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The Saskatchewan Roughriders completed their stint at the University of Regina with a practice Thursday. The team returns to Mosaic Stadium for a walkthrough today in preparation for Saturday's game against the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Here are a few of the things that came to light Thursday: — Eddie Johnson will remain the Roughriders' punter, with Louie Sakoda [...]

The Ticats have announced a press conference for 2:15 where team president Scott Mitchell Tiger-Cats "will make a major announcement regarding the West Harbour site and discuss details of today's announcement about a NASL soccer team and an amateur soccer academy in Hamilton. "Earlier in the day the teamed announced an alliance with the [...]

My story today is on the Ticats' inability to get a yard when they need it the most and the things they are doing to try and correct it. My description of the potential solutions are intentionally vague because the team doesn't want to give too much away before Saturday's game in Regina. Which leads me to another [...]

The story of Casey Printers and his health has been a gift that keeps on giving for story-tellers over the years, but there are times when it just makes better sense to push away from the table. You sure felt that way Wednesday. The exact status of the quarterback's injured right knee and the steps that will be [...]

Over to you, John . . . I have an opinionated observation of the team that I have yet to see anyone express in any way, and that is that this year’s edition of the Roughriders reminds me to be very similarily reminiscent of two recent Grey Cup championship teams: the ‘07 Riders, and the ‘09 Alouettes [...]

Here is the press release: Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is proud to announce the launch of Fantuz Flakes, a limited edition cereal developed as part of FCL’s sponsorship of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Centennial celebrations. “I am very excited about this initiative and it was a tremendous honour having been chosen,” stated Andy Fantuz. “I want to thank Saskatchewan [...]

Here is what Ken Miller had to say after Tuesday's practice: The special teams feel that they’re close to breaking one or getting a really long return. How close do you think they to possibly geting to where you want them to be? “We have a ways to go to get where I want them to be. [...]

In lieu of a soft-shoe tap dance awaiting the latest Casey Printers drama, picks and rankings for Week 5 in the CFL:   THURSDAY All games TSN Toronto at Montreal, 4:30 p.m.   Toronto and Montreal playing for first place? It's true. Both teams are 3-1 and the Argos are looking for a win that would accelerate David Braley's rebuilding process in [...]

Those who say you shouldn't always believe what you read could use the events of the first part of Wednesday as an example, though we could be just as easily back on here stating a change in direction with the Lions and Casey Printers. The quarterback was again the topic of another media circus even though he [...]

The University of Regina Roughriders hit the practice field at the U of R for the second time this week on Wednesday. They're to be there again Thursday as Mosaic Stadium is cleaned up after the Kid Rock/Bon Jovi concert. Among the things we noticed Wednesday: — Slotback Chris Getzlaf was back practising, but he took limited reps. [...]

It’s looking less and less like P.K. Sam and Brandon Smith will play on Saturday against Winnipeg and more and more like Ken-Yon Rambo and Brandon Isaac will get the starts in their place. Sam’s knee problem is being looked at further today and the Stamps will consider their options afterwards, but it didn’t sound encouraging. Smith, [...]

It looks as though Belton Johnson will indeed be starting at right tackle for the Ticats against the 'Riders, with Simeon Rottier shifting over to guard – this is the third straight practice where they have lined up in those spots. Marcus Thigpen is also getting a lot more reps at running back, though Cobb is still [...]

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that import defensive back Lenny Wicks has been added to the team’s practice roster. Wicks, a 5-10, 190-pound native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania played four seasons at Youngstown State, making 152 tackles (102 solo) and five interceptions.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that import defensive back Lenny Wicks has been added to the team’s practice roster. Wicks, a 5-10, 190-pound native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania played four seasons at Youngstown State, making 152 tackles (102 solo) and five interceptions.

 A Sportsnet report will not make the day of Casey Printers backers. Here's the link:

My story today is on new starting safety Dylan Barker , who is planning a new physicality to the position. Sandy was capable of laying the occasional big lick, but it wasn't his specialty. Barker's career at the University of Saskatchewan and the the games he played in last year demonstrated that he capable of the [...]

Jack Morrow of Edmonton, an amazing CFL stats guru, sent along the following note about the significance of July 28 in Roughriders history: "Just thought I’d let you know about a couple of milestones involving the Roughriders on July 28.  On July 28, 1960 the Roughriders won a pre-season game over the London Lords 38-0 in front [...]

Is it possible the Lions have gone from having not enough linebackers to a few too many? That's been the chatter around Camp Surrey the last few days, and maybe it's simply been for the fact they've had bodies with whom to work whatsoever relative to last year. You do remember this was a team which this [...]

What needs to be better for the Hamilton game? “Just about every area. With the offensive line, Gene (Makowsky) hit it on the head. They need to be better. We need to be better on the defensive line and just play more consistently. And then we have to do something about our field position. We just [...]

Here's the news release from ridleyscouting.com We are pleased to announce that joining Damon Allen and his QB Academy in Airdrie, Alberta (from Aug. 13 to 15 at Genesis Place) will be two CFL receivers. Players of all ages will have a lot to learn from these two individuals that have worked so hard to reach the [...]