In an apparent 'culmination of events' the Calgary Stampeders released veteran middle-linebacker JoJuan Armour due to an on field incident that happened Friday. Keep reading →
We're starting to hear some more groaning over Grey Cup ticket events. Back in November fans and season ticket holders had the chance to reserve their right to purchase Grey Cup tickets when they went on sale at the start of this month. A deposit of $50 / ticket was required. Nobody knew what the prices were going to be but you could expect something comparable to Montreal (although, what fan goes searching for past Grey Cup ticket prices in order to decide what the price 'may or may not' be?)
Well a couple months later the prices are released and a Safeway ticket in family zone for 15 bucks last season is now FIFTEEN (15X) times higher for the Grey Cup. On one hand you should expect the price increase and cudos to the management for jacking up prices knowing the place will be full, it's business.
What's not cool is how fans placed a deposit through Ticketmaster in November, realised the cheapest ticket was $225 bucks, and decided not to get ticket. These people LOST their deposit--they received no refund and no ticket for their troubles. Between Ticketmaster and the Stamps someone pocketed $50 PER reserved ticket that was not purchased. Keep reading →
Here are the highlights that were approve by CFL Board of Governors May 11th:
• Moving back the kickoff following a safety touch, to reduce the number of times a team chooses to take a knee in its own end zone;
• Giving coaches the green light to use so called "wildcat" formations that would move the quarterback around, instead of requiring him to stand behind or under centre;
• Requiring a team that kicks a successful field goal to then kick off to its' opponents, increasing the number of kick returns;
• Awarding a team a third instant replay challenge if its' first two challenges are successful.
A collection of news and blog postings on the Calgary Stampeders for the month of May, 2009.
When Dave Dickenson became a BC Lion because the circus management in Calgary at the time didn`t want to sign him, he did one thing before leaving--he never sold his house. After announcing his retirement from the CFL this past Winter, many speculated he would return to the game in a coaching role.
The Stampeders are happy to announce Dave Dickenson as an offensive assistant under head coach John Hufnagel. George Cortez is the team's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Keep reading →
A professional winning attitude, great players, and a dash of good coaching, capped off the Calgary Stampeders winning season with Coach John Hufnagel's award for Coach of the Year. Coach Huf took a Calgary team that showed glimpses of greatness in the past two seasons, and glimpses of mediocrity for what seemed like the entire 2000's, to win the Grey Cup in his first CFL head coaching season.
Props to Coach Huf, his staff of coaches, and to the Stamps. We can only expect more of the same this upcoming year, plus the game is at home. The bar has been set, let's hope the team can deliver again.
What went on in the world of CFL and Stampeders last week? Well the top stories for Calgary fans include the resigning of defensive back Brandon Browner who most thought would end up in the NFL, and Sandro Dangelis announcing his return. After that it was coach Hufnagel's nomination for coach of the year. Here are some articles for your review.
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The 2009 Grey Cup ticket prices, to be held in Calgary next November, were released . Somewhat comparable to other Grey Cup events (Montreal had cheaper tickets but they also had 25000 more seats) the ticket prices in some cases have increased 300%.
The average fan has been cut off, no doubt, but the team will have no trouble filling the stadium especially if the home team favorites make it again.
