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Dillon Mitchell has signed with the Bombers. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-wide-receiver-dillon-mitchell-1.2235218 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/13/bombers-mitchell-agree-to-one-year-contract/ https://3downnation.com/2025/01/13/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-edmonton-elks-receiver-dillon-mitchell/ ***** Free Agent analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/13/mmqb-one-question-for-each-west-team-ahead-of-free-agency/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/13/free-agency-most-wanted-an-ace-special-teamer/

After taking a year's sabbatical (despite receiving offers), Jonathan Kongbo has signed with the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/12/edmonton-elks-sign-refocused-canadian-dl-jonathan-kongbo/ ***** Free Agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/12/free-agency-most-wanted-an-explosive-pass-catcher/

January 13 Lester Sill - 1918 Gwen Verdon - 1925 Joe Pass - 1929 Daevid Allen - 1938 Suggs - 1961 Trace Adkins - 1962 ***** Tom Gola - 1933

Felix Mantilla has died at 90. RIP. One of MLB's first Puerto Rican players dies at 90

The league will not have a Touchdown Atlantic/Pacific game this year. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/11/cfl-wont-hold-neutral-site-touchdown-series-game-in-2025-report/ ***** AJ Ouellette says that his diet this off-season will be 90% animal products. Free Agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/11/5-pending-free-agents-that-could-breakout-in-2025/ ***** Here is a list of the Canadian and former CFL players who are now with the NFL playoff teams. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/11/every-canadian-and-former-cfl-player-in-the-2025-nfl-playoffs/

January 12 Mississippi Fred McDowell - 1904 Tex Ritter - 1906 Jay McShann - 1916 Ray Price - 1926 Ruth Brown - 1928 Glenn Yarborough - 1930 John Berg - 1932 William Lee Golden - 1935 Ronald Shannon Jackson - 1940 Long John Baldry - 1941 Maggie Bell - 1945 George Duke - 1946 John Etheridge 1948 Ricky Van Shelton - 1942 Brian Culbertson - 1973 Mel C (Sporty Spice) - 1974 ***** Tim Horton - 1930

Miles at The Fillmore: Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3 4 CDs - $33.19 prime https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HSCDX70

Here is the league's Transactions Page. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions ***** The Argos have traded Folarin Orimolade to the Stampeders for Cameron Judge. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/stamps-acquire-orimolade-from-argos-in-exchange-for-judge/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-acquire-canadian-cam-judge-send-folarin-orimolade-to-calgary-stampeders-in-trade-1.2233902 https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/toronto-argonauts-trade-dl-folarin-orimolade-to-calgary-stampeders-for-canadian-lb-cameron-judge/ ***** Because the Lions signed James Butler, they immediately let go William Stanback. Stanback promptly signed with the Redblacks. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/09/lions-release-veteran-running-back-william-stanback/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-release-veteran-rb-william-stanback-after-adding-james-butler-1.2233239 https://3downnation.com/2025/01/09/b-c-lions-grant-veteran-rb-william-stanback-early-release/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/quick-landing-redblacks-sign-rb-william-stanback/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-sign-newly-released-veteran-rb-william-stanback-1.2233306 https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/ottawa-redblacks-sign-veteran-cfl-rb-william-stanback-sources/ ***** The Elks have let go Dillon Mitchell. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/elks-release-receiver-dillon-mitchell/ https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/edmonton-elks-release-american-receiver-dillon-mitchell/ ***** Free Agent analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/ferguson-5-potential-landing-spots-for-eugene-lewis/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/free-agency-most-wanted-a-coverage-master/ ***** This is a surprise to me. The Als signed David Cote. I like him, but when he was hurt last year, he was replaced by Jose Moltas, who was terrific. Will we see a training camp battle? https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/alouettes-sign-national-kicker-david-cote-to-one-year-extension/ https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/montreal-alouettes-sign-k-david-cote-to-a-one-year-contract-extension/ ***** Brock Sunderland has joined the Bombers' scouting staff. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/former-edmonton-elks-general-manager-brock-sunderland-among-trio-added-to-blue-bombers-staff/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/bombers-add-to-scouting-staff-including-brock-sunderland/ ***** The Ticats have bulked up their scouting staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/ticats-add-three-to-front-office-staff-including-alex-russell-as-director-of-scouting/ https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/hamilton-tiger-cats-add-three-to-front-office-staff/ ***** The Elks have announced their coaching staff. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/10/elks-announce-2025-coaching-staff-jordan-maksymic-as-oc-assistant-hc/ https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/edmonton-elks-confirm-coaching-staff-for-2025-season-announce-return-of-former-receiver-jason-tucker/ ***** Drew Allemang has agreed to join the Redblacks' front office. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/10/drew-allemang-to-join-ottawa-redblacks-sources/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-positional-breakdown-linebackers-2/

Forgive me if I've posted this one before. A man had two cats. One was named One Two Three, and the other was named Un Deux Trois. He took them to the park one day and rented a rowboat, and took them out for a ride. But a bigger boat came by and swamped the rowboat in its wake. The man and the One Two Three cat made it safely to shore, but the Un Deux Trois cat sank.

Here's a surprise. Rick Campbell has agreed to re-join the Redblacks' staff, as the STC. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/09/report-rick-campbell-to-return-to-ottawa-as-special-teams-coordinator/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/former-bc-lions-head-coach-rick-campbell-joins-ottawa-redblacks-as-special-teams-coordinator-1.2232654 https://3downnation.com/2025/01/09/ottawa-redblacks-to-hire-rick-campbell-as-special-teams-coordinator-report/ ***** The Ticats let go James Butler. He promptly signed with the Lions. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/09/ticats-release-running-back-james-butler/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-release-veteran-running-back-james-butler-ahead-of-cfl-free-agency-1.2232761 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/09/back-to-the-den-lions-sign-running-back-james-butler/ https://3downnation.com/2025/01/09/b-c-lions-bring-back-rb-james-butler-following-release-from-ticats/ ***** Reggie Begelton 2024 highlights reel. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/09/reggie-begelton-2024-cfl-highlights/ ***** Review of last year's free agent signings. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/09/3-under-the-radar-fa-signings-from-2024/

Chris Jones has agreed to join Bill Belichick's new staff at Carolina. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/08/chris-jones-hired-as-defensive-assistant-by-bill-belichick-with-north-carolina-tar-heels/ ***** Winston October has agreed to become the new OC at William &Mary. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/08/former-cfl-player-coach-winston-october-hired-as-offensive-coordinator-at-william-mary/ ***** Free agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/08/free-agency-most-wanted-a-game-changing-defender/ ***** Pamela Anderson was on The Tonight Show, and told the story about how she was discovered at a BC Lions game. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/08/pamela-anderson-tells-jimmy-fallon-about-being-discovered-at-b-c-lions-game/ ***** This year's Grey Cup Final will be Nov. 16 in Winnipeg. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/08/cfl-actively-working-on-2025-schedule-will-be-announced-to-fans-in-coming-weeks/

Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) has died at 86. RIP. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Rolan Milligan, Jr., 2024 highlight reel https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/07/rolan-milligan-jr-2024-cfl-highlights/ ***** A summary of post-Grey Cup news. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/07/back-in-the-loop-what-youve-missed-in-the-cfl-since-the-grey-cup/ ***** Free Agent analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/29/cfl-cas-top-30-pending-free-agents-10/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/07/free-agency-most-wanted-a-canadian-big-play-receiver/ ***** Brandon Kemp has signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/07/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-ol-brandon-kemp/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/07/riders-sign-american-ol-brandon-kemp/ ***** Tre Odoms-Dukes has signed with the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/07/edmonton-elks-sign-former-calgary-receiver-tre-odoms-dukes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/07/elks-sign-receiver-tre-odoms-dukes-to-one-year-deal/ ***** The Elks have announced a new logo. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/06/edmonton-unveils-new-wordmark-keeps-elks-logo-as-secondary-emblem/ ***** Jean Delance has signed with the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/07/toronto-argonauts-sign-ol-jean-delance-following-stints-with-lions-riders/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-release-nfl-bound-left-tackle-trevor-reid-back-to-square-one/

The Argos have traded Dejon Allen to the Lions for Ryder Varga and a 2026 draft pick. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/06/lions-acquire-ol-dejon-allen-in-trade-with-argonauts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-send-ol-dejon-allen-to-bc-lions-in-exchange-for-lb-ryder-varga-draft-pick-1.2231038 https://3downnation.com/2025/01/06/b-c-lions-acquire-award-winning-ol-dejon-allen-from-toronto-argonauts-for-player-pick/ ***** Free Agent analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/06/mmqb-one-question-for-each-east-division-team/ ***** Sask 2024 summary and analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/06/10-takeaways-from-the-riders-2024-season/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-january-5/ *****

Here is more.     Celebrating Strata-East Records with a Special Tribute Show Dedicated to the Landmark Jazz Label co-founded by Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell January 13 at 7PM & 9:30PM at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC Presented by Winter Jazz Fest Tickets “Strata-East Rising Concert: A Tribute to the Landmark Jazz Label” will bring together two bands on Jan. 13 at Le Poisson Rouge,158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012 to reimagine some of the imprint’s most iconic works. Featuring a star-studded lineup of original Strata-East artists Charles Tolliver, Cecil McBee, Billy Harper, Billy Hart and George Cables, the show will also highlight the talents of Steve Jordan, Christian McBride, aja monet, Endea Owens, Keyon Harrold, Camille Thurman, Josh Evans, Darrell Green, Victor Gould and more. Co-founded by Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell in 1971, and known for its DIY spirit and ties to Black liberation politics, Strata-East gave artists the freedom to create on their terms, producing landmark albums by legends like Tolliver, Cowell, The Heath Brothers, Clifford Jordan, Max Roach, Bill Lee (father of Spike Lee), Gil Scott-Heron and Pharoah Sanders, among many others. Tolliver’s influence extends to a new generation of jazz stars, including Keyon Harrold, Camille Thurman, Darrell Green and Victor Gould. “There’s so much great material to revisit and new projects in the works,” Tolliver said. Tickets Winter Jazz Fest #nycwjf J

Cannot recommend. Chick lit.

I started reading this Nov. 5, and have read a chapter almost every night. Kindle says that I am only 67% through!

Epiphany Earl Scruggs - 1924 Nino Tempo - 1935 Doris Troy - 1937 Van McCoy - 1940 Barry Altschul - 1943 Syd Barrett - 1946 Sandy Denny - 1947 Kim Wilson - 1951 ***** Leah Chase - 1923 Sean Landeta - 1962

Here is a list of the CFL players who have tried out for NFL teams this off-season. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/05/every-cfl-player-to-work-out-with-an-nfl-team-this-offseason/ ***** Tevaun Smith has retired. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/05/former-cfl-receiver-tevaun-smith-officially-retires-from-pro-football/

Thanks greggery!

I'm not finding any of this. Are you referring to amazon.com?

January 4 Slim Gaillard - 1911 Lionel Newman - 1916 Al "Jazzbo" Collins - 1919 Frank Wess - 1922 John McLaughlin - 1942 Arthur Conley - 1946 Susannah McCorkle - 1946 Chris Cutler - 1947 Nels Cline - 1956 Patty Loveless - 1957 Deana Carter - 1966 ***** Darrell Mudra - 1929

The Lions have announced their coaching staff. Buck Pierce will also be the OC. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/02/lions-announced-eight-additions-to-coaching-staff-pierce-to-hold-oc-title/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/benevides-named-defensive-co-ordinator-on-new-head-coach-buck-pierce-s-staff-1.2228594 https://3downnation.com/2025/01/02/b-c-lions-confirm-mike-benevides-as-dc-demote-ryan-phillips-on-finalized-coaching-staff/ ***** Tyrice Beverette 2024 highlight reel https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/02/tyrice-beverette-2024-cfl-highlights/ ***** 3DownNation's Top 10 Most-Clicked-On Stories of 2024 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/31/3downnations-top-10-stories-of-2024/ ***** Former All-American DB Tiawan Mullen has signed with the Alouettes. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/01/montreal-alouettes-sign-former-first-team-all-american-db-tiawan-mullen/ ***** The Ticats have paid Bo Levi Mitchell his off-season roster bonus, which suggests that they intend to bring him back. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/01/happy-new-year-bo-levi-mitchell-collects-offseason-roster-bonus-from-hamilton-tiger-cats/ ***** Wally Dempsey has died at 80. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/02/riders-plaza-of-honour-honouree-wally-dempsey-dead-at-80/ ***** Chris Getzlaff will become an assistant coach for his juniors team, the Regina Thunder. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/03/cjfls-regina-thunder-add-former-cfl-receiver-chris-getzlaf-to-coaching-staff/ ***** Top 10 Biggest Surprises of 2024 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/01/02/ferguson-top-10-biggest-surprises-of-2024/ *****

January 3 Victor Borge - 1909 Maxene Andrews - 1916 Herbie Nichols - 1919 George Martin - 1926 Van Dyke Parks - 1943 Stephen Stills - 1945 James Mtume - 1947

New Year's Day Xavier Cougat - 1900 Milt Jackson - 1923 Arthur Prysock - 1924 Country Joe McDonald - 1942 Chris Potter - 1971 ***** Paul Revere - 1735 Betsy Ross - 1752 Jackie Parker - 1932 Barron Miles - 1972