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Every year I write Santa, asking for what all good little boys want - alcohol, tobacco and firearms. Maybe this will be the year!

Here is your chance to vote for the league's All-Decade team! https://3downnation.com/2019/12/17/introducing-the-3downnation-all-decade-cfl-team/ ***** 12/18 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/18/checking-news-notes-off-season-2/ ***** Team analyses Calgary https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/16/off-season-outlook-calgary-stampeders-2/ Montreal https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/18/off-season-outlook-montreal-alouettes-2/ Edmonton https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/19/off-season-outlook-edmonton-eskimos-2/ Sask https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/21/off-season-outlook-saskatchewan-roughriders-2/ ***** 2019 highlight videos Top 10 interceptions https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/16/top-10-interceptions-of-2019/ Top 10 catches https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/20/top-10-catches-of-2019/ Top 10 defensive plays https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/13/top-10-defensive-plays-of-2019/ Top 10 "What the ?!" moments https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/09/10-what-the-moments-from-2019/ ***** Each team revealed ten names from its neg list. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/17/cfl-reveals-list-10-negotiation-list-players-team-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/17/ferguson-two-names-know-teams-neg-list/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/17/cfl-teams-reveal-10-players-from-their-negotiation-lists-for-ncaa-bowl-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/jalen-hurts-devlin-hodges-headline-cfl-negotiation-lists-1.1414637 http://rodpedersen.com/out-of-the-tunnel-dissecting-the-neg-lists/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/22/a-whos-who-of-who-volume-two-getting-to-know-the-riders-neg-list/ ***** Ottawa has hired Mike Benevides to be its new DC, and Alex Suber to be its new receivers coach. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/17/redblacks-hire-mike-benevides-defensive-coordinator/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/20/redblacks-hire-alex-suber-receivers-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/17/redblacks-hire-mike-benevides-as-defensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/20/redblacks-hire-former-cfler-alex-suber-as-receivers-coach/ https://www.tsn.ca/ottawa-redblacks-add-mike-benevides-as-defensive-coordinator-1.1414645 https://www.tsn.ca/redblacks-add-former-cfl-defensive-back-alex-suber-as-receivers-coach-1.1416312 ***** Montreal has hired Marcel Bellefeuille to be its new OL coach. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/20/als-add-bellefeuille-staff-retain-slowik/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/20/alouettes-hire-marcel-bellefeuille-as-offensive-line-coach/ ***** Derek Taylor uses stats to analyze the 2019 season. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/22/cauz-details-2019-season-ft-derek-taylor/ ***** Dave Naylor reviews the 2019 season. https://www.tsn.ca/looking-back-at-a-memorable-year-for-canadian-football-1.1415817 ***** Nik's Top 10 teams of the decade https://lastwordoncanadianfootball.com/2019/12/19/top-10-cfl-teams-of-the-decade/ ***** Mike Moreale interview https://thegruelingtruth.com/podcast/after-the-gridiron-interview-with-retired-football-player-mike-morreale/

I got Journey to Bliss back then. I had an Olivia Newton-John 45 on Uni from 1971 of George Harrison's What is Life. Wasn't Strawberry Alarm Clock on Uni? And maybe Neil Diamond?

Brad, Lon is correct. John, thank you for telling us that the Reel to Reels sound OK.

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The league released the 2020 schedule today. https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/?season=2020 https://www.tsn.ca/2020-cfl-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.1229431 https://3downnation.com/2019/12/16/cfl-unveils-2020-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/16/complete-2020-cfl-schedule/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/16/details-of-the-saskatchewan-roughriders-2020-schedule/ ***** Toronto analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/15/off-season-outlook-toronto-argonauts-2/ ***** 2019 Top 10 offensive touchdowns https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/16/top-10-offensive-tds-of-2019/ ***** Free Agent analyses Western https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/16/free-agency-2020-west-division-breakdown/ Hamilton https://3downnation.com/2019/12/15/analyzing-the-ticats-free-agent-list/ ***** Cory Watson has retired, and will be an assistant coach at McGill. https://3downnation.com/2019/12/16/canadian-receiver-cory-watson-accepts-coaching-job-at-mcgill-university/

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The Eskimos have hired Scott Milanovich to be their new head coach. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-eskimos-scott-milanovich-cfl-1.5394411 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/12/eskimos-hire-scott-milanovich-22nd-head-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/12/official-eskimos-name-scott-milanovich-head-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/12/eskimos-want-to-close-in-on-scott-milanovich-as-head-coach/ ***** The Argos fired Corey Chamblin, and hired Ryan Dinwiddie to replace him. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts-ryan-dinwiddie-head-coach-cfl-1.5394595 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/12/report-argos-part-ways-corey-chamblin/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/12/argos-relieve-corey-chamblin-of-head-coach-duties/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/12/argos-to-hire-ryan-dinwiddie-to-be-head-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/12/ryan-dinwiddie-leaving-stampeders-for-mystery-team/ ***** Free Agent analyses https://3downnation.com/2019/12/12/true-north-football-podcast-episode-6-big-changes-to-cfl-free-agency/ Eastern https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/12/free-agency-2020-east-division-breakdown/ ***** 12/11 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/11/checking-news-notes-off-season/ ***** 2019 Top 10 performances https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/12/top-10-performances-of-2019/ ***** Analyses Ottawa https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/10/off-season-outlook-ottawa-redblacks-2/ BC https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/12/off-season-outlook-bc-lions-2/ ***** The Scouting Buireau released its Winter top 20 list of prospects. https://3downnation.com/2019/12/10/scouting-bureau-winter-edition-top-20-prospects-eligible-for-the-2020-cfl-draft/

And as promised... 2019 Vanier Cup U. Calgary Dinos 27....U. Montreal Carabins 13 https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/university/usports-vanier-cup-calgary-dinos-montreal-carabins-1.5371187 https://3downnation.com/2019/11/23/sinagra-leads-dinos-to-first-vanier-cup-title-since-1995/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/23/sinagra-leads-dinos-first-vanier-cup-title-since-1995/ Here are some articles I saved about the playoff games leading up to the Vanier Cup. https://3downnation.com/2019/11/09/acadia-axemen-chop-down-bishops-earn-loney-bowl-trophy/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/09/montreal-upsets-laval-in-quebec-city-hoist-dunsmore-cup-in-enemy-territory/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/09/mac-attack-no-1-western-melts-down-as-mcmaster-pulls-upset-for-yates-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/09/dinos-revenge-calgary-dominates-saskatchewan-in-hardy-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/15/usports-football-head-to-head-break-down-of-uteck-bowl-and-mitchell-bowl-combatants/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/16/usports-football-danny-maciocia-leads-montreal-carabins-to-the-vanier-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/16/dinos-defence-dominates-mcmaster-as-calgary-secures-spot-in-vanier-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/16/dinos-carabins-advance-55th-vanier-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/21/vanier-cup-grey-cup-pairing-in-the-works-must-happen-for-future-growth/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/21/usports-elo-ratings-and-vanier-cup-predictors/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/21/western-mustangs-qb-chris-merchant-wins-hec-crighton-trophy/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/22/ferguson-calgary-montreal-battle-vanier-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/22/ferguson-previewing-u-sports-vanier-cup/

As promised... 2019 Grey Cup Winnipeg 33....Hamilton 12 https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-grey-cup-winnipeg-blue-bombers-hamilton-tiger-cats-107-1.5371689 https://stats.cbc.ca/football/cfl/recap/80490 https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-grey-cup-winnipeg-blue-bombers-hamilton-tiger-cats-key-moments-1.5371807 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2646/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#/preview https://www.cfl.ca/games/2646/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers#/boxscore https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/24/game-capsule-all-scoring-plays-from-107th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle#188 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-grey-cup-winnipeg-airport-1.5372696 https://3downnation.com/2019/11/27/the-bombers-won-the-drought-is-done/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/29/a-sea-of-blue-and-gold-and-a-little-grey/ Justin Medlock tied the Grey Cup record with six field goals. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/24/medlock-ties-grey-cup-record-six-made-field-goals/ The Bombers are taking orders for Grey Cup Champions merchandise. https://www.thebomberstore.com https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/03/never-early-start-holiday-shopping/ Grey Cup Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/25/thiadric-brings-the-thunder-in-the-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ Take a look at this. https://3downnation.com/2019/12/01/bombers-fan-drinks-28-year-old-beer-to-celebrate-grey-cup-victory/ ***** 12/04 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/04/checking-eyes-coaches/ ***** Jason Maas has agreed to be Sask's new offensive coordinator. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/06/riders-name-jason-maas-offensive-coordinator/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/07/maas-want-opportunity-coach-one-day/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-roughriders-edmonton-head-coach-1.5386734 https://3downnation.com/2019/11/29/none-of-riders-assistant-coaches-under-contract-beyond-2019/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/05/riders-finalizing-contract-with-jason-maas-as-saskatchewans-offensive-coordinator/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-hire-jason-maas-as-new-offensive-coordinator ***** Jamie Nye has drawn up an all-star team of pending free agents. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/06/selecting-2019-cfl-free-agent-team/ ***** Paul LaPolice has agreed to become Ottawa's next head coach. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/07/report-reports-redblacks-name-lapolice-head-coach/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/paul-lapolice-ottawa-redblacks-1.5388492 https://3downnation.com/2019/11/27/redblacks-lions-ask-permission-to-interview-bombers-paul-lapolice/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/30/five-reasons-why-the-redblacks-coaching-vacancy-is-appealing/ ***** Flutie Flakes are back! https://3downnation.com/2019/12/04/start-your-day-right-with-fresh-flutie-flakes/

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I remember reading an interview with the drummer. He said that his arms ached because he had to play so loud to be heard next to the organs. Maybe Frankie Dunlop?

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BC has hired Rick Campbell to be their new head coach. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/bc-lions-new-head-coach-rick-campbell-cfl-1.5381323 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/02/lions-officially-name-rick-campbell-head-coach/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/12/02/rick-campbell-introduced-as-lions-new-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/02/lions-expected-to-name-rick-campbell-head-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2019/12/02/rick-campbell-is-the-safe-hire-but-hes-also-the-right-one-for-the-lions/ ***** 2019 season wrap-up https://doorfliesopen.com/2019/11/28/cfl-beat-110/ https://firstdownsportspodcast.com/2019/11/27/fds-cfl-is-this-it/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2019-rider-season-grades https://3downnation.com/2019/12/01/green-cast-its-business-time/

The "used - very good" set of The Original Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Chet Baker (2 CDs) is down to $3.84 + $3.99. https://www.amazon.com/Original-Quartet-Chet-Baker-2-CD/dp/B000007TFR/

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Brooks, I spent the fourth quarter knowing that if either team scored a field goal or a touchdown, I would win! Oh, well.

I promise I will put up Grey Cup and Vanier Cup links very soon. In the meantime, let's look at this week's news. The Eskimos fired Jason Maas. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/27/esks-part-ways-head-coach-jason-maas/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-eskimos-jason-maas-cfl-1.5375146 https://3downnation.com/2019/11/27/eskimos-gm-brock-sunderland-provides-reasons-for-decision-to-fire-jason-maas/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/27/sunderland-on-letting-maas-go-we-underachieved-as-a-team/ ***** The 2019 CFL All-Star team was announced. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/27/stars-aligned-2019-cfl-stars-unveiled/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/27/hey-now-2019-cfl-all-stars/ ***** The Arena Football League ceased operations, and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. https://3downnation.com/2019/11/28/arena-football-league-ceases-operations-files-for-bankruptcy/ ***** The XFL denied the Eskimos permission to interview Jaime Elizondo for its head coach position. https://3downnation.com/2019/11/28/xfl-denies-eskimos-permission-to-interview-jaime-elizondo/ ***** The league produced its complete list of pending free agents. https://www.cfl.ca/fa20/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/28/comprehensive-pending-2020-cfl-free-agent-list/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/30/three-free-agents-every-cfl-team-must-re-sign/ https://3downnation.com/2019/11/28/the-edmonton-eskimos-potential-2020-free-agent-list/ ***** Rob Maver has retired. https://3downnation.com/2019/11/28/calgary-stampeders-canadian-punter-rob-maver-retires/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/28/punter-rob-maver-retires-10-cfl-seasons/ ***** Many thousands attended the Bombers' parade. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-parade-livestream-winnipeg-1.5373522 https://3downnation.com/2019/11/29/a-sea-of-blue-and-gold-and-a-little-grey/ ***** The Argos released James Wilder, Jr., as per his request. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/25/argos-grant-wilder-jrs-request-release/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/james-wilder-jr-granted-release-request-cfl-1.5372953 ***** The Stampeders cut Dexter McCoil. There must be an unreported story there. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/25/stamps-add-three-canadians-release-mccoil/ ***** The XFL will use a ball with a unique grip, and with X's on the noses rather than circles. https://www.xfl.com/en-US/articles/football-official-release

Thanks Jeff! Ken, please tell us when your prize arrives, and what you spend it on!

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Does anyone remember the name of the website with about 12 jazz channels? I wonder if it is still up.

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John, the New Orleans radio stations of my youth abstained from songs of liberal politics. So A Change is Gonna Come, Eve of Destruction, Abraham, Martin & John and Society's Child did not see the light of day there.

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My favorite Sam Cooke single was his Tennessee Waltz, which was popular around August of '64 as I recall. I think his estate owns it, and I don't see it re-released like I do his other hits.