RT @CFL: Wishing everyone a #HappyCanadaDay from all of us at the #CFL https://t.co/tSajTcOPI6
The Alouettes overcame a 16-point deficit in the 2009 Grey Cup, marking the third largest comeback in #GreyCup history overall and the largest ever in the 4th quarter. Montreal trailed 27-11 with 7:05 remaining before scoring 17 unanswered points for a 28-27 victory. #CFLEncore
OL Mattland Riley becomes the first Saskatchewan player selected by the Riders in Round 1 since 2012, when they choose OL Ben Heenan 1st overall. Heenan spent 3 seasons with the Riders, winning a Grey Cup in 2013. #CFLDraft #CFL
Offensive lineman Theren Churchill, selected 9th overall by Toronto, is the first Regina player selected in Round 1 since OL Brendon LaBatte went sixth overall to Winnipeg in 2008. #CFLDraft #CFL
DB Adam Auclair, selected 6th overall by Ottawa, became the 11th player from Laval to be drafted in the first round since 2005. Auclair’s selection is the highest for a defensive back since Chris Ackie went 4th overall in 2015. #CFLDraft
Virginia’s Dejon Brissett is the 7th receiver the Argos have drafted in the first round, joining Brian Jones, J.F. Tremblay, Matt Duboc, Jock Climie, Paul Fedor, and Ted Smale. #CFLDraft
East Carolina’s Jordan Williams (selected by BC) is the first LB to go first overall since Henoc Muamba in 2011. It’s the fifth time in #CFLDraft history that a linebacker has gone No. 1. #CFL
In 2001, Toronto selected LB Kevin Eiben in the 4th round, 26th overall. A 5-time East Division All-Star and 3-time CFL All-Star, Eiben quickly became one of the #CFLDraft’s biggest steals, finishing his career with 722 defensive tackles – 9th on the all-time list. https://t.co/3RYyZd0uKe
It’s #CFLDraft Week! Did you know that Lui Passaglia and Bob Cameron, the #CFL’s all-time leaders in games played, were both first round picks? Passaglia was drafted 5th overall in 1976 and played 408 games, while Cameron was picked 6th overall in 1977 and played 394 games. https://t.co/IyOZEKFAVJ
The Riders and Alouettes combined for 105 points on July 1, 2010, marking the third highest scoring game in #CFL history. Toronto and BC combined for a record high 111 points on Sept. 1, 1990, in a 68-43 Argonauts victory. #CFLEncore
Jamel Richardson was the recipient of Anthony Calvillo’s record-breaking pass in 2011, as Calvillo became pro football’s all-time passing yards leader. That year, Richardson recorded 1,777 receiving yards, the 9th highest single season total in #CFL history #CFLEncore
Football Operations Video Series – Loose Ball Rulings
Two players fined after Week 11 action
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced two fines after Week 11 action on Wednesday.
Edmonton Eskimos defensive back Monshadrik Hunter was fined for making contact with an official.
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back L.J. McCray was fined for striking the head of Ottawa REDBLACKS offensive lineman Nolan MacMillan.
As per league policy, the amounts of the player fines were not disclosed.
CFL announces fines after Week 10 action
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced the following fines on Thursday after Week 10 action.
Edmonton Eskimos defensive lineman Mike Moore was fined for a high hit on Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson.
Ottawa REDBLACKS linebacker Jerod Fernandez was fined for a tourist hit on Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Curtis Newton.
Montreal Alouette players Jarnor Jones and Tommie Campbell, as well as, Calgary Stampeder linebacker Wynton McManis were each fined for their role in the pre-game altercation at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.
Calgary Stampeders linebacker Cory Greenwood was fined for a blindside block on Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Kristian Matte.
During Week 9, Edmonton Eskimos defensive lineman Nick Usher was fined for a hit to the head of Ottawa REDBLACKS fullback Jean-Christophe Beaulieu.
As per league policy, the amounts of the player fines were not disclosed.
Football Operations Video Series – The Passing Game
Three players fined after Week 9 action
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced three fines after Week 9 action on Wednesday.
Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Cordarro Law was handed a max fine for making contact with an official after the final whistle, as well as, for his involvement in a skirmish after the game against Winnipeg.
Edmonton Eskimos defensive back Jordan Beaulieu was fined for a tourist hit on Ottawa REDBLACKS linebacker Shaheed Salmon.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Frankie Williams was fined for taking hold of BC Lions receiver Duron Carter by the neck.
As per league policy, the amounts of the player fines were not disclosed.
Two players fined after Week 8 action
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League announced two fines after Week 8 action on Wednesday.
Ottawa REDBLACKS offensive lineman Jason Lauzon-Seguin was fined for a tourist hit on Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Ryan Brown.
Ottawa REDBLACKS defensive lineman J.R. Tavai was fined for a hit to the head of Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.
As per league policy, the amounts of the player fines were not disclosed.
Lions DB Edwards fined after Week 7 action
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League announced one fine on Wednesday after Week 7 action.
BC Lions defensive back Chris Edwards was fined for a blindside block on Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Bryan Bennett on a special teams play.
As per league policy, the amount of the player fine was not disclosed.