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Daggerboard Showcases A Pair of Iconic Musical Associates on "The Skipper and Mike Clark," Set for Release March 6 on Wide Hive Album Features Bassist Henry "Skipper" Franklin, Drummer Mike Clark Joining Core Daggerboard Duo of Erik Jekabson & Gregory Howe, Performing 10 Original Compositions By Jekabson, Howe, & Franklin   February 9, 2026 Daggerboard—the collaborative effort of trumpeter/composer Erik Jekabson and multi-instrumentalist/composer Gregory Howe—retrains its spotlight on the rhythm section with The Skipper and Mike Clark, dropping March 6 on Howe’s own Wide Hive Records. The titular characters are bassist Henry “Skipper” Franklin and drummer Mike Clark: two of the living legends of jazz, whose alchemy when brought together forms the core of the new album. Neither Franklin nor Clark is a newcomer to Daggerboard’s pool of collaborators. The bassist previously featured on their 2022 sophomore effort, the aptly titled Daggerboard and the Skipper; the drummer entered the fray two years later on Escapement (which also included Franklin). The two have been friends and collaborators, however, for going on three decades, evidencing a remarkable chemistry even after long silences between them. “We always could right away play together without saying anything,” Clark says. “I love Skipper. He’s a very close friend and a deep musician. His time is so strong.” However, their solid, powerful groove has never been quite so front-and-center on Daggerboard’s recordings as it is on The Skipper and Mike Clark. (The album also includes guitarist Dave MacNab, pianist Matt Clark, violinist Mads Tolling, and saxophonist Dave Ellis—also regular fellow travelers of Daggerboard’s—along with two new additions, vibraphonist Dillon Vado and conguero Babatunde Lea.) Its eight Howe-Jekabson compositions are clearly shaped around the rhythmic possibilities that the two bring to the fold. From the seamy, crawling opener “Desierto de Tabernas,” to the funky struts of “Runnin’ Into One” and “A Pride in the Prairie” to the mellow melancholia of “Tranquil Blue,” it’s the eponymous pair that provide definition and direction. Erik Jekabson and Gregory Howe aka Daggerboard at Wide Hive Records' Berkeley studio. Ironically, it’s Franklin’s two gentle contributions, “Tanzanian Skies” and “Ruaha Daybreak,” that seem to be the album’s most melodically inclined. Yet there’s some sleight of hand at play there, with “Tanzanian Skies” offering one of the bassist’s meatiest and most rhythmically complex solos and both tunes giving Clark’s virtuosic kit chops a serious workout. That said, there are wonderful melodic jewels to be found all throughout the record. “Changing Emphasis” is deliciously orchestral, featuring as its centerpiece a tough but thoughtful tenor solo from Ellis. The saxophonist takes another top-flight turn, this time on soprano, on “Brother Ranelin.” Clark and MacNab do gorgeous work on “Tranquil Blue.” Jekabson’s flugelhorn, meanwhile, takes the focus with a bravura display on “Street Sheik,” itself a moody and lyrical ballad. Bass and drums may get pride of place on The Skipper and Mike Clark, but it’s a tour de force for all involved. Daggerboard is the fruit of the creative union between Bay Area trumpeter and composer Erik Jekabson (far left) and composer, keyboardist, guitarist, singer, and percussionist Gregory Howe (near left) who is also the founder of Berkeley-based Wide Hive Records. Erik Jekabson, born March 23, 1973 in Berkeley, is a link in the chain of superior trumpeters to come out of Berkeley High School. His musical journey took him to Oberlin Conservatory, New Orleans, France, and New York, where he developed both his skills and his résumé. A homecoming at the age of 30 made him a permanent Bay Area presence, and in the intervening years he’s established a fearsome reputation around Northern California as not just a player and composer, but an arranger, bandleader, and educator. Gregory Howe, born in 1969 in Santa Barbara, came to jazz music through his father’s record collection. Though his initial impulse was to work in environmentalism—he studied political and environmental sciences at Massachusetts’ Williams College and worked in the environmental activist sector in ’90s San Francisco—music became a calling that he couldn’t ignore. He broke into the Bay Area music scene with the fusion band Liquid Ambar, then, in 1996, he founded Wide Hive: a café, live music venue, recording studio, and record label in San Francisco’s Mission District. Over the next three decades, Howe recorded and produced albums by the likes of Larry Coryell, Phil Ranelin, and Eddie Henderson (among many others), eventually moving his operations to Berkeley. Howe and Jekabson came together in 2014, when Howe recruited Jekabson to record trumpet parts for an album he was producing by Throttle Elevator Music (an early project of California saxophonist Kamasi Washington). The trumpeter became both a regular with TEM and a Wide Hive artist in his own right. He and Howe decided to initiate a project together, taking the name Daggerboard from the title of a track from the last TEM album. Their own first recording, 2021’s Last Days of Studio A, placed the duo at the nucleus of an assemblage that included Bay Area stalwarts like saxophonist Kasey Knudsen, organist Mike Blankenship, guitarist Mike Ramos, and drummer Mike Hughes. For the following year’s Daggerboard and the Skipper, Howe and Jekabson invited esteemed bassist Henry “The Skipper” Franklin to join them, with spectacular results. Another renowned veteran, drummer Mike Clark, signed on for 2024’s Escapement. The Skipper and Mike Clark, again featuring Franklin and Clark, is Daggerboard’s fourth album. Photography: Scott Chernis    Daggerboard EPK  Daggerboard Website  

Mike, this is the German edition of 75 Years of Capitol Records. https://www.amazon.com/75-Years-Capitol-Records-XL/dp/3836550288/ref=sr_1_3 I haven't seen it; but even if it does not include a discography, perhaps its index will include the title of what you are looking for.

Episode 53 https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/track/straight-life-episode-53-the-caper

One Night Stand (volume 3) is on sale this week. 20 30-minutes shows for $9.99. 17 are from 1944 or 1945. https://www.radioarchives.com/The_Big_Bands_on_One_Night_Stand_Volume_3_p/ra163d.htm

Doug Flutie doersn't like the propsed rule changes. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/07/theyre-trying-to-americanize-it-doug-flutie-doesnt-like-cfl-rule-changes/ *****

Sonny Jurgensen has died at 91. RIP. I enjoyed listening to him with Sam Huff and Frank Herzog on the Redskins' radio broadcasts. I had his bubble gum card in 1961! Legendary NFL QB Sonny Jurgensen, who starred in Washington and Philadelphia, dies at 91

Here is a review of the league's articles about the free agents leading up to the Feb. 10 signing day. https://www.cfl.ca/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-2026-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Jabari Arthur will be the Elks' running backs coach this year. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/06/former-cfl-receiver-jabari-arthur-joins-edmonton-elks-coaching-staff/ ***** This thread's view count stands at 538,400; an increase of 21,500 since December 15 (406 per day).

Regarding atmosphere and suspense, a favorite of mine is the Quiller spy series by Adam Hall. The Ninth Directive in particular. I also have read a little of the Scot Harvath series by Brad Thor which I have enjoyed.

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Free Agent summary https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/05/what-every-team-has-done-so-far-during-the-free-agency-communication-window/ ***** Rasheed Bailey has retired. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/05/two-time-grey-cup-champion-rasheed-bailey-officially-retires-from-cfl/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/is-it-tampering-if-it-is-legal-a-look-into-the-bombers-agreement-to-terms/

Continuing on... Tanner Green has retired. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/tanner-green-retires-after-seven-seasons-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** The Als let go James Letcher, Jr., and Jamar McGloster. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/montreal-alouettes-cut-pending-free-agents-jamar-mcgloster-james-letcher-jr/ ***** Letcher to the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/03/alouettes-release-james-letcher-jr-returner-reportedly-signing-with-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/official-saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-returner-james-letcher-jr/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-american-returner-james-letcher-jr-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-add-former-alouettes-wrkr-letcher-jr/ ***** Brendan O'Leary-Orange to the Elks. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-extend-db-williams-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-wr-oleary-orange/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-brendan-oleary-orange-sources/ ***** The Argos let go Wynton McManis. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/03/argos-release-linebacker-wynton-mcmanis/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/toronto-argonauts-release-wynton-mcmanis/ ***** McManis to the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/04/tiger-cats-sign-linebacker-wynton-mcmanis/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/04/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-three-time-grey-cup-champion-lb-wynton-mcmanis-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tiger-cats-adding-all-cfl-lb-mcmanis/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/linebacker-mcmanis-brings-all-cfl-fire-to-the-tiger-cats/ ***** Josh Woods to the Riders. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/04/riders-sign-linebacker-josh-woods/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/04/former-b-c-linebacker-josh-woods-signs-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-sign-american-lb-woods/ ***** Isiah Cage to BC. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/b-c-lions-sign-two-time-grey-cup-champion-isiah-cage/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/03/lions-sign-offensive-lineman-isiah-cage/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-re-sign-db-t-j-lee-iii-qb-chase-brice-ol-andrew-peirson-add-ol-isiah-cage/ ***** The Als have announced both their coaching staff and their football operations staff for the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/04/als-announce-2026-coaching-staff-football-operations-personnel/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/calvillo-to-call-plays-this-season-for-alouettes/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/04/montreal-alouettes-add-longtime-cfl-linebacker-a-j-gass-to-coaching-staff/ ***** Dylan Wynn to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-dl-dylan-wynn-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/veteran-dl-wynn-agrees-in-principle-to-deal-with-redblacks/ ***** Tyson Middlemost to the Ticats. https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-de-onyeka-and-wr-middlemost/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dundas-native-tyson-middlemost-sources/ ***** Kene Onyeka to the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/03/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-pass-rusher-kene-onyeka-sources/ ***** Michael Brodique to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-linebacker-michael-brodrique-sources/ ***** Logan Kilgore will be Denver's quarterbacks coach next year. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/sean-payton-promotes-former-cfler-logan-kilgore-to-quarterback-coach-with-denver-broncos/ ***** CJ Reavis to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-strong-side-linebacker-c-j-reavis-sources/ ***** Habakuk Baldonado to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-defensive-lineman-habakkuk-baldonado-sources/ ***** James Vaughters to the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/james-vaughters-agrees-to-terms-with-saskatchewan-roughriders-sources/ ***** DaShaun Amos to the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/dashaun-amos-agrees-to-terms-with-toronto-argonauts-sources/ ***** Dustin Crum to the Als. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-dual-threat-qb-dustin-crum-sources/ ***** Jordan Murray to the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/former-ticats-offensive-tackle-jordan-murray-agrees-to-terms-with-edmonton-elks/ ***** Demerio Houston to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/former-all-cfl-cornerback-demerio-houston-agrees-to-terms-with-b-c-lions/ ***** Ayden Eberhardt to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/promising-b-c-receiver-ayden-eberhardt-agrees-to-terms-with-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** Tommy Nield to the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-west-final-hero-tommy-nield-sources/ ***** Brendan Bordner to the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-former-ticats-ol-brendan-bordner/ ***** Jonathan Moxey to the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-jonathan-moxey-sources/ ***** Jonathan Kongbo to the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/toronto-argonauts-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-pass-rusher-jonathan-kongbo/ ***** Brian Cole II to the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-special-teams-standout-brian-cole-ii/ ***** Jerreth Stearns to the Als. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-jerreth-sterns-sources/ ***** Eric Lofton to the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-offensive-tackle-eric-lofton/ ***** Robert Priester to the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/veteran-db-robert-priester-agrees-to-terms-on-return-to-toronto-argonauts/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/blue-bombers-busy-with-signings-my-thoughts/ ***** Whew! That's a lot of changes, and we still have six days to go before the Feb. 10 beginning of free agency. It's possible that a player will change his mind, but the contracts offered to the players are binding when they are submitted (as required) to the league and the union.

Mickey Lolich has died at 85. RIP. Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series hero, dies at 85

The window allowing teams to contact upcoming free agents opened Sunday. Instead, many players announced their intentions to move to different clubs, indicating that they had already been in contact with the various teams. Joe Robustelli to the Elks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-receiver-joe-robustelli-sources/ ***** Taylor Powell to the Elks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-quarterback-taylor-powell-sources/ ***** Malik Carney to the Elks https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/01/report-malik-carney-to-sign-with-elks/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-defensive-lineman-malik-carney-sources/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-de-carney-agree-to-terms-on-two-year-deal/ ***** Jarell Broxton to the Bombers https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/report-ceresna-broxton-nield-to-sign-with-winnipeg/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-blocker-jarell-broxton-sources/ ***** Coulter Woodmansey to the Elks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-offensive-lineman-coulter-woodmansey-sources/ ***** Greg Bell to the Redblacks https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/report-allen-bell-reavis-to-join-redblacks/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-running-back-greg-bell/ ***** Jake Ceresna to the Bombers https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/jake-ceresna-agrees-to-terms-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers-sources/ ***** Jake Maier to the Redblacks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-former-riders-qb-jake-maier-sources/ ***** A.J. Allen to the Redblacks https://3downnation.com/2026/02/01/ottawa-redblacks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-linebacker-a-j-allen-sources/ ***** The Als are letting Shawn Lemon go. https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/shawn-lemon-wont-be-back-with-montreal-alouettes-but-wants-to-keep-playing-in-cfl/ ***** Deonta McMahon to the Stampeders https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/stampeders-sign-running-back-deonta-mcmahon/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/calgary-stampeders-sign-rb-deonta-mcmahon-after-release-from-toronto-argonauts/ ***** Dejon Brissett to the Stampeders https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-free-agency-communication-window-tracker/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-2024-grey-cup-most-valuable-canadian-dejon-brissett/ ***** Free Agent Summaries https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/01/what-you-missed-from-the-first-day-of-the-free-agency-communication-window/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/where-every-pending-cfl-free-agent-agreed-to-terms-in-tampering-window/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/mmqb-3-free-agency-communication-window-observations/ https://www.tsn.ca/wires/cp/article/no-shortage-of-agreements-in-principle-with-cfl-negotiation-window-opening/ ***** The Riders have let go Brett Lauther. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/riders-release-national-kicker-brett-lauther/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-longtime-kicker-brett-lauther/ ***** Marc-Antoine Dequoy has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/marc-antoine-dequoy-announces-retirement-from-football/ https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-longtime-kicker-brett-lauther/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/alouettes-national-db-dequoy-announces-retirement-from-cfl/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-safety-marc-antoine-dequoy-announces-retirement/ ***** Tre Ford to the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/report-quarterback-tre-ford-to-sign-with-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-release-veteran-kicker-lauther/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/hamiltons-new-faces-qb-tre-ford-signs-ol-lofton-pact/ ***** More later.

Lots to catch up on. This will take more than one post. Free Agent power rankings Defensive Backs https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-backs/ Kicking Teams https://3downnation.com/2026/01/31/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-specialists/ ***** Top 50 Free Agents https://3downnation.com/2026/01/31/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-top-50/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tsns-top-pending-free-agents-remaining-ahead-of-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Key off-season dates https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/key-2026-off-season-dates-you-need-to-know/ ***** Best 2025 QBs in various categories https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/cfls-top-quarterbacks-in-every-pff-category-in-2025/ ***** Hamilton analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-tiger-cats-look-to-add-in-hopes-of-taking-next-step/ ***** Sask analyses https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-roughriders-look-to-keep-what-theyve-built-from-toppling-over/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-aubrey-miller-jr/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-top-5-free-agents-the-roughriders-should-sign/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-noah-zerr/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-mitch-picton/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-february-1-2026/ ***** BC analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-lions-looking-to-get-over-playoff-hump/ ***** The Redblacks have let go Jovan Santos-Knox. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/ottawa-redblacks-release-veteran-linebacker-jovan-santos-knox/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/redblacks-release-linebacker-jovan-santos-knox/ ***** The Elks have let go Tre Ford. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/canadian-qb-tre-ford-released-by-edmonton-elks-prior-to-cfl-offseason-roster-bonus/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/elks-release-quarterback-tre-ford/ ***** Hergy Mayala has signed with BC. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/lions-sign-national-receiver-hergy-mayala/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/b-c-lions-bring-back-canadian-pass-catcher-hergy-mayala/ ***** Devonte Dedmon has signed with the Als. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/als-sign-returner-devonte-dedmon/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-sign-wr-kr-devonte-dedmon-2021-most-outstanding-special-teams-player/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/montreal-alouettes-sign-returner-devonte-dedmon-following-release-by-redblacks/ ***** More later.

A blind pilot walks onto a plane waving his white cane. The passengers look at each other in disbelief. The flight attendant gets on the PA and says, "Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, the captain is legally blind, but rest assured, he's one of the best pilots in the world with over 6,000 successful flights." Next, the co-pilot makes his way to the plane. He's also blind, and he uses his walking stick to make it to the cabin. The flight attendant then says, "Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, the co-pilot is also blind, but rest assured, he is the second best pilot in the world with over 5,000 successful flights." At this point the plane begins to take off on the runway. It gains speed, and the passengers grow tenser. The plane keeps accelerating faster and faster; and as it approaches the end of the runway, it still hasn't left the ground. The plane is approaching the end of the runway at a really high speed, and the passengers start to scream, "Oh my god oh my god we're all going to die!" Suddenly the plane takes off and begins its ascent. The pilot turns to the co-pilot and says, "The day they stop screaming we're screwed."

The eBook of Stanley Crouch's Kansas City Lightning is on sale for $2.99 today. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DG292OO Any opinions?

In the Canadian league, the cap and the floor are very close to one another. As a result, every team has the same payroll. This suggests to me that on Opening Day, every team has an equal chance to win the Grey Cup.

With the retirement of David Robertson, there are no active players who won the World Series as members of the New York Yankees.

In '87 or '88, I received an unrequested catalogue from Mosaic with Chet Baker on the cover. I think they got my name from Downbeat. I promptly ordered the Monk Blue Note and the Mulligan/Baker PJ boxes. Those were my first boxes.

With a new box set, I typically open up one CD a year. So I bite the bullet once, and then I'm good to go for years.

OK, nothing special.

The Riders have let go Shawn Bane, Jr. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/28/riders-release-receiver-shawn-bane-jr/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-shawn-bane-jr-ahead-of-cfl-free-agency/ ***** Tim White has signed with the Bombers. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/blue-bombers-sign-receiver-tim-white/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/blue-bombers-add-all-cfl-receiver-white-on-one-year-deal/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/tim-white-signs-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers-after-release-from-hamilton/ ***** Each team's free agent situation https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/where-every-cfl-team-stands-ahead-of-free-agency/ ***** The league has announced the names of the kids who have been invited to attend this year's Combine. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/cfl-reveals-2026-cfl-combine-participants/ ***** Austin Mack has signed with the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-add-wr-mack-on-two-year-deal-after-release-from-als/ https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/edmonton-elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-sources/ ***** Here is a good description of how free agency works. The window opens Sunday. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/29/free-agency-communication-window-opens-february-1/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-blue-bombers-staying-the-course/ ***** Steve Dennis has died at 74. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/longtime-cfl-player-steve-dennis-dead-at-74/ ***** The Stampeders have let go Aaron Crawford. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/calgary-stampeders-release-veteran-aaron-crawford-sign-two/ ***** Free Agent power rankings DL https://3downnation.com/2026/01/28/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-line/ Linebackers https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/2026-cfl-free-agent-rankings-linebackers/ ***** Corey Chamblin will be a DC in the UFL this year. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/former-argos-riders-head-coach-corey-chamblin-named-defensive-coordinator-for-ufls-st-louis-battlehawks/ ***** Sask free agent analyses https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-trevon-tate/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-free-agents-philippe-gagnon/

bertrand, I don't know. Anybody here know?