Matt Nichols starts at QB again and Chad Simpson is the starting RB.

Devon Bailey starts in place of Nate Coehorn.

Added on the practice roster is....Shomari Williams ex-Ti-Cat, Stampeder, and Roughrider.

Edmonton's record is 4-1 and BC is 2-3. Easy Edmonton victory? No.

1st 6 weeks

Edm. loses to Toronto BC - bye

Edm bye. BC - loss to Ottawa

Edm beats Ottawa. BC - beats Sask

Edm beats Ottawa. BC - beats Sask

Edm beats Wpg BC - loses Tor

Edm beats Sask. BC - loses Wpg

BC

Khahari Jones added to the team's injured list - Achilles heel (on crutches)

Here's an interesting Twitter quote from their 1st round draft pick (5th overall)

Ese Mrabure-Ajufo ‏@emrabajufo99

They didn't say it was gonna be easy. They didn't say it would be this degrading and humiliating either #ChinUpKiddo

Mrabure-Ajubo was just de-activated and placed on the PR.

Here's how the other 1st rounders have fared so far this year:

Pick Player Team Status

1 OL Alex Mateus Ottawa Backup on 46-man roster

2 OL Sukh Chungh Winnipeg Starter

3 OL Sean McEwen Toronto Did not sign

4 LB Chris Ackie Montreal Backup on 46-man roster

5 ST Ese Mrabure-Ajufo B.C.Practice roster

6 SB Nic Demski Saskatchewan Backup on 46-man roster

7 OL Danny Groulx Edmonton One-game injured list

8 OL Jacob Ruby Montreal Game-day scratch

9 OL Carl Lavoie Calgary Six-game injured list

BC has allowed the lowest sack total........Edmonton has the most sacks in the league -17

Edmonton has 10 different players with 1 sack each, McCoil has 2 and Marcus Howard has 5

(---Edmonton Journal, fan forum, Vancouver Province, Sun, fan forum, CFL.ca)

Haven't seen this kind of parity in the league in a long time!

 

Standings are

Cal 4-2

Edm 4-2

Wpg 3-3

BC 3-3

Ham 3-2

Ott 3-2

Tor 3-2

Mtl 2-3

Sask 0-6

 

One win separates first thru 7th in the league. After this weekend if the Bombers, Mtl and TO win it could very well be 

 

Wpg 4-3

Cal 4-2

Edm 4-2

Tor 4-2

BC 3-3

Ham 3-3

Ott 3-3

Mtl 3-3

 

 

 

 

 

Sask 0-7

Haven't seen this kind of parity in the league in a long time!

 

Standings are

Cal 4-2

Edm 4-2

Wpg 3-3

BC 3-3

Ham 3-2

Ott 3-2

Tor 3-2

Mtl 2-3

Sask 0-6

 

One win separates first thru 7th in the league. After this weekend if the Bombers, Mtl and TO win it could very well be 

 

Wpg 4-3

Cal 4-2

Edm 4-2

Tor 4-2

BC 3-3

Ham 3-3

Ott 3-3

Mtl 3-3

 

 

 

 

 

Sask 0-7

From your keyboard to Milt's ears......

 

Jones with another idiotic decision, gambles on 3rd and 4 instead of trying the 48 yd. FG.  Game over.

 

 it's fun to see the coaches going for it in these situations, instead of the predictable plays.

 

Seen more fake kickoffs, fake punts, and so on this year, than usually happen in an entire season. sometimes it works… like Ticats the other day.

 

That was a great play.

 

I like this new attitude of the coaches.

 

Jones doesn't bother me at all. Seems to be a really good coach too.

 

 

Agreed, but there has to be situational consideration... kicking a 48-yarder to tie, in a dome, with a kicker who is 100% on the season should be a no-brainer...

Losing the game on a decision not to try a field goal couldn't happen to a more deserving ******* than Chris Jones. Looks good on him. 

what did chris jones do wrong?

Edmonton has to do everything in their power to swing a trade for Ricky Ray. They'd be the Grey Cup favorites with a competent QB.

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

 

 

thanks heel,

 

I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me. If it's that he appears arrogant, which one of these head coaches isn't? 

 

Being in control of a team of football players isn't for some weak kneed shy gentle namby pamby 

 

 

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

 

I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me. 

 

 

Just his thoughts and mentality on some things. 

 

His first year as head coach he refused the traditional handshake after a game with the opposing coach because he felt that it wasn't "genuine"

 

 

In his first year as the Esks head coach, Jones offended some with his refusal to shake hands. He said at the time that he felt it wasn’t genuine.

“If we win ... what can I say to help that guy?” Jones told the Journal in August 2014, when first asked about his handshake policy. “He’s only doing it because he has to. Or he thinks he has to.

“If they happen to win, they have nothing that they can say that I want to hear.”

.

Apparently he has relented and shakes hands this year because he didn't want to bring "negative' publicity to the club, but I'm sure he still thinks it is an empty gesture.  

 

 

 

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

 

I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me. 

 

 

Just his thoughts and mentality on some things. 

 

His first year as head coach he refused the traditional handshake after a game with the opposing coach because he felt that it wasn't "genuine"

 

 

In his first year as the Esks head coach, Jones offended some with his refusal to shake hands. He said at the time that he felt it wasn’t genuine.

“If we win ... what can I say to help that guy?” Jones told the Journal in August 2014, when first asked about his handshake policy. “He’s only doing it because he has to. Or he thinks he has to.

“If they happen to win, they have nothing that they can say that I want to hear.”

.

Apparently he has relented and shakes hands this year because he didn't want to bring "negative' publicity to the club, but I'm sure he still thinks it is an empty gesture.  

 

 

He may feel it's an empty gesture and I can appreciate not wanting to hear 'consolation' after a loss .. that said .. it's about good sportsmanship and the one thing I've always admired about the sport of hockey is that post series handshake .. those guys beat each other up .. it can get ugly .. but at the end of a series there's that show of respect for the guys competing across from you.

 

I guess one could infer that Jones simply doesn't respect his opponents.

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me.

 

Just his thoughts and mentality on some things. 

 

His first year as head coach he refused the traditional handshake after a game with the opposing coach because he felt that it wasn't "genuine"

 

 

In his first year as the Esks head coach, Jones offended some with his refusal to shake hands. He said at the time that he felt it wasn’t genuine.

“If we win ... what can I say to help that guy?” Jones told the Journal in August 2014, when first asked about his handshake policy. “He’s only doing it because he has to. Or he thinks he has to.

“If they happen to win, they have nothing that they can say that I want to hear.”

.

Apparently he has relented and shakes hands this year because he didn't want to bring "negative' publicity to the club, but I'm sure he still thinks it is an empty gesture.

 

He may feel it's an empty gesture and I can appreciate not wanting to hear 'consolation' after a loss .. that said .. it's about good sportsmanship and the one thing I've always admired about the sport of hockey is that post series handshake .. those guys beat each other up .. it can get ugly .. but at the end of a series there's that show of respect for the guys competing across from you.

 

I guess one could infer that Jones simply doesn't respect his opponents.

Hes a scumbag. Doesnt respect his opponents or opposition coaches. Thought it was well known that he targeted players when he was a DC in toronto and always was egotistical..

Left his guys in the locker room when the anthems were playing last year

 

 

 

 

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

 

I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me. 

 

 

Just his thoughts and mentality on some things. 

 

His first year as head coach he refused the traditional handshake after a game with the opposing coach because he felt that it wasn't "genuine"

 

 

In his first year as the Esks head coach, Jones offended some with his refusal to shake hands. He said at the time that he felt it wasn’t genuine.

“If we win ... what can I say to help that guy?” Jones told the Journal in August 2014, when first asked about his handshake policy. “He’s only doing it because he has to. Or he thinks he has to.

“If they happen to win, they have nothing that they can say that I want to hear.”

.

Apparently he has relented and shakes hands this year because he didn't want to bring "negative' publicity to the club, but I'm sure he still thinks it is an empty gesture.  

 

 

He may feel it's an empty gesture and I can appreciate not wanting to hear 'consolation' after a loss .. that said .. it's about good sportsmanship and the one thing I've always admired about the sport of hockey is that post series handshake .. those guys beat each other up .. it can get ugly .. but at the end of a series there's that show of respect for the guys competing across from you.

 

I guess one could infer that Jones simply doesn't respect his opponents.

 

This is exactly it. The handshake isn't an empty gesture, it's a sportsmanship thing. You show your respect for your opponents and even though you're bitter rivals during the game you still show the respect for them afterwards because the battle ends when the final whistle goes. 

 

Arrogance and disrespect are things I can't tolerate in a coach. He's basically Mike Kelly except actually a good coach. 

 

Give me O'Shea anyday. There's a guy who respects everyone. 

"Pete Rozelle promoted a nonfraternization policy during his time as commissioner. He didn’t like the visual that postgame hugs presented to fans. He encouraged coaches to get their players off the field as quickly as possible after the game, lest fans begin to think the battle they had just witnessed wasn’t as real as they thought it was. Coaches from that era, such as Bud Grant, complied with Rozelle’s wishes.

“I never shook Halas’ hand or Lombardi’s hand after a game. That was my volition,” Grant, the former Vikings coach, said. “You were expected to play out there, to work up a certain lather against the other team. If you were in a fight and when the fight was over, if you lost and you could be happy, then I believe you didn’t get prepared for the fight. I don’t believe you can change colors that quickly. You can’t be a chameleon.”

Like so many coaches of his day, Grant would make contact with the opposing coach before the game, “but I’d tell him, ‘After the game, I'm not going to shake hands.’ 

 

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Point-counterpoint-Should-coaches-shake-hands-after-the-game/5d46e19b-f3bc-4b4d-a558-071556ab856d

 

 

"“George Allen never shook a coach's hand after the game. I know that,” former Packers GM Ron Wolf said."

Some people think a handshake is as good as a contract. Whoops, that's right, Jones doesn't like handshakes.

Jones had a contract with Calgary...until he decided he didn't, so he could go to Toronto..in the same position. Paltry fine for it too.

 

 

 

what did chris jones do wrong?

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out.

 

 

I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me. 

 

 

Just his thoughts and mentality on some things. 

 

His first year as head coach he refused the traditional handshake after a game with the opposing coach because he felt that it wasn't "genuine"

 

 

In his first year as the Esks head coach, Jones offended some with his refusal to shake hands. He said at the time that he felt it wasn’t genuine.

“If we win ... what can I say to help that guy?” Jones told the Journal in August 2014, when first asked about his handshake policy. “He’s only doing it because he has to. Or he thinks he has to.

“If they happen to win, they have nothing that they can say that I want to hear.”

.

Apparently he has relented and shakes hands this year because he didn't want to bring "negative' publicity to the club, but I'm sure he still thinks it is an empty gesture.  

 

Didn't he also keep holding the team in the tunnel/locker room until after the anthem was played last year? Like what's that all about?

So Chris Jones shakes hands now but you're all certain it's insincere which means he's arrogant?

Goddamnitsomuch....went to bed at the end of the 3rd Q. Really didn't think BC had a chance to win this game. Sounds like it was a good'n...

 

Nah, you didn't miss much.  Other than Lulay's last drive he looked "Brohmish" and Nichols wasn't much better.  I don't think either of these QB's have a bright future.

The respective OCs for Lulay and Nichols better pull out those plays to the wide side of the field for both those QBs. Lulay and Nichols could barely get the ball over to the sidelines. I' d expect more teams to be looking for this in upcoming games. I know if I were a defensive back, I'd be looking for those very throws from them and salivating for the interception.

maybe they don't like him cause his team beats our ass. what was the score last year the game that they played here?

So Chris Jones shakes hands now but you're all certain it's insincere which means he's arrogant?

No his arrogance means he's arrogant. A lot of the crap he's pulled makes him unlikeable. 

We're just bummed that he didn't end up as Wpg's HC...

Is he almost as bad as DesJardins?

lol

There's no rehab for stupidity.

CFL game day notes - Montreal at Ottawa:

Comparing T/O Ratios: Ottawa has a Turnover Ratio of +1 in 2015 compared to their -24 overall mark in the 2014 season.

Scoreless 1st Quarter Streak Over: Last game, the REDBLACKS scored in the 1st Quarter for the first time this year, picking up a touchdown vs Calgary with 0:19 left to go. They have yet to lead at the end of the first quarter but have actually come back to split the four games (2-2) in which they have trailed after 15:00.

17-point lead: Last week, Montreal led 17-0 after one quarter but did not win falling 25-22 as Calgary posted their second big comeback win of the year. The last time Montreal did that was also against Calgary who came back from a 24-0 deficit against the Als after 15:00 on July 20, 2013.

Wind Factor: In their visit to Calgary the wind played a major role in the game. Montreal had the wind in the first quarter and built a 17-point edge. Over the game, of the combined 47 points, 43 were scored by the team that had the wind at their backs.

Run-oriented offence: In what has been the most pass-happy season in the CFL since 1993 (highest % of total yards via the pass), Montreal has stuck to the run. Their ratio of 42% run to 58% pass is the highest in the CFL. On first downs, their 43% choice to run is #1 in the CFL.

Playing it Close: Of the 5 Als games to date, 4 already have been decided by 4 points or less. They had just two all last season.

Quick starts: The Alouettes have two “first possession” TD drives already this year matching the most by any team to date. They had just two all last season so they are well ahead of pace.

Preview: Edmonton at BC wk.7

Stingy defence: Only Edmonton has allowed fewer offensive TDs and Montreal has yielded only 7 all season thus far. Opponents have just one rush of 20+ yards in 2015 against the Als. In the Red Zone, opponents have converted only 42% of their opportunities.

27 starters only: The Als have started only 27 different players at least once this year, the lowest in the CFL.

Need to take advantage: Montreal has created 11 takeaways in 2015 but through 5 games have capitalized for just 14 points on them. Their opponents have 10 takeaways but have cashed them in for 26 points.

Coaches’ challenges: Coach Higgins has thrown just two challenge flags this year and been unsuccessful on both tries. Last year, he challenged 5 calls and won 12 of them. Higgins has not thrown a challenge flag in any of the last 3 games.

Half-time leads critical: Since 2009 Montreal has gone 54-9 (.867) when leading after 30:00. When they have trailed or been tied at the half they are just 13-37 (.260). Last week was a rare occurrence as they did not win after leading 20-17 at half.

No 30-point games: Montreal opponents have been hard pressed to reach 30 points and it has now been 12 straight games with no more than 29. This 21-game run is the longest such streak for Montreal’s defence since 1978. They went a remarkable 33 games in a row without an opponent reaching 30 points then. The Als themselves have not reached the 30-point mark in their last 9 games.

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The RedBlacks have 3 Williams on their injured list - 2 DL and WR Chris Williams

Notable Alouettes on the injured list - Tyrell Sutton, Mike Edem, Bear Woods, Kyries Hiebert, 3 QBs (Crompton, Marsh and LeFevour)