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Landry: Cornish having important conversations during Black History Month

February 1, 2024 | Don Landry
As CFL.ca’s Don Landry writes, former Calgary Stampeder running back Jon Cornish is having important conversations during Black History Month, including sharing his own story in a speech on ...

Twice as Nice: Metchie claims second Cornish Trophy

April 19, 2022 | CFL.ca Staff
Brampton, Ont.’s, John Metchie III is the winner of the fifth Jon Cornish Trophy for the top Canadian in NCAA Football as selected by a panel of voters comprised of media across Canada.

Jon Cornish preaching importance of inclusivity in sport

June 12, 2021 | CFL.ca Staff
Jon Cornish joined this week’s episode of The Waggle Podcast to chat with Donnovan Bennett about many things including inclusion in football for the LBGTQ2S+ community.

Alabama’s John Metchie III takes home Cornish Trophy

May 24, 2021 | CFL.ca Staff
John Metchie III is the winner of the fourth Jon Cornish Trophy for the top Canadian in NCAA Football, it was announced on Monday.

Cornish honoured for efforts with Calgary Black Chambers

August 19, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
During the broadcast for the Calgary Flames’ playoff game against the Dallas Stars on Monday, Calgary Stampeders great Jon Cornish was recognized for his work in founding Calgary Black Chambers.

‘Canadian Running Back Night’ headlines CFL Encore broadcast on TSN Friday

May 29, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
TSN will be continuing its programming of classic CFL games with “Canadian Running Back Night,” which will feature a pair of the greatest rushers to ever grace the league. 

The Waggle, Ep.171: Why the delay? + Jon Cornish 1-on-1

August 14, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The year of the return continues, Trevor Harris takes heat from his former squad and the guys talk Canadian culture questions. Plus, Ryan Janzen stops by to break down weather delay scenarios and ...

Steinberg’s MMQB: One of the best ever, regardless of passport

April 29, 2019 | Pat Steinberg
Jon Cornish may have set the standard for Canadian running backs, but as Pat Steinberg writes, the former Stampeder was one of the best ever at his position, regardless of nationality.

O’Leary: Hall of Fame nod an opportunity for Cornish to inspire

April 24, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
After an astounding CFL career, Jon Cornish is set to be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris O’Leary explains how the former Stampeder wants ...

Berg vs. Ferg: Who had the better season, Cornish or Pringle?

August 24, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
In light of Andrew Harris’ dominating 2017 campaign, Pat Steinberg and Marshall Ferguson look back on two of the more dominant seasons at the RB position ever.