BC @ SASKATCHEWAN

?‍?Marks the return of Area 51's brother with BC (Ricky Foley)

Ian Hamilton- When the Roughriders fall behind, they tend to abandon the running game and opponents then can get after quarterback Kevin Glenn.

Kevin Glenn starts. Glenn had his lowest output of the regular season in that loss — he threw for 186 yards, albeit with a completion percentage of 70.4 — but he was under duress for much of the game thanks to the Lions’ defensive line.

?‍? Jonathon Jennings starts for BC

I. Hamilton- The Riders are not getting to opposing quarterbacks enough. Rookie Tobi Antigha is second to Jefferson with two sacks and Antigha and A.C. Leonard are tied for second with six pressures apiece. Saskatchewan entered Week 8 ranked seventh in the league with 11 sacks and ninth in the CFL with 31 pressures.

?‍? Dan Clark out at centre. LaBatte fills in, with T Dennis moving to guard, and Bruce (better late than never) Campbell comes off the reserve list to play tackle. This alone should be worth a look.

?‍? BC, who easily beat Sask. last week, relied on 5 FG attempts...with 4 being made.

CFL.ca Staff

By The Numbers

3 – Touchdowns for Duron Carter in the Riders past two games.

4 – Minimum catches that Riders receiver Bakari Grant has made each game. He is only one of three players (Winnipeg’s Darvin Adams and Toronto’s Anthony Coombs) that has four of more catches in every game this season.

10 – Number of rushing touchdowns that Travis Lulay and Jeremiah Johnson have combined for this season. They have five touchdowns apiece.

51 – League leading tackles for Solomon Elimimian heading into Week 8.

?‍? The Riders have played well at home so far this year (2-1). Can they prevail today? I doubt it.

71% of polled fans say Lions win.

6/7 CFL writers say Lions win.

 

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by Mr Dee

3 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

wow that Lions dressing room looked dead.  

That says more than 3 picks did. 

Says a lot about the character of the Lions. 

The only problem with BC getting **** kicked is that Rider fans will now post ridiculous threads about how they are the elite team in the league ...

Just now, Brandon said:

The only problem with BC getting **** kicked is that Rider fans will now post ridiculous threads about how they are the elite team in the league ...

Let them. 

So are the Riders for turning a corner? Are they a legit team? Interesting fact, BC/Sask only play twice, so if the Riders win by 16 or more, they take the tie breaker.

Just now, rebusrankin said:

So are the Riders for turning a corner? Are they a legit team? Interesting fact, BC/Sask only play twice, so if the Riders win by 16 or more, they take the tie breaker.

BC looks really discombobulated.  I wouldn't read too much into either game of this back to back.

Does anyone find the Hank Burris feature at halftime informative? I think he skims over things too fast & his voice is soft & hard to hear at times.  Doesn't really explain things very well.  Any comments? I thought LaPo was much better.

7 minutes ago, Brandon said:

The only problem with BC getting **** kicked is that Rider fans will now post ridiculous threads about how they are the elite team in the league ...

win or lose, Rider fans would still say this.

Ha, ha, ha.

throws into triple coverage... LOL

2 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Does anyone find the Hank Burris feature at halftime informative? I think he skims over things too fast & his voice is soft & hard to hear at times.  Doesn't really explain things very well.  Any comments? I thought LaPo was much better.

I always put it on mute during that segment.  It's only use for me is it is a reminder to reload on Crown Royal for the second half.

oh my...

 

wally is a genius!

Pffftttt...... way to go Wally.  Great decision to bring your elite qb back.

I retract my earlier post .. BC IS that bad.

Jennings is elite as Jeff Mathews & Drew Willy. 

I thought Jennings was fairly mobile, he's not even thinking about tucking the ball and running.

I was looking good this week until Jennings, who has given me a -5.

This game is just funny. I mean, I'd enjoy watching BC get killed cept it is the Riders.

10 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Does anyone find the Hank Burris feature at halftime informative? I think he skims over things too fast & his voice is soft & hard to hear at times.  Doesn't really explain things very well.  Any comments? I thought LaPo was much better.

I agree with you.  Something is wrong with the sound on those features.

Also liked Lapo's better because he'd go over something in the current game.

Is BC's line that beat up?

Just now, JuranBoldenRules said:

I agree with you.  Something is wrong with the sound on those features.

Also liked Lapo's better because he'd go over something in the current game.

It's obviously a filler to take up a couple of minutes.  Thanks for your comments as I thought it was me. Hank just talks fast & mumbles. 

5 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Pffftttt...... way to go Wally.  Great decision to bring your elite qb back.

I believe Lulay has sore ribs, no sense doing more damage in this game, they'll need him later.

CFL should stay out of politics. 

sask d is hitting hard in this game

 

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by Mark F

Brutal tackling on that Riders punt return.