I've been planning to bring back my regular Link Train feature for some time now,and the amount of great coverage of the Grey Cup out there provides an excellent opportunity. I'll throw in a few Vanier Cup links as well, as I'll be live-blogging that game (from my Calgary hotel room) with the rest of the gang from The CIS Blog tomorrow at 12 p.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Mountain, 9 a.m. Pacific. I'll be back to regular coverage of other sports as well after Grey Cup Weekend.
Song of the Day: U2 - Mysterious Ways
This has always been one of my favourite U2 songs. The rhythm groove of bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. fits perfectly with The Edge's guitar work and Bono's vocals. Plus, it was played at CFL commissioner Mark Cohon's press conference this morning, which gave me a great excuse to use it here.
League links:
- David Naylor of The Globe and Mail reports that Argonauts' owners David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski are leaning towards keeping the team, and once again investigating the possibility of playing at BMO Field.
- Vicki Hall of The Calgary Herald has a great piece on former CFL linebacker Jerry Campbell's struggles with concussions.
- Lowell Ullrich of The Province with a story on Ricky Foley being named as top Canadian.
- My page over at CFL.ca, where I weigh in on what makes the CFL and its players unique.
Montreal links:
- Cam Cole of the Vancouver Sun has a nice column on Anthony Calvillo's quest to improve his 1-5 record in Grey Cups.
- Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette on Calvillo's historic repeat as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player.
Saskatchewan links:
- Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post on Chris Szarka's successful campaign for Regina city council.
- Rob Vanstone of the Regina Leader-Post on how former head coach Kent Austin's impact is still felt.
- Kevin Mitchell of the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix on the rise to prominence of Rob Bagg (who I wrote a sports feature on earlier this year).
Vanier Cup Links:
- Neate Sager with a nice post on the importance of Queen's offensive and defensive lines [The CIS Blog].
- Chris Lund also has some good thoughts on the subject [Always OUA].
- Rita Mingo on Osie Ukwuoma's time at the Stampeders' training camp and how it's improved his play [The Calgary Herald].
- Mingo also talks to former Dinos' coach Peter Connellan, who led Calgary to a Vanier Cup victory over Queen's in 1983. [The Calgary Herald]
- Bruce Dowbiggin talks about the Vanier Cup, TSN and the important role The Score's weekly University Rush broadcasts have played in developing the CIS audience (at the bottom of his column) [The Globe and Mail].
Much more Grey Cup coverage to come later.
Friday, November 27, 2009
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GREAT JOB...GO GAELS!!!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I suggest that you throw on your toque and parka IMMEDIATELY, chug a boilermaker, and GET OUT ON YOUR HOTEL ROOM PATIO NOW and seriously get INTO the spirit of the game, EH?!?!? There is NOTHING more Canadian than trying to text with your gloves on!!!
ENJOY THE GAME!!! See you over at the OOLF liveblog...DrBOP