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Finals results Ottawa 46....Hamilton 27 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2549/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-east-final-hamilton-ottawa-recap-nov-18-1.4910832 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/19/harris-mop-performance-punches-ottawas-grey-cup-ticket-13-thoughts-beating-ticats/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/19/milton-ticats-not-even-close-east-final-loss-redblacks/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/19/ticats-come-well-short-eastern-final-loss-redblacks/ Trevor Harris set a playoff record with 6 touchdown passes. ***** Calgary 22....Winnipeg 14 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2550/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-west-final-calgary-winnipeg-recap-nov-18-1.4910840 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/18/bombers-grey-cup-drought-reaches-28-years-11-thoughts/ Calgary's D-line was consistently better than Winnipeg's O-line. Eric Rogers caught 3 touchdown passes.

Today is the birthday of both Warren Moon (1956) and JC Watts (1957)! ***** last Finals picks http://3downnation.com/2018/11/17/cfl-picks-wants-go-big-dance/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/18/slam-dunk-picks-division-final-road-dogs-are-due/ https://thegruelingtruth.net/football/cfl/cfldivisionalfinalspreviewsandpredictions/ ***** Finals previews http://3downnation.com/2018/11/17/what-the-redblacks-have-to-do-to-beat-the-ticats/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-east-west-final-previews-1.4910148 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2549/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-ottawa-redblacks/#/preview https://www.cfl.ca/games/2550/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-calgary-stampeders/#/preview ***** The league is adding an additional official on the field merely to look for blows to the head ("headshots"). http://138.197.137.206/2018/11/15/cfl-adding-official-just-watch-headshots-division-finals-grey-cup/

Jim, the reviews say that the thing is fantastic.

Let's start a thread for when something good goes on sale. Tivoli Audio Model One M1CLA AM / FM Table Radio, Classic / Walnut - $83.32 https://www.amazon.com/Tivoli-Audio-M1CLA-Classic-Walnut/dp/B00006I5WK ***** Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker System (Black) (a pair, apparently) - $73.00 https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA

Argos season recap https://lastwordonsports.com/2018/11/10/toronto-argonauts-2018-season-recap/ ***** Awards picks https://lastwordonsports.com/2018/11/15/lwos-cfl-award-winners/ ***** Redblacks season recap http://3downnation.com/2018/11/16/seven-takeaways-redblacks-regular-season/

more Finals picks https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/16/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-make-divisional-final-picks/

I remember ca. 1970 when Nils Lofgren and his group Grin were based in DC.

Kenny Ladler has signed with the New York Giants. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/14/new-york-giants-sign-former-eskimos-defender-kenny-ladler/ ***** Josh Smith ranks the likeability of the six playoff teams. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/10/likability-rankings-six-2018-cfl-playoff-teams/ ***** Simeon Rottier came out of retirement to sign with the Riders. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/05/riders-sign-canadian-ol-simeon-rottier/ ***** John Hodge suggests six awards that don't exist. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/02/six-cfl-awards-thing-win-year/ ***** The current collective bargaining agreement expires May 15. Players will not receive any signing bonuses prior to then. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/01/ambrosie-confirms-players-wont-be-getting-off-season-bonuses/ ***** more Finals picks https://cflpowerrankings.wordpress.com/2018/11/15/preview-east-final-ham-ott/ https://cflpowerrankings.wordpress.com/2018/11/15/preview-west-final-wpg-cgy/ ***** Finals checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/15/checking-bighill-ready-go-western-final/

early Finals picks https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/14/weekly-predictor-another-ground-win-making/

Dan, you (of all people) I would expect to know that the Globe is now owned by the owner of the Red Sox!

Unless there are two economists with that name, our Guy Berger was mentioned and indirectly quoted in a New York Times article which was printed in Sunday's News & Observer! http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/NewsAndObserver/?olv-cache-ver=20181018023310

Semi-Finals Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/12/luke-tasker-spins-his-way-to-the-top-of-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/

I got lucky! Today the price is $73.55.

Thanks, guys! I placed the order. These will not be for me, but for my nephew's family for Christmas.

last picks http://3downnation.com/2018/11/11/cfl-playoff-picks-definition-must-win/ ***** Semi-Finals game notes https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/10/cfl-ca-game-notes-look-division-semi-finals-2/ ***** Semi-Finals results Hamilton 48....BC 8 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2547/bc-lions-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/tiger-cats-lions-cfl-east-semifinal-recap-1.4901353 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/11/edwards-ticats-smash-b-c-off-turnbuckle-east-semi-win/ I thought that the Lions had a good chance to reach the Grey Cup game! Instead, the Ticats started the game with three quick touchdowns, and never looked back. ***** Winnipeg 23....Saskatchewan 18 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2548/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-saskatchewan-roughriders-west-semifinal-1.4901146 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/11/karma-bitch-eleven-thoughts-bombers-semi-final-win-riders/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/11/gasson-bombers-beat-riders-game-west-semifinal/ Zach Collaros didn't play. Apparently he continues to suffer from the head shot he took last week. The final score flatters the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/10/report-collaros-ruled-western-semi/

Amazon is having a sale on small Polk bookshelf speakers, two for $49. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RJLHB8/ Any thoughts? Are the one-star reviews more credible than the five-star reviews?

more picks https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/09/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-make-semi-final-picks-2/ https://cflpowerrankings.wordpress.com/2018/11/08/preview-west-semi-final-wpg-ssk/ https://cflpowerrankings.wordpress.com/2018/11/08/preview-east-semi-final-bc-ham/ ***** more power rankings https://thegruelingtruth.net/football/cfl-power-rankings-headed-into-the-playoffs/

His re-election signs merely said "Nookie."

The league has announced the finalists for the CFL Awards. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/08/simply-best-shaw-cfl-award-nominees-announced-2/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/08/masoli-mitchell-go-head-head-cfls-top-player-award/ My picks are... Player - Bo Levi Mitchell Defensive Player - Adam Bighill Canadian - Andrew Harris OL - Stanley Bryant Special Teams - Lewis Ward Rookie - Lewis Ward Coach - Chris Jones ***** Semi-Finals checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/08/checking-systems-go-breaux-show/ ***** Edmonton will bring back Jason Maas. Montreal will bring back both Kavis Reed and Phil Sherman. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/08/esks-officially-retain-maas-announce-staff-changes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/08/maas-going-go-forward-coach-team/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/08/35039/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/08/sherman-reed-part-alouettes-2019-plans/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/08/gm-kavis-reed-coach-mike-sherman-return-alouettes-next-season/

Neal, do you remember a sheriff from fifty years ago named Nookie Diaz?

The Halifax people announced that they are commencing their season ticket drive. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/06/season-ticket-drive-halifax-premature-economist/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/07/maritime-football-ltd-announces-season-ticket-drive-potential-team/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/07/halifax-group-launches-season-ticket-drive-potential-cfl-franchise/ ***** The league announced the 2018 divisional all-star teams. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/07/star-power-2018-cfl-divisional-stars-announced/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/07/jeremiah-masoli-beats-trevor-harris-division-stars-named/ ***** Semi-Finals picks https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/07/weekly-predictor-riders-edge-heated-rivalry/ ***** BC's David Foucault has something to say to sophisticated fans like Jim Sangrey and Joe Medjuk. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/06/10-questions-david-foucault-des-lions-de-la-colombie-britannique/ ***** Josh Smith looks at potential Grey Cup pairings. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/07/ian-busby-memorial-grey-cup-matchup-rankings/ ***** And here's a discussion regarding who at this point should be the favorite to win the Grey Cup. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/07/weekly-say-grey-cup-favourite/

Final power rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/06/nissan-titan-power-rankings-fear-underdog/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/06/3down-power-rankings-making-case-calgary/ ***** Week 21 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/05/duke-stretches-out-to-grab-top-spot-in-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** The league has announced the nine nominees for the Jake Gaudaur Award. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/06/cfl-announces-nine-players-shortlisted-jake-gaudaur-veterans-award/ ***** There will be an announcement Wednesday regarding the likelihood of Halifax starting an expansion team. https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/06/maritime-football-ltd-calls-wednesday-presser-make-announcement/

Many thanks, my friends! I have celebrated the day by opening up the new Richie Cole album, Cannonball. Recommended! I received a DVD set which some of you may be interested in. After Peter Gunn went off the air, Craig Stevens went to England, and starred in a show called Man of the World. I don't know anything about it, but I'm looking forward to seeing it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002RFXBVQ/

Yesterday's Wall Street Journal says that since the NFL/AFL merger, the record for most interceptions thrown in a quarterback's first hundred pass attempts is 10 by Randy Hedberg of Tampa Bay. Tied for second with 9 is John Hufnagel! ***** Week 21 results Ottawa 24....Toronto 9 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2543/toronto-argonauts-vs-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts-ottawa-redblacks-1.4890345 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/04/gott-steals-show-nine-thoughts-beating-argos/ Ottawa's Jon Gott had a touchdown celebration which went viral. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/02/jon-gott-beer-chug-best-thing-redblacks-win-argonauts/ http://www.3downnation.com/2018/11/03/cfl-says-wont-fine-redblacks-john-gott-beer-guzzling-td-celebration/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-celebration-gott-1.4890778 ***** Edmonton 33....Winnipeg 24 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2544/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-edmonton-eskimos/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-edmonton-eskimos-recap-nov-3-1.4890828 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/04/bombers-remain-healthy-season-finale-edmonton-12-thoughts/ The Eskimos finish in last place with a .500 record. I'll have to check to see if that's ever been done before. ***** Montreal 30....Hamilton 28 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2545/montreal-alouettes-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-montreal-alouettes-recap-nov-3-1.4890830 On the last play of the game, Hajrullahu missed a 49 yard field goal attempt which would have won it. ***** Calgary 26....BC 9 https://www.cfl.ca/games/2546/calgary-stampeders-vs-bc-lions/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders-bc-lions-recap-nov-3-1.4890832 BC was never in it. This was Wally's final home game. With the win, the Stamps clinched first place. ***** 2018 Final Standings https://www.cfl.ca/standings/

The Argos have fired Marc Trestman! http://3downnation.com/2018/11/03/marc-trestman-fired-head-coach-toronto-argonauts/ http://3downnation.com/2018/11/03/seven-reasons-argos-fired-marc-trestman/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/03/argos-part-ways-head-coach-marc-trestman/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/03/1-on-1-with-jim-popp/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/03/argonauts-part-ways-with-hc-marc-trestman/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/03/analysis-trestman-argonauts-werent-a-fit/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/trestman-firing-argonauts-cfl-1.4890643 http://3downnation.com/2018/11/04/differences-in-opinions-leads-to-argos-firing-marc-trestman/ ***** The Riders have brought Drew Tate out of retirement to help them on their playoff run. http://3downnation.com/2018/11/03/veteran-quarterback-drew-tate-signs-riders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/03/riders-sign-quarterback-drew-tate/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-roughriders-drew-tate-1.4890777