Feb
More than football involved in Ralph’s trade to Edmonton
Courtesy Hamilton Spectator: It wasn’t a huge secret but Brock Ralph didn’t issue a press release over it either. But last summer Ralph and his spouse, Kasha, were rocked when their daughter, Oakley, 3, was diagnosed as being autistic. This just a couple of months after the birth of their second daughter, Parker. “A lot [...]
Feb
Stamps sign Dwight Anderson
Courtesy TSN.ca: The Calgary Stampeders added defensive back Dwight Anderson to their lineup on Tuesday, signing the former Tiger-Cat. ”We are very pleased to add Dwight to the team,” said Stamps head coach John Hufnagel. ”He is a skilled player that performed at a high level last season. I think he will do an excellent [...]
Feb
Esks announce 08′ staff
Courtesy CFL.ca: Edmonton Eskimos director of football operations and head coach Danny Maciocia announced his coaching staff for the 2008 season on Monday. Newcomers Mike Kelly (receivers), Ronnie Vinklarek (offensive line) and Don Wnek (defensive line) will join Rick Campbell (defensive coordinator/defensive backs), Danny Kepley (linebackers), A.J. Gass (defensive assistant), Rick Worman (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Terry [...]
Feb
Eskimos release 3
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Eskimos have quietly released kick returner Tony Tompkins, wide receiver Trevor Gaylor and defensive tackle Charles Alston. The CFL club assigned the three veterans to the practice roster for the final week of the 2007 football season. With the move, the three automatically became free agents available to sign with [...]
Feb
Esk’s in position to bring in some talent
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: John Avery is tired of telling the joke about the running back who gets paid to watch other men carry the football. Real life tends to creep into every comedian’s material, and Avery is no different. So the diminutive tailback sought refuge over the last four years in his stand-up routines at [...]
Feb
Gass walks away from game
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: Middle linebacker A..J. Gass has decided to retire before his medical chart grows to the size of the Los Angeles phone book. The Eskimos will make it official today at a news conference for one of the most popular players to wear Green and Gold in recent memory. “I’ve put my body [...]
Jan
Gass retires
Courtesy TSN.ca: The Edmonton Eskimos announced Thursday that middle linebacker A.J. Gass is retiring as a player and has accepted a position on the coaching staff as a defensive assistant. “A decision like this is never easy to arrive at, but I’m excited to start on the new phase of my football career and I’m [...]
Jan
Dickenson set to return home
Courtesy Calgary Herald: Dave Dickenson apparently is coming home. The Calgary Stampeders have called a news conference for today at McMahon Stadium, where it’s expected they’ll announce the signing of the 35-year-old quarterback, who still keeps his off-season home in the city. Stampeders officials wouldn’t confirm the signing Wednesday night, while Dickenson’s agent, Ken Staninger, [...]
