Hakim Akbar reflects on his life, Part Two

In Part Two of Derek Johnson's conversation with former Washington safety Hakim Akbar, Akbar reflects on his time after leaving Montlake, dealing with life in the NFL and the responsibilities he had to his family at the time, and also about the accident that nearly cost Hakim his life and shaped his future as an adult outside the game of football.   Full Story

Former Husky great Hakim Akbar and his older brother Mikal endured a traumatic and difficult upbringing. Estranged from their troubled mother and semi-estranged from their struggling father, they moved from one family to another. Their dad Ken Akbar finally asked the court to grant him custody, and the court agreed. As soon as they moved in, the boys began running wild.   Full Story

When Rahim Abdullah left Clemson in 1999 after his junior year, many wondered how he would fare in the NFL.   Full Story

When Rahim Abdullah left Clemson in 1999 after his junior year, many wondered how he would fare in the NFL.   Full Story

After a long hiatus, the Grey Cup is slated to head out west in '09.   Full Story

SEATTLE - Depth charts don't mean much to J.D. Williams, he's always said as much. But for Saturday's Spring Game at Washington, all notions of who might be first string and who might be in the depth come this fall are being thrown completely out the window.   Full Story

CFL Insiders' Stampeders Correspondent Garrick Fryklind Weighs in with His Take on Calgary's Game.   Full Story

CFL Insiders' Stampeders Correspondent Garrick Fryklind Weighs in with His Take on Calgary's Game.   Full Story

Saskatchewan Roughrider General Manager/VP of Football Operations Eric Tillman announced today the Riders have acquired import running back Wes Cates from the Calgary Stampeders. In return the Riders sent non-import offensive lineman Rob Lazeo and a conditional 2009 draft pick to the Stampeders.   Full Story

Tonight, the Calgary Stampeders are heading into their first pre-season game of 2007 vs the Edmonton Eskimos. There have been several changes this off-season for both clubs and this will be the first chance for players to showcase their talent in a game situation.    Full Story

Hey CFL addicts, as the season ramps up it’s time again to get rolling with weekly write ups about my favourite team in the CFL, the cowboys from Calgary, the Stampeders.   Full Story

Day 8 of training camp took place under perfect weather conditions. With just one session, players took to the field fresh and roaring to go.   Full Story

Veteran and Newcomers Alike Make Big Plays in Stamps Camp on Days 2 and 3.   Full Story

There was not a cloud in the sky or a breath of wind as the Stamps took to the field for their first practice of the year. An excited crowd of over 500 fans took in the two combined practices from the East stands as Stampeders old and new showcased their skills. Following the morning practice fans took in the kickoff barbecue which was hosted by the Country Cooker.   Full Story

Today, the CFL Canadian Draft took place as the Calgary Stampeders selected three players in the first round.   Full Story

Today, the Calgary Stampeder Football Club is pleased to announce the free agent signing of Offensive Lineman Bobby Singh. Singh was recently released from the 2006 Grey Cup Champion B.C. Lions. Last season he played in twelve regular season games including the Scotiabank West Final and the 94th Grey Cup Championship.   Full Story

The Calgary Stampeder Football Club announced that one of the all-time CFL greats, Quarterback Danny McManus is retiring from the game. After an outstanding 17 year career Danny finishes second all-time in passing yards with 53,255.   Full Story

The Edmonton Eskimos announced this week they have hired Jacques Chapdelaine as the club’s Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach.   Full Story

The Calgary Stampeder Football Club announced that George Cortez was named Offensive Coordinator with the team.   Full Story

RedandWhite revisits his pre-season analysis of his beloved Stampeders heading into their playoff bye.   Full Story

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the Rogers CFL Players of the Week #18 as selected by members of the Canadian football broadcasters.    Full Story

Well, add that last stinker to the list of Big Ones we cannot win. Whew, that was ugly. In all aspects it was a terrible show for the Stamps and an easy win for the dominant Lions. I don’t know where to start picking this one apart, maybe I shouldn’t even try.    Full Story

RedandWhite's back after a short hiatus to weigh in on the state of affairs in Cowtown.   Full Story

After stellar performances in week 14, Joffrey Reynolds, Otis Floyd, Robert Brown, and Davon Fowlkes receive CFL Awards.   Full Story

With apologies to my good buddy Mukesh from Toronto - Holy Cow! Maybe I should go into sports gambling. While I can’t seem to make up much ground on Big Dave’s just-for-fun-pool I have nailed a prediction for two weeks in a row here.   Full Story