2010 CFL season
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The 2010 CFL season is the 57th season of modern Canadian professional football. Officially, it is the 53rd season of the league. Edmonton
is scheduled to host the 98th Grey Cup
on November 28. The league announced on its Twitter page on January 29, 2010 that the season would start on July 1, 2010.
As the league approaches the 100th Grey Cup
, the CFL will celebrate the seventies
with all eight teams wearing retro-themed uniforms
from that era during Weeks 6 and 7. Since Saskatchewan's alternate jersey is a version of the 1970s home jersey, they were the only team to wear both home and away retro jerseys during these games.
Additionally, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
, the players donned red and black centennial jerseys that the team wore from 1912 to 1947 on July 17 when they played Edmonton at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.
during the 2010 season. The first game, marketed under the "Touchdown Atlantic
" banner took place on September 26, as the Edmonton Eskimos
defeated the Toronto Argonauts
, 24–6, in front of a sold out crowd of 20,725 at the new Moncton Stadium. Tickets for the game sold out within 32 hours of going on sale. The success of Touchdown Atlantic 2010
has moved Moncton towards a position of candidate for CFL expansion.
, president of the CFLPA, has sent e-mails to all players. According to Canwest News Service, the e-mails advise the players to remain unified and "It continues to be the opinion of the executive committee that a CFL management lockout of the players is a very real possibility."
On June 29, 2010, two days before the start of the regular season, it was announced that the CFL and CFLPA had agreed to a new 4-year CBA, set to expire before the 2014 CFL season. While many changes were made, the most prominent were those made to the salaries and the introduction of a drug policy. The 2010 team salary cap
is set at $4,250,000 with a team salary floor of $3,900,000 and a minimum player salary of $42,000. The salary cap is set to increase $50,000 per season, reaching $4,400,000 by 2013, with the floor being $4,000,000 by that time. The minimum player salary is set to increase by $1000 per season until 2013 where it would be $45,000.
, another fan contest on what rule changes the fans wanted to see was done, this time the fans were asked by Commissioner Mark Cohon to focus on what changes could be made to the overtime format to improve it. While a complete overhaul of the format such as going to a "mini game" of playing two 5 minute no quarter halves or eliminating over time in the regular season, fans endorsed the current overtime format with one significant change. The four rules changes for the season approved by the rules committee, including a change to overtime the fans call on in the contest, are as follows:
Changes to overtime
Changes in regulation
remains the exclusive broadcaster for all CFL games in Canada. In the United States, the CFL ended its longstanding agreement with America One
and signed a more limited deal with NFL Network
, which will air 14 games for the season (as opposed to the roughly 70 games per year carried by America One). As with America One, NFL Network will simulcast the TSN broadcast. RDS
remains the exclusive French broadcaster of the CFL showing all 18 Montreal Alouettes
regular season games and all of the CFL Playoffs.
Teams in bold are currently in playoff positions.
X – clinched playoff berth
Y – clinched first place
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became the first team to repeat as Grey Cup
Champions in 13 years, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders
, 21–18 at Edmonton
's Commonwealth Stadium
. Alouettes' wide receiver Jamel Richardson
was named the Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
, and Roughriders' defensive tackle, Keith Shologan
was named the Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian
.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
is scheduled to host the 98th Grey Cup
98th Grey Cup
The 98th Grey Cup was a Canadian football game played between the Eastern Division champion Montreal Alouettes and Western Division champion Saskatchewan Roughriders to decide the champion of the Canadian Football League for the 2010 season...
on November 28. The league announced on its Twitter page on January 29, 2010 that the season would start on July 1, 2010.
CFL retro
As the league approaches the 100th Grey Cup
100th Grey Cup
The 100th Grey Cup will be played to decide the champion for the 2012 CFL season. It will be played on November 25, 2012 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Host city:...
, the CFL will celebrate the seventies
1970s
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with all eight teams wearing retro-themed uniforms
Throwback uniform
Throwback uniforms and jerseys are one-time or limited-time variations on a sports team's uniforms styled to resemble uniforms from that team's past. They have proven popular in all major pro and college sports in the USA, not only with fans, but with the teams' marketing and merchandising...
from that era during Weeks 6 and 7. Since Saskatchewan's alternate jersey is a version of the 1970s home jersey, they were the only team to wear both home and away retro jerseys during these games.
Additionally, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
, the players donned red and black centennial jerseys that the team wore from 1912 to 1947 on July 17 when they played Edmonton at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.
Debut of the Moncton Series
The CFL will begin a series of annual games in Moncton, New BrunswickNew Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
during the 2010 season. The first game, marketed under the "Touchdown Atlantic
Touchdown Atlantic
Touchdown Atlantic is a series of Canadian Football League games played in the maritime provinces .In 2003, the league had struck a committee to examine the feasibility of adding a tenth team, with the leading candidate cities being Quebec City and Halifax. An exhibition game between Ottawa and...
" banner took place on September 26, as the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
defeated the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
, 24–6, in front of a sold out crowd of 20,725 at the new Moncton Stadium. Tickets for the game sold out within 32 hours of going on sale. The success of Touchdown Atlantic 2010
Touchdown Atlantic
Touchdown Atlantic is a series of Canadian Football League games played in the maritime provinces .In 2003, the league had struck a committee to examine the feasibility of adding a tenth team, with the leading candidate cities being Quebec City and Halifax. An exhibition game between Ottawa and...
has moved Moncton towards a position of candidate for CFL expansion.
Labour agreement
The collective bargaining agreement between the CFL and the CFL Players' Association expires on June 5, 2010. Negotiations between the two parties have been stalled since October 2009; a meeting is scheduled on April 26, 2010 in Toronto. Stu LairdStu Laird
Stuart Laird is a former professional Canadian football defensive tackle who played thirteen seasons for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He is the president of the Canadian Football League Players' Association.-External links:*...
, president of the CFLPA, has sent e-mails to all players. According to Canwest News Service, the e-mails advise the players to remain unified and "It continues to be the opinion of the executive committee that a CFL management lockout of the players is a very real possibility."
On June 29, 2010, two days before the start of the regular season, it was announced that the CFL and CFLPA had agreed to a new 4-year CBA, set to expire before the 2014 CFL season. While many changes were made, the most prominent were those made to the salaries and the introduction of a drug policy. The 2010 team salary cap
Salary cap
In professional sports, a salary cap is a cartel agreement between teams that places a limit on the amount of money that can be spent on player salaries. The limit exists as a per-player limit or a total limit for the team's roster, or both...
is set at $4,250,000 with a team salary floor of $3,900,000 and a minimum player salary of $42,000. The salary cap is set to increase $50,000 per season, reaching $4,400,000 by 2013, with the floor being $4,000,000 by that time. The minimum player salary is set to increase by $1000 per season until 2013 where it would be $45,000.
Rule changes
Like in the 2009 CFL season2009 CFL season
The 2009 CFL season was the 56th season of modern professional Canadian football. Officially, it was the 52nd season of the Canadian Football League. The Montreal Alouettes won the 97th Grey Cup on November 29 with a last second 28–27 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders...
, another fan contest on what rule changes the fans wanted to see was done, this time the fans were asked by Commissioner Mark Cohon to focus on what changes could be made to the overtime format to improve it. While a complete overhaul of the format such as going to a "mini game" of playing two 5 minute no quarter halves or eliminating over time in the regular season, fans endorsed the current overtime format with one significant change. The four rules changes for the season approved by the rules committee, including a change to overtime the fans call on in the contest, are as follows:
Changes to overtime
- Teams that score a touchdown in overtime must go for a two-point convert by running or passing the ball into the end zone instead of kicking for a single point. A similar rule is used in United States intercollegiate football, where a similar overtime is used, starting with the third overtime session (overtime sessions are unlimited). This rule has been experimented in other football leagues like the World Football LeagueWorld Football LeagueThe World Football League was a short-lived gridiron football league that played in 1974 and part of 1975. Although the league's proclaimed ambition was to bring American football onto a worldwide stage, the farthest the WFL reached was placing a team – the Hawaiians – in Honolulu, Hawaii. The...
and the XFLXFLThe XFL was a professional American football league that played for one season in 2001. The league was founded by Vince McMahon, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of WWE...
.
Changes in regulation
- Will allow a team that gives up a field goal the option of scrimmaging from its 35-yard line instead of receiving a kick-off. In 2009, this option was eliminated, but has been overturned as it failed to make any significant difference in entertainment value as it was intended, and was unpopular with the coaches.
- Will ensure there is no penalty for pass interference applied if a forward pass is deemed uncatchable.
- Fixing the no yards or halo rule that will result in a penalty of five instead of fifteen yards when a ball is punted, hits the ground and hits a player from the covering team.
Broadcasting
TSNThe Sports Network
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
remains the exclusive broadcaster for all CFL games in Canada. In the United States, the CFL ended its longstanding agreement with America One
America One
America One is an over-the-air television network in the United States. The network serves over 170 LPTV, Class A, Full Power, Cable and Satellite affiliate stations...
and signed a more limited deal with NFL Network
NFL Network
NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation...
, which will air 14 games for the season (as opposed to the roughly 70 games per year carried by America One). As with America One, NFL Network will simulcast the TSN broadcast. RDS
Réseau des sports
Réseau des sports , is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel showing sports and sport-related shows. It is available in 2.5 million homes, and is owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc....
remains the exclusive French broadcaster of the CFL showing all 18 Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
regular season games and all of the CFL Playoffs.
Records and milestones
- On October 11, 2010, Ben CahoonBen CahoonBen Cahoon is a former professional Canadian football slotback in the Canadian Football League who spent his entire career with the Montreal Alouettes...
became the CFL's all-time reception leader, catching his 1,007th career pass from Anthony CalvilloAnthony CalvilloAnthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards...
in a home game against the Calgary StampedersCalgary StampedersThe Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
. - November 7, 2010 saw the first time that a regular season Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
home gameBills Toronto SeriesThe Bills Toronto Series is a five-year deal consisting of a series of National Football League games featuring the Buffalo Bills played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The series began in the 2008 NFL season and will end during the 2012 NFL season...
at Rogers CentreRogers CentreRogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
in TorontoTorontoToronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
had been played during the regular CFL season; the Bills against the Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
kicked off at 1.00pm, while the Toronto ArgonautsToronto ArgonautsThe Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
kicked off their final regular season game at the Montreal AlouettesMontreal AlouettesThe Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
at 4.00pm.
Regular season
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = PointsTeams in bold are currently in playoff positions.
X – clinched playoff berth
Y – clinched first place
CFL Player of the Week
| Week | Offensive Player of the Week | Defensive Player of the Week | Special Teams Player of the Week | Outstanding Canadian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Darian Durant Darian Durant Darian Bernard Durant is a professional American football quarterback who plays for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He played college football at the University of North Carolina... |
Joe Lobendahn Joe Lobendahn Joe Lobendahn is a Canadian football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Washington.-External links:*... |
Marcus Thigpen Marcus Thigpen Marcus Arnette Thigpen is a professional gridiron football running back and slotback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
| Two | Buck Pierce Buck Pierce Buck James Pierce is a professional Canadian football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Pierce signed with the Blue Bombers for the 2010 CFL season after he was released by the BC Lions, the team he spent the first five years of his professional career with... |
Brent Hawkins Brent Hawkins Brent Lee Hawkins is a American football defensive end who is currently under contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Etienne Boulay Étienne Boulay Étienne Boulay is an Canadian football safety playing for the Montreal Alouettes.Boulay signed with the New York Jets of the National Football League for 2008 but was released in pre-season.-Early years:... |
| Three | Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn, Jr. is a professional Canadian football quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2001... |
Maurice Lloyd Maurice Lloyd Maurice Lloyd is a professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at UConn.... |
Noel Prefontaine Noel Prefontaine Noel Prefontaine is a professional Canadian football punter / kicker with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.- Early years :... |
Dave Stala Dave Stala Dave Stala is a professional Canadian football slotback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the 6th round, 50th overall by the Montreal Alouettes as a placekicker in 2003. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies... |
| Four | Romby Bryant Romby Bryant Romby Bryant is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Tulsa... |
John Bowman John Bowman John Bowman PhD is an Irish historian and a long-standing broadcaster and presenter of current affairs and political programmes with Raidió Teilifís Éireann . He chaired the audience-participation political programme Questions and Answers on RTÉ One for 21 years... |
Jovon Johnson Jovon Johnson Jovon Johnson is an Canadian football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.... |
Jon Cornish Jon Cornish Jon Cornish is a football running back who currently plays for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.-Collegiate career:... |
| Five | Arland Bruce | Chris Thompson | Luca Congi Luca Congi Luca Congi is a punter/placekicker playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
| Six | Cory Boyd Cory Boyd Cory J. Boyd is a gridiron football running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Chip Cox Chip Cox Chip Cox is a Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.-High school career:... |
Tim Maypray Tim Maypray Tim Maypray is an American professional football wide receiver, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League . Maypray returns kicks for the Alouettes during the 2010 season... |
Dave Stala Dave Stala Dave Stala is a professional Canadian football slotback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the 6th round, 50th overall by the Montreal Alouettes as a placekicker in 2003. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies... |
| Seven | Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Jerrell Freeman Jerrell Freeman Jerrell Freeman is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans in 2008... |
Kelly Campbell Kelly Campbell LeVaughn Kelly Campbell is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
Matt Kirk Matt Kirk Matt Kirk is a Canadian football defensive tackle for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Ottawa Renegades in the 2004 CFL Draft... |
| Eight | Brandon Whitaker Brandon Whitaker Brandon Whitaker is a professional Canadian football running back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Alouettes in 2008. He played college football for the Baylor Bears.- External links :*... |
Chip Cox Chip Cox Chip Cox is a Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.-High school career:... |
Jovon Johnson Jovon Johnson Jovon Johnson is an Canadian football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.... |
Andre Durie Andre Durie Andre Durie is a professional Canadian football running back/slotback playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Argonauts on May 10, 2007 as a free agent after he went undrafted in the 2007 CFL Draft... |
| Nine | Ken-Yon Rambo Ken-Yon Rambo Ken-Yon Rambo is a professional American and Canadian football wide receiver, currently with the Canadian Football League team Calgary Stampeders.-Early life:... |
James Patrick | Noel Prefontaine Noel Prefontaine Noel Prefontaine is a professional Canadian football punter / kicker with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.- Early years :... |
Jon Cornish Jon Cornish Jon Cornish is a football running back who currently plays for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.-Collegiate career:... |
| Ten | Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn, Jr. is a professional Canadian football quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2001... |
Brandon Smith | Markeith Knowlton Markeith Knowlton Markeith Knowlton is a defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He went to the University of North Texas, wore number 42, is 6 feet tall and weighs 205 lbs. Knowlton wasn't selected in the 2004 NFL Draft after 4 years at North Texas. He had a brief tryout with... |
Dave Stala Dave Stala Dave Stala is a professional Canadian football slotback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the 6th round, 50th overall by the Montreal Alouettes as a placekicker in 2003. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies... |
| Eleven | Henry Burris Henry Burris Henry Burris, Jr. is a professional Canadian and former American football player. Burris plays the quarterback position with the Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders. Burris spent one year as a reserve quarterback for the National Football League's Chicago Bears... |
Ronald Flemons Ronald Flemons Ronald L. Flemons is a Canadian Football League defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He attended John Marshall High School and Texas A&M University... |
Andrew Harris Andrew Harris (Canadian football) Andrew Harris is a professional Canadian football running back who currently plays for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.-Junior Career:... |
Jerome Messam Jerome Messam Jerome Messam is a professional Canadian football running back currently with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on May 14, 2010, who held his rights after he went undrafted in the 2008 CFL Draft... |
| Twelve | Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
Markeith Knowlton Markeith Knowlton Markeith Knowlton is a defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He went to the University of North Texas, wore number 42, is 6 feet tall and weighs 205 lbs. Knowlton wasn't selected in the 2004 NFL Draft after 4 years at North Texas. He had a brief tryout with... |
Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
| Thirteen | Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards... |
Elliott Richardson Elliott Richardson Elliott Richardson is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Elliott attended Richview Collegiate Institute, in Etobicoke. He was signed by the Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in... |
Yonus Davis Yonus Davis Yonus Davis is a running back and kick returner formerly for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. A native of Oakland, California, he played college football in San Jose State University and signed as a free agent to the BC Lions in 2010.-High school and college:Born in Oakland,... |
Elliott Richardson Elliott Richardson Elliott Richardson is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Elliott attended Richview Collegiate Institute, in Etobicoke. He was signed by the Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in... |
| Fourteen | Henry Burris Henry Burris Henry Burris, Jr. is a professional Canadian and former American football player. Burris plays the quarterback position with the Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders. Burris spent one year as a reserve quarterback for the National Football League's Chicago Bears... |
Rod Davis | Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
| Fifteen | Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards... |
Anwar Stewart Anwar Stewart Anwar Stewart, born February 9, 1976 in Panama City, Florida, is an award winning defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League.After playing his college football at the University of Kentucky, Stewart joined the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL for the 2001 season, playing only one game.From 2002... |
Colt David | Doug Brown |
| Sixteen | Daniel Porter | Stevie Baggs Stevie Baggs Stevie Baggs is a defensive end for the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was signed to the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL for the 2010 season, however was cut before the team finalized its 53-man roster limit. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
Derek Schiavone Derek Schiavone Derek Schiavone is a professional Canadian football kicker and punter for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs.... |
Chris Getzlaf Chris Getzlaf Chris Getzlaf is a Canadian professional football slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League .-Early life:... |
| Seventeen | Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn Kevin Glenn, Jr. is a professional Canadian football quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2001... |
Stevie Baggs Stevie Baggs Stevie Baggs is a defensive end for the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was signed to the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL for the 2010 season, however was cut before the team finalized its 53-man roster limit. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Chris Bauman Chris Bauman Chris Bauman is a Canadian football wide receiver who is currently playing for the Edmonton Eskimos. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.-Amateur career:... |
| Eighteen | Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards... |
Ryan Phillips | Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Ian Logan Ian Logan Ian Logan is a professional Canadian football safety for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Blue Bombers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played CIS football at Wilfrid Laurier.-College career:Logan played for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks... |
| Nineteen | Travis Lulay Travis Lulay Travis Lulay is a professional American and Canadian football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. In his first season as a full-time starter, Lulay won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award in 2011 and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Grey Cup... |
Keon Raymond Keon Raymond Keon Raymond is a Canadian football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
Justin Palardy Justin Palardy Justin Palardy is a professional Canadian football placekicker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 36th overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2010 CFL Draft and was used as a punter... |
Spencer Watt Spencer Watt Spencer Watt is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 18th overall by the Argonauts in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 19, 2010. He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.-External... |
| Twenty | Weston Dressler Weston Dressler Weston Dressler is a professional Canadian football slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Roughriders as a street free agent in 2008. He played college football for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.-Early years:Dressler was born in Bismarck,... |
Lance Frazier Lance Frazier Elance "Lance" Frazier is an American Canadian football safety for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, as well as a Wide Receiver / Defensive Back for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League... |
Paul McCallum Paul McCallum Paul McCallum is a professional Canadian football player currently playing as a placekicker and punter for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League... |
Jason Clermont Jason Clermont Jason Clermont is a professional Canadian football slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . Clermont started his professional career with the BC Lions after being selected in the 2002 CFL Draft... |
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CFL Player of the Month
| Month | Offensive Player of the Month | Defensive Player of the Month | Special Teams Player of the Month | Outstanding Canadian |
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| July | Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo Anthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards... |
John Bowman John Bowman John Bowman PhD is an Irish historian and a long-standing broadcaster and presenter of current affairs and political programmes with Raidió Teilifís Éireann . He chaired the audience-participation political programme Questions and Answers on RTÉ One for 21 years... |
Marcus Thigpen Marcus Thigpen Marcus Arnette Thigpen is a professional gridiron football running back and slotback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
| August | Cory Boyd Cory Boyd Cory J. Boyd is a gridiron football running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Chip Cox Chip Cox Chip Cox is a Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.-High school career:... |
Yonus Davis Yonus Davis Yonus Davis is a running back and kick returner formerly for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. A native of Oakland, California, he played college football in San Jose State University and signed as a free agent to the BC Lions in 2010.-High school and college:Born in Oakland,... |
Kevin Eiben Kevin Eiben Kevin Eiben is a professional Canadian football linebacker currently playing for Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.- Early years :... |
| September | Darian Durant Darian Durant Darian Bernard Durant is a professional American football quarterback who plays for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He played college football at the University of North Carolina... |
Ronald Flemons Ronald Flemons Ronald L. Flemons is a Canadian Football League defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He attended John Marshall High School and Texas A&M University... |
Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
| October | Henry Burris Henry Burris Henry Burris, Jr. is a professional Canadian and former American football player. Burris plays the quarterback position with the Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders. Burris spent one year as a reserve quarterback for the National Football League's Chicago Bears... |
Stevie Baggs Stevie Baggs Stevie Baggs is a defensive end for the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was signed to the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL for the 2010 season, however was cut before the team finalized its 53-man roster limit. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
Chad Owens Chad Owens Chad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Andy Fantuz Andy Fantuz Andrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft... |
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CFL playoffs
The Montreal AlouettesMontreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
became the first team to repeat as Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
Champions in 13 years, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
, 21–18 at Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
's Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :...
. Alouettes' wide receiver Jamel Richardson
Jamel Richardson
Jamel Richardson is a Canadian football slotback for the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. Richardson attended Corcoran High School before he was a two year All-Foothill Conference in Basketball and All-American in Football at Victor Valley College where he led the state in receptions and...
was named the Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
The Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player award is awarded annually to the player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Game, the Canadian Football League's championship game.-Grey Cup Most Valuable Player Award winners:...
, and Roughriders' defensive tackle, Keith Shologan
Keith Shologan
Keith Shologan is a Canadian football defensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League...
was named the Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian
Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian
The Dick Suderman Trophy for the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian is awarded annually to the Canadian player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup game, the championship of the Canadian Football League....
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Playoff bracket
- -Team won in Double Overtime.
2010 Gibson's Finest CFL Awards
- CFL's Most Outstanding Player AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Player AwardThe Most Outstanding Player Award is annually awarded to the best player in the Canadian Football League. The Most Outstanding Player award can be compared to the National Football League's Most Valuable Player, otherwise known as the "MVP" award...
– Henry BurrisHenry BurrisHenry Burris, Jr. is a professional Canadian and former American football player. Burris plays the quarterback position with the Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders. Burris spent one year as a reserve quarterback for the National Football League's Chicago Bears...
(QB), Calgary StampedersCalgary StampedersThe Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... - CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Canadian AwardThe Most Outstanding Canadian Award is annually rewarded to the best Canadian player in the Canadian Football League. This is the second-last award to be given during the CFL Awards banquet, which takes place the week before Grey Cup weekend in the same city where it is hosted. The two nominees...
– Andy FantuzAndy FantuzAndrew "Andy" Fantuz, is a gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first round of the 2006 CFL Draft...
(SB), Saskatchewan RoughridersSaskatchewan RoughridersThe Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... - CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player AwardThe Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award is annually rewarded to the best defensive player in the Canadian Football League. This is the third-last award to be given during the CFL Awards banquet, which takes place the week before Grey Cup weekend in the same city where it is hosted...
– Markeith KnowltonMarkeith KnowltonMarkeith Knowlton is a defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He went to the University of North Texas, wore number 42, is 6 feet tall and weighs 205 lbs. Knowlton wasn't selected in the 2004 NFL Draft after 4 years at North Texas. He had a brief tryout with...
(DB), Hamilton Tiger-CatsHamilton Tiger-CatsThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium... - CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman AwardThe Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award is annually rewarded to the best offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League. This is the fourth-last award to be given during the CFL Awards banquet, which takes place the week before Grey Cup weekend in the same city where it is hosted...
– Ben ArchibaldBen ArchibaldBen Archibald is a gridiron football offensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Brigham Young.Archibald has also played for the Amsterdam Admirals, New Orleans Saints...
(OT), Calgary StampedersCalgary StampedersThe Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... - CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Rookie AwardThe Most Outstanding Rookie Award is annually rewarded to the player deemed to be the best player in his first year in the Canadian Football League. This is the fifth-last award to be given during the CFL Awards banquet, which takes place the week before Grey Cup weekend in the same city where it...
– Solomon ElimimianSolomon ElimimianSolomon Elimimian is a linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Elimimian signed as a free agent with the Lions on May 19, 2010. After his first season with the Lions in 2010, Elimimian was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie...
(LB), BC LionsBC LionsThe BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954... - John Agro Special Teams AwardJohn Agro Special Teams AwardThe John Agro Special Teams Award is awarded to the CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams player that is voted by his peers .-John Agro Special Teams Award winners:*2011 - Paul McCallum , BC Lions...
– Chad OwensChad OwensChad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
(WR), Toronto ArgonautsToronto ArgonautsThe Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta... - Tom Pate Memorial AwardTom Pate Memorial AwardEvery year the Canadian Football League Players' Association presents the Tom Pate Award. It is not a "Jock Award," but rather an award given to players who display qualities that distinguish them from their peers....
– Wes LysackWes LysackWes Lysack is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 2003 CFL Draft...
(DB), Calgary StampedersCalgary StampedersThe Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... - Jake Gaudaur Veterans' TrophyJake Gaudaur Veterans' TrophyThe Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy is presented annually to the Canadian Football League player "who best demonstrates the attributes of Canada's veterans in times of war, peace and military conflict." The award was first presented in 2010, and the first recipient was Mike McCullough of the...
– Mike McCulloughMike McCullough (Canadian football)Mike McCullough is a Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. McCullough was drafted by the Roughriders in the third round of the 2003 CFL Draft, after playing his college football at St. Francis Xavier University.-University...
(LB), Saskatchewan RoughridersSaskatchewan RoughridersThe Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... - Annis Stukus TrophyAnnis Stukus TrophyThe Annis Stukus Trophy is a Canadian Football League trophy, which is presented annually by the Edmonton Eskimos Alumni Association to the Coach of the Year, as determined by the members of the Football Reporters of Canada...
– Jim BarkerJim BarkerJim Barker is the head coach and general manager of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League....
, Toronto ArgonautsToronto ArgonautsThe Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta... - Commissioner's Award – Rider NationSaskatchewan RoughridersThe Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
(The award was given to the entire Rider fan base; it is usually only given to an individual).