampeders-to-avoid-futures-picks-in-2025-cfl-draft/ ***** After two years, Als president Mark Weightman has resigned. He will not be replaced. https://3downnation.com/2025/03/26/montreal-alouettes-president-mark-weightman-stepping-down/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/mark-weightman-steps-down-as-president-and-ceo-of-montreal-alouettes-1.2277276 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/26/mark-weightman-steps-down-as-als-president-and-ceo/ https://3downnation.com/2025/03/27/danny-maciocia-has-no-answers-on-changing-mandate-to-make-montreal-alouettes-profitable/ ***** 2025 salary cap analysis https://3downnation.com/2025/03/27/cfl-salary-cap-increase-not-set-in-stone-cflpa-still-working-through-revenue-share-allocation/ ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted March 28 Author Report Posted March 28 https://3downnation.com/2025/03/28/b-c-lions-exceed-cfl-salary-cap-by-almost-350000-lose-first-and-second-round-picks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-fined-lose-draft-picks-for-exceeding-cfl-s-2024-salary-expenditure-cap-1.2278301 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/28/bc-toronto-saskatchewan-ottawa-exceed-2024-salary-expenditure-cap/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/issues-with-forfeited-draft-picks/ ***** Mike Benson has been elected the union's 3rd V-P. https://3downnation.com/2025/03/28/winnipeg-blue-bombers-ls-mike-benson-elected-as-cflpas-third-vice-president/ ***** Combine news https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/28/player-comparisons-for-7-cfl-draft-prospects/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/28/3-cfl-combine-prospects-for-every-team/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 2 Author Report Posted April 2 Top 3 running backs https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/31/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-running-backs/ ***** Combine news https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/cfl-combine-chronicles-cjfl-rider-training-camp-conditioned-connor-klassen-for-cfl-draft/ ***** The Ticats have been adding a number of new linemen. https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/new-york-jets-to-hamilton-tiger-cats-add-dl-maalik-hall/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/more-bricks-in-the-wall-tiger-cats-sign-two-offensive-lineman/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/defensive-line-reinforcement-tiger-cats-welcome-tyshun-render-to-the-team/ ***** Mark Liegghio is playing pro soccer in the off-season. ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted April 3 Author Report Posted April 3 The league has announced that TSN president Stewart Johnston will be its next commissioner. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/02/stewart-johnston-appointed-15th-commissioner-of-the-canadian-football-league/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/01/stewart-johnston-top-candidate-to-become-cfl-commissioner-reports/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/02/official-cfl-appoints-stewart-johnston-leagues-15th-commissioner/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/dave-naylor-tsn-president-stewart-johnston-named-commissioner-of-the-cfl-1.2280948 ***** Josh Banks has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/02/lions-defensive-lineman-josh-banks-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/02/dl-josh-banks-retires-after-four-seasons-with-b-c-lions/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted April 3 Author Report Posted April 3 Bob Dyce's contract has been extended through next year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/03/ottawa-redblacks-sign-bob-dyce-to-contract-extension-through-2026/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-extend-head-coach-bob-dyce-through-2026-1.2281557 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/03/redblacks-extend-head-coach-bob-dyce-through-2026/ ***** The oddsmakers currently have the Argos as the favorites to win the Grey Cup, with the Stampeders as the long shot. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/03/toronto-argonauts-still-favoured-to-win-2025-grey-cup-despite-free-agent-losses/ ***** More on Stewart Johnston. It looks like his primary task will be to boost the television revenue. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/03/tsn-personalities-past-and-present-praise-hiring-of-ex-boss-stewart-johnston-as-cfl-commissioner/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/former-toronto-argonauts-president-brian-cooper-feels-johnston-brings-a-lot-to-cfl-s-head-job-1.2281782 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/stewart-johnston-appointed-15th-commissioner-of-the-canadian-football-league/ ***** Draft news https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/03/cfl-reveals-2025-cfl-draft-and-global-draft-order/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/03/where-9-of-the-cfls-top-canadians-were-drafted/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/03/a-look-at-the-last-10-first-overall-cfl-draft-picks/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 4 Author Report Posted April 4 The Riders and Bombers have donated big bucks to amateur football. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/03/roughrider-foundation-invests-1-8m-in-saskatchewan-amateur-football/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-contributed-930000-to-amateur-football-in-2024/ ***** Draft analyses https://3downnation.com/2025/04/04/2025-canadian-qb-class-could-be-the-best-in-history/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/04/10-under-the-radar-cfl-draft-prospects/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/04/5-cfl-draft-hidden-gems/ ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted April 7 Author Report Posted April 7 Top 3 linebackers https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/07/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-linebackers/ ***** Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/07/cfl-draft-stock-assessment-defensive-line-and-offensive-line/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/ranking-the-cfls-last-11-1-overall-canadian-draft-picks/ ***** Sask news https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-april-6-2025/ ***** It has been so long since the Ticats have won the Grey Cup (1999), none of Alexander Ovechkin's 895 goals were scored when they were the reigning champs. Quote
GA Russell Posted April 9 Author Report Posted April 9 (edited) The Stampeders have announced a new concept - The Stampede Bowl. The plan is for it to occur every year the day before the start of the Calgary Stampede. This year's opponent will be the Bombers. Apparently, the plan is for the game every year to be the Winnipeg at Calgary game. Halftime music this year will be provided by Bret Michaels, former lead singer of Poison. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/07/calgary-stampeders-unveil-stampede-bowl-details-bret-michaels-to-play-halftime/ ***** The Lions have also agreed to donate big bucks to amateur football. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/08/b-c-lions-donate-over-500000-to-amateur-football/ ***** Jon Ryan has been elected to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/08/jon-ryan-to-be-inducted-into-saskatchewan-sports-hall-of-fame/ ***** The Bombers made a profit of C$7 million last year. That's a lot. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-post-7-million-operating-profit-for-2024/ ***** Sports Tourism Canada has announced that November's Grey Cup in Vancouver generated C$121.9 million economic impact. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/111th-grey-cup-generates-121-9-million-economic-impact-study/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vancouver-earns-121-9-million-in-economic-impact-from-grey-cup-game-festival-1.2285910 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/09/111th-grey-cup-game-festival-generated-nearly-122-million-dollars-in-economic-impact/ ***** Trevor Harris played last year with a knee much more injured than the public knew. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/saskatchewan-roughriders-qb-trevor-harris-reveals-he-played-with-partially-torn-acl-in-2024/ ***** Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/08/cfl-draft-stock-assessment-running-backs-and-linebackers/ ***** BC analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/08/5-things-to-know-for-2025-bc-lions/ ***** Argos analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/09/top-of-the-depth-chart-toronto-argonauts-3/ ***** Ticat news https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/its-knight-time-in-the-hammer-tiger-cats-sign-db-qwuantrezz-knight/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/new-blood-in-town-tiger-cats-sign-de-tramel-walthour/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/lb-chris-russell-jr-brings-texas-flair-to-the-tiger-cats/ ***** Edited April 9 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted April 11 Author Report Posted April 11 Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/11/best-fits-for-canadian-quarterbacks-in-the-2025-cfl-draft/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/10/cfl-draft-stock-assessment-receivers-and-defensive-backs/ ***** Elks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/11/5-things-to-know-for-2025-edmonton-elks/ ***** The Elks have signed DB Kalon Barnes. In 2022 he posted the third-quickest 40-yard dash in the history of NFL combines. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/09/edmonton-elks-sign-third-fastest-player-in-nfl-combine-history-three-others/ ***** Brady Oliveira played with injuries unknown to the public last year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/10/winnipeg-rb-brady-oliveira-reveals-hamstring-injury-mcl-sprain-limited-historic-cfl-mop-season/ ***** Ty Cranston has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/11/ottawa-redblacks-db-ty-cranston-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Tyrell Ford has turned down two opportunities to play in the NFL in order to play for the Elks this year. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/11/canadian-db-tyrell-ford-turned-down-multiple-nfl-offers-to-stay-in-cfl-sign-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** It has become a custom to offer season ticket holders some unique swag. The Riders have announced theirs. https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-begin-to-get-it-right-with-season-ticket-holder-perks/ ***** From CFL Stats Geek: Quote
GA Russell Posted April 14 Author Report Posted April 14 Larry Donovan has died at 84. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/former-b-c-lions-head-coach-larry-donovan-dead-at-84/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-announce-former-head-coach-larry-donovan-has-died-at-age-84-1.2288822 ***** Top 12 QB Pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/former-b-c-lions-head-coach-larry-donovan-dead-at-84/ ***** Top 3 Receivers https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/14/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-receivers/ ***** Each team's best recent draft picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/14/3-top-cfl-draft-picks-from-every-team-in-recent-memory/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-april-13-2025/ ***** ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted April 16 Author Report Posted April 16 Receivers' pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/15/cfls-highest-paid-receivers-for-2025/ ***** Does Kenny Lawler have the best hands? https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/15/who-has-the-best-hands-in-the-cfl/ ***** Greg Ellingson, a favorite of mine, has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/15/receiver-greg-ellingson-retires-as-a-redblack/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-cfl-wr-greg-ellingson-retiring-as-member-of-ottawa-redblacks-1.2289423 ***** Sask drafts review https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/ranking-the-10-best-jeremy-oday-roughriders-draft-picks/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 16 Author Report Posted April 16 (edited) OL pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Dominique Davis has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/veteran-qb-dominique-davis-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Stampeders analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/16/5-things-to-know-for-2025-calgary-stampeders/ ***** CFL Stats Geek here shows the success rate of single-point converts, and how things changed when they moved the line of scrimmage back 20 yards in 2015. Edited April 16 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted April 17 Author Report Posted April 17 Running Backs' pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/the-cfls-12-highest-paid-running-backs-for-the-2025-season/ ***** David Cote has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/montreal-alouettes-kicker-david-cote-retires-from-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/alouettes-kicker-david-cote-announces-retirement/ ***** Redblacks analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/top-of-the-depth-chart-ottawa-redblacks-3/ ***** Stampeders draft analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/17/who-should-calgary-take-with-the-first-pick-in-the-cfl-draft/ ***** Ticat news https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/justin-whiteside-signs-with-tiger-cats-the-latest-addition-to-hamiltons-linebacker-corps/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/johnson-signs-on-the-dotted-line-tiger-cats-land-cowboys-linebacker/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted April 19 Author Report Posted April 19 DL pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/18/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-defensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Alouettes analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/18/top-of-the-depth-chart-montreal-alouettes-3/ ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted April 20 Author Report Posted April 20 Happy Easter, my friends! ***** LB pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/19/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-linebackers-for-the-2025-season/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 21 Author Report Posted April 21 I hope everyone has enjoyed his Easter. Remember, Monday is Half-Price Chocolate Day! ***** DB pay https://3downnation.com/2025/04/20/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-defensive-backs-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Sask news https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-april-20-2025/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted Monday at 10:04 PM Author Report Posted Monday at 10:04 PM Kickers' pay (I didn't know that Cody Grace is a back-up quarterback.) https://3downnation.com/2025/04/21/the-cfls-10-highest-paid-kickers-and-punters-for-the-2025-season/ ***** Top 3 Cornerbacks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/21/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-cornerbacks/ ***** I guess we can see here whose scouting departments have been better than everybody else's over the past thirty years. Quote
GA Russell Posted Thursday at 12:00 AM Author Report Posted Thursday at 12:00 AM Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/draft-tracker/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/23/top-3-cfl-draft-priorities-for-each-team/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/22/2025-cfl-draft-rankings-quarterbacks-running-backs-and-fullbacks/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/23/2025-cfl-draft-rankings-receivers/ ***** The Riders' Colton Hunchak has retired as a player, and has joined the Stampeders' coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/22/veteran-canadian-receiver-colton-hunchak-retires-from-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/22/stamps-add-former-receiver-colton-hunchak-to-coaching-staff/ ***** Bombers analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/22/5-things-to-know-for-2025-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ ***** Ticats analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/23/top-of-the-depth-chart-hamilton-tiger-cats-3/ ***** Randy Ambrosie has written his Farewell Address. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/23/a-message-from-the-cfls-14th-commissioner-randy-ambrosie/ ***** Sask drafts review https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/ranking-the-5-worst-jeremy-oday-draft-picks-as-riders-gm/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted Friday at 11:35 PM Author Report Posted Friday at 11:35 PM Draft analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/25/where-to-watch-the-2025-cfl-draft/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/24/2025-cfl-draft-rankings-offensive-linemen/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/25/2025-cfl-draft-rankings-defensive-linemen/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/24/cfl-stars-offer-unique-perspective-on-25-cfl-draft-prospects/ ***** Devonte Williams has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/23/ottawa-redblacks-rb-devonte-williams-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Brandon Dozier has signed with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/24/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-american-db-branden-dozier-one-other/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/25/ticats-add-two-defensive-backs-including-veteran-branden-dozier/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/monson-brings-in-a-familiar-face-tiger-cats-sign-db-dozier/ ***** Stewart Johnston began his reign as Commissioner yesterday. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/24/stewart-johnston-introductory-press-conference/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/24/lifelong-cfl-fan-stewart-johnston-ready-to-lead-as-commissioner/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/25/meet-the-new-cfl-commissioner-his-vision-for-the-future-of-the-league/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/24/the-anti-ambrosie-stewart-johnston-measured-in-introduction-as-cfl-commissioner/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/24/cfl-expansion-not-a-primary-focus-for-incoming-commissioner-stewart-johnston/ https://3downnation.com/2025/04/24/how-stewart-johnston-became-the-cfls-15th-commissioner/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/stewart-johnston-officially-begins-tenure-as-commissioner-of-the-cfl-1.2294356 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/johnston-discusses-stance-on-expansion-his-vow-to-make-the-cfl-a~3121524 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/johnstons-goals-for-cfl-include-growth-game-enhancement-and-ensu~3121522 ***** Best pass rusher discussion https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/24/who-is-the-best-pass-rusher-in-the-cfl/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted 16 hours ago Author Report Posted 16 hours ago Rick Zamperin and Simoni Lawrence will be the Ticats' new radio team. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/25/hamilton-tiger-cats-hire-rick-zamperin-simoni-lawrence-as-radio-broadcast-duo/ ***** The Riders have let go Ryquell Armstead. https://3downnation.com/2025/04/25/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-former-nfl-rb-ryquell-armstead-one-other/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-running-back-competition-recedes-with-release-of-ryquell-armstead-on-friday/ ***** Draft analyses https://3downnation.com/2025/04/26/2025-cfl-draft-rankings-linebackers/ ***** I had the Ronnie Knox and Jim Bakhtiar cards. ***** The new football! Quote
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