Category Archives: Canadian Football

Blogs about football in Canada, particularly the Canadian Football League (CFL)

Former CFL Head Coach Don Matthews has Passed Away

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

It has been announced that long term Canadian Football League (CFL) Head Coach Don Matthews has passed away at 77. Mr. Matthews was a long time Head Coach in the CFL, earning a record of 231 wins, 132 losses, and … Continue reading →

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104th Grey Cup

Posted on November 27, 2016 by

Tonight, Sunday November 27th, 2016, Toronto hosts the 104th Grey Cup at BMO Field.  The West Division Champions, Calgary Stampeders with a record of 15-2-1, take on the East Division Champions, Ottawa Redblacks with a record of 8-9-1. This is … Continue reading →

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103rd Grey Cup

Posted on November 28, 2015 by

The 103rd Grey Cup is set to go tomorrow night in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  The Ottawa RedBlacks (12-6) take on the Edmonton Eskimos (14-4). The game creates a rematch of the 69th Grey Cup as it is the first time since … Continue reading →

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Toronto Argonauts 2015 Season

Posted on June 26, 2015 by

The Toronto Argonauts open the 2015 regular season on June 27th vs. the Edmonton Eskimos in a game to be played in Fort McMurray, Alberta.  The game will count as a home game for the Argos. In total, the Argos … Continue reading →

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CFL 2014 All-Star Team Announced

Posted on December 4, 2014 by

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced its selection of All-Stars for the 2014 season. The All Star team consists of:

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The 101st Grey Cup

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

The Grey Cup game has now been set.  We will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats play the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on November 24th for the greatest title in football. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made it to the Grey Cup thanks to … Continue reading →

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History of the Vanier Cup

Posted on November 16, 2013 by

Prior to the 49th Vanier Cup game between the Calgary Dinos and the Laval Rouge et Or in Quebec City on November 23rd, I’d like to discuss the history of the Vanier Cup. The Vanier Cup is the top title of … Continue reading →

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CFL Division Finals

Posted on November 15, 2013 by

We are now officially on the road to the Grey Cup.  On Sunday we see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take on the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division Final, while in the West Division Final its the Calgary Stampeders at home … Continue reading →

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1983 Grey Cup Champions

Posted on August 28, 2013 by

The Toronto Argonauts recently honoured the 1983 Grey Cup Champions.  You may be wondering why the defending Grey Cup Champions (the Argos having won the Cup back in November) are honouring a team from 30 years ago, but there is … Continue reading →

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A History of the Grey Cup

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

With the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) teams opening training camp, I’d like to provide a brief history of the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup was created in 1909 by the Governor General, the 4th Earl Grey, originally meant for hockey.  … Continue reading →

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