GA Russell Posted July 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 Happy Dominion Day! Canadians born July 1 include... Dan Aykroyd - 1952 Louise Penny - 1958 Pamela Anderson - 1967 ***** Week 4 picks https://3downnation.com/2023/06/30/3downnation-cfl-picks-ottawa-redblacks-look-to-snap-long-home-losing-streak/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-4-cfl-picks-2023/ ***** Matthew Cauz picks his Top 10 Canadians. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/06/30/o-canada-cauzs-top-10-nationals/ ***** Dakota Prukop has returned to the Bombers. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dakota-prukop-blue-bombers-quarterback-1.6890194 ***** Ben Roethlisberger now has a podcast, and on the most recent one he wore an old CFL t-shirt. https://3downnation.com/2023/06/27/former-pittsburgh-steelers-qb-ben-roethlisberger-sports-cfl-t-shirt-thanks-to-canadian-trainer/ ***** Grey Cup Final tickets go on sale today at 10:00 am eastern. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/06/14/ticats-unveil-plans-for-enhanced-stadium-for-110th-grey-cup/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Happy Independence Day! Americans born July 4 include... Stephen Foster - 1826 Bill Withers - 1938 Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson - 1943 ***** Week 4 results Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/04/plays-of-the-week-week-4-2023/ ***** Ottawa 26....Edmonton 7 Two first-time starting QBs, and the underdog won. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/01/elks-elixir-does-the-trick-and-11-other-thoughts-on-the-redblacks-first-win-of-the-season/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/01/dont-teach-me-how-to-doege-six-thoughts-on-the-elks-loss-to-ottawa/ ***** Winnipeg 17....Montreal 3 The start of the game was delayed one hour and forty minutes due to lightning. The Bombers scored a touchdown early, and then led the remainder of the game. But I think it's noteworthy that the Als' defense held the Bombers to 17 points. Last week the Bombers scored only six against the Lions. Something is up. Has the league figured out how to defend against Buck Pierce's offense? https://3downnation.com/2023/07/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-own-line-of-scrimmage-soak-alouettes-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/02/alouettes-problems-in-the-trenches-come-to-forefront-in-rainy-loss/ ***** Toronto 45....BC 24 The rare CFL Monday Night Football. The last two undefeated teams, and the underdog wins at home. Statistically, Adams had a great game, except that he threw six (!) interceptions. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/03/all-six-argos-ints-from-monday/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/04/vernon-adams-jr-throws-six-to-their-stomachs-10-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-pick-filled-loss-to-the-argos/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/04/argonauts-prove-they-are-cfls-best-team-10-thoughts-on-torontos-big-win-over-b-c-lions/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2023/07/03/3downnation-power-rankings-week-5-2023/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/04/power-rankings-embrace-the-turmoil/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-5-power-rankings-argos-tame-the-lions-to-cement-their-top-standing/  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Speaking of Bill Withers, I saw a meme on Twitter the other day. Me: Bill, "ain't no sunshine" is bad grammar. Bill Withers: I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know. ***** Week 5 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2023/07/06/cfl-beat-183/ https://officepoolswire.com/football/cfl-week-5-predictions/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/06/3downnation-cfl-picks-week-5-2023/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/05/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-5-picks-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/05/weekly-predictor-riding-with-riders/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-5/ ***** Week 5 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/06/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-5-3/ ***** Having left winless Edmonton, Kai Locksley has signed with winless Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/05/ticats-sign-former-elk-kai-locksley/ ***** Gene Gaines has died at 85. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/06/ottawa-redblacks-wall-of-honour-inductee-gene-gaines-passes-away-at-85/ ***** Having won his first and only start last week, Tyrie Adams is out for the year with an injured ACL. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/05/ottawa-redblacks-lose-promising-qb-tyrie-adams-for-rest-of-season-with-acl-injury/ ***** Brett Boyko has signed with the Elks. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/03/edmonton-elks-sign-canadian-ol-brett-boyko-one-other/ ***** This thread's view count is up another 1,500 since June 15, and we are now at 219.3 thousand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Week 5 results Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/10/special-teams-shines-in-the-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Sask 12....Edmonton 11 The Elks led 11-3 with 1:10 left. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/07/recap-saskatchewan-12-edmonton-11/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/07/rouge-with-embarrassment-eight-thoughts-on-the-elks-single-point-loss-to-the-riders/ ***** Winnipeg 24....Calgary 11 The Stampeders led 11-1 with four minutes left in the second quarter. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/07/recap-winnipeg-24-calgary-11/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/07/greg-mccrae-shows-the-way-as-blue-bombers-best-stampeders-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/08/calgary-gets-manhandled-by-the-bombers-more-thoughts-than-points-on-the-stampeders-third-loss/ ***** Hamilton 21....Ottawa 13 Masoli returned on the first anniversary of his injury. He promptly hurt his Achilles tendon, and is out for the year. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/08/recap-hamilton-21-ottawa-13/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/09/crummy-night-for-the-redblacks-11-other-thoughts-on-falling-to-the-ticats/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/09/first-one-in-the-win-column-10-thoughts-on-hamiltons-21-13-victory-over-the-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** BC 35....Montreal 19 The Als did not look like a contender for first place. The Lions did. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/09/recap-bc-35-montreal-19/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/09/montreal-alouettes-lose-second-straight-game-drop-to-500-after-loss-to-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/09/montreal-alouettes-lose-second-straight-game-drop-to-500-after-loss-to-b-c-lions/ ***** Standings https://www.cfl.ca/2023standings/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/10/power-rankings-some-rare-calm-water/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/10/3downnation-power-rankings-redblacks-fall-after-injury-to-qb-jeremiah-masoli/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-6-power-rankings-stacking-the-leagues-teams-from-best-to-worst/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-6/ ***** Week 6 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/12/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-6-2/ ***** Week 6 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/12/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-6-3/ ***** Week 6 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2023/07/13/cfl-beat-184/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-6-cfl-picks-2023/ https://officepoolswire.com/football/cfl-week-6-predictions/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/13/3downnation-cfl-picks-edmonton-elks-look-to-snap-19-game-home-losing-streak/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/11/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-6-picks-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/11/weekly-predictor-all-aboard-with-the-argonauts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/13/from-the-editors-desk-hello-week-6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 Week 6 results Hamilton 37....Edmonton 29 The Ticats were the better team, but the Elks made a game of it at the end. The Elks tied Bill Veeck's 1953 St. Louis Browns' pro sports record by losing their 20th consecutive home game. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/14/recap-hamilton-36-edmonton-29/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/14/edmonton-elks-tie-1953-st-louis-browns-all-time-pro-sports-record-with-20th-consecutive-home-loss/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/14/home-field-disadvantage-eight-thoughts-on-the-elks-20th-consecutive-loss-at-commonwealth-stadium/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/14/the-butler-did-it-10-thoughts-on-hamiltons-37-29-victory-over-the-edmonton-elks/ ***** Toronto 35....Montreal 27 Great game! In his first season as a starter, Kelly is proving to be the real deal. Fajardo appears to be regaining his old form. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/15/recap-toronto-35-montreal-27/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/15/argos-enjoy-banner-day-despite-flurry-of-flags-10-thoughts-on-a-thrilling-victory-in-montreal/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-hold-off-montreal-alouettes-in-thriller-to-remain-undefeated-1.1984378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Attention NFL and NCAA fans! Now I'm going to do something a little different. There were two games Saturday. I'm not going to make comments or post news articles about them. I will merely post the links to the highlight reels. I will let you take a look at them, and decide for yourself whether watching the CFL games is worth your time. The first game was Winnipeg at Ottawa. Winnipeg has been one of the best teams since 2019. Ottawa is worse than everybody except Edmonton. Their first two quarterbacks are injured, so here they started their rookie third-stringer. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/15/recap-ottawa-31-winnipeg-28/ ***** The second game was Calgary at Saskatchewan. Both teams are middling, and so far this year disappointing.  https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/15/recap-calgary-33-saskatchewan-31/ Edited July 16, 2023 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 FWIW, I was so exhausted from watching the Winnipeg-Ottawa game (which ended at 7:15 pm), I slept like a rock last night. So for those of you who dare to watch the highlights reel of that one, caution is advised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Week 6 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/17/incredible-comebacks-in-the-week-6-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/17/power-rankings-yes-this-one-was-fun/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/17/3downnation-power-rankings-injury-ravaged-riders-plummet-after-loss/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-7-power-rankings-argos-retain-top-spot-ottawa-stuns-the-bombers-riders-suffer-double-loss/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-7/ ***** Week 7 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/18/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-7-picks-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/18/weekly-predictor-redblacks-on-the-crum-up/ ***** Antonio Pipkin has joined Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/18/ticats-sign-qb-antonio-pipkin/ ***** Trevor Harris hurt his knee against the Stampeders, and will be out a long time. He might return before the season's end, but he might not. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/16/riders-announce-harris-to-undergo-surgery-for-knee-injury/ ***** Kenny Lawler's immigration issues are finally resolved, so he will join the Bombers this week. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/17/bombers-announce-kenny-lawlers-return-will-suit-up-for-week-7/  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Week 7 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2023/07/20/cfl-beat-185/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-7-cfl-picks-2023/ https://officepoolswire.com/football/cfl-week-7-predictions/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/20/3downnation-cfl-picks-week-7-2023/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/20/from-the-editors-desk-im-ready-for-week-7/ ***** Week 7 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/19/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-7-3/ ***** Week 7 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/19/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-7-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 There have been a few recent headlines you might like to see. Trumaine Washington has signed with the Roughriders. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/21/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-former-cfl-interception-leader-trumaine-washington/ ***** Gary Brandt has died at 80. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/21/former-riders-ol-plaza-of-honour-inductee-gary-brandt-passes-away-at-80/ ***** Kwaku Boateng has decided to retire. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/20/canadian-de-kwaku-boateng-retires-from-cfl-despite-interest-from-teams/ ***** Last week's games were so good, the league enjoyed its highest TV ratings since Week 2 of 2021. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/19/new-heights-week-6-thrillers-help-cfl-set-multi-year-regular-season-tv-ratings-high/ ***** A fan has entered the Guinness Book of World Records by attending games in all nine cities in a fifteen day period. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/09/superfan-bobby-dubeau-attends-game-in-all-nine-cfl-stadiums-over-15-days-to-set-guinness-world-record/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Shawn Lemon has signed with the Als. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/23/montreal-alouettes-sign-veteran-defensive-lineman-shawn-lemon/ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Week 7 results Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/24/spectacular-catches-in-the-week-7-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Winnipeg 28....Edmonton 14 The Bombers were obviously the better team from start to finish, but the Elks didn't stink. Dave Naylor tweeted yesterday that only Collaros has been the starting quarterback of his team longer than Cornelius! https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/21/recap-winnipeg-28-edmonton-14/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-flex-late-on-winless-edmonton-elks-12-other-thoughts/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bombers-elks-july20-1.6913450 ***** Toronto 31....Hamilton 15 Never in doubt. The Ticats had to start rookie Taylor Powell, with both Mitchell and Shiltz out. As you would expect, Powell has a long way to go. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/21/recap-toronto-31-hamilton-15/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/22/back-to-the-future-10-thoughts-on-torontos-victory-in-hamilton/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/22/simply-not-good-enough-10-thoughts-on-hamiltons-31-15-loss-to-the-toronto-argonauts/ ***** BC 19....Sask 9 Both defenses played very well. Adams hurt his leg in the first quarter, and Evans came in for the rest of the way. Nobody considers Evans a backup quarterback, but this was his first action of the season, and he showed some rust. With Harris out long-term, the Riders started young Mason Fine. Like Powell, Fine today is not ready for prime time. But maybe one day! https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/23/recap-bc-19-saskatchewan-9/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/23/lions-hit-with-shrapnel-in-watermelon-smash-and-10-other-thoughts-on-beating-the-riders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/dane-evans-replaces-injured-vernon-adams-jr-leads-lions-past-roughriders-1.1987198 ***** Ottawa 43....Calgary 41 Game of the Week! Crum did it again! You've got to check out the highlights reel of this seesaw battle. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/24/recap-ottawa-43-calgary-41/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/24/crumming-up-clutch-10-other-thoughts-on-the-redblacks-winning-in-calgary/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-earn-second-straight-ot-win-edge-calgary-stampeders-in-high-scoring-thriller-1.1987584 ***** Power Rankings With Harris out, I think the Riders are currently the worst team in the league, not the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/24/power-rankings-there-are-horses-in-these-qb-stables/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/24/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-redblacks-rise-as-dustin-crums-star-rockets/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-8-power-rankings-stacking-the-leagues-best-to-worst-teams/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-8/ ***** Standings https://www.cfl.ca/2023standings/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Week 8 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/25/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-8-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/25/weekly-predictor-riding-with-the-redblacks/ ***** BC visits Edmonton this Saturday. The Elks will have an extra radio-broadcast in Punjabi. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/25/edmonton-elks-partner-for-first-ever-professional-football-punjabi-radio-broadcast/ ***** Brad Muhammad has signed with the Stampeders. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/25/stamps-add-db-brad-muhammad-and-dl-alex-tchangam/  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 The Ticats have sent Ja'Gared Davis to the Stampeders for a pick. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/25/calgary-stampeders-acquire-dl-jagared-davis-from-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/25/stamps-acquire-defensive-lineman-jagared-davis/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Week 8 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2023/07/27/cfl-beat-186/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-8-cfl-picks-2023/ https://officepoolswire.com/football/cfl-week-8-predictions/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/safimods-week-8-cfl-power-rankings/ ***** Week 8 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/26/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-8-2/ ***** Week 8 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/26/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-8-3/ ***** Here is a list of Canadian and former CFL players currently in NFL training camps. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/27/comprehensive-guide-to-canadians-and-former-cfl-players-in-nfl-training-camps-in-2023/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) On 7/26/2023 at 12:09 AM, GA Russell said: The Ticats have sent Ja'Gared Davis to the Stampeders for a pick. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/25/calgary-stampeders-acquire-dl-jagared-davis-from-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/25/stamps-acquire-defensive-lineman-jagared-davis/ Let's try to catch up! Davis failed his Calgary physical, so the trade has been voided. I haven't found any details, so I wonder if this is the end of the line for his playing career. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/27/trade-to-stampeders-voided-after-ticats-dl-jagared-davis-fails-physical/ ***** Week 8 picks https://3downnation.com/2023/07/28/3downnation-cfl-picks-week-8-2023/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/28/from-the-editors-desk-see-you-in-halifax-week-8/ ***** Week 8 results Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/31/sure-handed-dbs-and-speedy-specialists-in-week-8-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Hamilton 16....Ottawa 12 Mitchell returned from the injured list, and was not sharp. He threw five interceptions. Crum almost led the Redblacks to their third straight fourth quarter comeback. With two seconds left, Mitchell broke his leg! So he is back on the injured list, and the Ticats have a quarterback problem again. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/29/recap-hamilton-16-ottawa-12/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/29/ottawa-crums-up-short-nine-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-the-ticats/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/29/when-a-win-is-also-a-loss-10-thoughts-on-hamiltons-hard-fought-victory-over-ottawa/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/29/ticats-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-to-undergo-surgery-for-fractured-leg-report/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/tiger-cats-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-6-game-injured-list-1.6922403 ***** Toronto 31....Sask 13 This year's Touchdown Atlantic game was a success for everyone except the Riders. The Argos are 6-0 for the first time since 1935! https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/29/recap-toronto-31-saskatchewan-13/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/30/argos-crack-lobsters-and-roughriders-10-thoughts-on-torontos-historic-td-atlantic-win/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-remain-perfect-with-touchdown-atlantic-victory-over-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.1990053 ***** BC 27....Edmonton 0 Not much to say here. The Elks set the all-pro record for 21 consecutive home losses, dating back to 2019. A shutout is very rare, and the Lions shut out the Elks for the second time this season! And it's not even Labor Day. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/29/recap-bc-27-edmonton-0/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/29/edmonton-elks-set-all-time-pro-sports-record-for-consecutive-losses-at-home/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/30/lions-order-second-goose-egg-over-easy-and-10-other-thoughts-on-shutting-out-the-elks-again/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/30/pointless-endeavour-six-thoughts-on-the-edmonton-elks-second-shutout-loss-of-the-season/ As a result, Jarious Jackson has been promoted to Offensive Coordinator, and Stephen McAdoo will coach the defense. https://3downnation.com/2023/07/31/edmonton-elks-promote-jarious-jackson-to-offensive-coordinator-report/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-preparing-to-make-change-at-qb-after-changing-offensive-coordinator-1.1990700 ***** Montreal 25....Calgary 18 Good game. Fajardo is better than Maier. There were 12 field goals and one pick-six. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/30/recap-montreal-25-calgary-18/ https://3downnation.com/2023/07/31/field-goal-bowl-six-thoughts-on-the-montreal-alouettes-win-over-calgary/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/defence-leads-montreal-alouettes-to-win-over-calgary-stampeders-and-snap-of-three-game-skid-1.1990469 ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2023/07/31/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-nova-scotia-clash-inspires-new-contender/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/31/power-rankings-second-tier-up-for-grabs/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-9-power-rankings-middle-of-the-pack-gets-muddled-while-the-top-tier-remains-the-same/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-9/ ***** Week 9 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/02/checking-down-news-and-notes-from-week-9-2/ ***** Week 9 picks https://rodpedersen.com/week-9-cfl-picks-2023/ https://officepoolswire.com/football/cfl-week-9-predictions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/01/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-9-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/01/weekly-predictor-will-the-roughriders-get-a-w/ ***** Stats through Week 8 https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_CFL_League_Stats_Report_Week_8.pdf ***** This thread has enjoyed another 1,600 views since July 6, and we are now up to 220,900 views! Edited August 3, 2023 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Week 9 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2023/08/03/cfl-beat-187/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/03/3downnation-cfl-picks-week-9-2023/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/03/from-the-editors-desk-shouting-out-javon-leake-to-start-week-9/ ***** Week 9 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/02/cfl-ca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-9-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Week 9 results Winnipeg 50....BC 14 The Bombers are back! https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/03/recap-winnipeg-50-bc-14/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/03/blue-bombers-wreck-lions-to-reclaim-first-place-in-west-division-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/04/lions-get-50-doses-of-their-own-medicine-and-10-other-thoughts-on-being-blown-out-by-the-bombers/ ***** Calgary 20....Toronto 7 Kelly hurt his ankle. The Argos' back-up QBs are the league's least experienced. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/05/recap-calgary-20-toronto-7/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/05/stampeders-hand-argos-first-loss-of-the-season-and-eight-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/05/argos-caught-sleepwalking-13-thoughts-on-torontos-loss-to-calgary/ ***** Montreal 27....Hamilton 14 The Ticats dominated the first half, and the Als dominated the second half. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/05/recap-montreal-27-hamilton-14/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/06/coughing-up-a-hairball-10-thoughts-on-hamiltons-27-14-loss-to-the-alouettes/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/06/defence-to-the-rescue-once-again-seven-thoughts-on-the-montreal-alouettes-win-over-hamilton/ ***** Sask 26....Ottawa 24 Game of the Week.  The Redblacks showed nothing for three quarters, and then took the lead in the fourth! Lauther won it with a 54-yard field goal in the last minute. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/06/recap-saskatchewan-26-ottawa-24/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/07/coaching-costs-redblacks-a-dozen-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-saskatchewan/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/riders-redblacks-cfl-recap-1.6929737 ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2023/08/07/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-bombers-blow-past-the-competition/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/07/power-rankings-the-bombers-strike-back/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-10-power-rankings-argos-take-first-l-winnipegs-revenge-montreal-builds-momentum/ ***** Darnell Sankey played in the XFL this spring. Here are his comments about the experience. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/06/its-just-not-for-me-linebacker-darnell-sankey-found-less-satisfaction-in-xfl-compared-to-cfl/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Go Riders! I somehow managed to not watch any CFL when I was in SK briefly earlier in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) On 8/8/2023 at 1:19 AM, danasgoodstuff said: Go Riders! I somehow managed to not watch any CFL when I was in SK briefly earlier in the summer. Dana, I don't know if I made the situation clear at the beginning of the season. So here we go. Fans outside of Canada have an easier time of watching CFL games than fans inside Canada. Inside Canada, you must subscribe to cable tv, and then subscribe to TSN specifically. In the US, half the games are available for free on the league's website. The other half is carried by CBS Sports Network, which I believe can be streamed by Americans via Hulu. Everyone outside of Canada and the US can watch all the games for free on the league's website. See these links. https://www.cfl.ca/plus https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/09/week-10-saskatchewan-roughriders-at-montreal-alouettes/ ***** Week 9 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/08/circus-catches-in-the-week-9-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Week 10 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/09/checking-down-adams-jr-takes-first-team-reps/ ***** Week 10 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/09/cfl-ca-game-notes-kickers-on-record-breaking-pace/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-10/ ***** Week 10 picks https://rodpedersen.com/week-10-cfl-picks-2023/ https://officepoolswire.com/football/cfl-week-10-predictions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/08/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-10-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/08/weekly-predictor-all-in-on-the-alouettes/ ***** Stats through Week 9 https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_CFL_League_Stats_Report_Week_9.pdf Edited August 10, 2023 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 Week 10 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/category/lesser-sports/cfl-beat/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/10/3downnation-cfl-picks-week-10-2023/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/10/from-the-editors-desk-lots-of-excitement-in-week-10/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Tonight's game starts in half an hour, so let's catch up with a little news. The New York Jets let go Chris Streveler. A career back-up in both leagues, he qualified for his NFL pension last year. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/07/new-york-jets-waive-former-cfl-quarterback-chris-streveler/ https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/new-york-jets-waive-grey-cup-winning-qb-chris-streveler-1.1993393 ***** The Ticats have let go OC Tommy Condell. He will be replaced by Scott Milanovich. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-ticats-condell-1.6930120 https://3downnation.com/2023/08/07/tommy-condell-out-as-hamilton-tiger-cats-offensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/08/opinion-hamiltons-offence-will-improve-under-scott-milanovich-but-expectations-should-be-tempered/ ***** Linebacker Barrington Wade failed to make the Bombers, but he was signed this week by Chicago. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/08/chicago-bears-sign-lb-barrington-wade-who-was-cut-by-winnipeg-in-training-camp/ ***** Zenon Andrusyshyn passed away this week at 76. RIP. I remember putting a note on the school bulletin board when he kicked his 109-yard punt! https://3downnation.com/2023/08/08/longtime-cfl-kicker-zenon-andrusyshyn-passes-away-at-76/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/longtime-toronto-argonauts-kicker-punter-zenon-andrusyshyn-dead-at-76-1.1993654 ***** The Riders have let go Derel Walker. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/09/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-veteran-receiver-derel-walker/ ***** TSN ranks the best plays through the first eight weeks. https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/new-york-jets-waive-grey-cup-winning-qb-chris-streveler-1.1993393  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) Week 10 results Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/14/diving-into-the-week-10-plays-of-the-week/ ***** Winnipeg 38....Edmonton 29 The Elks took an early 22-0 lead, but the Bombers under Dru Brown came back to win it. The Elks let Canadian QB Tre Ford play, and he looked good. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/11/recap-winnipeg-38-edmonton-29/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-elks-august10-1.6933339 https://3downnation.com/2023/08/11/blue-bombers-overcome-22-point-deficit-to-beat-elks-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/11/start-fast-die-the-same-nine-thoughts-on-the-elks-blown-lead-against-the-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-bombers-quarterback-dru-brown-secures-cfl-weekly-honour-roll-selection-1.1996333 ***** Montreal 41....Sask 12 The Riders were never in it. The Als' Caleb Evans looked good at QB. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/11/recap-montreal-41-saskatchewan-12/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-scorch-saskatchewan-roughriders-for-third-straight-win-1.1994979 https://3downnation.com/2023/08/12/no-fajardo-no-stanback-no-problem-six-thoughts-on-the-montreal-alouettes-win-over-the-riders/ ***** BC 37....Calgary 9 The Stampeders were never in it. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/12/recap-bc-37-calgary-9/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/13/vernon-adams-jr-saddles-stamps-in-return-and-10-other-thoughts-on-the-lions-victory-over-calgary/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/13/lions-beat-up-stampeders-and-seven-other-thoughts-on-calgarys-loss-in-b-c/ ***** Toronto 44....Ottawa 31 Game of the Week. Five lead changes in the first half alone! https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/14/recap-toronto-44-ottawa-31/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/14/plenty-of-entertainment-but-no-defence-10-other-thoughts-on-ottawas-loss-to-the-argos/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/14/the-argos-wave-goodbye-to-the-redblacks-14-thoughts-on-torontos-win-over-ottawa/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/14/power-rankings-re-claiming-the-throne/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/14/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-stampeders-get-cut-back-down-to-size/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-11-power-rankings-bombers-stage-furious-rally-bc-has-banner-day-argos-bounce-back/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/contenders-vs-pretenders-week-11/ ***** We are now at the mid-point of the season. Stats through Week 10. https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_CFL_League_Stats_Report_Week_10.pdf ***** Week 11 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/15/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-11-picks-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/15/weekly-predictor-is-it-time-for-an-elks-win/ ***** Hamilton announced its plans for this year's Grey Cup Festival. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/15/hamilton-sports-group-reveals-plans-for-grey-cup-festival/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-sports-group-unveils-its-plans-for-23-grey-cup-festival-1.1996296 https://3downnation.com/2023/08/15/hamilton-unveils-plans-for-2023-grey-cup-festival/ ***** Elks President Victor Cui has resigned. This is puzzling because he was more popular than the players or the coaches. https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/15/elks-victor-cui-mutually-agree-to-part-ways/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/victor-cui-elks-part-ways-cfl-1.6936909 https://3downnation.com/2023/08/14/edmonton-elks-president-victor-cui-to-part-ways-report/ https://3downnation.com/2023/08/15/official-edmonton-elks-president-victor-cui-mutually-part-ways/ ***** Nathan Rourke is currently trying to make the Jacksonville roster. He made a good play over the weekend. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/12/that-was-nasty-patrick-mahomes-praises-canadian-qb-nathan-rourkes-viral-passing-touchdown-in-nfl-preseason-debut-with-jaguars/ ***** The Ticats traded Antonio Pipkin to the Riders for punter Kaare Vedvik. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/13/riders-acquire-qb-antonio-pipkin-from-ticats-in-exchange-for-global-punter-kaare-vedvik/ ***** Sask mid-year analysis https://3downnation.com/2023/08/15/needs-improvement-grading-the-saskatchewan-roughriders-halfway-through-2023/  Edited August 16, 2023 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted August 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Shaq Richardson has signed with the Stampeders. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/16/calgary-stampeders-sign-veteran-defensive-back-shaquille-richardson/ ***** Ranking the teams by injuries suffered. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/16/which-cfl-team-most-injuries-2023/ ***** The Elks' starting a Canadian at QB (Tre Ford) caused the game Friday to have the biggest TV audience of the season thus far. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/16/canadian-qb-intrigue-tre-fords-first-start-this-season-helps-elks-yield-largest-tv-audience-on-tsn-in-2023/ ***** Unofficial award winners at season's mid-point. https://3downnation.com/2023/08/16/3downnations-2023-mid-season-cfl-award-winners/ ***** Week 11 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/16/checking-down-collaros-misses-practice-on-wed/ ***** Week 11 picks https://rodpedersen.com/week-11-cfl-picks-2023/ ***** Power Rankings https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-cfl-head-coaches/ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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