Edmonton Eskimos News

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.

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.

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

Montreal wide receiver Kerry Watkins breaks the grasp of Edmonton defender Jonte Buhl on Thursday night at Percival Molson Stadium.

Madani's weekly notes : Bits and pieces from the opening week of the CFL season.

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.

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.

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.

The opening week of the CFL regular season was hardly a ringing endorsement to the usually wide-open, offensive Canadian game.

For the past two seasons, Jon Cornish played the waiting game. Eventually, Joffrey Reynolds had to get hurt and give Cornish a chance to shine as the feature tailback with the Calgary Stampeders.

Saskatchewan Roughriders tackle Marcus Adams sacks B.C. Lions quarterback Buck Pierce during Friday's game at Mosaic Stadium.

Eskimos place Lumsden on nine-game injury list Edmonton Eskimos' Jesse Lumsden runs the ball against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the second half of pre-season CFL action at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.

Big Country has become a man without a country. Or at least a team. For the second straight day Winnipeg Blue Bombers wideout Derick Armstrong was held out of practice as the club attempts to salvage something from the debacle that began last Thursday when the 30-year-old refused to play in a game against the Edmonton Eskimos.

For a change, Ken Miller opted against making a change. On Oct. 19 of last year, Miller had seen enough after Darian Durant threw a third interception to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Durant was promptly replaced by Steven Jyles late in the first half.

Lions add Ebell to roster Ian Smart takes a handoff from B.C. quarterback Buck Pierce in the first half of the Lions' loss to Saskatchewan on Friday night.

For all the changes and all the tough talk, everything Mike Kelly has done during his short tenure as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has been about building toward the next couple of days.

From a first-time starter to Anthony Calvillo. Were the schedule-makers having a little bit of fun at the Edmonton Eskimos expense? After watching films, there was little Eskimos head coach Richie Hall could find wrong with the way his defence performed.

The pro career for Greg Peach started just like it ended. With a pair of quarterback sacks in his professional debut, the highly-honored former Eastern Washington University football defensive end has earned a roster position in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos.

Last season 8-10, second in East, lost in East semi-final. Head coach Mike Kelly, first season.

REGINA a ' Dalton Bell is in his happy place. "I think things have gone well," the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback said after a recent practice at Mosaic Stadium.