Monday, April 04, 2011

Quick Snaps proposed Ottawa franchise - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the conditional franchise in Ottawa.

April 20-- Horticulture Building should not be moved: expert
April 18-- Horticulture Building's heritage status under challenge at board hearing
April 18-- OK to move Horticulture Building, city manager tells review board
April 17-- Landmark's future goes to hearing

Quick Snaps Montreal Alouettes - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Montreal Alouettes.

April 29-- Never too old to be a rookie
April 28-- J. R. Ruffin's presence may signal absence of Yonus Davis
April 6-- Alouettes out for blood
April 1-- Als sign another receiver

Quick Snaps Toronto Argonauts - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Toronto Argonauts.

April 29-- Competition starts early for Argos' Lemon
April 29-- Argos' Lemon vows he'll be better
April 28-- Argos QB's told to 'think fast'
April 28-- There's no "I" in Cleo Lemon
April 27-- Argo hopefuls put troubles behind them
April 26-- Lemon vs Jyles: Round one
April 26-- Argos go deep - to Florida
April 13-- Argo to tackle on hairy climb for cause
April 13-- It's Argos or retirement: Belli
April 11-- Argos on White path?
April 8-- Jyles' shoulder 'not a big concern': Argos
April 8-- Argos believe Jyles armed for battle
April 8-- Jyles just warns a chance to show what he can do
April 8-- Argos now have lots of experienced quarterbacks

Quick Snaps Hamilton Tiger Cats - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

April 29-- This is aggressive, real aggressive
April 28-- Lousy weather forces Ticat hopefuls indoors
April 28-- A backfield full of Auggie
April 28-- Ticat quarterback can pass ... and wants to run
April 27-- Get out the lobster bibs: Glenn on board with TD Atlantic
April 27-- Ticats out of season, but still got game
April 21-- Ticats cut Trafralis
April 16-- Fawcett returns as Tiger-Cats coach
April 15-- Ticats taking full advantage of new off-season workouts
April 13-- Ex-Argo Bruce signs contract extension with Tabbies through 2012
April 13-- After defying critics, Bruce takes on Father Time
April 9-- Free agent frenzy
April 2-- Mann motivated by late friend's life

Quick Snaps Winnipeg Blue Bombers - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

April 29-- NFL gives Blue a slot to think about
April 26-- Teamwork key to many callings
April 25-- Old stadium site hits the market
April 21-- Bombers logo could adorn fan plates
April 16-- 'Baby Milt' has grown into a leader
April 15-- Bombers extend Edwards through 2012
April 12-- Bombers hopeful making a name for himself
April 12-- Bombers' prospects out to prove size doesn't matter
April 11-- Bombers Bucking for trouble?
April 11-- Elliot has the inside track as Bombers No. 2 QB 
April 8-- Tim Brown to Blue?
April 6-- Fan friendly Blue Bombers
April 6-- Bombers show profit
April 6-- Legends left lasting impressions
April 6-- Bombers profited in 2010
April 5-- Westwood, Miller join Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame
April 5-- Players slowly killing themselves
April 5-- Blue Bombers turned profit in 2010
April 5-- Blue in the black despite seeing red all season
April 5-- Bombers honour Westwood, Miller
April 2-- Grey Cup still in planning stages
April 1-- Bombers will regret Jyles trade

Quick Snaps Saskatchewan Roughriders - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

April 29-- TSN to broadcast Riders pre-season games
April 28-- Former Rider Kelly Bates makes positive impact
April 27-- Damon Allen hardly big man on campus
April 27-- Don Naricsse's dream comes true with all-star football event
April 26-- Riders GM Brendan Taman following labour situation closely
April 26-- Learning how to eat like a civilian
April 26-- Refs should keep it simple 
April 20-- Riders sign 2 import receivers
April 20-- Jordan Sisco eager for a chance to play with Roughriders in 2011 season
April 20-- Downtown Regina redevelopment plan
April 20-- Mayor Pat Fiacco announces Regina revitalization plan
April 20-- Despite NFL contract, Fantuz sits and waits
April 19-- Roughriders supportive of inner-city plan, hope for first-rate new stadium
April 19-- More to revitalization plan than football stadium
April 18-- Mayor Pat Fiacco to make announcement about redevelopment...
April 17-- Musings on Adams headed to Edmonton
April 17-- Adams to sign with Eskimos
April 15-- Andy Fantuz optimistic NFL will reach deal with players
April 14-- Andy Fantuz talks about his football camp
April 13-- Roughriders went camping for players
April 13-- Marshall adjusts to role
April 13-- Former Riders head coach Bob Shaw dies
April 13-- Jim Hopson talks about his contract extension and the stadium issue
April 12-- Marshall back in town
April 12-- City of Regina will soon unveil stadium plans: Mayor Pat Fiacco
April 9-- Luca Congi's recovery going well
April 9-- Don Narcisse charity event set
April 8-- CFL fines Riders for exceeding salary cap
April 7-- Full disclosure needed for CFL's Salary Management System
April 7-- Roughriders exceed salary cap
April 7-- Riders fined for exceeding cap
April 5-- Football training is underway
April 4-- "Once a scout, always a scout"
April 4-- Green and White to rely on experience
April 3-- Turning to curling
April 3-- Vegas doesn't seem to like the Roughriders
April 2-- Riders hope age is a virtue
April 2-- Story on the Dario Romero signing
April 1-- Riders sign Romero
April 1-- Dario Romero signs with the Saskatchewan Roughriders

Quick Snaps Calgary Stampeders - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Calgary Stampeders.

April 30-- Stamps shocked by tornadoes' devastation
April 29-- Stamps scour North America for talent
April 29-- Burris in mid-season form
April 27-- Second hailstrom greets greets ex-Calgary kick-return man
April 6--  U of C's Parker climbs to No. 2 on CFL prospects list
April 4-- Esks sign kicker

Quick Snaps Edmonton Eskimos - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the Edmonton Eskimos.



April 6-- Ex-NFL draft pick gives Eskimos more height
April 4-- Edmonton Eskimos sign kicker

Quick Snaps British Columbia Lions - April 2011

Items of note that don't get the full blog treatment, but offer up news and background on the British Columbia Lions.



April 29-- Not all Eagles backers sold on Kelowna firefighter Danny Watkins
April 28-- Ruffin's presence may signal absence of Yonus Davis
April 28-- History: Watkins goes 23rd overall
April 27-- Veteran Kelly Bates signs on with Lions as an assistant coach
April 27-- Adding to the ranks
April 26-- Turning a page
April 26-- From player to coach
April 23-- Future uncertain for Lions' star returner
April 22-- Yonus may not be able to outrun trouble
April 21-- On second chances
April 20-- Lions statement on Yonus Davis
April 20-- Lions react to news that return specialist Yonus Davis has been detained ...
April 20-- A potential powderkeg
April 20-- Another year for teams vet
April 15-- Calming effect: Do the math
April 15-- Passaglia among Canada's best heading to the Hall
April 14-- Now it's official
April 12-- Kick this around, but bring clipboard
April 8-- Lions injury talk with Leos head therapist Bill Reichelt
April 8-- A heads-up: Keep talking
April 7-- CFL Scouting bureau gives a hoot for Owls' Mitchell
April 6-- Wally Buono sold on recruiting benefits of YouTube
April 5-- Simon says 'look at me' - and it works for B. C. Lions
April 5-- Time to get picky
April 5-- Fine time for Messam
April 5-- Lions' Jerome Messam's assault plea adds to CFL team's running back woes
April 4-- Being in Lions' plans is a motivator for defensive back J. R. LaRose
April 1-- Dialing up a name change