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Sean Myers Calgary Herald CALGARY -- When Calgary Stampeders equipment manager George Hopkins handed receiver Romby Bryant his touchdown ball, it had one word scrawled across the pigskin.

NOTED & QUOTED appears every Monday. "I don't know about you, but I'm glad my grandma's pies and cookies don't smell like dirty diapers."-- Gossip columnist Courtney Wagner , responding to actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who drew favourable comparisons between the stench of soiled diapers and the aroma of freshly baked goods.

The trauma of that late November afternoon nine years ago still holds the power to set a six-foot-six, 312-pound man's jaw on clench.

With 151 points, Luca Congi had his quietest Canadian Football League regular season yet as the Saskatchewan Roughriders' placekicker.

Calgary quarterback Henry Burris doesn't buy the notion the Stamps have a mental block about playing the Roughriders.

Twice in the first quarter two weeks ago at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant was sacked.

There once was a Detroit Tigers pitcher by the name of Frank Lary who they called 'The Yankee Killer.' Lary had ordinary numbers against the other teams but against Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra the rest of the best team in baseball, he had an unbelievable 28-13 lifetime record.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders reportedly sold more than $6.5-million in merchandise last year, more than any other CFL franchise -- as evidenced by the sea of green at home games.

As a regular feature, StarPhoenix sports reporter Cory Wolfe gets personal with a sports figure.

Stevie Baggs is looking for hits away from the football field. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end unveiled a new website, www.steviebaggs90.com, this week.

They substitute old-fashioned competence for the more in-vogue flamboyance. Command grudging respect without inspiring paralyzing fear.

Calgary Stampeders slotback Nik Lewis has a message to any Saskatchewan Roughrider who disapproves of his first-down celebrations.

Four Calgary Stampeders have been named All-Canadians. Running back Joffrey Reynolds, slotback Jeremaine Copeland, offensive tackle Ben Archibald and cornerback Brandon Browner were named Canadian Football League all-stars on Wednesday after voting by the Football Reporters of Canada and league coaches.

Jim Davis of the Calgary Stampeders sacks Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray during Friday's CFL game.

In 10 regular-season games, Riders return man Jason Armstead returned 42 punts for 387 yards and 33 kickoffs for 806 yards .

Chances are if the Calgary Stampeders score four offensive touchdowns in a playoff game, three of them will come from their big three.

It's change for the sake of change. And the Edmonton Eskimos don't mind admitting it.

Joffrey Reynolds was planning a celebration for Nov. 26 anyway, so this is icing on his birthday cake.

Henry Burris promised "We'll be back." Yesterday, the Calgary Stampeders' star signal-caller backed it up.

B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono will use every trick up his sleeve to beat Montreal after dispatching the Ticats on Sunday.