2008 Montreal Alouettes season
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The Montreal Alouettes
finished first place in the East Division
, won the East Final and advanced to the 96th Grey Cup
in Montreal
, where they lost to the Calgary Stampeders
.
, 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host Rod Black
.
Venue: Olympic Stadium
, Montreal
, Quebec
Grey Cup
Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Venue: Olympic Stadium
, Montreal
, Quebec
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
finished first place in the East Division
Canadian Football League East Division
The East Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Although the CFL was not founded until 1958, the East Division and its clubs are descended from earlier leagues.- Pre-1907 :...
, won the East Final and advanced to the 96th Grey Cup
96th Grey Cup
The 96th Grey Cup was held in Montreal, Quebec at Olympic Stadium on November 23, 2008. The Eastern Division Champion Montreal Alouettes hosted the Western Division Champion Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders won the game 22-14, with quarterback Henry Burris winning the MVP award...
in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, where they lost to the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
.
Offseason
The CFL announced on Monday, April 28, the Alouettes exceeded last year's $4.05-million cap by $108,285 and have been fined $116,570 as a result. Montreal was more than $100,000 over, therefore, it will also lose the fourth overall selection in Wednesday's Canadian college draft. Montreal will now be relegated to just one selection in the first-round, coming at No. 7.CFL Draft
In the 2008 CFL Draft2008 CFL Draft
The 2008 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2008. 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA....
, 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host Rod Black
Rod Black
Rod Black is a Canadian sports announcer for TSN and CTV Sports. He calls games for the CFL, occasionally for the The NHL on TSN, and used to call games for the Toronto Blue Jays, ending in 2009. He also calls Canadian golf tournaments for the PGA, on occasion bowling tournaments, curling, boxing ...
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| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Shea Emry Shea Emry Shea Emry is a Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Alouettes in the first round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football at the University of British Columbia after playing three seasons of NCAA Football at Eastern... |
LB | UBC UBC Thunderbirds The UBC Thunderbirds are the athletic teams that represent the University of British Columbia in the University Endowment Lands just outside the city limits of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They are one of the most successful teams in the CIS, though a few of their teams are members of the U.S... |
| 2 | 12 | Andrew Woodruff Andrew Woodruff Andrew Woodruff is a Canadian football guard for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Alouettes in the second of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Boise State Broncos.-Montreal Alouettes:Woodruff was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in... |
OL | Boise State Boise State University Boise State University is a public university located in Boise, Idaho. Originally founded in 1932 as a junior college by the Episcopal Church, the university became an independent institution in 1934, and has been awarding baccalaureate and master degrees since 1965... |
| 4 | 28 | Terence Firr | REC | Manitoba |
| 4 | 32 (via Saskatchewan) | Gurminder Thind Gurminder Thind Gurminder Thind is a Canadian football guard for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Alouettes in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.-External links:*... |
OL | South Carolina |
| 5 | 36 | Paul Woldu Paul Woldu Paul Woldu is a professional Canadian football cornerback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Alouettes in the fifth round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies football team.- Early years :Woldu was born in Regina,... |
DB | Saskatchewan |
| 6 | 48 (via Saskatchewan) | Luc Brodeur-Jourdain Luc Brodeur-Jourdain Luc Brodeur-Jourdain is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Alouettes in the sixth of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for Laval Rouge et Or.-External links:*... |
OL | Laval |
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | June 12 | vs. Toronto Argonauts 2008 Toronto Argonauts season The 2008 Toronto Argonauts season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 136th season overall. The Argonauts attempted to win their 16th Grey Cup, but they failed to make the playoffs ending the season on a nine game losing streak.... |
Molson Stadium Molson Stadium Percival Molson Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada... |
34–34 | Tie | 20,202 | 0–0–1 |
| B | June 19 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The Winnipeg Blue Bombers attempted to win their 11th Grey Cup championship, but they lost in the Eastern Semi-Final game against the Edmonton Eskimos, who crossed over from the West.-CFL Draft:... |
Canad Inns Stadium Canad Inns Stadium Canad Inns Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located north of Polo Park Shopping Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Stadium, named for hotel chain Canad Inns, and originally completed in 1953, seats 29,533 for football... |
16–19 | Loss | 29,553 | 0–1–1 |
Regular season
- On October 4, Montreal Alouettes slotback, Ben CahoonBen CahoonBen Cahoon is a former professional Canadian football slotback in the Canadian Football League who spent his entire career with the Montreal Alouettes...
surpassed Ray ElgaardRay ElgaardRaymond Elgaard is a former Canadian Football League slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1983 through 1996, including winning the 77th Grey Cup in 1989. A big man, he was noted for his reliability as a receiver and his toughness on the field...
to become the leading Canadian receiver in CFL history, with 831 receptions, against the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
Season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2008 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season The Hamilton Tiger-Cats attempted to win their 9th Grey Cup championship, but they failed to make the playoffs.-Jamacia Jackson:Ticats linebacker Jamacia Jackson died on April 16, 2008. Jackson was found unresponsive on Monday morning at a home in Sumter, South Carolina. He was later pronounced... |
Ivor Wynne Stadium Ivor Wynne Stadium Ivor Wynne Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located at the corner of Balsam and Beechwood Avenues, two blocks west of Gage Avenue North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada... |
33–10 | Win | 20,589 | 1–0 |
| 2 | July 4 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The Winnipeg Blue Bombers attempted to win their 11th Grey Cup championship, but they lost in the Eastern Semi-Final game against the Edmonton Eskimos, who crossed over from the West.-CFL Draft:... |
Molson Stadium | 38–24 | Win | 20,202 | 2–0 |
| 3 | July 10 | Calgary Stampeders 2008 Calgary Stampeders season The Calgary Stampeders finished 1st place in the Western division, won the West Final and played in the 96th Grey Cup in Montreal to face the Alouettes. The Stampeders won their 6th Grey Cup championship.-Transactions:... |
Molson Stadium | 23–19 | Loss | 20,202 | 2–1 |
| 4 | July 19 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders 2008 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2008 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 2nd place in the West division with a 12–6 record for the second consecutive year. It was their 51st season in the Canadian Football League... |
Mosaic Stadium Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field is a sports stadium located in Regina, Saskatchewan which is used primarily to play Canadian football. It has been the home of the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders in rudimentary form since 1910 and as a complete stadium since 1936... |
41–33 | Loss | 28,800 | 2–2 |
| 5 | July 25 | at BC Lions 2008 BC Lions season The 2008 BC Lions finished the season in third place in the Western Division with a 11–7 record. The Lions appeared in the CFL Western Final.- CFL Draft:... |
BC Place Stadium BC Place Stadium BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium located at the north side of False Creek, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the home field for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer . Originally opened on June 19, 1983 as the... |
36–34 | Loss | 30,132 | 2–3 |
| 6 | July 31 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Molson Stadium | 40–33 | Win | 20,202 | 3–3 |
| 7 | Aug 8 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Canad Inns Stadium Canad Inns Stadium Canad Inns Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located north of Polo Park Shopping Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Stadium, named for hotel chain Canad Inns, and originally completed in 1953, seats 29,533 for football... |
39–11 | Win | 27,674 | 4–3 |
| 8 | Aug 15 | at Toronto Argonauts 2008 Toronto Argonauts season The 2008 Toronto Argonauts season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 136th season overall. The Argonauts attempted to win their 16th Grey Cup, but they failed to make the playoffs ending the season on a nine game losing streak.... |
Rogers Centre Rogers Centre Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League... |
32–14 | Win | 30,521 | 5–3 |
| 9 | Bye | ||||||
| 10 | Aug 29 | BC Lions | Molson Stadium | 30–25 | Win | 20,202 | 6–3 |
| 11 | Sept 7 | Toronto Argonauts | Molson Stadium | 45–19 | Win | 20,202 | 7–3 |
| 12 | Sept 12 | at Calgary Stampeders | McMahon Stadium McMahon Stadium McMahon Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located in Calgary, Alberta. The stadium is owned by the University of Calgary and operated by the McMahon Stadium Society.... |
41–30 | Loss | 30,960 | 7–4 |
| 13 | Sept 21 | Edmonton Eskimos 2008 Edmonton Eskimos season The Edmonton Eskimos season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 60th overall. The Eskimos finished 4th in the West division, but made the playoffs because of the "crossover" rule. Edmonton became the first Western team to win the East Semi-Final... |
Molson Stadium | 40–4 | Win | 20,202 | 8–4 |
| 14 | Sept 28 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Molson Stadium | 37–12 | Win | 20,202 | 9–4 |
| 15 | Oct 4 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Ivor Wynne Stadium | 44–36 | Loss | 20,423 | 9–5 |
| 16 | Oct 13 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Molson Stadium | 42–11 | Win | 20,202 | 10–5 |
| 17 | Oct 17 | at Toronto Argonauts | Rogers Centre | 43–34 | Win | 30,262 | 11–5 |
| 18 | Oct 26 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Molson Stadium | 24–23 | Loss | 20,202 | 11–6 |
| 19 | Oct 31 | at Edmonton Eskimos | Commonwealth Stadium Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton) Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :... |
37–14 | Loss | 29,911 | 11–7 |
Roster
| Montreal Alouettes roster | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterbacks Running Backs FB RB Receivers SB SB |
Offensive Linemen T C G T G T T G Defensive Linemen DE DT DE DE DE DT |
Linebackers LB LB LB Defensive Backs DB CB CB DB CB S Special Teams K LS |
Inactive List S  RB DB DB DT QB T SB SB FB DB Practice Roster DB WR SB DE G DB Italics indicate Import players Roster updated 2008-10-03 Depth Chart • Transactions 46 Active, 11 Inactive, 6 PS |
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Passing
| Player | Att | Comp | % | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Calvillo | 682 | 472 | 69.2 | 5624 | 43 | 13 | 107.2 |
| Marcus Brady | 24 | 19 | 79.2 | 199 | 2 | 1 | 113.0 |
| Brad Banks | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 118.8 |
| Adrian McPherson | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Damon Duval | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | (−12) | 0 | 0 | 35.4 |
Rushing
| Player | No. | Yards | Avg | TD | Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Cobourne | 145 | 950 | 6.6 | 6 | 3 |
| Mike Imoh | 62 | 398 | 6.4 | 3 | 0 |
| Dahrann Diedrick | 42 | 268 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Calvillo | 26 | 189 | 7.3 | 2 | 1 |
| Adrian McPherson | 25 | 86 | 3.4 | 5 | 1 |
| Kerry Carter | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | No. | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Richardson | 98 | 1287 | 13.1 | 81 | 16 |
| Ben Cahoon | 107 | 1227 | 11.5 | 29 | 7 |
| Kerry Watkins | 84 | 1178 | 14.0 | 36 | 10 |
Eastern Final
Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeEastern Standard Time
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Venue: Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium (Montreal)
The Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics...
, Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... |
7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 26 |
| Montreal Alouettes Montreal Alouettes The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions... |
3 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 36 |
Grey Cup96th Grey CupThe 96th Grey Cup was held in Montreal, Quebec at Olympic Stadium on November 23, 2008. The Eastern Division Champion Montreal Alouettes hosted the Western Division Champion Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders won the game 22-14, with quarterback Henry Burris winning the MVP award...
Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 6:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeVenue: Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium (Montreal)
The Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics...
, Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... |
0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
| Montreal Alouettes Montreal Alouettes The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions... |
3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
Awards and records
- Ben Cahoon, Nominee, Outstanding Canadian Award
- Anthony Calvillo, Led Eastern Division, Passing Yards (5,624)
- Anthony Calvillo, Led CFL, Passing Attempts (682)
- Anthony Calvillo, Led CFL, Passing Completions (472)
- Anthony Calvillo, Led Eastern Division, Passing Completion (69.8%)
- Anthony Calvillo, Led CFL, Passing Touchdowns (43)
- Anthony Calvillo, Led CFL, Passer Rating (107.2)
- CFL's Most Outstanding Player AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Player AwardThe Most Outstanding Player Award is annually awarded to the best player in the Canadian Football League. The Most Outstanding Player award can be compared to the National Football League's Most Valuable Player, otherwise known as the "MVP" award...
– Anthony CalvilloAnthony CalvilloAnthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards...
(QB), Montreal Alouettes - Avon Cobourne, Led CFL Eastern Division, Rushing Yards, (950)
- CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman AwardCFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman AwardThe Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award is annually rewarded to the best offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League. This is the fourth-last award to be given during the CFL Awards banquet, which takes place the week before Grey Cup weekend in the same city where it is hosted...
– Scott FloryScott FloryScott Flory is a Canadian Football League offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes.- Honours :*2008 - CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award*2008 - CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award*2002 Grey Cup Champion...
(OG), Montreal Alouettes - Terry Evanshen TrophyTerry Evanshen TrophyThe Terry Evanshen Trophy is a trophy awarded to the Canadian Football League East Division's Most Outstanding Player, chosen from the nominees of each team in the division...
, Anthony Calvillo
All-Star Selections
- Josh BourkeJosh BourkeJoshua Nathan Bourke is a professional Canadian football player currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.- Early years :...
, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence - Anthony Calvillo, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence
- Bryan ChiuBryan ChiuBryan Chiu is a retired professional Canadian football player who played centre for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League since the 1997 CFL season...
, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence - Avon Cobourne, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence
- Damon DuvalDamon DuvalDamon Duval is a professional Kicker and Punter for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Raised by his mother, Cynthia, Damon attended Central High School in Harrison, Tennessee. At age 13, he played professional soccer in the United States Indoor Soccer League as a Striker for...
, CFL Eastern All-Star, Special Teams - Mark EstelleMark EstelleMark Estelle is a professional American and Canadian football defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League....
, CFL Eastern All-Star, Defence - Scott FloryScott FloryScott Flory is a Canadian Football League offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes.- Honours :*2008 - CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award*2008 - CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award*2002 Grey Cup Champion...
, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence - T.J. Hill, CFL Eastern All-Star, Defence
- Paul LambertPaul LambertPaul Christopher Lambert is a Scottish football manager and former player who is the manager of Norwich City. He won numerous trophies as a player, winning the Scottish Cup with St...
, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence - Jamel RichardsonJamel RichardsonJamel Richardson is a Canadian football slotback for the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. Richardson attended Corcoran High School before he was a two year All-Foothill Conference in Basketball and All-American in Football at Victor Valley College where he led the state in receptions and...
, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence - Davis SanchezDavis SanchezDavis Sanchez is a former National Football League and current Canadian Football League cornerback for the B.C. Lions.-Early years:...
, CFL Eastern All-Star, Defence - Kerry WatkinsKerry WatkinsKerry Watkins is a professional Canadian football wide receiver with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was named a CFL East All-Star in 2005, 2006 and 2008, and a CFL All-Star in 2005. Watkins has played with the Alouettes since 2004 and has won Grey Cup championships in...
, Eastern Division All-Star, Offence - Keron WilliamsKeron WilliamsKeron Donavan Williams is a Canadian football defensive tackle playing for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.-External links:**...
, CFL Eastern All-Star, Defence