Insight and Analysis
Campbell: At last, playoff football in Edmonton
It has been seven long years since the city of Edmonton was given the opportunity to host playoff football, says Dave Campbell. Meaning Sunday will be a special day at Commonwealth.
Stephen: The revival of a provincial rivalry
CFL.ca’s Mark Stephen believes that thanks to two good seasons, the long-absent rivalry between the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders has finally been revived.
Nye: A lot on the line for Taman in the new year
While the calendar won’t flip on 2012 for another two months, the Riders are already well into next year, having already lost their head of football operations and replaced him.
Cauz: The Lions are the team to beat
CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz believes that the BC Lions are the odds on favourite to win it all. But he also wonders whether or not another team can step up and spoil the party?
Moffat: Is this a 1975 Alouettes déja vu?
Comparisons to the 1975 Alouettes are inescapable for the 2011 team, with Grey Cup rings and a veteran quarterback suddenly under the gun just the tip of the iceberg.
Landry: An off-season of change for the Argos
Don Landry analyzes where the 2011 season went wrong for the Argos and looks into an off-season that will surely have some changes heading into an important 2012 seasons.
Irving: Bombers worthy hosts of Eastern Final
Some will accuse the Bombers of “backing” into a first place finish in the East, but that’s a bunch of nonsense according to Bob Irving, particularly with Winnipeg’s ...
Pedersen: Roughriders missing the party this time
The party is over but the clean-up has just begun. It wasn’t much of a party to begin with, according to Rod Pedersen, as the Roughriders wrap up their 2011 season.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #19
It’s been one of the most thrilling CFL seasons for Pat Steinberg and if 19 weeks of regular season action is any indication, the coming postseason shouldn’t be any different.
Stephen: Is the book out on Drew Tate?
After leading the Calgary Stampeders to two impressive victories, CFL.ca columnist Mark Stephen wonders whether or not the book may already be out on Drew Tate.
Campbell: Edmonton battling to finish in first
There’s a three-way tie for first between the Esks, Leos, and Stamps heading into the final week of the regular season, giving Edmonton a final chance at number one.
Moffat: Plenty of issues surrounding Alouettes
CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat believes that heading into the most important game of the season, that Marc Trestman and the Montreal Alouettes have plenty of issues to deal with.
Moffat: Alouettes facing too many questions
CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat believes that heading into the most important game of the season Marc Trestman and the Montreal Alouettes have plenty of issues to deal with.
Cauz: Why Jamel Richardson should be M.O.P.
The Most Outstanding Player is the individual who can generate the most fear according to Matthew Cauz and that is why he thinks the winner should be Jamel Richardson.
Nye: Roughriders in it to win it for Miller
Last week the Saskatchewan Roughriders succeeded when they won one for the fans. This week they’ll try to send their coach into retirement on a winning note.
Pedersen: Miller’s swan song at Mosaic Stadium
The Roughriders finished the home portion of the schedule with a win against the Ticats, giving Ken Miller a reason to smile as he nears the end of his tenure with the club.
Higgins: An in-depth look at flag stats
In this week’s installment of Ask the Ref, Tom Higgins takes an in-depth look at some interesting flag stats and also wishes everyone a very safe and happy Halloween.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #18
Division titles and home playoff dates still up for grabs as the CFL enters its final week, which makes the final games of the season must-sees according to Pat Steinberg.
Irving: Bittersweet weekend for Bombers
Bob Irving reports that the injury suffered by Bombers quarterback Buck Pierce has already forced him out of next week’s game against the Stamps, and perhaps into the playoffs.
Stephen: Tate goes head-to-head against a legend
He enters the game a decade-plus less experienced than his rival, but Calgary Stampeder QB Drew Tate is relishing the opportunity to face Anthony Calvillo explains Mark Stephen.
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