{
  "id": 19727465,
  "title": "Elks kicker Blanchard wrote it down in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/elks-kicker-blanchard-wrote-it-down-in-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T23:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12148814/elks-kicker-blanchard-wrote-it-down-in-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vincent Blanchard, the Edmonton Elks kicker, began writing down his thoughts and kick details in 2026. The 28-year-old from Quebec City explained that this process helps him remove mental clutter and focus on key aspects of his performance. During the season, Blanchard set a CFL record by scoring nine field goals in a single game, including a 57-yarder that secured a walk-off victory against Saskatchewan Roughriders. He led all kickers in field goals (55) and accuracy (93.2 per cent) in his second full CFL season.\n\nBlanchard's mental focus on field goals paid off, as he became the runner-up in voting for the CFL’s special teams award. The kick specialist credits his journaling habit for improving his mental game, allowing him to concentrate on the task at hand rather than stressing over potential errors. Blushing under the pressure of a potential Grey Cup appearance, the kicker expressed his gratitude for the team's support and confidence in his abilities.",
  "summary": "Vincent Blanchard began writing things down this season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vincent Blanchard started journaling in 2026 for better focus.",
    "Set CFL record with 9 field goals in one game, including 57-yarder.",
    "Led all kickers in field goals (55) and accuracy (93.2%)."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}