The first week of the CFL season ended on the biggest night of the CFL week. Friday Night Football kicked of it’s 19 week run as the last game of week one. The BC Lions and the Saskatchewan Roughriders renewed acquaintances after last seeing each other in last year’s West Division semi-final which the Lions won 33-12. Would the Friday night showcase live up to the last two CFL matchups of week one or would be a bore like their last game. Continue reading
Canadian Football League
Football Night In Canada: WPG at EDM
After a mixed bag of games on the CFL’s Canada Day Kickoff, we had a playoffs rematch again on Thursday night. The Eskimos beat out Toronto to get a cross-over playoff spot in the East. The sent them to Winnipeg where they squeezed out a win against the Blue Bombers. Could the Bombers return the favour in Edmonton or would the Eskimos be the first home team to win a game in 2009? Continue reading
Football Night In Canada: Canada Day Kickoff
The start of summer means the return of football. As the NFL gears up for training camp, the Canadian Football League kicks off the regular season. The season opening double-header was one that fans would love. The night would start with the battle of Ontario as Toronto made the short trip to Hamilton. Across the country, the Alouettes visited the Stampeders in a Grey Cup rematch. Continue reading
The Lowdown 