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Here are this week's TSN power rankings:

  • [1] Winnipeg: Fifth win in a row helps secure top spot
  • [2] Calgary: Jump up a spot with victory over defending Champs
  • [3] Montreal: Fell two games behind Blue Bombers with loss
  • [4] Hamilton: Could not complete comback in Winnipeg
  • [5] Edmonton: Looking for share of West lead against Stamps
  • [6] B.C.: Well rested Lions hope to keep momentum going against Argos
  • [7] Toronto: In B.C. on Labour Day weekend looking for third win
  • [8] Saskatchewan: Miller's first game in charge is a tough matchup

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/

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This weekend coming up is Labor Day Weekend, which is considered the start of the second half of the season, just as the All Star Game break is considered the start of the second half of the baseball season. So I think this would be a good time to say the following.

In the fifteen or so years that I have been listening to all the games on the internet, this year has been by far the least interesting. Toronto, Saskatchewan, BC and recently Edmonton have been pathetic. That's half the league. There have been fewer exciting games than usual. The passes to nowhere have been in abundance.

But it is not uncommon for things to change in the second half of the year. Just last year BC and Edmonton were quite good in the second half after being dismal in the first half. Saskatchewan has fired its coach, so things may turn around for them. Steven Jyles will soon come off the injured list, so the Argos might get better in a hurry. BC has already shown some signs of improvement recently. Edmonton did well until their top four receivers went down, so if they can just hang on until they get them back, they might surprise in the playoffs.

I can't explain how the Bombers have lost only one game so far. They are good, but not dominating. The Als have played better than their three losses would indicate. The Stampeders started slowly but won games on the road, and now they are starting to perform well. That leaves the Ticats, who will probably finish the year at .500.

So all is not lost for the season yet. But we need to see better quarterbacking and better receiving if they expect people to come out to the games.

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Ivor Wynne is 81 years old. It has now been determined that the original plans to renovate it are asking too much of the old structure, so last night the City Council voted to demolish it and build a completely new ballpark. This is good news in the Ticats' minds.

No plans on where they will play their 2013 schedule have been announced.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=374804

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British Columbia Lions 29....Toronto Argonauts 16

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4433447

The Lions have looked pretty good the past two weeks playing against rotten teams. Steven Jyles comes off the injured list this week. He has got to be an improvement for the Argos at QB or they can write the season off.

Some records were set. Chad Owens set the Argos record for kickoff return yards. The teams combined to set league records for number of kickoffs and kickoff return yardage.

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Today was NFL cutdown day.

Matt O'Donnell was cut by the Bengals. Hopefully he'll sign with the Riders now.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375088

The Vikings put Emmanuel Arcineaux on their practice roster.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375067

Tom Johnson made the Saints.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375073

The Colts want to put John Chick on their practice roster, but he hasn't accepted yet, and may shop himself around.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375074

Phillip Hunt made the Eagles.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375100

Andy Fantuz is planning to rejoin the Riders immediately.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375009

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Saskatchewan Roughriders 27....Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4434067

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375167

Surprise! I was unable to listen to the game, so I can't tell you anything you can't read for yourself.

With Ken Miller now coaching the Riders, it looks like we can expect the Argos to be the worst team in the league unless Steven Jyles comes off the injured list to have his best year ever.

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Brandon Browner has made the Seattle Seahawks.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375115

It looks like Cincinnati has offered a practice roster spot to Matt O'Donnell.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375088

Cincinnati has also offered a practice roster spot to Andrew Hawkins.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375080

John Chick declined the Indianapolis Colts' offer of a practice roster spot, and instead decided to join the Jacksonville Jaguars practice roster.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375176

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Both underdogs (I assume) won blowouts in today's Labor Day games.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44....Montreal Alouettes 21

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375207

http://64.246.64.33/...aspx?id=4434396

Sean Whyte missed a field goal after making 24 straight. I'm not sure, but I think that the league record is 25.

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Edmonton Eskimos 35....Calgary Stampeders 7

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375223

http://64.246.64.33/...aspx?id=4434440

Calgary's offense had only one real drive the entire game.

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The Argos today said goodbye to Cleo Lemon. Lots of comments following the articles.

http://www.theglobea...article2154648/

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375236

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Here are the new TSN power rankings.

  • [1] Winnipeg: Still in top spot despite loss to Riders
  • [2] Calgary: Hold on second position tenuous after rout by Esks
  • [3] Hamilton: Impressive win over Alouettes in statement game
  • [4] Montreal: Dogfight for East Division title continues
  • [5] Edmonton: Back on track with blowout win over Stampeders
  • [6] B.C.: Gathering steam with win over woeful Argonauts
  • [7] Saskatchewan: Could this be the turning point of the season?
  • [8] Toronto: Offence in turmoil, especially at quarterback

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/

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