From Deseret News archives:
CFL franchises feature players with local ties
The Canadian Football League kicked off its 106th season Wednesday with former Utah college players represented on all eight teams.
Here's a look at who was where on opening day (* denotes injured):British Columbia Lions: Dave Chaytors, Utah ; Mo Elewonibi, Brigham Young Trevor Shaw, Weber State - ; Jamal Willis, Brigham Young .
Calgary Stampeders: Bronzell Miller, Utah ; * Bruce Covernton, Weber State .
Edmonton Eskimos: Ian Franklin, Weber State ; Errol Martin, Utah .
Hamiton Tiger-Cats: Rob Hitchcock, Weber State ; Obrad Spanic, Weber State .
Montreal Alouettes: Ben Cahoon, Brigham Young ; Anthony Calvillo, Utah State ; Neal Fort, Brigham Young
Saskatchewan Roughriders: * Profail Grier, Utah State ; Wayne Lammle, Utah Steve Sarkisian, Brigham Young .
Toronto Argonauts: James Dye, Brigham Young ; Chad Folk, Utah
Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Pat McNerney, Weber State .
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