Dear CFL,
I came to you 5 years ago dealing with the pain of a dream deferred. I was at a moment in my life where I felt I had self sabotaged my childhood dream away by losing sight of why I played the game.
I love the CFL and hold it in the highest regard. Playing in the states this year allows family and football to overlap and I could not pass up on that opportunity.
You are under appreciated. The 3 down game is under appreciated. Your amazing population of participants are under appreciated. You have one of the longest and most storied histories of any sports league in North America and guess what your present is pretty great too.
Thank you to the Toronto Argonauts. Thank you to the amazing CFL. My time is far from done. The Argos and the CFL have my heart forever, it is a great league made up of great people. But for now there is ball being played and I want a piece of the action.
My next journey begins with the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL and will then continue with considerable NFL interest this fall. I do not want this decision to be in any way seen as a dismissal of the CFL.
For 5 years you tested me, challenged me, battered me, doubted me, cheered me, healed me, strengthened me, crowned me, and freed me. Through that process you rejuvenated my sporting soul and I will forever be grateful.
I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, mentors, friends, and colleagues that have made my last 5 years magical. I have been on multiple championship teams and multiple teams that couldn’t find a way to win consistently.
The difference is inches of play, teamwork, brotherhood, trust, and love. However, every year I became a better person and player. Thank you for chiseling me into my better self.
Now on to 2023. What is the hardest part of playing football? The time you sacrifice with loved ones. My amazing partner Chinaka, daughter Aziza, and my whole family have given me space to partake in the insanity it requires to pursue perfection.
Please set the record straight. I never touched the cameraman. I should not have touched his camera and I apologized for that. I expect it from some but
@ProFootballTalk
do better.
CFL playoff game ends with a fight between players and fans, a scuffle between Toronto QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson and a cameraman, and the indefinite suspension of Toronto's V.P. of player personnel.
Don't think there's a more beautiful throw in
#CFL
football than holding your eyes backside forever before ripping a laser flat footed to the post on a ✂️ concept.
@The_Real_McLeod
👏
Patience of a deep drop & width opening of the field really hits home from the spider cam.
#CFL
Such a great time with Coach Fish. Thank you for letting me pull up. He has the plug on the best locations to throw period.
Count me in this summer for the next round. Much love!!!
Grey Cup Champion Mcleod Bethel-Thompson graced us with his presences the other night.
It's always great catching up with Mac, one of my favorite human beings to talk life and ball with.
He loves giving back and has such a healthy appreciation and perspective on the game of
Two years ago I moved back to Toronto to take a job with my hometown team. It was and has been an absolute dream.
Working with people like Coach Dinwiddie, Pinball,
@The_Real_McLeod
has been incredible. I was blessed with all the Argos’ coworkers I shared my time with here.
Just hours before Julius Jones is expected to be executed, Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr shows his support and urges us fight against his wrongful execution. 🙏🏾
Ahmaud Arbery... say his name. Have the conversation, force the hard talk. This is a human rights issue, not a black issue. We need to all be outraged!
"It's so amazing! I can't wait for him to be here, and I can't wait to see Dakota hold him." 👶 ❤️
@USFLGenerals
Dakota Prukop's wife, who was due with their baby boy this past Friday, is in attendance at today's game!
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Horrible news to share. I’m told former
#AlsMTL
RB Dahrran Diedrick succumbed to cancer overnight. Here was his story …
Inside the CFL: Ex-Alouette Dahrran Diedrick winning battle of his life | Montreal Gazette
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it.” - Lou Holtz
Talent is common. Discipline is not. It is not talent that divides the good from the great; it's discipline, fortitude, and effort.
@Dame_Lillard
@ProFootballTalk
It’s not your fault. The situation was skewed from the beginning. Just know I never “shoved” or “scuffled” with anyone. Keep reporting this great game we love with care.
The Aviators beat the Blues in Week 2 by a score of 23-17 in the first overtime game of the season. WR
@MathewSexton2
ended the contest on a walk off punt return for a TD during the nationally televised game on
@FS1
!
Watch full game highlights here:
New for SC Featured: “Have you ever read the book where the wild things are?“
East Oakland is complex. There is violence. Drugs. But also, teachers that change lives and hoops that open doors, as
@juanonjuan10
knows all too well.
My guy
@The_Real_McLeod
gets no repsect!!!! He does nothing but be professional, but what does that get him????Where have you ever seen a top 3 QB in passing get benched 🤷🏾♂️
@jonperlberg
Awesome! Thank you I will check it out. Btw I have a stats question. On a 2 PT play if I throw it in the end zone complete I do not get a TD pass but if I throw a int I get an int for the game. Can we please get the cfl to go with NFL rules where the pass does not count at all?
"He shows the kids that you can have all the adversity you want and still achieve and do great things."
@Mufasa23x
's work with the Oakland Dynamites has been an inspiration to the youth of Oakland.
#EarnIt