Adriano Belli Returns to Argos
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The 'Kissing Bandit' returns to Toronto
3
Posted: October 17, 2012 10:30 AM
Updated: October 17, 2012 06:26 PM
CFL.ca Staff
MISSISSAUGA -- A familiar face has returned to the Toronto Argonauts as Adriano Belli has come out of retirement to join the club’s practice roster.
One of the most feared, revered, loved and loathed players in recent memory, the ‘Kissing Bandit’ has been brought in to shore up the Argonauts defensive line and will hit the practice field with the club this afternoon. Toronto has not confirmed whether he will be activated for their Friday night contest versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
“We searched the CFL for a Canadian defensive lineman that would fit our system. We felt that if Adriano wanted to play, and was in good shape, then he could be that guy for us. We’re happy to have him join our practice roster and be back in Double Blue,” said Argonauts GM Jim Barker.
A 2001 first-round pick of the B.C. Lions, Belli spent 10 seasons in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes (twice) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (twice) before spending his final four years in Toronto. He amassed 213 career tackles and 28 sacks and twice was an East Division all-star (2005, 2007) and earned league honours in 2005 while earning a Grey Cup rings with the Als in 2002.
More to come…
Fan Comments
waveman
the argos are so hard to watch, might as well try and be a joke. btw, did they ever sell any tickets for the cup, I know in real cfl cities the game is usually announced as soldout long before now. why did they ever pick toronto for such a celebrated game for our league?
October 18, 2012 - 10:46am
als rule
the bum returns who cares? EXACTLY!!
October 17, 2012 - 9:32pm
tabbiefanmcb
So why are you commenting?
October 17, 2012 - 11:29pm
Game Tracker
Montreal
Alouettes
Toronto
Argonauts
Winnipeg
Blue Bombers
Hamilton
Tiger-Cats
Calgary
Stampeders
Saskatchewan
Roughriders
Edmonton
Eskimos
BC
Lions
Hot Topics
- Top Stories
- Most Viewed
- Most Commented
Headlines
-
> Staying humble: Lions taking expectations in stride Whether it’s in the stands or in the locker room, expectations continue to be... 06/18/2013
- > Nichols: 'I don't really plan on changing the way I play' On the heels of the disappointing announcement that his season was over due to a... 06/18/2013
- > Landry: Argos 'D' changes faces but not philosophies CFL.ca's Don Landry reports from Argos training camp where despite a lot of... 06/18/2013
- > Renaud punts competition; Backup QB picture clearing up Mike Renaud will keep his job as Blue Bombers punter following a few cuts,... 06/18/2013
- > Dickenson not in any hurry to make jump to head coach Stampeders offensive coordinator Dave Dickenson feels he's ready to be a head... 06/18/2013
- > Esks QB Nichols out for the season with torn ACL The Eskimos announced Tuesday that QB Matt Nichols sustained a torn ACL during... 06/18/2013
- > Hefney heads West, signs with Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders announced today that former Bombers import defensive back... 06/18/2013
- > Ticats defensive line earns praise from Austin Ticats Head Coach Kent Austin is pleased with the progress that his team has been... 06/18/2013
- > Jones not letting the moment pass him by Brett Jones’ dad got an early Father’s Day gift when he made the trek from... 06/17/2013
- > Boatmen brass making tough decisions on defence Changes continue on the Argos defence, especially in the secondary, with last... 06/17/2013
- > Moffat: Porter showed 'obvious poise' vs. Ticats Rick Moffat believes that Quinton Porter's performance against the Tiger-Cats on... 06/17/2013
Our League
Our Teams
Affiliate Sites
