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Ricky Williams signing leaves Alouettes coach embarrassed

DAVID NAYLOR

Globe and Mail Update

Ricky Williams’s first season north of the border continues to draw criticism, this time from within the Canadian Football League.

Montreal Alouettes head coach Don Matthews yesterday ripped both the Toronto Argonauts and the league office for their roles in the suspended National Football League running back joining the CFL this season.

“I’ve been in the league a long time and I’ve watched a lot of things happen,” Matthews said. “But I’ve never been as embarrassed as with how this situation has unfolded.

“To have the Miami Dolphins giving us permission to sign a player. To have the embarrassment of the suits in Toronto comparing [Williams] to Pinball [Argos head coach Michael Clemons],” he said. “The kid is a good kid, I have no problem with him. I have a problem with how the league put its head in the sand and pandered to the NFL. I’m embarrassed. I’m not being strong, I’m just being honest.”

Rest of story here:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060605.cfl-als06/BNStory/Sports/home

And yes, I’m hypocrite for posting on thread on Williams.

But, as usual, "The Don" makes some good points

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Wow, I thought I was one of the few around that didn’t like Kevin Glenn (based on the comments from people on this board)… that is aside from people in my direct circle, BUT after listening to the Doug Berry show, I actually feel a tad bad for the guy…the fans, announcers, and such have roasted him. Yikes.

Oh well, it’s nice to know that others feel the same way as me I suppose, that the Bombers are pretty well-rounded except in one position…QB.

Anyone else listen to this program today?

Howdy.

http://talkfootball.ca/cfl/heres-why-ricky-is-gonna-light-it-up/

LOL @ the picture of "Ricky cheering on his defense"

…this week!

Chris Schultz and I are back for (I think) our 12th season together. We’ll talk about all things CFL this week, naturally focusing on the Argos and Ticats.

Joining us for the full hour will be the ancient Adrion Smith.

10:00 - 11:00 am this Friday on the Fan 590.

www.fan590.com

Channel 959 on Bell Express-vu.

I heard Mr. Brian Williams will be leaving CBC Sports in December 2006.

He will be working for CTV and TSN during their Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and 2012 games.

He’s been with CBC Sports for 30 years.

Brian Williams was to host the CFL on CBC this season and the 2008 Olympics for the network.

Many changes happening at CBC Sports these days.

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