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Alive and kicking? Need a job? Edmonton Eskimos want you. . .and sooner than later

John MacKinnon

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John MacKinnon
So, Brody McKnight is the latest Eskimos kicker. Latest in a long line, actually. A good Vancouver boy, the 22-year-old McKnight booted balls at the University of Montana and had a tryout with the New York Jets this past spring.… Continue reading
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Three things to watch for at tonight’s Eskimos game

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Chris O'Leary
Earlier today, I posted the Eskimos’ depth chart on the Journal Sports Facebook page. Here are a few things that stand out from the depth chart, which could be some early premonitions on who sits where with the team as … Continue reading
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Three things to watch for at tonight’s Eskimos game

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Chris O'Leary
Earlier today, I posted the Eskimos’ depth chart on the Journal Sports Facebook page. Here are a few things that stand out from the depth chart, which could be some early premonitions on who sits where with the team as … Continue reading
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Is Swayze Waters the Esks newest kicker?

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Chris O'Leary
If Twitter avatars tell you anything (above), we may already know everything we need to about Swayze Waters. The 25-year-old former NFL kicker (Pittsburgh, 2011; Oakland, 2010; Detroit 2009) announced on Twitter on June 20 that he was headed … Continue reading
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Is Swayze Waters the Esks newest kicker?

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Chris O'Leary
If Twitter avatars tell you anything (above), we may already know everything we need to about Swayze Waters. The 25-year-old former NFL kicker (Pittsburgh, 2011; Oakland, 2010; Detroit 2009) announced on Twitter on June 20 that he was headed … Continue reading
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John MacKinnon: Eskimos look to the future with Ray trade

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By John MacKinnon It’s accurate to say Edmonton Eskimos fans never were unanimous about the Ricky Ray “brand.” The Eskimos quarterback for most of the last decade was beloved by many, including his teammates, certainly, but regarded as one-dimensional by others. To some he was cool, unflappable, a brilliant pocket passer, a Grey Cup hero ... Continue reading
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Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray to join Argonauts: reports

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Is Ricky Ray joining the Argonauts? According to TSN, the Edmonton Eskimos quarterback is heading to Toronto in exchange for Steven Jyles, kicker Grant Shaw, and a first-round draft pick. Edmonton has called a news conference for 4 p.m. ET. Jyles just signed a contract extension with the Argos through to 2014. He became Toronto’s ... Continue reading
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Tiger-Cats outlast Argos in wild shootout

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HAMILTON — It was a game worthy of Labour Day. The Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats traded blows on Saturday night at Ivor Wynne Stadium with the home team ultimately winning 37-32. The Argos marched to the Hamilton 25-yard line in the dying seconds, but a fumble by receiver Brandon Rideau sealed their fate. Every ... Continue reading
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Eskimos roar back to edge Argos

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By Chris O’Leary EDMONTON — Despite Commonwealth Stadium not having a roof, Chad Kackert and the Toronto Argonauts found a way to suck the air out of the building early in their clash with the Canadian Football League’s best team. Kackert ran for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the first half, helping ... Continue reading
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