November 2020 Archive
Kicker Sergio Castillo grateful for lessons learned in Canadian Football League
Four games into a stint with the New York Jets, as Sergio Castillo balances the realization of a lifelong dream against the nightmare of a winless season, he also takes
Source: nugget.caCanadian Enock Makonzo, Chanticleers chase Sun Belt East regular-season crown
It's already been a season to remember, but Canadian Enock Makonzo and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will chase two more firsts Saturday. The No
Source: nsnews.comNew CFL schedule raises as many questions as answers following 2020's cancellation
The Canadian Football League unveiled its schedule for the 2021 season at the same time the 2020 season would have been wrapping up, had COVID-19 not turned the planned
Source: capebretonpost.comA sad day for CFL fans as Grey Cup Sunday goes dark for 2020
This time, on this Sunday in late November, there are no horses roaming around in a hotel lobby, a tradition dating back to 1948
Source: cbc.caHamilton Tiger-Cats snag top pick in 2021 CFL Draft
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie unveiled the 2021 draft order Saturday night after the league conducted a random draw that was equally weighted
Source: globalnews.caDecade of dominance sees Sewell voted on to top CFL roster of 2010s
A Grey Cup champion and perennial all-star, Almondo Sewell was never in doubt when it came to voting in the Canadian Football League all-decade team
Source: capebretonpost.comCFLers chase gold medals as part of Canada's national bobsleigh team
The 2020 CFL season would have meant something different to three particular football players
Source: globalnews.caTicats linebacker Lawrence says most CFL quarterbacks are quiet on the field
Bo Levi Mitchell has a future in the media once his career is over
Source: reddeeradvocate.comCanadian running back Chase Brown is coming off career-best performance at Illinois
Canadian Chase Brown has a tough act to follow Saturday when the Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday
Source: reddeeradvocate.comHufnagel a no-brainer for Canadian Football Hall of Fame induction
Source: capebretonpost.comBig names to watch in NBA free agency
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Source: cbc.caCFL releases 'comeback' 2021 schedule, including fans in stadiums
For as much gloom and doom as there has been around the Canadian Football League over the past number of months, there's now a flicker of hope for players,
Source: cbc.caCFL releases 2021 schedule, EE football team hosting Riders for home opener
There is still plenty of work that is needed to accomplish before the CFL can return to the field in 2021, but the season kicks off on June 10 with
Source: globalnews.caB.C. Lions veteran Durant taking notice of Canadian receivers starring in NCAA ranks
Lemar Durant has noticed the abundance of Canadian receivers turning heads in the NCAA this year, he’s just having a little difficulty keeping track of them all
Source: thestar.comCFL plans to restart play in 2021 with Grey Cup rematch
The CFL is planning to kick off a return to the field in 2021 with a rematch of its last Grey Cup contest
Source: theglobeandmail.comWinnipeg Blue Bombers release 2021 schedule
The defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be front and center on opening night of the 2021 CFL season
Source: globalnews.caB.C. Lions veteran Durant taking notice of Canadian receivers starring in NCAA ranks
Lemar Durant has noticed the abundance of Canadian receivers turning heads in the NCAA this year, he's just having a little difficulty keeping track of them all
Source: timescolonist.comRick Zamperin: Sunday was supposed to be a great Canadian celebration
This weekend was supposed to be a great celebration of Canadian football, but instead CFL fans can only dream about what could have been
Source: globalnews.caTicats linebacker Lawrence says most CFL quarterbacks are quiet on the field
On Thursday during a Grey Cup Unite videoconference call with Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo and Hamilton linebacker Simoni Lawrence, the star Calgary Stampeders QB simply took over
Source: timescolonist.comCanadian running back Chase Brown is coming off career-best performance at Illinois
Canadian Chase Brown has a tough act to follow Saturday when the Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday
Source: alaskahighwaynews.caCanadian Football League plans to restart play in 2021 with Grey Cup rematch
TORONTO — The CFL is planning to kick off a return to the field in 2021 with a rematch of its last Grey Cup contest
Source: timescolonist.comMitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad
The Calgary Stampeders star was named the quarterback of the CFL’s all-decade team (2010-19) on Thursday
Source: globalnews.caStalwarts Mitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell passes during first half CFL football action against the B.C. Lions, in Vancouver, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019
Source: medicinehatnews.comStalwarts Mitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad
The Calgary Stampeders star was named the quarterback of the CFL's all-decade team (2010-19) on Thursday
Source: timescolonist.comRiders quarterback Fajardo unsure where he'd be without Lawrence's hit on Collaros
Fajardo entered the 2019 season as Saskatchewan's backup and short-yardage quarterback behind Zach Collaros
Source: nsnews.comCFL coach Milanovich reunites briefly with former assistant coaches O'Shea, Steinauer
Scott Milanovich, Mike O’Shea and Orlondo Steinauer opened the Grey Cup Unite coaches availability Wednesday
Source: globalnews.caEE Football: The Giz's missed field goal return lives on in Grey Cup lore
He’s the rare athlete who doesn’t need his full name to be identified. In fact, he doesn’t even need his real name
Source: globalnews.caWork still needs to be done to tackle racial injustice: CFL players
Bryan Burnham wasn’t shocked when his fellow CFL players recounted their personal stories of experiencing racism
Source: thestar.comHead coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity
Campbell became the Lions’ head coach in December following six seasons with Ottawa, where he was the first head coach in franchise history
Source: thestar.comHead coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity
Campbell became the Lions' head coach in December following six seasons with Ottawa, where he was the first head coach in franchise history
Source: nsnews.comMilanovich reunites briefly with former assistant coaches OShea, Steinauer
Scott Milanovich, Mike O'Shea and Orlondo Steinauer opened the Grey Cup Unite coaches availability Wednesday
Source: nsnews.comOttawa Redblacks GM Marcel Desjardins, coach Paul LaPolice returning in 2021
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks will bring back general manager Marcel Desjardins, head coach Paul LaPolice and the majority of the football operations staff in 2021
Source: nsnews.comQuarterback Mike Reilly expected to return to B.C. Lions: team president
VANCOUVER — When the B.C. Lions return to training camp, club president Rick LeLacheur expects star quarterback Mike Reilly to be tossing the football with his teammates
Source: reddeeradvocate.comCFL players 'will make the sacrifices needed' to ensure 2021 season
In the week that would have been the lead-up to the 2020 Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League is instead talking about next season
Source: globalnews.caQuarterback Mike Reilly expected to return to B.C. Lions: team president
VANCOUVER – When the B.C. Lions return to training camp, club president Rick LeLacheur expects star quarterback Mike Reilly to be tossing the football with his teammates
Source: medicinehatnews.comQuarterback Mike Reilly likely to return to B.C. Lions: team president
VANCOUVER - B.C. Lions president Rick LeLacheur says he’s “confident” star quarterback Mike Reilly will be back with the team when the CFL returns
Source: thestar.comCFL commissioner says 2021 schedule will be released 'very soon'
Optimism was the word of the day — it's been one of Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie's favourite words during his tenure at the helm of the league
Source: cbc.caCalgary Stampeders reduce coaching staff amid pandemic economic pain
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders coaching staff remains mostly intact for 2021 with the exception of a pair of position coaches
Source: stcatharinesstandard.caMontreal Alouettes executives Cecchini, Maciocia both expecting CFL to play in 2021
Montreal Alouettes president Mario Cecchini and general manager Danny Maciocia expect the CFL team to be playing games in 2021
Source: thepeterboroughexaminer.comQuarterback Mike Reilly expected to return to B.C. Lions: team president
VANCOUVER — When the B.C. Lions return to training camp, club president Rick LeLacheur expects star quarterback Mike Reilly to be tossing the football with his teammates
Source: timescolonist.comCalgary Stampeders reduce coaching staff amid pandemic economic pain
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders coaching staff remains mostly intact for 2021 with the exception of a pair of position coaches
Source: nsnews.comMontreal Alouettes executives Cecchini, Maciocia both expecting CFL to play in 2021
Montreal Alouettes president Mario Cecchini and general manager Danny Maciocia expect the CFL team to be playing games in 2021
Source: nsnews.comCFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's optimistic CFL will kick off 2021 campaign
While the CFL still faces challenges ahead of a potential 2021 season, commissioner Randy Ambrosie had reason for optimism Monday
Source: globalnews.caBenson Centre camps a winning formula for Cornwall Wildcats
The Cornwall Wildcats, who just a few weeks ago completed an impromptu but successful flag football campaign at Joe St
Source: stratfordbeaconherald.comCFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's optimistic CFL will kick off 2021 campaign
While the CFL still faces challenges ahead of a potential 2021 season, commissioner Randy Ambrosie had reason for optimism Monday
Source: niagarafallsreview.caFormer CFL receiver Adarius Bowman pleased to see Canadians excelling in NCAA ranks
The six-foot-three, 215-pound Ajou, of Brooks, Alta., is a budding star receiver with the fourth-ranked Clemson Tigers
Source: thepeterboroughexaminer.comFormer CFL receiver Adarius Bowman pleased to see Canadians excelling in NCAA ranks
The six-foot-three, 215-pound Ajou, of Brooks, Alta., is a budding star receiver with the fourth-ranked Clemson Tigers
Source: nsnews.comShaping football's future: McGough raising money for food bank with D-line camp
Medicine Hat's Connor McGough (75) plays in an Aug. 25, 2016 exhibition game for the University of Calgary Dinos against the University of Regina Rams at the Methanex Bowl
Source: medicinehatnews.comCanadian receiver Mardner stepping up as big-play threat for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Add Nick Mardner’s name to the growing list of big-play Canadian receivers in the NCAA. The six-foot-six, 190-pound redshirt sophomore from Mississauga, Ont
Source: thestar.comCanadian receiver Mardner stepping up as big-play threat for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Add Nick Mardner's name to the growing list of big-play Canadian receivers in the NCAA. The six-foot-six, 190-pound redshirt sophomore from Mississauga, Ont
Source: timescolonist.comAll nine CFL clubs unveil their plans for virtual events during 2020 Grey Cup Unite
TORONTO — The nine CFL teams unveiled their local events Thursday for the league's Grey Cup Unite program
Source: timescolonist.comRourke enjoying the chance to watch younger brother set own path at Ohio University
The B.C. Lions rookie quarterback has been relegated to the role of football fan since August when the CFL cancelled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: nsnews.comTrio of Canadian Football League players taking a run at bobsled
He watches tape every day, takes copious notes, and picks the brain of pilot Taylor Austin and any other experienced slider who will offer advice
Source: stratfordbeaconherald.comWinnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters pushed for change to the 2021 CFL Draft order
When the Canadian Football League revealed on Thursday afternoon that a change was going to be made to the format for determining the order of selection for the 2021 draft,
Source: globalnews.caHubbard, Ogbongbemiga don't have time to feel bad about Cowboys' first loss of season
Canadians Chuba Hubbard and Amen Ogbongbemiga and the remainder of the Oklahoma State Cowboys don't have the luxury of time to lament their first loss of the season
Source: nsnews.comBring on the snake draft: Canadian Football League tweaks rules for 2021 draft
With a nod to fans of fantasy hockey pools, the Canadian Football League has tweaked the rules of its annual draft for 2021
Source: torontosun.com