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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/

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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/

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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/

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Jermarcus Hardrick will probably need surgery.
https://3downnation.com/2024/07/16/saskatchewan-roughriders-ol-jermarcus-hardrick-suffers-quad-injury-surgery-ikely/

 

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Week 7 picks
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jarious-jackson-to-make-cfl-head-coaching-debut-against-ottawa-redblacks-1.2149218

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Week 7 preview
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/17/costabile-4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-7/

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7/17 Checking Down
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/17/checking-down-jermarcus-hardrick-out-long-term-for-riders/

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Toronto - Hamilton preview
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ka-deem-carey-enjoying-life-in-toronto-as-he-looks-to-stay-healthy-1.2149163

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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

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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.)

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All four teams of last night's games seemed sluggish.  I wonder if the summer heat has an effect.

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Power Rankings
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-7/

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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/

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7/25 Game Notes
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/25/cfl-ca-game-notes-top-running-backs-meet-in-toronto/

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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/

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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.)

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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I forgot to mention that the Bombers held the Lions to four first downs and 102 net yards!

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Power Rankings
https://3downnation.com/2024/08/05/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-bombers-back-in-contention-after-huge-upset/

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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/
 

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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/

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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/

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