John Hodge

Canadian Football Reporter at 3DownNation

Co-Host at 3DownNation Podcast

CFL insider, reporter, and podcaster for @3DownNation. Occasional broadcaster. Husband and dog dad. Winnipeg.

Articles

Phylogenetic diversity of light dependent phosphorylation of Thr78 in Rca

Jan 28, 2025 | biorxiv.org | Sarah Chung |John Hodge |Ryan Boyd |Nikita Bhatnagar

AbstractRubisco activase is an ATP-dependent chaperone that facilitates dissociation of inhibitory sugar phosphates from the catalytic sites of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase during photosynthesis. In Arabidopsis, Rubisco activase is negatively regulated by dark-dependent phosphorylation of threonine 78. The prevalence of threonine 78 in Rubisco activase was investigated across sequences from 91 plant species, finding 29 (~32%) species shared a threonine in the same position.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release 29, including preseason hero Chris Smith

Jun 2, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have finalized their training camp cuts for the 2024 season, releasing 29 players and establishing a 12-man practice roster. Rookie running back Chris Smith has been cut, which came as a surprise after the five-foot-nine, 194-pound speedster returned a punt 109 yards for a touchdown in Winnipeg’s second preseason game.
Over or under: can the Winnipeg Blue Bombers reach 13 wins or more in 2024?

May 31, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

For the second straight season, the over-under for Winnipeg’s regular season win total is the highest in the CFL at . The Blue Bombers hit the over last year with a record of 14-4 and bettors seem confident in their chances of doing so again with most of the money coming in on the over thus far.
Canadian QB Casey Bauman added to 2024 CFL Draft

Mar 11, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

Canadian quarterback Casey Bauman out of Augustana University has been added to the 2024 CFL Draft class. The native of Sumas, Wash. qualified for national status through his mother, Kelli, who was born in Abbotsford, B.C. He told 3DownNation via telephone that he and his family regularly traveled to Canada growing up as his hometime is located directly on the border.
St. Louis Battlehawks place Canadian OL Sage Doxtater on injured reserve

Mar 11, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

Canadian offensive lineman Sage Doxtater has been placed on injured reserve by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League. Per sources, Doxtater suffered a ligament injury in his hand and it remains unclear if he will miss the entire season. The six-foot-seven, 317-pound blocker was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round of the 2021 CFL Draft but used his extra year of NCAA eligibility to return to New Mexico State University.
Antigang - Im Schatten des Verbrechens

Mar 10, 2024 | hoerzu.at | John Hodge |Nick Love |Tristan Schulmann |François Loubeyre

Jean Reno, Alban Lenoir, Caterina Murino, Oumar Diaw, Stefi Celma, Sébastien Lalanne, Jakob Cedergren, Thierry Neuvic, Jean-Toussaint Bernard, Sabrina Ouazani, Xavier Lemaître, Jess Liaudin, Frédéric Dessains, Féodor Atkine, Michaël Troude, Anne Serra, Ibrahima Keita, Franc Bruneau, Stephen Scardicchio, Laurent Alexandre, Vincent Debost, Vincent Gatinaud, Karl Amoussou, Esther Koziol, Stéphane Cholleton Verkäuferin im Juweliergeschäft Van Bihl
Potential first overall pick LB Joel Dublanko added to 2024 CFL Draft, will participate in Combine

Mar 9, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

The 2024 CFL Draft class has added an elite prospect in linebacker Joel Dublanko, per sources, who will participate in the upcoming CFL Combine in Winnipeg. The six-foot-three, 240-pound defender recently qualified for Canadian citizenship through his father, who was born in Edmonton. He could realistically be the first overall pick in a draft that is already considered to be deeper than most.
Canadian DL Michael Hoecht to pursue NFL free agency: sources

Mar 7, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

Canadian defensive lineman Michael Hoecht will be pursuing NFL free agency, per sources, after the Los Angeles Rams elected not to tender him as a restricted free agent. The club could have retained the native of Oakville, Ont. with a one-year qualifying offer worth a minimum of $2.95 million as he’s accrued three years of service in the NFL. By opting not to do so, the Rams can still try to re-sign him but will no longer have the chance to match competing offers.
Cody Fajardo happy Montreal Alouettes avoided Toronto-like 'mass exodus' in free agency

Mar 5, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

Montreal Alouettes’ franchise quarterback Cody Fajardo has given general manager Danny Maciocia full marks for keeping the team’s roster together this off-season following a surprising run to win the 110th Grey Cup. “What I’m really excited about is what Danny has done with this team. He’s retained the core guys, which is very hard to do. You’ve seen Winnipeg do it over the years and I think that’s why they’ve been so successful.
Canadian DL Micah Roane added to 2024 CFL Draft: sources

Mar 5, 2024 | 3downnation.com | John Hodge

Defensive lineman Micah Roane has been added to the 2024 CFL Draft class, per sources. The six-foot-four, 255-pound defender played 40 games over the past four seasons at the University of South Dakota, recording 94 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. His best season with the Coyotes came this past year when he made 40 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks, setting all-new career highs.