The bank has re-opened for business!
It was Brandon Banks making his way back to the endzone for the first time in a long time—719 days to be exact.
You love to see it.
Extending their lead, @speedybanks87 with the first touchdown of the night!#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/TSxAk3RQPh
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
And oh yeah, the combo of Sean Thomas Erlington and recent resurgence of Don Jackson has been massive for the Black and Gold in the ground game.
With his fourth rushing TD of the season, Thomas-Erlington helps the @Ticats separate from the pack
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🐯 26#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/nYKdQdLBNb— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
Not lost in the action, Ticats Jeremiah Masoli notched another milestone in his illustrious career, reaching 15,000 career passing yards in Week 14:
Achievement unlocked ✅
Congrats on 15K, Soli!@jmasoli8 | #Ticats | #CFL pic.twitter.com/Rb5Z2gyUzl
— x – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) November 6, 2021
With the win, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats secured a playoff berth, which also meant that the Montreal Alouettes also entered the playoff picture!
The @Ticats are back in the playoff picture!#CFL pic.twitter.com/JPuCIMtLhw
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
We're in! Playoff spot secured! 🔨 pic.twitter.com/LTdbR7MPlV
— x – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) November 6, 2021
“We playoff bound, baby!!”#Ticats | #CFL pic.twitter.com/SExTvVZT1g
— x – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) November 6, 2021
Bienvenue, @MTLAlouettes! 👋
The 🐦 have secured a playoff berth!#CFL pic.twitter.com/uVk4kVFWC2
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
For the Saskatchewan Roughriders, it was Brayden Lenius starting things off offensively for the Green and White from Commonwealth:
Lenius with a 22 yard touchdown for the @sskroughriders
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🦌 3#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/q5L7nC0DuU— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
And a long time in the making, 2017 CFL Draft selection (third overall), Danny Vandervoort finally got his first-career CFL touchdown!
First career touchdown for the @elks Danny Vandervoort #CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/eUKWgqMYs0
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
The Roughriders continued to lay claim as the road warriors of 2021 with the 19-17 victory, holding firm on their second place spot in the West Division.
It was all Ottawa early on, with their defence making some big plays, including this fortuitous bounce landing into the hands of one Avery Williams:
Hot potato! ♨️
Avery Williams with his first-career INT!#CFLGameday | @REDBLACKS pic.twitter.com/vqGnytRpo2
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
Not to mention the running game was getting it done, resulting in Caleb Evans entering the game for a short-yardage TD push:
Breaking off a big one! @TFlanders405 #CFLGameday | @REDBLACKS pic.twitter.com/VTqO2ehGrR
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
"The fuse has been lit, Rod!"@caleb_the_king1 🙌#CFLGameday | @REDBLACKS pic.twitter.com/qkEkcqG1Ei
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
DeVonte Dedmon surpassed the legendary Gizmo Williams as the fastest player to ever score five return touchdowns in their CFL career, taking fifteen games to do so (previous record was 18 games).
Welcome back to the second ha—
Okay, @DeVonte_Dedmon!
📺@CFLonTSN | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/HoS9Wakk7tGameTracker | https://t.co/NhLZN2Cxbm#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/Q8k7gM5iXp
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
This post-game emotion from Dedmon is truly special following the game:
“I love this city, there’s not place I’d rather be”@DeVonte_Dedmon hitting us all in the feels. pic.twitter.com/2muvlvZtzf
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) November 7, 2021
Down eight points in the fourth quarter, the Argonauts offence would come to life, with a little help from one of the hottest receivers in the CFL currently in Kurleigh Gittens Jr.
The escape from @The_Real_McLeod.
The snag from @KurleighG.We're in for a finish, folks! 👀#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/xTTS8uPkzZ
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
The Argos would go on to seal the road-win 23-20 in Ottawa, but had a little something extra following the win, seemingly directed at Devlin “Duck” Hodges of the Ottawa REDBLACKS:
Quack Quack 🦆 pic.twitter.com/z85LuYVAo1
— x – Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 6, 2021
Spicy…
The matchup many were intrigued by in Week 14 was that of Montreal heading into IG Field, with an opportunity to snap the Blue Bombers’ win streak:
However, the home-field advantage for Winnipeg was proven early on.
.@ZCollaros7 ➡️➡️ @Demski9 = 🔵💣 TOUCHDOWN #CFLGameDay | @Wpg_BlueBombers pic.twitter.com/E41f2OPg2a
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
During the last drive, Will Stanback reached 1000 rushing yards this season! Congratulations Will 🙌#lightupthestadium pic.twitter.com/DKmShkV6ev
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) November 7, 2021
William Stanback hit the 1,000-yard rushing mark in 2021, in having an incredible campaign!
And the fireworks continued with “TD Jake” once again living up to his namesake:
.@jake_wieneke brings the 🔥🔥 with his ninth td of the season. @CFLGameDay | @MTLAlouettes pic.twitter.com/eDFAGrRbfL
— CFL (@CFL) November 7, 2021
But the Bombers would strike back…
Wolitarsky, touchdowns look good on you.#CFLGameDay | @Wpg_BlueBombers pic.twitter.com/OWqaMIpYMF
— CFL (@CFL) November 7, 2021
.@JohnnyMac_18 brings the 🔵💣 ahead by 7. #CFLGameDay | @Wpg_BlueBombers pic.twitter.com/NVPcBlUiRR
— CFL (@CFL) November 7, 2021
Ultimately, the Bombers would shut down the Montreal Alouettes offence, with the Blue Bombers wrapping up their 2021 home record at a perfect 7-0.
Simply astounding.
Words simply cannot describe the impact and contributions Angelo Mosca had made for the CFL, its fans and community. Sadly, the Canadian Football icon passed away, and the many well wishes and tributes poured in on social media, celebrating Angelo Mosca’s life.
A larger than life icon: Angelo Mosca.❤️
The entire #CFL extends its sympathy, and gratitude, to his wife Helen, and children Angelo Jr. and Jolene, as well as his friends and teammates.
🗞 https://t.co/xrSMxVQdJY pic.twitter.com/JBcbQUulnW
— CFL (@CFL) November 6, 2021
Thanks and goodbye, Angie.#RememberingMosca pic.twitter.com/k2cOKaXlrq
— x – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) November 6, 2021
Upon signing in Hamilton I set out to learn as much as I could about the organization & the city. It didn’t matter who I spoke with or what I read .. everything pointed to Angelo Mosca. He was Hamilton. He’s why people love the CFL. I’m honored to have known him. R.I.P. Angelo
— Zach Collaros (@ZCollaros7) November 7, 2021
ANGELO MOSCA BUBBA. ONE OF THE TOUGHEST MAN I EVER FIGHT. YOU WERE MY BROTHER FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER. https://t.co/WFnmaRDGB1 pic.twitter.com/puYVq7cDtC
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) November 6, 2021
We want to hear your stories.
Please help us celebrate the life of Angelo Mosca by sharing your favourite moments, using #RememberingMosca 👇 pic.twitter.com/cHqp7ZI1DY
— x – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) November 6, 2021
WWE is saddened to learn that Angelo Mosca, Sr. passed away at the age of 84. https://t.co/0wPfbT46zV
— WWE (@WWE) November 6, 2021
💔🙏 RIP King Kong. The great Angelo Mosca has passed away. Giant of a man with a gigantic heart. My friend your legend will live forever. #RIP #AngeloMosca #kingkong #ticats pic.twitter.com/UDNVNbIOGT
— Rod Black 🇨🇦 (@RodBlackTV) November 6, 2021
Condolences to the Mosca family on the passing of Angelo. Angelo was a huge personality and an icon in the history of Canadian Sport!
— Wally Buono (@CoachBrillo) November 7, 2021
Big Ange, King Kong: Rest easy, and thank you for all you gave to our league and its fans throughout your incredible life.