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Ed Hervey. Chris jones. Gotta love those guys. Hervey says he knew two weeks before the Grey Cup, that there was 'something going on' with Sask. and Chris Jones. Something. He wouldn't say tampering, but I will. - According to a CFL coach who has worked with members of Jones' staff in the past, there was a very significant – and previously undiscussed – element to the mass exodus. "..... "So, what did Hervey do? After its made official that Jones was leaving, Hervey takes it upon himself to punish the entire coaching staff in Edmonton. He holds back their Dec. 15 pay checks because he felt all the staff was disloyal." Still classy after all these years. And what does the entire coaching staff do? Get pissed off, and leave with Jones. Not only that, but it's rumoured the cash-rich Riders made up the pay loss by paying the staff for their loss. "When asked about the matter on Thursday, Hervey's comments were both interesting and revealing. And, in spite of being fined by the league office for previously suggesting the Riders tampered with Jones and Co. prior to the Grey Cup game, he once again stuck to his guns." "As far as when guys leave, I knew two weeks before the Grey Cup that there was stuff going on, so I was prepared for it," Hervey said. "I was in full motion on trying to prepare for the next guy. I was looking for a new head coach and I wanted the give the next head coach an opportunity to hire his own staff. There are no secrets in this league. People can pretend they are hush-hush, but like I said earlier, what I was fined for happened." And as Greg McCulloch puts it..."So basically, the man who signed Odell Willis as a free agent in less time than it takes to microwave popcorn is trying to take the high ground on tampering." http://www.edmontonsun.com/2016/07/07/the-untold-story-behind-the-edmonton-eskimos-coaching-staff-mass-exodus Names who stood out in week 3 Alex Singleton rookie MLB Calgary Stampeders. Ricky Collins Jr. Jettisoned(Bombers) rookie receiver Sask. 6 rec 115 yds. Trevor Harris 39-50 396 yds. Chris Williams. 10 -130 yds rec. - he now has 493 Reception yards ( a record for a 3 game span), on 25 receptions, and 6 touchdowns. Brandon Whitaker 13-97 yds. 7 rec 55 yds Lirim Hajrullahu 6-7 FGs Anthony Allen BC 16-107 3-32 receiving Moe Leggett - 5 tackles, 2 interceptions and 1 pick six..... B Mitchell 29/43 368 yds. Greg Ellingson 9-101 yds. Darian Durant 27-38 317 yds. Mike Reilly 27-37 378 yds. A. Bowman 6-141 yds 3 TDs Devon Claybrooks: "The greatest defence on earth is a good offence, and ours did a good job of putting drives together to let us catch our breath and things like that,” Claybrooks said. Following Charleston Hughes’ second sack of the night, the bombastic edge-rusher stormed around demonstratively in the backfield, knocking over teammate Micah Johnson, who flew backwards to the turf. With RedBlacks head coach Rick Campbell looking on, it was Hughes’ theatrical version of the headline-grabbing Duron Carter incident that earned the Montreal Alouettes receiver a one-game ban and Campbell a fine for flopping. Hughes has been known to take events that are in the news and find creative ways to implement them into his post-sack routines. Mike O'Shea, always focussed on teaching. "It's easier to learn when you win." #Bombers O'Shea says no major injuries came out of the #Bombers' win over the #TiCats. Kalil Bass, Quincey McDuffie are fine. I like Bob Irving's report.... Khalil bass and quincy mcduffie among many bombers not practicing--extent unknown--not believed serious. Stay tuned for more vague info #Bombers HC M O'Shea still doesn't understand Smith's catch: "I equate it to a Bob Wylie magic trick. He conjured the ball onto Ryan's hip.” Hamilton - trying to whip up some statistics to make up for their poor start. 715 – The threesome of Andy Fantuz, Luke Tasker and Chad Owens have combined for 715 receiving yards this year. Their offensive contributions represent 66% of the total offensive yardage through three games this season. 6 – Out of the seven Ticats who had receptions on Thursday, six of those pass-catchers managed to find the sticks and averaged over ten yards per catch. For the season, the Ticats remain to have six receivers as well averaging ten yards or more per catch. 311 – Jeremiah Masoli is averaging 311 passing yards a game. He is ranked third in the league with 933 total yards while also having a pass efficiency rating of 95 completing 70% of his passes. 10 – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats sit on top of the league in turnovers. Many of the turnovers have been a straight result of the defensive line getting to the quarterback and knocking balls loose, coming up with six fumble recoveries. 25.1 – Brandon Banks has been a key contributor on special teams, which is nothing new. The Ticats rank first in the league with averaging 25.1 yards on kickoff returns. 50.5 – Brett Maher has been a main reason in pinning opposing offence’s deep in their own zone and allowing the defence ample room to do their job. Through three weeks of the season, Brett Maher leads the league in yards per punt with 50.5. Injury update: Alex Hoffman-Ellis sustained a torn right bicep during Friday’s OT win against @sskroughriders. Recovery is approx. 12-16 wks After HB Travis Hawkins' benching in Hamilton, the #Bombers are working some options in the secondary. C.J. Roberts may enter the equation. There's a new name for Sask and their short yardage team...Rob Vanstone Darian Durant, who had the misfortune of being asked to quarterback the Roughriders’ short-a-yard — er, short-yardage — team, tried to sneak for the first down and was repelled. Dancing Gabe Bobblehead Night @Wpg_Goldeyes on Wed night, 7:00pm. RT .@Dave_CHED Alouettes have signed former #Eskimos REC Marcus Henry to their practice roster. #CFL #AlsMTL So, Marcus Henry over Clarence Denmark? Darryl Davis - The Spanish word for “testicles” is “cojones.” How appropriate that the last name of Chris Jones, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ on-field boss, is part of that word. - through two winless games the Riders have fumbled, slipped and otherwise blown four of their eight chances in short-yardage gambles.