INSIDER BLOG
Insider: First West showdown of 2010
July 24, 2010
After launching the 2010 Canadian Football League campaign with three consecutive contests against East Division opponents, the Stampeders face their first West Division rival tonight as the Saskatchewan Roughriders make their only regular-season visit to McMahon Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
Insider: Stamps and Riders play it tight
July 21, 2010
To say the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders have been bitter and close rivals in recent years is a bit of an understatement.
Since 2006, the teams have taken turns finishing exactly one spot ahead of the other, including 2008, when the Stampeders finished two points ahead of the Riders in the battle for top spot in the West, and 2009, when the clubs finished with identical 10-7-1 marks and the division winner was determined by virtue of the head-to-head tie-breaker.
Insider: Stamps take 2-0 mark to T.O.
July 14, 2010
The Stampeders conclude a two-game excursion through Southern Ontario tonight by paying a visit to the Toronto Argonauts. Kickoff at Rogers Centre is 5:30 p.m. MDT.
The Stamps are 2-0 so far in 2010 and share top spot in the West Division with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Argos, meanwhile, are one of three clubs holding a 1-1 mark, which is good enough for a first-place in the East Division standings with Montreal and Winnipeg.
Insider: Live blog from Hamilton
July 10, 2010
Join us here during Saturday's game for live updates from Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium. You can also qualify for a draw for a SIRIUS satellite radio and six months of free service simply by posting a comment during the game. Kickoff for the contest is 11 a.m. MDT.
Insider: A must-have for serious fans
July 6, 2010
It’s the book no serious Calgary Stampeders fan can do without.
Get your hands on the glossy 240-page Stamps’ 2010 media guide, the exact same resource that the Canadian Football League’s media professionals rely upon.
In addition to comprehensive statistics, photos and in-depth information about the 2010 Stampeders, the media guide has exclusive information you won’t find anywhere else.
Insider: Stamps at Hamilton on July 10
July 5, 2010
Follow all the action and get exclusive live updates when the Stampeders play at Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium on Saturday, July 10.
By submitting a comment, you're automatically entered into a draw for a SIRIUS Starmate 5 Plug-and-play satellite radio with six months of free service.
Insider: Reediscover Lysack and Cornish
July 2, 2010
How would you like to go to the 2010 Grey Cup? You can win a trip for two to the big game, which will be held at Edmonton Commonwealth Stadium, by taking part in Reebok’s Reediscover competition.
It’s a battle between 16 Canadian Football League players including two members of the Calgary Stampeders — running back Jon Cornish and safety Wes Lysack.
Insider: 2010 season kicks off
July 1, 2010
Next year is finally here.
The 2010 Canadian Football League season gets under way with a Canada Day kickoff tonight at McMahon Stadium as the Calgary Stampeders entertain the Toronto Argonauts. Game time is 8 p.m.
Insider: New CBA announced
June 29, 2010
The Canadian Football League charges into the 2010 season under a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement that revamps the league's business model, increases player compensation and introduces year- round testing for performance enhancing drugs.
Now ratified by the league's players and its Board of Governors, the terms of the agreement were revealed Tuesday at a joint news conference hosted by representatives of the CFL and the Canadian Football League Players' Association.
Insider: Football is back in town
June 20, 2010
Football is back in Calgary.
The 2010 action at McMahon Stadium gets under way Sunday with a Father’s Day meeting with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Kickoff time is shortly after 1 p.m. If you can’t make it to the stadium, you can follow the action by getting exclusive live updates on the Stampeders' Game Day Twitter feed.
Insider: Training camp diary
June 19, 2010
Main Camp — Day 14
The Stampeders on Saturday went through their final preparations for their Father’s Day game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Kickoff for the contest at McMahon Stadium is 1 p.m.
It’s the last live-action opportunity to see the roster hopefuls in action.
“Our objectives haven’t changed for pre-season,” said head coach and general manager John Hufnagel after Saturday’s walk-through under sunny skies at McMahon.
Insider: The Ultimate Stamps Dad
June 17, 2010
Here is the story behind the winning entry for our Ultimate Stamps Dad contest, which was presented by Shakers.
The Fitzsimmons story
I'm Scott Fitzsimmons and my dad is Jack Fitzsimmons.
I know the Father's day thing is a random draw, but I really wanted to tell you about my dad anyway. He really is the greatest Stampeders fan (only #2 to MAYBE me). My dad has been a Stampeders fan forever, including holding season tickets for most of his 20s.
Insider: Pre-season begins in Edmonton
June 13, 2010
The Stampeders' 2010 season gets under way on Sunday with a tune-up contest at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium.
Kickoff time is 5 p.m. and you can follow the action by getting exclusive live updates on the Stampeders' Game Day Twitter feed. Also, AM 770 has the call on radio with Mark Stephen and Greg Peterson.
Insider: League and CFLPA reach tentative deal
May 26, 2010
The Canadian Football League Player Relations Committee and Canadian Football League Players' Association have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. This agreement remains subject to ratification votes by the Players and CFL Board of Governors, which will be conducted in advance of the regular-season kickoff on July 1.
Insider: Comiskey's raring to go
May 20, 2010
Veteran offensive lineman Dan Comiskey has big plans for the 2010 season as he returns to the Canadian Football League.
“I’ve got three kids and I’ve got two Grey Cup rings,” the newest member of the Calgary Stampeders quipped on QR77’s Sportstalk show Wednesday night. “I need one more ring or there’s going to be a helluva fight at home.”
Insider: Burris feted and roasted
May 6, 2010
Thursday was a day to celebrate Henry Burris and honour the Stampeders quarterback for his third consecutive Presidents’ Ring Award. It was also time to have a little good-natured fun at his expense.
Burris was invited to take a comfortable chair on stage while friends and teammates took turns taking playful jabs at the fun-loving quarterback, who laughed at the jokes harder than anyone.
Insider: Maver's detour en route to Calgary
May 4, 2010
Calgary Stampeders first-round draft pick Rob Maver has been invited for a visit by the Atlanta Falcons this weekend.
Maver, a kicker, was selected fifth overall by the Stamps in last Sunday's CFL Canadian Draft.
"Rob played at University of Guelph and the Falcons' GM — Tom Dimitroff — played football at the same school, so Tom is offering Rob the opportunity to go kick for them this coming weekend," said Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel.
Insider: Breaking down the 2010 draft class
May 2, 2010
Welcome to our up-to-the-second coverage of the Stampeders' 2010 CFL Canadian Draft. Keep checking this space throughout the day for instant updates and analysis on Calgary's selections, including quotes from head coach and general manager John Hufnagel.
Insider: D-Day is almost here
April 29, 2010
Few days on the Canadian Football League calendar are more important than the day of the Canadian draft. In 2010, that day is Sunday, May 2.
The line about Canadian talent being key to success in the CFL has become a cliche but that's only because there's so much truth to the statement. The Stampeders suffered some losses in Canadian content during this off-season but they have already some measures to fill those gaps.
Insider: Ongoing legacy
April 27, 2010
Sixty-five years ago, a team took the field for the first time, and a legacy was born…
Join the Calgary Stampeders in 2010 as we celebrate two great milestones in our proud franchise — the 65th anniversary of the Stampeders, and the 50th anniversary of McMahon Stadium. Through it all, the celebration of the team's history will be front and centre as we recount stories of some key figures and moments of our proud past.
Of course, a big part of our celebration involves you, the fans!
Insider: Latest draft rankings
April 7, 2010
With the 2010 CFL Canadian Draft fast approaching, the CFL's Amateur Scouting Bureau on Wednesday published its third set of rankings of the top Canadian amateur football players eligible for this year's event.
Queen's linebacker and Vanier Cup champion Shomari Williams now tops the ranking.
Williams' strong season coupled with a great Vanier Cup performance had him jump from 15th last September to first in the April edition of the list.
Insider: Heading to Florida
March 23, 2010
Officially, the start of the 2010 Canadian Football League season is still nearly three months away. It’s even longer than that if we’re talking about the regular season rather than pre-season tune-ups.
On the other hand, it can be said that the field work for the new Stampeders campaign actually gets under way this weekend in Florida.
Insider: 100 days and counting
March 23, 2010
If you sneak a peek at a CFL-related messageboard these days or eavesdrop at a water-cooler meeting of football fans, the anxiety is palpable and the football-fever withdrawal symptoms are obvious.
Well take heart, all you diehards. The off-season is almost over and as of today — Tuesday, March 23 — there are exactly 100 days remaining until the Stampeders kick off the 2010 campaign by entertaining the Toronto Argonauts at McMahon Stadium on July 1.
Insider: Petrie tackles new role
March 3, 2010
Calgary Stampeders fans might know Michael Petrie from the years he spent covering the team for the Calgary Herald. But he has spent the past two-plus years working for the club and was promoted to director of football operations earlier this month.
Here’s a quick question-and-answer about his unique path to his current role.
Insider: Lewis learned from master
February 24, 2010
Nik Lewis admits he was stunned last week when he learned teammate and roommate Jeremaine Copeland had been traded to the Toronto Argonauts.
But after letting the news sink in for a few days, a couple of things became clear to the veteran Stampeders slotback. Firstly, he was grateful for the opportunity to play with the talented Copeland for five seasons in Calgary. Secondly, Lewis sees a golden opportunity to apply the lessons he’s learned from Copeland the player and Copeland the friend and teammate.
