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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/02/insider-talk-arbuckle-vs-bethel-thompson-raiches-promotion-2021-cfl-season/

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Chris Edwards has signed with Toronto.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/argos-sign-versatile-strong-side-linebacker-defensive-back-chris-edwards/

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Edmonton lost C$7.1 million last year.  I would like to see a bit of a breakdown explaining how the teams could lose so much money without playing.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/11/edmonton-football-team-posts-7-1-million-loss-in-2020/

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Duron Carter will coach high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, this year.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/12/former-cfl-star-duron-carter-hired-by-north-palm-beach-prep/

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Toronto announced its coaching staff for 2021.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/14/argonauts-unveil-2021-coaching-staff/

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Jalen Saunders was in a big car accident.  No word yet on whether he will be able to return.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/16/scary-car-crash-puts-cfl-receiver-jalen-saunders-in-hospital/

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted the entire 2013 Rider team for winning the Grey Cup.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/20/2013-grey-cup-champion-saskatchewan-roughriders-inducted-into-saskatchewan-sports-hall-of-fame/

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Santino Filoso here discusses what he considers to be Ottawa's 14 most impressive single-game performances.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/23/the-most-impressive-single-game-performances-in-ottawa-football-history/

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The league is currently planning to start the season August 5.  BC has notified its players to begin quarantining July 2.
https://3downnation.com/2021/05/26/lions-telling-players-to-start-quarantining-july-2-for-training-camp-in-kamloops-report/

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The Board of Governors will have a conference call Monday (June 14) to make a definite decision to begin the season August 5.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/08/cfl-schedules-june-14-board-of-governors-call-to-vote-on-proposed-august-5-season-start-date/
https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-league-board-of-governors-expected-to-vote-on-aug-5-season-start-date-1.1651418

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This week's gossip.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/09/insider-talk-usfls-effect-on-the-cfl-mcleod-bethel-thompsons-bonus-trivel-pintos-charge/

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Here is a great link for bios of this year's Hall of Fame inductees.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/13/canadian-football-hall-fame-unveils-class-2021/

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Here are roundups of this year's rosters and free agent signings.
https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/
https://www.cfl.ca/category/2021-free-agency/

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The season previews have begun!
https://www.cfl.ca/category/season-preview/

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The union has approved amendments to the collective bargaining agreement relevant to this year's unusual circumstances such as quarantining and the shortened season.
https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-league-players-association-passes-cba-amendments-for-2021-1.1652686
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/10/cflpa-releases-statement-on-ratification-of-amended-cba/

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"Happy Dominion Day!" as Lord Grey used to say.

The league has released its 2021 schedule.  No exhibition games!
https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/2021/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/15/circle-calendars-cfl-releases-2021-schedule/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/comeback-szn-cfl-finalizes-schedule-for-shortened-2021-season/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-schedule-2021-aug-5-opener-1.6066300
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/16/landrys-5-takeaways-cfl-schedule-release/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/roar-restored-by-the-shore-wild-west-showdowns-highlight-bc-lions-2021-schedule/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/cowtown-countdown-stampeders-2021-schedule-features-two-visits-from-riders/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-unveil-2021-schedule-including-season-opening-grey-cup-rematch/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/elks-season-is-open-edmonton-etches-2021-schedule/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/ticats-know-trail-to-108th-grey-cup-in-hamilton-with-2021-schedule/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/return-of-the-riders-saskatchewan-sets-out-2021-regular-season-schedule/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/seven-thoughts-on-the-redblacks-2021-schedule/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/19/argonauts-politely-challenged-by-tough-early-schedule-pinball/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/15/oleary-5-games-watch-2021-schedule/

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As expected, qu9ite a number of guys are deciding to retire.  The biggest names are Brad Sinopoli and Derek Dennis.
https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/15/redblacks-move-star-receiver-jalen-saunders-to-retired-list-following-car-accident/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/kicker-justin-medlock-not-expected-to-return-for-bombers-canadian-rookie-liegghio-to-assume-role/

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The latest gossip.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/insider-talk-cfl-revenue-sharing-player-retirements-riders-quarterbacks/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/30/insider-talk-calgarys-receivers-american-draft-sloppy-football/

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The ballots for this year's College Football Hall of Fame election are out, and the names of both Matt Dunigan and Michael Bishop are on them!
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/12/michael-bishop-matt-dunigan-among-cfl-stars-nominated-for-2022-college-football-hall-of-fame-induction-vote/

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Many Edmonton fans continue to prefer the name Eskimos.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/12/a-lot-of-hate-has-been-directed-natan-obeds-way-for-speaking-out-against-former-edmonton-football-team-name/

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John Hodge has composed an all-time all-star team made up of Canadian players.

Offence
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/13/o-canada-the-cfls-all-time-roster-of-canadians-offence/

Defence
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/19/o-canada-the-cfls-all-time-roster-of-canadians-defence/

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Calgary has finalized its coaching staff.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/stamps-add-ex-alouettes-defensive-coordinator-bob-slowik-to-coaching-staff/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/17/stamps-round-2021-coaching-staff/

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This year's Vanier Cup Final will be in Quebec City.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/laval-named-host-of-the-56th-vanier-cup-championship/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/17/laval-host-56th-vanier-cup-championship/

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Craig Dickinson expects that many players will be out of shape after not playing for more than a year and a half, so he anticipates that there will some surprising names that get cut.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/17/riders-hc-craig-dickenson-predicts-surprise-cuts-warns-unprepared-players-are-not-going-to-last-training-camp/

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Take a look at this video of Edmonton's Shai Ross!
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/elks-receiver-shai-ross-performs-insane-mid-air-oreo-dunk-in-viral-video/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/18/youll-never-dunk-oreo-way-shai-ross/

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Rick Mohr has passed away at 61.  RIP.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/argos-saddened-by-passing-of-1983-cfl-all-star-rick-mohr/

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In honor of their 75th anniversary, Calgary's jerseys will be similar to their originals.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/18/stampeders-unveil-new-75th-anniversary-jerseys/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/18/need-see-stampeders-new-jerseys/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/18/stamps-75th-jersey-the-tradition-will-continue/

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Many more team previews since the last time.
https://www.cfl.ca/videos/analysis/

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I hope everyone is enjoying his extra day off!

Let's continue with the recently announced retirements.  I think that Winnipeg is going to miss Justin Medlock.
https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/27/ten-cfl-players-you-forgot-retired/
Chad Geter (to join the US Air Force!)
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/21/riders-defensive-lineman-chad-geter-retires-to-join-united-states-air-force/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/21/roughriders-sign-terrell-jana-two-others/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/22/one-time-most-outstanding-offensive-lineman-derek-dennis-decides-not-to-play-for-elks-in-2021/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/22/derek-dennis-announces-will-not-play-2021/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/elks-canadian-defensive-lineman-evan-machibroda-placed-on-retirement-list/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/elks-add-trio-draft-picks-add-derek-dennis-2-retired-list/
https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-elks-derek-dennis-retired-1.1659114
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/two-time-grey-cup-champion-and-star-canadian-receiver-brad-sinopoli-retires-from-the-cfl/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/24/what-brad-sinopoli-meant-to-ottawa-and-how-the-redblacks-move-forward-without-the-canadian-star/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/ferguson-celebrating-cfl-treasure-brad-sinopoli/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/steinbergs-mmqb-truly-remarkable-career-brad-sinopoli/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-ottawa-redblacks-brad-sinopoli-retires-1.1658984
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/24/longtime-ticats-defensive-back-courtney-stephen-announces-retirement/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/24/courtney-stephen-announces-retirement-cfl/
https://www.tsn.ca/hamilton-tiger-cats-courtney-stephen-retires-1.1659614
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/24/roughriders-offensive-lineman-takoby-cofield-retires-from-the-cfl/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/25/canadian-receiver-anthony-parker-retires-from-edmonton-elks/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/28/riders-perennial-all-star-ol-brendon-labatte-will-not-play-in-2021/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/29/the-riders-will-miss-saskie-offensive-lineman-brendon-labatte/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/riders-ol-labatte-miss-2021-season/
https://www.tsn.ca/CFL/video/the-ask-has-never-been-bigger-and-the-reward-has-never-been-less~2232732
https://www.tsn.ca/saskatchewan-roughriders-brendon-labatte-out-2021-1.1661360
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/22/natey-adjei-one-six-als-players-retire-seven-released/
https://www.tsn.ca/natey-adjei-retires-cfl-montreal-alouettes-1.1658684
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/taylor-loffler-announces-retirement-cfl/
https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-db-taylor-loffler-retires-from-cfl-1.1658777
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/23/elks-announce-stafford-returns-edmonton-elliott-retires/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/stamps-add-aaron-peck-tavaris-barnes-retired-list/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/29/ticats-sign-four-americans-announce-six-others-retired/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/30/elks-announce-three-retirements/
https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-elks-forrest-hightower-retires-1.1662393

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Sask lost C$7.5 million in 2020.  As always, I would like to know what these teams spent their money on when not playing.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/saskatchewan-roughriders-lose-7-5-million-in-2020-amid-covid-19-pandemic/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/23/heavy-losses-were-expected-for-riders-following-cancelled-2020-season/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/roughriders-revenue-loss-pandemic-1.6081933

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The City of Ottawa is considering demolishing the northside stands of Lansdowne/TD Place.  I prefer to sit in the upper deck, so I was always a southsider.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/25/northside-sucks-city-staff-recommends-demolition-of-north-side-stands-at-td-place/

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Ricky Collins, Jr., and Dexter McCoil have signed with Toronto.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/28/argos-convince-1000-yard-receiver-ricky-collins-jr-to-come-out-of-retirement/
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/28/versatile-defensive-star-dexter-mccoil-signs-with-argos/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/28/argos-sign-ricky-collins-jr-dexter-mccoil-sr-one/
https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-argonauts-wr-ricky-collins-jr-dexter-mccoil-sr-1.1661129

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Pat Steinberg looks at the biggest free agent moves since the end of 2019.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/14/steinbergs-mmqb-biggest-fa-departures-east/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/21/steinbergs-mmqb-biggest-departures-west/

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Chad Rempel has signed with Edmonton.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/21/elks-sign-veteran-ls-chad-rempel/

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That's it through June 30.  More soon.

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Time to catch up!

Mike Reilly has asked to be called Michael.  His mother died, and she never liked the name Mike.
https://3downnation.com/2021/06/30/dont-call-him-mike-michael-reilly-honours-late-mother-with-name-change/

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More retirements.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/01/martin-bedard-retires-following-eleven-seasons-with-alouettes/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/01/long-time-alouette-martin-bedard-announces-retirement/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/01/canadian-linebackers-nick-shortill-nelkas-kwemo-planning-to-retire-for-argos/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/02/canadian-running-back-wayne-moore-retires-from-b-c-lions/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/03/redblacks-offensive-linemen-alex-mateas-nolan-macmillan-leaning-towards-retirement/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/03/canadian-offensive-lineman-alex-mateas-formally-announces-retirement-at-age-30/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/05/former-first-round-draft-pick-alex-fontana-will-not-play-for-redblacks-in-2021/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/canadian-receiver-felix-faubert-lussier-retires-from-the-cfl/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/edmonton-elks-offensive-tackle-tommie-draheim-planning-to-retire/

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The season previews are starting to roll in!
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/05/steinbergs-mmqb-1-training-camp-question-every-west-team/

Saskatchewan
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/04/riders-unveil-training-camp-roster-new-player-numbers/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.1666896

Hamilton
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/01/2021-team-preview-hamilton-tiger-cats/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/01/staying-continuity-key-tiger-cats/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/07/ferguson-roster-questions-ticats-ahead-camp/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.1664180

Winnipeg
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/02/continuity-key-bombers-stout-defence-ready-2021/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.1663971

Edmonton
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/05/secondary-boost-elks-defence-seeks-growth-21/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/06/forever-unfinished-work-harris-seeks-improvement/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-edmonton-elks-1.1665449

BC
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/05/excitement-level-heating-reilly-ahead-training-camp/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-b-c-lions-1.1667671

Calgary
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-calgary-stampeders-1.1664568

Montreal
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-montreal-alouettes-1.1665383

Toronto
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-toronto-argonauts-1.1667249

Ottawa
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-season-primer-ottawa-redblacks-1.1668069

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The Argos have hired Rich Stubler as an "advisor."  I love Stubler, but is he there to breathe down the necks of the coaches?
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/argonauts-hire-longtime-cfl-coach-rich-stubler/

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The league has ended its discussions with the XFL, thank goodness.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/xfl-discussions-with-the-cfl-did-not-ultimately-lead-to-a-collaboration/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/edmonton-elks-pleased-cfl-discussions-with-xfl-have-ended/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/cfl-and-xfl-jointly-decide-not-pursue-any-formal-arrangements/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/opinion-xfl-was-never-the-answer-to-cfls-problems/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-xfl-drop-partnership-talks-1.6093035
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-xfl-end-talks-for-potential-partnership-1.1664902

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/07/insider-talk-young-quarterbacks-player-retirements-quan-brays-suspension/

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Opening Day is coming up - August 5.  I expect to see some good season previews, which I will post promptly while I catch up with the other news.

League
https://www.tsn.ca/2021-cfl-season-kickoff-guide-1.1673760
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/steinbergs-mmqb-wests-intriguing-players/

Calgary
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/07/mitchell-stamps-receivers-im-really-confident-guys/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/09/battle-tested-3-key-defensive-veterans-calgary/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/26/six-thoughts-on-stamps-training-camp/

Winnipeg
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/looking-bombers-hoping-go-back-back/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/09/2021-team-preview-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/collaros-hopes-thrive-w-full-camp-winnipeg/

Montreal
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/way-montreal-looking-defence/

BC
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/12/lions-not-taking-camp-for-granted/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/20/balancing-act-cooper-looks-emerge-lions-offence/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/27/lions-o-line-working-let-reilly-offence-thrive/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/michael-reilly-has-high-expectations-after-lions-allowed-league-worst-58-sacks-in-2019/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/new-names-to-know-for-2021-training-camp-b-c-lions/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/16/b-c-lions-offensive-line-enters-2021-with-a-chip-on-their-shoulders-as-ol-coach-kelly-bates-forges-new-group-identity/

Sask
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/12/looking-repeat-keys-success-fajardo-riders-offence/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/major-questions-facing-the-riders-ahead-of-the-2021-cfl-season/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/20/its-cody-fajardo-and-the-rest-riders-looking-for-quarterbacks-behind-starter-to-separate/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/22/loaded-group-of-canadian-receivers-going-to-make-life-tough-for-riders-decision-makers-with-roster-cuts-looming/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/25/main-takeaway-for-craig-dickenson-from-riders-green-and-white-scrimmage-they-werent-ready-to-play-football/

Hamilton
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/13/tiger-cats-riding-explosive-offensive-attack-21/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/position-battles-that-arent-qb-to-watch-at-ticats-training-camp/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/ticats-quarterback-competition-not-bigger-than-the-game-dane-evans/

Toronto
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/16/pick-poison-argos-brass-will-evaluate-deep-offence/

Ottawa
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/redeem-team-redblacks-offence-looks-serve-crow/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/06/redblacks-general-manager-marcel-desjardins-sends-strong-message-to-doubters-well-prove-you-wrong/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/the-definitive-ottawa-redblacks-training-camp-primer/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/redblacks-unveil-training-camp-roster-new-player-numbers/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/redblacks-season-ticket-renewal-rate-at-96-97-percent-of-what-it-was-before-covid-19-pandemic/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/14/heres-what-ottawas-revamped-offensive-line-looks-like-in-training-camp/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/24/six-things-weve-learned-so-far-from-redblacks-training-camp/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/27/paul-lapolice-doing-things-differently-in-first-training-camp-as-head-coach-since-2012/

Edmonton
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/22/little-things-elks-offence-new-appreciation-game/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/edmonton-elks-embracing-change-fueling-competition-as-training-camp-opens/

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Let's go back to July 8, and see how many headlines we can find.

Michael Soles has died of ALS at only 54.  RIP.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/cfl-als-mourn-passing-michael-soles/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/alouettes-mourn-loss-of-a-true-soldier-following-passing-of-fb-michael-soles/
https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-former-alouettes-rb-soles-dies-from-als-at-age-54-1.1665645

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An extraordinary number of guys are suffering torn Achilles tendons, which means they will probably be out for the year.  The Riders lost four guys on one day!
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/08/four-riders-including-dean-suffer-achilles-injuries-ahead-camp/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/four-riders-suffer-achilles-injuries-during-standard-thursday-workout-including-two-starters-second-overall-draft-pick/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/four-season-ending-achilles-injuries-gut-shot-for-riders-head-coach-craig-dickenson/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/it-was-straight-out-of-a-movie-riders-qb-cody-fajardo-was-on-field-when-four-teammates-hit-turf-with-achilles-tears/
https://www.tsn.ca/saskatchewan-roughriders-achilles-injuries-cfl-1.1665640
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/08/roughriders-linebacker-larry-dean-suffers-torn-achilles-at-mosaic-stadium/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/13/riders-lb-larry-dean-undergoes-surgery-on-torn-achilles-to-start-the-road-to-recovery/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/argos-trade-db-darby-bombers/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/bombers-db-mercy-maston-suffers-season-ending-torn-achilles/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/28/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lose-receiver-blake-jackson-to-torn-achilles/

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More retirements.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/10/starting-offensive-tackle-nila-kasitati-announces-retirement-from-calgary-stampeders/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/10/stamps-offensive-lineman-nila-kasitati-announces-retirement/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/ticats-centre-mike-filer-announces-retirement/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/veteran-centre-mike-filer-announces-retirement-after-eight-seasons-with-tiger-cats-1.6108124
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/fan-favourite-and-longtime-ticats-canadian-ol-mike-filer-retires-from-the-cfl/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/09/elks-make-roster-moves-day-camp-opens-draheim-retires/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/11/als-announce-lauzon-seguin-retires-sign-three-players-roster/

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Former Chicago receiver Cam Meredith is trying to make the Bombers roster.  He was good for the Bears until he hurt his ACL.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/former-nfl-star-cam-meredith-taking-aggressive-approach-to-making-blue-bombers-roster/

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Denver spent its 2016 first round pick on QB Paxton Lynch.  He is now trying to make the Riders roster.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/11/riders-offensive-coordinator-jason-maas-wont-put-bust-label-on-former-first-round-nfl-qb-paxton-lynch/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/paxton-lynch-very-excited-to-be-with-riders-absolutely-wants-to-return-to-nfl/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/13/paxton-lynch-wants-to-use-cfl-as-rebound-into-long-successful-career-in-the-nfl/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/15/cauz-paxton-lynch-sticks-cfl/
https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-lynch-the-latest-former-nfl-first-round-quarterback-trying-to-revive-career-in-the-cfl-1.1667729

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Damon Allen will be an assistant coach with Las Vegas this year.
https://www.tsn.ca/damon-allen-hoping-to-launch-coaching-career-with-raiders-1.1670846
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/hall-of-fame-quarterback-damon-allen-to-coach-raiders-as-part-of-diversity-initiative/

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This year's wildfires are causing air-quality problems for the camps of BC, Edmonton and Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/12/rick-campbell-conditions-really-good-thus-far-but-wildfires-remain-a-factor-in-b-c-training-camp/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/17/elks-head-coach-jaime-elizondo-cancels-scrimmage-as-wildfire-smoke-looms-in-edmonton/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/20/cflpa-forces-league-to-cancel-bombers-practice-due-to-poor-air-quality-from-forest-fires/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/28/b-c-lions-cancel-wednesday-practice-due-to-poor-air-quality/

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/14/insider-talk-saskatchewans-achilles-tears-expensive-o-lines-are-xfl-talks-really-dead/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/insider-talk-derek-dennis-contract-bombers-argos-trade-co-gm-paul-lapolice/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/28/insider-talk-naaman-roosevelts-release-terran-vaughns-shoulder-hamiltons-left-tackle/

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In a surprise move, Toronto traded DB Alden Darby to Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/bombers-acquire-veteran-defensive-back-alden-darby-in-trade-with-argos/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/23/alden-darby-winnipeg-way-fits/

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Derek Dennis has walked back from his decision to retire, but he doesn't to honor the contract he signed with Edmonton.  He wants the Elks to trade or release him.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/19/derek-dennis-wants-the-edmonton-elks-to-release-or-trade-him-report/

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Tyler Crapigna immediately signed with Winnipeg (who need to replace the recently retired Justin Medlock) upon being let go by Montreal.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/als-release-national-kicker-tyler-crapigna/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/20/bombers-sign-kicker-tyler-crapigna/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/20/blue-bombers-signing-canadian-kicker-tyler-crapigna/

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Checking Down

July 10 
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/10/checking-news-notes-day-1-tc/

July 16
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/16/checking-news-notes-training-camp/

July 22
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/22/checking-latest-news-training-camp/

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Here is the running tally of the guys who have been let go.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/19/taking-shape-tracking-roster-cuts-across-cfl/

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That takes us through July 20 plus a little extra,  More soon.

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Let's see if we can get caught up with the headlines.

Edmonton cut Kenny Stafford in a surprise move.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/21/elks-release-receiver-kenny-stafford/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/edmonton-elks-release-veteran-receiver-kenny-stafford/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/elizondo-elks-released-kenny-stafford-because-he-was-not-a-cultural-fit/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/25/kenny-stafford-responds-to-jaime-elizondo-saying-he-wasnt-a-cultural-fit-with-elks/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/29/kenny-stafford-jaime-elizondo-attacking-my-character-was-a-low-blow/

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Chuck McMann has died at 70.  RIP.  I saw him play for the Als in the '78 and '79 Grey Cup Finals.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/21/cfl-stampeders-mourn-loss-chuck-mcmann/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/chuck-mcmann-who-won-grey-cups-as-cfl-player-and-coach-passes-away-at-the-age-of-70-1.6111865
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/21/b-c-lions-mourn-the-loss-of-former-special-teams-coordinator-chuck-mcmann/

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The Elks unveiled this year's green jersey.  Not much change,
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/22/edmonton-elks-unveil-new-jerseys-for-2021/

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James Wilder, Jr., has come out of retirement to join the Elks.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/23/running-back-james-wilder-jr-setting-the-standard-in-elks-training-camp-after-brief-retirement/

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The Als cut Naaman Roosevelt.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/26/alouettes-release-former-riders-1000-yard-receiver-naaman-roosevelt/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/alouettes-release-wr-roosevelt-14-others/

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Doug Falconer has died at 69.  RIP.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/29/redblacks-offer-condolences-following-passing-of-former-gee-gees-star-hollywood-producer-doug-falconer/

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Lin-J Shell has died at only 39.  RIP.
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/29/former-cfl-all-star-lin-j-shell-has-passed-away-at-39/
https://www.tsn.ca/former-cfler-lin-j-shell-dead-at-39-1.1675273

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Sid Spiegel, one of the Als' owners, has died.  RIP.  It looks to me like he was the money behind the new ownership group, so there may be problems ahead for the Als.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/30/als-cfl-statements-passing-team-co-owner-sid-spiegel/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/30/alouettes-co-owner-sid-spiegel-has-passed-away/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl

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Sask's Friday opener is sold out.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/30/riders-home-opener-sold/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/30/roughriders-announce-sellout-for-august-6-home-opener-at-mosaic-stadium/

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The Redblacks revealed this year's uniforms.  
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/31/redblacks-unveil-new-jerseys/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/31/breaking-plaid-redblacks-unveil-new-uniforms-ahead-of-2021-season/
https://3downnation.com/2021/07/31/new-era-gets-passing-grade-with-ottawas-new-look/

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I was reminded this week that Trevor Harris is 35, and one of the oldest players in the league.
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/01/elks-franchise-qb-trevor-harris-delves-further-into-the-tb12-method-to-prolong-cfl-career/

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Calvin McCarty has returned from retirement to sign with Calgary.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/25/stamps-pull-rb-calvin-mccarty-retirement/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl

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Sask's Tim Williams tore his Achilles tendon.  That makes five for the Riders.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/26/riders-tim-williams-tears-achilles-sterling-shippy-breaks-foot/

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The Argos cut Terrell Sinkfield.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/28/argos-release-wr-sinkfield-dl-ollie-4-others/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl

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The final training camp cuts have been made.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/07/31/ferguson-landing-spots-surprise-cuts/

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Power Rankings!
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/02/3downnation-power-rankings-grey-cup-rematch-features-cfls-two-top-teams/

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Season previews.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/02/steinbergs-mmqb-bold-predictions-2021/

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All caught up!

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Season Previews
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/03/3downnation-contributors-fearlessly-predict-the-2021-cfl-standings/
https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/cfl-west-division-preview-blue-bombers-look-repeat-long-layoff/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-back-in-action-players-to-keep-eye-this-season-1.6128088

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Week 1 picks
https://freepicks.picksandparlays.net/cfl/toronto-argonauts-at-calgary-stampeders-8721-cfl-picks-and-predictions
https://freepicks.picksandparlays.net/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-at-edmonton-elks-8721-cfl-picks-and-predictions
https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-prediction-8-5-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html
https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-prediction-8-6-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html
https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/toronto-argonauts-vs-calgary-stampeders-prediction-8-7-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html
https://www.docsports.com/free-picks/cfl/2021/ottawa-redblacks-vs-edmonton-elks-prediction-8-7-2021-cfl-pick-tips-and-odds.html

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Power Rankings
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/footballs-back-week-1-power-rankings/

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The Ticats will produce their own radio show for CHML and the internet - five hours each gameday!
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/tiger-cats-launch-ticats-audio-network/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/03/ticats-hire-rj-broadhead-and-luke-tasker-as-radio-broadcast-team-for-2021-season/

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The league has announced a cancellation policy in case of covid problems.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/cfl-moves-prevent-game-cancellations-due-covid-19/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-announces-covid-cancellation-policy/

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The league and the union have agreed to amen the collective bargaining agreement for this year.
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/03/comprehensive-collective-bargaining-agreement-amendments-for-2021-cfl-season/

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TSN's Top 50 Players.  Speedy Banks is #1.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/03/banks-headlines-tsns-top-50-players-2021/

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/04/insider-talk-elizondos-culture-fit-torontos-free-agent-signings-boyko-starting-at-tackle-for-riders/

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Season Previews
https://www.themaineedge.com/sports/three-down-renown-a-2021-cfl-season-preview
https://thegruelingtruth.com/football/cfl/2021-cfl-season-and-week-1-predictions/
https://www.cfl.ca/crash-course-everything-need-know-ahead-week-1/
https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-s-kickoff-buckle-up-for-a-cfl-season-unlike-any-other-1.1678046
https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/cfl-west-division-preview-blue-bombers-look-repeat-long-layoff/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/02/steinbergs-mmqb-bold-predictions-2021/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/04/3downnation-contributors-fearlessly-predict-2021-cfl-award-winners/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/05/ten-way-too-early-candidates-for-most-outstanding-rookie-in-2021/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/what-to-expect-from-the-edmonton-elks-in-2021/
https://www.tsn.ca/bo-levi-mitchell-leads-a-calgary-stampeders-lineup-with-a-lot-of-new-faces-1.1677657
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-back-in-action-players-to-keep-eye-this-season-1.6128088
https://pifflespodcast.com

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ESPN will again carry every game this year, but almost every one will be on their internet channel ESPN+.  ESPN+ is $5.99 per month, cancel anytime.

Here is the schedule.
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/04/espn-unveils-cfl-schedule-for-american-television-audience/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/04/espn-networks-espn-carry-entire-2021-cfl-season/

SiriusXM will also carry every game.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/04/siriusxm-canada-carry-every-cfl-game-2023-season/

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Week 1 picks
https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/08/05/cfl-beat-128/
https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/2021-cfl-standings-and-week-1-predictions/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/05/3downnation-cfl-picks-holy-crap-theres-football/
https://rodpedersen.com/wednesday-commentary-the-picks-are-in/
https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/#273
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/04/weekly-predictor-nye-makes-week-1-picks-2/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/05/the-cfl-is-back-in-2021/
https://www.tricitynews.com/national-sports/ticats-blue-bombers-to-open-cfls-return-minus-some-notable-performers-due-to-injury-4194056
https://edmontonsun.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-elks/jones-fresh-faces-abound-in-cfl-week-1-including-on-the-elks
https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/sports/football/new-head-coaches-familiar-qbs-but-do-elks-or-redblacks-hold-the-advantage-100621199/

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Week 1 game notes
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/05/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-1/

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Power Rankings
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-power-rankings-week-1

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Here is a new book about the Bombers' 2019 championship season - Against All Odds.
https://winnipegsun.com/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-bluebombers/relive-the-ride-sun-commemorates-bombers-2019-championship-with-new-book

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Week 1 recaps

Nobody had played in over 600 days, and there were no pre-season games, so the quality of play was somewhat sloppy as you might expect.  A number of passes were dropped that should have been caught.  The defenses looked better than the offenses.

The pundits last week wondered if the Ticats could go undefeated, and if the Redblacks would go winless.  Surprise!  The Ticats lost, and the Redblacks won.

History was made.  BC's backup QB is a Canadian rookie named Nathan Rourke.  Michael Reilly's elbow or shoulder is sore, so Rourke started.  The CFL corporation was founded in 1958, and for the first time since then a Canadian rookie quarterback started his first game as a pro.

https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/steinbergs-mmqb-observations-week-1/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/landrys-5-takeaways-week-1-3/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/10/start-vs-sit-feeling-rosters-week-1/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/10/cauz-went-0-4-picks-soul-isnt-crushed/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/six-players-who-can-make-the-ottawa-redblacks-a-playoff-team/
https://rodpedersen.com/50379-2/

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Winnipeg 19....Hamilton 6
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6134/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-hamilton-tiger-cats-winnipeg-blue-bombers-recap-1.6131631
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/ticats-offence-tantalizes-to-start-terrible-to-finish-in-2021-season-opening-loss-to-bombers/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/bombers-bash-ticats-on-banner-night-at-ig-field-17-other-thoughts/

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Sask 33....BC 29
Sask took a quick 31-0 lead, and then held on to win.
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6135/bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/06/canadian-qb-nathan-rourke-starts-in-place-of-injured-michael-reilly-against-riders/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/the-good-the-bad-and-the-dumb-from-the-riders-33-29-win-over-the-b-c-lions/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/quarterback-chaos-and-eight-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-loss-in-regina/

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Toronto 23....Calgary 20
Calgary is now the league's youngest team.
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6136/toronto-argonauts-vs-calgary-stampeders/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/07/mcleod-bethel-thompson-outduels-bo-levi-mitchell-as-argos-sink-stamps/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/bo-levi-mitchell-felt-stampeders-gift-wrapped-win-to-argos/

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Ottawa 16....Edmonton 12
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6137/ottawa-redblacks-vs-edmonton-elks/
https://www.tsn.ca/ottawa-redblacks-defensive-plays-edmonton-elks-week-1-1.1679345
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/ottawas-defence-dominates-as-redblacks-upset-elks/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/redblacks-put-the-l-in-elks-and-11-other-thoughts-on-ottawas-upset-win-in-edmonton/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/elks-suffer-failure-to-launch-10-other-thoughts-on-edmontons-spoiled-season-opener/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/08/elks-self-combust-in-opener-and-10-thoughts-on-the-biggest-miracle-in-a-long-time/

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Week 1 Plays of the Week
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/defence-dominates-in-the-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/

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Week 1 QB Index
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/10/qb-index-showing-week-1/

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Power Rankings
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/09/3downnation-power-rankings-shuffling-the-deck-after-just-one-week/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-2021-power-rankings-week-2
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/09/power-rankings-come-winnipeg/

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The staff at 3DownNation will track this year's MOP candidates.
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/10/mop-watch-mcbeth-leads-week-1-most-outstanding-player-rankings/

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/11/insider-talk-player-vaccinations-global-kickers-potential-gm-hires/

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Week 2 picks
http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/08/11/cfl-week-2-preview/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/11/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-2-picks/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/11/weekly-predictor-betting-argonauts/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/11/editors-desk-week-2-horizon/

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Week 2 Recaps

For the first time since 1966, both Edmonton and Calgary have started the year 0-2, as has Hamilton.

https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/steinbergs-mmqb-19-breakout-stars-continuing-shine/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/landrys-5-takeaways-week-2-4/
https://rodpedersen.com/out-of-the-tunnel-a-dead-heat/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/17/start-vs-sit-offensive-turning-point/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-inside-the-numbers-scoring-down-across-the-cfl-entering-week-3-1.1683283
https://www.tsn.ca/lions-reilly-roughriders-woodward-and-fajardo-capture-cfl-s-top-performer-honours-1.1682710
https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/16/upsets-and-surprises-in-cfl-week-2/

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BC 15....Calgary 9
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6138/bc-lions-vs-calgary-stampeders/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/calgary-bc-cfl-recap-august-12-1.6139337
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/13/bo-levi-mitchell-throws-career-worst-four-interceptions-in-loss-to-b-c-lions/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/13/reilly-dont-care-10-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-qb-switch-victory-overy-calgary/

This is Mitchell's first 0-2 start in his career.  And he broke his leg (fibula), so he will be out for a while.
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/17/bo-levi-mitchell-diagnosed-with-broken-leg-placed-on-six-game-injured-list/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/17/report-bo-levi-mitchell-broken-fibula-six-game-injured-list/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl

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Winnipeg 20...Toronto 7
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6139/toronto-argonauts-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/14/bombers-sail-over-boatmen-improve-to-2-0-16-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/14/four-reasons-why-the-toronto-argonauts-lost-in-winnipeg/

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Montreal 30....Edmonton 13
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6140/montreal-alouettes-vs-edmonton-elks/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/15/trevor-harris-came-pre-folded-nine-other-thoughts-on-edmontons-loss-to-montreal/

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Sask 30....Hamilton 8
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6141/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/15/the-good-the-bad-and-the-dumb-from-the-riders-30-8-win-over-the-ticats/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/15/no-excuse-football-team-after-being-tabbed-2021-grey-cup-favourites-ticats-suffer-nightmare-0-2-start/

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Week 2 Plays of the Week
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/picks-aplenty-in-the-week-2-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/

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Power Rankings
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/16/3downnation-power-rankings-calgary-is-bad-now/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/16/power-rankings-bombers-settling/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-2021-power-rankings-week-3

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QB Index
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/17/qb-index-winning-pivots-rising/

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/18/insider-talk-michael-oconnor-replaces-bo-montreals-debut-roosevelt-to-ottawa/

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Week 3 Picks
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/18/weekly-predictor-alouettes/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/18/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-3-picks/
http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/08/18/cfl-week-3-preview/

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BC businessman Amar Doman has purchased the Lions.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/18/new-era-lions-introduce-amar-doman-new-owner/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/18/the-new-owner-of-the-b-c-lions-is-amar-doman/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl
https://www.tsn.ca/dave-naylor-doman-s-introduction-a-big-win-for-the-cfl-1.1683236

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Lirim Hajrullahu has signed with Dallas.
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/18/lirim-hajrullahu-agrees-to-terms-with-dallas-cowboys-following-successful-workout/

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Last night I typed up a very long post, and then accidentally closed the window.  Tell me I'm not the first person to do that!

I'll get to Week 3 over the weekend, but for now, let's look at Week 4.

Thursday's Edmonton at Toronto game was postponed because 14 Elks tested positive for Covid-19.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/22/cfl-statement-elks-argonauts-game-thursday/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-edmonton-elks-two-more-positive-covid-19-tests-1.6150798

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Power Rankings
https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/23/cfl-power-rankings-week-3/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/23/power-rankings-riders-win/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/23/3downnation-power-rankings-riders-rise-to-the-top/

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Week 4 Picks
https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/08/26/cfl-beat-131/
https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-week-4-preview/
https://rileysportsblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/26/2021-cfl-week-4-predictions/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/26/editors-desk-open-door-week-4/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/25/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-4-picks/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/25/weekly-predictor-taking-tiger-cats/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/27/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-rick-campbell-exact-revenge-against-redblacks/
http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/08/25/cfl-week-4-preview/

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Week 4 game notes
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/26/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-week-4-4/

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QB Index
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/24/qb-index-week-strong-debuts/

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Nick Volpe has died at 95.  RIP.  I had the pleasure of sitting next to Nick at the 1978 Grey Cup.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/23/argos-mourn-passing-alumni-nick-volpe/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/nick-volpe-dies-at-95-led-argos-to-1950-mud-bowl-wini-1.6150662

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Dave Naylor preview
https://www.tsn.ca/naylor-s-kickoff-cfl-dealing-with-multiple-covid-concerns-1.1686544

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/25/insider-talk-player-vaccinations-covid-19-protocols-hamiltons-protection-problems/

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Week 4 Recap
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/landrys-5-takeaways-week-4-4/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/steinbergs-mmqb-quarter-mark-breakout-stars/
https://13thmansports.ca/2021/09/01/1o-way-too-early-cfl-predictions/

Hamilton 27....Montreal 10
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6147/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-montreal-alouettes/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-tiger-cats-aloutettes-week-4-august-2-recap-1.6156661
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/28/four-reasons-why-the-montreal-alouettes-lost-to-the-hamilton-tiger-cats/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/ticats-feast-on-fowl-to-earn-first-victory-of-2021-and-seven-other-thoughts/

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BC 24....Ottawa 12
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6148/bc-lions-vs-ottawa-redblacks/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/bc-lions-ottawa-redblacks-week-4-august-28-cfl-recap-1.6157272
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/lions-sing-an-ode-to-cottoy-eight-other-thoughts-on-b-c-s-win-over-ottawa/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/ottawas-home-woes-continue-13-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-the-lions/

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Winnipeg 18....Calgary 16
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6149/calgary-stampeders-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-calgary-stampeders-winnipeg-blue-bombers-week-4-1.6157658
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/29/liegghio-lifts-bombers-over-stamps-12-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/30/paredes-falls-just-short-of-walk-off-winner-nine-other-thoughts/

What an ending!  Here is the link to the video highlights.  Fast forward to the 5:30 mark, and see the last two minutes.
https://www.cfl.ca/games/6149/calgary-stampeders-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#videos

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Week 4 Plays of the Week
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/thomas-erlington-leaps-to-top-spot-in-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/

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Power Rankings
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/power-rankings-riding-labour-day-weekend/
https://13thmansports.ca/2021/08/31/cfl-power-rankings-week-4/
https://3downnation.com/2021/08/31/3downnation-power-rankings-ticats-make-massive-leap/

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QB Index
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/31/qb-index-setting-big-stage-ld-weekend/

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Naaman Roosevelt has signed with Winnipeg.
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/30/bombers-sign-veteran-wr-naaman-roosevelt/
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/02/mike-oshea-says-roosevelt-signing-is-about-overcoming-injuries-not-dropped-passes/

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/01/insider-talk-nfl-cuts-elks-covid-outbreak-riders-dl-micah-johnson-isnt-overrated/

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The Scouting Bureau has issued its fall rankings.
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/01/dontae-bull-tops-fall-cfl-scouting-bureau-rankings-for-2022-cfl-draft/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-s-top-20-list-fresno-state-ol-dontae-bell-1.1688519

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Week 6 picks
https://doorfliesopen.com/2021/09/09/cfl-beat-133/
http://17degreesports.com/index.php/2021/09/09/cfl-week-6-preview/
https://rodpedersen.com/week-6-cfl-picks/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/09/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-picks-week-6/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/09/editors-desk-time-week-6/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/08/weekly-predictor-confidence-tiger-cats/

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Power Rankings
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-5-power-rankings/
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/07/power-rankings-bombers-coming-top-spot/
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/07/3downnation-power-rankings-bombers-flying-above-everyone-else/

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QB Index
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/08/qb-index-labour-day-brings-change/

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Gossip!
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/08/insider-talk-moncrief-turns-down-riders-player-vaccinations-should-ottawa-trade-for-masoli/

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The teams have each released the names of ten players on their neg list.
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/09/cfl-teams-each-unveil-ten-negotiation-list-players-including-free-agent-nfl-qb-deshone-kizer/
https://www.tsn.ca/alabama-qb-bryce-young-cfl-negotiation-list-1.1691465

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Robert Wettenhal has died.  RIP.
https://www.tsn.ca/former-montreal-alouettes-owner-bob-wetenhall-has-died-1.1690467
https://www.cfl.ca/2021/09/06/cfl-statement-passing-former-alouettes-owner-bob-wetenhall/
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/06/former-montreal-alouettes-owner-bob-wetenhall-has-passed-away/
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/07/bob-wetenhalls-ownership-of-the-montreal-alouettes-was-a-labour-of-love/

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Derrick Moncrief has signed with Edmonton.
https://www.tsn.ca/derrick-moncrief-edmonton-elks-1.1690433
https://3downnation.com/2021/09/06/edmonton-elks-sign-former-riders-and-nfl-linebacker-derrick-moncrief/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/elks-sign-former-cfl-all-star-linebacker-derrick-moncrief/

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