Eskimos edge Bombers in CFL’s 2nd-longest game in history

Source: The Canadian Press, June 15, 2018  Lightning forced 2 weather delays lasting almost 3 hours You wouldn’t think a field-goal kicker would have the greatest focus at 1 a.m., but Sean Whyte did. The Edmonton Eskimos’ 10-year veteran booted a 44-yard field goal with eight seconds to go to lift his team to a… Continue reading Eskimos edge Bombers in CFL’s 2nd-longest game in history

CFL Awards: Mike Reilly captures outstanding player honours

Source: Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press, November 23, 2017  Winnipeg native Andrew Harris named top Canadian Mike Reilly would gladly change places with Ricky Ray. The Edmonton Eskimos quarterback was named the CFL’s outstanding player by the Football Reporters of Canada and eight league coaches (77 votes). Ray was the runner-up but will lead the Toronto Argonauts into… Continue reading CFL Awards: Mike Reilly captures outstanding player honours

Eskimos clinch playoff spot with last-minute comeback over Argos

Source: John Korobanik, The Canadian Press, October 14, 2017  Derel Walker’s 6-yard TD with 57 seconds left puts Edmonton in front Brandon Zylstra took over the CFL receiving lead, C.J. Gable had a second straight 100-yard rushing game and Mike Reilly highlighted his usually strong game with a throw-back 28-yard touchdown run. Read full article here….… Continue reading Eskimos clinch playoff spot with last-minute comeback over Argos

Ticats acquire Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers from Eskimos

Source: The Canadian Press, September 17, 2017  Edmonton receives 7th round 2018, 5th round 2019 picks The Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquired wide receiver Shamawd Chambers from the Edmonton Eskimos on Sunday for a pair of draft picks. The Eskimos will receive a seventh round pick in the 2018 CFL draft and a 2019 fifth-round selection. Chambers… Continue reading Ticats acquire Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers from Eskimos

Stamps sting Eskimos with comeback home-and-home series sweep

Source: Shane Jones, The Canadian Press, September 10, 2017  Calgary extends winning streak to 7, Edmonton drops 4th straight Marquay McDaniel’s touchdown catch in the final minute proved to be the difference as the Calgary Stampeders extended their winning streak to seven games, sweeping their home-and-home series with a 25-22 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos… Continue reading Stamps sting Eskimos with comeback home-and-home series sweep