GA Russell Posted October 8 Author Report Posted October 8 Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/10/07/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-riders-rumble-onto-the-podium/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-19/ ***** Week 18 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/07/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-18/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-18-cfl-wrap/ ***** Elks and Stampeders analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/07/mmqb-what-are-the-elks-and-stamps-next-steps/ ***** The Bombers are the 2024 attendance champions. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/07/winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-lead-cfl-in-attendance-for-third-straight-year/ ***** Shawn Bane, Jr., is out for the year. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/07/riders-shawn-bane-jr-out-for-rest-of-2024-season-with-knee-injury/ ***** BC - Sask preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-saskatchewan-roughriders-showdown-to-headline-week-19-in-cfl-1.2185209 ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted October 8 Author Report Posted October 8 Week 19 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/08/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-thanksgiving-weekend-picks-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/08/weekly-predictor-wholl-win-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/08/amsoil-power-rankings-bombers-riders-shine-at-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://x.com/i/status/1843654618003472504 Quote
GA Russell Posted October 9 Author Report Posted October 9 Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/playoff-scenarios-bombers-eye-top-of-west-division/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/09/toronto-argonauts-can-clinch-playoff-berth-with-win-but-blue-bombers-looking-to-host-west-final/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/cauz-thanksgiving-weekend-matchups-to-sink-your-teeth-into/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/4-storylines-to-watch-on-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/tre-ford-to-start-on-thaskgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/edmonton-elks-to-start-tre-ford-vs-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/elks-qb-ford-to-start-vs-stampeders-bethel-thompson-won-t-dress-1.2186474 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/report-stamps-could-pivot-to-shiltz-on-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/calgary-stampeders-sign-longtime-nfl-qb-p-j-walker/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/it-certainly-seems-like-p-j-walker-could-be-the-future-of-the-calgary-stampeders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/stampeders-add-ex-nfl-xfl-qb-p-j-walker-to-practice-roster/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-saskatchewan-roughriders-set-to-meet-with-second-in-west-division-standings-at-stake-1.2186745 ***** This is interesting. Every one of the CFL games last weekend had a larger television audience (in Canada) than the baseball playoffs. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/09/canadian-football-league-beats-mlb-playoffs-on-tv-in-week-18/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 10 Author Report Posted October 10 (edited) Week 19 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/10/10/cfl-beat-224/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-19-cfl-picks-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-18/ ***** 10/10 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/checking-down-aj-ouellette-returns-to-practice-for-riders/ ***** 10/10 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/cfl-ca-game-notes-linebackers-headline-thanksgiving-weekend/ ***** I have bad news. The Grey Cup will be carried by CBS Sports Network. That means that those of us in the US will not be able to watch it for free on the league's website. You can see the game by subscribing to a premier level of Hulu and (I believe) YouTube TV. I'll go look for a sports bar that can get CBS Sports Network. Of course, we will still be able to listen to the game's radio broadcast at cfl.ca. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/eye-on-the-prize-111th-grey-cup-headed-to-cbs-sports-network/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/grey-cup-will-be-carried-south-of-border-by-cbs-sports-network-1.2187116 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/10/cbs-sports-network-to-broadcast-111th-grey-cup-in-united-states/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/playoff-implications-for-bombers-argos-on-friday-night-football/ ***** Early returns for the league's all-star team voting. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/whos-in-the-lead-early-returns-in-all-cfl-voting/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/who-deserves-the-vote-3-all-cfl-defensive-picks/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/what-s-at-stake-during-thanksgiving-weekend-in-the-cfl-1.2187079 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/ferguson-6-qbs-who-set-the-table-on-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/5-players-to-watch-on-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/playoff-implications-for-bombers-argos-on-friday-night-football/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jeremiah-masoli-taking-starting-reps-for-ottawa-redblacks-in-return-from-bye-1.2187133 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/10/qb-jeremiah-masoli-takes-first-team-reps-for-redblacks-after-bye-report/ ***** Thanksgiving memories https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/hall-4-magical-football-thanksgiving-weekends-moments/ Edited October 11 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted October 11 Author Report Posted October 11 (edited) Week 19 (Thanksgiving Weekend) picks https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-lions-snatch-a-home-playoff-game-away-from-the-riders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-19-picks/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-19/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/3-stats-that-may-loom-large-on-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/willie-jefferson-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-11th-2024-toronto-argonauts-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-8-7-week-19-preview-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-10-6-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/preview-toronto-at-winnipeg/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/brady-oliveira-winnipeg-bombers-look-to-shine-versus-toronto-argonauts-with-much-at-stake-1.2187357 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/lions-riders-battle-for-second-place-in-west-on-saturday/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/rb-a-j-ouellette-rides-again-for-saskatchewan-vs-b-c-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rourke-b-c-lions-have-history-on-their-side-versus-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2187842 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-prepare-for-new-challenge-in-crucial-rematch-with-bc-lions-1.2187621 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/all-star-receiver-alexander-hollins-highlights-key-b-c-lions-returning-vs-riders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-19-edmonton-elks-5-11-at-calgary-stampeders-4-10-preview-odds-injury-report-prediction/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/veteran-qb-matthew-shiltz-makes-first-start-for-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/stamps-elks-kickoff-thanksgiving-weekend-double-header/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/qb-jarret-doege-to-dress-behind-tre-ford-could-see-playing-time-for-elks/ ***** All-CFL picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/landry-my-2024-all-cfl-selections/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/111th-cfl-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ Edited October 11 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted October 12 Author Report Posted October 12 Toronto 14....Winnipeg 11 I guess the story here is how the Argos' defense shut down the Bombers' offense. I thought the Bombers would win it in the last minute, but the Argos stopped them before they could get into field goal range. With the win, the Argos clinched the last remaining playoff spot, and thus eliminated the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-toronto-14-winnipeg-11/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/defence-on-full-display-between-argonauts-and-blue-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-clinch-playoff-spot-prevent-winnipeg-blue-bombers-from-locking-up-west-1.2188041 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/toronto-argonauts-clinch-final-cfl-playoff-spot-eliminate-rival-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/winnipeg-blue-bombers-miss-opportunities-in-loss-to-toronto-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/toronto-sack-exchange-finds-bull-market-against-bombers-13-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-14-winnipeg-blue-bombers-11-argos-edge-blue-bombers-clinch-playoff-spot/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/argonauts-beat-bombers-to-punch-playoff-ticket/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-week-19-win-over-winnipeg/ ***** Week 19 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-12th-2024-edmonton-elks-vs-calgary-stampeders-bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-8-8-week-18-preview-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-8-7-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/#google_vignette https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-8-7-1-week-19-preview-vs-bc-lions-8-8-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rourke-b-c-lions-have-history-on-their-side-versus-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2187842 https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/home-playoff-game-at-stake-as-riders-host-lions-in-western-showdown/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/no-scruffy-rider-pride-isnt-dead-or-on-life-support/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-10-week-19-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-5-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-look-to-end-slump-vs-edmonton-elks-1.2187958 Quote
GA Russell Posted October 13 Author Report Posted October 13 Edmonton 23....Calgary 18 Tre Ford vs. Matthew Shiltz. Low-scoring game that got very interesting in the fourth quarter. The Elks led 17-5 after three. Then the Stamps scored two touchdowns to take the lead. The Elks got a touchdown to take the lead back. The Stamps came back in the final minute, and on the game's last play the pass to Begelton fell incomplete in the end zone. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-edmonton-23-calgary-18/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/elks-sweep-season-series-over-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-elks-calgary-stampeders-cfl-football-1.7351405 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/calgary-stampeders-continue-slide-gets-swept-by-elks-six-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/elks-bring-out-the-brooms-sweep-season-series-with-stamps-seven-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-19-win-over-calgary/ ***** Sask 39....BC 8 The Lions were never in it. The fact is, the Lions' offense has not been particularly good since Rourke returned. With the win, the Riders clinched (at least) second place. With the loss, the Lions will finish third. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-saskatchewan-39-bc-8/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/roughriders-shut-down-lions-to-secure-home-playoff-game/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/roughriders-home-playoff-game-1.7351510 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/saskatchewan-roughriders-clinch-home-playoff-game-move-within-one-point-of-first-place/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/13/b-c-lions-wave-the-white-flag-surrender-home-field-advantage-in-blowout-loss-to-riders-xx-other-thoughts/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-secure-home-playoff-game-dominate-lions-at-mosaic-stadium/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-october-13/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-saskatchewans-week-19-win-over-bc/ ***** Thanksgiving previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/13/als-depth-a-challenge-for-redblacks-on-thanksgiving/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/13/backup-qbs-take-centre-stage-for-als-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-qb-davis-alexander-to-start-vs-redblacks-with-cody-fajardo-absent-1.2188471 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/13/alouettes-to-start-qb-davis-alexander-on-thanksgiving-day/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 14 Author Report Posted October 14 Montreal 19....Ottawa 12 Well, this was a bummer. I have had problems this year with the radio stations that carry the Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary games. I was unable to listen to either the Montreal or Ottawa stations today. The game was carried on the CBS Sports cable channel, so it was not available to watch (in the US) on the league's website. So I missed the game. It was Davis Alexander vs. Jeremiah Masoli. The Als led from start to finish. The Redblacks have not won since Sept. 7. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/recap-montreal-19-ottawa-12-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/als-beat-redblacks-to-close-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-sweep-redblacks-hand-ottawa-fourth-straight-loss-1.2188917 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-19-ottawa-redblacks-12-alouettes-defense-shines-in-defensive-battle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-19-win-over-ottawa/ ***** JC Abbott selects his 2024 All-Rookie team. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/14/presenting-the-2024-cfl-all-rookie-team/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 15 Author Report Posted October 15 Week 19 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-19-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/10/15/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-b-c-lions-breaking-at-the-bottom/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-20/ ***** Week 19 reviews https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-week-18-wrap/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/landrys-5-takeaways-from-thanksgiving-weekend-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/mmqb-riding-the-late-season-momentum/ ***** Week 20 previews https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-ottawa-redblacks-clash-set-to-crystallize-cfl-playoff-picture-1.2189139 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/report-vernon-adams-jr-to-start-in-lions-regular-season-finale/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/lions-qb-vernon-adams-jr-to-get-start-in-regular-season-finale-1.2189445 Quote
GA Russell Posted October 16 Author Report Posted October 16 Week 20 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-20-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/weekly-predictor-all-aboard-with-the-argonauts-2/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/amsoil-power-rankings-a-logjam-of-talent/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-argos-eye-hosting-semi-final/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-can-cement-east-division-home-playoff-game-with-win-over-ottawa-redblacks-1.2189994 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/16/toronto-argonauts-can-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-win-over-redblacks/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 18 Author Report Posted October 18 Week 20 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/10/17/cfl-beat-225/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-20-cfl-picks-2024/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-20-picks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-argos-lock-up-second-in-the-east/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-20/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-19/ ***** Week 20 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/costabile-3-storylines-to-watch-in-week-20/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-11-week-18-preview-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-6-10-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats-6-10-week-20-preview-vs-calgary-stampeders-4-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-18th-2024-calgary-stampeders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-tv-channels-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/mitchell-shiltz-square-off-as-ticats-host-stamps/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/qb-play-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/cfl-hamilton-1.7355772 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/17/rookie-rb-greg-bell-returns-for-ticats-vs-stamps/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/ferguson-5-paths-to-a-win-for-argos-redblacks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/argos-host-redblacks-seeking-home-playoff-game/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-host-ottawa-redblacks-in-important-east-division-contest-1.2191511 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/fajardo-adams-jr-battle-to-close-out-week-20/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-b-c-lions-look-to-reset-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2191653 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/qb-cody-fajardo-listed-as-alouettes-starter-despite-no-practice-in-two-weeks/ ***** 10/18 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/checking-down-greg-bell-listed-as-available-for-ticats-vs-stamps/ ***** 10/18 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/cfl-ca-game-notes-canadians-lead-the-way/ ***** Whit Tucker has died at 83. RIP. I had his bubble gum card in 1964. ***** Playoff Scenarios https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/111th-cfl-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-week-20/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 19 Author Report Posted October 19 Hamilton 42....Calgary 20 The Ticats led 30-9 at the half. Mitchell had a very good day against his former team. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/recap-hamilton-42-calgary-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/tiger-cats-offence-erupts-in-win-against-stampeders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bo-levi-mitchell-s-five-touchdown-passes-lead-hamilton-tiger-cats-past-calgary-stampeders-1.2191744 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/stampeders-settle-for-cfl-basement-with-loss-to-ticats-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/bo-levi-mitchell-dominates-tiger-cats-defeat-stampeders-42-20-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/i-wanted-to-beat-the-brakes-off-them-ex-stampeders-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-surpasses-5000-yard-mark-against-former-team/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-hamilton-tiger-cats-42-calgary-stampeders-20-ticats-dominate-in-high-scoring-affair/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-20-win-over-calgary/ ***** With the loss, the Stampeders have clinched the #1 draft pick. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/calgary-stampeders-clinch-first-overall-pick-in-2025-cfl-draft/ ***** The Ticats will retire Garney Henley's number. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-retire-legendary-db-rec-garney-henleys-number-26-jersey/ ***** BC - Montreal preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-8-9-week-20-preview-vs-montreal-alouettes-12-3-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 21 Author Report Posted October 21 Rod Smith mentioned during the Argos game that Whit Tucker retired in 1970, and he still holds the career record for pass reception average - 22 yards. ***** Toronto 38....Ottawa 31 Whoa, Nellie! The Argos led 14-0 after one, 28-6 after two, and 38-6 after three. The Redblacks outscored them 25-0 in the fourth. On the last play of the game, the Redblacks lateralled the ball a number of times in the vain attempt to score one more time. Take a look at the recap video to see two beautiful Lewis Ward short kickoffs which the Redblacks recovered. With the Argo victory, the final standings of the East are set. 1. Montreal 2. Toronto 3. Ottawa 4. Hamilton The Redblacks have now lost five straight. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/recap-toronto-38-ottawa-31/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/argos-hold-off-redblacks-to-secure-home-playoff-game/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-clinch-second-in-east-with-home-win-over-redblacks-1.2191958 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/argos-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-victory-over-redblacks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/argos-fourth-quarter-collapse-might-not-be-a-bad-thing-12-other-thoughts-on-torontos-win-over-ottawa/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/ottawas-late-surge-isnt-enough-in-loss-to-argos-nine-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-38-ottawa-redblacks-31-argos-hold-off-late-redblacks-surge/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-win-over-ottawa-in-week-20/ ***** BC 27....Montreal 3 The Lions started Adams this week, and the team responded very, very well. BC has the bye next week, and Adams may be their starter in the Western Semi-Final. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/recap-bc-27-montreal-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/adams-jr-returns-to-lead-lions-to-win-over-als/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-jr-shines-in-return-as-bc-lions-cruise-past-montreal-alouettes-1.2192050 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/vernon-adams-jr-resurrects-b-c-lions-in-blowout-win-over-montreal-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/alouettes-get-pummeled-in-b-c-leave-with-more-questions-than-answers-eight-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-bc-lions-27-montreal-alouettes-3-lions-dominate-in-convincing-win/ https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-saturday-lions-argos-pull-off-clutch-wins/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-20-win-over-montreal/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-coach-rick-campbell-indicates-vernon-adams-jr-will-remain-starter-in-playoffs-1.2192068 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/it-was-vas-team-b-c-lions-players-throw-support-behind-vernon-adams-jr-after-quarterback-switch/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 21 Author Report Posted October 21 (edited) Week 20 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/21/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-20-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/10/21/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-argonauts-blue-wave-cresting-at-the-right-time/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-21/ ***** ***** Week 20 review https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/21/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-20-3/ ***** Week 21 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/21/mmqb-3-storylines-for-the-final-week-of-the-regular-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-hamilton-tiger-cats-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-poised-to-claim-first-cfl-passing-title-1.2192905 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-does-winnipeg-no-favor-by-losing-big/ ***** Trevor Harris and Samuel Emilus went on TV to give the weather forecast last week! https://www.tsn.ca/must-see/video/must-see-roughriders-pair-harris-emilus-deliver-weather-forecast~3012141 Edited October 21 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted October 23 Author Report Posted October 23 I forgot to mention that the Redblacks/Argos game (as all such games do) reminded me of the '63 Rose Bowl. That was a game I won't forget! ***** So here we go. The last week of the season! Week 21 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-21-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/weekly-predictor-will-the-elks-beat-toronto/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/amsoil-power-rankings-whos-playoff-ready/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-bombers-riders-eye-first-in-west/ ***** Week 21 preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/west-bye-up-for-grabs-in-final-week-of-cfl-season-on-tsn-1.2193279 Quote
GA Russell Posted October 23 Author Report Posted October 23 Each team's six award winners (on the road to the CFL Awards) were announced today. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/23/time-to-shine-team-award-winners-enter-spotlight/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/defensive-players-milligan-beverette-headline-mop-award-hopefuls-1.2194159 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/23/triple-honouree-rolan-milligan-jr-headlines-2024-cfl-team-award-winners/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-rolan-milligan-earns-three-cfl-individual-award-nominations-1.2194171 ***** JC Abbott lists his snubs. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/23/every-teams-biggest-2024-cfl-awards-snub/ ***** Week 21 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/23/costabile-4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-21/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/blue-bombers-can-clinch-first-in-west-with-win-tie-against-alouettes-1.2194114 ***** Your chance to vote for the All-CFL team ends Oct. 26. https://gamezone.cfl.ca/allcfl Quote
GA Russell Posted October 24 Author Report Posted October 24 Week 21 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/10/24/cfl-beat-week-226/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-21-cfl-picks-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-20/ ***** 10/24 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/24/checking-down-team-awards-headline-week-21/ ***** 10/24 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/24/cfl-ca-game-notes-sack-race-down-to-the-wire/ ***** Week 21 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/24/landry-3-non-playoff-reasons-week-21-matters/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/24/redblacks-ticats-kick-off-week-21-in-the-nations-capital/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-host-hamilton-tiger-cats-looking-to-snap-losing-skid-ahead-of-playoffs-1.2194785 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/24/isaiah-wooden-to-make-cfl-debut-in-hamilton-tiger-cats-regular-season-finale/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/24/argos-elks-battle-on-friday-night-football-in-edmonton/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/questions-about-qb-tre-ford-s-future-in-edmonton-surface-as-elks-close-out-cfl-season-1.2194685 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cameron-dukes-to-start-at-quarterback-in-argos-regular-season-finale-1.2194625 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/24/toronto-argonauts-to-rest-chad-kelly-for-regular-season-finale-vs-edmonton-elks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-preparing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-to-earn-west-bye-1.2194541 ***** Review of team award winners https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/24/oleary-4-takeaways-from-team-award-winners/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 25 Author Report Posted October 25 Week 21 picks https://3downnation.com/2024/10/25/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-winnipeg-blue-bombers-clinch-first-place/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-21-picks/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-21/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-20/ ***** Week 21 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-25th-2024-hamilton-vs-ottawa-toronto-vs-edmonton-tv-channels-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/webb-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats-7-10-week-21-preview-vs-ottawa-redblacks-8-8-final-playoff-tune-up-at-td-place/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-10-7-week-21-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-6-11-season-finale-at-commonwealth-stadium/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/elks-game-day-preview-end-of-the-road/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/24/tre-ford-to-start-edmonton-elks-regular-season-finale-against-argonauts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/elks-tre-ford-aims-to-end-strong-amidst-questions-about-future-against-argonauts-on-tsn-1.2194685 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/als-host-bombers-who-seek-west-division-supremacy/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-look-to-clinch-west-title-against-east-champion-montreal-alouettes-1.2195260 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/25/qb-jake-maier-to-start-stampeders-regular-season-finale/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/riders-stamps-close-out-regular-season-saturday-night/ ***** MOP analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/mop-watch-breaking-down-team-nominees/ ***** History to be made? https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/salim-valji-canadians-brady-oliveira-justin-mcinnis-on-the-cusp-of-cfl-history-1.2195254 ***** GA Russell's Week 21 picks Winnipeg at Montreal (I pick the Bombers to win, and thus clinch first place.) Calgary at Sask (If the Bombers lose, I pick the Riders to win, and thus clinch first place.) ***** This thread's view count today is 411,700; which is an increase of 2,900 in the past 21 days. Quote
GA Russell Posted October 27 Author Report Posted October 27 Ottawa 37....Hamilton 31 Fun game. Lots of lead changes. Mitchell broke Burris's team record for passing yards in a season. Ottawa won it with a goal line stand at the end. The Redblacks ended their five-game losing streak. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/recap-ottawa-37-hamilton-31/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/redblacks-end-losing-run-with-victory-against-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-down-hamilton-tiger-cats-to-halt-losing-streak-heading-into-playoffs-1.2195619 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/redblacks-win-in-more-ways-than-one-against-ticats-nine-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/tiger-cats-end-season-in-fitting-fashion-afte-37-31-loss-to-redblacks/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-ottawa-redblacks-37-hamilton-tiger-cats-31-redblacks-edge-tiger-cats-in-high-scoring-eastern-battle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/3-stats-that-defined-ottawas-week-21-win-over-hamilton/ ***** Edmonton 31....Toronto 30 The Argos left their two best players (Kelly and Carey) at home. That said, this was one of the most fun games of the year. Lead changes galore. The Elks won it in overtime with a Julien walk-off punt rouge. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/recap-edmonton-31-toronto-30/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/elks-end-season-with-walk-off-overtime-win-over-argos/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-end-season-with-walk-off-rouge-to-down-toronto-argonauts-in-overtime-1.2195680 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/argos-hit-milestones-come-up-short-in-overtime-loss-in-edmonton-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/i-trust-him-elks-jarious-jackson-explains-logic-behind-punter-jake-juliens-game-winning-rouge-in-ot/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/edmonton-elks-punt-their-way-to-overtime-victory-six-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-30-edmonton-elks-31-thrilling-week-21-showdown/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-21-win-over-toronto/ ***** Winnipeg 28....Montreal 27 The Als led the entire game, but the Bombers came back in the second half, and won it with a Castillo walk-off field goal. With the win, the Bombers clinched first place. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/recap-winnipeg-28-montreal-27/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/bombers-win-west-division-with-walk-off-field-goal/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/sergio-castillo-kicks-long-field-goal-on-final-play-as-blue-bombers-beat-alouettes-to-clinch-west-1.2195870 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-clinch-first-place-in-west-for-fourth-straight-year/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-channel-dorothy-ride-wind-home-for-west-final-11-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-winnipeg-blue-bombers-28-montreal-alouettes-27-bombers-edge-als-in-thrilling-finish/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-21-win-over-montreal/ ***** Calgary 27....Sask 12 With the Bombers' clinching of first place, Mace decided to play his second-stringers. This was the Stamps' first road victory of the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/recap-calgary-27-saskatchewan-12/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/stampeders-defeat-roughriders-in-regular-season-finale/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/event/calgary-stampeders-saskatchewan-roughriders-20241026/10798096 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-21-win-over-saskatchewan/ ***** Randy Ambrosie announced that he will retire as Commissioner next year. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/randy-ambrosie-to-retire-from-role-as-cfl-commissioner-in-2025/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/randy-ambrosie-announces-he-s-retiring-in-2025-1.2195824 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/randy-ambrosie-out-as-cfl-commissioner-after-grey-cup-report/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/randy-ambrosie-to-retire-from-role-as-canadian-football-league-commissioner-in-2025/ ***** Semi-Finals previews Note that both of this year's Semi-Finals will be played on Saturday. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/matchups-set-semi-final-saturday-heads-to-toronto-and-saskatchewan/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-semi-final-saturday-heads-to-toronto-and-saskatchewan-november-2nd/ Quote
GA Russell Posted October 28 Author Report Posted October 28 (edited) Week 21 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/big-plays-aplenty-in-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/10/28/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-bombers-go-as-the-wind-blows/ ***** Analyses of the three worst teams https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/mmqb-one-question-for-each-non-playoff-team/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/uncertainty-looms-over-promising-finish-as-elks-head-into-off-season-1.2196760 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/27/weve-been-declining-as-an-organization-stampeders-grapple-with-impending-changes-after-losing-season/ ***** Edmonton's free agent list https://3downnation.com/2024/10/27/the-edmonton-elks-potential-2025-free-agent-list/ ***** Week 21 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-21-3/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-21-cfl-wrap/ ***** Semi-Final previews https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/how-to-watch-cfl-s-divsionsal-semifinals-on-tsn-tsn-ca-1.2196603 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/3-stats-that-could-loom-large-in-the-eastern-semi-final-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/head-to-head-who-has-the-edge-in-the-eastern-semi-final-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/3-stats-that-could-loom-large-in-the-western-semi-final-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/head-to-head-who-has-the-edge-in-the-western-semi-final-3/ ***** Dave Dickenson will be back as both GM and Head Coach next year. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/dave-dickenson-to-return-as-stampeders-coach-and-general-manager-next-season-1.2196715 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/28/standing-pat-dave-dickenson-to-return-as-head-coach-gm-of-calgary-stampeders-in-2025/ Edited October 28 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted October 29 Author Report Posted October 29 The final stats are out! https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024-CFL-League-Statistics-Week-21-1.pdf ***** Semi-Finals picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/29/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-division-semi-final-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/29/weekly-predictor-who-advances-to-the-finals-2/ ***** The nine nominees for the Jake Gaudaur Award have been named. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/29/nine-finalists-named-for-2024-jake-gaudaur-veterans-award/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/nine-team-finalists-named-for-cfl-s-jake-gaudaur-veterans-award-1.2197156 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/29/cfl-unveils-nine-finalists-for-jake-gaudaur-veterans-award/ ***** Semi-Finals previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/29/5-matchups-to-watch-in-the-eastern-semi-final/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/29/oleary-3-storylines-to-watch-in-the-eastern-semi-final/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/29/costabile-3-storylines-to-watch-in-the-western-semi-final/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/29/fit-check-saskatchewan-roughriders-to-wear-obsidian-greens-in-west-semi-final/ ***** The Bombers have extended their radio deal with CJOB for the long term. I found this year that none of the other teams' radio stations' websites performed better than CJOB's. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/29/winnipeg-blue-bombers-680-cjob-renew-radio-deal/ ***** Here are the Redblacks' top plays of the season. https://x.com/CFL/status/1851285291555749896 Quote
GA Russell Posted October 29 Author Report Posted October 29 2024 CFL TEAMS’ TOTAL ATTENDANCE 1. WPG: 280,491 (+5,296) 2. SSK: 249,164 (+327) 3. BCL: 241,947 (+33,432) 4. HAM: 198,012 (-7,881) 5. CGY: 193,869 (-1,414) 6. MTL: 191,718 (+32,685) 7. EDM: 184,494 (-38,476) 8. OTT: 169,323 (-792) 9. TOR: 136,162 (+7,367) (Compared to last year) https://x.com/CFL_expansion/status/1851271397231726974 Quote
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