Insight and Analysis
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #13
Consistency will be a deciding factor heading into the race for the Grey Cup, according to Pat Steinberg. Watch out for the BC Lions, who are riding a five game winning streak.
Moffat: London waiting for his big game
After scoring his first touchdown two weeks ago, CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat explains how Montreal Alouettes receiver Brandon London is ready to take his career to the next step.
Nye: Why Wes Cates is loving life in Riderville
Since being dealt to the Riders five years ago, Wes Cates has been taking Saskatchewan by storm. CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye examines just how exactly he’s been doing it.
Campbell: Ray among the CFL’s all-time greats
Dave Campbell believes that the Eskimos should consider themselves lucky to have a quarterback like Ricky Ray, someone who Campbell believes is one of the best ever.
Cauz: Reliving the legendary ’91 Argonauts
Matt Cauz thinks back to when Wayne Gretzky, John Candy and Bruce McNall owned the Argos, recounting the championship winning season that ensued under their helm.
Landry: How the Argos acquired the Rocket
When the Rocket came to Toronto in ’91, it may have been money that was the deciding factor in the deal, but it was former GM McCarthy’s connections that got it rolling.
Pedersen: “I love Ken Miller” – Chris McKenzie
Rod Pedersen wonders whether it’s possible that the arrival of Ken Miller is the sole reason for Saskatchewan’s mid-season turnaround. Chris McKenzie seems to think so.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #12
In this week’s MMQB, Pat Steinberg delves into his Jekyll and Hyde theory about the Bombers, Stamps and Esks, while also celebrating the Lions for turning their season around.
Higgins: Do penalties decide games?
Do penalties decide the outcome of games? Tom Higgins takes a statistical look at whether or not they do. Send in all of your questions to Tom at asktheref@cfl.ca
Moffat: How Watkins rediscovered his groove
Since returning to the lineup after recovering from off-season nasal surgery, receiver Kerry Watkins has slowly been finding his groove on the field, reports Rick Moffat.
Campbell: Esks prepare for Wild-West finish
As we cross the midway mark of the 2011 season, Dave Campbell explains how the Eskimos will need to get back on track if they intend on hosting a post-season game.
Nye: Riders’ brass on the money with draft picks
Brendan Taman and Ken Miller have now gone back to back years making the right decision with their first pick for the Riders, and the acquisition of Craig Butler is no exception.
Landry: Pile not intimidated by Mosaic Stadium
Don Landry explains how the Toronto Argonauts are facing the daunting task of going into Saskatchewan and cooling off the suddenly hot Darian Durant and the Roughriders.
Irving: Questions arise in Swaggerville
The Blue Bombers back to back losses against the Saskatchewan Roughriders raise some serious questions about the leading team of the East and where they’re headed.
Higgins: Dead-ball officiating and more questions
With Labour Day weekend and the rematches over and done with, Tom Higgins discusses the dead-ball officiating concept, and answers some questions from one lucky fan.
Pedersen: How the Riders bagged the swag
One week after upsetting the Blue Bombers by 20 points, Saskatchewan went into Swaggerville and destroyed Winnipeg 45-23 to complete a home-and-home sweep.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #11
In this week’s edition of MMQB, Pat Steinberg argues that things just got a little tighter in both divisions, especially with back to back dominant outings for the Riders.
Mullin: End of an Empire, a lifetime of memories
As the B.C. Lions say goodbye to Empire Field, Jim Mullin shares some of his favourite moments at Empire including how his old seats ended up in the B.C. Football Hall of Fame.
Stephen: What a difference a year makes?
The 2011 season has brought about a reversal of positions in the Battle of Alberta. But the Stamps aren’t prepared to sit idly by and allow their northern rivals a series sweep.
Nye: Riders amped up and ready for playoff push
Following their win on Labour Day weekend over the Blue Bombers, Jamie Nye delves into what lies ahead for the Roughriders and how they’ll get some help doing it.
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