CFL players come in from all sorts of backgrounds, and that often makes for an interesting mix in training camps between Canadians, Americans, rookies trying to figure out this league and established veterans who know how Canadian football works. Players often form connections beyond just their status, though, as they often come from the same areas or have played with or against teammates in the NCAA or CIS ranks. LaRose.Vanilla Jill had voters asking for a Best Frozen Yogurt category, a handful of you really love Sy Pizza ice, and a dozen festivals and events got nods for highlights of the festival season especially the Whiteaker Block Party. The best thing about this category, we think? It seeing all the things that Eugeneans love, from running trails to plant stores to peoplewatching to smoke shops. And, yeah, the snark is fun too.

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