Sask at Edmonton 

- Matchup: The Eskimos have dominated this rivalry since 2011 winning 13 of the 20 games and have not lost a season series to the Riders since 2013. Mike Reilly has started the Esks' last 6 games vs the Riders and is 4-2. In his last 9 starts vs SSK he is 7-2. They went to OT twice in 2016, but neither game last year was close.,

- 3-1 last 4 games: Edmonton has risen to #2 in the West with wins in 3 of their last 4 games. They overcame deficits of 3, 7 & 12 points to rebound with a win.

- Trailing after Q1: Edmonton has started slowly all season long and have trailed after the 1st Quarter in each of their last 5 games. They rebounded to win 3 of those 5 - in 1st Quarters their scoring differential is -24 while from the 2nd Quarter on they are +48.

- Charleston Hughes: Has a Sack in each of his last 4 games matching 4-game runs in 2017 & 2016. His consecutive games record with at least one is 6 games in a row - from Jun 28/14 to Aug 9/14. He has had at least one Sack in 72 of his 153 career games.

- Christion Jones streak: Last week's game broke a remarkable streak of punt return excellence. It was the first one of his 17 career regular season games in which he did not produce at least one return of 13+ yards. His longest last week was just 8 yards.

- The Riders have also started slowly so it will be interesting to see who is leading. They are even slower out of the gate at -34 in their 1st Quarters this year (Edmonton is -24), have just 11 First Quarter points but are +17 over the final 45:00 of games.

- 3 Riders INT return TDs: The Riders have 3 TDs already with Tobi Antigha the latest in last week's game. The Riders' record for most interception return TDs in a season is 6 in 1976 (B.Manchuk, C.Vann, P.Williams, L.Richardson, K.McEachern & J.Marshall). They have 4 total defensive return TDs in 6 games - that SSK record is 6 in four different seasons.

- Mike Reilly 6k/400: Reilly leads the CFL in passing with 2,063 yards on pace for 6,189 - that would rank #3 A/T behind Doug Flutie's 6,619 (1991) and Kent Austin (6,225 in 1992). Last week, he had 415 yards, his 6th career 400+ game and 2nd this year.

- 4 Sacks Allowed: Edmonton has allowed only 4 Sacks all season on pace for only 12 in 2018 - the club record for fewest allowed in one season is 25 allowed in 2003, more than double their current pace.

- Brandon Bridge: Has yet to throw for more than 165 yards in his 4 starts and has one TD pass in 104 attempts thus far. Last week, Bridge's his longest completion was with the receiver 10 yards downfield. He did not attempt a throw of deeper than 18 yards.

- Brett Lauther: Made a career-high 5-of-5 FGs last week and has now made 18 of his last 19 attempts. He is #3 at 90% in 2018.

- Naaman Roosevelt: Has a current 41-game game reception streak but has now gone 10 games without reaching 100 yards. - Brandon Bridge: Has yet to throw for more than 165 yards in his 4 starts and has one TD pass in 104 attempts thus far.

- Kwaku Boateng: Had 3 QB Sacks last week to jump to #2 in the CFL with 5 in total. He now has 9 Sacks in 22 career games.

- J.C. Sherritt: Has 34 defensive tackles and is on pace for his second career 100+ season. He set a then CFL record 130 in 2012.

- 1200 Pace: C.J. Gable got back to 1200-yard rushing pace last week with 69 on 15 carries.

- Duron Carter: Was targeted on Offence twice last week - he had been a receiving target just twice in the previous 4 games.

Edited August 2, 20187 yr by Mr Dee

2 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Duron is so good for that team..

From that article..

Duron Carter, meanwhile, tweeted he was sick and tired of being sick and tired and has so much more to give. Then to the media, said he and Naaman Roosevelt watched most of the game as the footballs were being thrown elsewhere.

Getting open consistently would probably help his cause considerably, but he may be wearing out his welcome in Gopherville.

No one could have predicted that Carter would pout when he wasn't getting special attention. 

2 hours ago, 17to85 said:

No one could have predicted that Carter would pout when he wasn't getting special attention. 

Ironically, over at Riderfans, there is anger and outrage at Jones but little bile directed at Carter.

5 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Ironically, over at Riderfans, there is anger and outrage at Jones but little bile directed at Carter.

Because most of them probably think he is right.

1 hour ago, bearpants said:

http://www.cjme.com/2018/08/03/jamie-nye-carter-needs-to-be-a-leader-not-a-whiner-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+D559jamieNyeD559+(CJME-Jamie+Nye+√+)

Sorry Jamie, but I don;t think Carter will stop whining now...

I said in a different post somewhere that's the reason I think they kept him off of the offence..as they know it sucks and he wont get any balls..and cause of it..pull stuff like this and fragment the team..looks like it's happening after 1 game back on offense lol

Interesting to that they claim their defense is soooooo exceptional and ours sucks...yet we have given up less points..28 less than them and after they have played same amount of games..

5 hours ago, Piggy 1 said:

What was Maas so pissed about ,that he took it out on the water jug?

Missed PI on either Walker or Williams. 

ANyway- here it is:

 

ANd the best idea in awhile.:

 

 

 

Maas doing that is unacceptable to me.

 

He was pissed because they could not get the play in and the had to take a time out

31 minutes ago, Mark F said:

Maas doing that is unacceptable to me.

 

I think it's just childish. You want your lolly you little baby? 

4 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Some how they deduce they should have won that game and the only team between them and a G.C. is the Stamps.

According to the standings cal,win,edm and ott all stand in their way lol. 

1 hour ago, Mark F said:

Maas doing that is unacceptable to me.

 

I don't see the issue? Childish? yes. very weak attempt at tossing an object? yes.

 

I like the passion tbh.

24 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

I don't see the issue? Childish? yes. very weak attempt at tossing an object? yes.

 

I like the passion tbh.

If Edmonton is happy with their weak, childish coach, good for them. But I'd be embarrassed if it was a Bomber coach doing that.

3 minutes ago, nate007 said:

If Edmonton is happy with their weak, childish coach, good for them. But I'd be embarrassed if it was a Bomber coach doing that.

I agree.  If you're going to thrown the Gatorade jug then get all Hulky and do it right.  That attempt was just sad.  I hope he apologizes for that effort when they're going over the game film. 

2 hours ago, nate007 said:

If Edmonton is happy with their weak, childish coach, good for them. But I'd be embarrassed if it was a Bomber coach doing that.

And we Bomber fans know what childish coaches and GMs look like, don't we?

1 hour ago, Gotmilt said:

I don't see the issue?

Not a very good example to young people is it?

I think It's an embarrassment for the league.

People rag on Chris Jones. and this display gets a pass?

If Duron did this, you'd be all over him.

If any player did this, they'd be benched.

 

Edited August 3, 20187 yr by Mark F

I can't wait until Roosevelt comes to the blue and gold

4 hours ago, Brandon said:

I can't wait until Roosevelt comes to the blue and gold

Nice thought, but not freaking likely.

Stuff like this needs to be penalized... it wasn't on the field, that could easily warrant objectionable conduct. No different than flipping off an official etc. it is disrespectful to not only the game, but Gatorade and water coolers everywhere.

18 hours ago, Tracker said:

Nice thought, but not freaking likely.

he's one good smack away from being out longterm again..

Jason Maas has always had pissy pants when things go bad. Total hot head.

On 2018-08-03 at 2:50 PM, Gotmilt said:

I like the passion tbh.

Passion is great, but that was embarrassing.  It looks like he can't control himself. Not the image you want your hc to project, imo.

He could have a chemical imbalance probably lasting effects from head injuries...  this is not really normal behaviour.

Do we really want Roosevelt?

 

 

Edited August 4, 20187 yr by J5V

1 hour ago, J5V said:

Do we really want Roosevelt?

Riders are trading Roosevelt...??