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The Canadian Football League has fined the Edmonton Eskimos $10,000 for tampering in its signing of free agent defensive end Odell Willis.
The Eskimos announced the signing of Willis at 10:04 a.m. on Feb. 15, just four minutes into the … Continue reading
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CFL fines Eskimos for tampering
It appears Edmonton’s signing of former Riders defensive end Odell Willis four minutes after the CFL’s free agency period opened on Feb. 15 wasn’t within the league’s rules. The league announced this afternoon that the Eskimos have been fined $10,000 … Continue reading
Farewell Odell
Five minutes after the free-agency period opened, the Eskimos signed DE Odell Willis. Here’s the official release:
Esks ink all-star DE
(Edmonton) – The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of free agent import defensive end Odell Willis.
“Odell … Continue reading
The garbage-bag day Riders report
The Riders gathered on Tuesday for the final time before heading to their respective off-season homes.
It’s called garbage-bag day because they players clean out their lockers and fill green garbage bags with their belongings. It’s a bitter-sweet day, especially … Continue reading
Murray’s Monday morning musings
CALGARY – A funny thing happened on the way to the West Division final – the Roughriders lost.
OK it wasn’t that funny, but I don’t know how many expected the Riders to beat the Stampeders on Sunday in the … Continue reading
TGIF: A Fab Friday Riders Report
The Roughriders have finished with their on-field preparations for Saturday’s game against the B.C. Lions.
Friday was another glorious day, which added to the overall good feelings. Here are the highlights and some observations from the walk-through:
- The Riders … Continue reading
Saturday’s pre-Banjo Bowl report
WINNIPEG – I’ve safely touched down in wasp-free Winnipeg.
It’s windy and kind of chilly, which surprised me considering how nice it was when I left Regina. It’s supposed to be similar on Sunday, so I would suggest bringing a … Continue reading
TGIF: The Banjo Bowl Edition
It’s finally Friday and about darned time too.
It was a short week for all with the holiday, but it seemed to last forever. Still, we’re finally here and here are the highlights and observations from Friday’s final practice before … Continue reading
Thursday’s Rider report from Edmonton
EDMONTON – It’s a disjointed day on the Rider beat.
I was Edmonton this morning to catch the Eskimos for their walk-through to tee up Friday’s game against the Roughriders. The Roughriders conducted their walk-through in Regina before making their … Continue reading
Wednesday’s pre-game report from Calgary
CALGARY – Rob Bagg is big news in Calgary.
The veteran receiver was placed on the nine-game injured list on Wednesday, prior to Thursday’s game against the Calgary Stampeders. Corey Chamblin, the Riders head coach, confirmed that Bagg had injured … Continue reading
