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Stuart is a writer and contributor to LWOS in the news and rumours department. Started in October of 2025. He is also a contributor to flameforthought.com as part of the FanSided network.

Category: CFL

  • Controversial Whistle in Saskatchewan Leads to CFL Playoff Matchup’s

    In the final game of the season a controversial whistle took away a touchdown for the Roughriders, and unfortunately it was the deciding factor in the game. There was a BC Lions fumble close to the goal line, it was recovered at the 3 yard line and returned for a touchdown. It went to the…

  • CFL Playoff Picture: Who Will Make the Final Cut?

    CFL Playoff Picture: Who Will Make the Final Cut?

    The playoff picture is both coming along nicely and coming along insanely. A few weeks ago the story was the Edmonton Elks would miss, guaranteed. Now the race is on for the Elks. They must win their remaining games and either the Calgary Stampeders or Winnipeg Blue Bombers must lose their remaining games. Week 20…

  • CFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 19

    The BC Lions have clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, we also know that the Crossover Rule is in effect for the first time since 2019. Ottawa and Toronto were both eliminated last week in losses. Leaving the only battle in the East, who finishes first. In the West, it’s…

  • CFL awards predictions 2025

    Normally I would do this at the midseason mark, I did so on my podcast but just for the Stampeders. Now it’s for the entire CFL, the awards categories are as follows. Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Most Outstanding Defensive Player (MODP) Most Outstanding Canadian (MOC) Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman (MOOL) Most Outstanding Special Teams Player…

  • CFL Playoff Scenarios for week 18

    There are three games for week 18 and all of them have playoff implications. First is the CFL leading Saskatchewan Roughriders going in to TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa to face the old Rough Riders, I’m joking. REDBLACKS not Rough Riders. That game is the Friday Night Football on TSN. The next one…

  • CFL Week 2 Highlights: Stampeders’ Solid Start Analyzed

    Vernon Adams Jr. is as advertised through the first 2 weeks of the CFL season, although no throwing touchdowns as of yet, not a huge surprise as he’s still getting comfortable with the receivers he has, the chemistry is starting to form. Averaging 11 yards per completion, for 585 yards and 67.9% completion rate. Not…

  • BC Lions 2025 Season Preview: Key Player Movements

    Oh yeah, it’s almost here. Football season is about to begin and the excitement I feel now is getting up there. As with every season there’s familiar faces in different places so I’ll be going over who went where and what that could do for the team. This will be a team by team summary…

  • Analyzing Calgary Stampeders’ Challenges: Defensive Weaknesses and Potential Coordinator Changes

    Analyzing Calgary Stampeders’ Challenges: Defensive Weaknesses and Potential Coordinator Changes

    I’ve been around at McMahon Stadium all season long and the call of the fans is needing a different spark at the QB position and I have been among them, but looking at the small details and not just the horrendous record through 10 games of the season, Jake Maier isn’t the issue. Jake Maier…

  • CFL Awards Predictions: Recognizing Exceptional Performances in the East and the West

    CFL Awards Predictions: Recognizing Exceptional Performances in the East and the West

    The CFL Season is at the midway point going into week 11, breakout stars emerging and top candidates for end of season award are pulling away from the pack. In this I’ll pick my award winners in the East and the West and ultimately in the CFL. The CFL awards are as follows, -Most Outstanding…