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Is Ackie still a free agent? Did I miss his signing?

I thought it was a catch and fumble but I only saw it on the big screen and probably only once.

They did a great job of containing Jackson. Basically stopped him in his tracks and stayed in front of him. Seems everyone got at least one tackle.

Exume with only one special teams tackle. He peaked early and his career is on the decline.

Riders won stinkers last year, so even bad teams win stinkers. We're a good team, I know this. The evidence is overwhelming unlike the what we saw last year from the Riders.

I wasn't feeling too good after the win last night but I'm feeling better now. What I saw was a team that seem to dominate at almost all aspects against a very good team but didn't couldn't pull away and made key mistakes. What I saw was Nichols not utilizing the weapons he has. One shot downfield, which was very (very) successful but then seem to ignore his big play receivers. I know he's a protect the ball first type QB, which is partially why he's been so successful here, but he's never had this talent around him. Why not stretch the field more? The play calls seem to open up the receivers all over the field but he seem to only look out to the outside for short gains, especially on 2nd and long. I'm frustrated but I think I just need to get over it. A win is a win is a win. Thanks MBB for putting my head back on straight. Edit: Two throws downfield. Forgot the Matthews catch that was called back. Edit 2: I took Tarsky as my lock pick, so I could be grumpy that he didn't get a TD.

Was that the one across middle early in game? I thought it was a good no-challenge. Early in the game and the replay that MOS and I saw (on the big screen) it appeared as though he took a couple of steps before the ball came out. If nothing else, it was very inconclusive from that angle.

1. Lucky - 2 TDs. Faster than fast. Cuts so deep, the Edmonton backs need stitches. 2. Jeffcoat - I feel like the entire line was pushing hard all night long. Harris felt the pressure, that's for sure. 3. Cover team - they kept everything in front of them and didn't take bad penalties. In mid-season form this week.

Agreed. That was a mess and Nichols was a disaster tonight.

I predicted (on Global) a 10 point win. They better not disappoint.

Just saw Medlock hit from 60 yards out. Easy. Then saw Harris under throw a receiver. Based on warmups, we got this.

I'm hoping this is a "Maas throwing headphones" kind of game. #FortHew

Less smelly and probably more teeth too.

Every site they post is dodgy because deniers don't believe in science. They like to make things up and these sites meet their needs.

I think lots of teams would jump on this. Connor is under the team's control for several more years. He's top line guy, not even in his prime yet. Connor may be the one that gets an offered an "offer sheet". Not sure he signs but his team could use it as negotiating leverage.

FINALLY! I have high hopes for this game. We should have a good crowd with lots of energy. As always, the game will be won in the trenches but even more so tonight. I expect our "lines" to outshine theirs. Willie is going to have a game!

I want see their D-line up against our O-line. The Esks should have confidence and so should we. It's going to be like the Thunderdome. Two shall enter, one shall leave!

Is it Thursday YET? Feels like Wednesday has been a week long already.

That is one. They've "outlawed" headers in the younger age groups and I suspect it will be expanded to older and older age groups. Frankly, as much as it's a part of soccer, the game would continue just fine without the.. Quite a few concussions in soccer come from collisions between the players and the players and the ground. That's not easily overcome and I can't see a natural solution.

And, they're the ones that complain about lengthy wait-times.

Always a chance for tie!

They're getting an athlete with some pro experience. For a third round pick, 19th overall, they could do worse. Reach for the stars, Riders!

Tarski and Tiptheballtoadefenderforaninterceptionski? Doesn't work. Needs a new nickname. Work harder.

Folks, it's a long season. We need to keep our dressing room together.