The countdown has begun until the start of the CFL 2012 season. It’s been a long offseason for me as they always are, and not a lot seemed to be going on in Riderville until the last couple of months. There have been some big trades happening since then and some impressive signings overall. With …
Category Archive: Editorials
Nov 08
Can Montreal Three-peat?
Going into the 2011 CFL playoffs, only one thing is for sure – there will be a new Western Division Champ. However, whether or not the two time defending Montreal Alouettes can three-peat, something that hasn’t been done since the Edmonton Eskimos won 5 Grey Cups in a row from 1978 – 1982, is another …
Oct 19
Durant Confirmed to Start Against the Stamps
Ken Miller confirmed today that Darian Durant will start at pivot for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Fridays game against the Calgary Stampeders. Andy Fantuz will not be playing however and it looks as though Freddie Barnes will see some game action in his place. And what’s all this rumor and speculation about the Rider Organization …
Oct 18
2012 Starts Now for the Riders
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders now officially out of the playoff running what should their next move be? I’ve read plenty of articles, listened to radio call in shows and spoken with many people on what the immediate future should be for the Roughriders as they face down the last 3 games of the 2011 season; …
Oct 11
HOOFIN or GOOFIN: C’Mon MAAAN Edition
Another week of triumph for the Lions, another week of sorrow for the Riders, and a few other high points peppered in between…. BC is THE team to beat Once again, we find ourselves in a situation where we’re praising the BC Lions for adding to their impressive turnaround, reminiscent of last season’s effort, but …
Oct 02
Don’t Look Now, but These Last Few Weeks are Going to Get Exciting
There are now just five weeks left in the 2011 CFL season, and both the Eastern and Western Divisions are pretty much as close as you can get. In the West, you have Calgary ahead with a 8-5 record, followed closely by both the BC Lions and Edmonton Eskimos who each have a record of …
Oct 01
What’s Next for the Riders
40-3. Last week 42-5. Saskatchewan’s now had back to back blowout losses, last weekend to an invigorated BC Lions, this week in Calgary. From the onset of today’s game the team looked unfocused and unenthused. The defence seemed unable to communicate and missed tackles were an issue. As was Rider’s Center, Marc Parenteau’s snapping; too …
Sep 28
Ticket to the Post Season already “Stamped”?
Does Calgary Head Coach John Hufnagel know something that the rest of us don’t? Did he somehow get a crystal ball for his birthday 2 weeks ago? Does the ripe age of 60 years old just make you instantly start slipping into senility? Alright, alright, I kid…but some of the decisions Hufnagel has been making …
Sep 28
HOOFIN or GOOFIN: Every Week is the Biggest Week
Back for another edition of HOOFIN or GOOFIN, let’s take a different route and pick apart the previews for each game for Week #14. We’ve got divisional matchups galore, and what better way to kick of Week #14 then game #2 of the season series between the Bombers and Als, both fighting for that top …
Sep 25
CFL Notes From the Gym
I was at the gym early this morning trying to get my leg back in shape and distract myself before my peewee team takes the field this afternoon (beats grocery shopping). I couldn’t help but overhear a couple of older gentlemen talking about the CFL action this weekend. I was impressed with their analysis as …
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