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Moffat: London inching closer to starring role with Als

July 16, 2014 | rick-moffat
He wasn’t dressed for game action in Week 1, the football equivalent of failing your audition, but aspiring actor Brandon London must be forgiven for wanting a starring role some day.

Moffat: Patience and timing paying off for Paxson

July 10, 2014 | rick-moffat
Scott Paxson may never replace SJ Green on the Als’ hands-team, but if making one memorable play with his mitts serves him notice than so be it.

Moffat: Are the Als utilizing Whitaker fully?

July 2, 2014 | rick-moffat
Brandon Whitaker insists that if he’s given the chance, he can make the Alouettes offence plenty better. CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat explains.

Moffat: Smith promises to learn from other’s mistakes

June 26, 2014 | rick-moffat
Troy Smith’s offensive coordinator Ryan Dinwiddie knows all about taking over an offence in short order. Now he is trying to show his QB how to fight through the pressure.

Moffat: The defence never rests in Montreal

June 19, 2014 | rick-moffat
One job, two applicants. Both Mike Edem and Marc-Olivier Brouillette are doing whatever it takes to get an upper hand over each other, says Rick Moffat.

Moffat: Ocho’s influence on Als larger than life

June 12, 2014 | rick-moffat
Imagine being on the same team as your favourite childhood athlete. For a few Alouettes receivers, standing alongside Chad Johnson is all that and more.

Moffat: Als happy to stay local with top pick

May 15, 2014 | rick-moffat
Rick Moffat explains how the Alouettes GM Jim Popp didn’t have to look very far to find their top pick in Tuesday’s Draft.

Moffat: Flory admired both on and off the field

May 9, 2014 | rick-moffat
As Rick Moffat explains, Scott Flory’s retirement not only means the Als have lost a stud in the trenches, but a man who was admired by everyone who worked with him.

Moffat: AC a winner both on and off the field

January 20, 2014 | rick-moffat
Rick Moffat takes a look back at the career of Anthony Calvillo both on and off the field, saying it’s rare that you’ll find another athlete quite like him.

Moffat: A competitor unlike any other

January 20, 2014 | rick-moffat
Alouettes writer Rick Moffat explains how the relationship between Calvillo and a former teammate showed just how competitive the QB can really be.

Moffat: My Expansion Draft advice to the REDBLACKS

December 12, 2013 | rick-moffat
Rick Moffat is excited to see Ottawa make its return to the CFL, and he’s willing to help them out a little bit. However, they have to give him something in return.

Moffat: Popp ready for whatever Ottawa Draft throws at him

December 9, 2013 | rick-moffat
Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Popp is no stranger to expansion drafts or Marcel Desjardins. It is why he is prepping for every scenario Ottawa can throw at him.

Moffat: Calvillo, Flory have futures in plain sight

November 12, 2013 | rick-moffat
Can a pair of stalwarts of Montreal’s offence turn in their cleats in favour of a clip board? CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat says it’s possible.

Moffat: Brouillette, Als ‘D’ refuses to rest against Burris

November 8, 2013 | rick-moffat
CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat reports from Als practice where Marco Brouillette and the Montreal defence is readying for a battle against one of the league’s premier pivots.

Moffat: Unsung hero Parker finds his voice with Als

November 7, 2013 | rick-moffat
As efficient as Billy Parker has been in his five years in the CFL, he’s never once earned a CFL All-Star nod. That all changed yesterday, however.

Moffat: The Return of the Don in Montreal

October 31, 2013 | rick-moffat
Rick Moffat explains how a recent visit by Don Matthews to Montreal gave the Alouettes a fresh perspective on what’s been an up-and-down year.

Moffat: Montreal ball hawks in full flight

October 25, 2013 | rick-moffat
With three of the top six interception leaders hailing from Montreal, it’s no secret that the Als have one of the most dangerous secondaries in the CFL. Rick Moffat has more.

Moffat: All of a Sutton, Als have a new starting RB

October 18, 2013 | rick-moffat
Rick Moffat takes a look at the career of Tyrell Sutton, who will make his first start at running back for the Alouettes on Sunday.

Moffat: Without a doubt, Als are Calvillo’s team

October 10, 2013 | rick-moffat
Anthony Calvillo’s return under centre is all but inevitable in Montreal. And as Rick Moffat explains, the Als couldn’t be happier.

Moffat: Alouettes defence just getting started

October 3, 2013 | rick-moffat
Under the tutelage of Alouettes defensive coordinator Noel Thorpe, players like Scott Paxson have been thriving between the white lines.
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