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Alouettes general manager Jim Popp has had informal discussions with Tim Fleiszer, the agent for quarterback Adrian McPherson, about the potential of trading McPherson.
But, Popp stressed, McPherson has not demanded a trade. Nor does this mean the Als are about to part ways with McPherson, who has spent four seasons wth Montreal, backing up Anthony [...] Continue reading
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Argos making noise in the off-season
The Toronto Argonauts finished last in the East division in 2011, but they are certainly first in stealing headlines this off-season. Here is a snapshot of Toronto’s past week, capturing how desperate the team is to turn its 6-12 around. Sunday, Nov. 27 Minutes after the 99th Grey Cup, a report suggests Montreal offensive co-ordinator ... Continue reading
Argos hire Jones and Himebauch as new co-ordinators
The Toronto Argonauts continued to reshape their coaching staff Monday morning by confirming the hiring of Chris Jones as defensive co-ordinator and Jonathan Himebauch as defensive co-ordinator. The two will be introduced at a press conference early Monday afternoon. “The first priority for me as head coach is to assemble a top notch coaching staff ... Continue reading
Argos hire Himebauch
The Alouettes are now down two assistant coaches.
After former offensive co-ordinator Scott Milanovich was named the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts last week, it was announced Monday morning – as expected – his offensive co-ordinator will be Jonathan Himebauch.
Himebauch was Montreal’s offensive-line coach the last three seasons.
Milanovich, who also named Chris Jones as his [...] Continue reading
Brady remains with Als
In an email on Saturday to Als Inside/Out, general manager Jim Popp revealed Marcus Brady has agreed to remain with the team and will be appointed offensive co-ordinator.
Brady, the Als’ receivers coach since 2009, had been contemplating an offer from new Toronto head coach Scott Milanovich, who was prepared to hire him as the Argonauts’ [...] Continue reading
Argos hire Milanovich
The Toronto Argonauts on Thursday finally announced the hiring of Scott Milanovich as the team’s new head coach.
The move hardly came as a surprise. Last Sunday, Jim Barker, who will remain the team’s general manager, told Als Inside/Out he had requested, and received, permission from the Alouettes to interview their offensive co-ordinator, assistant head coach [...] Continue reading
Brady set to become Argos’ OC?
Once the Toronto Argonauts confirm the hiring of Scott Milanovich as their new head coach, it appears he’s going to reach out to a familiar face to join him as the team’s offensive co-ordinator.
Marcus Brady, the Alouettes’ receivers coach. That’s what an impeccable source told Als Inside/Out on Wednesday.
The Als have been bracing for the [...] Continue reading
Las Vegas expansion key to start of Calvillo’s career
By Herb Zurkowsky MONTREAL — It’s possible, perhaps even probable, to suggest the career and subsequent legacy of Anthony Calvillo never would have come to fruition had the Canadian Football League, in one last attempt to reach financial solvency, not expanded to the United States in 1994. If Ben Cahoon’s non-import status was his salvation, ... Continue reading
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TORONTO – Although he regularly goes up against Hamilton offensive-tackle Jason Jimenez, you might be surprised to learn John Bowman believes the dirtiest player in the Canadian Football League is Toronto centre Dominic Picard.
The Alouettes meet the Argonauts Thursday night at the Rogers Centre.
“He’s blatant. And he gets away with penalties that are never called,” [...] Continue reading
Bell gets call as Argos’ latest starting quarterback
MISSISSAUGA, ONT — Stanley Jackson blew out his knee when he got his chance to become the starting quarterback of the Toronto Argonauts. Spergon Wynn got his big chance four years later, but he was hammered into the turf just before halftime one day in Regina, and his helmet might still be skittering somewhere across ... Continue reading
