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I have a passion for sports in general, however I am obviously biased towards NHL Hockey, CFL Football, and I also truly enjoy Women's Hockey. I am a budding baseball fan as well, I have been watching more and more of it this season and have begun to appreciate the sport much more than in the past.

Head over to Fans of the CFL Magazine's website http://fansofthecfl.blogspot.com/. and take a look, the magazine was launched in July 2009.

Mike's Recent Articles

Week Nine: CFL Quartback Rankings

Published 2 months ago
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Week Eight: CFL Quarterback Rankings

Published 2 months ago
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30 Oct 1993: Quarterback Henry Burris #14 of the Temple Owls in action during a game against the Miami Hurricanes. The Miami Hurricanes won the game 42-7. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Week Seven: CFL Quarterback Rankings

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TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 20: (L-R) Cassie Campbell #77, Vicky Sunohara #61 and Jayna Hefford #16 all of Canada celebrate winning the gold medal in women's ice hockey with a 4-1 victory over Sweden during Day 10 of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 20, 2006 at the Palasport Olimpico in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Tryouts for Canadian Women's Hockey Team Rigorous, Sacrificing Process

Published 2 months ago
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NHL (21),
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Hockey (15),
CFL (14),
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Toronto Maple Leafs (7),
Phoenix (4)

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by Jonathan
17 days ago

You’ll all be happy to know that I am pushing the publication date of the magazine back to around November 15th when the playoffs will be starting. It just doesn’t make much sense to put one out at the end of October. This is good because I am also busy right now as I am sure you all are.

Anyway, the theme for our playoff preview will be, “Why the … will win the Cup”. For our team section we will be doing one article for each team that makes the playoffs stating why they have a shot to win the Grey Cup. I think this is fitting because any team can win in the playoffs. Obviously every playoff team hasn’t been determined, but if you would like to write an article about a certain team let me know, even if they haven’t secured a playoff spot. I already have one writer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and I assume Calgary Stampeders, so every other team except the Toronto Argonauts are up for grabs. Similiarrily, if you would like to write a team article for a team that doesn’t make the playoffs you can as well. The team previews will basically be first come first serve (unless you are a team writer who has been writing about a particular team all season long in which case you can have the chance if you would like)

Also, for our playoff preview, it would be cool if everyone made their predictions once the teams were determined. This way I could list all of the previews and we could see who is right at the end. Also, if each writer could send a list anytime of who they think the league all-star team should be then I could once again put them all together.

Besides these playoff previews, if you have any other idea for an article, preferably something that kind of wraps up the regular season let me know. Also, if you have an idea for a monthly column or something let me know as well.

Finally, if you own a website or write for a site and would like to advertise it on the mag let me know. It of course will be free. You can either send me a rough design of your add or just tell me what you would like to say.

If you have any questions give me a shout

Thanks
Jonathan
by Jonathan
about 1 month ago

Hey, do you think you will be contributing an article for this months edition of the magazine.
by Giants27
about 1 month ago

My latest:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253670-amos-allen-a-chip-off-the-old-block
Hope you get a chance to get it out.
by Giants27
2 months ago

My first article as an FC for the CFL:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250232-cfl-could-chase-daniel-eventually-follow-graham-harrells-career-path
by Jonathan
2 months ago

Second issue of the mag has been released! There is a note about it on the CFL page.
by Jonathan
2 months ago

No problem. I have been feeling the same way! We have lots of articles in this issue so if you don't have time to submit something thats fine.
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Mike, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by TJ
2 months ago

Hey Mike, week 9 in the CFL is upon un and it would be great if i could get your game ball paragraph on sunday or monday, thanks, TJ
by Jonathan
2 months ago

Sounds good Mike.
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Mike, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by TJ
2 months ago

If I can get your game ball pick with the paragraph soon it would be great. Don't pick Fred Reid, he has already been chosen, thanks.

-TJ
by Jonathan
2 months ago

Hey Mike,

Will you be submitting your quarterback rankings for this months edition of the mag?
by TJ
2 months ago

Alright sounds good, once all the games in the CFL are finished, it would be great if you could send me who you thinks deserves your game ball and about a paragraph of why they do that would be great. My email address is teejeezee@hotmail.com. Thanks.

TJ
by TJ
2 months ago

Hey Mike. I have just come up with an idea that i think is a good one. I assume you have seen the "TSN Game Balls" segment of TSN? It's where Dave Randorf, Milt Stegall, Chris Shultz and Matt Dunigan give game balls to player who have had standout or breakout games in the past week. My Idea is that we could have "BR Reporters CFL Game Balls Presentation" every week. Yourself, me and a few other CFL writers create and article about who we think deserves game balls. Tell me what you think.

-TJ

Jonathan Hamelin has agreed we should do this, are you in?
by Mohamed
2 months ago

Hi Mate! This is my latest insane slide show I hope you enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238030-br-in-the-pre-history

Thanks in advance!
Mo

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