Insight and Analysis
Reilly: ‘We have been built to do this multiple times’
A win in the 103rd Grey Cup presented by Shaw may only just be the start for the Eskimos, who Mike Reilly says have been patient through a process to set up long-term success.
Burris, REDBLACKS fall short of Cinderella finish
Turning a 2-16 team around is one thing but it is of no consolation to REDBLACKS team that fell short of their goal Sunday.
Watkins: ‘We just continued to fight’
Things didn’t start out the Eskimos’ way, but as CFL.ca’s Jim Morris writes, the Esks were never going down without a fight. How did Edmonton battle back?
Bowman on Reilly: ‘He is our warrior, he is our leader’
The Eskimos may have sealed the deal with a late major but it was a drive just before halftime that swung momentum in their favour says CFL.ca’s Jim Morris.
Nye: A star will be made on Sunday, but who?
A Grey Cup hero is waiting to be born, but who will it be? CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye checks in with some things to look out for as the 103rd Grey Cup presented by Shaw approaches.
Desjardins, REDBLACKS go from hot tubs to Grey Cup
Appearing in the Grey Cup has been a long time coming for the City of Ottawa, but not for the REDBLACKS. CFL.ca’s Don Landry has more on how Desjardins has built a powerhouse.
Shavers’ versatility makes him ultimate x-factor for Esks
Running back Akeem Shavers will be appearing in just his fourth game in the 103rd Grey Cup presented by Shaw but has been vital to a group bit by the injury bug.
Esks veterans motivated by dark years ahead of Grey Cup
Many of the Eskimo veterans who experienced the tough years have used those struggles as motivation writes CFL.ca’s Jim Morris.
O’Donnell, Esks ready to face CFL’s top pass rush
Ottawa’s pass rush provides a challenge the Eskimos have not yet seen this season, but CFL.ca’s Jim Morris says they’re ready for what’s to come on Sunday in Winnipeg.
Nye: How will Sunday affect the legacy of ‘Hank’?
Henry Burris has been proving people wrong his entire career. Now, his team the underdog in Grey Cup, Burris has a chance to prove everyone wrong once again.
Pair of quick-study Eskimo rookies making big impact
John Ojo and Derel Walker were both quick studies en route to becoming starters for the Eskimos. Yet they are still experiencing many ‘firsts’, as CFL.ca’s Jim Morris writes.
Williams has been exactly what REDBLACKS expected
There’s a reason the Ottawa REDBLACKS signed Chris Williams in the off-season and he has been exactly what the team expected. CFL.ca’s Don Landry spoke to the wideout.
Reillys take-no-prisoners style comes naturally
The Eskimos have not lost a game since Mike Reilly returned to start under centre. His tough attitude comes as a surprise to few who know him writes CFL.ca’s Jim Morris.
Rest and rotation key Ottawa’s league-leading D-line
After leading the league with 62 sacks this season, CFL.ca’s Don Landry takes a closer look at the key to success for Ottawa’s D-line, including a rotation of interior linemen.
Dunk: No past precedence for Esks, REDBLACKS
It’s been 19 weeks since the REDBLACKS and Eskimos completed a mid-summer home-and-home. And now as they meet again, CFL.ca’s Justin Dunk says a lot has changed since then.
REDBLACKS receivers not afraid of physical Esks defence
The Ottawa REDBLACKS deep receiving corps isn’t afraid of the physical battle against one of the toughest defences in the Edmonton Eskimos. CFL.ca’s Don Landry has more.
Parcells a wealth of knowledge for Esks’ Jones
Chris Jones once said that Bill Parcells has forgotten more than he will ever know about football. It is for that reason he keeps the legendary coach on speed dial.
Cauz: It’s never too late to jump on the bandwagon
The 103rd Grey Cup presented by Shaw is a matchup no one could have envisions two years ago, says CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz, and there’s no shame in jumping on Ottawa’s bandwagon.
Landry: 5 takeaways from the Division Finals
From Greg Ellingson’s magical catch to the will of the Stampeders, the Division Finals were certainly memorable. Don Landry is back with his five takeaways.
Steinberg’s MMQB: Reilly comes up big for Esks
Our Monday Morning QB Pat Steinberg analyzes the weekend that was, from Greg Ellingson’s big catch and John Hufnagel’s last game to a win that Mike Reilly desperately needed.
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