Jonathan Hamelin

AC vs. Double D: The new elite quarterback rivalry in the CFL

When you watch Saskatchewan Roughriders’ quarterback Darian Durant and Montreal Alouettes’ pivot Anthony Calvillo square off, it is like watching a young, fearless general lead his team to battle against a veteran, poised general. Calvillo has thrown for...

Canadians enjoying their new fantasy

Canadian’s hobbies, at least according to a Molson Canadian commercial, include drinking beer, playing hockey and escaping to the great outdoors. It is time to add CFL fantasy football to the list. Since the launch of Fantas-Eh...

Lemon-ade: Toronto used a perfect mixture to stun Winnipeg on Friday

In order for a football team to be successful, it needs all the ingredients to blend together. The offence, defence and special teams need to mix together just right. Furthermore, each individual player on offence, defence and special teams need...

Winnipeg silences the critics in Week 1

It is time for the majority of CFL fans and media figures to grab their plates and get in line. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are serving up some crow. As the 2010 CFL season approached, it was hard to find...

Riders break the curse and make a statement to the league

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are going to be very tough to beat this season. This was a fact that was proven in Saskatchewan’s epic 54-51 double overtime victory over the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL’s season...

2010 CFL preview: Saskatchewan defeats Montreal in Grey Cup rematch

It has been around seven months since the dreaded 13th man cost the Saskatchewan Roughriders their fourth Grey Cup in franchise history and handed the Montreal Alouettes their second Grey Cup of the past decade. With the score 27-25...

An open letter to Wally Buono

Dear Wally Buono, I write to you suggesting, nay imploring, that you avoid any potential quarterback controversy amongst your B.C. Lions squad this season by releasing either Jarious Jackson or Casey Printers before the season starts. Now, it may...

2010 CFL training camp preview

In the CFL, the quarterback is often the most heavily discussed position. This should continue to be the case this week, as rookie camps and training camps open up across the league. The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, two...

Maver and Reynolds will be key to Calgary's success this season

Joffrey Reynolds is a veteran running back with and a three-time CFL all-star. Rob Maver is a rookie kicker who had a successful university career. Though they are hardly similar, the success of both players will be pivotal...

CFL Matchmaker: Finding a partner for the league's top free agents

Relationships are a beautiful thing. Like the relationship, for example, between a football player and his team. When things are going well, the player contributes to the team by putting forward a solid effort. He is rewarded by collecting a...

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