GA Russell Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Posted March 22, 2016 Not much news in the past week. The Bombers announced that Drew Willy is now completely recovered from his injuries, and is ready to go.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/15/bomber-qb-willy-healthy-ready-go/ ***** Here is the current status of the free agents. As you can see, not too many are still available.http://www.tsn.ca/2016-potential-cfl-free-agents-1.406129http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/07/fa16/ ***** Santino Filoso has written an article about the exhibition games the CFL and NFL teams played way back when.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/20/a-history-of-cfl-vs-nfl-exhibition-games/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Posted March 24, 2016 On 3/22/2016 at 10:43 PM, GA Russell said: Santino Filoso has written an article about the exhibition games the CFL and NFL teams played way back when.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/20/a-history-of-cfl-vs-nfl-exhibition-games/#comments If you haven't already, I recommend that you go to the Santoro Filoso article, and then click on the links of the games. I've really enjoyed reading the sports pages from 1960 and 1961. ***** Rob Ford died yesterday. You may recall that when the time came to face the press regarding scandalous behavior, he chose to wear an Argos jersey.http://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/the_fixer/2016/03/23/if-something-needed-fixing-rob-ford-was-a-good-guy-to-call.html ***** The Bombers have released Clarence Denmark and Bryant Turner.http://www.tsn.ca/bombers-release-veterans-turner-denmark-1.457955http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/22/bombers-release-denmark-turner/http://3downnation.com/2016/03/22/bombers-release-turner/#comments ***** The Lions have signed former Rider QB Keith Price.http://www.tsn.ca/lions-sign-former-riders-qb-price-1.458307 ***** The Riders have signed former Stamps RB Matt Walter.http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-sign-canadian-rb-walter-1.458337http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/23/riders-add-running-back-depth-in-matt-walter/ ***** Craig Butler, who is now with the Ticats, has injured his knee, and may be out for the year.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/23/report-ticats-butler-could-be-sidelined-for-season/http://3downnation.com/2016/03/23/15687/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/03/23/loss-of-butler-poses-significant-challenge-for-ticats/#comments ***** The draft will be May 10 and will have 7 rounds. Here is the order as it stands now.http://www.tsn.ca/2016-cfl-draft-order-1.449779 ***** Here is a good analysis by TSN's football crew of what they expect each team will go for on draft day.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-draft-primer-what-teams-might-need-1.450557 ***** Ricky Ray says that he is now throwing without pain for the first time in two years.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/23/landry-first-time-two-years-ricky-ray-throwing-pain-free/ ***** Ticats radio will have a new play-by-play announcer this year, but it hasn't been announced who.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/22/15683/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Posted April 3, 2016 A few items of news since the last time. John Hodge shows a graph which suggests that the teams which draft Canadian offensive linemen do better.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/29/15577/#comments ***** Drew Edwards posted an interesting interview with Eric Tillman.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/31/15725/#comments ***** The Commissioner ruled yesterday that Edmonton does not owe Ottawa compensation for hiring Jason Maas to be their new head coach.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/02/esks-owe-no-compensation-over-maas-hire/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/no-compensation-owed-to-redblacks-for-maas-hiring-1.463269 ***** The union met in Las Vegas yesterday, and elected Jeff Keeping to replace Scott Flory as its President.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/02/keeping-replaces-flory-as-cflpa-president/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/keeping-elected-new-cflpa-president-1.463311 ***** The Riders made small changes in their logo, most notably eliminating the silver in favor of white.http://www.thesnap.ca/riders-update-logo/ ***** Wednesday's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/30/checking-osheas-bombers-new-home-matt-walter/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Let's catch up on the past ten days. Mark Fulton says that defense does not necessarily win championships.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/03/15734/#comments ***** The Ticats need a new kicker.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/01/15727/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/04/09/15778/#comments ***** This post and the one above discuss the Ticats' plan to switch to e-tickets. Some fans are unhappy.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/07/ticats-fans-outraged-over-teams-move-to-e-tickets/#comments ***** Ben Heenan has decided to retire.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/07/canadian-ol-ben-heenan-announces-retirement-from-football/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/former-roughrider-ol-heenan-retires-1.466639http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/08/former-rider-first-overall-pick-ben-heenan-retires/ ***** Austin Collie has decided to retire.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/06/15781/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/lions-collie-intends-to-retire-1.466040http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/06/lions-announce-austin-collie-intends-retire/ ***** The Board of Governors officially approved the changes the Rules Committee proposed.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/07/cfl-board-of-governors-approves-replay-expanaion/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/07/cflboard-of-governors-approves-rule-changes-for-2016/ ***** The Ticats' OC Tommy Condell has abruptly resigned for family reasons.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/11/15803/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/04/11/tommy-condells-departure-means-ticats/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/ticats-oc-condell-resigns-for-family-reasons-1.469727http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/11/ticats-face-change-offence-oc-condell-resigns/ ***** John Hodge has listed six records he believes will never be broken.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/12/_-cfl-records-that-will-never-be-broken/#comments ***** The Bombers hired Glen Young to be their LB coach.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/04/bombers-tab-glen-young-as-linebacker-coach/#comments ***** Bombers draft pick Andy Mulumba has signed with Kansas City.http://www.tsn.ca/lb-mulumba-signs-with-chiefs-1.464933 ***** Bryant Turner has signed with BC.http://www.tsn.ca/lions-sign-former-all-star-dt-turner-1.465764http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/06/lions-sign-bryant-turner-jr/ ***** The Bombers' profit from hosting last year's Grey Cup was C$7.1 million.http://www.tsn.ca/bombers-generate-7-1m-from-grey-cup-1.469643http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/11/bombers-announce-7-1-million-of-net-profits-from-103rd-grey-cup/ ***** The Bombers signed Jerrel Jernigan after four seasons with the New York Giants.http://www.tsn.ca/bombers-add-receiver-jernigan-1.470513 ***** The Eskimos have hired Demetrious Maxie and former Montreal and Chicago coach Carson Walch to be assistant coaches.http://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-finalize-maas-coaching-staff-1.470718 ***** Last week's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/30/checking-osheas-bombers-new-home-matt-walter/ This week's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/06/checking-mini-camp-season-set-kick-off/ Edited April 13, 2016 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Posted April 14, 2016 The Argos announced their staff today, with Rich Stubler returning to Toronto as DC, and Marcus Brady and Jordan Younger returning from last year (among others), and Kit Lathrop coming from Calgary.http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-announce-coaching-staff-for-2016-1.470981 ***** Today's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/13/checking-coach-calvillo-leads-playbook-overhaul/ ***** The Bombers announced today that their operating profit last year was C$4.4 million. That's in addition to the C$7.1 million they made off the Grey Cup.http://www.bluebombers.com/2016/04/13/wfc-posts-operating-profit-of-4-4-million-in-2015/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Posted April 15, 2016 Marc Trestman is selling his home in North Raleigh (where Bob Young used to live) for $799,900. Any takers?http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/04/11/ravens-offensive-coordinator-marc-trestman-selling-800k-home-in-raleigh/?intcmp=ob_article_sidebar_video&intcmp=obinsite ***** The teams will have new adidas uniforms this year. The Bombers announced that they are returning to royal blue.http://www.thesnap.ca/jersey-teaser-bombers-return-royal-blue-2016/http://3downnation.com/2016/04/14/15823/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Posted April 17, 2016 Thomas DeMarco has signed with Edmonton. Earlier in the week, the team extended Mike Reilly's contract through 2018.http://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-sign-free-agent-qb-demarco-1.473030 ***** Here is a list of the league's quarterback salaries.http://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-sign-qb-reilly-to-contract-extension-1.471943 Quote
GA Russell Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Posted April 21, 2016 John Hodge has suggested another six records he thinks will never be broken.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/19/six-more-cfl-records-that-will-never-be-broken/#comments ***** Tyron Brackenridge retired today.http://www.tsn.ca/ex-roughrider-s-brackenridge-retires-at-31-1.475467 ***** Dan LeFevour has signed with Tampa Bay.http://www.tsn.ca/buccaneers-sign-ex-cfl-qb-lefevour-1.474784 Quote
GA Russell Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Posted May 1, 2016 Here is the Scouting Bureau's Final Top 20:http://www.tsn.ca/onyemata-moves-atop-cfl-scouting-bureau-list-1.478698http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/26/onyemata-takes-over-as-cfl-scouting-bureau-releases-final-rankings/http://3downnation.com/2016/04/26/onyemata-tops-final-rankings-from-cfl-scouting-bureau/#comments ***** As you can see, quite a number of them have signed NFL contracts or been invited to NFL mini-camps.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/30/cfls-top-ranked-prospect-selected-in-fourth-round-of-nfl-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/04/30/the-3downnation-post-nfl-draft-canadian-focused-live-blog/#comments ***** Yesterday's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/29/checking-familiar-faces-hit-field/ ***** Mo Price has decided to retire.http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-wr-price-decides-to-retire-1.475990http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/21/maurice-price-set-to-retire-riders-confirm/ ***** The NFL will assist the league in the training of officials.http://www.tsn.ca/talent/cfl-nfl-announce-officiating-partnership-1.476413http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/22/cfl-nfl-partner-form-officiating-development-program/ ***** The league and the union have agreed to an expansion of drug testing. Marijuana will not be considered.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-cflpa-announce-expanded-drug-testing-1.476008http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/21/cfl-cflpa-agree-new-drug-policy-2016-season/http://3downnation.com/2016/04/21/cfl-cflpa-announce-new-drug-testing-policy/#comments ***** No team exceeded the salary cap last year.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/25/cfls-salary-management-system-no-team-exceeds-the-2015-cap/ ***** Jamie Nye gets a head start on pre-season predictions, this week with the West.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/23/prediction-season-nye-winning-west/ ***** Last week's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/22/checking-fuel-fire-argos-ticats/ ***** The league and the union also announced an agreement regarding player safety.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/28/cfl-announces-new-player-health-and-safety-measures/ ***** Quite some time ago Randy Chevrier tweeted that the Stampeders informed him that he would not be invited back. He is still looking to sign with someone.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/30/15932/#comments ***** It looks like there will be a lawsuit regarding the construction of Tim Hortons Field.http://3downnation.com/2016/04/30/talks-continue-in-tim-hortons-field-dispute/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Posted May 2, 2016 Here are a few more comments about how the NFL draft will affect the CFL draft. As you can see, 11 of the Scouting Bureau's Top 20 (plus two more) will attend NFL camps. http://3downnation.com/2016/04/30/how-the-nfl-draft-impacts-the-cfl-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/01/15945/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/saints-select-manitoba-dt-onyemata-1.481322http://www.tsn.ca/trio-of-undrafted-canadians-find-nfl-homes-1.481503http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/27/instant-impact-cfl-draft-can-provide-immediate-help/ Quote
GA Russell Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Posted May 10, 2016 There have been a few headlines this past week, but tonight I'll just cover tomorrow's draft. Montrealhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/09/16036/#comments Ottawahttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/06/draft-preview-the-ottawa-redblacks/#comments Hamiltonhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/06/16004/#comments Winnipeghttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/07/cfl-draft-preview-series-bombers-no-longer-limited-by-positional-needs/#comments Saskatchewanhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/08/16055/#comments Calgaryhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/07/stamps-draft-preview-expect-the-unexpected/#comments Edmontonhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/07/cfl-draft-preview-series-eskimos-looking-to-get-younger/#comments British Columbiahttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/08/cfl-draft-preview-series-lions-look-to-avoid-rolling-dice/#comments I haven't seen a report yet regarding Toronto. Maybe tomorrow. ***** Dave Naylor points out past drafting trends.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-draft-primer-team-needs-and-strategies-ahead-of-the-draft-1.450557 ***** Mark Fulton looks at his statistics of past drafts.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/09/16080/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 There's been more news than usual since the beginning of the month, so I'll plan to split it over the next three posts. Yesterday the league revealed the teams' new adidas uniforms. Lots of comments.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-unveils-new-adidas-collection-1.488504http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/12/new-season-new-style-the-adidas-cfl-collection-has-landed/http://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/first-look-at-the-new-cfl-jerseys/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/16175/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/16174/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/ticats-new-jersey-stays-thats-good-thing/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/saskatchewan-roughriders-clean-up-their-look/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/putting-the-red-in-redblacks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/12/stamps-keep-traditional-look-with-new-threads/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/13/16218/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/13/16222/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/13/16224/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Posted May 15, 2016 Now let's look at Tuesday's draft. Shortly before the event, the league expanded the number of rounds from seven to eight. I think that it was because so many of the top prospects signed with the NFL. http://3downnation.com/2016/05/02/cfl-adding-rounds-to-draft/#comments ***** To refresh your recollection, here again are the Scouting Bureau's final rankings.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/04/26/onyemata-takes-over-as-cfl-scouting-bureau-releases-final-rankings/ ***** Here are the results of the draft.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/drafthttp://www.cfl.ca/draft-tracker/ You will notice that with the last pick of the fourth round, the Riders selected the Scouting Bureau's top prospect, David Onyemata.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/10/riders-get-number-one-prospect-onyemata-in-fifth/ ***** Who won the draft?http://3downnation.com/2016/05/11/team-by-team-2016-cfl-draft-rankings/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/who-won-the-cfl-draft~867805http://3downnation.com/2016/05/11/16146/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/11/team-team-look-2016-cfl-draft/http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/10/bold-moves-highlight-2016-cfl-draft/ ***** Mark Fulton analyzes the draft with his statistics.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/11/16137/#comments ***** Here are some analyses of teams' drafts. Hamiltonhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/10/16115/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/ticats-draft-pick-timmis-attending-panthers-mini-camp-on-tryout-basis-1.489062 ***** Winnipeghttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/10/breaking-down-the-bombers-draft-picks/#comments ***** BChttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/10/16123/#comments ***** Calgaryhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/11/stamps-hope-for-defensive-starter-with-first-round-draft-pick/#comments ***** Saskatchewanhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/11/riders-both-play-it-safe-take-risks-during-2016-cfl-draft/#comments ***** Ottawahttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/11/ottawas-draft-in-a-nutshell-big-tough-and-local/#comments ***** Torontohttp://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-get-their-men-on-draft-day-1.487702 Quote
GA Russell Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Now let's start looking at news items that have occurred since the first of the month. There was a nice article about Emanuel Davis in Friday's Virginian-Pilot.http://pilotonline.com/news/local/before-he-was-a-football-all-star-emanuel-davis-had/article_26494753-f2cb-5cf7-b483-1e1659a7664e.html ***** Ed Tait has accepted a job working for the Bombers.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/02/15948/#comments ***** The Ticats released Eric Norwood.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/02/15962/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/02/15965/#comments ***** A CFL video game is moving closer to reality.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/03/an-exclusive-look-at-canadian-football-17/#comments ***** The Riders' Bruce Campbell has decided to retire.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/03/riders-american-offensive-tackle-retires/#comments ***** Danny McManus has been named to the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/03/15973/#comments ***** The Riders' Tearrius George has decided to retire.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/03/15979/#comments ***** Zach Collaros will not be ready for Opening Night.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/04/austin-says-qb-collaros-wont-be-ready-to-start-season/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/05/16002/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/04/collaros-to-miss-start-of-regular-season-says-austin/ ***** Ed Hervey received his BA from UNLV yesterday.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/13/by-graduating-hervey-fulfills-promis-to-his-mom/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/13/esks-gm-former-receiver-hervey-hauling-in-his-diploma/ ***** The Riders this week signed both Clarence Denmark and Eric Norwood.http://www.tsn.ca/veterans-norwood-denmark-join-roughriders-1.489350http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/13/report-riders-add-former-bomber-clarence-denmark/http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/09/report-eric-norwood-to-sign-with-riders/ ***** Longtime Eskimos assistant coach Bill MacDermott passed away May 5.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/06/cfl-mourns-the-passing-of-bill-macdermott/ ***** McMaster head coach Stefan Ptaszek has joined the Ticats as their new OC.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/05/ticats-name-stefan-ptaszek-offensive-coordinator/ ***** Jonathan Hefney has decided to retire as a Bomber.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/03/former-all-star-hefney-retires-a-bomber/ ***** And finally, our prayers go out for the people of Fort McMurray.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/05/cfl-unites-to-support-fort-mcmurray/ Edited May 16, 2016 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) The camps opened last weekend, so let's see if we can get caught up before the first pre-season game Wednesday. The Ticats signed Brett Maher.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/19/ticats-to-sign-former-redblacks-kicker-brett-maher/#comments ***** Oregon QB Vernon Adams turned down the Lions' offer, so BC traded his rights to Montreal for next year's first round pick. The Als then signed Adams.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/20/16276/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/20/alouettes-acquire-rights-to-qb-adams-send-1st-round-pick-to-bc/ ***** Josh Smith predicts the final standings, the Grey Cup champion and the Award winners.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/22/way-too-early-predictions/#comments ***** Training camp previews... BChttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/26/16324/#comments Saskhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/27/16338/#comments Calgaryhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/27/camp-primer-stamps/#comments Hamiltonhttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/25/ticats-training-camp-preview-part-1-the-offence/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/26/16330/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/29/update-ticats-training-camp/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/30/ticats-open-training-camp-football-actually-fun/#comments Winnipeghttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/24/5-position-battles-to-watch-in-blue-bomber-training-camp/#comments Ottawahttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/29/redblacks-training-camp-preview/#comments ***** Dave Dickenson will be on this year's ballot for the College Football Hall of fame.http://3downnation.com/2016/06/01/dave-dickenson-on-2017-college-football-hof-ballot/#comments ***** Dominic Picard has decided to retire.http://3downnation.com/2016/06/03/picard-retires-fill-injured-brodeur-jourdain/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/03/als-picard-retires-after-10-cfl-seasons/http://www.tsn.ca/alouettes-c-picard-announces-retirement-1.500933 ***** league-wide analyseshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/30/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-training-camp-edition/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/talent/nine-questions-from-cfl-training-camps-1.498704http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/key-stories-heading-into-cfl-season~882058http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/27/training-camp-primer-a-team-by-team-look/ ***** That's it for tonight. Tomorrow I will return with additional links. Edited June 5, 2016 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Posted June 5, 2016 As you can see, I have added links to the stories I mentioned last night. Here are a few more headlines. Former Ticat Dave Lane has passed away.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/19/former-ticat-dave-lane-remembered-for-commitment-to-community/#comments ***** Here is a map of where the Redblacks come from. I'm surprised that so many grew up not so far from Ottawa.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/26/redblackorigins/#comments ***** Hamilton promoted DC Orlondo Steinauer to "assistant head coach."http://3downnation.com/2016/05/27/16344/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/ticats-promote-steinauer-to-assistant-head-coach-1.496849http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/27/ticats-finalize-coaching-staff-expand-steinauers-role/ ***** more league-wide analyseshttp://3downnation.com/2016/05/28/nine-teams-nine-storylines-heading-training-camp/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/31/15-position-battles-you-need-to-know-about/http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/02/pivotal-battles-quarterback-depth-brings-intrigue-camps/http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/03/catching-on-talented-receivers-face-difficult-odds/ ***** The first overall pick, Oklahoma's Josiah St. John, has so far refused to sign with the Riders, and has asked for his rights to be traded.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/29/riders-no-1-pick-willing-hold-regular-season/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/02/ol-josiah-st-john-asks-trade-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/03/riders-botched-st-john-negotiations/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/03/top-2016-cfl-draft-picks-got-paid-relates-josiah-st-john/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/04/josiah-st-john-sends-riders-fans-twitter-tizzy/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/report-rookie-st-john-issues-trade-request-to-riders-as-talks-stall-1.501201 ***** John Hodge looks at bodog's pre-season betting lines.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/30/breaking-bodogs-2016-regular-season-win-prop-bets/#comments ***** Drew Edwards has created the apparent Ticats depth chart (with analysis) after watching the team in camp.http://3downnation.com/2016/05/30/unofficial-ticats-training-camp-depth-chart/#comments ***** It looks like Jason Maas will have the Eskimos running a no-huddle offense this year.http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-promote-steinauer-to-assistant-head-coach-1.496849 ***** The Argos' Andre Monroe and Devin Smith have decided to retire.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/25/argos-monroe-smith-announce-retirement/ ***** Former Lion Cord Parks has signed with the Eskimos.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/26/eskimos-sign-veteran-corner-cord-parks/ ***** Checking downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/29/checking-down-news-notes-from-the-first-day-of-camps/ ***** The Argos' Jerald Brown has decided to retire.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/31/argos-brown-calls-it-a-career/ Quote
GA Russell Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Posted June 8, 2016 The pre-season's first game is tonight at 8:00 pm eastern - Winnipeg at Montreal. You can listen to it here:http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690 Quote
GA Russell Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Posted June 9, 2016 I was wrong. It was Montreal at Winnipeg. Winnipeg 36....Montreal 13http://3downnation.com/2016/06/08/bombers-top-alouettes-pre-season-opener/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/08/castillo-kicks-bombers-pre-season-win-als/ Quote
GA Russell Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Posted June 9, 2016 Good news! ESPN will again this year carry 20 games, and stream another 60. http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/espn-will-again-televise-20-cfl-games-in-the-u-s-stream-69-more.html Quote
GA Russell Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Here is the list of games which will be shown on ESPN2 and ESPNews. All of the others will be available at ESPN3.com http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/16/cfl-espn-unveil-2016-us-broadcast-schedule/ Edited June 20, 2016 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Let's collect a few headlines since June 5. Justin Dunk - Nine Thoughts on Nine Teamshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/06/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-early-standouts-camp/#comments ***** Speedy Banks was late to camp because of a family issue, but now he is back, and he was able to renegotiate his contract in the process.http://3downnation.com/2016/06/06/banks-still-no-show-ticats-training-camp/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/07/video-banks-departure-means-ticats/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/09/banks-restructures-deal-ticats-return-soon/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/14/speedy-returns-without-saying-much/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/10/lawrence-uses-twitter-video-announce-banks-arrival/#comments ***** The Lions' OL Matt Norman has retired.http://3downnation.com/2016/06/07/canadian-ol-matt-norman-retires-cfl/#comments ***** Yikes! A speaker at Tim Hortons Field fell 30 metres.http://3downnation.com/2016/06/08/speaker-falls-30-metres-tim-hortons-field/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/09/faulty-bracket-likely-caused-speaker-plummet-hamilton-stadium/#comments ***** The Lions' WR Lavelle Hawkins has retired.http://3downnation.com/2016/06/06/lions-rookie-wr-stays-grounded-hawkins-elects-retire/#comments Edited June 21, 2016 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Posted June 21, 2016 Now let's take a quick look at this year's pre-season games. You may disagree, but I don't think that any of the head coaches care about winning these games. I think they primarily want to get a good look at the new faces to decide who will make the team. Toronto 25....Hamilton 16http://3downnation.com/2016/06/11/ticats-fall-25-16-argos-pre-season-action/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/11/good-bad-hamiltons-preseason-loss-argos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/bmo-launch-early-success-argos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/five-thoughts-ticats-pre-season-loss-argos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/13/ticats-already-know/#comments ***** BC 28....Sask 16http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/riders-fall-lions-pre-season-game-takes-forever/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/learned-riders-pre-season-loss-b-c/#comments ***** Edmonton 23....Calgary 13http://3downnation.com/2016/06/12/esks-stamps-23-13-pre-season-action/#comments ***** Hamilton 42....Ottawa 25http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-hamilton-tiger-cats-20160617/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/19/good-bad-hamiltons-victory-redblacks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/18/sober-second-thoughts-ticats-win-redblacks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/17/masoli-stakes-claim-starting-qb-job-ticats-pre-season-win/#comments ***** Montreal 22....Toronto 15http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/toronto-argonauts-montreal-alouettes-20160617/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/18/alouettes-argos-22-15/#comments ***** Calgary 31....BC 21http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/calgary-stampeders-bc-lions-20160617/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/18/stamps-use-strong-q4-rally-past-lions/#comments ***** Edmonton 25....Sask 11http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-edmonton-eskimos-20160618/Statshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/19/learned-riders-pre-season-blowout-loss-edmonton/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/19/eskimos-beat-former-coach-chris-jones-roughriders/#comments ***** Ottawa 18....Winnipeg 14http://3downnation.com/2016/06/13/bombers-finish-pre-season-winless-loss-redblacks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/14/injuries-overshadow-redblacks-win/#comments Quote
GA Russell Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Posted June 22, 2016 For the next 24 hours I hope to find as many pre-season picks and previews as I can. As I always say every year at this time, I love the week before Opening Day because of all of the previews. Malcolm Kelly 6/21 power rankingshttp://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3643461 ***** Dan Ralph previewhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/three-down-football-set-to-kick-off-cfl-season/article30510480/ ***** The CFL and NFL will discuss improvement of officiating this year.http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/cfl/mighty-nfl-steps-in-to-help-make-cfl-referees-great-again-or-something ***** Nine thoughts on nine teamshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/14/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-aftermath-pre-season-week-one/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/20/nine-thoughts-nine-teams-cut-deadline-drama-2/#comments ***** Jamie Nye Week 1 pickshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/21/weekly-predictor-nye-returns-cfl-pick-em-selections/ ***** TSN has ranked the league's current Top 50 players. Mike Reilly is #1.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/21/grey-cup-mvp-reilly-tops-tsns-top-50-cfl-players-2016/ ***** The league has picked each team's most underrated player.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/06/07/cfls-underrated-team-team-look/ Quote
GA Russell Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Now I will focus on a few team previews I have found. Montrealhttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/alouettes-mystery-wrapped-enigma/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-alouettes-hope-to-find-qb-to-steady-team-1.507876http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-montreal-alouettes Ottawahttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/redblacks-need-avoid-regression-grey-cup-run/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-redblacks-hoping-to-get-another-year-out-of-burris-1.507864http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/how-will-the-burris-harris-dynamic-work-in-ottawa%7E896234https://www.getmoresports.com/2016-cfl-team-previews-ottawa-redblacks/http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-ottawa-redblacks Torontohttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/rejuvenated-ray-leads-way-important-season-argos/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/argos-returning-to-their-roots%7E895539http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/the-argonauts-new-home-will-make-a-difference%7E896232http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-toronto-argonautshttp://thegruelingtruth.net/football/cfl-season-preview-toronto-argonauts/ Hamiltonhttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/ticats-need-survive-early-season-without-collaros/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/22/2016-ticats-depth-chart/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-tiger-cats-success-could-depend-on-collaros-return-date-1.507822http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/even-without-collaros-tiger-cats-are-still-favourites%7E896229http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-hamilton-tiger-cats Winnipeghttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/will-bombers-free-agent-frenzy-translate-wins/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-pressure-on-bombers-to-improve-1.507814https://www.getmoresports.com/2016-cfl-previews-winnipeg-blue-bombers/http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-winnipeg-blue-bombers Saskatchewanhttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/durants-health-key-riders-success/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-roughriders-start-new-with-grey-cup-winning-coach-1.507809http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/the-riders-rebirth%7E896225http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/cfl-preview-2016-saskatchewan-roughriders Calgaryhttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/stamps-search-identity-dickenson-charge/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-dickenson-finally-gets-shot-in-calgary-1.507771http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/dickenson-takes-charge-in-calgary%7E896237https://www.getmoresports.com/2016-cfl-team-previews-calgary-stampeders/http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/22/cfl-preview-2016-calgary-stampeders Edmontonhttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/esks-face-tough-road-repeat-grey-cup-champs/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-eskimos-look-to-repeat-success-with-new-coaching-staff-1.507745http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Football/CFL/Edmonton/2016/06/22/22645373.html?cid=rsssportscflhttp://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/22/cfl-preview-2016-edmonton-eskimos BChttp://3downnation.com/2016/06/21/wallys-back-now-well-see-hes-still-got/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-preview-buono-returns-to-sidelines-to-lead-lions-1.505980http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/what-s-old-is-new-again-for-the-lions%7E896241http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/22/cfl-preview-2016-bc-lions ***** league-wide http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/3-downs-in-3-minutes-which-cfl-team-had-the-best-off-season%7E897049http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/who-are-the-grey-cup-favourites%7E896246https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/2016-cfl-season-preview/https://bomberbuzz.com/2016/06/23/2016-cfl-west-division-preview-lions-make-the-leap/https://thesportaddiction.wordpress.com/2016/06/22/2016-cfl-preview-early-playoff-outlook/ Edited June 28, 2016 by GA Russell Quote
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