GA Russell Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 The draft is this weekend. Even though the CFL schedule starts earlier than the NFL's, the league schedules its draft the week following the NFL's because they want to see who the NFL drafts. They don't want to waste a high pick on someone who will sign with the NFL. Here's an excellent list by Duane Ford of the lingo used by scouts and commentators regarding the draft: http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/duane_forde/?id=364457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 The league announced today its involvement in the study of concussions. Matt Dunigan, who suffered a number of concussions, announced that he would donate his brain to science. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/former-cfl-qb-matt-dunigan-donating-his-brain-to-science/article2008913/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 The Esks have released Kamau Peterson and former Boise State star Jared Zabransky. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=364638 ***** The Riders have signed former Florida star Chris Leak. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=364733 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 The Bombers have traded LaVar Glover to the Eskimos for a draft pick. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=364837 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Donald Crump has died. It hadn't occurred to me how many interesting things happened during his short tenure as commissioner. I remember the bullwhip! http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=364855 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Here is today's draft: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=38171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Montreal needs a kicker. Duval played out his option, and I haven't read if he has signed with anyone. The Als selected a kicker with their first round pick today, and also traded their first pick of next year's draft to BC for Sean Whyte. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Markus Howell has retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Lots of news this past week. The Eskimos have signed Ron Lancaster's grandson, QB Marc Mueller. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365216 ***** Ryan Donnelly has retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365323 ***** Calgary has released Mike Labinjo. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365401 ***** Adriano Belli announced his retirement by calling a press conference on a tall ship. No more kissing! No more third quarter fights! http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365421 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365866 ***** Jesse Lumsden has finally retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The Stamps today traded PK Sam and Miguel Robede to the Argos for Reggie McNeal and Adrian Davis. The teams also exchanged neg list players. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/argos-acquire-pk-sam-from-stamps/article2028843/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Ticats today cut Sandro DeAngelis. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=366758 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/tiger-cats-release-kicker-sandro-deangelis/article2033391/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ray Mariuz has announced his retirement. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=366962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Jason Maas has announced his retirement. He was one of the best for a while, but he should have quit when he got hurt years ago in 2005. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=366978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Here's a brief but good update on the Riders' situation. Gary Etcheverry has left the coaching staff. CFL rookie camps begin June 1, and the veterans report five days later. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/gary-etcheverry-resigns-from-roughriders-coaching-staff/article2036697/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I learn today that Marc Trestman published an autobiography last year called Perseverance! http://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Life-Lessons-Leadership-Teamwork/dp/0978780930/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306538492&sr=1-1 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/als-eager-to-begin-cfl-title-defence/article2038034/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Don't know if I can watch the Roughies any more now that my dad's gone, but in Saskatoon I may not be able to avoid it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Montreal needs a kicker. Duval played out his option, and I haven't read if he has signed with anyone. The Als selected a kicker with their first round pick today, and also traded their first pick of next year's draft to BC for Sean Whyte. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=365104 The Ticats today cut Sandro DeAngelis. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=366758 http://www.theglobea...article2033391/ The Als have signed Sandro DeAngelis. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=367379 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 The Riders' second round pick, an OL named Matt O'Donnell, is so big, at 6'11", 340, that he will first try out with the Boston Celtics before signing with Sask. He hasn't played basketball since high school, but the Celtics are giving him a tryout??? http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=367498 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 The Riders released Chris Szarka, who is now 36. Rob Bagg has re-injured his knee, and is likely out for the year. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/roughriders-endure-a-rough-day/article2043129/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) The camps are now open, and pre-season news articles are starting to appear. Here is Allan Maki's look at the West: http://www.theglobea...article2045484/ ***** Less than 1,000 tickets are left for the Sept. 25 game in Moncton between the Ticats and the Stamps. http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4407637 Edited June 3, 2011 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 TSN Radio 1050 has taken over as the Argos' radio station this year. http://www.tsn.ca/radio/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=364056 TSN Radio 1050 announced today that they will have a weekly Argos show each Monday at 7:00 pm eastern, starting this Monday. The show will feature TSN's television talent. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=367744 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) It looks like the Globe has someone new covering the league, Rachel Brady. Here's her Eastern preview: http://www.theglobea...article2047280/ Edit to add: This report mentions a few Bomber transactions I don't think I was aware of: Brock Ralph and Luke Fritz were released, and Shawn Gallant retired. Edited June 4, 2011 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Jon Oosterhuis failed his physical, and the Bombers cut him. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=367865 ***** Ahman Green showed up with a hamstring injury, and the Als cut him. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/alouettes-cut-ahman-green/article2047904/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Damon Duval is signing with the Eskimos. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=368070 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 The Eskimos are bringing back Kerry Joseph. You will recall that they signed him late last year as insurance, and then cut him when the season was over. The Esks have need a backup QB since they cut Jared Zabransky. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=368193 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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