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E-Camp: Raw Huskies product a natural

February 16, 2011 | arden-zwelling
After just one season of CIS football Chris Hodgson may not have much in the way of training but his physical skills should more than serve him at the CFL Evaluation Camp.

E-Camp: Queen’s big man bred to play O-line

January 31, 2011 | arden-zwelling
At six-foot-ten, 340 lbs it doesn’t take long to find Matt O’Donnell on the football field. It shouldn’t take long to spot him at E-camp either where he’ll aim to impress ...

Best in the CIS: Laval wins Vanier Cup

November 28, 2010 | arden-zwelling
Laval easily won the 2010 Vanier Cup over the Calgary Dinos 29-2 in front of 16,237 fans at PEPS Stadium in Quebec City on Saturday afternoon.

From Vanier to Grey for Shomari Williams

November 26, 2010 | arden-zwelling
366 days after he won the 2009 Vanier Cup with the Queen’s Gaels, Shomari Williams is back in a championship game, this time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Laval edges Western for Uteck win

November 20, 2010 | arden-zwelling
The Laval Rouge et Or edged past the Western Mustangs 13-11 in the Uteck Bowl on Saturday afternoon before a raucous crowd of 11,547 at PEPS Stadium in Quebec City.

Pair of Canadian rookies stepping up for Argos

November 18, 2010 | arden-zwelling
Spencer Watt and Grant Shaw, both rookies out of the CIS have been coming up big in the past few weeks for the Argos and are relishing their opportunities in the playoffs.

Western Mustangs win 103rd Yates Cup

November 13, 2010 | arden-zwelling
Western Mustangs kicker Lirim Hajrullahu nailed a 34-yard field goal with just 2.1 seconds left on the clock, sealing a 26-25 Yatest Cup victory over the Ottawa Gee Gees.

Foster fights for a home in the Lions den

November 1, 2010 | arden-zwelling
Foster was expected to use his lethal combination of size and speed to excel in the CFL, which is why some observers wonder why he has spent so much time on the Lions’ practice roster.

First things first for top pick Shomari Williams

October 15, 2010 | arden-zwelling
It’s been a year of firsts for the Saskatchewan’s Shomari Williams: First overall in the Draft. First CFL tackle in Week 1 vs Montreal. First start in week 13 against the Ticats.

Montreal’s Sené an early Hec Crighton favourite

October 7, 2010 | arden-zwelling
In a year where the CIS is devoid of the standout QBs that have marked the league in years past, one man is rising above the rest in Hec Crighton talk: Montreal’s Rotrand Sené.

Ihekwoaba making the jump

September 30, 2010 | arden-zwelling
He didn’t even realize it at the time, but Alouettes defensive lineman Chima Ihekwoaba made one of the biggest steps you can make in professional football this year.

Tight races expected for CIS stretch run

September 23, 2010 | arden-zwelling
It’s a week shy of the official half way point of the CIS football season and the playoff picture couldn’t be any less clear as the season creeps closer to the start of the playoffs.

Sharun overcomes all odds en route to CFL

September 17, 2010 | arden-zwelling
Esks rookie safety Corbin Sharun began his career as a back-up quarterback in the CIS. After a family tragedy brought him home to Edmonton, he became a defensive threat.

Better late than never for Lions’ Gore

September 9, 2010 | arden-zwelling
Shawn Gore showed up a bit late for practice with the BC Lions this week. Like three months late. But the Lions are just glad he is with the team now.

2010 CIS Football Preview

September 3, 2010 | arden-zwelling
CIS football is underway for another season. To get you set, we present a look at each of the four conferences to help you follow tomorrow’s CFL stars today.

Argos rookie Watt still just playing football

September 2, 2010 | arden-zwelling
If Argos rookie Spencer Watt’s friends were expecting him to be a different person now that he’s a professional football player, they’ve got another thing coming.

McCartney just happy to be on the field

August 25, 2010 | arden-zwelling
McCartney had a dream of playing in the CFL, but after returning home to the Bahamas to work in the family business selling wholesale car parts his dream appeared over.

Fournier finding his way in the pros

August 18, 2010 | arden-zwelling
In 2005, a 19-year-old Samuel Fournier used to sit and watch CFL practices from the stands. Now the former Laval fullback is playing alongside his former idols.

Former Gael Smith fitting in with Bombers

August 11, 2010 | arden-zwelling
With all the hoopla at Queen’s surrounding the Vanier Cup, Shomari Williams and Danny Brannagan, linebacker Chris Smith has quietly found a home with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Ex-Carabin catching on with Lions

August 5, 2010 | arden-zwelling
First year BC Lion Joash Gesse, feeling particularly generous in a phone interview earlier this week, was kind enough to share the secret to a rookie’s success in the CFL.
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