GA Russell Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Scott Mitchell of the Calgary Sun is reporting that Eric Rogers worked out for Chip Kelly of Philadelphia a few weeks ago, and Kelly liked what he saw. So now Kelly has joined San Francisco, and he has signed Rogers.http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/01/20/stamps-star-rogers-joins-niners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 The league has drafted new rules regarding tampering with coaches and other non-players. Gary Lawless has a good report.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-drafts-new-anti-tampering-policy-1.427315 ***** Duron Carter has decided to return to Montreal.http://www.tsn.ca/report-carter-signs-with-alouettes-1.427567 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Terrell Sinkfield has signed with Minnesota.http://www.tsn.ca/former-ticats-wr-sinkfield-signs-with-vikings-1.427664 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Miami has hired Danny Barrett to be their new running backs coach.http://www.tsn.ca/former-cfl-qb-barrett-hired-as-dolphins-rb-coach-1.427660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 John Chick has agreed to sign with the Ticats.http://3downnation.com/2016/01/24/chick-agrees-to-terms-with-ticats-sources/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/01/24/report-ticats-on-the-verge-of-signing-chick/http://www.tsn.ca/sources-chick-set-to-sign-with-ticats-1.428037 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 After ten years with his hometown team, BC's Dean Valli has decided to retire.http://www.tsn.ca/long-time-lions-ol-valli-announces-retirement-1.428437 ***** The league has posted its official list of upcoming free agents.http://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/09/fa16/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Weston Dressler has signed with the Bombers.http://3downnation.com/2016/01/26/bombers-sign-weston-dressler-2/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/bombers-sign-recently-released-dressler-1.428817http://www.cfl.ca/2016/01/26/star-sighting-bombers-sign-dressler-to-two-year-contract/ ***** The league's staff has ranked the top 30 free agents. Number One is Andrew Harris.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/01/26/cfl-ca-top-30-free-agents/ ***** The Als have granted Fred Stamps and Dan LeFevour their early release to get started on their negotiations.http://www.tsn.ca/report-alouettes-release-veteran-sb-stamps-1.428781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I have a number of Grey Cup hats. Today I wore my "Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1999 Grey Cup Champions" hat. I went to the gas station, and as I was filling up the tank, an SUV pulled up near me. The driver stepped out, and he was wearing a Ticats cap! So I introduced myself, and he was, no kidding, Speedy Banks' dad Daryl! So I gave him the organissimo.org URL, and invited him to join us. I hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'll plan to catch up later this evening. But I want to let you know before it's too late that Larry Pfohl's autobiography Wrestling with the Devil is on sale for $4.60 + $3.99. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1414378726/ref=tmm_hrd_new_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=&sr= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Now let's start to catch up. Tuesday was the first day of free agency. I think the simplest thing to do would be to show you a chart of the free agents who have moved on, and those who have stayed put.http://www.tsn.ca/2016-potential-cfl-free-agents-1.406129 ***** Here are some of the biggest names. John Chiles to Sask.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/09/speed-to-burn-riders-add-former-argo-chiles/ ***** Bakari Grant and Taylor Reed to Calgary.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/10/on-the-board-stamps-sign-pass-catcher-bakari-grant/ ***** Jeremiah Johnson to BC.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/10/lions-sign-former-redblack-jeremiah-johnson/ ***** Macho Harris to Winnipeg.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/02/bombers-sign-veteran-db-macho-harris/ ***** Andrew Harris, Justin Medlock and Keith Shologan to Winnipeghttp://www.tsn.ca/bombers-sign-rb-harris-k-medlock-1.435565 ***** Trevor Harris to Ottawa.http://www.tsn.ca/redblacks-sign-qb-harris-to-two-year-deal-1.435535 ***** Nick Moore to BC.http://www.tsn.ca/moore-returns-to-lions-on-one-year-deal-1.436021 ***** Justin Capicciotti to Sask.http://www.tsn.ca/capicciotti-among-riders-day-2-signings-1.436037 ***** Chad Owens to Hamilton.http://www.tsn.ca/owens-to-sign-with-tiger-cats-1.436596 ***** Shamawd Chambers to Sask.http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-keep-best-ainsworth-sign-chambers-chiles-1.435495 ***** Kenny Stafford to Montreal.http://www.tsn.ca/stafford-returns-to-alouettes-giguere-venable-re-sign-1.435672 ***** Josh Bourke to Toronto.http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-agree-to-terms-with-ot-bourke-1.435586 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Continuing on with news from the past couple of weeks... Erik Harris to New Orleanshttp://3downnation.com/2016/02/02/15238/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/02/04/15249/#comments ***** Shea Emry has retired.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/03/15243/#comments ***** Ottawa has applied to host the 2017 Grey Cup. 2017 will be the 150th anniversary of Canada becoming a dominion.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/04/redblacks-hope-to-host-and-hoist-2017-grey-cup/#comments ***** Eric Deslauriers has retired, and will become an executive and scout for the Als.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/04/15256/#comments ***** Former Lion Alex Hoffman-Ellis to Hamilton.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/09/15326/#comments ***** Former Bomber Demond Washington to Hamilton.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/10/15354/#comments ***** Former Ticat Brian Bulcke to Toronto.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/11/15372/#comments ***** Henoc Muamba is on the trading block. The Als owe him a $55,000 bonus next week.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/11/premier-canadian-lb-henoc-muamba-being-shopped/#comments ***** Anthony Allen to BC.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/11/15383/#comments ***** Justin Dunk ranks the top 15 remaining free agents. #1 is Aaron Grymes.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/12/15400/#comments ***** Anwar Stewart will be the Als' defensive line coach this year.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/02/15230/#comments ***** Edmonton announced its coaching staff, including Mike Benevides and Barron Miles.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/01/15215/#comments ***** Keon Raymond to Toronto.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/12/argos-ink-veteran-playmaker-raymond-free-agent-deal/ ***** Josh Johnson to Jacksonville.http://www.tsn.ca/jaguars-sign-ex-lions-cb-johnson-1.437079 ***** Jacques Chapdelaine will be an offensive coach for the Als this year.http://www.tsn.ca/als-oc-calvillo-welcomes-help-from-veteran-chapdelaine-1.436248 ***** Jeff Fuller and Cameron Marshall to Seattle.http://www.tsn.ca/seahawks-sign-cflers-fuller-marshall-1.436875 ***** Swayze Waters will try out with Carolina Wednesday.http://www.tsn.ca/waters-free-agents-plans-on-hold-until-after-nfl-tryout-1.435940 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Swayze Waters to Carolina.http://www.tsn.ca/argos-lose-k-p-waters-to-nfl-sign-lb-raymond-1.437563 ***** Ellison Kelly has died at 80.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/13/15409/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 The league has put up on its website a list of each team's additions and subtractions for free agency thus far. http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/13/sudden-impact-team-team-look-free-agency/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) The Als were apparently unable to work out a trade for Henoc Muamba before his big paycheck was due, so they have released him. Here's what an anonymous player has to say about it all.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/19/a-cfl-player-speaks-out-the-league-is-taking-advantage-of-us/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/02/16/why-the-alouettes-released-henoc-muamba/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/alouettes-release-muamba-after-trade-talks-1.438552http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/16/alouettes-release-linebacker-henoc-muamba/ ***** The Ticats traded Tim O'Neill to BC for a pick.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/16/ticats-trade-oneill-to-b-c-lions-and-why/#comments ***** Cleyon Laing has signed with Miami.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/17/canadian-dl-cleyon-laing-signs-with-miami-dolphins/#comments ***** Ryan Hinds to Ottawa.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/18/15442/#comments ***** Aaron Grymes has signed with Philadelphia.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/18/former-esks-db-aaron-grymes-signs-with-eagles/#comments ***** Winnipeg has released Zach Anderson, Paris Cotton and Greg Peach.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/18/bombers-release-cotton-peach/#comments ***** The league has released the 2016 schedule. Opening Day will see Hamilton at Toronto (BMO Field). Three games will be played on the last day of the season, Nov. 5. That's my birthday, so I guess I'm going to be spending my entire birthday taking in the Canadian league!http://3downnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-CFL-Final-Clean.pdfhttp://www.cfl.ca/schedule/http://3downnation.com/2016/02/18/15450/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/talent/cfl-season-opens-with-argos-first-game-at-bmo-field-1.439748 Edited February 19, 2016 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Bryan Hall to Toronto.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/19/15462/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/dt-hall-signs-one-year-deal-with-argos-1.440543http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/19/hall-set-to-join-rival-argos/ ***** Tristan Okpalaugo to Arizona.http://www.tsn.ca/cardinals-sign-former-argos-lb-okpalaugo-1.440632 ***** Zander Robinson to Edmontonhttp://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-sign-free-agent-fb-robinson-to-deal-1.440367 ***** Neil King to Edmonton.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/17/esks-re-oramasionwu-sign-neil-king/ ***** Ryan Smith to Winnipeg.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/19/ryan-smith-feeling-home-bombers/ ***** Here the league staff lists who it thinks are the top 20 free agents still available.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/14/best-rest-whats-next-free-agency/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Lowell Ullrich points out that so far this year a record 15 free agents have signed with NFL teams. He believes that this makes the CFL more appealling to American players than having the games on ESPN. http://3downnation.com/2016/02/21/15472/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Avon Cobourne will coach the Bombers' running backs this year. I didn't know that he was a Riders coach last year.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/23/bombers-tap-avon-cobourne-to-coach-running-backs/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/blue-bombers-hire-cobourne-as-running-backs-coach-1.442217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) There has been a little bit of news in the past week, so here we go. Last week's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/24/checking-raising-roof-canadian-quarterback/ ***** Chris Getzlaf has signed with Edmonton.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/24/report-esks-getzlaf-close-to-a-deal/ ***** The Bombers think they won free agency.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/25/blue-bombers-won-free-agency/ ***** Calgary released Matt Walter.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/26/walter-released/http://www.tsn.ca/stampeders-release-rb-walter-1.444100 ***** Jerald Brown has signed with Toronto.http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/26/argos-ink-jerald-brown-free-agent-deal/http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-sign-veteran-db-brown-1.444033 ***** Hasan Hazime has signed with Sask.http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-sign-canadian-dt-hazime-1.443139 ***** Don Getty has died at 82. I had his bubble gum card in 1964.http://www.tsn.ca/former-eskimo-don-getty-dies-at-82-1.443931 ***** Kory Sheets has worked out for Ottawa.http://www.tsn.ca/sheets-reveals-on-social-media-he-worked-out-for-redblacks-1.444622 ***** In December, the league staff picked out its favorite plays of the year. returnshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-returns-of-2015/ interceptionshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-interceptions-of-2015/ offensive TDshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-offensive-touchdowns-of-2015/ runshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-runs-of-2015/ defensive playshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-defensive-plays-of-2015/ Edited March 2, 2016 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 On 1/5/2016 at 10:10 AM, JSngry said: What's the buzz about the Rules Committee this year? The league feels that there were too many penalties called last year. However, a proposal to expand the use of replay review is feared to make the games drag on.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/04/15550/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/talent/cfl-to-consider-expanding-video-review-1.446631 ***** There are changes at the top of the BC organization going on. The President and CEO Dennis Skulsky is stepping down, and as you know Wally is returning to head coaching duties.http://3downnation.com/2016/02/29/15531/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/29/bc-lions-president-ceo-dennis-skulsky-to-move-to-vice-chairman-role/ ***** Emanuel Davis had tryouts with a number of NFL teams, but has decided to re-sign with the Ticats.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/02/15541/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/03/03/15549/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/ticats-sign-db-davis-to-one-year-deal-1.446778http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/03/ticats-sign-playmaking-defensive-back-davis/ ***** Justin Hickman has left the Ticats, and signed with the Argos.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/02/argos-sign-dl-justin-hickman/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-sign-veteran-dl-hickman-1.446812http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/02/argos-former-ticat-hickman-agree-free-agent-deal/ ***** Here's an analysis of the 2016 schedule. I'm going to need to read it more than once to understand it all!http://3downnation.com/2016/03/06/15566/#comments ***** Al Bradbury was the referee of last year's Grey Cup. Here's an interesting article about him.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/06/15570/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sounds like the Rules Comittee will have its hands full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Last week's Checking Downhttp://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/03/checking-tebow-sheets-lighter-bo-levi-mitchell/ ***** Paul McCallum has decided to retire, and as a Lion.http://www.tsn.ca/kicker-mccallum-to-retire-a-lion-1.449344 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Doug Flutie will compete on Dancing with the Stars this year.http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/08/entertainment/dancing-with-the-stars-season-22-reveal-feat/index.html ***** Bob O'Billovich will return to the Lions' payroll as a scout. Geroy Simon will scout the Canadian colleges for them.http://www.tsn.ca/lions-add-o-billovich-diedrick-as-scouts-1.450045 ***** Moe Racine reminisces here about playing in the Autostade. Many years ago, Terry Evanshen told me the same thing that Racine says, about how cold the winds were!http://3downnation.com/2016/03/08/rough-rider-success-in-montreals-autostade/#comments Edited March 9, 2016 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 The Ticats today promoted Eric Tillman to GM. I think we can say that his rehabilitation is now complete.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/11/15613/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/ticats-promote-tillman-to-gm-1.451957http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/11/ticats-promote-tillman-to-gm-allemang-burke-appointed-assistants/ ***** Drew Edwards points out that the Ticats had the most free agents, but came out OK.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/09/free-agency-could-have-been-a-disaster-for-ticats-it-definitely-wasnt/#comments ***** The Rules Committee has recommended expanding video replay and these three other changes: "• Offensive lineman will now be able to gesture to defensive players while outlining blocking assignments pre-snap while in a three-point stance. • teams that gives up a field goal in the last three minutes of a game will be forced to receive a kickoff instead of being able to take the ball at the 35-yard line. • a defensive player who gives a ball to a fan after a turnover would no longer be flagged for objectionable conduct." http://3downnation.com/2016/03/10/cfl-looks-to-further-expand-replay-use/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/cfl-rules-committee-recommends-eye-in-the-sky-1.451523 Darrell Davis thinks that more video review is a terrible idea, and will cause too many delays.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/11/15606/#comments ***** Arland Bruce had sued the league regarding concussions. Today the trial judge ruled that it is a matter covered by the collective bargaining agreement, and therefore not in his jurisdiction.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/11/b-c-judge-throws-arland-bruce-lawsuit-out-of-court/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/talent/b-c-judge-rules-in-favour-of-cfl-in-concussion-lawsuit-1.452031 ***** The Bombers took Andy Mulumba with the second overall pick in the 2013 draft. He instead played three years in the NFL. He is now a free agent for both leagues.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/11/andy-mulumba-becomes-nfl-and-cfl-free-agent/#comments ***** The various regional combines have been held this week. However, the number one prospect isn't participating. David Onyemata of the Manitoba Bisons will have his own "pro day" Monday before both CFL and NFL scouts.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/10/15600/#comments ***** I never pay attention to the combines because so many first round picks fail to live up to expectations. Justin Dunk gives five reasons why fans should care.http://3downnation.com/2016/03/11/15609/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Swayze Waters has signed with the Carolina Panthers. There was a nice article about him in this morning's paper, including a large color photo of him in his Argos uniform. I should say that never once did I think of Patrick Swayze when Waters entered a game. I always thought of John Cameron Swayze! Different generations, I guess. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article65636362.html ***** The union is in the market for a new Executive Director.http://www.tsn.ca/cflpa-looking-to-hire-executive-director-1.452850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Here are more top 10 videos from last year... catcheshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-catches-of-2015/ strange occurrenceshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/top-10-wtf-moments-of-2015/ playshttp://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/18/2015-kegsize-plays-of-the-year/ ***** Dave Naylor says that he hears that no one in the NFL wants to sign Johnny Manziel. The Ticats have him on their neg list.http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/could-manziel-be-headed-to-the-cfl~828157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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