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Off-Season Questions

Run for the Cup?
Will the Riders stock up for a run next season?
With the historic 100th Grey Cup played in their stadium, the Toronto Argonauts went all out in the off-season and loaded up on talent that would eventually help the team capture the league championship. With Saskatchewan hosting the 101st Grey Cup, will the Roughriders stock up for a run next season? More...

Department of Defence
How should the Ticats improve their defence?
As much as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats offence flourished last season, their defence struggled equally. How else can you explain a team finishing first in scoring and passing yards and second in total offence, only to finish last in the league? How should the Hamilton Tiger-Cats improve their defence this off-season? More...

Still Their Man?
What should Bombers do with Pierce in off-season?
It's the biggest question the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have to answer this off-season and probably the biggest question of the entire winter in the CFL. What should the Winnipeg Blue Bombers do with Buck Pierce this off-season? More...

Future Is Now?
Should Nichols be the Eskimos starter next year?
The Edmonton Eskimos had struggles at the quarterback position for most of last season. Then there was a glimmer of hope with the third-year Matt Nichols towards the end of the year. Provided he's healthy, should Nichols get the nod as starting quarterback next season for the Eskimos? More...

Future Planning
Should the Alouettes re-sign QB McPherson?
It may not look it at first glance, but the Montreal Alouettes have a bit of a tricky situation at the QB position to figure out this off-season. With Anthony Calvillo's plans still not yet certain, how should the Alouettes handle McPherson this off-season? More...

Making A Pitch?
Will Lions look to keep Elimimian this off-season?
With the BC Lions in the early stages of off-season preparations, will GM Wally Buono give Solomon Elimimian a call and see if the team can fit both he and Adam Bighill into their defensive plans? Or will the Lions let the intimidating MLB walk, either to the NFL or another CFL team? More...

Staying The Course?
Can the Stampeders make a similar run next year?
The Rouge asked if the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts had what it takes to sustain their success. The Calgary Stampeders are in a similar situation heading into the off-season. Can the Stampeders keep enough of their key talent to make a similar run in 2013? More...

Continued Success?
Can the Argos maintain 2012 success next season?
Seemingly every year, in every sports league, the same question is asked about the championship team. Is this the beginning of a dynasty? History proves that is almost never the case, so with the Toronto Argonauts, let's stop short of using the "D" word and instead ask: are the Argonauts set up to maintain their 2012 success? More...

Hot Topic Questions

Fond Farewell
What's your lasting memory of Canad Inns Stadium?
One week after the Tiger-Cats and their fans closed down an iconic CFL venue in Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium, it's the Winnipeg Blue Bombers turn to say goodbye to their old stomping grounds, Canad Inns Stadium. The Rouge asks: What's your favourite memory of Canad Inns Stadium? More...

Reminiscing
What's your favourite memory of Ivor Wynne?
Ivor Wynne Stadium has housed a lot of memories since it was constructed as Civic Stadium back in 1928 for the British Empire Games. In 2012, fans said goodbye to the iconic structure, but not without first sharing some memories. The Rouge asks: What is your fondest memory of Ivor Wynne Stadium? More...

Country Wide?
Should the CFL switch to a one-division format?
Every CFL fan knows the crossover, while not exactly common, is far from a rare occurrence. It's a rule implemented with the goal of getting the best six teams into the post-season, but even still, that doesn't always work out. The Rouge asks: Should the CFL switch to a one-division format? More...

Scoring Large
Is Ticats' Williams among best scoring threats?
Tiger-Cats wide receiver Chris Williams broke the all-time single season record for return TDs in 2012. He is just two seasons into what Ticats fans surely hope is a long CFL career but it's yet to be seen if the 24-year-old will have the longevity to see his career scoring numbers equal those of Milt Stegall, George Reed, or Mike Pringle. So The Rouge asks: Where does Chris Williams rank among all-time scoring threats in the CFL? More...

Worthy of Canton?
Should Calvillo be considered for Canton?
It's generally accepted among football fans that great CFL players head to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame while the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is reserved for NFLers. But should a player - a great CFLer - deserve consideration for induction into Canton? The Rouge asks you if Anthony Calvillo is just such a candidate. More...

Best Ever?
Where does Simon rank among the all-time greats?
Geroy Simon made history early in the 2012 season, surpassing Milt Stegall as the all-time leader in receiving yards in the CFL. With that, The Rouge asks: Where does Geroy Simon rank among the greatest CFL receivers of all time? More...

Question Of When
Should the CFL make changes to the Draft rules?
Before we dived into regular season storylines, we first tackled an off-season issue, specifically the "futures pick" rule. It's true, drafting a player returning to school presents the danger of never seeing that player. And changing the draft rule would reduce the dangers for drafting teams; it would also eradicate a lot of draft day strategy. More...

2012 Play of the Year Showdown

There could only be one and the fans have made their choice: Weston Dressler was voted the winner of the 2011 CFL Play of the Year Showdown.


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Podcasts

Cybulski and Company with Mike Hogan - Ricky Ray: December 28th

Toronto Argonauts Quarterback Ricky Ray joins Mike Hogan to talk about his off-season and the hiring of Marcus Brady as offensive coordinator.

TSN 1050 Toronto: Cybulski and Company - Hour One: December 5th

CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Damon Allen shares stories from his baseball-playing days and talks about the work he's doing to help Canadian football.

TSN 1050 Toronto: Cybulski and Company - Tom Anselmi: November 28th

President of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Tom Anselmi joins the show to share his thoughts on the state of Toronto sports franchises.


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