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Dwight Anderson admits he poked Saskatchewan receiver Weston Dressler in the eye. But the Alouettes’ defensive-back said it was unintentional.
“I would never do that purposely. It’s not part of the game,” Anderson told Als Inside/Out in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.
Anderson has been asked by the CFL to prepare a written report, giving his side [...] Continue reading
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CFL Report, Week 4: The boobirds come out
National Post CFL reporter Mark Masters looks back at the week that was: BRING ON THE BOOS Henry Burris was angry, but perhaps more at himself than the Calgary Stampeders’ fans. During Calgary’s 24-19 loss to Edmonton on Saturday, some of the fans at McMahon Stadium let their frustration with the Stampeders’ inconsistent offence be ... Continue reading
Riders upset with Anderson
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are alleging Alouettes’ defensive-back Dwight Anderson deliberately poked receiver Weston Dressler in the eye during Sunday’s game at Molson Stadium.
Riders head coach Greg Marshall told Regina reporters on Monday he wants the CFL to investigate the alleged eye-gouging incident and determine whether supplementary discipline is warranted against Anderson.
According to a Regina journalist, [...] Continue reading
Game 4: Roughriders lead Als, Calvillo hurt
The Alouettes are trailing Saskatchewan 17-10 at halftime Sunday night. Of more concern, quarterback Anthony Calvillo left the game in the second quarter after being hit by defensive-tackle Dario Romero. Continue reading
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He interviewed and interviewed for various head-coaching positions, but Greg Marshall, a long-time Canadian Football League assistant coach, always proved to be a bridesmaid, never the bride.
Until this year, when he was hired by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. As luck would have it, the Grey Cup finalists each of the last two seasons have been ravaged [...] Continue reading
Woldu might be activated against Riders
Canadian cornerback Paul Woldu, who has yet to play this season, could be activated against Saskatchewan Sunday night at Molson Stadium, according to head coach Marc Trestman.
If Woldu comes on to the 42-man roster, it would be at the expense of linebacker and special teams player Brian Ridgeway.
“I want to make sure we’re in good [...] Continue reading
Als make roster moves
Running-back Yvenson Bernard, suspended by the Alouettes on Thursday, was released on Friday; the former Winnipeg Blue Bomber unsuccessful in his attempt to win the starting job from Brandon Whitaker.
In case Whitaker falters, or suffers an injury, Emmanuel Marc’s waiting in the wings on Montreal’s 46-man roster.
Elsewhere, Canadian linebacker John Surla is expected to make [...] Continue reading
Jones fined $500
The hit Kitwana Jones administered on Toronto’s Chad Owens last Friday will cost the Alouettes’ rush-end $500, he disclosed.
And Jones is looking into appealing the fine, he told Als Inside/Out.
The CFL fined Jones on Wednesday for what it deemed to be an illegal hit. Jones lowered his head and led with his helmet, striking Owens’s [...] Continue reading
There’s trouble in Gotham City
The Canadian Football League announced on Wednesday afternoon that Alouettes’ rush-end Kitwana Jones was fined an undisclosed amount for an illegal hit on Toronto’s Chad Owens last Friday.
While making a tackle, Jones lowered his head and led with his helmet, making primary contact with Owens’s helmet and temporarily shaking him up.
Jones, of course, is nicknamed [...] Continue reading
Als lose Bourke
Although he returned to last Friday’s game against Toronto after sustaining a knee injury, offensive-tackle Josh Bourke will miss Sunday’s game, against Saskatchewan with a slight sprain to the MCL ligament in his right knee.
The condition was confirmed after Bourke underwent an MRI this week.
He’ll be replaced by import rookie Jeraill McCuller, who had been [...] Continue reading
