CFL Beat: Week 1

The Maestro - June 14, 2018June 11, 2018

We've finally arrived at Week 1 of the regular season! Buckle up with a few Molsons and a bag of all-dressed chips and make yourself comfy for the summer of 2018, folks. A few key differences in scheduling for the CFL this season - while the regular season remains 18

CFL Beat: West Division Preview

The Maestro - June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

We're now just a week away from the kickoff to the 2018 CFL season! Last week, I previewed the four teams from the CFL's East Division - Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto; this week I'll be bringing you a quick overview of each of the five West Division teams. Reminder

CFL Beat: East Division Preview

The Maestro - May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Another year, another set of team previews! As per usual, this week features the four East Division teams, while next week features the five teams of the West Division. If you'd like to study up before making your picks in this year's [DFO] CFL Pick 'Em Pool, I highly recommending

CFL Beat: Your 2018 Season Overview

The Maestro - May 24, 2018November 20, 2018

Hello all - after almost six months away, the CFL Beat makes its glorious return this week! I'm looking forward to another year of covering the ridiculous sport of Canadian football for all of you; the season kicks off earlier than ever this year, with Week 1 games starting on

Your “Draft Day Redux” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

NFL News: Actual good thing: The Steelers converted most of Ryan Shazier's salary to a signing bonus, so he can get paid for the 2018 season right now. He gets $8.26 of his $8.7 million up front now, instead of in the League's 18 installments. Aside from the fact he's

CFL Beat: Your 2017 Season Wrap-Up

The Maestro - November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

I know that this column revolves around Canada and a whole variety of Canadian things, which for a number of you, might seem like excessive jingoism, and I understand that sentiment. Oddly enough, after experiencing my first-ever Grey Cup live in the flesh, I can now safely say that apparently

Your “Card Subject To Change” Monday Night Football Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

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NFL News: Pete Carroll confirmed what most of us already knew: Kam Chancellor is not returning in 2017. The neck injury is just too bad. Mike McCarthy defended Mason Crosby's attempted record of a field goal attempt, a decision which help the Steelers get back into the game Sunday night.

CFL Beat: Playoffs – Grey Cup

The Maestro - November 23, 2017November 22, 2017

DIVISION FINAL RECAPS East Division Final Saskatchewan 21 vs. Toronto 25: Despite surrendering a first half 18-3 lead, Toronto is off to their first Grey Cup game since 2012, where they won Canada's top football prize playing at home at the Rogers Centre. It was a full-team effort on this one, though when

CFL Beat: Playoffs – Division Finals

The Maestro - November 16, 2017November 21, 2017

Just three CFL games remain in the 2017 calendar year - the two division finals, and the Grey Cup. We already know we'll have one new team appearing in the championship matchup this season - after back-to-back appearances in 2015 and 2016, the Ottawa REDBLACKS have ended their year unceremoniously.

CFL Beat: Playoffs – Division Semifinals

The Maestro - November 9, 2017November 21, 2017

Playoff football is here at last! Thanks to the final games of the regular season, we now know that Toronto has clinched the East Division, while Saskatchewan will travel to face the REDBLACKS in the playoffs as the crossover team this season. Just a reminder: due to the CFL playoff

CFL Beat: Week 20

The Maestro - November 2, 2017November 2, 2017

It's the final week of the regular season! While the playoff teams have been set for a while, the seeding is still not yet finalized, with the East Division still up for grabs while the lower seeds in the West could potentially feature three teams with an 11-7 record this

CFL Beat: Week 19

The Maestro - October 26, 2017October 25, 2017

With two weeks left in the season, most of the playoff picture has already been settled; this year, Hamilton, Montreal and BC find themselves on the outside looking in, but so far, only Calgary has clinched the division. As a result, with a few games going counter to the picks