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The signings of free agents have slowed to rra trickle, so the league has released its first power rankings of 2018!
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/03/06/stamps-take-top-spot-nissan-titan-post-free-agency-power-rankings/

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Here's a look at the remaining free agents as of a month ago.
http://3downnation.com/2018/02/18/complete-look-remaining-cfl-free-agents/#comments

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Winnipeg is bidding for the 2020 Grey Cup.
http://3downnation.com/2018/02/25/winnipeg-bidding-for-2020-grey-cup/#comments

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D'Anthony Batiste has retired, and will join Oakland's coaching staff.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/01/eskimos-ol-batiste-retires-set-to-join-raiders-strength-staff/#comments

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Eskimos OC Carson Walch will join the Philadelphia coaching staff this year.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/04/eskimos-offensive-coordinator-take-job-eagles-report/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/05/official-carson-walch-departs-eskimos-for-eagles/#comments

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Moe Racine has died at 80.  RIP.  I had his bubble gum card in 1964.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/04/rough-riders-great-maurice-racine-dies-age-80/#comments

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The Redblacks have released Ryan Lindley and Winston Rose.  BC promptly signed Rose.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/05/redblacks-cut-qb-ryan-lindley-report/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/07/redblacks-release-qb-lindley-db-rose/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/12/lions-sign-former-redblacks-db-winston-rose/#comments

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Andrew Jones has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/06/canadian-ol-andrew-jones-retires-as-an-eskimo/#comments

 

 

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A new US spring football league called the Alliance of American Football was announced today.  Bill Polian is involved.  His past favorability toward CFL players suggests that the CFL could lose a number of imports to this new group.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/20/cfl-threat-new-spring-football-league-big-name-backers/#comments
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Alliance+of+American+Football&filters=tnTID%3a"274E3D7D-3C97-4ae1-B7CB-B1F390A6DB63"+tnVersion%3a"2392842"+segment%3a"popularnow.carousel"+tnCol%3a"1"+tnOrder%3a"def3968a-67ff-4789-abef-e2d5f71306dd"&FORM=HPNN01

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Tiquan Underwood has joined the coaching staff of Lafayette College in New York City.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/18/former-ticats-alouettes-receiver-tiquan-underwood-takes-ncaa-coaching-job/#comments

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The Argos have finalized their 2018 coaching staff.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/19/argos-finalize-2018-coaching-staff/#comments

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Troy Stoudermire has signed with Calgary.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/19/stamps-sign-former-bombers-db-returner-troy-stoudermire/#comments

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Marcel Bellefeuille will be the OC for Queen's this year.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/19/former-cfl-head-coach-marcel-bellefeuille-hired-by-queens-university/#comments

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3DownNation today issued its own pre-season power rankings.  They like Edmonton at #1, and Montreal at #9.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/20/cfl-power-rankings-eskimos-squeak-top-spot/#comments

 

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There have been a few headlines in the past month.

Anthony Calvillo has joined the Argos' coaching staff.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/19/anthony-calvillo-among-new-faces-toronto-head-coach-marc-trestmans-staff/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/19/trestman-call-to-calvillo-for-argos-qb-coach-job-came-out-of-left-field/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/19/anthony-calvillo-will-bring-different-dynamic-argos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/20/anthony-calvillo-argos-just-another-gut-punch-alouettes-fans/#comments

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Corey Chamblin has left the Argo staff, though they wanted him to stay.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/20/toronto-wanted-corey-chamblin-to-return-as-defensive-coordinator/#comments

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The union has filed a grievance with the league regarding concussions.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/21/cflpa-files-grievance-league-concussions/#comments

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Jason Maas will be his own OC this year.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/23/jason-maas-will-add-offensive-coordinator-duties-eskimos/#comments

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The Argos' pre-season game against the Redblacks will be played in Guelph.  I think all the exhibition games should be played in towns that don't have a team.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/24/argos-redblacks-play-pre-season-game-guelph/#comments

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John Ojo has signed with Sask.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/26/riders-sign-former-eskimos-star-db-john-ojo/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/05/riders-arent-necessarily-locked-into-john-ojo-at-boundary-corner/#comments

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James Quick Parker has passed away at 60.  RIP.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/27/cfl-great-james-quick-parker-passes-away/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/29/james-quick-parker-was-a-once-in-a-generation-player/#comments

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John Chick has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/30/john-chick-announces-retirement/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/30/fans-players-media-express-appreciation-john-chick/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/30/green-cast-john-chick-cfl-week-carters-cookies/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/31/john-chicks-are-few-and-far-between/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/03/john-chick-retirement-decision-brought-peace-large-family/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/05/3downnation-podcast-chick-retires-johnny-talks-kicker-chatter-canadian-quarterback-debate/#comments

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Kelly Bates will join the Eskimos' coaching staff.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/03/eskimos-add-former-cfler-kelly-bates-as-team-rounds-out-coaching-staff/#comments

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Edmonton has released Marcell Young, who missed much of last year due to injury.  Young then quickly signed with BC.
http://3downnation.com/2018/03/28/eskimos-release-db-marcell-young/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/11/lions-sign-former-eskimos-and-ticats-db-marcell-young/#comments

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James Stanley has joined the Bomber staff as a defensive coach.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/02/bombers-add-former-ticats-coach-staff/#comments

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Ottawa has released Kenny Shaw, Quincy McDuffie and Josh Stangby.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/03/redblacks-release-receiver-kenny-shaw/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/03/redblacks-release-quincy-mcduffie-and-josh-stangby/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/03/redblacks-releases-create-cap-space-questions/#comments

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Brett Maher is set to sign with Dallas.  So the Redblacks have signed both Sergio Castillo and Richie Leone.  Also Brandon Stewart.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/04/former-redblacks-ticats-kicker-brett-maher-sign-cowboys-report/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/09/redblacks-sign-another-kicker-add-sergio-castillo/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/09/redblacks-sign-former-lions-kickerpunter-richie-leone/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/10/redblacks-make-kicker-signings-official-add-veteran-db-brandon-stewart/#comments

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Jeff Hunt will step down as President of the Redblacks at the end of this season.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/10/jeff-hunt-stepping-president-redblacks/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/11/hunts-decision-step-testament-redblacks-health/#comments

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Calgary's Deron Mayo has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/10/injuries-force-stampeders-linebacker-deron-mayo-retire/#comments

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Henoc Muamba has signed with Montreal.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/12/alouetttes-sign-canadian-linebacker-henoc-muamba/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/12/henoc-muamba-deal-means-alouettes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/12/henoc-muamba-believes-the-future-is-bright-for-the-alouettes/#comments

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Final 2018 Scouting Bureau rankings
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/12/final-2018-cfl-scouting-bureau-rankings/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/21/who-dropped-off-the-cfl-scouting-bureau-and-why/#comments

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BC cut Alex Ross and DeQuin Evans.  Ross quickly signed with Winnipeg.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/12/lions-release-qb-alex-ross-dequin-evans-sign-another-pivot/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/19/bombers-sign-former-lions-qb-alex-ross-one-pivot/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/19/familiarity-led-to-bombers-signing-qb-alex-ross/#comments

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Kent Austin is out at Hamilton.  He will remain on the payroll as a consultant.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/12/austin-ticats-go-collaborative-effort-front-office/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/13/3down-podcast-comings-goings-austin-henoc-johnny/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/13/ticats-players-wanted-austin-gone-came-back/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/15/kent-austins-ticats-legacy-complex-one/#comments

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New Als coach Phil Sherman has another job!  He is a head coach in something called the Your Call Football League.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/10/double-dip-alouettes-mike-sherman-coaching-team-call-football-league/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/17/alouettes-gm-sees-benefits-for-mike-sherman-double-dipping/#comments

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John Salavantis will not be the Ticats' radio analyst this year, after 18 years.  He will instead work on the pre-game show.  Mike Morreale will be the new analyst.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/17/coach-sal-ready-new-role-ticats-radio-broadcasts/#comments

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Now it can be told:  Bo Levi Mitchell hurt his shoulder in Game 5 last year.  It still hurts.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/18/bo-levi-mitchell-avoids-the-knife-while-rehabbing-shoulder/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/19/3downnation-podcast-finchs-arrest-bos-shoulder-bombers-profit-trents-a-fa/#comments

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Winnipeg enjoyed a C$5.1 million profit last year.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/19/blue-bombers-profits-jump-5-1-million-2017/#comments

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Every team came in under the salary cap last year.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/20/all-cfl-teams-come-in-under-the-salary-cap-during-2017-season/#comments

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Ejiro Kuale, age 34, who last played in 2013, attended the Riders' Florida free agent camp!
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/22/blast-from-the-past-two-time-grey-cup-champion-lb-ejiro-kuale-attends-riders-free-agent-camp/#comments

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Pierre Lavertu has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/23/former-no-1-pick-stamps-ol-pierre-lavertu-retires/#comments

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The Riders cut Peter Dyakowski, Jeff Hecht and two others.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/24/riders-release-four-players-including-canadian-ol-peter-dyakowski/#comments

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The draft will be Thursday, so here are some previews.

https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/01/ferguson-will-signings-south-impact-thursday/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/01/forde-ferguson-weigh-2018-cfl-draft/
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/30/draft-preview-assessing-ticats-canadian-talent/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/30/top-5-cfl-prospects-from-the-canada-west-conference/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/30/teams-inquired-alouettes-first-overall-pick-cfl-draft/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/30/draft-preview-examining-redblacks-drafting-history-predict-future/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2018/04/30/draft-preview-alouettes-talent-little-depth/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/cfl-draft-preview-grey-cup-win-means-argonauts-pick-last/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/cfl-draft-preview-bombers-position-strength/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/23/alouettes-narrow-list-of-players-in-play-with-no-1-pick/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/26/krown-countdown-u-radio-cfl-draft-preview-edition/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/3downnation-podcast-cfl-draft-comes-focus-much-possible/#comments

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Teams held their mini-camps last week, so here are some observations.

http://3downnation.com/2018/04/23/ticats-mini-camp-different-june-jones-just-like-everything-else/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/23/two-big-questions-riders-mini-camp-opens/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/24/receiver-kevin-elliott-going-to-lions-mini-camp-on-his-own-dime/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/25/eight-things-learned-ticats-mini-camp/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/25/chris-jones-makes-his-feelings-on-the-riders-qb-competition-crystal-clear/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/25/redblacks-qb-trevor-harris-prepares-2018-new-mindset-regime/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/25/ticats-latest-chapter-tales-june-jerry/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/25/ullrich-b-c-lions-take-low-key-approach-big-off-season-opportunity/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/26/bombers-leggett-credits-fiancee-quick-recovery-torn-achilles/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/26/june-jones-influence-growing-within-ticats-organization/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/27/seven-players-stood-ticats-mini-camp/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/30/podskee-wee-wee-episode-106/#comments

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The draft begins tonight at 8 pm eastern.  You can follow it live here:
https://www.cfl.ca/draft-tracker/2018/

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Here are more draft previews.

http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/game-changer-auburn-receiver-pete-berryman-late-add-cfl-draft/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2018/05/02/the-son-of-a-marine-mark-chapman-ready-for-pro-football-deployment/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/cfl-draft-preview-riders-need-better/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/b-c-lions-trade-sacrifice-2019-first-rounder-deal-bombers/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/ticats-acquire-eskimos-first-round-pick-2018-cfl-draft/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/cfl-draft-offers-receiver-mark-chapman-another-path-pro-football-career/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/ticats-ol-ryan-bomben-traded-to-the-alouettes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/edwards-bomben-deal-nets-top-pick-creates-big-hole-ticats-offensive-line/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/whos-talking-to-who-cfl-prospects-and-teams-that-interviewed-them/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/alouettes-get-rights-to-nfl-qb-alex-tanney-in-no-1-draft-pick-deal-with-ticats/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/cfl-draft-analysis-eskimos-set-build-already-solid-foundation/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/canadian-quarterback-late-addition-cfl-draft/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/cfl-draft-preview-live-chat-justin-dunk-drew-edwards/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/cfl-draft-analysis-b-c-lions-need-depth-big-way/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/cfl-draft-analysis-stamps-know-done/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/ticats-set-take-receiver-mark-chapman-first-overall-cfl-draft/#comments

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And here are some post-draft analyses.

http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/chapman-goes-no-1-first-round-cfl-draft-full-offensive-lineman/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/ticats-get-man-no-1-shore-offensive-line-bomben-trade/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/03/offensive-lineman-dominate-2018-cfl-draft/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/top-draft-pick-godber-likes-look-lions/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/nine-cfl-draft-classes-ranked/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/chris-jones-draft-strategy-now-crystal-clear/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/bombers-pick-simonise-thankful-get-second-chance-pro-football-career-bombers/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/green-cast-draft-mini-camp-music/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/05/ticats-draft-picks-fit-overall-plan/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/05/breaking-redblacks-draft-desjardins-sticks-script/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/canadian-qb-noah-picton-free-to-sign-anywhere/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/former-hec-crighton-winner-picton-goes-undrafted/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/05/lions-use-draft-continue-makeover-trenches/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/05/bombers-intrigued-draft-pick-rashaun-simonise/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/walters-bombers-receiving-corps-in-great-position-after-draft/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/touchdowns-value-picks-question-marks-draft/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/sunderland-elated-with-onyeka-pick/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/desjardins-offensive-line-depth-the-focus-of-redblacks-draft-2/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/oday-even-with-few-picks-riders-pleased-with-draft-outcome/

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Some of those picked will try the NFL first.

http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/riders-first-round-pick-ol-dakoda-shepley-received-substantial-jets-signing-bonus/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/05/lions-draft-pick-fb-david-mackie-accepts-invite-giants-rookie-mini-camp/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/06/canadian-nathan-shepherd-set-make-impact-nfls-jets/#comments

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The Ticats are placing Joe Montford on their Wall of Honour.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/19/ticats-to-enshrine-joe-montford-on-wall-of-honour/#comments

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The Ticats do not plan to re-sign Andy Fantuz.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/24/ticats-dont-plan-re-signing-andy-fantuz/#comments

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The 2019 Grey Cup game will be held in Calgary.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/25/official-calgary-to-host-2019-grey-cup/#comments

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Damon Allen has been named to the Canada Hall of Fame.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/26/cfl-legend-damon-allen-named-to-canada-sports-hall-of-fame/#comments

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Here is a list of every Canadian drafted by the NFL since the AFL merger.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/26/every-canadian-selected-in-the-nfl-draft/#comments

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Sask has released TJ Thorpe.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/27/riders-release-receiver-t-j-thorpe-six-others/#comments

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Here is a list of Canadians trying out for NFL teams.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/28/canadian-nfl-undrafted-free-agent-rookie-mini-camp-tracker/#comments

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The New York Jets have waived Micah Awe.
http://3downnation.com/2018/04/29/former-lions-lb-micah-awe-waived-by-new-york-jets/#comments

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Philadelphia has waived Elie Bouka.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/former-riders-db-elie-bouka-waivedinjured-by-philadelphia-eagles/#comments

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San Francisco has waived Dexter McCoil.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/former-eskimos-defender-dexter-mccoil-waived-by-san-francisco-49ers/#comments

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San Francisco has waived Bo Lokombo.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/49ers-waive-canadian-lb-bo-lokombo/#comments

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The Argos have released Jeff Fuller and Alan-Michael Cash.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/01/argos-release-rec-jeff-fuller-six-others/#comments

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Roy Finch has some legal problems in Oklahoma; so the Stampeders have placed him on the retired list.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/dramatic-arrest-last-month-stampeders-place-roy-finch-retired-list/#comments

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Jerrell Freeman has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/02/former-riders-lb-jerrell-freeman-retires-from-pro-football/#comments

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Rory Kohlert has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/04/canadian-receiver-rory-kohlert-calls-it-a-career-after-six-cfl-seasons/#comments

 

 

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Here's a surprise.  Andrew Buckley has retired.  He is going to go to med school.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/07/stamps-shocker-canadian-quarterback-andrew-buckley-retires/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/07/stamps-qb-andrew-buckley-sacrifices-one-dream-pursue-another/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/07/stamps-andrew-buckley-announces-retirement/

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Victor Butler has retired.  This may be a contract renegotiation strategy.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/07/accusing-argos-holding-hostage-victor-butler-files-retirement-papers/#comments

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This year's Vanier Cup will be played in Quebec City.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/07/attendance-sagging-usports-moves-vanier-cup-back-laval/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/07/vanier-cup-return-laval-2018-2019/

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Bo Lokombo has signed with BC.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/07/lions-bring-back-canadian-lb-bo-lokombo/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/07/lions-bring-back-national-lb-bo-lokombo/

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The Riders will enshrine Jim Hopson and John Terry into their Plaza of Honour.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/08/davis-hopson-terry-worthy-inductees-riders-plaza-honour/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/08/terry-hopson-latest-additions-riders-plaza-honour/

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Edmonton's 2017 profit was only $430,000. due to injuries.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/09/injuries-take-toll-eskimos-bottom-line/#comments

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Kevin Elliott has signed with BC.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/09/lions-sign-receiver-kevin-elliott-pays-way-b-c-mini-camp/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/09/kevin-elliott-among-five-receivers-signed-lions/

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Alan-Michael Cash has signed with the Als.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/09/alouettes-repatriate-dl-alan-michael-cash/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/10/als-re-invest-veteran-dt-alan-michael-cash/

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Rich Stubler will be the Als' DC.  Kahlil Carter will become a scout.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/10/kahlil-carter-steps-alouettes-defensive-coordinator-personal-reasons/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/10/kahlil-carter-stepped-defensive-coordinator-alouettes/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/10/kahlil-carter-steps-als-d-coordinator-stubler-take/

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Travon Van has signed with BC.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/10/lions-sign-former-eskimos-redblacks-rb-travon-van/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/10/lions-sign-free-agent-rb-travon-van/

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2016 Hec Crighton winner Noah Picton has signed with the Argos.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/10/argos-sign-canadian-qb-noah-picton/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/10/canadian-qb-noah-picton-going-to-learn-from-a-room-full-of-greats-with-argos/#comments

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Here's another big surprise.  Darian Durant has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/11/darian-durant-announced-retirement/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/11/bombers-say-blindsided-durants-decision/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/11/bombers-paid-durant-70k-bonuses-want-back-reports/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/11/davis-end-darian-durant-proved-doubters-wrong/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/11/3down-podcast-darian-calls-quits-reaction-mega-news-week/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/12/darian-durant-quit-riders-2016-report/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/veteran-qb-darian-durant-announces-retirement/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/bombers-extremely-disappointing-durant-retirement/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/numbers-show-durant-exits-no-shortage-milestones/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/highlights-a-darian-durant-retrospective/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/oleary-durant-anywhere-regina-never-comfortable-4/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/12/green-colour-nye-durants-legacy-riderville/

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J'Michael Deane has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/11/canadian-ol-jmichael-deane-retires/#comments

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Here is a recap of the Redblacks' off-season.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/12/recapping-ottawa-redblacks-off-season/#comments

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Joe Scannella has died.  RIP.  I met him at the '78 Grey Cup.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/08/former-alouettes-head-coach-joe-scannella-dies-age-89/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/08/cfl-alouettes-mourn-loss-former-coach-joe-scannella/

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Chris Milo will be a scout for the Eskimos this year.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/08/esks-add-milo-homer-scouting-staff/

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5/9 checking down
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/09/checking-tolivers-return-job-opening-calgary/

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The league is releasing day-by-day the names of the players voted by their peers as the "Best in the League."

Clutch - Ricky Ray
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/04/best-in-the-league-2018-clutch/

Physical Defender - Kyries Hebert
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/07/best-in-the-league-2018-physical-defender/

Toughest - Mike Reilly
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/best-in-the-league-2018-toughest/

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Some of the guys drafted have attended NFL mini-camps, but none were offered contracts.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/14/no-1-cfl-draft-pick-receiver-mark-chapman-not-offered-contract-new-york-giants/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/15/no-contract-offers-for-canadian-players-invited-to-nfl-rookie-mini-camps/#comments

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New Orleans has released Adam Bighill.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/14/former-cfl-standout-lb-adam-bighill-released-by-saints/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/14/bighill-released-nfls-saints/

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The Bombers have released Matt Coates.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/14/bombers-release-canadian-receiver-matt-coates/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/14/bombers-release-coates-sign-three-draft-picks/

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Mathieu Girard will come out of retirement to return to the Ticats.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/14/mathieu-girards-surprise-return-big-boost-ticats-offensive-line/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/14/ticats-girard-comes-retirement/

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Nik Lewis has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/15/nik-lewis-on-retirement-decision-ive-come-to-terms-with-it/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/14/alouettes-veterans-chip-cox-and-nik-lewis-considering-retirement/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/15/nik-lewis-trolling-us-hanging-em/

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Frank Beltre has signed with the Argos.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/15/argos-sign-former-stampeders-dl-frank-beltre/#comments

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The Argos have released Jeff Mathews.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/16/argos-release-former-ticats-qb-jeff-mathews/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/15/argos-release-quarterback-jeff-mathews/

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Simeon Rottier has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/16/eskimos-ol-simeon-rottier-retires-least-now/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/16/rottier-retires-six-seasons-esks/

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Ottawa camp preview
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/16/redblacks-training-camp-primer-battles-every-position/#comments

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Hamilton camp schedule
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/16/ticats-release-training-camp-schedule/#comments

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5/16 checking down
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/16/checking-latest-rookies-qbs-report/

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Camps open today.  Here are more previews.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/primer-team-team-look-2018-training-camp/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/ultimate-cfl-training-camp-survival-guide/
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/16/training-camp-preview-riders-back-grey-cup-contenders/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/16/green-cast-training-camp-preview-darian-durant-bonuses/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/17/ticats-training-camp-preview-part-1-offence/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/ticats-training-camp-preview-part-2-defence/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/17/stampeders-training-camp-preview-wait-happened/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/bombers-open-training-camp-mostly-set-roster/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/riders-hold-practice-humboldt/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/3downnation-podcast-critical-training-camp-questions-cfl-team/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/argos-training-camp-preview-part-1-offence/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/lions-training-camp-preview-hervey-not-wasting-time/#comments

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Johnny Manziel has signed with the Ticats.  I'm skeptical because I don't think that winning the Grey Cup is on his bucket list.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/johnny-manziels-ticats-contract-details/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/social-media-erupts-signing-johnny-football/
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/johnny-manziel-says-hes-signed-ticats/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/three-things-know-johnny-manziel-signing/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/cfl-commish-ambrosie-statement-on-johnny-manziel/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/ticats-officially-announce-johnny-manziel-signing/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/full-video-johnny-manziel-introductory-ticats-press-conference/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/live/2018/05/19/live-press-conference-ticats-introduce-johnny-manziel/
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/succeed-johnny-manziel-must-fully-embrace-cfl-reality/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/johnny-manziel-says-cfl-isnt-just-pitstop/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/oleary-manziel-long-haul-ticats/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/derel-walker-hes-one-of-those-players-thats-going-to-bring-excitement/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/quote-board-manziel-saying-right-things-early/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/jones-manziel-faces-tough-competition-start/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/oleary-manziel-signing-will-create-ripple-effect-across-cfl/

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Johnny+Manziel+CFL&filters=tnTID%3a"40461002-BF9D-4e21-BD2A-28BC57C73B92"+tnVersion%3a"2479105"+segment%3a"popularnow.carousel"+tnCol%3a"19"+tnOrder%3a"1c751a87-5047-4623-8826-19f6c4065fd8"&FORM=BSPN01&crslsl=2771&efirst=18

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Tampa Bay has released Jeff Knox, Jr.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/former-riders-lb-jeff-knox-jr-released-by-tampa-bay-buccaneers/#comments

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Adam Bighill has signed with the Bombers.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/19/former-lions-star-lb-adam-bighill-signs-bombers/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/bombers-ink-former-bc-star-lb-adam-bighill/

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3DownNation has posted its final off-season power rankings.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/17/3down-power-rankings-eskimos-take-top-spot/#comments

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The Ticats and the City of Hamilton have settled their lawsuit regarding Tim Hortons Field.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/17/city-hamilton-ticats-reach-settlement-stadium-lawsuit-sources/#comments

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Da'quan Bowers has changed his mind, and decided to retire.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/eskimos-dl-daquan-bowers-retires/#comments

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Nick Moore has retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/former-lions-bombers-receiver-nick-moore-retires/#comments

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The Eskimos have cut John White.
http://www.3downnation.com/2018/05/19/eskimos-cut-rb-john-white/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/report-eskimos-cut-veteran-rb-john-white/

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BC has cut Mic'hael Brooks.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/lions-release-dl-michael-brooks/#comments

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Nik Lewis has retired (as a player). 
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/17/nik-lewis-says-hes-granted-release-moving-alouettes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/17/alouettes-announce-nik-lewis-retired/#comments

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The Als cut Jovan Olafioye, and he promptly signed with BC.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/report-als-release-starting-left-tackle-olafioye/

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Dan West has signed with the Redblacks.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/redblacks-sign-dan-west-eve-camp/

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The Als have cut Tevaughn Campbell.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/als-release-tevaughn-campbell-sign-draft-picks/

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Jeremy Lewis has changed his mind, and decided to retire.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/19/lions-sign-first-round-pick-godber-lewis-retires/

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The Argos received their Grey Cup rings Friday.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/18/double-blue-gets-gc105-bling/
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/18/argos-receive-105th-grey-cup-championship-rings/#comments

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Let's try to finish up with the off-season news.

final draft analyses
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/15/3downnation-podcast-cfl-draft-rankings-stud-supplemental-prospect-usports-east-west-bowl-recap/#comments

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#1 pick Mark Chapman is holding out.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/20/first-overall-pick-wont-ticats-training-camp/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/24/ticats-and-no-1-pick-mark-chapman-far-apart-in-contract-negotiations/#comments

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Trent Richardson has not arrived at camp, and has been placed on the suspended list.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/20/riders-put-rb-trent-richardson-on-the-suspended-list-to-start-training-camp/#comments

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Argos training camp preview
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/20/argos-training-camp-preview-part-2-defense-special-teams/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/21/argos-turn-the-page-after-grey-cup-championship-season/#comments

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Derek Dennis has returned to the Stampeders.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/20/comfort-calgary-draws-star-lineman-derek-dennis-back-stampeders/#comments

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Jake Harty is out with a torn ACL.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/22/riders-canadian-receiver-jake-harty-suffers-torn-acl/#comments

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The Riders let John Ojo go.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/22/riders-release-former-cfl-star-db-john-ojo/#comments

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Jeremy Zver has decided to retire.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/22/regina-native-riders-canadian-ol-jeremy-zver-retires/#comments

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Adam Bighill turned down an NFL offer to sign with the Bombers.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/24/lb-adam-bighill-turned-down-nfl-offer-to-sign-with-bombers/#comments

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Today was Paulette Godard's birthday.  She was a cousin of Jake Gaudar's.

(It is also the birthday of Ian Hunter, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in 1970.)

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The Hall of Fame statue has been moved to Tim Hortons Field.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/23/hall-fame-statue-finds-new-home-hamilton/#comments

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The Board of Governors approved all of the rules changes proposed by the Rules Committee.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/23/cfl-approves-rule-changes-illegal-contact-no-longer-reviewable/#comments

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Duron Carter spent an entire day at Rider practice playing defense.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/23/duron-carter-spends-entire-riders-practice-playing-defence/#comments

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There are mixed opinions of Johnny Manziel's CFL prospects.  Bill Polian thinks he will do great.  Doug Flutie thinks he will find the temptation to be lazy to be great.  Warren Moon thinks his chances of success are no better than 50/50.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/24/doug-flutie-johnny-football-easy-get-lazy-cfl/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/25/warren-moon-says-playing-in-the-cfl-an-ego-crusher-for-johnny-manziel/#comments

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Bear Woods had back surgery, and will be out a month.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/25/argos-lb-bear-woods-has-back-surgery-could-be-out-one-month/#comments

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The Ticats traded Davon Coleman to BC for a 4th round pick.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/25/ticats-trade-dl-davon-coleman-to-lions/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/25/ticats-traded-davon-coleman/#comments

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The Als cut Josh Freeman, so he retired.
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/26/alouettes-quarterback-josh-freeman-retires/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/26/alouettes-actually-cut-josh-freeman-retired/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/27/alouettes-did-not-give-qb-josh-freeman-any-signing-bonus-money/#comments

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And now to wrap up the off-season headlines, I've found some articles about last year's Grey Cup which I did not previously post.  Enjoy!

http://3downnation.com/2017/11/24/redblacks-fan-records-argos-practice-puts-instagram/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/25/video-real-talk-with-nik-lewis-what-stamps-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-is-like-behind-the-scenes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/arthur-will-grey-cup-appearance-change-argos-fortunes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/video-real-talk-with-nik-lewis-grey-cup-week-a-players-perspective/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/r-nations-guide-picking-grey-cup-team/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/mayors-tory-and-nenshi-trade-barbs-on-twitter-ahead-of-grey-cup/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/stampeders-seek-grey-cup-redemption-upset-loss-redblacks-last-year/#comments
http://138.197.137.206/2017/11/26/rider-fan-guide-grey-cup-105/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/seven-grey-cup-stats-matter/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/stamps-marquay-mcdaniel-blames-teammate-grey-cup-loss/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/shawn-lemon-chirps-charleston-hughes-grey-cup-win/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/former-ticat-cassius-vaughn-plays-huge-role-grey-cup-win/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/video-argos-celebrate-stunning-grey-cup-comeback-victory/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/argos-qb-ricky-ray-celebrating-first-deciding-on-future-later/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/26/grey-cup-picks-who-you-got-in-the-big-game/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/grey-cup-mvp-remembers-legend-flutie-snow/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/arthur-football-team-lovable-misfits-now-grey-cup-champs/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2017/11/27/toronto-fans-say-let-snow-argonauts-defeat-stampeders-win-cfl-finale/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2017/11/27/argonauts-grey-cup-rally-set-tuesday-afternoon/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2017/11/27/stamps-rb-jerome-messam-refuses-interviews-devastating-loss-grey-cup/#comments
https://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/signs-drake-watches-argos-win-grey-cup/#comments
https://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/argos-return-home-celebrating-grey-cup-win/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/27/grey-cup-ratings-see-double-digit-jump-2017/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/28/toronto-rally-grey-cup-champion-argonauts-set-today/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/28/argos-celebrate-grey-cup-win-rally-toronto/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/11/29/five-keys-recovery-abusing-body-mind-grey-cup/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/01/no-redblacks-no-problem-ottawa-105th-grey-cup-smashing-success/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/01/dickenson-breaks-down-mitchells-grey-cup-game-ending-interception/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/01/alberta-premier-goes-running-argos-jersey-settle-bet-ontario-premier/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/01/drake-poses-grey-cup-picture-argos-buzz-toronto-grows/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/01/podskee-wee-wee-episode-96/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/06/leafs-throw-shade-city-calgary-hosting-grey-cup-champs-flames-game/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/12/07/noted-riders-fan-leafs-coach-mike-babcock-poses-argos-grey-cup-picture/#comments

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Continuing with the players' votes...

Best Rising Star - James Wilder
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/28/best-in-the-league-2018-rising-star/

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Fastest - Speedy Banks
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/01/best-in-the-league-2018-fastest/

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Best Playmaker - Diontae Spencer
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/04/best-in-the-league-2018-playmaker/

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Most Underrated - Luke Tasker
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/14/best-in-the-league-2018-underrated/

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Best Trash Talker - Simoni Lawrence
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/18/best-in-the-league-2018-trash-talker/

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Best Shutdown Defensive Back - Tommy Campbell and Chris Randle
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/18/best-in-the-league-2018-trash-talker/

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Most Physical Defender - Kyries Hebert
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/07/best-in-the-league-2018-physical-defender/

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Best Quarterback - Bo Levi Mitchell
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/06/14/quarterback-2-final/

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Best in the Clutch - Justin Medlock and Ernest Jackson
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/06/07/best-in-the-league-clutch-2/

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Best Hands - SJ Green
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/25/best-in-the-league-2018-hands/

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Toughest - Mike Reilly
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/05/11/best-in-the-league-2018-toughest/

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Best Pass Rusher - Charleston Hughes
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/06/05/best-in-the-league-pass-rusher-2/

 

 

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The season opens Thursday with the Bombers hosting the Eskimos.  Here is the 2018 schedule.
https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/

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I have not bothered to discuss the pre-season games because typically the road teams leave their starters at home.  Later I will post links to summaries of each so that you can get a feel for what happened.

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The radio line-up appears to be the same as last year's.  TSN has the rights to six teams' games.
https://www.tsn.ca/radio

The Bombers will be on CJOB.
https://globalnews.ca/radio/cjob/

The Riders will be on CKRM.
http://www.620ckrm.com

The Stampeders will be on CHQR.
https://globalnews.ca/radio/newstalk770/

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Tomorrow is the deadline for final cuts.  You can see them here.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/09/making-moves-teams-make-final-cuts-as-camps-break/
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/2018-cfl-cuts-tracker/#comments

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For those in Canada (and perhaps elsewhere), TSN is now offering its channels for live internet streaming for those who do not subscribe to cable TV.
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/07/tsn-finally-launches-live-streaming-means-can-watch-cfl-without-cable/#comments

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As promised, here are two or three links for each of the nine pre-season games.

http://3downnation.com/2018/05/27/learned-riders-pre-season-opener/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/27/reilly-sharp-eskimos-beat-riders-pre-season-opener/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/05/28/takeaways-from-the-eskimos-impressive-display-against-the-riders/#comments

http://www.3downnation.com/2018/05/31/harris-exits-early-doesnt-slow-redblacks-victory-alouettes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/01/injuries-ruin-redblacks-pre-season-opener-14-thoughts/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/03/glimpses-of-potential-from-alouettes-in-pre-season-loss/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/01/milton-manziels-cfl-debut-shows-far-hes-come-far-go/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/02/highs-lows-ticats-pre-season-loss-argos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/04/justin-dunk-on-espn-radio-in-texas-to-dissect-the-cfl-debut-of-johnny-manziel/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/01/backup-qb-chris-streveler-impresses-leading-bombers-past-eskimos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/03/blue-bomber-talk-podcast-preseason-win-chris-streveler-johnny-augustine-roster-breakdown/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/02/ricky-lloyd-throws-three-tds-lions-drop-stamps/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/02/things-learned-ricky-lloyd-others-lions-pre-season-win/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/07/3down-podcast-nichols-injury-durants-return-no-riders-qbs-new-salary-cap/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/07/dominque-davis-looks-just-fine-redblacks-pre-season-win-argos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/08/davis-diminishes-depth-concerns-nine-thoughts-redblacks-pre-season-finale/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/wasnt-good-learned-riders-pre-season-loss-calgary/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/decoding-chris-jones-post-game-presser/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/bombers-qb-depth-chart-becomes-clouded-preseason-loss-11-thoughts/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/shots-goal-points-ponder-lions-pre-season-win/#comments

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/johnny-manziel-throws-first-cfl-touchdown-pass-ticats-pre-season-finale/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/video-watch-every-snap-johnny-manziel-played-alouettes/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/highs-lows-ticats-pre-season-win-alouettes/#comments

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Now let's look at the transactions (mostly cuts) since June 3.

The Argos cut Swayze Waters.  Ronnie Pfeffer won the job.  I have to think that the fact that Pfeffer is a Canadian and Waters is not went into Marc Trestman's thinking.
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/05/ronnie-pfeffer-wins-argos-kicking-job-swayze-waters-cut/#comments

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Eric Rogers has rejoined Calgary.
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/06/former-cfl-all-star-receiver-eric-rogers-agrees-to-terms-with-stampeders/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/06/stamps-confirm-eric-rogers-agreed-contract/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/06/mitchell-adding-rogers-a-huge-weapon-for-stamps-offence/#comments
https://3downnation.com/2018/06/07/stampeders-make-return-of-all-star-receiver-eric-rogers-official/#comments

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Sask is going with youth.  They cut Rob Bagg, Bakari Grant, Chad Owens and Travis Bond.
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/riders-release-canadian-receiver-rob-bagg/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/10/rob-bagg-blindsided-by-riders-release/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2018/06/09/riders-release-veteran-receiver-bakari-grant/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/riders-cut-receiver-and-returner-chad-owens/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/riders-release-ol-travis-bond/#comments

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Winnipeg cut last year's first overall pick Faith Ekakitie.
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/bombers-release-2017-no-1-overall-choice-dl-faith-ekakitie/#comments

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Hamilton traded Abdul Kaneh to Toronto for next year's eighth round pick.
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/10/ticats-trade-db-abdul-kanneh-argos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/10/why-the-ticats-traded-abdul-kanneh-and-what-it-means/#comments

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Noah Picton will go back to school (U Regina).
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/08/argos-qb-noah-picton-will-go-back-usports-trestman-watching/#comments

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And summaries...
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/the-biggest-names-among-cfl-cuts/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/11/coming-going-plenty-value-recent-cuts/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/10/cutdown-day-11-moves-mean/

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As I mention every year at this time, I love reading everyone's previews of the upcoming season.  I'm going to do something different this year:  put all the analyses on one post - this one.  That means that I will be adding to this post whenever I see something relevant.

Week 1 power rankings
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/12/nissan-titan-power-rankings-three-clear-contenders-2018/
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/12/3down-power-rankings-lets-expletive/#comments

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league analyses
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/12/odds-cauz-breaks-every-teams-chances-2018/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/11/landrys-5-takeaways-final-week-pre-season/
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/11/steinbergs-mmqb-question-every-team-2018/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/13/3downnations-fearless-2018-cfl-predictions/#comments
http://nationalpost.com/sports/football/cfl-commish-says-league-exploring-earlier-start-to-regular-season/wcm/5999a87a-b691-469e-aa6b-b61a3be9605c
http://canoe.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-eskimos/road-to-starting-role-can-be-a-winding-one-for-cfl-quarterbacks/wcm/3388e275-f3b2-4d8d-b06e-b7dc78daf0c2
https://www.capperspicks.com/gambling/2018-grey-cup-futures-betting-lines-cfl-picks/
https://www.cfl.ca/kickoff2018
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/13/checking-news-notes-opening-week/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/14/qb-confidential-high-profile-pivots-set-to-enter-contract-years/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/15/3downs-justin-dunk-on-tim-and-sid-discussing-whats-hot-in-the-cfl/#comments

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Montreal
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/mike-sherman-names-drew-willy-alouettes-starting-qb/#comments
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/revamped-montreal-alouettes-look-to-break-playoff-drought-1.4701088
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-montreal-alouettes-season-win-total/

http://nationalpost.com/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes/zurkowsky-a-new-year-for-alouettes-but-same-old-sputtering-offence-from-2017/wcm/e4663b08-f3a8-4e92-94ab-a2f498aa828e
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/13/earning-your-wings/

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Ottawa
http://www.3downnation.com/2018/06/10/five-takeaways-redblacks-cuts/#comments
http://www.3downnation.com/2018/06/12/three-canadian-castoffs-redblacks-consider-calling/#comments
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-ottawa-redblacks-need-know/
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/qb-trevor-harris-poised-to-lead-redblacks-into-cfl-season-1.4701517
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-ottawa-redblacks-season-win-total/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/20/three-keys-redblacks-2018-season/#comments

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Toronto
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-toronto-argonauts-need-know/
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/veteran-quarterback-ricky-ray-leads-argonauts-grey-cup-defence-1.4701157
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-toronto-argonauts-season-win-total/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/18/cox-argos-need-grey-cup-move-chains-toronto/#comments

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Hamilton
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/podskee-wee-wee-episode-111/#comments
http://canoe.com/sports/football/cfl/ticats-leonard-looks-to-build-on-stellar-rookie-season/wcm/f8c2baf2-fbbf-4a77-885d-b1d8d14265f2
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-hamilton-tiger-cats-need-know/
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/johnny-football-s-presence-looms-on-tiger-cats-sideline-1.4701282
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-hamilton-tiger-cats-season-win-total/

http://nationalpost.com/sports/football/cfl/league-team-and-player-all-have-something-to-gain-or-lose-with-johnny-manziel-experiment
http://canoe.com/sports/football/cfl/ticats-cant-afford-another-slow-start-regardless-of-tough-schedule/wcm/8814410c-43c9-4e6b-95ca-647905600426
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/31/johnny-manziel-starting-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/15/three-key-questions-facing-hamilton-tiger-cats/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/16/five-predictions-ticats-season/#comments

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Winnipeg
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/09/breaking-bombers-final-cuts/#comments
http://canoe.com/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-bluebombers/friesen-bombers-streveler-has-it/wcm/50f8be5b-aebe-4b68-9f91-594b5eb1b1cf
http://canoe.com/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-bluebombers/bombers-to-start-streveler-at-quarterback-in-season-opener/wcm/f83656aa-f0e3-4172-805d-0713cca3d85a
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/blue-bombers-starting-season-without-star-quarterback-1.4702718
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-winnipeg-blue-bombers-season-win-total/

https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-winnipeg-blue-bombers-need-know/

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Saskatchewan
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/10/riders-put-five-nationals-on-six-game-injured-list-and-what-the-moves-mean/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/riders-to-start-zach-collaros-at-quarterback/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/tre-mason-beats-out-fellow-former-nfl-backs-for-riders-roster-spot/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/cutting-vets-riders-will-motivate-players-remain/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/chris-jones-makes-tough-necessary-football-decisions/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/11/3down-green-cast-special-place-hell-cuts-season-preview/#comments
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-season-preview-1.4703022
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-saskatchewan-roughriders-season-win-total/

http://nationalpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/2018-saskatchewan-roughriders-are-hoping-to-repeat-history/wcm/848b5097-b29f-41fe-97fb-14a20e4f8121
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-saskatchewan-roughriders-need-know/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/15/six-predictions-2018-saskatchewan-roughriders/#comments

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Calgary
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/stampeders-open-cfl-season-with-more-questions-than-answers-1.4703008
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-british-columbia-lions-season-win-total/

https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-calgary-stampeders-need-know/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/15/third-times-charm/#comments

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Edmonton
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/eskimos-aim-to-hoist-grey-cup-at-home-in-2018-1.4702805
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-edmonton-eskimos-season-win-total/

https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2018-cfl-season-preview-edmonton-eskimos-need-know/

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British Columbia
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/buono-not-thinking-about-end-of-hall-of-fame-career-just-yet-1.4702599
https://www.getmoresports.com/2018-cfl-odds-british-columbia-lions-season-win-total/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/16/hervey-uses-unique-cost-cutting-plan-in-lions-rebuilding-effort/#comments

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Week 1 picks
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/12/weekly-predictor-nye-makes-first-picks-2018/
https://pickem.cfl.ca
https://cflpowerrankings.wordpress.com/2018/06/11/cfl-week-1-picks/
https://www.getmoresports.com/cfl-betting-odds-week-1-preview-picks/
https://thegruelingtruth.net/podcast/cfl-weekly-pickem-show-week-1-w-cfl-legend-robert-drummond/

http://3downnation.com/2018/06/14/3down-cfl-picks-lets-get-thing-started-already/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2018/06/14/slam-dunk-picks-makin-money-on-the-2018-cfl-season/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/06/13/cfl-ca-writers-make-week-1-picks/
http://www.rodpedersen.com/2018/06/week-1-cfl-picks-2018.html
https://www.tsn.ca/risky-business-week-1-in-the-cfl-1.314185

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