Apr
Report: 2009 Grey Cup to Calgary
Courtesy TSN.ca: It seems the Grey Cup game is heading back to Western Canada. On Wednesday, CFL commissioner Mark Cohon will be in Calgary where it’s expected he will announce that 2009 Grey Cup will be played at McMahon Stadium. Joining Cohon at the news conference will be Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach, Calgary Mayor Dave [...]
Apr
Former CFL’er arrested
Courtesy Toronto Star: Colts running back Kenton Keith was arrested after refusing to leave a nightclub parking lot that was being cleared by police. Keith, a former CFL player, was charged early Sunday with misdemeanour counts of disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, because a man [...]
Apr
Toronto: David Boston says his problems are behind him
Courtesy Toronto Star: The Argonauts have tried their hand at a number of reclamation projects over the past several seasons. There was Robert Baker, R.Jay Soward, Bernard Williams, Hakim Hill, Andre Rison and, most recently, Ricky Williams. Head coach Rich Stubler, however, doesn’t think the club’s latest signing, former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver David [...]
Apr
Doug Brown talks salary cap
Courtesy Winnipeg Free Press: We all witnessed first-hand the effects of an enforceable salary cap in the CFL in 2007. The two publicly owned teams that had experience contending with budgets for years found themselves competing against one another for the league’s championship for the first time ever in Toronto (even though the Riders were [...]
Apr
Argos snag former pro-bowler
Courtesy TSN.ca: The Toronto Argonauts added some size to their receiving corps, adding former Pro Bowler and NFL receiving yards leader David Boston. “We are extremely excited about signing David. We have been looking for a big, physical receiver and he certainly fulfills that role. He has the size and speed to be a dominant [...]
Apr
Lions add pair
Courtesy CFL.ca: The BC Lions announced today that import offensive lineman Walter Stith and import running back Stefan Logan have signed contracts with the team. Stith joins the Lions after originally signing as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns in May of 2006. Released by the Browns in August, Stith signed with the [...]
Apr
Allen ready to play another year?
Courtesy Toronto Star: Damon Allen is ready to be the Argonauts’ version of Rocky Balboa. The veteran quarterback doesn’t appear ready to sign his retirement papers. As he approaches his 45th birthday, Allen said he’s working feverishly to be in shape for training camp where he would compete with newly-acquired Kerry Joseph and last year’s [...]
Apr
Lynch and Mitchell remain Riders
Courtesy CFL.ca: Saskatchewan Roughrider General Manager/Vice President of Football Operations Eric Tillman announced today they have re-signed import linebacker Brandon Lynch and import defensive end Kyle Mitchell. Financial details of the signings were not released. Lynch (5’11 – 192 lbs) is entering his second season in Saskatchewan. He dressed in six regular season games last [...]
Apr
Belli is a true idol
Courtesy Toronto Star: Adriano Belli will undoubtedly be a huge idol to the sick children he’ll bring some joy to through his Big Kiss Foundation. As a singer, however, he doesn’t have much chance of becoming the next Canadian Idol. The Argonauts defensive end went through an audition yesterday for the popular TV show. With [...]
Apr
Riders add 3
Courtesy Regina Leader Post: The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed three import receivers Wednesday. The Riders signed DaVon Fowlkes, Roosevelt Kiser and Princeton Shepherd to contracts of one year plus an option. Financial details of the signings were not released. Fowlkes (5-foot-8 and 170 pounds) signed with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2006. He dressed in six [...]
