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Moffat: Memories of a hero Tony Proudfoot

December 28, 2010 | rick-moffat
For the last four years, Tony Proudfoot has vehemently denied he is a hero. It is time for you to prove him wrong explains his close friend Rick Moffat.

Moffat: Als and Calvillo cementing their legacy

November 30, 2010 | rick-moffat
The weight of CFL history can be removed from Anthony Calvillo, the laid-back QB who started his pro career practising in a casino parking lot in Vegas and who never lost his poker-face.

Moffat: Forget repeat, Alouettes talk legacy

November 24, 2010 | rick-moffat
Spoiled Montreal fans may only be feeling like the Als proved they can live up to their expectations, but in the 48 hours since, the Alouettes have proven so much more.

Moffat: True leadership and heroism

November 20, 2010 | rick-moffat
If anyone deserves the Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership award it’s Tony Proudfoot, a man who embodies the true meaning of the words hero, mentor and father says Rick Moffat.

Moffat: Als dancing around the R-Word

November 19, 2010 | rick-moffat
Despite Coach Marc Trestman’s serious avoidance of the use of the word “repeat” all season long, some players are less shy about the issue, explains CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat.

Moffat: Saving the Als one pushup at a time

November 10, 2010 | rick-moffat
Now that Larry Smith, the President of the Als is stepping down, some need to be reminded  how he saved the team he loves – 40 pushups at a time explains Rick Moffat.

Moffat: Proulay… the Als’ two-headed monster

November 5, 2010 | rick-moffat
The firm of Proulx-Boulay can pick your pocket or lay you out. Rick Moffat explains how the two Alouettes have been sharing the role at safety for Montreal this season.

Moffat: Many happy returns for smiling Taylor

October 27, 2010 | rick-moffat
Larry Taylor smiles as unabashedly as ever after his return from the NFL. Don’t say he “failed” to make it. He’s a better man and a better returner for trying says Rick ...

Moffat: All eyes set on Als Grey Cup repeat

October 21, 2010 | rick-moffat
When the Alouettes clinched the East Division title on the weekend, there was little celebration explains Rick Moffat. Instead, they remain focused on repeating as Grey Cup champs.

Moffat: Ballhawk Parker spreads his wings

October 15, 2010 | rick-moffat
Billy Parker isn’t one to trash-talk. No flapping the gums at opposing receivers. But flapping his wings? He’s all for that explains CFL.ca columnist Rick Moffat.

Moffat: Plenty for Als to be thankful for

October 8, 2010 | rick-moffat
Als DT Eric Wilson is thankful for the birth of his new daughter, while Genevieve Harbec another member of the Als organization is thankful for an incredbile opportunity in Peru.

Moffat: What’s 1,000 catches worth for Cahoon?

September 30, 2010 | rick-moffat
CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat looks back on the career of Ben Cahoon and explains how the second receiver in CFL history to catch 1,000 passes was passed over by many along the way.

Moffat: No ‘I’ in team, but there is in ‘Ferri’

September 23, 2010 | rick-moffat
CFL.ca columnist Rick Moffat tells the story of Montreal’s Diamond Ferri – a player who never seemed to fit on any team he played for, yet excelled at almost every position.

Moffat: A.C. back but McPherson no caged QB

September 17, 2010 | rick-moffat
Calvillo has survived a week of heavy practice and relegates Adrian McPherson to second-string status again. But Rick Moffat explains that McPherson is good with his role.

Moffat: Emotional week for Alouettes

September 9, 2010 | rick-moffat
It is an emotional week for the Montreal Alouettes with teammate Walter Spencer recovering, Tony Proudfoot’s birthday and Adrian McPherson’s return says Rick Moffatt.

Moffat: Can Gators climb mountains?

September 2, 2010 | rick-moffat
Former NCAA National Champ has already set himself apart from most other Alouettes backup quarterbacks in the Calvillo Era says Rick Moffat.

Moffat: The break coaches love to hate

August 19, 2010 | rick-moffat
In his latest column for CFL.ca, Rick Moffat explains why the upcoming bye week is good for most players plus other news and notes from the Montreal Alouettes.

Moffat: Stuntman and The Guru go to the Hall

August 14, 2010 | rick-moffat
Current Alouettes Ben Cahoon and Anthony Calvillo reminisce on the influence that current Hall of Fame inductees Tracy Ham and Elfrid Payton had on their careers.

Moffat: The Existential GM

August 6, 2010 | rick-moffat
Montreal doesn’t just win because of Jim Popp. Some, including Alouettes owner Robert Whettenhall, suggest they exist because of Popp explains CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat.

Moffat: The Quarterback Whisperer

July 29, 2010 | rick-moffat
If quarterbacks were dogs, would Marc Trestman be Cesar Millan? The Alouettes boss has a special gift for getting the best out of QBs says CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat.
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