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Longtime CFL receiver Cory Watson joins Concordia University coaching staff

By 3Down Staff Longtime CFL receiver Cory Watson has joined the coaching staff at Concordia University, becoming one of the organization’s receivers coaches. “Cory has to be one of the top …

Jon Cornish named U of C’s next chancellor

By Dylan Short Canadian Hall of Fame football player and community leader Jon Cornish has been called up to serve as the University of Calgary’s 15th chancellor. Cornish was named …

ALL TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: CHARLES ROBERTS

By Chris Lawton Charles Roberts – a CFL Great I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL …

ALL-TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: MIKE PRINGLE

by Chris Lawton Mike Pringle – a CFL great I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL …

Recruiting Younger Alumni

By Linda Wood Edwards In my work with boards across Canada, I hear a common theme about the desire (and need) to engage younger members. The club alumni associations that form …

CFL Alumnus John Fripp Passes at 101 Yrs Old

Johnny Fripp, the oldest alumni of the Ottawa Rough Riders and possibly the entire Canadian Football League, has died at the age of 101. Fripp played for the Riders straight …

CFL Alumnus Emelio “Marty” Martinello Passes

January 11, 1931 – March 24, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Marty Martinello who has reunited in heaven with his …

Former CFL defensive lineman, Jean-Samuel Blanc hired by University of Montreal as special teams coordinator

March 25, 2022By 3Down Staff The University of Montreal has hired former CFL defensive lineman Jean-Samuel Blanc as special teams coordinator and assistant defensive coach. Freshly retired after a six-year career …

ALL-TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: JOHNNY BRIGHT

by Chris Lawton Johnny Bright: a CFL great I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL pages we …

ALL-TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: GEORGE REED

By Chris Lawton I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL pages we have looked at some of …

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