Earlier this week, it was announced that the Edmonton Eskimos were favoured by “double digits” over the Montreal Alouettes. No doubt it was due to the numerous questions swirling around this team, both on and off the field. Surely many degenerate gamblers threw down some money on Edmonton, expecting them to blow away this team … More Alouettes fight hard but come up short in loss to Eskimos
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
CFL Free Agency gets underway tomorrow at noon ET. Every year brings fans major interest and potential hope that this is the year that their team lands that missing puzzle piece to the Grey Cup championship. Or the hope that your favourite player doesn’t jump ship and wear the colours of your hated rival. It’s … More The ALSternative: 2019 CFL Free Agency
The time had come for a change. Yesterday, the Montreal Alouettes started a new chapter in their history by unveiling not only a new logo and uniforms, but a new identity as well. Last year was a testing ground of sorts as the team adorned their white helmets with Alouettes logos from years gone by. … More An ALSternative look at the new MontreALS identity
