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CFL Alumnus Bob LaRose Passes

Robert Bob LaRoseMarch 6, 1946 ~ April 25, 2022 (age 76) Obituary It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert (Bob) LaRose, announce his passing of a sudden heart attack on …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Former CFL receiver Corey Grant named head coach at Carleton University

March 18, 2022By 3Down Staff Carleton University has named Corey Grant as the new head coach of the Ravens football team. Grant becomes the 14th head coach in the history of …

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