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TSN - CALGARY (CP) - Sandro DeAngelis kicked five field goals and Jeremaine Copeland caught two touchdown passes as the Calgary Stampeders downed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 43-9 Friday night. Calgary (8-5) jumped out to a 16-0 lead after the first half on …
Henry Burris threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Stampeders to a 43-9 thrashing of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a snowy, frigid Friday night in Calgary.
3-0 Calgary
In the rain and maybe snow in calgary.
The Kansas City Chiefs moved former CFL star Casey Printers from the practice roster to the active roster on Friday, the NFL club announced.
1960 Sun - Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Milt Stegall is closing in on becoming the CFL’s career leader in touchdowns scored. Stegall entered Winnipeg’s game with Calgary on Friday night needing just three touchdowns to break the CFL record of …
Still recovering from an appendectomy, Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is questionable for the Steelers’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday.
1960 Sun - Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Milt Stegall is closing in on becoming the CFL’s career leader in touchdowns scored. Stegall entered Winnipeg’s game with Calgary on Friday night needing just three touchdowns to break the CFL record of …
A few years ago, a boy about nine years old got to go into the Blue Bombers’ dressing room after a game and meet his hero.
As the boy’s uncle led him to receiver Milt Stegall’s corner locker, Stegall shook the boy’s hand, asked how the little man was doing and autographed his cap.
The boy just silently stood there, staring at the towel-clad star. When the pair walked away, the boy suddenly buckled and dropped to his knees. His uncle asked what was wrong.
"He’s got the biggest breasts I’ve ever seen," the youngster said in awe.
Well, that’s one way to describe Stegall’s ripped physique. The 36-year-old has been known as a fitness guru throughout his 12-year CFL career, and it’s one of the reasons for his longevity and ability to be an award-winning, record-setting star.
Stegall is on the verge of breaking the CFL all-time touchdown record, a mark of 137 held jointly by former running backs George Reed and Mike Pringle.
Heading into tonight’s game in Calgary against the Stampeders (TSN, 9 ET), Stegall has 135 career TDs.
Part of Stegall’s success has been the way he keeps himself in shape. The six-foot, 185-pound slotback doesn’t smoke, drink alcohol, eat red meat or pork and rarely has fried foods. Occasionally, he treats himself to some plain cheesecake.
Stegall, named the league’s Most Outstanding Player is 2002, works out during the season for what he describes as a little bit every day.
It may be 500 sit-ups here, 500 push-ups there, jump rope for 10, 15 minutes, Stegall says, adding in the off-season he takes himself to the edge, lifting weights and running five days a week.
Stegall lives in Atlanta with his wife, Darlene, and son, Chase, almost two.
It’s the tug of family that gets him thinking about retiring.
"Me breaking the (TD) record or winning (his first) Grey Cup, it really doesn’t have much to do with it," he says. "It’s all about what’s the best thing for my family.
After graduating from Miami University of Ohio, he played 21 games for the NFL Cincinnati Bengals (1992-94). He came to Winnipeg in 1995 after being released by the Green Bay Packers. He also tried out for New Orleans in 1998, but was cut and re-joined the Bombers that September.
Bombers kicker Troy Westwood points out Stegall’s feat will be even more amazing because of Winnipeg’s lousy records. Over the past 11 seasons, the Bombers only had three winning records and one year when they went 9-9.
Alittle more attitude like this and the Grey Cup is ours.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Paul Weiler would like to announce that 2006 will mark the final season Weiler entertains Ticats fans as Pigskin Pete.
"After over 30 years of cheering for the Ticats on the field, I’m now looking forward to joining my wife in the stands and continue rooting for our team from there," said Weiler. "It’s been an honour to be a part of the tradition of the Ticats and I sincerely hope that whoever continues the tradition will take as much pride in the role as I did."
Weiler has been been leading the Oskee-Wee-Wee chant at Ivor Wynne Stadium for the past 31 seasons. His final appearance as Pigskin Pete will be at the Ticats final regular home game of the season on October 15th versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
"The Ticats organization is very appreciative of everything that Paul has done," said owner Bob Young. "Pigskin Pete is a Canadian icon who made every trip to Ivor Wynne Stadium a memorable one for thousands of Ticats fans. We will sincerely miss Paul’s passion, dedication and showmanship. We wish him and his wife (June) all the best."
The Ticats and Weiler will begin a search for the next Pigskin Pete upon the completion of the 2006 season.
Depending on the time of day, it’s expected to rain or snow at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium Friday.
Ticats 21 Eskimos 20
Saratogian - Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Milt Stegall is closing in on becoming the CFL’s career leader in touchdowns scored. Stegall entered Winnipeg’s game with Calgary on Friday night needing just three touchdowns to break the CFL record of …
Prognosis is Poor for Football Legend
Canadian Football League legend Jackie Parker is in the fight of his life.
John Dickerson (Jackie) Parker, known also as ‘the Fast Freight from Mississippi State’ or ‘Ol’ Spaghetti Legs,’ is in an undisclosed Edmonton hospital and a friend says his prognosis isn’t good.
"Last I heard, he’s not doing very well," said former Edmonton Eskimo Tom Wilkinson.
Parker, 74, was a star performer and fan favourite for the Eskimos from 1954 to 1962, playing both defensive and offensive sides of the ball.
He also played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1963 to 1965 and the B.C. Lions from 1966 to 1968.
Parker helped bring the Grey Cup to Edmonton in each of his first three years with the Eskimos, won the Schenley as the CFL’s most outstanding player three times, was an all-star for eight straight years and scored 750 points, including a dramatic 84-yard touchdown run in the 1954 Grey Cup game.
After his retirement in 1968, Parker returned to coach the Eskimos from 1983 to 1987, winning the Grey Cup in 1987.
Parker’s number 91 hangs on the Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium. A park in southeast Edmonton was named in his honour.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2006/09/15/1843097-sun.html
Granted this is Marty York, but his voices have a better accuracy rating than most wish to admit. Any other media types heard this? I know have speculated it might happen, but there is no mention of the no trade back clause which was ratified.
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• By the way, the CFL’s trade deadline is Tuesday night, and I’m hearing the Pussy-Cats are talking to the Roughriders about a deal that would send Corey Holmes back to Saskatchewan. Holmes might just be expendable with Lumsden around, and the Riders would be eager to welcome him back. Remember, Holmes was the premier player in the Western Division last year, when he excelled for the Riders. |
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