Mr Dee Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 CFL GAME NOTES: This week tied a league-record 41st time that the Eskimos will play for a Division title (Toronto also has 41 but of course over a much longer franchise history). This will be the Eskimos’ 30th trip in the “single-game” era (1973-2015) after going to 11 prior “Best of” series from 1950 to 1960. The Eskimos come into this playoff game riding an 8-game win streak. That is their longest season-ending win streak since 1982. This meeting marks the first time since 1996 that Edmonton and Calgary will have met two years in a row for the Division playoff title. They met four years in a row from 1990 to 1993, and back-to-back in 1978-79. Of Calgary’s 33 previous Division Final appearances, 11 have been against the Eskimos and they hold 6-5 edge including the 2014 championship game. This will be the 5th time that Calgary will travel to Edmonton for the West Final – they won in 2001 and 1991, and lost in 1979 and 1978 at Commonwealth Stadium. Under Coach John Hufnagel, the Stampeders have now reached the West Final in 7 out of his 8 seasons. In Canadian Football history only four coaches have ever gotten to 7 Finals in an 8-year span at any point in their career with a club. In two season, Coach Jones has guided the Eskimos from a 4-14 season in 2013 to 14 wins a host spot in the West Final. He has led them to a second straight Division Final for the first time since 2003. EDM TOP of 32:31: Edmonton has not had less than 29:31 of TOP in any of the last 14 games and has averaged 32:31 over that period. They have won the Time of Possession battle in each of their last 6 games. This week marks just the third career playoff start for Mitchell however he is now 2-0 including last year’s Finals victory against Edmonton (14-of-22 for 336 yards, 4 TDs). He is one of only four Calgary QBs to throw 4 TDs in a single playoff game (Keith Spaith, Danny Barrett, Marcus Crandell & Mitchell). Mitchell has yet to throw a playoff interception in 15 attempts. This week will be just Reilly’s second ever playoff start after last year’s Final game effort in Calgary. Between Mitchell and Reilly they have just 3 career playoff starts (3 more than last year though when they were both at start #1). Mike Reilly 300+: Has now led the Eskimos to wins in 8 straight starts, something no Edmonton QB has done since Tracy Ham won 9 in a row across 1989-1990. Over the last 3 games of the regular season, Reilly produced THREE 300-yard games in a row with 7 TD passes, 1,017 yards and 27 completions for 2nd down conversions. He matched his career-best streak of 300-yard games. 4th Quarter Edmonton: The Eskimos have not been outscored in the 4th Quarter in their last 9 games (107-22 scoring edge) or in any of their 14 wins this year. In their 14 wins they are 145-28 (+117) in Q4 scoring, in their 4 losses they have been outscored 29-3. They had two games in 2105 where they outscored their opponent 21-0 in the final 15:00. #1 vs #2 receiver: The West Final features the Top Two receivers in the CFL in Eric Rogers and Adarius Bowman. The last two times that a Division Final featured the #1 and #2 overall receivers was 2008 – BC vs Calgary (G.Simon and K.Rambo) and in 2002 – Winnipeg vs Edmonton (M.Stegall and T.Vaughn). Edmonton turnovers: The Eskimos were sitting at -7 and ranked #8 in the CFL through their first games (29 turnovers made, 22 forced). Over their last 10 games (9-1 WL record), they forced 27 turnovers and made only 14 themselves for a +13 Ratio, the best in the CFL over that stretch. First time ever: This year’s contest marks the first-ever meeting of 14-4 teams in the CFL playoffs and ties the record for most combined wins (28) by division finalists. In 1995, the North Division final featured Calgary (15-3) against Edmonton (13-5) while the 1997 East final had Toronto (15-3) going up against Montreal (13-5). BTW 53.5% of MBB pick....Edmonton to win. Al Bundy and Fatty Liver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Picking Calgary. All the pressure is on Edmonton to win. Mr Dee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Picking Cal. Best franchise from top to bottom in league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgoldguy Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Edmonton was my pick at the beginning of the season to make it to the Grey Cup and win it all. I'm sticking with that pick. Low scoring affair tomorrow. Edm - 20 Cgy - 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Just heard Calgary starting two Defensive lineman on their O line. Bo might have a rough day. I predict an Edmonton win. and I don't understand how Calgary, using our former O line coach, can do so well, with so many backups, on their O line. I also annoys me, that Edmonton is using some of our cast off O lineman, and doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueBlue83 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Would like to see Edmonton win, but have a feeling Messam is going to play a huge role.... CGY 31 EDM 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyOnTheSpot Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 and I don't understand how Calgary, using our former O line coach, can do so well, with so many backups, on their O line. Clearly he was better than given credit for. Huff did snap him up immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 This will be a good game and I'm looking forward to watching it. May the better team on the day win. Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Noeller where would be best place meeting you guys when you're here? daytime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'd say Barley Bros! We haven't made definitive plans but I'm betting on Happy Hour Thurs at BBs. Or Friday at TD MB Social!! Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Go Stamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Stamps lose to Esks in a low-scoring dogfight. Messam a factor for Calgary but cannot do it all by self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I think Edmonton D is going to have a good day, and trample bo who will throw some interceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Perfect footyball weather in Edmonton (+7). Ought to be another entertaining game, and I am still picking the Esks by 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 No Cornish today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 No Cornish today? No. Still out with suspected concussion effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 No Cornish today? No. Still out with suspected concussion effects. I think he's done, would be surprised if he's back next year. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 No Cornish today? No. Still out with suspected concussion effects. I think he's done, would be surprised if he's back next year. A good chance this is so, and too bad for a good guy and dominant player. Fatty Liver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 He's giving hints when asked that he's going to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 He's got nothing to prove. Guy has done it all...best NI RB of all time, no questions. Retire with your head high and health relatively in tact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I think the Stamps. patch quilt O-line is going to be their downfall this game. Could get ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I think the Stamps. patch quilt O-line is going to be their downfall this game. Could get ugly. The Bomber brain trust were whining about the effect of all the changes their O-line went through and how it contributed to their downfall, but Calgary's situation was worse and they STILL look and perform better than the Bomber O-line did all year. And we had a vaunted O-line coach, too. blueandgoldguy and TBURGESS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I think the Stamps. patch quilt O-line is going to be their downfall this game. Could get ugly. The Bomber brain trust were whining about the effect of all the changes their O-line went through and how it contributed to their downfall, but Calgary's situation was worse and they STILL look and perform better than the Bomber O-line did all year. And we had a vaunted O-line coach, too. Yup, tells me that it might be a scheme thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I think the Stamps. patch quilt O-line is going to be their downfall this game. Could get ugly. The Bomber brain trust were whining about the effect of all the changes their O-line went through and how it contributed to their downfall, but Calgary's situation was worse and they STILL look and perform better than the Bomber O-line did all year. And we had a vaunted O-line coach, too. Yup, tells me that it might be a scheme thing. Cgy. seems to be competent at pass and run blocking, so you have to wonder why the Bombers can't do either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J5V Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Esks looking good at the half leading all the way. 21-12 Esks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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