GA Russell Posted Friday at 10:17 PM Author Report Posted Friday at 10:17 PM (edited) Four exhibition games tonight. Final cutdown day is tomorrow. ***** Today there is wildfire smoke in Regina. https://3downnation.com/2025/05/30/cfl-actively-monitoring-air-quality-at-mosaic-stadium-roughriders-do-not-expect-delay-to-preseason-game/ ***** Previews of tonight's games https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-preseason-schedule-games-on-tv-today-hamilton-vs-toronto-montreal-vs-ottawa-winnipeg-vs-saskatchewan-bc-vs-edmonton-friday-may-30-2025/ ***** https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025.05.30.OTTvsMTL.PSB-2.pdf ***** ***** https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-riders-close-preseason-at-mosaic-stadium-against-blue-bombers/ https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/WINNIPEG-AT-SASKATCHEWAN_-MAY-30.pdf ***** ***** ***** ***** Edited Friday at 10:26 PM by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted Sunday at 02:15 AM Author Report Posted Sunday at 02:15 AM Last night's four pre-season games Hamilton - Toronto https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/hamilton-tiger-cats-cant-cash-in-on-stout-defensive-first-half-in-preseason-loss-to-argos-eight-other-thoughts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/tucker-horn-s-late-touchdown-pass-sends-toronto-argonauts-over-tiger-cats-in-preseason-finale-1.2314923 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/argonauts-split-preseason-with-30-23-victory-over-tiger-cats/ ***** Montreal - Ottawa https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/montreal-alouettes-backups-beat-redblacks-answer-questions-for-coaching-staff-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/eight-thoughts-on-the-ottawa-redblacks-preseason-finale-loss-to-montreal/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/alouettes-complete-preseason-with-24-16-victory-over-redblacks/ ***** Winnipeg - Saskatchewan https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/fourteen-thoughts-on-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-preseason-win-over-roughriders/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/alexs-thoughts-on-last-nights-preseason-finale-for-the-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/blue-bombers-complete-perfect-preseason-sweep-with-27-20-victory-over-roughriders/ ***** BC - Edmonton https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/nathan-rourkes-perfect-game-overshadows-b-c-lions-preseason-loss-to-elks-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/edmonton-elks-make-it-exciting-at-the-end-tough-on-coaches-in-preseason-win-four-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/elks-edge-lions-20-19-in-thrilling-preseason-finale/ ***** Today is Final Cutdown Day. Each team has the deadline of 10:00 pm local. The Als have let go Walter Fletcher. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-release-rb-fletcher-after-career-season-in-2024-1.2315191 https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/montreal-alouettes-release-running-back-walter-fletcher-19-others/ Quote
GA Russell Posted Sunday at 10:52 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 10:52 PM Let's take a look at who was cut today. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/05/31/cutdown-tracker-teams-make-their-final-roster-moves-3/ ***** In addition to Fletcher, I see some surprising names, the biggest being Ka'Deem Carey. https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/team-10-making-the-best-cfl-team-from-this-years-final-training-camp-cuts/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-release-all-star-rb-ka-deem-carey-in-final-roster-cut-downs-1.2315392 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts/toronto-argonauts-announce-several-surprise-cuts-ahead-of-2025-regular-season/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/toronto-argonauts-release-veterans-cameron-dukes-ciante-evans-with-training-camp-cuts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/ottawa-redblacks-release-former-nfl-running-back-jaylen-samules-20-others/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/hamilton-tiger-cats-release-canadian-receiver-luther-hakunavanhu-23-others/ https://3downnation.com/2025/05/31/saskatchewan-roughriders-cut-17-including-twin-canadian-lbs-justin-jordan-herdman-reed/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-24-including-receiver-myron-mitchell/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/calgary-stampeders-release-20-including-qb-logan-bonner/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/edmonton-elks-release-27-including-veteran-db-marcus-lewis/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/edmonton-elks-release-former-all-star-receiver-alexander-hollins-sources/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/01/b-c-lions-release-16-including-simon-fraser-standout-rysen-john/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-june-1-2025/ ***** Stamps analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/despite-the-odds-the-calgary-stampeders-have-reason-for-optimism/ ***** ***** Today's view count is 462,800; an increase of 5,600 since May 10 (255 views per day). Quote
GA Russell Posted Tuesday at 10:58 PM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 10:58 PM As I say every year at this time, the week leading up to Opening Day is a favorite of mine because of the league previews and predictions. I'll make a special effort to look for websites I have not been aware of. Unfortunately, many of the newspapers have gone behind a pay wall. ***** League Previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/02/25-questions-ahead-of-the-2025-cfl-season/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/03/3downnations-2025-cfl-season-predictions-all-awards-including-most-outstanding-player/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-receiver-eugene-lewis-opens-cfl-season-chasing-cfl-touchdown-receptions-record-1.2316212 https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-predicting-the-2025-cfl-standings/ ***** Calgary preview https://3downnation.com/2025/06/03/dave-dickenson-calgary-stampeders-could-have-12-different-starters-on-defence/ ***** Sask previews https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/digging-into-the-saskatchewan-roughriders-roster/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-predicting-the-roughriders-award-winners/ Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/03/amsoil-power-rankings-the-journey-starts-now/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/02/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-saskatchewan-roughriders-hamstrung-by-ol-injuries-entering-week-1/ ***** Week 1 picks and previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/03/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-cfl-kickoff-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/03/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-1/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/marquee-matchups-headline-cfl-s-week-1-on-tsn-1.2315841 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-buck-pierce-edmonton-elks-mark-kilam-to-meet-in-their-cfl-head-coaching-debuts-1.2315788 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/nick-arbuckle-expected-to-start-for-toronto-argonauts-in-season-opener-mcmanis-practicing-1.2316169 ***** Quarterbacks analyses https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/majority-of-cfl-teams-have-veteran-experience-at-quarterback-position-1.2316242 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/02/mmqb-ranking-the-leagues-top-3-quarterbacks/ ***** Top 10 Surprise Cuts https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/03/potential-landing-spots-for-10-surprise-cuts/ ***** More on the cuts https://3downnation.com/2025/06/02/corey-mace-explains-how-saskatchewan-roughriders-handle-final-cfl-roster-cuts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/02/why-the-montreal-alouettes-released-veteran-running-back-walter-fletcher/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/03/mike-oshea-explains-winnipegs-decision-to-cut-myron-mitchell-keep-dillon-mitchell/ ***** David Foucault hurt his leg, and will be out long-term. https://3downnation.com/2025/06/03/buck-pierce-canadian-ol-david-foucault-will-be-out-a-long-time-for-b-c-lions/ ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted yesterday at 12:40 AM Author Report Posted yesterday at 12:40 AM Eastern preview https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/other/cfl-east-preview-argonauts-face-tough-road-to-defend-grey-cup-title/ar-AA1G0yHt?ocid=BingNewsSerp ***** Western preview https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/other/cfl-west-preview-can-blue-bombers-get-to-yet-another-grey-cup/ar-AA1FVLjE?ocid=BingNewsSerp ***** League previews https://www.covers.com/cfl/team-by-team-season-preview-2025 https://rodpedersen.com/2025-cfl-preview-grey-cup-prediction/ https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/2025/05/29/2025-cfl-season-preview-preseason-futures-win-totals-cfl-gambling-podcast-ep-88/ https://bvmsports.com/2025/06/03/cfl-week-1-preview-surprise-cuts-qb-questions-best-bets-cfl-110/ https://www.pff.com/news/cfl-preseason-all-cfl-team-top-players-entering-the-2025-season ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted yesterday at 04:58 AM Author Report Posted yesterday at 04:58 AM TSN has released its annual list of the league's 50 top players. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rb-brady-oliveira-headlines-tsn-s-top-50-cfl-players-1.2316401 https://3downnation.com/2025/06/03/hamilton-tiger-cats-edmonton-elks-post-most-on-tsn-top-50-cfl-players-list/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/03/brady-oliveira-headlines-tsns-top-50-cfl-players-for-2025/ ***** Grey Cup picks https://3downnation.com/2025/06/04/3downnations-2025-cfl-season-predictions-grey-cup-winner-and-loser/ ***** Coaches' career won-lost percentages https://3downnation.com/2025/06/04/2025-cfl-head-coaches-ranked-by-career-win-percentage/ Quote
GA Russell Posted 19 hours ago Author Report Posted 19 hours ago League previews https://www.cfl.ca/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-2025-cfl-season/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-2025-bold-cfl-predictions/ ***** Ottawa preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-look-to-go-further-this-season-after-making-return-to-playoffs-1.2316680 ***** Sask preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-look-to-build-off-solid-2024-season-under-head-coach-corey-mace-1.2316583 ***** Ten not in the Top 50 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/04/10-players-who-were-overlooked-on-tsns-top-50-cfl-players-list/ ***** Week 1 preview https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/04/4-storylines-to-watch-on-cfl-kickoff/ ***** Bo Levi Mitchell ranks the Top 3 Quarterbacks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/04/quarterback-rankings-bo-levi-mitchells-top-3-pivots/ ***** Coaches preview https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/04/canadian-coaches-gms-set-to-make-cfl-history-in-2025/ ***** Opening Night previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/04/3-keys-to-the-game-for-ottawa-saskatchewan-in-week-1/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/04/ottawa-redblacks-to-field-six-new-starters-for-season-opener-against-roughriders/ https://3downnation.com/2025/06/04/saskatchewan-roughriders-to-field-four-new-starters-for-season-opener-against-ottawa/ Ottawa depth chart https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025.06.05.GM01.OTT_SSK.DEPTH_.pdf ***** Janarion Grant hurt his ankle, and will miss this week. https://3downnation.com/2025/06/04/toronto-argonauts-officially-rule-out-chad-kelly-janarion-grant-for-week-1/ ***** Saturday's Edmonton-BC game will be the first Opening Week game in which both starting quarterbacks are Canadians. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/elks-lions-game-features-first-cfl-opening-week-meeting-of-canadian-quarterbacks-1.2316713 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Quote
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