Well, this is not how I expected to be writing a column in May 2020…. In a perfect world, Montreal Alouettes training camp would already be a week old with this weekend hosting the annual scrimmage game. This blog would have already featured the usual in-depth season preview and we’d be getting to know all … More The ALSternative — 2020 Training Camp Tidbits (sorta)
The Montreal Alouettes have completed their training camp sessions for the 2019 season. The final test for this team in transition comes on Thursday as they host the Ottawa RedBlacks at Percival Molson Stadium. For many of these players, this is their last chance to prove that they should stay in the 514. But for … More 2019 Training Camp Tidbits – Week Two
Montreal, we finally have some football back. And it feels so good. Training camp for the Montreal Alouettes finally got underway this past Victoria Day. While other teams got started on the Sunday, the Alouettes decided to get their promo stuff out of the way before taking the field. On Monday, the team debuted wearing … More 2019 Training Camp Tidbits – Week One
This much-maligned area of the football field is never an easy one to predict for the Montreal Alouettes. It’s had its up and downs (mostly downs) yet fans remain hopeful that the new season is the one where it all finally turns the corner. Hired last year to run this unit, Special Teams coach Mickey … More The ALSternative — 2019 Season Preview Part Five
This part of the Montreal Alouettes football team provides me with the biggest joy and anxiety all in one shot. On one hand, you have a wealth of talent, experience and potential to become a premier part of the Canadian Football League for years to come. On the other hand, you have a defensive coordinator … More The ALSternative — 2019 Season Preview Part Four
So Part One of this season preview probably came across as a bit negative. So let’s focus on the real stars of the show: The players. There’s some old faces and new faces, just like every year before this. Certain fan favourites may not be there anymore due to retirement or the organization simply doesn’t … More The ALSternative — 2019 Season Preview Part Two
To say that the Montreal Alouettes have been living in interesting times has been an understatement. This season marks the tenth anniversary of their memorable Grey Cup victory at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium, where a twist of fate led to the team’s sixth championship. This year’s contest will once again be played there and safe to … More The ALSternative – 2019 Season Preview Part One
An area that has taken its fair share of lumps in recent years is the special teams unit for the Montreal Alouettes. Despite last season being more down than up for the Birds of Prey, they can look back on 2015 and say that one of the year’s highlights was the play of this particular … More The ALSternative — 2016 Season Preview Part 8
The last line of defense on any team is the secondary. The ones who battle receivers and do all that they can to either break up a highlight play or make one of their own by picking off the quarterback. These are the defensive players for the Montreal Alouettes that will have opposing quarterbacks earning … More The ALSternative — 2016 Season Preview Part 7
If you’re looking for that combination of size, speed and strength on defense, look no further than the linebacking corps. These are the guys that will punish the offense and make plays happen. If you thought the Montreal Alouettes’ D-Line was going to be tough to beat, look who’s waiting for you on the other … More The ALSternative — 2016 Season Preview Part 6
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