The Warriors played their first game in 712 days last week after missing the 2010 season due to a steroid scandal. The program is now on the road to recovery explains Arden Zwelling.
On Labour Day weekend of 2010, receiver Brandon Rideau lost his job. And for the 360-odd days since, he’s been working hard to make sure it never happens again.
Jabari Arthur’s trophy case that sits inside his Montreal home is a reminder of what hard work can accomplish. Heading into the 2011 season, he was determined to add to it.
Odell Willis has been a force through six games of the 2011 season. The Defensive Player of the Month has eight sacks to lead the CFL, and has no intention of slowing down.
Weldon Brown is grateful to be part of the Eskimo’s revamped defence, after aspiring to play for former CFL team the Shreveport Pirates growing up in Louisiana.
While starring as a receiver at New Mexico State, Chris Williams had no idea that Hamilton, Ont. even existed. Now, he’s making a name for himself wearing Black and Gold.
For the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 2011 has been a remarkable turnaround to say the least. However, for Bombers safety Ian Logan, the turnaround is nothing he hasn’t seen before.
After a long string of twists and turns, Tristan Black finds himself living his boyhood dream: filling Mike O’Shea’s shoes and playing middle linebacker for the Argonauts.
Akeem Foster’s first touchdown reception last week was the culminating event of a lot of hard work. Arden Zwelling takes a look at the Canadian’s young career.
Jade Etienne, Anthony Parker and Marco Iannuzzi had a taste of their first professional action this week. But it was anxious times for the trio before they made the cut.
Since 1998 only one team has won the Grey Cup without a Vancouver College graduate on the roster. Arden Zwelling explores why this school has become a football factory.
Arden Zwelling looks at one current CFL player and two former CFL players and explains why football players are able to find success in the business world as well.
Saskatchewan Huskies receiver Braeden George has earned a reputation for coming up big when it matters most – a fact that has caught the attention of CFL scouts.
After 33 straight games and over 450 carries without a fumble in the CIS, Calgary RB Matt Walter is hoping that streak and what he showed at E-Camp will earn him a CFL shot.
Andre Clarke put himself on the CFL map with an outstanding E-Camp weekend – not that he was surprised by his performance after all the work he’s put in.
The 2010 President’s Trophy winner as the top defensive player in the country, Henoc Muamba is looking to follow in his brother’s footsteps as a CFL draft pick.
The Game has given rise to legends, written and rewritten history books, and maintained a fierce, boiling rivalry for more than a century. And Marco Iannuzzi is now a part of history.
“I just want to play football,” says Western Mustang Craig Butler who has lined up at several positions during his CIS career. He can returns kicks, which adds to his value.
Using the advice of Western Mustangs who have come before him, linebacker John Surla feels he has the right mix of on and off field preparation for this year’s CFL E-Camp.
For Canadian QB prospect Bradley Sinopoli, all he needs is, “that chance” to show scouts he has what it takes to play quarterback in the Canadian Football League.