Insight and Analysis
Cauz’s MMQB: Week #7
CFL.ca’s Monday Morning Quarterback Matt Cauz takes a moment to revel in the Toronto Argonauts success so far this season and breaks down their win over Montreal.
Campbell: It’s Hall’s call
Until a replacement is found for Danny Maciocia in Edmonton, Eskimos Head Coach Richie Hall has the final say on all personnel decisions explains Dave Campbell.
Alter: How Parker got his groove back
If there is one player on the Argos roster who represents the difference from last year’s team it is cornerback Byron Parker, explains David Alter in his latest column.
Moffat: Stuntman and The Guru go to the Hall
Current Alouettes Ben Cahoon and Anthony Calvillo reminisce on the influence that current Hall of Fame inductees Tracy Ham and Elfrid Payton had on their careers.
Dyakowski: 8 weeks, 5 games, 2 teams
Peter Dyakowski makes light of the unusual scenario that has the Ticats and Bombers squaring off for the fifth time in eight weeks by examining the bond between the two teams.
Bates: Playing through the pain
Riders offensive lineman Kelly Bates discusses the reality in pro football of showing up on time ready to go, regardless of circumstance, or having your team move on without you.
Pedersen: Everything happens for a reason
Rod Pedersen explains why he doesn’t feel that Friday’s 30-26 Roughrider loss in Montreal was a bad thing for the Riders in his latest column for CFL.ca.
Former Gael Smith fitting in with Bombers
With all the hoopla at Queen’s surrounding the Vanier Cup, Shomari Williams and Danny Brannagan, linebacker Chris Smith has quietly found a home with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Faibish: Stala coming up clutch for Cats
Nicknamed “Sticky” for a reason, veteran Ticats receiver Dave Stala has been catching footballs at a record rate this season and become one of the best clutch possession receivers.
Higgins: Raising football rats
Sharon Higgins, the wife of CFL Director of Officiating Tom Higgins, recalls raising their three kids and indoctrinating them in the football lifestyle.
Hardy: Does my 1-5 team have a chance?
You hear it all the time: The season doesn’t really begin until Labour Day. Trevor Hardy breaks down statistically the importance a good start for Grey Cup success.
Irving: So close yet so far away
Despite more encouraging signs in Saturday’s loss to the Ticats, the Bombers need to find a way to win some close games or risk seeing the season slip away says Bob Iving.
Cauz’s MMQB: Week #6
CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz says Alouettes vs Roughriders the sequel was good but didn’t quite live up to the original in his Week 6 Monday Morning Quarterback.
Dyakowski: In-season lifting a labour of love
In the opinion of Peter Dyakowski, professional football players are known for having splendid physiques. He explains how some of his teammates stay in shape in-season.
Ticats ‘D’ makes life hard on opponents
With all of the marquee names of the defensive side of the ball in Hamilton, that unit was expected to be a dominant force in the CFL this season.
Moffat: The Existential GM
Montreal doesn’t just win because of Jim Popp. Some, including Alouettes owner Robert Whettenhall, suggest they exist because of Popp explains CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat.
Willie’s Playlist: Man in the Mirror
Jim Barker’s challenge following the Argonauts’ loss to Montreal was simple: What kind of team are we going to be? Willie Pile explains in his latest blog.
Ex-Carabin catching on with Lions
First year BC Lion Joash Gesse, feeling particularly generous in a phone interview earlier this week, was kind enough to share the secret to a rookie’s success in the CFL.
Campbell: The ‘Kee’ to Esks success
It took Esks running back Arkee Whitlock some time to catch fire but when he did, the CFL took notice. His production is a key to the team’s hopes this season explains Dave Campbell.
Mullin: Patience running low in B.C.
Saturday’s game against the Calgary Stampeders isn’t a ‘must win’ game for the BC Lions. In fact, it is a ‘you-sure-to-hell-better-win game’ explains Jim Mullin.
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