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Toronto 38....Ottawa 35 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/ottawa-redblacks-toronto-argonauts-20151006/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/harris-owens-cap-the-comeback-in-argos-win http://3downnation.com/2015/10/07/harris-5-td-passes-sink-the-redblacks/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/07/owens-amazing-one-handed-catch-delivers-argos-the-victory/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/owens-amazing-grab-lifts-argonauts-over-redblacks-1.373049 Great game! Six lead changes. Chad Owens scored the winning touchdown with 24 seconds left. http://www.thesnap.ca/twitter-reacts-to-chad-owens-insane-grab/ http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117677 ***** Chris Schultz Week 16 picks http://www.tsn.ca/week-16-picks-latest-battle-of-alberta-could-decide-the-west-1.373384 ***** Jamie Nye Week 16 picks http://www.cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-who-will-win-the-battle-for-the-west

Thanks bluesoul!

OK, so maybe not the worst ever, but bad enuff...and how in the world do you inadvertently play too many imports twice? Saskatchewan! Dana, it was deliberate, and agreed upon before the games were played. The Riders were 1-13 with the league's worst record. So they said, "Screw it!" and added Frank Tripucka to the roster, to give the fans some value for the price of the ticket. On Oct. 24 they lost to Edmonton 20-19, and on Oct. 26 they beat Winnipeg 37-30. As forfeits, both games were considered losses in the standings.

Chris Schultz tonight's pick http://www.tsn.ca/battle-tested-redblacks-due-for-another-win-1.371458 ***** cfl.ca 10/6 power rankings http://cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-redblacks-rising ***** Jamie Nye tonight's pick http://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-tuesday-edition ***** John Hodge Week 16 picks http://3downnation.com/2015/10/06/14076/#comments ****** The Blue Jays made the baseball playoffs, and may need Rogers Centre Oct. 17. As a result, the Argos' game against the Stamps that day will be played in Hamilton. http://www.tsn.ca/argos-to-host-stamps-in-hamilton-in-week-17-1.372502

Happy Birthday 2015 MG!

Dana, consider the 1959 season when the Riders forfeited their last two games by playing too many imports. They were 1 and 15 that year. I haven't gone over the records, but I want to say that ever since the crossover was started, the worst record a team could have and still make the playoffs was 8 and 10. When I see a team lose its 11th game, I figure it's out of the playoffs.

The next game on the schedule is tomorrow night: the Redblacks and the Argos at 7:30 eastern. ***** With the Als' loss, the Stamps clinched a playoff spot. With their win, they clinched second place. http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-clinch-playoff-spot-with-als-loss-1.370350 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/standings ***** It was windy in Hamilton for the Ticats-Stamps game. Paul LaPolice discusses how the wind affects the strategy. http://www.tsn.ca/how-wind-affected-the-stamps-vs-ticats-game-1.371998 ***** Week 15 review http://cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-15 ***** Week 15 Plays of the Week http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117609 ***** Mark Fulton 10/5 power rankings http://3downnation.com/2015/10/05/week-15-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections/#comments ***** Malcolm Kelly 10/5 power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3257104

Happy Birthday 2015 Brad!

That's terrific, Bev!

Ottawa 39....Montreal 17 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/montreal-alouettes-ottawa-redblacks-20151001/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/dominant-display-burris-brilliant-as-redblacks-topple-als http://3downnation.com/2015/10/02/burris-sets-records-as-redblacks-hammer-als-and-sweep-season-series/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/02/redblacks-leave-alouettes-black-and-blue-sweep-season-series/#comments The Als were never in it. With the win, the Redblacks sweep the season series with the Als, believe it or not. Henry set two league records - 45 completed passes, and 84.9% pass completion percentage (45 of 53). ***** Calgary 23....Hamilton 20 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/calgary-stampeders-hamilton-tiger-cats-20151002/Stats http://cfl.ca/article/walk-it-off-stamps-down-cats-clinch-home-field http://3downnation.com/2015/10/02/ticats-blow-one-wind-turnovers-cost-them-in-loss-to-stamps/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/03/ticats-fall-to-stamps-23-20-in-ugly-affair/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/10/03/rene-paredes-proves-hes-money-again-as-stampeders-knock-off-ticats/#comments Rene Paredes kicked a 37-yard field goal on the last play of the game to win it. The Ticats should have won this game, but they let it slip away. ***** Edmonton 24....Winnipeg 23 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/edmonton-eskimos-winnipeg-blue-bombers-20151003/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/clutch-kicking-late-game-heroics-lead-esks-over-bombers Another great game! Sean Whyte kicked a 53-yard field goal on the last play of the game to win it. The Bombers should have won. Hajrullahu missed four field goals and a convert. Two consecutive kicks hit the upright, which, as Duane Forde noted, he couldn't do if he tried to. ***** BC 46....Sask 20 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/saskatchewan-roughriders-bc-lions-20151003/Stats http://cfl.ca/article/jennings-dazzles-as-lions-pounce-on-riders The Lions controlled the entire game. Jonathan Jennings looked terrific.

In this morning's flyer, Target advertised Brach's candy corn ($2.50) as Buy Three, Get One Free.

I have the vague recollection that one of Rob Manfred's first acts as commissioner was to declare that every game on the last day of the season would begin at the same time. Was that today, or was that last year?

Happy Birthday 2015 Ken!

Final score: Hawthorn....16.11.107 West Coast....8.13.61 I turned it off in the third quarter with the score 87-37. The Hawks are now champions two years running. Congratulations Hawthorn Hawks! http://www.afl.com.au/?ref=Net-Header2-AFL http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2015/27/haw-v-wce

At the half, it's... Hawthorn....9.3.57 West Coast....3.8.26 Hawthorn had stretched the lead to 57-18 before the Eagles scored a goal and two behinds to close out the second quarter. It's past my bedtime, and I've got the Petit LeMans to listen to tomorrow, so I'll bid everyone goodnight!

I have found the radio broadcast link: http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2015/27/haw-v-wce In the upper center, you will see a small reddish brown area which says "listen live." That will give you a pop up on the left with your choice of radio stations. I usually listen to 3AW every year, but if you are rooting for the West Coast Eagles, you might want to choose another station. The game will start in just a few minutes.

I've been without a computer for a couple of days, so let's catch up. Week 15 picks... John Hodge http://3downnation.com/2015/10/01/week-fifteen-cfl-picks/#comments Jamie Nye http://cfl.ca/article/weekly-predictor-who-wins-the-grey-cup-rematch Chris Schultz http://www.tsn.ca/week-15-picks-time-for-the-als-to-pick-a-quarterback-1.369286 CJOB http://www.cjob.com/2015/09/30/getting-down-to-the-wire-with-week-15-in-the-cfl/ Justin Dunk http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/week-15-cfl-picks-hitch-your-wagon-to-the-stamps/ ***** Mike beamish 9/30 power rankings http://www.canada.com/sports/football/nfl/power+rankings+stampeders+finding+ways/11403642/story.html ***** 9/30 Check Down http://cfl.ca/article/checking-down-bakari-grant-ready-to-return-for-ticats ***** Henoc Muamba is back from the NFL, and has signed with the Als. http://cfl.ca/article/locking-it-down-alouettes-sign-henoc-muamba http://www.tsn.ca/muamba-agrees-to-deal-with-alouettes-1.369448 ***** Week 15 game notes http://cfl.ca/article/cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-15 ***** The league made it official yesterday, and announced that next year's Grey Cup will be in Toronto. Surprisingly (to me), it is going to be at BMO Field, which I think will be the smallest ballpark in the league. http://cfl.ca/article/104th-grey-cup-presented-by-shaw-awarded-to-toronto http://www.tsn.ca/bmo-field-to-host-104th-grey-cup-1.369303 ***** The Ticats have signed Jalil Carter, back from the NFL. http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-sign-db-carter-ol-filer-1.368691 *****

Happy Birthday 2015 Edward!

Happy Birthday 2015 Rod!

I too had missed that thread. Please tell Moose I'm praying for him.

Robert Marve is out for the year with a knee injury, and he announced today that he is going to move on with his life and retire. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-quarterback-robert-marve-retires-from-football-1.3248337 http://www.tsn.ca/bombers-qb-marve-announces-retirement-1.368586 ***** As I expected, Cato will start for the Als this week against the Redblacks. http://cfl.ca/article/rakeem-cato-to-start-for-als-when-they-visit-redblacks ***** The Lions have activated Travis Lulay. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/travis-lulay-cleared-to-practice-1.3249033 http://cfl.ca/article/lions-activate-travis-lulay-off-of-six-game-injured-list ***** Power Rankings... Malcolm Kelly - 9/28 http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-1.3247891 Scott Cullen - 9/29 http://www.tsn.ca/stamps-stay-at-no-1-in-cfl-power-rankings-1.368592 cfl.ca - 9/29 http://cfl.ca/article/nissan-titan-power-rankings-argos-jump-after-big-win AJM - 9/27 https://ajmbroadcasteducator.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/week-15-cfl-power-rankings-2/

The time has come! This year's Grand Final will be between my Hawthorn Hawks and the West Coast (Perth) Eagles. http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-finals-2015-hawthorn-well-placed-to-create-history-20150927-gjvwst.html http://media.theage.com.au/video-sport/video-afl-real-footy/hawthorn-make-fourth-grand-final-in-a-row-6879932.html http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-grand-final-2015-three-reasons-west-coast-eagles-wont-win-the-premiership-20150927-gjvz2s.html As usual, the game will start Saturday, 2:30 pm Melbourne, which is 9:30 pm pacific time and 12:30 am eastern. Looking for where we can find the game on the web, I see this... http://www.afl.com.au/broadcastguide So it looks like we can hear the radio at afl.com.au http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2015/27/haw-v-wce This discusses the video on the web. http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/09/25/afl-preliminary-finals-live-stream-how-to-watch-2015-afl-finals-week-three-online-on-tv-or-on-radio/

Juwan Simpson broke his clavicle, and will be out four to six weeks. Joe Burnett will be out for the year. http://www.tsn.ca/broken-clavicle-sidelines-stamps-simpson-1.368103 http://www.cfl.ca/article/defensive-blow-stamps-lose-burnett-simpson-to-injury ***** To replace Burnett, the Stamps have signed Brandon McDonald. http://www.cfl.ca/article/stampeders-sign-db-mcdonald-to-practice-roster ***** Week 14 review http://www.cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-looking-back-at-week-14 ***** Week 14 Plays of the Week http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/117001/autostart/true ***** Mark Fulton 9/28 power rankings http://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/week-14-by-the-numbers-power-rankings-projections/#comments

First, the weekend's games. Calgary 25....Winnipeg 23 http://cfl.ca/article/stamps-survive-late-surge-for-league-leading-10th-win http://3downnation.com/2015/09/26/bomber-thoughts-week-fourteen-calgary-at-winnipeg/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/09/26/stampeders-can-breathe-sigh-of-relief-after-beating-blue-bombers/#comments The Bombers were in it the entire game, and might possibly have won it if not for a bad call which the league has apologized for. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-admits-error-in-stamps-bombers-game-1.367042 http://cfl.ca/article/statement-from-vp-of-officiating-glen-johnson ***** Edmonton 29....BC 23 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/bc-lions-edmonton-eskimos-20150926/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/eskimos-storm-back-with-second-half-rally-to-down-lions With 0:01 remaining in the third quarter, the Lions led 23-7. ***** Toronto 35....Ottawa 26 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/toronto-argonauts-ottawa-redblacks-20150926/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/setting-course-elliott-sails-argos-past-redblacks http://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/48-hours-later/#comments Harris was hot, and the Argos were clearly the better team. ***** Saskatchewan 33....Montreal 21 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/montreal-alouettes-saskatchewan-roughriders-20150927/Stats http://www.cfl.ca/article/pick-trick-harris-leads-riders-past-alouettes http://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/alouettes-drown-in-the-roughriders-sea-of-green/#comments http://3downnation.com/2015/09/28/messam-earns-his-nickname-canadian-pharaoh/#comments http://www.tsn.ca/harris-ties-team-record-with-three-picks-as-roughriders-drop-alouettes-1.367645 The Als were never in this, and I predict that Cato will start for them next week instead of Crompton. Kevin Glenn was excellent, but guys were dropping perfect passes in the end zone. Macho Harris had three interceptions, the last of which he ran back for a touchdown.

Thanks erwbol. I've been watching ESPN3 with IE a little bit this evening, and it's never been better.