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Let the quarterback controversy begin
TORONTO — The one moment of levity on an otherwise horrid evening at the Rogers Centre was just provided courtesy of J’Micheal Deane, and thank goodness. En route to the hospital after having his ankle...
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Tate gets the nod to start at quarterback for Stamps
So the decision has been made; Drew Tate took nearly every rep at Monday’s practice, and John Hufnagel made it official afterwards: Tate will start on Friday against Saskatchewan, Henry Burris will be...
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Tate delivers the goods, but hold off on the coronation
It would be awfully tempting to declare that the Drew Tate era was officially launched earlier tonight at McMahon Stadium. Yes, the early returns were promising. His first-half performance against the...
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Sun rises on another day for Drew Tate
Drew Tate reported to the office Saturday afternoon in much higher spirits than the night before. Sure the Calgary Stampeders starting quarterback wishes he played better in a 29-27 pre-season loss to...
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Tate commends offensive line; satisfied with Week 1 performance
Of course, Jon Cornish had the game he had (24 carries for 172 yards and two touchdowns). And Joe West and Maurice Price both established themselves as early deep threats this 2013 Canadian Football...
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Another start looming for Bo Levi Mitchell
The Calgary Stampeders quarterbacking carousel finally stopped spinning Monday and landed on lucky No. 19. That’s right. As it stands today, sophomore Bo Levi Mitchell will make his second consecutive...
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The Calgary Stampeders quarterbacking carousel finally stopped spinning Monday and landed on lucky No. 19. That’s right. As it stands today, sophomore Bo Levi Mitchell will make his second consecutive...
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Bo gets the go as Stamps starting QB
John Hufnagel serves the head coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders. On Monday, he added another unofficial title to his resume that of chief firefighter charged with extinguishing a...
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Cornish pushing hard for Stampeders rebound
When the final whistle sounds in a losing effort, it’s hard initially to think of it as valuable or in any way helpful. But as Jon Cornish sees it, the Calgary Stampeders’ lack of overall success in...
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Stamps notes: Cornish starts the trash talk ahead of showdown with rival Riders
They have suited up 73 times together, often working side by side in the Calgary Stampeders secondary. But Saturday’s victory over the B.C. Lions was one of those rare games for defensive backs Keon...
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Cornish amped up for another showdown with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA — Exiting the airport, Jon Cornish knew exactly where he was. “First thoughts I had when I stepped off the plane was: cold,” he described. “Second thoughts were when am I going to get to...
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Stamps notes: Uncharacteristic Paredes misses chalked up to protection issues
For the first time in his career, Rene Paredes was shut out on three field-goal attempts, which is a cause for concern to the Calgary Stampeders. However, there is nobody at McMahon Stadium worried...
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Stamps cue comeback to knock off Riders
For those who wondered how intense a team that has already clinched first place in the CFL West Division would be as they close out the regular season, the Calgary Stampeders answered that question...
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Stamps special teams feeling the Love after player of week honour
Whenever one of his own gets recognized by the league, Mark Kilam is the first to get out the pompoms. “Big time,” admitted Kilam, the Calgary Stampeders’ special teams’ co-ordinator, who like a proud...
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Stamps notes: Receiver recalls running into a brick wall in Regina
It certainly wouldn’t be recommended for lighthearted viewing, but Simon Charbonneau-Campeau was compelled to watch the video of the Calgary Stampeders’ game earlier this month in Regina. It was on...
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Paredes aims to finish ‘terrible’ season on a strong note
When Rene Paredes watched a ball he struck with some authority from 32 yards out on snowy Saturday afternoon clank off the upright and drop depressingly to the turf, it was really a microcosm of his...
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Game Day: Calgary Stampeders at B.C. Lions
FRIDAY Stampeders (14-3) at B.C. Lions (9-8) 8 p.m. TSN (QR77 pre-game show starts at 6:30 p.m.) ON THE HOT SEAT Stamps SB Marquay McDaniel The Stamps offence should get a boost from the return of...
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Cornish didn’t suffer concussion, feeling good leading Stamps into playoffs
They got through their final regular season game without any major injuries Friday night, and the Calgary Stampeders news got even better on Saturday afternoon. When the team returned from Vancouver...
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Stamps number three QB could emerge Friday
With five quarterbacks in camp, Stampeders coach John Hufnagel and offensive co-ordinator Dave Dickenson have a decision or two to make. While Bo Levi Mitchell and Drew Tate can likely rest easy, the...
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Johnson: Confident, healthy Tate having his best camp yet
Once upon a time, in a landscape not so very different from this one, Drew Tate was the Texan of choice. The anointed one. The guy entrusted with the keys to the kingdom. Pencilled in as master and...
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