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The injury to Jesse Lumsden came early enough in the season that the Edmonton Eskimos should recover, although it appears the team was planning for this eventuality.

Man, oh, man, is Ricky Ray really going to get to see man-on-man? Ray almost never gets to see man-on-man. Not for the last three years anyway.

It must have been difficult, no matter how easy they made it look. The Toronto Argonauts conceded 30 points in the second quarter of their home-opener on Saturday, squandering an early lead in a 46-36 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Rogers Centre.

Saskatchewan Roughriders cornerback Omarr Morgan is off to a running start this season, but he also knows how to pace himself for the finish line.

Man in demand : It appears receiver Derick Armstrong wona t be on the unemployment line for too long.

Geoff Tisdale returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown Friday to key a 31-28 CFL victory by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats over the struggling B.C. Lions.

Weston Dressler does not seem destined to repeat his stellar rookie season of 2008.

Raise your hands, all those of you who expected the Montreal Alouettes to hold the high-powered Edmonton Eskimos' offence and Ricky Ray to only one touchdown? Ray, one of the Canadian Football League's premier quarterbacks, required a road map to find Montreal's end zone.

Mario Annicchiarico Edmonton Journal MONTREAL -- This game is about balance and predictability.

Stefan LeFors had 174 yards in his debut as the Bombers' starting quarterback. Your wide receiver refused to play in the opener against Edmonton, you lost that game when your kicker missed a field goal in the dying seconds, and your brand-new coach is already at odds with the media and die-hard supporters.

REGINA a ' The behind of Arland Bruce III was front and centre Thursday. Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Ken Miller chuckled when asked for his thoughts on Bruce's well-publicized battle with hemorrhoids.

The Penn State Nittany Lions' workout schedule Friday includes lifting weights and pull-ups, followed by an odd assortment of drills like pulling sleds and pushing around giant tractor-trailer tires in front of hundreds of fans.

The B.C. Lions know what they have to do, and they want to do it quickly. The Lions will be looking for redemption and to reclaim some respect around the CFL when they play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Friday night .

Judging by Noel Thorpe's reaction - cheering and clapping and yelling to his players - one would almost think the blocked kick at Monday's Edmonton Eskimo practice happened at a pivotal time of a regular season or playoff game - not just during a run-through in the second week of the CFL season.

Odell Willis is certain he couldn't pick Winnipeg out on a map. Derek Watson was able to do it, but not without some work.

Derick Armstrong has spent the last three seasons with the Blue Bombers, tallying almost 2,500 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Calgarian Matt Lambros' first CFL catch was a Canada Day touchdown, but his good luck is truly defined by the cross-shaped surgical star on his pelvis.

In Arkee Whitlock's eyes, the main difference between him and the man he's replacing as Edmonton's starting running back is very obvious.

A former all-star north of the border will be looking to lead Niagara-Wheatfield toward the top of the Class AA North standings.

Defensive lineman Stevie Baggs won the CFL'S defensive player-of-the-week award from the CFL.