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GA Russell · July 12, 2014

Bombers 34....Als 33

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4708485

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/scores/boxscore/?id=1411704

What a game! See-saw battle. The Bombers took the lead with 28 seconds left, and time ran out on the Als.

The word on Troy Smith is that he has gun for an arm, but he is not accurate.

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Eskimos 27....Redblacks 11

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4708503

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/scores/boxscore/?id=1411705

Ottawa did very well in the first half, but Edmonton controlled the second half. Adarius Bowman caught three TD passes.

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PS - The two teams who missed the playoffs last year, Winnipeg and Edmonton, are now the only teams undefeated, at 3-0. They will meet next week.

Edited July 12, 2014 by GA Russell

GA Russell · July 14, 2014

It seems like most years the quality of play is a bit ragged the first couple of weeks of the season, and I think that's true again this year.

Stampeders 34....Argos 15

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4708701

The Stamps played without Jon Cornish, and didn't need him.

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Lions 26....Riders 13

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4708736

Andrew Harris had a great game for BC. Sask just didn't play well.

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Paul LaPolice points out that in the past 20 year, there have been only two weeks with more penalties than this one.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457175

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Here are the key stats from Week 3.

http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cfl-replay-a-look-back-at-week-3

GA Russell · July 15, 2014

Zach Collaros was hurt the other day, and will miss this week's game. Today Kent Austin announced that he will start Jeremiah Masoli ahead of Dan LeFevour.

http://cfl.ca/article/next-man-up-masoli-to-start-for-tiger-cats

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The Bombers today released Will Ford, who was an Eastern All-Star last year. It looks like he will sign with the Riders.

http://cfl.ca/article/2013-division-all-star-ford-released-by-blue-bombers

http://cfl.ca/article/switching-sides-reports-say-ford-to-sign-with-riders

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Chris Schultz Week 4 picks

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457186

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The big game this week will between the league's two undefeated teams - Edmonton and Winnipeg. Fortunately for those of us in the US, that is the game slated to be shown by ESPN2. Kickoff will be at 8:30 pm eastern.

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2014/07/13/21804721.html

GA Russell · July 16, 2014

cfl.ca power rankings

http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-power-rankings-bombers-charge-ahead

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The Als have signed Jonathan Crompton and Dahrrin Diedrick.

http://cfl.ca/article/als-add-jonathan-crompton-dahrran-diedrick-and-kyler-elsworth

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Week 3 video highlights

http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/98865

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Chad Owens hurt his foot returning a punt in the Stampeders game the other day, and will miss the next three weeks.

http://cfl.ca/article/sidelined-owens-out-three-weeks

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Romby Bryant will play for the Bombers this week, as starter Aaron Kelly is a scratch with a sore knee.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457267

GA Russell · July 16, 2014

Gregg Xenakes Week 4 picks

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4709456

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Dan Ralph Week 4 picks

http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/07/16/cfl_picks_bombers_eskimos_meet_in_showdown_of_leagues_biggest_surprises.html

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The Riders released Hugh Charles.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457347

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Here's a nice little history of Ottawa football.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457320

GA Russell · July 17, 2014

Mike Beamish Week 4 picks and power rankings

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/football/lions/Week+Picks+power+rankings/10036174/story.html

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Remember this one?

GA Russell · July 18, 2014

Lowell Ullrich Week 4 picks

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/07/17/the-picks-week-4-in-the-cfl/

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The Argos have placed Chad Owens on the six-game injured list. Any guesses on how they'll do without him? They've also signed Maurice Mann.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457401

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cfl.ca Week 4 game notes

http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-4

GA Russell · July 20, 2014

Eskimos 26....Blue Bombers 3

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4709817

It was a defensive struggle the first half, and the Esks wore down the Bomber d-line the second half.

The Bombers' offense showed nothing the entire game.

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Redblacks 18....Argos 17

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4710099

Great game! See-saw battle. The Redblacks won their franchise home opener.

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Stampeders 10....Tiger-Cats 7

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4710097

It was interesting only because the score was close. The Ticats had a chance to tie it at the end, but the snap for the field goal was muffed.

So far, it looks like the Ticats O just isn't very good. Zach Collaros is hurt, so they started rookie Jeremiah Masoli, who didn't do well.

Here's a video of Brad Sinopoli's TD.

http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/99177

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Lions 41....Alouettes 5

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4710261

The Lions controlled the entire game.

The Als had 16 possessions in the game, and failed to get a first down in 13 of them. I wonder how long Tom Higgins will stick with Troy Smith.

Emmanuel Arceneaux caught 3 touchdown passes.

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Arland Bruce has filed a suit against the league regarding a concussion he suffered.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457358

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Along with Chad Owens, the Argos have also placed Jason Barnes on the six-game list.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457401

Edited July 20, 2014 by GA Russell

GA Russell · July 23, 2014

Mike Renaud has injured his hamstring, and will be out for several weeks.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457586

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cfl.ca Week 4 review

http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cfl-replay-a-look-at-week-4

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Week 4 video highlights

http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/99273

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cfl.ca power rankings

http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-power-rankings-alberta-reigns-supreme

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The Riders have signed Will Ford.

http://cfl.ca/article/saskatchewan-adds-rb-will-ford-to-practice-roster

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The Stamps have put Jon Cornish on the six-game injured list.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457741

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Bill Stephenson has died at 85.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457786

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Chris Schultz Week 5 picks

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457660

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Gregg Xenakes Week 5 picks

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4711130

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Dan Ralph Week 5 picks

http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/07/23/cfl_week_5_picks_surprising_eskimos_face_archrival_stampeders_in_battle_of_unbeaten_clubs.html

GA Russell · July 24, 2014

Lowell Ullrich Week 5 picks

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/07/24/the-picks-week-5-in-the-cfl/

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I don't think I saw this when I was posting the pre-season previews, so here is Lowell Ullrich's:

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/football/bc-lions/2014+preview/9974241/story.html

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cfl.ca Week 5 game notes

http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-5

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Bo Levi Mitchell has won his first 6 starts in the CFL. The record is 7 by Jeff Garcia. Mitchell has the chance to tie Garcia tonight.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457811

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Here's an article about the league's dealings with ESPN.

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/2014/07/22/21825941.html

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Mike Beamish Week 5 picks and power rankings

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/sports/football/lions/Week+Picks+power+rankings/10056677/story.html

GA Russell · July 28, 2014

Stampeders 26....Eskimos 22

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4711489

Good game! The Eskimos might have won it, but they made some questionable play calls.

With the win, Bo Levi Mitchell ties Jeff Garcia's record of starting hiss career with 7 consecutive wins.

Edmonton's 50/50 raffle set a club record - $348,534!

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457939

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Bombers 23....BC 6

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=457976

The Bombers led the entire game, thus bouncing back from their poor showing against Calgary last week.

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Ticats 33....Redblacks 23

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4711940

Another great game! It was tied at 23 with six minutes left in the game.

Dan LeFevour won his first game as a starter.

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Riders 37....Argos 9
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4711963

Newly signed Will Ford ran for three touchdowns, and the Argos were never in it.

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cfl.ca Week 5 review

http://cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-a-look-back-at-week-5-20140724012419

GA Russell · July 29, 2014

Week 5 highlights video

http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/99691

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The Stampeders have signed Hugh Charles.

http://cfl.ca/article/charles-to-calgary-stamps-ink-tailback-to-practice-roster

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The Ticats have put Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list.

http://cfl.ca/article/collaors-no-closer-ticats-pivot-placed-on-6-game-injured-list

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Chris Schultz Week 6 picks

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=458172

GA Russell · July 30, 2014

The Als have hired Don Matthews and Turk Schonert as consultants.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=458314

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cfl.ca power rankings

http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-power-rankings-unbeaten-stamps-on-top-again

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Gregg Xenakes Week 6 picks

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4712733

Edited July 30, 2014 by GA Russell

GA Russell · July 31, 2014

Gary Lawless + 5 Week 6 picks

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/week-6-cfl-picksby-gary-lawless-269329441.html

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Dan Ralph Week 6 picks

http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/4727789-cfl-picks-als-and-argos-look-to-right-sluggish-start/

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Mike Beamish Week 6 picks and power rankings

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/football/lions/Week+Picks+power+rankings/10077271/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/touch/sports/football/lions/Week+Picks+power+rankings/10077271/story.html?rel=917166

GA Russell · July 31, 2014

Lowell Ullrich Week 6 picks

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/07/31/the-picks-week-6-in-the-cfl/

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cfl.ca Week 6 game notes

http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-6

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Rod Pedersen Week 6 picks

http://www.rodpedersen.com/

GA Russell · August 2, 2014

Bombers 27....Ticats 26

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4713177

I went to bed early with the score 6-3, and missed a good game.

Winnipeg stretched their lead to 20-3. Hamilton came back to take the lead 26-20. On the last play of the game, the Bombers scored a touchdown, and the convert won it.

Here's the video of the final drive.

http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/99905

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Argos 31....Alouettes 5

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4713443

The guys on the Als' offense didn't seem to know what the play was or where they were supposed to be.

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BC 25....Stampeders 24

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4713487

The Lions won it with a 65-yard TD pass from Glenn to Ernest Jackson with less than two minutes to go.

This win denies Bo Levi Mitchell the record of wins to start his career.

GA Russell · August 3, 2014

Sask 38....Ottawa 14

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4713665

Ottawa was never in it. The Riders led 24-0 in the first quarter.

The Redblacks scored their first touchdown ever at home with an unusual play. Here's the video.

http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/100027

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All four road teams won this week.

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A few weeks ago I mentioned a website which sells DVDs of Grey Cup games. Today I watched the 1960 Grey Cup. I noticed two differences from the way the game is played today.

1) The receiving team always brought the ball out of the end zone. They never conceded the single point.

2) Players played a number of positions. Tommy Joe Coffey played both offense and defense. Jackie Parker played both quarterback and halfback.