Yesterday | Edmonton Journal
CFL opener a statement game for Kelly's Bombers
For all the changes and all the tough talk, everything Mike Kelly has done during his short tenure as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has been about building toward the next couple of days.
Saturday | Edmonton Sun
From a first-time starter to Anthony Calvillo. Were the schedule-makers having a little bit of fun at the Edmonton Eskimos expense? After watching films, there was little Eskimos head coach Richie Hall could find wrong with the way his defence performed.
Saturday | KHQ-TV Spokane
Former Eagle standout earns roster spot with Edmonton Eskimos
The pro career for Greg Peach started just like it ended. With a pair of quarterback sacks in his professional debut, the highly-honored former Eastern Washington University football defensive end has earned a roster position in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos.
Last season 8-10, second in East, lost in East semi-final. Head coach Mike Kelly, first season.
Dalton Bell happy with his training camp performance
REGINA a ' Dalton Bell is in his happy place. "I think things have gone well," the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback said after a recent practice at Mosaic Stadium.
Esks won't take Bombers' underdog status for granted
Edmonton Eskimos player helmets line the field at Clarke Park during a break from a pre-season practice in June.
Calgary's Ryan has electrifying return touchdown in his CFL debut
Titus Ryan fielded a Damon Duval kickoff and returned it 104 yards for a touchdown.
Johnson back as Lions top pass-rush threat
It's hard to miss Brent Johnson. At six foot four and 271 pounds, he certainly stands out in a crowd.
Edmonton getting ready to take on old pal LeFors in opener
Dean Bennett THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTONThe Eskimos plan a hot reception for an old friend yesterday when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visit Commonwealth Stadium.
Last season, Edmonton's Kamau Peterson recorded 101 catches for 1,317 yards and was named the top Canadian in the league.
It was a condition of employment that did not immediately resonate with Buck Pierce, but that was five years ago and so much has changed.
There is only one thing left to do if the Montreal Alouettes are to improve over last year.
Depth in the Edmonton Eskimos organization starts with general manager Danny Maciocia.
Wally Buono is almost guaranteed to claim the CFL record for coaching wins this season.
Last season, it was the year of the horse. Now it's an eight-horse race for the Grey Cup in Cowtown.
Pick won't prove to be too popular
Please read this while sitting down: The Saskatchewan Roughriders will finish last in the CFL's West Division.
When Bombers head coach Mike Kelly released Joe Smith on Thursday, one of his reasons for the dismissal was that the running back missed a few practices due to injury.
Peach, Ellis give Eskimos edge
Greg Peach works his way through defensive line drills at Clarke Park. Photograph by: Bruce Edwards, Edmonton Journal EDMONTON a ' The Edmonton Eskimos want to, plain and simply, get after it defensively this CFL season.
Esks coach values tune-up victories
They might only have been a couple of preseason wins, but they are still better than a pair of preseason losses.
Sun Media predictions for the 2009 CFL season
The Alouettes cruise to the crown by default in the weak East. WEST: Edmonton The defence will be better under Richie Hall, and Ricky Ray is due for another trip to the Grey Cup.