Insight and Analysis
Stephen: Same teams, different game
Playing against the Roughriders for the second time in three weeks, the Stampeders are focused on leaving Regina with another win and an even bigger lead in the standings.
Landry: Boatmen focused on turning the tide
A third of the way into the season, the disappointment is etched in the faces of the players. But there is still time for the Argos to reverse the course and begin a playoff push.
Nye: Time for Durant to start taking over
The Roughriders are going through a tough spell. Sitting at the bottom of the West Division, Jamie Nye says that Darian Durant needs to start putting the team on his back.
Campbell: Esks adjust to life without Stamps
After losing to the Blue Bombers last week, the Eskimos suffered their biggest setback of the season: losing Fred Stamps for four to six weeks while he recovers from surgery.
Cauz: Eight players that need to play like stars
With one-third of the season over and done with CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz says that these eight players need to step up and play like stars for their respective teams.
Moffat: Checking in with the Als after six weeks
As the Montreal Alouettes prepare for what could be a 2011 Grey Cup preview against the Edmonton Eskimos, the first six weeks of the CFL season have been revealing.
Ask the Ref: A conversation with Tom Higgins
Starting this week, we’re inviting fans to send in any questions they may have on rules and officiating. Our Director of Officiating, Tom Higgins, will endeavour to answer them.
Irving: Bombers have to remain humble
With one-third of the season in the books, the Blue Bombers are 5-1 and sit atop the East Division. However, as Bob Irving explains, Paul LaPolice has his team remaining humble.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #6
With one third of the season in the books, its been a mixed bag according to Pat Steinberg. While there have been setbacks across the league, the Lions’ first win is promising.
Pedersen: What’s going on in Riderville?
Even after the Saskatchewan Roughriders dropped a 24-11 decision to the BC Lions, Rod Pedersen says the team is far from rock bottom, and shouldn’t press the panic button.
Landry: Fletcher paying it forward
A former Toronto Argonaut, Michael Fletcher talks to CFL.ca’s Don Landry about life after retirement, his thoughts about his career, the 2011 Argos and hamburgers.
Cauz: Our players speak out on Twitter
CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz digs deep into the league’s various player Twitter accounts, and finds out some interesting things about your favourite CFL stars!
Stephen: Not so friendly confines at McMahon
Though they sit in second place in the West Division at 3-2, the Calgary Stampeders have come across hard times at their home at McMahon Stadium. Mark Stephen explains.
Mullin: Gearing up for Vanier in Vancouver
The first championship in the new BC Place will be the Vanier Cup, just two days before the 99th Grey Cup. This is the first time the CIS championship will be played west of the Rockies.
Zwelling: Brown at home in Edmonton
Weldon Brown is grateful to be part of the Eskimo’s revamped defence, after aspiring to play for former CFL team the Shreveport Pirates growing up in Louisiana.
Campbell: Whitlock move makes sense
Dave Campbell believes that the release of Arkee Whitlock is proof that head coach Kavis Reed isn’t afraid to shake things up, despite his team’s perfect start to the season.
Nye: Rider receivers need to raise their game
The problem with Saskatchewan’s offence may lie with the receivers, who are not filling the shoes of those who have come before them. Jamie Nye explains.
Pedersen: Riders take a step back in loss
Who’s to blame for Saskatchewan’s 1-4 record? Rod Pedersen believes the blame lies in several departments and that time is running out for them to figure it all out.
Irving: Winnipeg did their fallen coach proud
Bob Irving explains how the loss of defensive line and assistant head coach Richard Harris motivated the Bombers and the entire Winnipeg community this past week.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for Week #5
According to our Monday Morning Quarterback, Pat Steinberg, the Eskimos are the real deal, while the Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders have to start figuring things out.
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