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CFL
CFL: Bombers Likely to Hide Big Guns Against Ticats!
Fans of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will likely have to wait another week before finally seeing their much vaunted new offense in action. Al Dannity looks ahead to their pre-season clash with the Hamilton Tiger Cats as the start of the 2012 CFL season edges closer. The right fit? Gary Crowton has been around. At
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CFL
CFL Pre-Season: Argos Stop Ticats; Lions Rout Riders
Two quarterbacks who have recently moved from west to east made their mark on their new teams, while a backup quarterback left a good impression with the Grey Cup champions on Wednesday night. Ricky Ray led the Toronto Argonauts into Ivor Wynne Stadium to face Henry Burris and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the first pre-season
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CFL
CFL: Protecting Ray is Top Priority for Argos
The Argonauts went all in to get the man they want under center. Now they need to make sure he can stay on his feet. Al Dannity looks at Toronto’s efforts to find the right protection for Ricky Ray. Don’t make Ricky the next Buck Pierce Buck Pierce knows a good pass rush when he
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CFL
CFL: Bombers Camp Abuzz with Activity
Pre-season training is under way in the CFL and Al Dannity breaks down the buzz from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers camp. Having come so close to glory last year, the Bombers enter 2012 looking to go that extra step needed to lift the Grey Cup. Etienne needs to make it count Jade Etienne’s first year
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CFL
CFL: New Coach and High Expectations for BC Lions
When you win the 99th Grey Cup one season, there’s only one target for the next one. Mike Benevides is the new man in charge of the BC Lions and he knows anything less than winning the 100th Grey Cup will be a step back from last year’s memorable campaign. Big shoes to fill Wally
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CFL
CFL: Eskimos Look to Stamps as New Leader
With Ricky Ray leaving for Toronto in a blockbuster trade, the spotlight in Edmonton has turned to receiver Fred Stamps. The Esks will need Stamps to be a big factor if they are to match last year’s impressive season. New role for Stamps Times are changing for Fred Stamps. The wideout has new responsibilities on
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CFL
CFL: Argonauts Bid Farewell to Willie Pile
After 5 seasons and over 400 tackles in the CFL, Willie Pile is hanging up his cleats. Al Dannity looks at yet another departure from Toronto as the Argos get ready for the 2012 season. Made for each other One of the most popular players to wear the double-blue has stepped down after five seasons
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CFL
CFL: Bombers Make No Big Moves and Focus On Youth
Rookie training camp opens on Wednesday morning for the Blue Bombers, but Canad Inns Stadium isn’t the site of some reality-TV show named Extreme Makeover, Winnipeg Edition. There have been no huge signings and no Earth-shattering trades as have taken place with other teams — most notably in Edmonton, Hamilton and Toronto. General manager Joe
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CFL
CFL: Is Drew Tate the Answer in Calgary?
Drew Tate has emerged as the undisputed starter for the Calgary Stampeders ahead of the 2012 CFL season. Al Dannity looks at whether Tate has what it takes to keep the job all through the year. Changing of the guard With Henry Burris gone from Calgary, it was time for a new man to take
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CFL
CFL: Milanovich Bringing Fighting Attitude to Argonauts
The questions just keep on coming for Scott Milanovich as he prepares for his rookie year as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. Al Dannity says the direct approach being applied by the Argos’ coach could have major benefits in the season ahead. Taking on the burden In order to get the best out of
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CFL
CFL: Lions CB Sanchez Has Retired… But For How Long?
He excelled in the CFL as a rarity: a non-import cornerback. Davis Sanchez has announced his intention to retire after 13 professional campaigns, but you have to wonder how long such a unique asset will stay on the sidelines. Here’s what used to happen traditionally when someone says they’re going to retire: a party is
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CFL
CFL: Durant’s the Man in Saskatchewan
Darian Durant has been proclaimed as starter for the Roughriders heading into the 2012 CFL season, despite the franchise’s moves to add depth under center. Al Dannity looks at how safe Durant’s position is and where the Riders are going in 2012. No controversy? Umm okay The list would make most fans salivate. Colt Brennan,
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CFL
CFL: Heenan goes #1 to Riders but No Marauders Picked in Draft
As expected, Ben Heenan was the first overall selection in the 2012 CFL Draft but that was just one story on a day of intrigue. Al Dannity looks back on an eventful afternoon. The right call There was no mystery to the #1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Jim Hopson, president of the Saskatchewan
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CFL
CFL: Born In the USA, Lions’ Draft Pick Westerman Now A ‘Non-Import’
It was a bold move by the B.C. Lions to grab one of the more coveted prospects in the CFL draft held on Thursday. The defending Grey Cup champions traded three picks to the Edmonton Eskimos to get the second overall pick. With that selection, general manager Wally Buono chose Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Jabar
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CFL
CFL: Are the Argos Really Grey Cup Contenders?
Toronto’s efforts reloading for the 2012 CFL season have been well publicised but can all the new parts turn this unit into contenders for the 100th Grey Cup? Al Dannity examines a promising Argonauts team that has a lot of questions to answer. No shortage of pressure The Argos are expected to deliver every year
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CFL
CFL: Wilfrid Laurier Receiver Chambers Rises Up Draft Boards
Wilfrid Laurier receiver Shamawd Chambers gave the Roughriders pause for thought ahead of the CFL Draft next month. Chambers was a standout performer at the CFL Evaluation Camp and the prospect could force his way into the conversation for #1 overall pick. More than an athlete The biggest trait scouts were salivating over after watching
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CFL
CFL: Roughriders Sign Former 49ers NFL Starter J.T. O’Sullivan
The build-up to the 2012 CFL season just got a little bit more interesting with the arrival of J.T. O’Sullivan in Regina. Al Dannity examines the wisdom behind the Roughriders latest signing and whether he can raise Saskatchewan to a higher level. No stranger to strange lands J.T. O’Sullivan has been around. With 11 NFL
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CFL
CFL: B.C. Lions Battle Bombers for 99th Grey Cup (VIDEO)
After months of ferocious combat across Canada, the biggest game of the year is here. From the East Division come the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, looking for their first Grey Cup win since 1990. Standing opposite them are the hometown B.C. Lions, playing in their spruced up stadium. Al Dannity breaks down this battle of two
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CFL
CFL: One Step From Grey Cup Glory on Playoff Finals Weekend
On Sunday four teams will enter and only two will leave. The winners will live on to play for the crown jewel of the Canadian Football League. With places in the Grey Cup at stake, Al Dannity previews this weekend’s two titanic clashes and makes his picks. Eskimos won’t roll over easy A gritty performance
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CFL
Are We Looking At The Best CFL Action In Recent Years?
Written by Guest Blogger: Dorian McLean DorianMcLean.com Time and time again we find the Canadian Football League compared to the National Football League by those who are not in the know. These are the people who do not watch our game and only look at ‘stats’ to make their assumption that the league is lower than
- Passing Yards
- Rushing Yards
- Receiving Yards
Offensive Leaders
By Passing Yards
1 Jake Maier |
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3582 |
2 Vernon Adams Jr. |
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3527 |
3 Zach Collaros |
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3480 |
4 Chad Kelly |
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3398 |
5 Cody Fajardo |
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3067 |
6 Dustin Crum |
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2334 |
7 Taylor Powell |
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2163 |
8 Jake Dolegala |
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1392 |
9 Tre Ford |
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1345 |
10 Taylor Cornelius |
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1305 |
Offensive Leaders
By Rushing Yards
1 Brady Oliveira |
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1190 |
2 Kevin Brown |
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1022 |
3 A.J. Ouellette |
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868 |
4 James Butler |
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847 |
5 Devonte Williams |
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758 |
6 Taquan Mizzell |
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712 |
7 Jamal Morrow |
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680 |
8 William Stanback |
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667 |
9 Dedrick Mills |
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667 |
10 Dustin Crum |
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620 |
Offensive Leaders
By Receiving Yards
1 Austin Mack |
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1057 |
2 Dalton Schoen |
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1035 |
3 Reggie Begelton |
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1029 |
4 Tim White |
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932 |
5 Keon Hatcher |
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931 |
6 Nic Demski |
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931 |
7 Alexander Hollins |
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928 |
8 Tevin Jones |
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855 |
9 Samuel Emilus |
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784 |
10 Shawn Bane Jr. |
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764 |
- Tackles
- Sacks
- Interceptions
Defensive Leaders
By Tackles
1 Nyles Morgan |
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95 |
2 Micah Awe |
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93 |
3 Larry Dean |
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91 |
4 Adarius Pickett |
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77 |
5 Jameer Thurman |
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75 |
6 Wynton McManis |
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72 |
7 Ben Hladik |
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68 |
8 Tyrice Beverette |
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67 |
9 Boseko Lokombo |
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65 |
10 Cameron Judge |
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65 |
Defensive Leaders
By Sacks
1 Mathieu Betts |
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14 |
2 Jake Ceresna |
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10 |
3 Bryce Carter |
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10 |
4 Folarin Orimolade |
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10 |
5 A.C. Leonard |
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10 |
6 Willie Jefferson |
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8 |
7 Mike Rose |
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7 |
8 Shawn Lemon |
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7 |
9 Woody Baron |
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7 |
10 Sione Teuhema |
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6 |
Defensive Leaders
By Interceptions
1 Demerio Houston |
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7 |
2 Marcus Lewis |
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4 |
3 Robertson Daniel |
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4 |
4 Stavros Katsantonis |
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4 |
5 Jamal Peters |
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4 |
6 Marc-Antoine Dequoy |
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4 |
7 Brandin Dandridge |
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4 |
8 Javien Elliott |
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3 |
9 Damon Webb |
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3 |
10 Nick Marshall |
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3 |
CFL Top 5 Offense
Team | Y/gm | Rush | Pass |
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#1
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391.1 | 1212 | 4263 |
#2
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381.5 | 1472 | 3487 |
#3
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359.8 | 1398 | 3639 |
#4
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359.1 | 1271 | 3757 |
#5
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353.4 | 1174 | 3773 |
CFL Top 5 Defense
Team | Y/gm | Rush | Pass |
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#1
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327 | 1299 | 3279 |
#2
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360.1 | 1768 | 3274 |
#3
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361.9 | 1639 | 3428 |
#4
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376.2 | 937 | 3954 |
#5
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376.9 | 1778 | 3499 |
CFL Spread Rankings
Team | W/l | Ats | O/u |
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#1
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6-8 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
#2
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4-11 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
#3
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4-10 | 6-8 | 9-5 |
#4
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10-4 | 7-7 | 9-5 |
#5
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4-10 | 7-7 | 5-8-1 |
#6
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7-7 | 7-7 | 7-7 |
#7
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10-4 | 8-5 | 7-6-1 |
#8
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12-1 | 10-3 | 6-7 |
CFL Standings
- West
West
team | w | l | t | pf | pa | home | away | div | conf | ats | o/u |
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1
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10 | 4 | 0 | 448 | 292 | 6-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 7-7 | 9-5 |
2
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10 | 4 | 0 | 387 | 308 | 5-1 | 5-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8-5 | 7-6-1 |
3
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6 | 8 | 0 | 303 | 425 | 4-3 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 5-8 | 10-4 |
4
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4 | 10 | 0 | 317 | 378 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 7-7 | 5-8-1 |
5
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4 | 11 | 0 | 309 | 402 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
- East
East
team | w | l | t | pf | pa | home | away | div | conf | ats | o/u |
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1
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12 | 1 | 0 | 439 | 278 | 0-0 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 10-3 | 6-7 |
2
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7 | 7 | 0 | 324 | 333 | 3-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 7-7 | 7-7 |
3
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6 | 8 | 0 | 298 | 378 | 2-5 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
4
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4 | 10 | 0 | 348 | 379 | 3-4 | 1-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6-8 | 9-5 |