Stories By Ryan Ballantine
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Calgary Stampeders
/ February 10, 2019Can the Calgary Stampeders reload again?
“Next man up!” has been the mantra of the Calgary Stampeders during the John Hufnagel era during which the team has...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
/ January 19, 2019The Chris Jones departure is a double standard says a CFL player
Chris Jones move to work for the Cleveland Browns reveals a startling double standard when it comes to players in the...
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B.C. Lions
/ December 24, 2018Twas the night before Christmas around the CFL
I know the idea is played out, but if you will permit me… Twas the night before Christmas, and all through...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 28, 2018Redblack dead redemption – Stamps champs once again
The Calgary Stampeders won the 106th Grey Cup Championship. It has taken this fan a while to dry out and recover...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 25, 2018After first career carry, Stampeders guard Brad Erdos demands bigger role in offence (not really)
The offensive line doesn’t often get a lot of individual positive attention in the CFL. The old adage is that if...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 23, 2018Calgary Stampeders Brandon Smith is silent and successful
After 11 seasons, six Grey Cup appearances and on the hunt for a third ring this Sunday, all of a sudden Brandon...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 22, 2018BALLANTINE: Stamps big bet on Ja’Gared Davis pays off
Ja’Gared Davis was a force to be reckoned with in the West Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers vaunted offensive line,...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 20, 2018Calgary conquers curse – caps comeback
All season long Stampeder fans have been asking “Is it November Yet?” After two straight trips to the Grey Cup game...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 19, 2018Stampeders vs The World
It was easy to see that the Stampeders were feeling a little disrespected following their 22-14 win over the Bombers in...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ October 22, 2018Stamps second straight Saskatchewan setback stings
Typically when a CFL team is continually adding and auditioning receivers, it takes place in the off-season at tryout camps or...