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MONTREAL - Jonathan Crompton doesnt have the rocket arm or the calm demeanour of Anthony Calvillo, but so far, he wins just like the former Montreal Alouettes quarterback great.On a Monday afternoon that featured the retirement of Calvillos No. 13 jersey, Crompton threw three touchdown passes as the Alouettes drubbed the Saskatchewan Roughriders 40-9 for their third win in a row.Crompton, who is 5-1 since he took over as the starter from Troy Smith and Alex Brink, completed only 12 of 25 passes, put picked up 225 yards with a pair of touchdown tosses to Duran Carter and another to Brandon London.Jonathan continues to do what we ask him to do, which is lead the team and get wins, said coach Tom Higgins. His record speaks for itself right now.The only way to evaluate a quarterback is if you win with him. Jonathans a winner and thats the reason were on this roll.Third string quarterback Tanner Marsh also scored on a one-yard plunge for Montreal (6-8). Sean Whyte added four field goals.The Alouettes were a mess early in the season as they searched for a replacement for Calvillo, their starter since 2000 who retired in January.The Roughriders (9-6), who could have clinched a playoff spot with a win, have been in the same situation since starter Darian Durants season ended with right elbow surgery last month. Neither Tino Sunseri nor Seth Doege has stepped up to claim the job.Sunseri started and went 7 for 12 for 72 yards, with a TD toss to Anthony Allen, an interception and a fumble. Doege took over in the fourth quarter and was 3 for 6 for 37 yards and an interception.Weve got to find answers to everything, said Riders coach Corey Chamblin. It has to be more than the quarterback situation.We have young guys in there and we depend on them to step up, but we understand that Darians not playing and were not hiding our heads in the sand on that. Weve just got to make sure that with the new quarterbacks, were still able to win.The Roughriders have lost three in a row and four of their last five, but Chamblin said its no time to panic. They lost in Montreal late in the 2013 campaign and looked to be coming unglued, but then rallied and won the Grey Cup.I remember post game saying I dont have the answers but well find them, and at the seasons end, we found the answers, added Chamblin. Its the same. We have to find the answers collectively about how to win football games.Allen gained 105 yards on the ground in the first half and didnt gain another yard on two second-half carries.It was fitting that all the post game talk was about quarterbacks on a day dedicated to the CFLs all-time passing leader. The intermission was extended for a 25-minute halftime ceremony in which a banner with Calvillos name and number was mounted on the stadium wall.The Alouettes have always done things right, said Calvillo, who got a standing ovation from the season-high crowd of 23,069. I was so nervous to get off the field.As an athlete, I hated when things like this go on. I just wanted people off the field so we could play. Thats what I was trying to do. Enjoy the moment, get off the stage and let these guys get back to work.Higgins let his team out five minutes early to catch the end of the ceremony.Then they blew open a game they led 21-7 at half time.Chris Rainey ran the kickoff to the Saskatchewan 43 and Crompton hit Carter with a 25-yard TD pass.After a Whyte field goal, Allen fumbled on an exchange with Sunseri and Winston Venable recovered on the 30, from which Crompton hit London in the end zone.Montreal gave up only a safety in the second half.There is emotion you can tap into and we did that, said Higgins. We didnt want to be too high.That would be terrible because all of a sudden youre trying too hard. But there was a plan. We had our own five minute warning and we got our players out. I think they appreciated it, and it was special for Anthony to see his (former) teammates out on the field.Montreal joined Toronto and Hamilton atop the East Division with six wins, setting up a three-way battle for what will likely be two playoff spots open for East Division teams. The Alouettes play at Toronto on Saturday, then end the season with games against Ottawa, Toronto and Hamilton.All three teams control their destiny, said Higgins. We all play each other.Its who is going to line up and finish the season on a positive note. One will get the (first round) bye, one will be second and the third one might not make it.The Roughriders controlled the ball early as Allen ran the ball repeatedly, but it took an Alouettes turnover to set up the first score as Tristan Jackson recovered Carters fumble at the Montreal 35. Five plays later, Sunseri hit Allen with an 11-yard TD pass.Montreal tied it after Sunseri fumbled and John Bowman recovered on the Saskatchewan 25. A pass interference call against Terrell Maze put the ball on the one, and Marsh ran it in at 5:02 of the second quarter. Five minutes later, Crompton hit Carter with a pass over the middle and the slotback ran it 61 yards for a TD. It was Carters 100th career catch.After Montreal conceded a safety in the fourth, Doege handed Geoff Tisdale his second interception of the day.QB Kerry Joseph, 41, who signed with the Riders this week, was used on one short yardage play.Brink mopped up for Montreal.Notes: The 13-yard line at each end was highlighted in red, white and blue with a number 13 on the field to honour Calvillos jersey retirement. . . The Riders were without all-star guard Brendon LaBatte, who has an upper body injury. Dan Fouts Jersey . -- The Phoenix Coyotes have won three in a row for the first time in 4 1/2 months, and theyve done it just in time for the stretch run to the playoffs. Kellen Winslow Youth Jersey . 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In his first extended public comments since Mark Jackson was fired, Curry said Thursday that he voiced his support for the coach but the team "made a decision otherwise." He also said the "semi-quick hire" of Steve Kerr was "kind of a shock" to most of his teammates. "Theres no sugarcoating it -- it was a weird, expedited situation that we didnt see coming," Curry said. "And guys are human. You have to be able to adjust to it and have some time to respond. Thats kind of what happened. I think well be fine once we have a clear picture of whats going on next year." Curry had been the strongest supporter of Jackson before the Warriors dismissed the coach May 6 after a 51-win season and back-to-back playoff appearances. Golden State agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal with Kerr on May 14 and introduced him at a news conference in Oakland on May 20. Even with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Bob Myers going against Currys request, the All-Star point guard insists he still believes in the franchises commitment to winning. "One thing I can say about this organization, they want to win," Curry said. "Each decision is geared toward winning. Thats something that flies well with a lot of players -- that theyre going to try to put us in the best position to win. Obviously, I had a certain opinion of Coach Jackson that they made a decision otherwise, and I heard the reasons, but I wont dwell on it. "As long as were focused on winning and taking advantage of the roster we have and the opportunity we have with this window to try to continue to get better, Im just looking forward to next year and getting back to making that happen," Curry said. "I havent lost faith in that at all. As much as I supported Coach Jackson and loved everything about playing for him, I think theyree about winning.dddddddddddd" Curry said he has spoken to Kerr three or four times by phone already. He said the conversations have been more informal than any basketball strategy, and hes looking forward to in-person meetings after Kerr finishes his job as a broadcast analyst for TNT in the Western Conference finals. Curry said his support of Jackson stems from their bond off the court and his memories of the organization before the coach arrived: a lot of losses -- and two ankle surgeries -- under Don Nelson and Keith Smart. "He was a sign of stability for me," Curry said. "I had three coaches in three years, and he embodies what I know is good around here with the Warriors -- winning and that kind of feel. It was a lot different in my first few years." But Curry said he will adjust, learn Kerrs style and play just as hard for him as he did for Jackson. And he has no doubt his teammates will, too. "At the end of the day, all of the guys in the locker room are trying to win," Curry said. "I know Steve Kerr has that mentality and that mission as well. Those two things will align, and well be fine." Earlier, Curry was awarded the NBAs 2013-14 Kia Community Assist Seasonlong Award in front of a crowd on Golden States practice floor that included many of the individuals and groups he impacted. Currys charity of choice, ThanksUSA, will receive $25,000 from the NBA and Kia Motors. ThanksUSA provides college, technical and vocational school scholarships for children and spouses of active-duty military personnel. Curry has served as a spokesman for the charity since 2010. Currys other charitable works included distributing 38,000 bed nets in Tanzania last summer with the "Nothing But Nets" campaign. He also helped raise money for the fight against malaria in Africa by donating three bed nets for every 3-pointer he made. Curry called the award a "huge honour" and a team effort. He thanked his family, agents, members of the Warriors, the NBA, and several organizations for partnering with him. ' ' '