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On Tuesday, word came from Edmonton Eskimos camp that Matt Nichols, who started the Esks’ first exhibition game at quarterback, was gone for the season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during the first quarter of that … Continue reading
Murray’s Mutterings from June 18 at Riders’ camp
Tuesday’s report from the final day of the Riders’ training camp:
- The Riders were in pads this morning at Mosaic Stadium, but there wasn’t a lot of hitting. That seems fitting on the final day of training camp. There … Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos QB Matt Nichols still upbeat, committed to club after season-ending torn ACL
For a tough booger, Edmonton Eskimos QB Matt Nichols sure can be upbeat, focused, team-oriented, not given to self-pity or second-guessing himself.
In meeting the media on Tuesday to discuss his situation after suffering a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) … Continue reading
Matt Nichols out for the season with a torn ACL
With less than a full quarter of a preseason game under his belt, Matt Nichols’ season is over.
The Edmonton Eskimos announced on Tuesday morning that Nichols’ tore his anterior cruciate ligament during Friday’s Canadian Football League preseason game against … Continue reading
Tuned out: Horn leaves Lions
Levi Horn had job prospects outside football and took advantage of them. (Lions)
Some cuts are tough to make. Others make themselves. It worked that way for Mike Benevides Monday.
The decision on an offensive lineman got a little easier … Continue reading
Roughriders report for June 17
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hit the field at Mosaic Stadium on Monday for the first time this season, having ended their training-camp stay in Saskatoon on Sunday.
– Head coach Corey Chamblin discussed with the media the roster moves the team … Continue reading
Roughriders report for June 17
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hit the field at Mosaic Stadium on Monday for the first time this season, having ended their training-camp stay in Saskatoon on Sunday.
– Head coach Corey Chamblin discussed with the media the roster moves the team … Continue reading
Roughriders report for June 17
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hit the field at Mosaic Stadium on Monday for the first time this season, having ended their training-camp stay in Saskatoon on Sunday.
– Head coach Corey Chamblin discussed with the media the roster moves the team … Continue reading
Welcome aboard: Benevides names three starters
Kirby Fabien will start in the season opener, said Mike Benevides, who insists the rookie has won the job on merit (PNG)
Maybe he was in a good mood because it was another postcard day in the Thompson region or … Continue reading
My Father’s thing that defines Edmonton: The City of Champions
In honour of Father’s Day, I’m dedicating this blog to my father, a true-blooded Edmontonian, who left the city 25 years ago – but will never forget the city’s time at the top.
When I asked him what he felt … Continue reading
