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3 Out Of 4 Noles Play In CFL Kickoff

LogocflThe Canadian Football League kicked off its 66th season June 17 and 18 with four former Noles on CFL rosters.

The old pro of the group is Danny McManus ('84-'87), starting his 17th season in theD_mcmanus_throw 12-man league. Danny may be Calgary's backup QB, but he's a bona fide CFL legend. His 52,779 yards is second all-time in league history. However, the 41-year old McManus didn't play in Calgary's opening day win vs. Edmonton. (Here's more on Danny and his new role from the Calgary Herald.)

Roster_profile_cody_tayTay Cody ('97 - 2000) enters his second season up North. Tay was instrumental in Hamilton's strong showing in a close loss against Toronto. His five tackles and aggressive play against WR's was reminiscent of when he roamed the field at Doak, winning consensus All-American honors in 2000. 

Reggie Durden, who played only two years as a DB for the Noles ('98 and '99), had two tackles in Edmonton's loss at Calgary. Reggiedurden2006_1The five-year CFL vet was dealt to the Eskimos, last year's Grey Cup Champs, during the off-season. Reggie wears a rare sports collectible: a 2001 XFL Championship Ring from his season with the L.A. Xtreme.

Biostanfordsamuels3Stanford Samuels (2000 - '03) might have earned even more playing time at DB for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. His stats include a blocked punt, INT,and two tackles in the Bombers loss at Montreal. Stanford made a big impression in '05, his rookie season, ringing up 62 tackles, two interceptions and a blocked punt.

June 13, 2006 in Noles In the Pros |

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