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Wilkie still singing the praises of his offensive linemen

August 24, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’LearyEdmonton Journal  EDMONTON – Tom Wilkinson is still the consummate teammate. Thirty-one years after ending his playing career, the former Edmonton Eskimo quarterback ...

Edmonton Eskimo injured linemen close to returning to action

August 24, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’LearyEdmonton Journal EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos have taken advantage of a light schedule in August (only three games) to get a little healthier. Offensive lineman Simeon ...

Kent excels at being in right place; Linebacker has scored 2 special teams TDs this season

August 20, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal Clint Kent‘s two special teams touchdowns this year say it all: The Edmonton Eskimo linebacker has a knack for big plays. Kent was back in action on ...

Laurent will sit out with injury; Quarterback-sack streak ends at five consecutive games

August 16, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal Ted Laurent‘s streak will stop at five. The Edmonton Eskimo defensive tackle had sacked a quarterback in five consecutive games, but will watch his ...

Brown quietly takes care of business

August 9, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal Weldon Brown doesn’t necessarily like being the invisible man, but it’s working for him. The humble Edmonton Eskimo halfback goes about his ...

Bowman staying positive despite time on sidelines; Injured Esk still able to connect with team during time off field

August 6, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal There wasn’t much spring in his step, but Adarius Bowman was in his No. 4 practice jersey and a pair of yellow shorts, delicately taking part in the ...

Tyler eager to put troubles in past

August 6, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal For the last three months, Devin Tyler envisioned what the morning of Aug. 5 would look like in Edmonton. It didn’t disappoint. A perfectly sunny 24 C ...

Lawrence hits Hollywood; Infamous for accidental tackle of actor’s wife

August 6, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal Simoni Lawrence has a full football career in front of him, loaded with potential. He’s likely already made his most infamous play, though. Before the ...

Eskimos get away during bye week

July 30, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’LearyEdmonton Journal They’ll likely have a short bye week, but a number of Eskimos will use their free time to reconnect with friends and family at home. “Just go ...

Teammates, coach stand behind Jyles

July 30, 2012 | chris-o-leary
Chris O’Leary Edmonton Journal At his lowest point of the CFL season, Steven Jyles’s teammates picked him up. The Edmonton Eskimo quarterback handed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the ...
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