Insight and Analysis

Irving: Bombers haven’t looked this good in years

October 12, 2011 | Bob Irving
The last three years have not been easy to stomach for Blue Bombers fans, but the tide has turned as the Bombers prepare for this season’s Grey Cup derby in fine form. 

Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #15

October 11, 2011 | Pat Steinberg
This week in a rare Tuesday Morning QB, Pat Steinberg bids goodbye to one team for the season and looks back on another incredible Anthony Calvillo milestone.

Campbell: Esks aim to achieve preseason goals

October 9, 2011 | dave-campbell
Despite registering just two wins since July, the Eskimos still find themselves near the top of the West Division Standings. Dave Campbell examimes just what got them there.

Stephen: Crucial game for Stamps in Vancouver

October 7, 2011 | mark-stephen
The first-place Calgary Stampeders will engage in a full-out swing game this weekend, as they visit the BC Lions at New BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Friday night. 

Landry: Cannon’s great outlook a fit with Argos

October 7, 2011 | Don Landry
Despite all the hardships Argos rookie Anthony Cannon was forced to endure, the 26-year old still brings a positive attitude to the office every single day, explains Don Landry.

Cauz: CFL stars take to Twitter

October 6, 2011 | Matthew Cauz
Following a tough loss to their provincial rivals, Argos running back Cory Boyd took to twitter to vent his frustrations. But he wasn’t the only star to do so explains Matt Cauz.

Nye: The math is still there for the Roughriders

October 6, 2011 | Jamie Nye
Despite the growing sense in Riderville that it’s time to throw the towel in for the season, Jamie Nye argues the Riders still have a fighting chance for third spot in the West.

Moffat: Als’ longest yard true battle of the trenches

October 4, 2011 | rick-moffat
Rick Moffat examines last week’s goal line stand as the Montreal Alouettes managed to keep the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at bay in the final eight seconds of the game.

Irving: Bombers’ resiliency to be put to the test

October 4, 2011 | Bob Irving
Despite losing four of their last five games, Paul LaPolice’s Blue Bombers still remain atop the East Division standings. Their resiliency will once again be put to the test.

Pedersen: Riders push forward despite losses

October 3, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders playoff hopes are getting progressively dimmer, the team is focusing on the five games ahead, despite a string of blowout losses.

Higgins: Addressing the Bombers vs. Als game

October 3, 2011 | tom-higgins
In this week’s edition of Ask the Ref, Tom discusses what happened in last Friday’s matchup between the Alouettes and Blue Bombers and also answers more of your questions.

Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #14

October 3, 2011 | Pat Steinberg
In this week’s edition of MMQB, Pat Steinberg assesses what separates the men from the boys and hammers in how crucial consistency will be for a Ticats playoff push.

Stephen: Calgary looking for magic at home

September 30, 2011 | mark-stephen
CFL.ca’s Mark Stephen explains how heading into their matchup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Calgary Stampeders have to find a way to win at McMahon Stadium.

Moffat: Calvillo growing stronger with age

September 30, 2011 | rick-moffat
During a week that saw Anthony Calvillo answer more questions about his brain than he could possibly handle, the laid-back 39-year old, decided to finally set the record straight.

Campbell: Esks looking for road-field advantage

September 30, 2011 | dave-campbell
After dropping three-straight games at home, the Edmonton Eskimos are beginning to look like a team that will find success on the road, explains CFL.ca’s Dave Campbell.

Nye: Miller still has confidence in his Riders

September 29, 2011 | Jamie Nye
Despite a blowout loss to the BC Lions, Ken Miller isn’t going to let the standings, the naysayers and the pundits put doubt in the minds of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Landry: Rushing not only option for Boatmen

September 29, 2011 | Don Landry
The cry has been going on for awhile now, that the Argos should push more for the running game, but as Don Landry investigates, sometimes rushing isn’t the best option.

Cauz: Lions ready to roar into final stretch

September 28, 2011 | Matthew Cauz
Riding a stunning five-game winning streak into their brand new stadium, the BC Lions have made a believer out of CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz. Have they made one out of you?

Irving: Bombers aim to put zany loss behind them

September 28, 2011 | Bob Irving
A wild outing against the Argonauts produced more than just a loss in the standings for the Bombers. This week, Bob Irving explains how injuries will be the story for the Blue and Gold.

Higgins: Two big plays, two correct calls

September 26, 2011 | tom-higgins
Our league has always been exciting, but I’m hard pressed to remember a season that was as unpredictable as this one. Be sure to send your emails to Tom at asktheref@cfl.ca
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