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Stampeders training camp report: Day 1
WEATHER A decent crowd took advantage of a beautifully sunny morning session, while the afternoon contingent, luckily, just avoided the rain. WHO WASN’T THERE Stamps veteran HB Brandon Smith didn’t...
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Stampeders training camp report: Day 3
WEATHER Head coach Dave Dickenson implemented his first “power practice” of training camp — one longer session with a couple breaks in between, rather than the standard camp two-a-day practices — and...
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Stampeders training camp report: Day 10
WEATHER It was a scorcher from start to finish. WHO WASN’T THERE C Pierre Lavertu (neck) and his sophomore backup Karl Lavoie (knee) both sat out, as did LG Shane Bergman. None are considered to be in...
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Shooting of new Calgary Stampeders quarterback's football coach father a...
About a million movies have been made about high school football in the state of Texas. One of these days, G.J. Kinne and his father will likely be the subject of another. The real-life script that...
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Stampeders notes: Kicker Rene Paredes extends streak
Kickers are like goalies. They’re known for being a little … off. Stamps quarterback Drew Tate has seen his fair share of them over his career. “Nutjobs,” Tate said. “That’s what we call them. Just...
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Calgary Stampeders backup QB Drew Tate not lobbying for more game time
As the clock ticked down on the Calgary Stampeders’ blowout win over the Ottawa Redblacks last weekend, the offence took to the field for one last drive. For all intents and purposes, the game was...
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Stamps to start Drew Tate in finale against Alouettes
MONTREAL – Six completions. Bo Levi Mitchell can complete a half-dozen balls in his sleep. Probably has. But it appears that’s how far the Calgary Stampeders quarterback will fall short of a franchise...
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Stampeders lose to Alouettes 17-8
MONTREAL – Safety first. That’s the approach the Stampeders took Sunday in Montreal. Stamps head coach Dave Dickenson elected to sit starting quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and leave leading receiver...
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Homework is part of drug test for Stamps quarterback
TORONTO – Really, it’s what any considerate chap would do. Let his girlfriend know that he is bringing home a guest. “So I called on the way over to explain to her, ‘Hey, I’m showing up plus-one,’ ”...
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Drew Tate leaves Calgary Stampeders feeling excited for future
Drew Tate’s tenure with the Calgary Stampeders had many more ups than it did downs and there’s little question he’ll look back on his time in Alberta fondly. On the day the team formally announced Tate...
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