http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/home.aspxLatest News on your Alouettesen-usCopyright 2013, CJAD-AMSat, 18 May 2013 22:19:12 GMTSat, 18 May 2013 10:48:12 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comThe Aouettes have come to contract terms with a couple of their recent draft picks. Receiver Damone Blackman, who was picked in 2013, has signed a two-year deal. while cornerback Keynan Parker, who was selected in 2012, has signed a three-year deal. Parker (6'0", 183 lbs.), arrives in Montreal after being selected in the sixth round of the 2012 CFL Canadian Draft. The Coquitlam, BC native was a two-way threat for the Simon Fraser University Clan, lining up as not only a defensive back, but also taking a few snaps as a running back.  Blackman (5'11'', 170 lbs.), joins the Alouettes after being selected in the seventh round in the 2013 CFL Canadian Draft. The Oshawa, ON native converted from defensive back to receiver in 2011 and 2012 with the CIS' St. Mary's University Huskies. The Alouettes return to Bishop's University for the start of training camp June 2.http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10546381ahefter@cjad.astral.com (Abe Hefter)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10546381Sat, 18 May 2013 10:48:12 GMTArland Bruce The Third is already working on his image in Montreal.  Now he's anxious to start his first Alouette training camp. He jokes with CJAD 800 that he doesn't want his name pronounced "Arland Bruce the Turd", but "The Third" of course.  The CFL allstar and Grey Cup champ has heard variations of his name, but hopes by June 2nd training camp Montrealers will get used to saying it right.   Bruce joins a talented cast of pass-catchers in Montreal, with a wily veteran still around to sling it their way. The enigmatic slotback/WR surpassed the 10,000 receiving yards mark in 2011, and holds the record for most catches in a game with 16. The two-time Grey Cup champ is 11 touchdowns shy of 100; a mark only three men have ever achieved in Canadian Football.  He hopes AC can help get him there. Listen to a CJAD 1-on-1 ...http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10545535rmoffat@cjad.astral.com (Rick Moffat)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10545535Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:39 GMTLess than 12 hours after Nos Canadiens were elimnated from the Stanley Cup playoffs, the quest for another Cup has taken an important stride.   Anthony Calvillo is throwing again. "It feels great honestly...now that I'm throwing it felt great.  There's nothing bugging me whatsoever," Calvillo said after an informal workout session with veteran teammates and some Alouette newbies alike. Calvillo had not thrown a football since the dramatic loss in the Eastern Final to the eventual 100th Grey Cup-winning Toronto Argonauts.  AC had offseason surgery on his left (non-throwing shoulder).   The future Hall of Fame quarterback is also delighted to see Arland Bruce lll fitting into the Als' workout group. "It's great to see he's been here during the offseason training and he looks in great shape.  He wants to go out there and help this team win and I'm glad he's here."http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10542999rmoffat@cjad.astral.com (Rick Moffat)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10542999Fri, 10 May 2013 14:25:38 GMTThe Montreal Alouettes loaded up on defence in yesterday's CFL college draft, choosing five defensive players in their first six picks. One of those players was Magog native Nicolas Boulay. Chosen in the 4th round, the Sherbrooke linebacker said today that he's thrilled about getting drafted by his home town team. "A luxury is the best way to describe it. All my friends all my family around here can watch me. To have the crowd support me too. A lot of the fans also follow CIS football, so they've heard of me. So it's really a pleasure and a privilege to play for the Alouettes". Meanwhile, in the sixth round, the Alouettes chose offensive lineman Simon Légaré. The 6'4", 275 lbs  helped the Carabins to  an 8-1 record last season and says he's been an Alouettes fan for as long as he can remember. “I grew up watching the Alouettes. ...http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10541584cdesjardins@cjad.com (Chantal Desjardins)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10541584Tue, 07 May 2013 23:08:51 GMT  The Alouettes beefed up their defence at today’s CFL draft, picking five defensive players with their top six picks. The Alouettes had two first round picks for the first time since 1999, and they chose University of Calgary linebacker Mike Edem third overall, followed by Edem's teammate and Montreal-native running back Steven Lumbala fifth overall.  Alouettes GM Jim Popp said he was thrilled to have acquired both players. “Well it was great. We went into the day when we had the third and fifth pick that we had four names and we said wow if could get one of these four guys before we pick fifth. If we got two it would be fantastic, and we were able to get two of them so we were very happy.” In the 4th round, they opted for Sherbrooke linebacker Nick Boulay. His older brother,  Matthieu Boulay, has some CFL experience as ...http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10541004cdesjardins@cjad.com (Chantal Desjardins)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10541004Mon, 06 May 2013 23:08:31 GMTThe Alouettes leaned heavily on defense in the opening rounds of the Canadian Draft picking 5 defensive players with their top 6 picks. In Round 1 the Als selected University of Calgary linebacker Mike Edem with the 3rd overall selection (and first of 2 in Round 1) winning a player who can have an immediate impact on special teams coverage---a serious weakness in 2012---as well as be a "ratio changer" on defense. Edem is likely to be projected as a starting safety one day for new defensive coordinator Noel Thorpe, who as a former Canadian university coach also has a comfort zone with starting Canadians.  Edem is a former Montrealer, having attented McGill before switching to Calgary. The Alouettes have longtime CFL/NFL veteran Kyries Hebert, an allstar last year, at safety but he could one day be challenged for his starting job. The Als grabbed Edem's Dino teammate Steven Lumbala ...http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540782rmoffat@cjad.astral.com (Rick Moffat)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540782Mon, 06 May 2013 19:06:57 GMTAlouette quarterback Anthony Calvillo says he's still sticking to his plan---no throwing until May even though that means he's a spectator and a student. The Als are into Day 2 of workouts at Orlando under new Head Coach Dan Hawkins, who has revamped the playbook.  Calvillo of course is no stranger to cramming like a university student pulling an all-nighter before the big exam. AC called the Andrew Carter Morning Show to tell CJAD 800 listeners about what it's like to be memorizing his first playbook from a new head coach in 6 years.http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10536113rmoffat@cjad.astral.com (Rick Moffat)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10536113Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:27:24 GMTAnnie Larouche and five members of her Montreal Alouettes' cheerleading team, Ashley, Sidney, Marie-Eve, Alexandra and Nadine, joined me tonight in the Locker Room on CJAD.  Here's a sneak peak at one of the routines they'll be performing during Als' games!!! http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10527552ahefter@cjad.astral.com (Abe Hefter)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10527552Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:25:10 GMTNewly-acquired quarterback Quinton Porter was among a half-dozen members of the Alouettes who helped guide today's Junior Alouettes' Camp at Stade Hebert in St. Leonard. Porter, who was signed by the Als in January after a stint with the Hamilton Ticats, told CJAD's Elizabeth Zogalis that he's looking forward to working with starting quarterback Anthony Calvillo. "The moment I got into the league I've been watching Anthony a lot and trying to learn from his game," said Porter. "I'm looking forward to seeing how he prepares for games and try to add that to my game.  I bring a different style of quarterback here and I think there are some things I can do to help this team out, right away." Porter, who lives in Maine, says he's going to have family members up for every game. "The Alouettes can rest assured that there will be a lot of Alouettes ...http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10527375ahefter@cjad.astral.com (Abe Hefter)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10527375Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:29:01 GMTThe Montreal Alouettes have signed former NFL running back and Super Bowl standout Dominic Rhodes to a two-year deal. Rhodes spent 10 seasons in the NFL, with the Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills. He helped the Colts to a Superbowl win with a 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in 2006. And while the 34-year-old doesn't know anyone yet on his new team in Montreal, he's done his homework. “I know a lot about them. I’ve watched them play on the internet a lot and on the NFL network so I know they have a great team, a great passing attack. I know their quarterback is awesome, they’ve got some great receivers and I know their running backs have had some great success running and catching the balls. I’m excited.” Rhodes was suspended by the NFL for a year in 2011, for violating the league’s substance abuse police ...http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10523442cdesjardins@cjad.com (Chantal Desjardins)http://www.cjad.com/blog/AlouettesNews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10523442Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:03:20 GMT