GA Russell Posted July 15 Author Report Posted July 15 Week 6 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/15/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-6-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/15/amsoil-drives-weekly-cfl-power-rankings/ ***** Week 6 review https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/15/costabile-8-moments-you-may-have-missed-in-week-6/ ***** Week 6 Enhanced Data plays https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/15/mcinnis-wilson-dominate-week-6s-enhanced-data-plays/ ***** Quarterback analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/list-it-top-5-qbs-in-the-cfl-1.2148545 Quote
GA Russell Posted July 15 Author Report Posted July 15 Dave Naylor says that the Elks have let go Chris Jones. https://x.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/1812957737656934780 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/15/elks-relieve-gm-and-head-coach-chris-jones-of-his-duties/ Jarious Jackson will be the interim head coach. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-fire-head-coach-gm-chris-jones-appoint-jarious-jackson-interim-head-coach-1.2148667 Quote
GA Russell Posted July 16 Author Report Posted July 16 Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/16/amsoil-power-rankings-upset-the-setup/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/pr-amsoil-drives-weekly-cfl-power-rankings/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-7/ ***** More on the Elks and Chris Jones https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/16/oleary-whats-next-for-the-elks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-fire-head-coach-gm-chris-jones-replace-with-geroy-simon-and-jarious-jackson-1.2148667 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/15/edmonton-elks-fire-head-coach-and-general-manager-chris-jones/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/16/rick-lelacheur-cleared-decision-to-fire-chris-jones-with-board-new-potential-elks-owners/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/breaking-news-jones-relieved-from-his-duties-by-the-elks/ Almondo Sewell has joined as the defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who was let go. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-shake-up-coaching-staff-again-as-almondo-sewell-is-named-defensive-line-coach-1.2148892 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/16/elks-add-former-dt-almondo-sewell-as-d-line-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/16/edmonton-elks-hire-almondo-sewell-as-new-defensive-line-coach/ ***** Week 7 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/16/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-7-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/16/weekly-predictor-calgary-to-defeat-the-lions/ ***** Jermarcus Hardrick will probably need surgery. https://3downnation.com/2024/07/16/saskatchewan-roughriders-ol-jermarcus-hardrick-suffers-quad-injury-surgery-ikely/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 17 Author Report Posted July 17 Week 7 picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jarious-jackson-to-make-cfl-head-coaching-debut-against-ottawa-redblacks-1.2149218 ***** Week 7 preview https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/17/costabile-4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-7/ ***** 7/17 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/17/checking-down-jermarcus-hardrick-out-long-term-for-riders/ ***** Toronto - Hamilton preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ka-deem-carey-enjoying-life-in-toronto-as-he-looks-to-stay-healthy-1.2149163 ***** Edmonton - Ottawa previews (with Chris Jones discussions) https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/chris-jones-s-defensive-acumen-didn-t-translate-into-success-in-second-elks-stint-1.2148982 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/17/gone-in-34-seconds-breaking-down-the-final-four-mistakes-of-the-chris-jones-era-in-edmonton/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-look-to-turn-franchise-around-after-coaching-change-1.2149138 ***** GA Russell's Week 7 picks Ottawa over Edmonton (Often when a team changes its coach in mid-season, the players respond well. But in this case, I don't think that Jones was doing a bad job. Jackson has no experience as a head coach. So I expect a lack of organization in the team's play this week.) Winnipeg over Sask (I don't think the Riders will be good enough to pick until Harris gets back.) Toronto over Hamilton (I'm picking the Ticats to lose until they beat somebody. However, I note that Mitchell is #2 in the league behind Adams for both passing yards and passing touchdowns.) https://www.cfl.ca/league-leaders/ BC over Calgary (I expect to pick BC over everybody except Montreal for the foreseeable future.) Quote
GA Russell Posted July 18 Author Report Posted July 18 Week 7 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/07/18/cfl-beat-213/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-7/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/18/from-the-editors-desk-are-you-not-entertained/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-6/ ***** Edmonton - Ottawa previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/18/elks-redblacks-meet-again-under-different-circumstances/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/18/elks-look-much-the-same-for-jarious-jacksons-head-coaching-debut/ ***** July 17 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/17/cfl-ca-game-notes-mcinnis-trying-to-catch-history/ ***** Kick and Punt Return videos https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/18/cauz-my-favourite-kick-and-punt-returns-so-far-in-2024/ ***** Award picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/18/the-weekly-say-early-award-picks-2024s-biggest-surprise/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 19 Author Report Posted July 19 Week 7 picks https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-7-picks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/19/3downnation-cfl-picks-redblacks-seek-sweep-of-winless-elks/ ***** Edmonton - Ottawa previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-july-19-2024-edmonton-elks-vs-ottawa-redblacks-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/green-gold-game-day-preview-the-jackson-era-begins/ ***** Winnipeg - Sask previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-july-19-2024-edmonton-elks-vs-ottawa-redblacks-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/winnipeg-at-saskatchewan-bombers-look-to-keep-winning-ways-alive/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-riders-debut-obsidian-look-host-blue-bombers/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 20 Author Report Posted July 20 All four teams of last night's games seemed sluggish. I wonder if the summer heat has an effect. ***** Ottawa 20....Edmonton 14 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/19/recap-ottawa-20-edmonton-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/19/kicking-comes-in-clutch-as-redblacks-defeat-elks-for-second-straight-week/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-hold-new-look-edmonton-elks-in-check-pick-up-fourth-win-1.2149963 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-ottawa-redblacks-20-edmonton-elks-14-redblacks-defense-shines-in-home-victory/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/20/elks-go-wide-right-fall-to-0-6-six-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/20/redblacks-grind-out-win-to-sweep-the-elks-10-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/19/3-stats-that-defined-ottawas-win-over-edmonton-in-week-7/ ***** Sask 19....Winnipeg 9 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/recap-saskatchewan-19-winnipeg-9/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/saskatchewan-stays-perfect-at-home-in-win-over-winnipeg/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-defence-pivotal-in-beating-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.2150008 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-saskatchewan-roughriders-19-winnipeg-blue-bombers-9-riders-defense-stifles-bombers/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-win-again-bighill-bombers-losers-once-more/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lay-offensive-egg-in-19-9-loss-to-riders-11-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/3-stats-that-defined-saskatchewans-win-over-winnipeg-in-week-7/ ***** Nate Behar has signed with the Alouettes. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/als-sign-wr-nate-behar-lb-bryce-notree/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-sign-veteran-wr-nate-behar-lb-notree-1.2150065 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/20/alouettes-sign-canadian-receiver-nate-behar/ ***** Toronto - Hamilton previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/a-closer-look-tiger-cats-vs-argonauts-cfl-week-7-matchup/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-july-20-2024-toronto-argonauts-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-tv-channels-odds/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 20 Author Report Posted July 20 The Ticats' announcer RJ Broadhead just said that all four of the Redblacks' wins have been against winless teams. Quote
GA Russell Posted July 21 Author Report Posted July 21 Hamilton 27....Toronto 24 Hamilton's first win! The Argos were pretty boring until Dinwiddie put Arbuckle in with eight minutes left in the game, with the score 27-11. It appears to me that Dukes is currently a second-string quarterback who shows signs of potential, and who may become a great one, but right now isn't ready yet. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/recap-hamilton-27-toronto-24/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/tiger-cats-earn-first-win-of-the-season-over-argonauts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-hold-off-toronto-argonauts-for-first-win-of-season-1.2150267 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/20/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-7-win-over-toronto/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 22 Author Report Posted July 22 Calgary 25....BC 24 The Lions had a bad game. As a result, we had an exciting game between two evenly-matched teams. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/21/recap-calgary-25-bc-24/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/21/stamps-snap-lions-win-streak-with-home-victory/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jake-maier-throws-for-three-tds-leads-calgary-stampeders-to-narrow-win-over-bc-lions-1.2150567 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/21/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-7-win-over-bc/ ***** Current Standings https://www.cfl.ca/standings/2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/07/22/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-riders-reach-new-heights-amid-5-1-start/ ***** This thread's view count has reached 399,900, an increase of 900 in the past nine days. Quote
GA Russell Posted July 22 Author Report Posted July 22 Pete Martin has died at 83. RIP. I spoke with him once on a post-game call-in show, maybe 15 years ago. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/former-toronto-argonauts-linebacker-broadcaster-peter-martin-dead-at-83-1.2151425 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/22/toronto-argonauts-legend-peter-martin-dead-at-83/ ***** Week 7 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/22/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-7-2024/ ***** Week 7 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/22/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-7-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/22/costabile-7-moments-you-may-have-missed-in-week-7/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-8/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 23 Author Report Posted July 23 Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/23/amsoil-power-rankings-infinite-possibilities/ ***** Week 8 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/23/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-8-picks-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/23/weekly-predictor-will-toronto-beat-winnipeg/ ***** Aaron Grymes, a favorite of mine, has signed with the Bombers. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-veteran-defensive-back-grymes-to-practice-roster-1.2151939 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/23/bombers-add-veteran-db-aaron-grymes-to-practice-roster/ ***** Sask - Montreal preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/showdown-between-cfl-s-best-kicks-off-week-8-thursday-montreal-alouettes-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2151410 ***** Winnipeg - Toronto preview https://3downnation.com/2024/07/23/toronto-argonauts-slight-favourites-over-blue-bombers-in-battle-of-slumping-powerhouses/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 24 Author Report Posted July 24 Week 8 preview https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/24/costabile-4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-8/ ***** Videos of 7 best games so far https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/24/what-is-happening-top-7-games-of-2024-so-far/ ***** Season review https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/revisiting-piffles-pre-season-predictions-a-third-of-the-way-into-the-cfl-season/ ***** Sask - Montreal previews (The Als have put Fajardo on the six-game list. Ouelette is also out with a hip problem.) https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-turn-to-qb-caleb-evans-in-key-week-8-matchup-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-on-tsn-1.2152552 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/24/als-host-riders-in-battle-of-first-place-teams-on-thursday/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-place-qb-cody-fajardo-on-six-game-injured-list-ahead-of-roughriders-meeting-1.2152584 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/24/qb-cody-fajardo-out-as-alouettes-to-start-caleb-evans-against-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/23/rb-a-j-ouellette-out-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-against-alouettes/ ***** 7/24 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/24/checking-down-dequoy-returns-oliveira-misses-practice/ ***** Winnipeg - Toronto preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-still-unsure-of-which-qb-will-start-week-8-1.2152719 ***** In Praise of the Grey Cup https://cflnewshub.com/column/grey-cup-canadian-super-bowl-cfl-championship/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 25 Author Report Posted July 25 Week 8 picks https://rodpedersen.com/week-8-cfl-picks-2024/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 25 Author Report Posted July 25 Week 8 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/07/25/cfl-beat-214/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/25/3downnation-cfl-picks-xxx/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-8-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/from-the-editors-desk-home-teams-dominating-in-2024/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-8/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-7/ ***** Sask - Montreal previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-5-1-week-8-preview-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-5-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/ferguson-5-dynamics-at-play-in-als-riders/ ***** 7/25 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/cfl-ca-game-notes-top-running-backs-meet-in-toronto/ ***** The Banjo Bowl has sold out. I didn't know they made a trophy for it! https://3downnation.com/2024/07/25/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sell-out-banjo-bowl-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-2/ ***** GA Russell's Week 8 picks I don't have faith in any of these teams. Sask over Montreal (Both teams' starting quarterbacks are out, as is Ouellette. So long as Evans is the Als' starter, I'll pick them to lose until he wins one. Patterson has been a pleasant surprise.) Calgary over Ottawa (The Redblacks could win this one at home, but I feel that the Stampeders are a little bit stronger.) Winnipeg over Toronto (If the Argos start Arbuckle at home, I think they could win. I'm down on Dukes, and the Bombers are improving.) Hamilton over Edmonton (The Elks' offense was out of synch last week, now that their OC is down from the booth and on the sidelines. The Elks' defense is improving, but I think they will suffer from their firing Chris Jones.) Quote
GA Russell Posted July 27 Author Report Posted July 27 Montreal 20....Sask 16 A star is born! The Riders led 16-3 at the half. Maas put in third-string quarterback Davis Alexander for the second half, and he looked terrific. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/recap-montreal-20-saskatchewan-16/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/als-come-from-behind-for-win-over-riders/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-roughriders-drop-clash-of-cfl-division-leaders-1.7276241 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-saskatchewan-roughriders-16-montreal-alouettes-20-als-rally-for-comeback-win/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/26/davis-alexander-lights-up-stadium-off-the-bench-leads-alouettes-to-a-comeback-win-seven-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-8-win-over-saskatchewan/ ***** Ottawa 33....Calgary 6 I've had my doubts about Brown, but he looked great last night. Ottawa has won their first four home games for the first time since 1978! https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/26/recap-ottawa-33-calgary-6/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/26/redblacks-stay-undefeated-at-home-with-dominant-win-over-stamps/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-roll-over-calgary-stampeders-remain-unbeaten-at-home-1.2154262 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-ottawa-redblacks-33-calgary-stampeders-6-redblacks-dominate-in-home-victory/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/27/calgarys-maier-cant-run-federal-campaign-in-loss-to-ottawa-four-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/27/redblacks-ride-roughshod-over-stampeders-10-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/26/3-stats-that-defined-ottawas-week-8-win-over-calgary/ ***** The Argos have let go Rasheed Bailey. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/26/argos-release-wr-rasheed-bailey-2-others/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-wr-rasheed-bailey-among-three-released-1.2153847 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/26/toronto-argonauts-release-veteran-receiver-rasheed-bailey/ ***** I had forgotten about Jeremiah Masoli! The Redblacks put him onto the roster as the third-string qb for last night's game. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-quarterback-jeremiah-masoli-lands-back-on-redblacks-roster-1.2153047 ***** Janarion Grant has returned a kick for a touchdown in three straight games. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/26/3-times-3-all-3-janarion-grants-touchdowns-over-last-3-weeks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-returner-janarion-grant-chasing-cfl-record-against-former-team-1.2154163 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/27/method-man-janarion-grant-is-elusive-year-round/ ***** Winnipeg - Toronto previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-july-27-2024-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-toronto-argonauts-tv-channels-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/26/cameron-dukes-leads-argos-into-sat-battle-with-bombers/ ***** Hamilton - Edmonton previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/cfl-week-8-will-the-tiger-cats-secure-another-victory-in-cfl-week-8/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/elks-tiger-cats-hope-to-turn-season-around-as-they-meet-in-edmonton-1.2154502 Quote
GA Russell Posted July 28 Author Report Posted July 28 Toronto 16....Winnipeg 14 After three, it was 6-6 with nothing to talk about. Then it got interesting, thanks to an Argo touchdown on a pass interference play, and a Castillo missed field goal in overtime. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/27/recap-toronto-16-winnipeg-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/27/argos-survive-overtime-to-take-down-bombers-on-saturday/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/lirim-hajrullahu-s-34-yard-field-goal-gives-toronto-argonauts-overtime-win-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.2154641 https://3downnation.com/2024/07/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-give-ball-victory-away-to-toronto-argonauts-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/28/argos-defence-does-it-all-in-overtime-win-over-winnipeg-10-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/27/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-win-over-winnipeg-in-week-8/ ***** Hamilton - Edmonton preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/cfl-week-8-will-the-tiger-cats-secure-another-victory-in-cfl-week-8/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 29 Author Report Posted July 29 Hamilton 44....Edmonton 28 An unusual game. The Elks scored two field goals, and the Ticats responded with two of their own, so the score was 6-6 after one. Edmonton scored two punt singles, and Hamilton scored their own to make the score 8-7 with 2:40 left in the half. Then the Ticats suddenly wake up and score two touchdowns before halftime. They score two more in the third, and one more to start the fourth, to make the score Ticats 41 - Elks 8. Needless to say, the Elks' offense was the mess it was last week, and ever since they fired Chris Jones. For the first time (!) in his career, Mitchell threw five touchdown passes. At that point, there is 9:43 left in the game, and Jackson puts in Ford, who promptly throws three touchdown passes! Bede had a bad day trying to kick recoverable short kickoffs, or Ford might have done more damage. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/28/recap-hamilton-44-edmonton-28/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/28/bo-levi-mitchell-throws-five-touchdowns-in-win-over-elks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bo-levi-mitchell-helps-hamilton-tiger-cats-blitz-winless-edmonton-elks-1.2155023 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/28/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-8-win-over-edmonton/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 29 Author Report Posted July 29 Week 8 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/29/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-8-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-9/ https://3downnation.com/2024/07/29/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-davis-alexander-flies-alouettes-back-to-the-top/ ***** Season review https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/29/mmqb-4-great-surprises-in-a-season-full-of-them/ ***** Week 8 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/29/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-8-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/29/costabile-5-moments-you-may-have-missed-from-week-8/ ***** The eastern teams won all four games this weekend. https://3downnation.com/2024/07/29/east-division-dominating-west-division-early-in-cfl-season-following-week-8-sweep/ Quote
GA Russell Posted July 30 Author Report Posted July 30 Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/30/amsoil-power-rankings-respect-due/ ***** Week 9 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/30/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-9-picks-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/30/weekly-predictor-banking-on-bc/ Quote
GA Russell Posted August 4 Author Report Posted August 4 My computer monitor gave up the ghost Wednesday. I have been off the board since then, so we have a little catching up to do. To tell you the truth, you haven't missed much. ***** Week 9 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/08/01/cfl-beat-215/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-9-cfl-picks-2024/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-9/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-9-picks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/08/01/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-tre-ford-lead-edmonton-elks-to-victory-over-riders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/01/from-the-editors-desk-buckle-up-its-week-9/ ***** Tre Ford 2023 highlight reel https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/31/cauz-9-of-tre-fords-most-exciting-moments-from-2023/ ***** 7/31 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/31/checking-down-hatcher-whitehead-make-season-debut-on-thurs/ ***** 8/1 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/01/cfl-ca-game-notes-unreal-finishes-aplenty-in-24/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-8/ Quote
GA Russell Posted August 4 Author Report Posted August 4 Winnipeg 25....BC 0 Who would have thought that the Lions would get shut out this year? Apparently the way to stop the Lions is to rush only three or four, and cover all the receivers. Perhaps Campbell will put in more running plays next week. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/01/recap-winnipeg-25-bc-0/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/01/bombers-look-dominant-in-shutout-win-over-lions-on-thursday/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/lucky-whitehead-scores-in-season-debut-as-winnipeg-blue-bombers-shut-out-bc-lions-1.2157055 https://3downnation.com/2024/08/02/b-c-lions-lose-their-dignity-qb-vernon-adams-jr-in-shutout-loss-to-bombers-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/08/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-stun-cfl-world-shut-out-b-c-lions-12-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-winnipeg-blue-bombers-25-bc-lions-0-bombers-dominate-in-shutout-victory/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/01/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-win-over-bc-in-week-9/ Castillo became the first in league history to kick two 60-yard field goals in the same season. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/01/castillo-breaks-cfl-record-with-second-60-yd-field-goal-this-season/ Adams hurt his knee, and may miss next week. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/02/lions-announce-adams-jr-injury-not-long-term-out-week-to-week/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-qb-vernon-adams-jr-avoids-long-term-injury-out-week-to-week-1.2157348 https://3downnation.com/2024/08/02/injury-to-b-c-lions-qb-vernon-adams-jr-not-long-term-will-be-out-week-to-week/ ***** Montreal 33....Hamilton 16 Hamilton's offense didn't score a touchdown until 2:45 left in the game. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/02/recap-montreal-33-hamilton-16/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/02/alouettes-quiet-tiger-cats-in-dominant-road-win/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/davis-alexander-wins-first-cfl-start-as-montreal-alouettes-defeat-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.2157524 https://3downnation.com/2024/08/03/tiger-cats-offence-sputters-in-33-16-loss-to-alouettes-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/08/03/davis-alexander-leads-alouettes-past-ticats-in-first-start-secures-seventh-win-eight-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-33-hamilton-tiger-cats-16-alouettes-dominate-in-road-victory/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/02/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-9-win-over-hamilton/ Quote
GA Russell Posted August 5 Author Report Posted August 5 I forgot to mention that the Bombers held the Lions to four first downs and 102 net yards! ***** Edmonton 42....Sask 31 The Elks finally won one! Good game. Tre Ford started, so he will probably start the rest of the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/04/recap-edmonton-42-saskatchewan-31/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/03/elks-take-down-roughriders-for-first-win-of-the-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-end-long-losing-skid-with-road-win-over-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2157888 https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-defense-gets-run-over-in-loss-to-elks/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-edmonton-elks-42-saskatchewan-roughriders-31-elks-snap-losing-streak-with-road-victory/ https://3downnation.com/2024/08/04/elks-run-over-riders-for-first-win-of-the-season-six-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/03/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-9-win-over-saskatchewan/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/tre-ford-edmonton-niagara-falls-1.7282297 Javon Leake ran faster on a touchdown run than any NFL player has been timed. https://3downnation.com/2024/08/04/speeding-in-a-school-zone-elks-rb-javon-leake-faster-than-any-nfl-player-on-long-td-run/ ***** Calgary 27....Toronto 23 Quite a game! The Argos led 23-6 after three. The Stampeders caught fire in the fourth, and took the lead for the first time with 2:09 left in the game. Dukes had a good game, and Maier had a great fourth quarter. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/04/recap-calgary-27-toronto-23/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/04/stampeders-complete-fourth-quarter-comeback-in-win-over-argonauts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-rally-in-fourth-quarter-to-edge-toronto-argonauts-1.2158228 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/04/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-9-win-over-toronto/ ***** Ottawa has let go Sherrod Baltimore. https://3downnation.com/2024/08/04/redblacks-release-veteran-db-sherrod-baltimore-one-other/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/ottawa-redblacks/redblacks-release-amlicar-polk-and-sherrod-baltimore/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/08/05/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-bombers-back-in-contention-after-huge-upset/ ***** Waddell Smith has died at 70. RIP. I recall seeing him catching a touchdown pass and waving bye-bye to the Alouettes as he ran to the goal line in the Grey Cup. I think it was 1978, but it might have been '79. I'll try to find a video of it. https://countylocalnews.com/2024/08/03/waddell-smith-obituary-cause-of-death-remembering-cfl-star-waddell-smith-edmonton-legends-passing/ Quote
GA Russell Posted August 5 Author Report Posted August 5 Week 9 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/05/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-9-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/05/mmqb-its-tre-time-again/ ***** Joey Chestnut visited Regina Saturday, and competed with some of the Riders in a mini-doughnut eating contest. Guess who won. https://3downnation.com/2024/08/03/legendary-competitive-eater-joey-chestnut-sets-new-world-record-obliterates-riders-in-mini-donut-eating-competition/ ***** This thread's view count now stands at 401,400, an increase of 1,500 in the past 14 days. Quote
GA Russell Posted August 6 Author Report Posted August 6 Week 9 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/06/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-9-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-9/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/06/amsoil-power-rankings-back-on-top/ ***** Week 9 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/06/weekly-predictor-win-no-2-for-edmonton/ ***** Caleb Evans is out for the year. The Als have signed Dominique Davis to replace him. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-qb-caleb-evans-out-for-season-due-to-knee-injury-1.2158653 https://3downnation.com/2024/08/06/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-dominique-davis-after-caleb-evans-suffers-season-ending-injury/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/06/als-announce-caleb-evans-season-is-over-sign-qb-dominique-davis/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-dominique-davis-following-caleb-evans-season-ending-injury/ ***** With Adams hurting, the Lions will start Jake Dolegala this week. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/06/rick-campbell-on-lions-starting-qb-jakes-going-to-be-the-guy/ Quote
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