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| Rule about ball placement | 10/23/2009 | Geoff Wickens |
Q: My question is about ball placement after a punt or kick. Do they just "eyeball" the placement of ...
A: Ah - no I see what you're asking .... Yes, they have to make an educated guess as to where the ...
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| Rule about ball placement | 10/20/2009 | Geoff Wickens |
Q: My question is about ball placement after a punt or kick. Do they just "eyeball" the placement of ...
A: The ball is placed on the 35 yard line of the opposing side's end of the field. There are 3 sticks ...
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| Try outs | 9/22/2009 | Michael B |
Q: i have looked. and im looking for how to get noticed im 6'0 and weight 235 and play LB RB FB. i run ...
A: I'm just a fan, not a CFL or team official. However, based on what I know and read, I doubt they ...
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| Try outs | 9/21/2009 | Michael B |
Q: i have looked. and im looking for how to get noticed im 6'0 and weight 235 and play LB RB FB. i run ...
A: There is no direct link for CFL tryouts. Each team is responsible for holding their own. Right ...
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| Semi Pro to Canadian | 9/17/2009 | Michael B |
Q: I play for a semi pro team and I was seeing what I can do to get looked at by a team in canada or to ...
A: I think your job is the same as anyone else. You need to get noticed. I don't know how often, if ...
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| History - CFL vs NFL | 9/15/2009 | Michael B |
Q: My friend says the CFL is older than the NFL and that football was actually invented in Canada at ...
A: This is kind of a tricky question, depending on how rigid you are with information. For instance, ...
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| CFL tryout | 9/2/2009 | Michael B |
Q: on one post you said tryouts were usally in mar/april an another one i read u said novemeber i was ...
A: As far as I'm aware, CFL tryouts for undrafted American players take place in the spring of each ...
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| cfl try outs | 8/28/2009 | Michael B |
Q: i was wondering if you can help me to know when the cfl is having tryouts in the united states I've ...
A: CFL tryouts typically happen in Mar-Apr in the USA. Check the CFL website (www.cfl.ca) around ...
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| Trying to make it..... | 8/24/2009 | Michael B |
Q: Sir Im from a small town in texas and I know tryouts have been done already but i just wanted to ...
A: Sorry, I can't give you exact locations in Texas where try-outs will take place. Each CFL team is ...
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| try outs | 8/6/2009 | Geoff Wickens |
Q: I played a couple of years of college ball and then I chose to join the military. i am currently 6 ...
A: Average height and weight .... it all depends on the position you play. My team is the saskatchewan ...
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| how tall to play CFL football | 8/3/2009 | Michael B |
Q: Hey my name is Chris Mace and I was wondering how tall you have to be to join the league I am 21 ...
A: Just like any sport, there are no limitations on height or weight as long as the talent is there. ...
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| Upcoming try-outs and age requirement | 7/24/2009 | Michael B |
Q: Sir, I have actually 2 questions. I'm guessing all the CFL try-outs are done with this year and if ...
A: The CFL season is already in week 4, so try-outs are definitely done for this year. Most try-outs ...
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| CFL Players that attended ND | 4/21/2009 | Michael B |
Q: I am looking for a list or database of CFL players past & present that could filter to those that ...
A: Great question. I don't know of any database, but I'm sure one of the following might be able to ...
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| Try out's & being drafted to CFL | 2/12/2009 | Michael B |
Q: I am senior at the U of Maine playing my lst year of football. I would like to know when the ...
A: First - yes, the CFL will draft and/or recruit from small schools like UMaine. Second - there is no ...
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| CFL Football | 1/21/2009 | Geoff Wickens |
Q: Have a Autograph CFL Edmonton Eskimos year 1974 or 1975? #12 Wilkinson, #18 Wayne Martin, #30 Dale ...
A: This was a football that would have been purchased at a "meet the team day" so it could be ...
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| Time-Out rules in CFL | 12/16/2008 | Michael B |
Q: Could you explain how CFL rules allow for a play to be run when time has expired at the end of a ...
A: The only situations that I've seen have been like the NFL ones you describe - a penalty or injury or ...
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| Time-Out rules in CFL | 12/15/2008 | Michael B |
Q: Could you explain how CFL rules allow for a play to be run when time has expired at the end of ...
A: I'm not exactly sure the scenario you're talking about, but I think this might be it. On page 15 of ...
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| How to find the CFL try-outs | 12/13/2008 | Michael B |
Q: my name is Cecil Chappell.I'm a 22 year old guy lookiing for my way into the league,but can't ever ...
A: To find CFL tryouts, check the web page for each of the eight teams. Here's an example: ...
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| back on the gridiron 4.2 4.3 spped | 11/22/2008 | Michael B |
Q: im 23 I play cornerback in college @ NAIA, my grandmother got sick so I moved back home when my ...
A: First, let me clarify that I'm just a fan of the CFL, not an employee. Since there is more to ...
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| Does CFL use a fullback? | 11/15/2008 | Michael B |
Q: I have been trying out for arena teams and they don't really use a FB. I was wondering If the CFL is ...
A: There are a few rule differences in the CFL game that make it less friendly to Fullbacks than the ...
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| general question - CFL tryouts for American players | 11/14/2008 | Michael B |
Q: how's it going I'm a 5'11'' 160 pound corner from Texas and don't let the size fool you I can come ...
A: The CFL has open tryouts in the USA every spring. Each of the 8 teams is responsible for making ...
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| Denfesive Tackle | 11/2/2008 | Geoff Wickens |
Q: I weigh 220 am 6,1 I play defensive tackle and linebacker I am a grade ten and our season is over. ...
A: I played DE when I was playing (some 27+ years ago). As for your stats, my coach used to always ...
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| Question - playing in the CFL | 9/3/2008 | Michael B |
Q: I am a 6'3'' 225 safety. I played college ball, but due to injury, I've been sidelined. I'm out of ...
A: Just to be clear - I'm not a government official nor a league employee, so my comments are made just ...
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| Question - playing in the CFL | 9/3/2008 | Michael B |
Q: I am a 6'3'' 225 safety. I played college ball, but due to injury, I've been sidelined. I'm out of ...
A: Great question. My take on it is that as long as you can play, they'll find a spot for you whether ...
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| me pkay for any team in cfl | 8/1/2008 | Michael B |
Q: How can i play in the CFL I Bin Playing for a D3 AFL Team in Galvston, TEXAS and the and i will love ...
A: The CFL has 8 teams across Canada. Each team is responsible for their own recruiting. Check the ...
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| open tryouts | 1/7/2008 | Michael B |
Q: I understand that there are some open tryouts for CFL football, but i am not sure if there is an age ...
A: First - I am not affiliated with the CFL in any way - I'm just a fan. My understanding is that the ...
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| CFL tryouts | 11/28/2007 | Michael B |
Q: How are you doing,i'm trying tryout for the CFL,but i don't have any way of knowing where to try out ...
A: The CFL doesn't publish tryout schedules. That's left to each individual team to do. I checked the ...
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| time clock | 11/19/2007 | Michael B |
Q: What determines when the time clock stops? I am watching a game now the referee blew the whistle ...
A: Since I'm not sure of which play in particular you're talking about, my guess is that the player ...
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| Details about CFL rules | 10/8/2007 | Michael B |
Q: Michael, after watching the matches of TV, i am interested to know more about the rules of the games ...
A: I'll give you a few basics to compare the CFL with the NFL. Canadian football is played on a ...
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| metric terminology | 8/31/2007 | Geoff Wickens |
Q: What is the metric equivalent of the term "yardage" as use in American football.
A: I can tell that you have not watched a single CFL game in your life. We use yards up here too. We ...
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| Easier or Same? | 8/1/2007 | Michael B |
Q: my questions are,is it easier to make it to the CFL than the NfL? 2nd question...For somebody like ...
A: I'd think it's easier for you to make it in the NHL with a name like that! :) Seriously though, it ...
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| CFL | 11/20/2006 | Michael B |
Q: I enjoyed the Grey Cup and am researching CFL football. A website Football.com says CFL rules are ...
A: I'm glad you enjoyed the Grey Cup. I'm a big BC Lions fan, so I'm happy they won. I've never ...
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| when a referee throws a flag... | 9/14/2004 | Michael B |
Q: when a referee throws a flag against the defence at the beginning of a play..(offside as an ...
A: Good question. I believe it's all due to whether the defensive player touches an offensive player ...
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