CFL news - Week 8

 

Edmonton at Montreal

 

- Matt Nichols and James Franklin split reps this week at QB but Nichols ended up getting the bulk of the work.

- "No regrets" was how it was phrased over the decision to gamble on 3rd and 4 over attempting a 48 yd. FG. Apparently, Shaw starts to get "iffy" in that range. Having said that, it's also reported that Grant Shaw has had a perfect start to 2015 making 15-of-15 field goals. That extends his streak to a career-high 21 consecutive FGs made as he hit his final 6 attempts last year. The Edmonton club record is held by Sean Fleming with the 10th longest streak in CFL history at 22 (Sep-Oct 2001).

- Mike Reilly is still expected to be out another 3-5 weeks 

- No A. Bowman or Chad Simpson for the game - injured

- Edmonton lost last week at BC after holding a 13-point lead and were outscored 9-0 in the final 15:00. The last time Edmonton failed to hold a 13+ point lead and not win was on Sep 28/13 vs Toronto. Last week was only the second time since 2008 the Esks’ have blown a 13+ point lead.

- Edmonton is #1 in the CFL in forcing opponents into 2nd-&-long situations: 95 times in 138 second down situations.

-  Edmonton has forced at least 3 Turnovers in each of their last 5 games. Their defence has allowed no TDs in 49 opponent possessions at home; on the road 7 TDs allowed in 49 drives.

- The Esks have allowed only one punt return of more than 16 yards and one kickoff return of greater than 30 yards all season.

 

Montreal
 

- released 3 players from its roster - kicker Sean Whyte, receiver Dobson Collins and linebacker Bryn Roy.

- Montreal is winless away from home this year and 3-9 since 2014; however they return home this week to where they are 2-1 in 2015 and 8-4 under Coach Higgins (2014-15). All three of their road losses have been by 3 points or less.

- If Rakeem Cato starts this game, that will make it 5 different QB starters for Montreal in each of their last 5 games vs. Edmonton (Calvillo, Neiswander, Smith, Crompton and Cato).

- Rakeem Cato ranks #5 in the CFL in passer rating at 96.9 but his drive success (TD%) ranks only #9. The Als' Red Zone production ranks #9 in the CFL at just 45% (3-of-9 in last 3 games). Cato is 2-0 at home as a starter but 0-3 on the road.

- Montreal is the best at converting on 3rd-&-1 this season making 9-of-11 tries.

- Montreal has yet to record a defensive TD this season in a year where there have been 14 already.

- S.J. Green is the only Montreal receiver in the Top 25 after seven weeks. He is #1 in the CFL with 539 yards on pace for a career-high 1,617 yards. He has 11 second down conversion catches and recorded career reception #400 last week going over the 6,000 yard mark.

- On a per game basis, Montreal has run the ball more times than any other CFL club (21.3 times per game).

- Montreal was +4 on turnovers in their first 4 games; they have been -5 in the last two contests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think Ham. is peaking too early, teams are going to figure out how to handle them by playoff time....I hope.

BC's D-backs playing like they don't have a clue.

Jezzzzzuuuzzz Murphy....51pts and kinda surprised Austin didn't go for 2. This is ridiculous...

Jezzzzzuuuzzz Murphy....51pts and kinda surprised Austin didn't go for 2. This is ridiculous...

 

and do you think he will put in his backup....probably not.

I think Ham. is peaking too early, teams are going to figure out how to handle them by playoff time....I hope.

You know, I was thinking the exact same thing. All the pieces are seemingly falling in place for them, and they're smiling and laughing, etc. etc. It's like they didn't learn anything about Karma being out there, lurking, waiting for you to get in a comfortable place. "Remember last year?" Karma asks. "No", answers Austin's-in-power Austin, as he calls a sleeper play when his team is up 24-1.

For that answer, Austin better bubble wrap Collaros for awhile. Or maybe Karma will just wait awhile and strike nearer the playoffs..

Anyone participating in the Coors Lite Games with Cabbie?

Anyone participating in the Coors Lite Games with Cabbie?

 

Who's Cabbie?

Anyone participating in the Coors Lite Games with Cabbie?

Who's Cabbie?

The black guy in the commercial they play non-stop on TSN.

Collaros and Austin giggling with eachother on the sideline. I wonder if they're going to have a tickle party together after the game?

 

I think Ham. is peaking too early, teams are going to figure out how to handle them by playoff time....I hope.

You know, I was thinking the exact same thing. All the pieces are seemingly falling in place for them, and they're smiling and laughing, etc. etc. It's like they didn't learn anything about Karma being out there, lurking, waiting for you to get in a comfortable place. "Remember last year?" Karma asks. "No", answers Austin's-in-power Austin, as he calls a sleeper play when his team is up 24-1.

For that answer, Austin better bubble wrap Collaros for awhile. Or maybe Karma will just wait awhile and strike nearer the playoffs..

 

 

Gives me an alternative team to hate this year, Sask. is falling down into the pity zone.

Collaros and Austin giggling with eachother on the sideline. I wonder if they're going to have a tickle party together after the game?

 

Likely plotting to intercept Lulay and give him a wedgie on his way out of the stadium.

We are better than BC

We are better than BC

Agreed. It's going to come down to Winnipeg or BC for the final playoff spot.

We are better than BC

 

I agree, too bad they fluked out that win against EE last week, last playoff spot looks still within reach.

I'm the only person with nothing better to do on sat night i guess

 

Nope...watching both games today from start to finish.  Cool day here in Calgary so cooked a nice dinner and the wife is catching up on her reading and I'm watching football.  Even the dog is sitting with us.   Lovin the cooler weather.  

BC has Montreal this week, at home. Guaranteed win for BC.

Austin is such a dink. He wants to argue every penalty his team takes.  

Can't believe the Lions let Tim Brown walk,  he is one of the best pure returners in the league imo. 

Cgy. 7 for 7 on the 2 pt. conversion tries, looks like they figured it out.

I'm the only person with nothing better to do on sat night i guess

Nope...watching both games today from start to finish. Cool day here in Calgary so cooked a nice dinner and the wife is catching up on her reading and I'm watching football. Even the dog is sitting with us. Lovin the cooler weather.

17to85 and I ditched the wives tonight. First guys night in awhile. Watched most of the first one, watching the Stamps game now before heading to Comedy Cave on McLeod....

BC, Montreal and us is going to be interesting for that last spot.

I'm the only person with nothing better to do on sat night i guess

Nope...watching both games today from start to finish. Cool day here in Calgary so cooked a nice dinner and the wife is catching up on her reading and I'm watching football. Even the dog is sitting with us. Lovin the cooler weather.

17to85 and I ditched the wives tonight. First guys night in awhile. Watched most of the first one, watching the Stamps game now before heading to Comedy Cave on McLeod....

And cap off the evening with a pillow fight and tickle party with eachother?

I'm the only person with nothing better to do on sat night i guess

Nope...watching both games today from start to finish. Cool day here in Calgary so cooked a nice dinner and the wife is catching up on her reading and I'm watching football. Even the dog is sitting with us. Lovin the cooler weather.

17to85 and I ditched the wives tonight. First guys night in awhile. Watched most of the first one, watching the Stamps game now before heading to Comedy Cave on McLeod....

And cap off the evening with a pillow fight and tickle party with eachother?

You're big on the tickle fights tonight eh? Dave's roommate might be jealous....

I'm the only person with nothing better to do on sat night i guess

Nope...watching both games today from start to finish. Cool day here in Calgary so cooked a nice dinner and the wife is catching up on her reading and I'm watching football. Even the dog is sitting with us. Lovin the cooler weather.

17to85 and I ditched the wives tonight. First guys night in awhile. Watched most of the first one, watching the Stamps game now before heading to Comedy Cave on McLeod....

And cap off the evening with a pillow fight and tickle party with eachother?

You're big on the tickle fights tonight eh? Dave's roommate might be jealous....

So I'll assume that's a yes. Have fun boys!!

Just an observation but the RB's look decent when they play at home but resemble **** on the road.