Monday, January 05, 2009
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Lancaster, Ron


LIFE OF LANCASTER: Winning Early

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2008-07-10 11:30:00

Ron Lancaster discusses the importance of winning early in the season to set the stage for the year

LIFE OF LANCASTER: THE END OF CAMP

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2008-06-19 15:23:00

You spend an entire off-season looking forward to training camp because that’s when you get a chance to assess the players you’ve signed, get the coaching staff all together, and get all the organizational stuff done.

LIFE OF LANCASTER: BACK IN THE BOOTH

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2008-06-12 15:04:00

Tonight, the Ticats get back down to business with their pre-season opener. Last year I enjoyed the game from the press box, even though I wasn’t considered a member of the media.

LIFE OF LANCASTER: TIGERTOWN MOMENT

2008-05-29 14:51:00

There’s this contest going on right now asking fans to write in with their favourite memory from all their years following the Ticats. It got me to wondering which instance stood out for me during my time with the Tabbies.

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Training Camp

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2008-05-22 10:00:00

With the next month dedicated to training camp, Ron Lancaster explains the benefits of veteran experience in the pre-season

THE BEST OF: Life of Lancaster

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2008-05-18 08:00:00

Take a look back at some of the most intriguing columns written exclusively for Ticats.ca by CFL legend Ron Lancaster

LIFE OF LANCASTER: First-Year Quarterbacks

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2008-05-15 09:00:00

CFL legend Ron Lancaster discusses the pros and cons of sitting or starting a first-year quarterback

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Media Coverage

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2008-05-08 10:30:00

Not only has the game changed over the years, but the way the game is covered by the media has evolved as well

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Graduation

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2008-05-01 16:00:00

With the draft now a thing of the past, Ron Lancaster discusses the importance of players finishing their degrees

LIFE OF LANCASTER: The Draft

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2008-04-24 09:00:00

Find out all the details on what happens leading up to and behind closed doors on draft day

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Hall of Fame

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2008-04-10 14:00:00

It's the greatest honour a CFLer can receive, but there isn't a single player who takes the field that expects to be in the Hall

LIFE OF LANCASTER: First-Year Coaches

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2008-04-03 10:00:00

It might cause some controversy, but putting your starting lineups against each other can help you learn a lot

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Mind Over Matter

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2008-03-27 14:00:00

CFL Legend Ron Lancaster explains that when it comes time to drafting players, nothing is ever guaranteed

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Terminology

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2008-03-20 14:00:00

While each team has their own playbook, one of the toughest things to learn is the language that each coaching staff uses to identify their plays

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Retiring a Legend

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2008-03-13 14:00:00

It's not easy to walk away, especially for a player who loved the game of football as much as quarterback Brett Favre

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Teaching

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2008-03-06 14:00:00

With a roster full of unique personalities, coaches must find a way to relate to their players and help them learn

Canadian Quarterbacks

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2008-02-28 14:00:00

Ron Lancaster gives his take on why there are no Canadians at arguably the most important position in the CFL

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Two QBs

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2008-02-22 14:00:00

CFL legend Ron Lancaster explains the old adage that if you have two quarterbacks capable of starting, in reality you have none

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Becoming a CFL QB

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2008-02-14 14:00:00

To make the CFL, Ron Lancaster was willing to do whatever it took, including playing on the defensive side of the ball

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Darren Flutie

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2008-02-07 14:00:00

As he watched Super Bowl XLII, Ron Lancaster couldn't help but be reminded of one of the best receivers he ever coached

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Putting the Team First

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2008-01-31 14:00:00

A team with less talent who plays together is better off than a team with all the best players in league but no camaraderie

LIFE OF LANCASTER: CIS and the NCAA

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2008-01-24 14:00:00

Even though Canadian teams now have the chance to apply for NCAA eligibility, Ron Lancaster believes it would be a mistake to do so

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Coaching Offers

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2008-01-17 09:00:00

Just like in business, job offers are going to come to those who deserve them, at least in football it's condensed into a two-month period

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Running Backs

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2008-01-10 09:00:00

There are a lot of factors that go into a top notch ball carrier, but it's their ability to block that impresses Ron Lancaster the most

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Assistant Coaches

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2008-01-03 11:18:13

Most coaches one day dream of being a head coach, but sadly a move to the next level isn't always in the cards for assistants

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Weather Conditions

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2007-12-27 13:10:27

Part 2: After discussing the cold, now Ron Lancaster takes a look at dealing with prairie wind and the heat of the summer

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Continuity

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2007-12-13 23:53:59

In the mind of former Ticats coach Ron Lancaster, continuity amongst a team's players and coaching staff can lead to success down the road

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Coaching Hours

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2007-12-06 16:00:00

Ron Lancaster shares his thoughts about the long hours that CFL coaches put in both during the year and in the off-season

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Multitasking

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2007-11-29 23:02:43

CFL legend Ron Lancaster weighs in on the difficulties of holding both the general manager and head coaching positions at the same time

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Grey Cup Week

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2007-11-22 22:17:59

CFL legend Ron Lancaster discusses the distractions that come along in the days leading up to the league's biggest game

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Playoffs

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2007-11-15 15:41:17

CFL legend Ron Lancaster thinks home field advantage in the post-season is slightly overrated

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Turnovers

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2007-11-01 15:08:28

It's the worst thing that can happen to an offence, but turnovers are something you need to be able to rebound from according to Ron Lancaster

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Third And One

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2007-10-25 20:00:00

It's a risky venture, but no matter where his team is on the field, Ron Lancaster likes to go for it in short yardage situations

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Learning To Win

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2007-10-18 09:10:57

CFL legend Ron Lancaster explains the importance of a team developing trust in one another and learning how to win

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Ray Mears

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2007-10-11 12:11:28

While attending Wittenburg College, Ron Lancaster learned a lot about coaching from an unlikely source

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Unsportsmanlike

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2007-10-04 09:43:56

With a string of questionable on-field conduct this season, Ron Lancaster feels something needs to be done

LIFE OF LANCASTER: QB Hits

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2007-09-27 10:00:00

As a former quarterback himself, Ron Lancaster shares his thoughts on Henry Burris' injury and the rules protecting modern day passers

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Potential

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2007-09-20 08:00:00

You can't put too much stock in the word "potential," according to CFL legend Ron Lancaster

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Favourite Football Movie

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2007-09-13 08:00:00

The Ticats former coach lets fans in on some of the football films he enjoys, including his clear cut number one

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Concussions Part II

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2007-09-06 08:00:00

After discussing the increased number seen recently in the CFL, Ron Lancaster relives the two worst hits to the head he took in his career

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Rivalries

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2007-08-30 12:55:11

There are few rivalries as intense as those surrounding Labour Day according to CFL legend Ron Lancaster, who has been a part of many of them

LIFE OF LANCASTER: The Quarterback

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2007-08-23 09:39:59

Although the offensive line may be the most important unit on the team, quarterbacks are certainly the most vital position

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Offensive Linemen

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2007-08-16 08:40:07

This week CFL legend Ron Lancaster describes what it takes to make a successful offensive lineman

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Memories

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2007-08-09 06:15:43

CFL legend Ron Lancaster talks about the memories that stick with you years after your playing days have ended

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Milt Stegall

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2007-08-02 09:39:55

CFL Legend Ron Lancaster has nothing but respect for the new all-time touchdowns leader Milt Stegall

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Free Agency

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2007-07-26 09:00:00

CFL Legend Ron Lancaster is back to talk about how free agency impacts the job of a coach

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Dealing With Injuries

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2007-07-19 08:47:17

CFL legend Ron Lancaster explains the effect injuries can have on the psyche of individual players and teams as a whole

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Learning a New System

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2007-07-12 09:22:06

CFL legend Ron Lancaster shares his thoughts on the difficulties of learning a new system and why football is the ultimate team game

LIFE OF LANCASTER: Leadership

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2007-07-10 11:58:26

CFL Legend Ron Lancaster says early in the season is the time when leaders emerge in the locker room