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 .