They both had a better supporting cast with their previous teams, it’s that simple. Bond is a shutdown guard, period. If we could afford to start an American at that position, he’d still be in Winnipeg.
If they spread out to defend Streveler, Harris has openings up the middle. Then you have Hardrick, Bryant and Co. blowing things up on every running play.
If you're the opposing D, of course you will game plan to stop the run - but that doesn't mean it's going to work.
Could well be. But the interview ^^ is one of the better ones I've heard all year. Normally I don't even listen to the entire thing.
But I don't agree with him about the penalties. When you push an official, you better expect 15 yards - he should have gotten 25 for that - it's pathetic.
Pickup games in our backyard and on an outdoor rink in fall are the extent of my experience. Sure, I've learned some things from being a fan, but you gotta defer to those who obviously know more.
His spin on how the Esks have been working on discipline was beyond belief - those two costly penalties were the cumulative effect of the crap they were doing all game.