Just when all seems lost, the Calgary Stampeders pull a rabbit out of their hat. Rene Paredes' onside kick to Michael Klukas was one of the most brilliantly executed special teams' plays in recent memory and completely changed the outcome of the game. For this reason, the play deserves a deep dive to examine the … Continue reading The Anatomy of a Play: The Klukas Onside Kick
2019 Season
Anatomy of a Play: Mike Reilly’s Nightmare
The BC Lions were the big winner of the CFL offseason but have yet to notch a win early this season. A big reason why, at least in Week 2, was a failure by the offensive line to protect their prized free agent acquisition. Mike Reilly was having flashbacks to his early days in Edmonton … Continue reading Anatomy of a Play: Mike Reilly’s Nightmare
Anatomy of a Play: The Lawrence Hit
Within three plays of the CFL season kicking off, controversy had already struck (quite literally in fact). Simoni Lawrence's headshot on a sliding Zach Collaros enraged fans instantly and sentiment has not cooled as a two game suspension was announced and an appeal was filed. Emotion is understandable, the hit was illegal and another head … Continue reading Anatomy of a Play: The Lawrence Hit
2019 CFL Season Predictions
CFL kickoff is tomorrow and everyone has an opinion as to how the season will shake out. I'm no different and here is my 100% accurate prediction of how the season will go that totally won't blow up in my face. West Division 1. BC Lions Predicted Record: 13-5 An offseason of major changes will … Continue reading 2019 CFL Season Predictions
6 Intriguing Players to Watch in the Preseason for each CFL Team
Preseason is the time when jobs are on the line, players are determined to prove themselves and new stars enter the CFL. With the first preseason game kicking off this afternoon, I thought I’d make a list of new faces on each team that I’m excited to see in preseason for each team (yes, even … Continue reading 6 Intriguing Players to Watch in the Preseason for each CFL Team
