May 29, 2007

TCT: BC Lions

The third team featured in our Training Camp Tilts is the reigning Grey Cup champs. The Lions don’t have many holes to fill and there are no interesting battles. But after a brief mental struggle we picked one.
LB: The apparent change to the 3-4 in BC means two starting position up for grabs. One [...]

May 29, 2007

TCT: Stamps Part Deux

The second major battle at Stampeders training camp is on the defensive line with honourable mention to the receivers.
DL: The retirements of Sheldon Napastuk, Demetrious Maxie and the release of Rahim Abdullah have left the Stamps with some holes on the old line. The Stamps play a 3-4 so a strong nose tackle is needed. [...]

May 29, 2007

Brian Kelly Clones Himself

The Edmonton Eskimos have signed receiver Brian Ryan Kelly. The newest Eskimo is of course the son of CFL Hall of Famer Brian “Howdy Doody” Kelly. The young Kelly has even been issued his dad’s old number. No pressure though Ryan, your dad just had 97 touchdowns in nine seasons and won five Cups. Danny [...]

May 29, 2007

Great One/Candy On Cup: Tikkanen/Aykroyd Furious

Argos president Keith Pelley announced that former team owner’s Wayne Gretzky and John Candy would have their names engraved on the Grey Cup – 16 years late. The Argos publicity stunt announcement coincides with the fact the team is hosting the Grey Cup on November 25th. Strangely enough former shyster owner Bruce McNall will not have [...]