CFL.ca blogger Kelly Bates says that when you throw on a Retro jersey, make sure to remember the blood, sweat, tears and heart that so many legends put into our game.

A defender of quarterbacks on the field, CFL.ca blogger Kelly Bates finds it his duty, as a fan of the game, to defend the Canadian Football League off the field.

BC Lion Kelly Bates discusses Grey Cup Week as both a player and a fan and explains why it is one of the best weeks on the calendar each year, in his exclusive blog for CFL.ca.

In his exclusive blog for CFL.ca, Kelly Bates discusses what November means to him as a player for the BC Lions and what it meant for him as a fan growing up in football-mad Saskatchewan.

In his exclusive blog for CFL.ca, BC Lion Kelly Bates explains how the CFL and CFLPA are working together to upgrade the system that develops and creates growth within the refereeing ranks and why he feels the future will be bright.

In his exclusive blog for CFL.ca, BC Lions' offensive lineman Kelly Bates provides an education on who really should take the blame for a quarterback sack.

In his latest blog, exclusively for CFL.ca, BC Lions' offensive lineman Kelly Bates takes a shot at fellow blogger and current Hamilton Tiger-Cat running back Jeff Piercy. Find out why the former university teammates are at odds.

Imagine having your enemy over to your place to hang out for an afternoon and compete in full on contact sport. Meanwhile, as soon as the sporting event is done, you realize that next week you must return to your enemy's place.

Kelly Bates explains why his father is no longer a Riders fan in his weekly blog, exclusive to CFL.ca.

Kelly Bates talks about how his B.C. Lions can improve in the second half and talks about the 'sprint to the finish' to make it to the playoffs.

Kelly Bates of the BC Lions discusses his favourite CFL plays of all-time in his blog, exclusively for CFL.ca. Stay tuned each week for more insight from the BC Lions' offensive lineman.

Kelly Bates of the BC Lions discusses the long-term protection for injured players in his blog, exclusively for CFL.ca. Stay tuned each week for more insight from the BC Lions' offensive lineman.

Kelly Bates of the BC Lions looks back on the legecy of Bob Ackles in his first blog, exclusively for CFL.ca.  Stay tuned each week for more insight from the BC Lions' offensive lineman.