Insight and Analysis
Cauz’s MMQB: Week #19
Matt Cauz provides his thoughts on an entertaining final weekend of the 2010 regular season and offers up his predictions for the Eastern and Western Semi-Finals.
Faibish: Cats improve execution for playoffs
One of Hamilton’s main goals was to improve on its level of execution compared to the loss in Calgary. Despite losing to B.C., it was a step in the right direction heading into the playoffs.
Irving: Bombers build a foundation for 2011
The Blue Bombers lost a remarkable nine games by four points or less, which is a positive sign heading into the 2011 season explains CFL.ca columnist Bob Irving.
Willie’s Playlist: True Colours
The scenario that faces the Toronto Argonauts is playing a game that doesn’t matter in the standings, but it still matters how we play it, explains Willie Pile.
Moffat: Proulay… the Als’ two-headed monster
The firm of Proulx-Boulay can pick your pocket or lay you out. Rick Moffat explains how the two Alouettes have been sharing the role at safety for Montreal this season.
Campbell: The hottest team in football
Back when the Eskimos had a 2-9 record If someone had told you the team would get into the playoffs you’d have laughed at them. Now it’s a game away from becoming reality.
Faibish: Ticats relish chance to play spoiler
Most teams with nothing to gain in the standings have a hard time getting motivated but not the Ticats who are looking forward to playing spoiler Friday says Bert Faibish.
Lang’s look ahead: Setting up Week #19
Jim Lang gets you set for the final week of the regular season in the CFL and breaks down all of this week’s matchups including a pair with big playoff implications for the West.
Higgins: The rules on onside kicks
CFL Director of Officiating Tom Higgins explains some interesting rules concerning onside kicks you may not have previously known.
Higgins: The wicked role of backup players
Sharon Higgins explays why she salutes all the backup players for their drive and commitment to be the best they can, while waiting patiently in the wings for their chance.
Foster fights for a home in the Lions den
Foster was expected to use his lethal combination of size and speed to excel in the CFL, which is why some observers wonder why he has spent so much time on the Lions’ practice roster.
Cauz’s MMQB: Week #18
With one mental mistake Cleo Lemon ended the Argos’ chance at a home playoff game and gave Montreal their mojo back says CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz.
Irving: Bombers expected to break out in 2011
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost a record eight games by four points or less in 2010, but there is plenty of optimism that this team will contend in 2011 explains Bob Irving.
Alter: Now’s the time to work out the kinks
Heading into Montreal for the final game of the regular season, CFL.ca columist David Alter explains that this is the perfect chance for the Argonauts to iron out its offence.
Mullin: Surging Lions running out of time
The Lions aren’t necessarily a team that resembles their record at this stage of the season. But they are scrambling for a playoff position without their destiny in their own hands.
Campbell: Quarterback carousel in Edmonton
With Ricky Ray out with a straigned Serratus Anterior the Esks were forced to shuffle their deck at QB this week. Dave Campbell breaks down the Edmonton QB situation.
Willie’s Playlist: Lose Yourself
Willie Pile is back after a short hiatus following Touchdown Atlantic. He explains in this week’s blog why the Argos need to lose themselves heading into the playoffs.
Lang’s look ahead: Setting up Week #18
Jim Lang gets you set for all the Week 18 CFL action featuring a pair of important games involving the Lions and Eskimos who are vying for the CFL’s final playoff spot.
Moffat: Many happy returns for smiling Taylor
Larry Taylor smiles as unabashedly as ever after his return from the NFL. Don’t say he “failed” to make it. He’s a better man and a better returner for trying says Rick ...
Ward: Taylor’s most difficult return yet
CFL.ca’s Mitch Ward wonders whether Larry Taylor can regain his old Most Outstanding Special Teams form with the Als or if he will go the way of Dominique Dorsey.
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