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"Most guys realize that to be a truly successful team, we have to get together outside of the...

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"Most guys realize that to be a truly successful team, we have to get together outside of the coaches’ presence to understand our opponent game plan for the week, which can occur at a players’ home, at the facility, or over dinner. The French term for this is 'lagniappe', meaning a little extra."

Former Hokie Willie Pile is writing a blog for the CFL's Web site during his 2009 season with the Toronto Argonauts. His latest entry focuses on weekly game preparation in the league.