Todd McLellan, no doubt is disappointed about a first round loss. Here he is in the handshake line giving heartfelt handshakes and embraces to McDavid, Draisaitl, and Nurse showing how proud he is of them. Great moment from the former Oilers head coach.
#Elks
exec. director of marketing Allan Watt says the amount of team merchandise sold in the last 7 days is equal to 3 straight home games and that’s 3 really good home games. The
@elks
name and brand has been a big hit with football fans.
Jason Maas proves the doubters wrong. I felt during the '19 season in Edm, being a head coach started to click for him. He was thrust into the role and had to learn some lessons. He changed his demeanour on the sidelines without giving up his identity. The ultimate leader.
#CFL
I would like to introduce to you Addison Ruth Campbell born today at 3:36pm. What a blessing. Mommy and baby are going great. Noah thinks his sister is pretty cute.
While the optics are questioned I don't see it as offside that the
#CFL
is asking the for feds help. Randy Ambrosie is doing his job to take care of his business. No different than any other business who is struggling at this time. The CFL is a cultural icon and deeply rooted.
#Elks
announce a partnership with
@UABearsFootball
on a doubleheader afternoon on Oct 15 on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Bears will play a Canada West Conference game at Noon followed by the Elks and Argos at 5pm. First time since 1994 the Bears will play at CWS.
Mike Reilly on Manziel raising the
#CFL
profile: "We've had damn good players before Johnny Manziel and we will have damn good players after Johnny Manziel. I've seen a lot of guys come through this league that had big spotlights that found out real quick this isn't pop warner."
70 years in broadcasting for Bryan Hall. 70 years! No one has accomplished as much as Bryan has over his career. No one had loved and cared for people as deeply as Bryan. He’s a legend. More importantly, he’s a wonderful man who simply makes your life better. Happy “retirement.”
For the first time in almost 4 years, we see a home win. There’s joy at Commonwealth. Congrats to the players and coaches, many have experienced their first home win. Congrats to
#Elks
fan base who have endured so much pain. I hope this is the start of something special.
#CFL
Dear Bombers fans: Matt Nichols is still your best chance to win at the QB position. Signed any sensible person who watches football on a regular bases.
#CFL
For those of you who favour the
#Eskimos
name and call those who don’t “snowflakes.” And to those who oppose the name and call those who do “racists.” Kindly (or not so kindly) shut up! You offer nothing constructive to this topic.
Former EE defensive end Odell Willis has signed a contract with the
#Elks
to officially retire as a member of the green and gold. Spent 5 of his 11 seasons in Edmonton helping the team to Grey Cup title in 2015. 2014
#CFL
All-Star when he tied for the league-lead in sacks w/ 13.
Cody Fajardo just grew 10 feet today. The Bombers who are battle-tested score in the 4th quarter and it seemed over. Fajardo balls out on the final drive and made so many key plays with his feet and arm. Congrats to Jason Maas, Danny Maciocia, and the 2023 Alouettes.
#CFL
This is an unacceptable offensive perfomance from the
#Elks
They have more time of possession, they have 8 first downs, and they have done absoluletly nothing with that. Unacceptable with the talent this team has on offence.
#CFL
#Elks
have signed their leading rusher from last season James WIlder Jr. to a one-year contract extension through the 2022
#CFL
season. Wilder just received his first vaccine dose and will be fully vaccinated well in time before the start of training camp.
The
#Elks
score four rouge's tonight and it's the rouge that sinks them in the end. C.J. Sims with a horrific gaffe at the end of the game. I can't believe this. This team finds new ways to lose.
#CFL
If we were not currently in a pandemic I would have been in Winnipeg today calling an Eskimos game. So I’m thankful I get to be at home and celebrate with Jenn. She’s more than I deserve. I love you baby! Happy Anniversary. 😘
#Elks
Board of Directors have terminated the contracts of President and CEO Chris Presson, GM and V-P of Football Ops Brock Sunderland, and head coach Jamie Elizondo.
#CFL
12 hrs later and I'm still in shock. Lets address the C.J. Sims gaffe. It's up to the coaching staff to tell him what he needs to do which is don't give up the single. Sims needs to do what he was told. Either it was not relayed properly or he just had a brain fart.
#Elks
#CFL
The alarming aspect of the current state of the
#Elks
is when and where is rock bottom?? Last night sure felt like it but this team invents new ways to reach new lows. To be shut-out twice in six weeks after going 47 years when it happened previous is embarrasing.
#CFL
Hey I blocked two people tonight. It’s amazing how the struggles of the home team will bring on the sludge of the social media world. I don’t mind debating but being disrespectful and rude is something I won’t accept.
#notsorry
#Eskimos
#CFL
October 17, 2019, Adarius Bowman retires from professional football. January 26, 2022, Adarius Bowman unretires and rejoins the green and gold. Yep, Bowman has signed with the
#Elks
for the 2022
#CFL
season.
It was time for a name change, nobody can be blind to that. There are more pressing issues than a name of a sports team. At the same time you can't ignore that people connect to the name of their team. I shed a tear or two today. It's time for a new chapter. So long
#Eskimos
#CFL
Sewell is a six-time
#CFL
All-Star and seven-time Western Division All-Star. He’s the best and most consistent player to don the colours of the green and gold in the last 10 years.
#EdmFootballTeam
This picture is from the opening of training camp in 2019. I call Day 1 of camp “Christmas Morning” from a football perspective. I love watching the battles for jobs, the games, and a formation of a team. Today reality is hitting hard. Hoping I’ll be able to take a Day 1 pic soon
Chris Schultz was a gentle giant. He always made time for you in an interview setting or a casual conversation. His passion for the
#CFL
and the game of football leaped out of him. He will be sorely missed.
#RIPChrisSchultz
In regards to
#Elks
OL Mark Korte who'll miss tonight's game as he's getting married today. The team knew of the wedding date when Korte signed back on Feb 9. The team wishes Mark and Tianna well on their special day, Mark will return to the team sometime next week.
#CFL
Lions have signed K Sean Whyte ending a six-season run with the
#Elks
. Whyte was as solid as they come and made some clutch kicks over his time in green and gold. All the best
@SeanWhyte6
Congrats to
#EdmFootballTeam
LS
@ryanking46
on his retirement. One of the best long-snappers in team history. Hometown boy who got the chance to play for the hometown team and win a championship in 2015. A tremendous ambassador for the organization. All the best Kinger.
#CFL
#CFLPA
sent out their memo just before 9:30pm Edmonton time. Half-hour before the players were prepared to walk out. The
#CFL
attempted to renegotiate some previously agreeed to terms and players stood firm. League backed off. Players did very well today. Season starts on time.
I said at the end of Grey Cup week we should consider every possible change. We have considered the possibility of 4 downs enough. Scott is right, it's a very bad idea.
#CFL
Offensive coaches aren't stupid, you give them 4 downs on a 65 yard wide field they will be comfortable running and screening the ball for 3 yards a pop every play. I'm not sure that people who want the CFL to adopt 4 downs have thought this through 🤔, but hey what do I know.
Congrats to Tre Ford on his 1st
#CFL
win. Not an easy environment. Playing close to home, playing in wind game, and (this may not sit well with some), being a QB out of a USports program. He passed the test. Poised, used his legs, and overall made good decisions.
#Elks
Congratulations to Ricky Ray on his retirement. Truly one of the best clutch performers in
#CFL
history. His accuracy and smarts made him who he was as a QB. Sadly not enough people appreciated his talent until he left Edmonton. Corner route anyone?
#GOAT
#Elks
REC Adarius Bowman has officially announced his retirement from pro football. Came out of retirement to sign back with the EE on January 26. He will officially retire in green and gold.
#CFL
#CFL
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie in an interview with
@TSNDaveNaylor
says out of the 11
#Elks
players who have tested positive for COVID-19 the majority are unvaccinated. Says more players need to be vaccinated and more players need to follow the protocols.
An anonymous Stampeders player messaged this thought on the
#Elks
to me earlier today. “Not a bad team, Jones is a few pieces away.” It’s good to get some feedback from someone who knows of what they speak and has had first hand experience.
#CFL
#Elks
pick up their 4th win in their last 5 games. They still have a heartbeat for playoff hopes in the West. If they get some help from the Bombers tomorrow they would be very much alive for the crossover in the East. Still might be a reach but the EE are hanging around.
#CFL
#CFL
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie makes his first public comments in a number of weeks. Says the league and the 9 teams are looking at all options for a '21 season. Those options include playing games in empty stadiums or with limited fans. Hopes to update the process next month.
#Eskimos
announce Ricky Ray will be added to the Wall of Honour on Sept 20 at half-time of the Esks-Tiger-Cats game. Will become the 31st member of the Esks Wall of Honour.
#CFL
Chris Jones signs a four-year deal and according to
#Elks
Board Chair Ian Murray, Jones has committed to staying for the full tenure of the contract.
#CFL
BREAKING: For the 3rd straight day the
#Elks
announce zero positive tests from the previous day. Team is on track to have their 10-day isolation period end on Tuesday with the facility re-opening on Wednesday.
#CFL
#Elks
make it official with the signing of Geroy Simon as assistant general manager. As first reported by
@FarhanLaljiTSN
2-year deal for Simon. He will be doing a lot of the heavy lifting in player personnel including player signings, salary cap management, and scouting.
#CFL
#Elks
announce starting with their Oct 15 home game, fans will be required to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test (48 hrs prior) to attend games. Also, all game-day staff along with stadium and event staff will be subject to the same game-day requirements.
#CFL
According to
#CFL
transactions receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert is on his way back to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He's a pretty good add for the second-half of the season.
I’ll never forget the response I received about 8-9 years ago when I was part of a group that went out to dinner that included Joey Moss. When I tweeted I was out with Joey I’ll never forget the response. He was so loved. Heaven gained a true angel today.
#RIPJoeyMoss
#5minutes
Calvin McCarty. Best set of hands on the team. Starting tailback, starting fullback, leader, team ambassador, Grey Cup champion, and a champion in the community. One of the greatest people in Edmonton sports history. Congrats on game
#200
@calvinmccarty31
#Eskimos
#CFL
Jason Maas was 39-33 as the head coach in Edmonton with 3 division final appearances. He was scapegoat in Sask. Maas is an excellent coach and person He will have no problem getting the buy-in from the players. Big question will be, can he have his team stay disciplined.
#CFL
The biggest impression I took away from McLeod Bethel-Thompson's media call today is the mention he reached out to Tre Ford this morning. Recognized Ford's disappointment and let him have the chance to express it. MBT says he wants to help develop and mentor Ford.
#Elks
#CFL
Thanks to everyone for listening to another
#Eskimos
season on
@630CHED
Always appreciate the support you give and
@Morley_Scott
and I and we enjoy taking you along for the ride. Good or bad. Let’s do this again in May.
#CFL
#yeg
#Elks
QB Taylor Cornelius is currently in hospital after suffering an injury to his spleen. Cornelius was admitted to hospital on Saturday night after the loss to the Argos. He will be out for Friday's season-finale against the B.C. Lions.
#CFL
Great to see a heart and soul guy who’s still a tremendous player back in green and gold. In a tough season for the team, Aaron Grymes was a bright spot. Tied for the team lead with 7 pass knockdowns. Aaron is a leader who loves Edmonton and the organization. Welcome back AG.
That DPI call on Ed Gainey would rank as one of the worst calls of this season. Odoms-Dukes trips on the turf and Gainey did have his hand on his back but there was no grab, push, or turn. Brutal call.
#Elks
#CFL
My deepest condolences to the
@TSN_Sports
family. Dutchy was one of the most versatile and entertaining broadcasters in the history of this country. 7 years in Edmonton working for ITV Sports (now Global) and Sports Night. Monday's with Bryan Hall was a much watch.
#RIPDutchy
I would describe the current state of the
#Elks
as being in a dark room. There's a light switch but you don't know how big the room is and there's no clear path to the switch. It's very dark right now and I don't think I'm over exaggerating.
#CFL
Hearing the
#Elks
are closing in on some additions to Chris Jones’ coaching staff. Expect Stephen McAdoo to return as the O.C., Jarious Jackson as the QB’s coach and pass game coordinator, and Markus Howell as the run game coordinator. Likely official next week.
#CFL
The Green Zone:
Many people are suggesting that the
@CFL
should become a farm system for the
#NFL
& the idea is taking off on social media. Do you think the
#CFL
should become a feeder league for NFL?
via
@sirgregmoore
via
@GreenZoneSK
9 min. mark
You may love Tre Ford and there are good reasons to have that sentiment. You may dislike the contract for MBT which is a valid take. Seeing tweets saying "Bethel-Thompson is a bad QB" is high on the list of false takes.
#Elks
#CFL
Three years ago I decided to address my anxiety. I wish I could keep under control w/o medication but that's not my reality. It helps bring me stability and I'm not ashamed of that. Still I battle anxiety almost every day. No quit, no surrender. There's always hope.
#BellLetsTalk