GA Russell Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Let's review what has happened in the past week. The Redblacks got some good players in the expansion draft. They chose Kevin Glenn and Thomas DeMarco for their quarterbacks. They also got Chevon Walker, Keith Shologon (who I think was their best pick) and Marwan Hage (who is long in the tooth, but who I expect will provide leadership in the locker room. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439107 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439238 ***** The Bombers named Marcel Bellefeuille as their OC. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439247 ***** The Als' Andrew Woodruff retired because of concussion problems. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439335 http://cfl.ca/article/woodruff-retires-alouettes-extend-pair-of-canadians ***** The Stamps named Rich Stubler as their DC. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439391 http://cfl.ca/article/stubler-named-defensive-coordinator-in-calgary ***** The Bombers released Sandro DeAngelis. I've never understood why he was the best when he was with the Stamps, and hasn't been any good ever since he left them. (This article mentions that the Bombers released Justin Palardy during the season. I don't recall that.) http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439391 ***** The Argos' Jeff Johnson has retired. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439461 ***** Denver, Miami, NY Jets, San Diego and Minnesota have shown interest in Dontrelle Inman. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439478 ***** After spending this year with Dallas and New England, Jason Vega is returning to the Bombers. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439645 http://cfl.ca/article/happy-returns-vega-re-joins-bombers-for-2014 ***** The Lions have named Khari Jones as their new OC. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439649 http://cfl.ca/article/lions-hand-khari-jones-keys-to-offence ***** The Redblacks named their coaching staff. http://cfl.ca/article/gibson-among-8-coaching-hires-in-ottawa ***** Top 10 runs of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/93995/autostart/true Edited December 24, 2013 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Denver, Miami, NY Jets, San Diego and Minnesota have shown interest in Dontrelle Inman. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439478 The Argos today released Inman early, apparently to allow him to sign an NFL contract promptly. http://cfl.ca/article/argos-release-receiver-dontrelle-inman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Top 10 returns of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94005/autostart/true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Chicago has signed Chris Williams. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439779 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Top 10 hits of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94023 ***** Top 10 post-season plays of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/93715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Top 10 defensive plays of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 There is a new book out about the league's expansion into the US called End Zones & Border Wars by Ed Willes. Last year for Christmas I received the author's book on the WHA called The Rebel League, and I enjoyed it very much. http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/11/06/new-cfl-book-nice-trip-down-memory-lane/ http://www.amazon.com/End-Zones-Border-Wars-Expansion/dp/1550176145/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383947535&sr=1-3&keywords=Ed+willes Amazon US had problems getting this book in, but it finally arrived at my place today. I'm looking forward to reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Top 10 catches of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94053/autostart/true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Top 10 plays of 2013 video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94061 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Here's a Dec. 19 CP article you might enjoy about current players reminiscing about their days with the Renegades. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/as-cfl-returns-to-ottawa-former-renegades-reflect-on-time-in-nations-capital/article16053858/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here's a list of those who will become free agents. http://cfl.ca/page/2014-free-agent-tracker It's interesting how few are BC Lions. I don't know why Jordan Younger is still listed as suspended rather than retired. Anybody know? http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2013/06/jordan-younger-retiring-from-cfl-cody.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Let's take a look at what has happened in the past ten days. Nick Setta has signed with the Redblacks. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440524 ***** The Ticats traded Simon Charbonneau-Campeau to the Stampeders for Spencer Armstrong. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440544 http://cfl.ca/article/stamps-acquire-charbonneau-campeau-in-trade-with-cats http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4653479 ***** Adrian McPherson hopes to make a comeback with the Stampeders. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440551 http://cfl.ca/article/report-mcpherson-could-be-headed-back-to-cfl http://cfl.ca/article/making-it-official-stamps-sign-qb-adrian-mcpherson http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4653707 ***** Dontrelle Inman has signed with San Diego. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440629 ***** Justin Medlock has signed with the Ticats. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440641 http://cfl.ca/article/just-kickin-it-ticats-sign-medlock-re-sign-lauther http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4654062 ***** The Ticats announced that they had released Dave Stala, and the Als signed him the next day. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440760 http://cfl.ca/article/ticats-release-receiver-dave-stala http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440849 http://cfl.ca/article/back-where-he-started-stala-signs-with-alouettes ***** Martell Mallett will attempt a comeback with the Stampeders. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=440640 http://cfl.ca/article/back-again-mallett-signs-on-with-stamps ***** Weston Dressler will try out with Kansas City. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441066 ***** Neiko Thorpe has signed with Oakland. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441107 ***** The Scouting Bureau has released its winter rankings. http://cfl.ca/article/cfl-scouting-bureau-releases-winter-rankings http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=112023 ***** Here are lists of the top free agents. Imports http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=111840 Non-Imports http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=111828 Likely NFL Bound http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=111907 ***** It looks like Anthony Calvillo will announce his retirement on Tuesday. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441191 http://cfl.ca/article/end-of-the-line-calvillo-to-make-important-announcement http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4655841 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Want to sign up to be on the email mailing list of the league or any of the teams? Go here. http://cfl.ca/profile/new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 In Ottawa, Toronto Dominion Bank has arranged for Lansdowne Park to be renamed TD Place. Ugh. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/td_bank_to_rename_ottawas_lansdowne_park/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Anthony Calvillo made it official, and announced his retirement today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441750 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=112077 Top 10 Calvillo Moments video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94209 Calvillo's 1st TD pass video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94209 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 The Toronto Star reports today that, like the NFL, the league is considering doing away with the single-point placekick convert. Surely I'm not the only one here who remembers the World Football League in 1974! Their touchdowns were worth seven points, and the PAT (called the "action point") was a run or pass and was worth one point. http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/01/22/cfl_also_looking_at_eliminating_the_convert.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Marc Parenteau has announced his retirement. http://cfl.ca/article/parenteau-announces-retirement-after-nine-years ***** You will recall that Argos defensive coordinator Chris Jones has left their coaching staff to become the head coach of the Eskimos. Jones has announced that four members of the Argos' 2013 staff and two more from the 2012 staff will join him in Edmonton. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442392 http://cfl.ca/article/mcadoo-dickenson-and-jackson-headline-esks-new-staff ***** Dave Naylor is reporting that MLSE, the owner of the Maple Leafs hockey team, considered purchasing the Argos at its December board meeting. Naylor also reports that should the MLSE board decide to not to buy the club, MLSE Chairman Larry Tannenbaum may buy it on his own. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Lots of news in the past two days. Zach Collaros was set to become a free agent Feb. 15. The Argos did him a favor and released him early, yesterday. Today he signed with the Ticats. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442555 http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/94313 http://cfl.ca/article/dunk-collaros-a-perfect-fit-for-austins-ticats ***** So the Ticats released Henry. The Bombers immediately made him an offer. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442611 ***** The Eskimos today released Kerry Joseph. He is expected to sign a one-day contract and retire as a Roughrider. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4661511 http://cfl.ca/article/hanging-them-up-joseph-to-announce-retirement http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442583 ***** Korey Sheets worked out with Oakland Tuesday. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442478 ***** Weston Dressler is passing-a-physical away from signing with Kansas City, so the Riders released him today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442593 http://cfl.ca/article/release-granted-riders-part-ways-with-dressler ***** Dmitry Tsoumpas retired yesterday. He is only 27. He will remain with the Stamps as a conditioning coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442468 http://cfl.ca/article/three-time-all-star-dimitri-tsoumpas-retires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Korey Banks has his option year left on his contract. He told Wally he didn't want to return to the Lions, so Wally Friday traded him to the Bombers. The Bombers released Jason Boltus. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442668 http://cfl.ca/article/veteran-presence-bombers-acquire-banks-in-trade-with-lions ***** The Als have released Byron Parker. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4661948 http://cfl.ca/article/als-release-veteran-byron-parker-sign-stafford-matha ***** Rumors say that two NFL clubs have shown interest in hiring Jim Popp, but he won't name them. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442662 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ottawa has signed Leroy Blugh as their defensive line coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442895 http://cfl.ca/article/blugh-named-redblacks-defensive-line-coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 A word about yesterday's Super Bowl. I don't pay much attention to the NFL. I usually check the scores each Monday, and that's about it. I thought that there was a pretty good chance that Denver with Peyton Manning would win big. So the 43-8 final score doesn't surprise me. But it was the wrong team! This reminds me of the '86 Grey Cup, when Edmonton was expected to clobber Hamilton, but instead Hamilton clobbered Edmonton 39-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Surprise! Hank has signed with Ottawa. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442977 http://cfl.ca/article/report-burris-to-sign-with-redblacks So where does this leave the Bombers? Will they trade for Kevin Glenn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Surprise! Hank has signed with Ottawa. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442977 http://cfl.ca/article/report-burris-to-sign-with-redblacks So where does this leave the Bombers? Will they trade for Kevin Glenn? Yep, that seems a strange signing. I can't imagine Glenn and Burris on the same team for a whole season. One will surely be traded. How can Ottawa fit 2 veteran starting QB's under the cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 TSN's Farhan Lalji has tweeted..."Just landed in Ottawa to hear from source #RedBlacks paying Burris way over 400K and #Bombers weren't in ball park." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Monday the 17th will be a holiday in much of Canada - Family Day in most of the provinces that will have the day off. The league and the players union have decided to move the date of free agency up four days so that it will not interfere with the long weekend. So it will be Feb. 11 this year, not Feb. 15. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=443011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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