St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, June 9, 2008 – The following is the daily report from the Alouettes’ training camp for Day 9.

Thurmon everywhere

Veteran receiver Elijah Thurmon was all over the field this morning catching seven passes including one on a well-calculated diving play.

Spectacular catches

There were several spectacular catches during this morning’s workout, with S.J. Green and Andrew Hamilton both making exciting grabs in the air.

Armstead one-handed

Newcomer Jason Armstead may turn out to be quite an acquisition for the Alouettes. He has impressed since coming to camp and, this morning again, made a tough one-handed catch look easy.

Drew intense

Defensive back Randee Drew made a couple of nice defensive plays, including knocking down a pair of passes. “Randee Drew does it every day and guys are following along,” said head coach Marc Trestman, pleased with the work of his defensive unit.

Calvillo absent

Quarterback Anthony Calvillo missed the morning practice, as he accompanied his wife Alexia to a routine exam. Quarterbacks Marcus Brady, Brad Banks and Adrian McPherson took advantages, taking more snaps than usual.

More rain

After two beautiful days, the Alouettes were back indoors at the Stade Haut-Richelieu today due to rain.

Pre-season game Thursday night

Some tickets are still available for Thursday’s pre-season game as the Toronto Argonauts at Percival Molson Stadium. Click here for tickets or call the Alouettes’ ticket office at
514-871-2255.

Tomorrow’s schedule

The Alouettes will hold two split practices tomorrow. The first one will be at 9 a.m. and the second one will be at 2:30 p.m. Practice location(s) will be confirmed in the early morning.

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