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Former Argo ‘born to be football player’ bids farewell

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Rory Barrs
Rob Murphy, whose career spanned four leagues and three countries, bid farewell Thursday Continue reading
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Murphy’s ornery image gave cred to Lions O-line

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Mike Beamish
Rob Murphy, the star CFL offensive lineman with the biker image, had 14 medical procedures on his knee during his professional career. Two-time CFL most outstanding lineman has announced his official retirement. VANCOUVER — Rob ... Continue reading
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Two of a kind exit CFL

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Lowell Ullrich
Rob Murphy, who announced his retirement from the Argos Wednesday, had an uncanny ability to tell you what he was going to do on the field but in a matter-of-fact way.   A blog post written about every amusing personality a … Continue reading
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Ex-Argos lineman Rob Murphy on why he is calling it quits

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Matthew Scianitti
It is Sunday night and Rob Murphy is back in town. The former Toronto Argonauts left tackle is having a drink in a bar in Mississauga Continue reading
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Big names on CFL free agent list

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Matthew Scianitti
Free agency in the Canadian Football League does not begin until 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb.16, but the league released the names of potential free agents Wednesday afternoon, and Calgary is the only team that has many key players committed to the Stampeders next season. The league’s other seven teams will have to make some important ... Continue reading
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Argos’ offensive line takes another hit

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
The Argonauts offensive line lost another veteran last week when right guard Taylor Robertson hurt his leg. “Taylor’s out for a while, could be for the year,” head coach and general manager Jim Barker said Wednesday. “There’s a good chance he... Continue reading
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Argos rookie gets call to protect blind side

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
MISSISSAUGA — Jim Barker looked puzzled when asked whether the left tackle position was the most important one on a football team other than the quarterback. “I don’t know where you got that one. The Blind Side?” the Toronto Argonauts head coach and general manager said, referencing the 2009 Sandra Bullock movie that chronicled the ... Continue reading
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Argos’ Lemon pulled in loss to Lions

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Mark Masters
TORONTO — Cleo Lemon wonders why he is held to a different standard than B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay. “Trust me, the way I get graded versus another guy is totally different,” Lemon, the Toronto Argonauts quarterback, told reporters on Thursday. “Travis is a quarterback who is developing, I am a quarterback who is developing. ... Continue reading
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Argos’ Lemon heeds coach’s warning

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
MISSISSAUGA — Jim Barker called quarterback Cleo Lemon into his office after a Week 3 loss to the Montreal Alouettes and told him he was in danger of losing his starting job. “When I told him that if his play didn’t pick up he was done, it kind of clicked in,” the Toronto Argonauts head ... Continue reading
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Argos’ Copeland to fill in on field goals

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
Jeremaine Copeland will be the holder when the Toronto Argonauts attempt their next field goal. “It’s a work in progress,” Copeland said after Thursday’s workout. “It’s not as easy as everybody thinks it is. Kickers definitely want the ball placed a certain way and it’s going to take time, but I’m willing to put in ... Continue reading
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