Edmonton Eskimos Beat Ottawa Redblacks to Win 14th GreyCup

After a ten year drought, Edmonton Eskimos won their fourteenth Grey Cup. Thanks to an aggressive coach they have in person of Chris Jones. Jordan Lynch scored a one-yard touchdown on third down with 3:22 left, sending the Edmonton Eskimos to a 26-20 victory over the Ottawa REDBLACKS in the 103rd Grey Cup presented by Shaw.

Mike Reilly who was named MVP threw touchdown passes to Adarius Bowman and Akeem Shavers while completing 21 of 25 passes for 269 yards, while Edmonton’s defence allowed only four second-half points to guide the Eskimos to their first Grey Cup since 2005.

RIP Shawn Coates! Former Blue Bombers, CFL official dies at 52

The Canadian Press
Shawn Coates, who worked as a media relations director for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and later with the CFL’s head office, died Friday night. He was 52.

The cause of death wasn’t immediately known.

Coates worked for the Bombers from 2000 to ’04 before becoming the CFL’s director of football operations. He held that post until 2007.

During his time with the league, Coates established its instant replay program, developed a digital video exchange infrastructure and implemented a cardio-vascular screening program for players and coaches. He also created the CFL’s code of conduct, dress code and sideline policies.

“Shawn’s passion for Canadian football ran as deep as you will find,” CFL president/chief operating officer Michael Copeland said in a statement. “He brought energy, enthusiasm and a winning smile to those around him.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Close-Out CFL On A Winning Note

Donna SpencerThe Canadian Press
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers concluded a tough season on a winning note and were the better team in the snow Saturday as they upset the Calgary Stampeders 18-13.

The Blue Bombers (7-11) opened this 2014 season a promising 5-1, but then plummeted from playoff contention. Their victory over the CFL’s top team to conclude their regular season snapped an eight-game losing streak.

“We finally started clicking, today at least,” Blue Bomber defensive back Maurice Leggett said. “It’s a building block of what’s to come next season and just a small portion of the chemistry we can have when we’re clicking all at once.

“It’s a huge relief. We wish we could continue playing because this is the type of weather I think a lot of guys like to play in.”

With the addition of the expansion Ottawa Redblacks to the league, the Blue Bombers returned to the West Division this year after eight seasons in the East. Winnipeg improved on their 3-15 campaign of 2013, but miss the playoffs for a third straight year.

There is a week remaining in the CFL’s regular season, but the Blue Bombers finish on a bye week. Led by Lirim Hajrullahu’s four field goals, the Blue Bombers scored 15 of their 18 points off turnovers Saturday.