2006 CFL season

Canadian Football League season August 2024 August 2024 2006 CFL season June 16 – October 28, 2006 East Montreal Alouettes West BC Lions 94th Grey Cup November 19, 2006 Canad Inns Stadium, Winnipeg BC Lions 2005 CFL season 2005 2007 CFL season 2007 List of Canadian Football League seasons CFL The 2006 CFL season is considered to be the 53rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 49th Canadian Football League season. CFL news in 2006 It was announced on April 9, 2006 that the CFL had suspended the operations of the Ottawa Renegades for the 2006 season,http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story.asp?ID=161969&hubName=cfl CFL suspends operations of Renegades Tsn.ca 2008-11-14August 2021 thus making the CFL an eight team league and moving the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to the East Division for at least the 2006 season. On April 12, 2006 an Ottawa Dispersal Draft was held where the remaining eight teams chose players from the Ottawa Renegades' roster.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story.asp?ID=162297&hubName=cfl Riders take Joseph in dispersal draft Tsn.ca 2008-11-14August 2021 On September 28, it was confirmed that Ottawa would return no sooner than the 2008 season, to give potential new owners enough time to set up the new franchise.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=179110&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 20 January 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080120233830/http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=179110&hubname=cfl Ultimately, the Renegades never returned. They would not be replaced until the formation of the Ottawa Redblacks, who began play for the 2014 CFL season. The 2006 season is the first season where teams will be able to challenge officials' calls using instant replay. The CFL's replay system seems to be largely modelled on the one used in the NFL although there are some differences.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=168675&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 15 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071115005441/http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=168675&hubname=cfl A new salary cap and salary management system (SMS) was adopted for the 2006 season, although the enforcement part of the new system will not take effect until the 2007 season.http://cfl.ca/article/cfl_launches_new_era_with_player_partners CFL launches new era with player partners CFL.ca 7 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114180311/http://cfl.ca/article/cfl_launches_new_era_with_player_partners 14 November 2011 dead The cap for the 2007 season has been set at $4.05 million.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=179287&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 20 January 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080120231359/http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=179287&hubname=cfl It was announced on July 5, 2006 that Tom Wright, commissioner of the CFL, had informed the CFL that he would not be seeking a contract extension as league commissioner after this season, thus ending his tenure as the 11th CFL commissioner.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=170585&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 15 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071115005446/http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=170585&hubname=cfl Prior to his final day in the office, Wright presented the Grey Cup to the BC Lions as they defeated the Montreal Alouettes in the championship game at Winnipeg's Canad Inns Stadium.http://greycup.cfl.ca/page/grey-cup-history-timeline-2000 CFL.ca 7 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20120917190207/http://greycup.cfl.ca/page/grey-cup-history-timeline-2000 17 September 2012 dead dmy-all Commissioner Wright and TSN President Phil King announced a landmark five-year multi-platform agreement between the League and TSN to commence in 2008 on December 20. In June 2006 the league announced the launch of CFL Broadband, an internet streaming service designed to provide fans with another media platform, in addition to TSN and CBC broadcasts, to watch live CFL games.CFL Debuts Live Webcasting Service for 2006 season – INSINC https://insinc.com/2005-2009/2006-06-22/ 2022-06-17 en-CA On October 26, 2006, Hugh Campbell stepped down as CEO of the Eskimos.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=181939&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 15 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071115005506/http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=181939&hubname=cfl The number of TDs scored on kicking or punting plays dropped dramatically in 2006, which many attributed to stricter rules on blocking. There were 16 such TDs in 2005, and just 3 in the 2006 season.http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=182418&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 15 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071115005511/http://tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=182418&hubname=cfl Records and Milestones Damon Allen became pro-football's all-time passing yardage leader on September 4 by surpassing Warren Moon's total of 70,553 yards (in both the CFL and NFL combined) as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 40–6. Terry Vaughn became the all-time receptions leader, surpassing Darren Flutie with 973 on July 14. Then on September 22, Vaughn became the first football receiver in CFL history to record 1,000 all-time receptions. On October 14, Byron Parker sets a new CFL single-season record for most interception return yardage with 342 on a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown in Edmonton.https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=180897&hubname=cfl TSN 7 August 2015 dead TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader 15 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071115005500/http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=180897&hubname=cfl On October 20, Mike O'Shea becomes the first Canadian and third player (behind Willie Pless and Alondra Johnson) to have had 1,000 career tackles. The Edmonton Eskimos' streak of 34 straight years in the playoffs came to an end in 2006. Regular season Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points Teams in bold finished in playoff positions. Notes Ottawa Renegades have suspended operations for the 2006 season. Montreal finished ahead of Toronto by winning their head-to-head season series 2-1. Grey Cup playoffs 94th Grey Cup The BC Lions are the 2006 Grey Cup Champions, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 25–14 at Winnipeg's Canad Inns Stadium. It was the first Grey Cup for the Lions since they defeated the same Alouettes in the 88th Grey Cup game in 2000. The Lions' Dave Dickenson (QB) was named the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player and the Lions' Paul McCallum (K) was the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian. Playoff bracket November 5: Division Semifinals November 12: Division Finals November 19: 94th Grey CupCanad Inns Stadium – Winnipeg, MB 1 East West E2 Toronto Argonauts 31 E3 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27 W2 Calgary Stampeders 21 W3 Saskatchewan Roughriders 30 E1 Montreal Alouettes 33 E2 Toronto Argonauts 24 W1 BC Lions 45 W3 Saskatchewan Roughriders 18 E1 Montreal Alouettes 14 W1 BC Lions 25 CFL leaders CFL passing leaders CFL rushing leaders CFL receiving leadersCFLapedia http://www.cflapedia.com/ 2006 CFL All-Stars 25em start Offence QB – Ricky Ray, Edmonton Eskimos WR – Geroy Simon, BC Lions WR – Milt Stegall, Winnipeg Blue Bombers WR – Arland Bruce III, Toronto Argonauts WR – Jason Tucker, Edmonton Eskimos RB – Joffrey Reynolds, Calgary Stampeders RB – Charles Roberts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers OT – Gene Makowsky, Saskatchewan Roughriders OT – Rob Murphy, BC Lions OG – Scott Flory, Montreal Alouettes OG – Jay McNeil, Calgary Stampeders C – Jeremy O'Day, Saskatchewan Roughriders 25em break Defence DE – Brent Johnson, BC Lions DE – Fred Perry, Saskatchewan Roughriders DT – Doug Brown, Winnipeg Blue Bombers DT – Tyrone Williams, BC Lions LB – Brian Clark, Calgary Stampeders LB – Otis Floyd, BC Lions LB – Barrin Simpson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers DB – Korey Banks, BC Lions DB – Eddie Davis, Saskatchewan Roughriders CB – Byron Parker, Toronto Argonauts CB – Coby Rhinehart, Calgary Stampeders DS – Barron Miles, BC Lions end Special teams K – Sandro DeAngelis, Calgary Stampeders P – Noel Prefontaine, Toronto Argonauts ST – Albert Johnson III, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2006 Western All-Stars 25em start Offence QB – Ricky Ray, Edmonton Eskimos WR – Geroy Simon, BC Lions WR – Matt Dominguez, Saskatchewan Roughriders WR – Nik Lewis, Calgary Stampeders WR – Jason Tucker, Edmonton Eskimos RB – Joffrey Reynolds, Calgary Stampeders RB – Kenton Keith, Saskatchewan Roughriders OT – Gene Makowsky, Saskatchewan Roughriders OT – Rob Murphy, BC Lions OG – Dan Comiskey, Edmonton Eskimos OG – Jay McNeil, Calgary Stampeders C – Jeremy O'Day, Saskatchewan Roughriders 25em break Defence DE – Brent Johnson, BC Lions DE – Fred Perry, Saskatchewan Roughriders DT – Aaron Hunt, BC Lions DT – Tyrone Williams, BC Lions LB – Brian Clark, Calgary Stampeders LB – Otis Floyd, BC Lions LB – Reggie Hunt, Saskatchewan Roughriders DB – Korey Banks, BC Lions DB – Eddie Davis, Saskatchewan Roughriders CB – Dante Marsh, BC Lions CB – Coby Rhinehart, Calgary Stampeders DS – Barron Miles, BC Lions end Special teams K – Sandro DeAngelis, Calgary Stampeders P – Burke Dales, Calgary Stampeders ST – Carl Kidd, BC Lions 2006 Eastern All-Stars 25em start Offence QB – Anthony Calvillo, Montreal Alouettes WR – Ben Cahoon, Montreal Alouettes WR – Milt Stegall, Winnipeg Blue Bombers WR – Arland Bruce III, Toronto Argonauts WR – Kerry Watkins, Montreal Alouettes RB – Robert Edwards, Montreal Alouettes RB – Charles Roberts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers OT – Bernard Williams, Toronto Argonauts OT – Jerome Davis, Toronto Argonauts OG – Scott Flory, Montreal Alouettes OG – Jude St. John, Toronto Argonauts C – Bryan Chiu, Montreal Alouettes 25em break Defence DE – Gavin Walls, Winnipeg Blue Bombers DE – Jonathan Brown, Toronto Argonauts DT – Ed Philion, Montreal Alouettes DT – Doug Brown, Winnipeg Blue Bombers LB – Kevin Eiben, Toronto Argonauts LB – Tim Strickland, Montreal Alouettes LB – Barrin Simpson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers DB – Tay Cody Hamilton Tiger-Cats DB – Kenny Wheaton, Toronto Argonauts CB – Byron Parker, Toronto Argonauts CB – Jordan Younger, Toronto Argonauts DS – Orlondo Steinauer, Toronto Argonauts end Special teams K – Damon Duval, Montreal Alouettes P – Noel Prefontaine, Toronto Argonauts ST – Albert Johnson III, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2006 Intergold CFLPA All-Stars 25em start Offence QB – Henry Burris, Calgary Stampeders OT – Gene Makowsky, Saskatchewan Roughriders OT – Bernard Williams, Toronto Argonauts OG – Dan Comiskey, Edmonton Eskimos OG – Scott Flory, Montreal Alouettes C – Bryan Chiu, Montreal Alouettes RB – Joffrey Reynolds, Calgary Stampeders FB – Chris Szarka, Saskatchewan Roughriders SB – Geroy Simon, BC Lions SB – Milton Stegall, Winnipeg Blue Bombers WR – Arland Bruce, Toronto Argonauts WR – Kerry Watkins, Montreal Alouettes 25em break Defence DE – Brent Johnson, BC Lions DE – Fred Perry, Saskatchewan Roughriders DT – Doug Brown, Winnipeg Blue Bombers DT – Tyrone Williams, BC Lions LB – Barrin Simpson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers LB – Otis Floyd, BC Lions LB – Brian Clark, Calgary Stampeders CB – Tay Cody, Hamilton Tiger-Cats CB – Omarr Morgan, Saskatchewan Roughriders HB – Korey Banks, BC Lions HB – Eddie Davis, Saskatchewan Roughriders S – Barron Miles, BC Lions end 25em start Special teams K – Sandro DeAngelis, Calgary Stampeders ST – Sandro DeAngelis, Calgary Stampeders P – Damon Duval, Montreal Alouettes 25em break Head coach Wally Buono, BC Lions end http://cflpa.com/index.php?module=page&id=5026 CFLPA.com 7 August 2015 2006 Rogers CFL Awards CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Geroy Simon (SB), BC Lions CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Brent Johnson (DE), BC Lions CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Brent Johnson (DE), BC Lions CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award – Rob Murphy (OG), BC Lions CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award – Aaron Hunt (DT), BC Lions CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Award – Sandro DeAngelis (K), Calgary Stampeders CFLPA's Outstanding Community Service Award – Mark Washington (DB), BC Lions Rogers Fans' Choice Award – Geroy Simon (SB), BC Lions CFL's Scotiabank Coach of the Year – Wally Buono, BC Lions Commissioner's Award - Winnipeg Blue Bombers Ghosts Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award - Hugh Campbell, Edmonton Eskimos References 30em Category:Canadian Football League seasons CFL