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When Canada’s soccer darlings return to the scene of their prime in June 2015 for the FIFA World Cup of Women’s Soccer, they’ll give the boot to the Edmonton Eskimos, at least for a month or so.
The Women’s World’s, … Continue reading
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Eskimos GM Hervey says Kerry Joseph will return in ’13 to mentor QBs Matt Nichols, Mike Reilly
Eskimos GM Ed Hervey told the beat boys Thursday that veteran quarterback Kerry Joseph will return in 2013 to provide leadership and mentoring to prospects Matt Nichols and Mike Reilly.
Apart from a fourth quarterback to be determined later, that … Continue reading
Ed Hervey’s classy gesture to Eskimos president / CEO Len Rhodes on being promoted to GM
In Quebec, people would refer to Eskimos GM rookie Ed Hervey as un gars sympathique – a good and decent man.
One illustration of this quality found its way onto twitter this evening, when Eskimos president and CEO, Len Rhodes, … Continue reading
Eskimos sign CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player J.C. Sherritt to three-year contract extension
The Eskimos have signed middle linebacker J.C. Sherritt, the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player, to a three-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Wednesday.
A potential free agent, Sherritt set a CFL record in recording 130 tackles in 2012. He … Continue reading
Lucky 13 candidates have applied to Eskimos to be CFL club’s new GM, says CEO Len Rhodes
Eskimos head scout Ed Hervey instructs kids at a football camp. Hervey is one of 13 candidates for the club’s vacancy at GM, created on Nov. 3 when CEO and president Len Rhodes fired Eric Tillman.
Three weeks after Eric … Continue reading
Season from Hell for Eskimos tailback Cory Boyd could end with chance at revenge against former team. . . .or not
For Cory Boyd, the lowest point in a season from Hell, came when he was sitting idle at home, watching games involving both CFL teams that had released him this season.
“It hurt a lot, knowing that I started the … Continue reading
Eskimos offensive co-ordinator Kavis Reed and The Annexation of Puerto Rico, from the 1994 film The Little Giants
Eskimos head coach and now offensive co-ordinator Kavis Reed acknowledged Monday he has “more of an affinity for defence,” during his media scrum.
Which is precisely what you’d expect the onetime Eskimos defensive back and former defensive co-ordinator to say.… Continue reading
Alive and kicking? Need a job? Edmonton Eskimos want you. . .and sooner than later
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
QB Kerry Joseph draws Eskimos start against Tiger-Cats on Saturday — Kavis Reed
Barring something unforeseen, Kerry Joseph will make his third straight at quarterback for the Eskimos on Saturday in Hamilton, head coach Kavis Reed said Monday.
“The way Kerry has been playing, we owe it to this franchise to continue with … Continue reading
Esks Tillman and the CFL Free-Agency Experience
Some thoughts on the onset of CFL free agency and the Eskimos:
Some mighty crazy numbers were being tossed around, starting with a rumored $200,000 for offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte, who is about to depart the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and … Continue reading
