GA Russell Posted August 31 Author Report Posted August 31 Labour Day Weekend picks https://3downnation.com/2024/08/31/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-riders-hang-on-to-first-in-the-west-on-labour-day-weekend/ ***** Touchdown Pacific preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-august-31-2024-ottawa-redblacks-vs-bc-lions-tv-channels-odds/ ***** This thread's view count now stands at 404,400, an increase of 1,400 in the past 10 days. Quote
GA Russell Posted September 3 Author Report Posted September 3 BC 38....Ottawa 12 This was what I would have expected it to be on Opening Day. The Redblacks were never in it. The Lions took a 17-0 lead with 8:26 left in the second quarter. Rourke continued to improve. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/31/recap-bc-38-ottawa-12/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/31/lions-take-down-redblacks-in-first-ever-touchdown-pacific/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-lions-vs-ottawa-redblacks-1.7310763 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/01/b-c-lions-reborn-in-nathan-rourkes-birthplace-11-other-thoughts-on-touchdown-pacific/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/01/redblacks-blown-out-by-b-c-lions-in-touchdown-pacific-14-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-bc-lions-38-ottawa-redblacks-12-lions-dominate-at-home/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/31/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend-win-over-ottawa/ ***** Winnipeg 35....Sask 33 The Bombers were the better team, but the Riders almost won it. Lauther's 60-yard field goal attempt on the last play of the game fell short. The Bombers have now won four straight. The Riders are better than their recent 1-6-1 record, but their schedule coming up will not be easy. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/01/recap-winnipeg-35-saskatchewan-33/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/01/bombers-hold-off-riders-late-game-push-for-labour-day-win/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/01/bombers-qb-zach-collaros-ruled-out-of-labour-day-classic-vs-riders-after-suspected-head-injury/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-ceo-miller-wants-stricter-penalties-after-high-hit-on-zach-collaros-1.2168522 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-beat-riders-lose-zach-collaros-in-labour-day-classic-15-other-thoughts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-hang-on-for-thrilling-road-win-over-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2168396 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-winnipeg-blue-bombers-35-saskatchewan-roughriders-33-bombers-edge-riders-in-thriller/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/changes-needed-in-saskatchewan-riders-winless-skid-continues/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/01/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend-win/ ***** Hamilton 31....Toronto 28 Good game! The Ticats led 21-3 after one, but the Argos took the lead 28-27 in the fourth. This was Mitchell's first Labor Day win for Hamilton, after so many with Calgary. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/recap-hamilton-31-toronto-28/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/ticats-stop-argos-comeback-for-labour-day-classic-win/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/bo-balled-mitchells-best-game-of-24-produces-ldw-win/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/02/hamilton-tiger-cats-outlast-argonauts-31-28-in-labour-day-classic-six-other-thoughts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bo-levi-mitchell-leads-hamilton-tiger-cats-to-labour-day-win-over-toronto-argonauts-1.2168553 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend-win-over-toronto/ ***** Edmonton 35....Calgary 20 The Elks completely dominated the first half, but led only 13-6 at halftime. I thought to myself, Here we go! How many times has a team getting clobbered in the first half, but keeping the score close, come back to win the game? But the Elks scored in the third quarter for the first time since July 19, and were able to maintain their lead. MBT threw for 486 yards. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/recap-edmonton-35-calgary-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/elks-beat-stamps-to-close-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/01/edmonton-elks-bench-kicker-boris-bede-ahead-of-labour-day-classic/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/tevin-jones-mcleod-bethel-thompson-put-on-show-in-edmonton-elks-win-over-calgary-stampeders-1.2168599 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/02/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-win-over-calgary-on-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/09/03/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-b-c-lions-leap-stampeders-reach-rock-bottom/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 3 Author Report Posted September 3 Week 13 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/03/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-13-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-12-2/ ***** Week 13 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/03/landrys-5-takeaways-from-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/03/mmqb-only-a-matter-of-time-for-rourke/ ***** The Redblacks have let go their starting rusher Ryquell Armstead, which surprises me. They have signed Jamal Morrow to replace him. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-part-way-with-leading-rusher-ryquell-armstead-add-jamal-morrow-1.2168768 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/03/redblacks-sign-running-back-jamal-morrow/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/03/ottawa-redblacks-release-starting-rb-ryquell-armstead-sign-former-riders-jamal-morrow/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 4 Author Report Posted September 4 Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/04/amsoil-power-rankings-into-the-great-wide-open/ ***** Week 14 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/04/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-14-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/04/weekly-predictor-keeping-things-going-with-bc/ ***** Week 14 preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/how-to-watch-cfl-s-week-14-on-tsn-tsn-ca-and-tsn-app-1.2169377 ***** The Alouettes officially clinched a playoff spot this past weekend. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/04/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-14-picks/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 5 Author Report Posted September 5 Week 14 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/09/05/cfl-beat-219/ ***** Week 14 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/05/costabile-4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/05/cauz-week-14s-sequels-ready-to-live-up-to-the-hype/ ***** 9/5 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/05/cfl-ca-game-notes-stanback-where-it-all-started/ ***** 9/5 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/05/checking-down-zach-collaros-available-for-labour-day-rematch/ ***** The Als have let go Michael Domagala. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/05/montreal-alouettes-release-canadian-kicker-michael-domagala/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 6 Author Report Posted September 6 Week 14 picks https://3downnation.com/2024/09/06/3downnation-cfl-picks-will-bad-blood-fuel-bombers-in-banjo-bowl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/from-the-editors-desk-playoff-bound-als-looking-for-win-no-11/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-14/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-13/ ***** Calgary's back-up qb Logan Bonner will get the start against the Elks tomorrow. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-to-start-logan-bonner-bench-jake-maier-for-rematch-vs-elks-on-tsn-1.2170070 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/stamps-switch-it-up-at-qb-with-eyes-on-avenging-loss-to-bethel-thompson-elks-1.2170100 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/stampeders-name-bonner-starter-maier-listed-as-no-2/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/06/calgary-stampeders-bench-qb-jake-maier-name-logan-bonner-starter-vs-elks/ ***** Aaron Grymes has retired, and will join the Elks' coaching staff. He was a favorite of mine. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/06/db-aaron-grymes-retires-from-cfl-joins-elks-as-assistant-coach/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/aaron-grymes-retires-from-cfl-takes-on-def-assistant-ambassador-role-with-elks/ ***** For the remainder of the season, CTV will broadcast the league's Saturday afternoon games. Also, the Eastern Semi-Final and Final, as well as the Grey Cup Final. That means: no cable or internet required. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/fall-is-in-the-air-the-cfl-on-ctv-is-here/ ***** Week 14 preview https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/steinberg-6-players-to-watch-in-week-14/ ***** Edmonton analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/elks-charge-5-reasons-edmonton-is-in-the-playoff-picture/ ***** I forgot to mention that Micah Johnson filled in at right guard for the Riders last week. https://www.tsn.ca/talent/cfl/salim-valji-micah-johnson-gets-a-glimpse-of-life-on-the-other-side-of-the-ball-1.2170119 ***** BC - Montreal previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-6-6-montreal-alouettes-10-1-week-14-preview-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-september-6th-2024-bc-lions-vs-montreal-alouettes/ ***** GA Russell's Week 14 picks Montreal over BC (Rourke is looking better, but the Als have only lost once, and are at home.) Ottawa over Toronto (I feel that the Argos with Kelly are the stronger team, but - and it's a mystery to me why - the Redblacks are undefeated at home.) Winnipeg over Sask (The Banjo Bowl! Collaros appears to have recovered from that helmet-to-helmet hit last week. Riders are on a 0-6-1 streak, but have looked good while losing.) Edmonton over Calgary (I've liked the Elks all year. MBT will start against Logan Bonner. Who knows? Bonner may surprise, but that's not the way to bet.) Quote
GA Russell Posted September 6 Author Report Posted September 6 Week 14 picks https://rodpedersen.com/64926-2/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 7 Author Report Posted September 7 Week 14 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-september-7-2024-stampeders-vs-elks-roughriders-vs-blue-bombers-argonauts-vs-redblacks-tv-channels-odds/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-riders-look-for-rare-banjo-bowl-victory-in-winnipeg/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/bombers-riders-meet-for-labour-day-weekend-rematch/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-7-week-14-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-4-8-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/green-gold-game-day-preview-the-labour-day-rematch/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/battle-of-alberta-2-0-stamps-elks-set-for-rematch-in-edmonton/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 BC 37....Montreal 23 The Lions led from start to finish. The Als' offense looked OK, but never got into high gear, which tells us something about BC's defense. I guess we can now say that Rourke is back. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/recap-bc-37-montreal-23/ gttps://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/lions-secure-road-win-against-east-leading-alouettes/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/william-stanback-steps-up-against-former-team-as-bc-lions-beat-montreal-alouettes-1.2170365 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/07/william-stanback-gets-his-pound-of-flesh-powers-b-c-lions-past-top-ranked-alouettes-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/07/alouettes-lose-heavyweight-battle-to-b-c-lions-six-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/06/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-14-win-over-montreal/ ***** Ottawa 41....Toronto 27 Ottawa led 31-3 at the half. I guess the Redblacks are for real. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/recap-ottawa-41-toronto-27/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/redblacks-earn-statement-win-over-argonauts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/damon-webb-returns-two-interceptions-for-touchdowns-ottawa-redblacks-thump-toronto-argonauts-1.2170562 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/3-stats-that-defined-ottawas-week-14-win-over-toronto/ ***** Winnipeg 26....Sask 21 Good game. The Riders had their chances throughout the game, but the Bombers are the better team, and have now won their last five. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/recap-winnipeg-26-saskatchewan-21/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/bombers-get-best-of-riders-again-in-labour-day-rematch/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-down-saskatchewan-roughriders-in-banjo-bowl-1.2170632 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/07/winnipeg-blue-bombers-win-banjo-bowl-lose-chris-streveler-13-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-14-win-over-saskatchewan/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 Edmonton 37....Calgary 16 The Stampeders led 6-2 with 6:49 left in the second quarter when the Elks scored a touchdown. The Stamps never caught up after that. It's much too early to say if Bonner will mentally develop into a starting quarterback, but there's no doubt he has an arm. The Elks have now won five of their last six. The Stamps looked like they would not make the playoffs. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/recap-edmonton-37-calgary-16/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/elks-take-down-stamps-to-win-second-straight-battle-of-alberta/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/surging-edmonton-elks-top-calgary-stampeders-to-escape-west-basement-1.2170705 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/mcleod-bethel-thompson-pulled-in-fourth-quarter-due-to-minor-injury-scare-edmonton-elks-1.2170742 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/07/edmonton-elks-to-start-canadian-qb-tre-ford-after-bye-week-interim-head-coach-jarious-jackson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/07/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-14-win-over-calgary/ ***** With the conclusion of Week 14, we are now two-thirds of the way through the regular season. So let's take a look at the schedule and the standings. https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2024/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024standings It says here that the Riders haven't won since July 19. The Stampeders last won August 4, and didn't look very good Saturday. And despite their beating the Argos on Labor Day, the Ticats are last in the league and three games out of third place. So today, I am picking those three to miss the playoffs. None of these three are terrible, so things could change between now and Halloween. ***** I think one reason a good ballgame is so satisfying is that they're not all good, and you don't know ahead of time which ones will be bad. The league has been on a remarkable streak of exciting games, but that ended this weekend. Next week has only three games scheduled, and all three could be blowouts. They'll be stopping the presses if Toronto, Hamilton or Calgary wins. Quote
GA Russell Posted September 9 Author Report Posted September 9 Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/09/09/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-b-c-lions-soar-back-into-second/ ***** Week 14 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/09/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-14-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/09/mmqb-elks-stampede-their-way-back-into-the-mix/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-bring-fading-playoff-hopes-into-matchup-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2171153 ***** Toronto - BC preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-bring-fading-playoff-hopes-into-matchup-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2171153 Quote
GA Russell Posted September 11 Author Report Posted September 11 It looks like there will be no Plays of the Week this week. ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/amsoil-power-rankings-join-the-parity-party/ ***** Week 15 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-15-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/weekly-predictor-taking-the-tiger-cats/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://3downnation.com/2024/09/10/ottawa-redblacks-can-clinch-first-postseason-berth-since-2018-with-win-over-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-ottawa-eyes-post-season-berth/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-can-end-playoff-drought-with-win-over-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.2171641 ***** The All-Star team will be known as All-CFL this year. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/10/cfl-rebrands-all-stars-to-all-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/cfl-all-star-rebranded-as-all-cfl/ ***** Chris Streveler tore three of the four major ligaments in his left knee Saturday, so he is going to be out for a while. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/10/winnipeg-blue-bombers-qb-chris-streveler-suffered-three-ligament-tears-in-banjo-bowl/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 11 Author Report Posted September 11 Today was the day each team revealed ten names on its neg list. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/cfl-clubs-reveal-10-names-from-negotiation-lists-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/ferguson-9-names-of-note-on-the-cfl-negotiation-lists/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cfl-unveils-10-player-fall-negotiation-lists-1.2171994 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/11/trace-mcsorley-frank-gore-jr-headline-cfl-negotiation-list-reveal/ ***** Week 15 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/costabile-3-storylines-to-watch-in-week-15/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-look-to-return-to-cfl-playoffs-with-road-victory-1.2172063 ***** With Streveler down, both Jake Dolegala and Bryan Scott have chosen to sign with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-sign-qbs-jake-dolegala-bryan-scott/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 12 Author Report Posted September 12 Good News! Week 14 Plays of the Week Quote
GA Russell Posted September 12 Author Report Posted September 12 Week 15 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/09/12/cfl-beat-220/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-15-cfl-picks-2015/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-15-picks/ ***** 9/12 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/12/checking-down-jake-maier-expected-to-start-for-stamps/ ***** 9/12 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/12/cfl-ca-game-notes-redblacks-eye-first-playoff-bid-since-18/ ***** Toronto - BC previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/12/lions-argos-kick-off-week-15-at-bc-place/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/12/rec-davaris-daniels-ol-ryan-hunter-back-for-argos-vs-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/12/b-c-lions-lose-do-it-all-fb-david-mackie-for-matchup-with-argos/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/b-c-lions-lean-on-versatile-offence-to-continue-win-streak-against-toronto-argonauts-1.2172329 ***** The Als' Tyson Philpott will be out for the rest of the year. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/12/alouettes-rec-tyson-philpot-ruled-out-for-the-season-with-injury/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 13 Author Report Posted September 13 (edited) Week 15 picks https://3downnation.com/2024/09/13/3downnation-cfl-picks-do-the-ticats-have-another-home-upset-in-the-tank/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/13/from-the-editors-desk-kickers-are-people-too/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-15/ ***** Toronto - BC previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-september-13th-2024-bc-lions-vs-toronto-argonauts-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-7-6-vs-toronto-argonauts-6-6-week-15-preview-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-6-6-week-15-preview-vs-bc-lions-7-6-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ ***** Montreal - Calgary preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-8-week-15-preview-vs-montreal-alouettes-10-2-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ ***** I mentioned in the spring that all of BC's games would be broadcast in Punjabi. If you would like to hear tonight's game's Punjabi broadcast, here is the link. https://listen.streamon.fm/ckspam *** Tomorrow night's Als - Stamps game will be broadcast in the Blackfoot language. Here is the link for that. https://cjwe.ca/ ***** And as you probably know, all of the Als and Redblacks games are broadcast in French. Here are the links for those. Als https://www.985fm.ca Redblacks https://www.fm1047.ca ***** GA Russell's Week 15 picks BC over Toronto (It's very possible that Kelly will have a good night, enough to overcome BC. But the Lions are on a roll, as Rourke improves each week.) Ottawa over Hamilton (The Redblacks are only 2-3 on the road, but a win will clinch a playoff spot. The Ticats are in last place, although not pathetic. If the Redblacks cannot clinch against the last-place team, they have problems.) Montreal over Calgary (I would not expect the Als to lose a second straight game against anybody. The Stampeders have problems, and may miss the playoffs for the first time since 2003. Jake Maier is taking much of the blame, and Matthew Shiltz may see some action.) ***** This thread's view count today is 405,700. That's an increase of 1,300 in the past 13 days. Edited September 13 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted September 15 Author Report Posted September 15 Unbelievable weekend. ***** Toronto 33....BC 17 The Argos' defense shut down Rourke and Adams. The Lions' first four possessions were two-and-outs. As predicted, the game was not interesting, but the wrong team won! https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/recap-toronto-33-bc-17/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/argos-play-complete-game-to-take-down-lions-in-vancouver/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/chad-kelly-leads-toronto-argonauts-past-bc-lions-as-nathan-rourke-is-benched-1.2174122 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-jr-returns-to-bc-lions-offence-replaces-nathan-rourke-1.2174107 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/14/argos-perfectly-built-to-beat-b-c-lions-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/14/b-c-lions-see-something-cant-say-anything-in-loss-to-argonauts-11-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-33-bc-lions-17-argos-dominate-lions-in-road-victory/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-week-15-win-over-bc/ ***** Hamilton 37....Ottawa 21 Both offenses did well, except that Ottawa four times turned the ball over when they got close to the goal line. Another big upset. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/recap-hamilton-37-ottawa-21/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/ticats-stop-redblacks-comeback-attempt-to-earn-fourth-win-in-24/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/mitchell-throws-two-td-passes-as-tiger-cats-earn-crucial-win-over-redblacks-1.2174307 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-15-win-over-ottawa/ ***** Calgary 19....Montreal 19 Calgary led the entire game, but Maltos tied it at 13 with a field goal on the last play of regulation. The teams then exchanged field goals in overtime. When I was growing up in the '60s watching the AFL and the NFL, I noticed that ties were never games between two evenly-matched teams. They always occurred when one team was heavily favored; so one team went away happy and the other team disappointed. That was the case here. The Stamps ended a four-game losing streak. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/recap-montreal-19-calgary-19/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/alouettes-and-stampeders-share-points-after-tightly-contested-affair/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-montreal-alouettes-battle-to-tie-1.2174394 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-15-tie-with-calgary/ ***** AC Leonard has signed with the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/elks-bring-back-all-cfl-defensive-lineman-a-c-leonard-sign-five-others/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-add-defensive-lineman-a-c-leonard-five-others-to-practice-roster-1.2174288 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/14/edmonton-elks-bring-back-veteran-de-a-c-leonard/ ***** The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was Friday night. You can see it here. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/cfhof-induction-ceremony/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/sj-green-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-2024-class-1.7323542 Quote
GA Russell Posted September 15 Author Report Posted September 15 Here is an NCAA video. Loss of 87 on the play. Quote
GA Russell Posted September 15 Author Report Posted September 15 I mentioned the Lions' Punjabi broadcast. Here is a photo of Pinball Clemons making an appearance on it. https://x.com/BCLionsPunjabi/status/1834856734290059692 Quote
GA Russell Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 I want to point out to you a play from yesterday's Montreal - Calgary game. The defensive tackle smothered the punt. It was a thing of beauty. The ball and the punter's foot drilled the defensive lineman in the chest. Absolutely perfect. But no. The rule was changed, so that the tackle was considered to be guilty of roughing the kicker. I will keep my eyes out for an explanation. Here is the link. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/14/recap-montreal-19-calgary-19/ The play starts at the 2:45 mark. Quote
GA Russell Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 Here is another comment on the CFL from Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson. https://x.com/UNCanada/status/1835724407374762350 Quote
GA Russell Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 Week 15 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/16/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-15-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-16/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/16/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-what-is-going-on/ ***** Week 15 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/16/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-15-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/16/mmqb-hamiltons-playoff-path-is-clear-but-difficult/ ***** Ryquell Armstead has signed with the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/16/riders-ink-rb-ryquell-armstead-lb-braxton-hill/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/16/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-former-redblacks-rb-ryquell-armstead-one-other/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-ryquell-armstead-braxton-hill-1.2175169 ***** Ben Fairbrother has died in a motorcycle accident at 51. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/15/former-riders-lions-offensive-lineman-ben-fairbrother-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/ ***** Paul McCallum and Glen Suitor have been named to the BC Football Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/16/b-c-football-hall-of-fame-to-add-nine-inductees-including-paul-mccallum-glen-suitor-farhan-lalji/ ***** I failed to mention that with the Banjo Bowl win, Mike O'Shea became the Bombers' winningest head coach, passing Bud Grant with his 103rd win. https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/mike-oshea-becomes-bombers-winningest-coach/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 Power Rankings Look at this! They've got the Elks at #2, and the Ticats ahead of the Argos. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/17/amsoil-power-rankings-making-moves/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-15/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-16/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://3downnation.com/2024/09/17/montreal-alouettes-can-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-win-or-toronto-argonauts-loss/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/17/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-als-target-home-date-redblacks-seek-playoff-berth/ ***** Week 16 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/17/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-16-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/17/weekly-predictor-edmonton-to-beat-winnipeg/ ***** Adarius Pickett hurt his Achilles tendon Saturday, and is out for the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/17/redblacks-adarius-pickett-out-for-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-lb-adarius-pickett-achilles-done-for-season-1.2175671 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/17/ottawa-redblacks-rule-star-defender-adarius-pickett-out-for-season/ Quote
GA Russell Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 This might be big. MLSE is the company that owns the Argos as well as the Maple Leafs, Raptors and Reds soccer team. Rogers Communications has bought out Bell's share of the company, giving Rogers majority control. Rogers has a history of antipathy toward the Canadian Football League. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/bell-sells-stake-in-mlse-1.2175971 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/18/rogers-communications-to-buy-bells-stake-of-mlse-for-4-7-billion/ ***** Week 16 preview https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/18/costabile-4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-16/ ***** Keon Raymond and Spencer Wilson have retired as Stampeders. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/18/keon-raymond-spencer-wilson-to-sign-one-day-contract-to-retire-with-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/18/keon-raymond-spencer-wilson-sign-one-day-contracts-to-retire-as-stamps/ ***** Neil Lumsden has announced his intention to donate his brain to science for concussion research. Americans may remember him from the year (1989?) that he was the analyst (alongside Bob Irving) on the weekly CFL games carried by ESPN. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/18/hall-of-fame-cfl-player-neil-lumsden-to-donate-brain-for-concussion-research/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ontario-sports-minister-ex-cfl-player-lumsden-to-donate-brain-to-concussion-research-1.2176191 Quote
GA Russell Posted September 20 Author Report Posted September 20 Week 16 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/09/19/cfl-beat-221/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-16-cfl-picks-2024/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-16-picks/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-16/ ***** 9/19 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/19/checking-down-greg-bell-listed-as-doubtful-for-ticats-in-week-16/ ***** 9/19 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/19/cfl-ca-game-notes-tim-white-cats-looking-for-first-argos-sweep-since-19/ ***** Most Outstanding Rookie contenders https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/19/nye-6-strong-most-outstanding-rookie-picks/ ***** Adam Bighill has undergone knee surgery, and is gone for the season. He is 35. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lb-adam-bighill-announces-season-ending-knee-surgery-1.2176592 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bighill-bombers-out-of-season-surgery-1.7328207 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/19/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lb-adam-bighill-to-undergo-season-ending-knee-surgery/ ***** More on Rogers' purchase of a majority stake in MLSE. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/19/future-of-toronto-argonauts-clear-as-mud-as-rogers-buys-majority-ownership-of-mlse/ Quote
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