CFL.ca Staff Game Notes

Lose and you go home...

*Since 1961 (when inter-Division play began) Saskatchewan actually holds an edge playing in Toronto – 26 wins to 21.

(By comparison in Eastern road games, the Riders are 14-24 at Montreal and 18-26 at Hamilton)

*This game pits the CFL’s two best first down teams – Toronto averaged 7.00 yards per play and Saskatchewan was at 6.96.

*One key 2017 difference was in QB Sacks Made – Toronto is tied at #1 with 50, Saskatchewan ranked #8 with 27.

*Saskatchewan swept Toronto in their two-game series in 2017 and have now won the last three times they have played the Argos.

*Saskatchewan won both 2017 meetings despite trailing by deficits of 10 points (Jul 29/17) and 13 points (Oct 7/17).(Saskatchewan outscored Toronto by a combined 38 to 18 in the second half and won after trailing each game at half-time)

*The second half comebacks were led first by Kevin Glenn (Jul 29th) and then on Oct 7th by Brandon Bridge. (Oct 7th: Bridge threw for 292 yards and two TDs off the bench leading five scoring drives in his seven possessions at QB)

*Ricky Ray threw for 300+ yards in both games with five TD passes and 74 per cent completion mark.

*James Wilder was held to 107 yards rushing on 24 carries; the Riders are the last team to keep him under 100 yards.

*Duron Carter had games of 131 & 71 yards with two TD catches and five going for clutch second down conversions.

*S.J. Green had games of 68 & 76 yards with two TD catches and five second down conversions on just 14 total targets.

*FG perfection: Tyler Crapigna made all seven of his FG attempts while Lirim Hajrullahu went five-for-five on his tries.

*Bakari Grant added 200 receiving yards on 12 catches – the most yards he had against any opponent in 2017.

?‍?But for all that, I’m saying it’s Jones vs Trestman, and may the best man win...

Ha, ha. Jones losing it.

I am predicting that TO wins this and the Sask Roughwhiners say they lost because of the refs and that they are against them and its a huge conspiracy.

The vaunted Riders defense isn't really, and KG and his 2 and out offence won't help things in the 2nd half, Bridge might not be feeling very well after being destroyed by Lemon.

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH GLENN

 

Good thing Carter got some practice playing DB...comes in handy when Glenn is your QB.

Glenn giving the game away if the Argos score here the Riders are in tough

heres what u get with Glenn....typical hahaha

2 minutes ago, bustamente said:

The vaunted Riders defense isn't really, and KG and his 2 and out offence won't help things in the 2nd half, Bridge might not be feeling very well after being destroyed by Lemon.

Their D has been pretty damn good.  O needs to score on short fields and get some first downs.

I hope they crush Bridge.

Toronto really didn’t play that Hail Mary...lots of space downfield for an accurate QB.

2 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Toronto really didn’t play that Hail Mary...lots of space downfield for an accurate QB.

Roosevelt was gone if that last Bridge pass was on the money.

So far the ironing with Glenn is delicious.

just a couple of comments

• Refing a little suspect IMHO
• Chris Jones - make up your mind on who your QB is and stick with them.
• Kevin Glenn (as much as I like him) - showing his old self
• Man would it be great to have a MLB like the Riders and Argos have?

2 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

What a terrible half of football.

Disagree. Riders are losing, so anything else is irrelevant. Even Rod Black's painful playcalling.

Volcano Carter about the erupt and it might not be pretty

17 minutes ago, BBRT said:

• Refing a little suspect IMHO

It's lousy and inconsistent every game.

 Questioning the integrity of the league should have some type of consequences. 

Rod Pedersen is a damned fool. He really does personify Rider Nation.

1 minute ago, Jacquie said:

 Questioning the integrity of the league should have some type of consequences. 

That didn't take long for the "the league against us" comments to come out

2 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

It's lousy and inconsistent every game.

That can be said about every pro league.

Anyone else desperately hoping Shawn Lemon gets a couple more sacks inevitably forcing Rod Black to yell "its a lemon party at BMO Field!"

2 minutes ago, Jacquie said:

That can be said about every pro league.

Pretty much. It's a bit of a moot point because it affects every team in some way or another.

1 minute ago, Jacquie said:

 Questioning the integrity of the league should have some type of consequences. 

His suggestion of favoritism is laughable when his team is arguably the biggest beneficiary of same.

Just now, blue_gold_84 said:

Pretty much. It's a bit of a moot point because it affects every team in some way or another.

Moo point. C'mon.

4 minutes ago, Bomber_fanaddict said:

That didn't take long for the "the league against us" comments to come out

What a ****ing idiot. How is this guy regarded as anything more than a Rider fan boy???