Ed Tait piece from Monday practice says Dressler returns this week, but still no Johnny Adams. Also, Trent Corney and Bruce Johnson questionable for this week, while Randle sat out yesterday but should be good to go Thursday (took a vet day)......

Curious what happens if Johnson comes out (maybe a good thing, depending on back-up...)

Edited July 6, 20169 yr by Noeller

Its good that Hubbard got a very good game. Its safe to assume that he wrestled the starting position from Green.

If Corney is back, Green will come off the 46.

5 hours ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

Andrew Harris is good at football.

I was thinking along those lines also. 63 yards on 13 carries. 38 yards on 5 receptions. And the blocking. But it's not so much the yardage figures, it was the smarts, in how he got the yardage, and consequently, the first downs. He was a perfect release valve for Willy. 

Harris is a pro.   Willy's new security blanket.   AH has been the best pass catching back in this league, for a while.  Tough as nails, as well

4 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

I was thinking along those lines also. 63 yards on 13 carries. 38 yards on 5 receptions. And the blocking. But it's not so much the yardage figures, it was the smarts, in how he got the yardage, and consequently, the first downs. He was a perfect release valve for Willy. 

Willy gets the ball out to him on those swing passes a little quicker/harder and he has a lot more room to run as well.

Did not understand the goal line sweep to Ryan Smith call...  reminded me of 2011 when we'd do absolutely everything in the red zone except give the ball to Reid.

1 hour ago, tracker said:

We were fortunate to catch the 'Cats without Collaros 

Yeah, we should apologize. Just like all the teams did last year, when our starter was out. 

17 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Did not understand the goal line sweep to Ryan Smith call...  reminded me of 2011 when we'd do absolutely everything in the red zone except give the ball to Reid.

My thoughts were when we signed Harris that it was a given anything inside the 10 on first down would be given to him. Maybe Lapo is overthinking it and assuming they are keying in on Harris on 1st and goal and hence the sweeps to Smith? I just don't think his skill set (speed in space) is best suited for a stacked box on the goal line as opposed to Harris.

1 minute ago, Nash00 said:

My thoughts were when we signed Harris that it was a given anything inside the 10 on first down would be given to him. Maybe Lapo is overthinking it and assuming they are keying in on Harris on 1st and goal and hence the sweeps to Smith? I just don't think his skill set (speed in space) is best suited for a stacked box on the goal line as opposed to Harris.

Lapo has always been a fan of the receiver sweep... used to do it with Terence Edwards all the time, never liked the call, a lot of lateral movement

Maybe a sweep to Jace Davis might work, he seems fast - but yeah, keep it simple, let Harris do his job in the redzone...  just like we should have let Marshall do his job last year...

I would like to see them try Flanders on the red zone 

How does a player catch a ball that was thrown to a spot on his hip....not see it coming, squeeze it, tumble into the end zone secured in his hand(s) All of this without 'really' seeing it........bloody amazing....Sask. does not know what kind of receiver they let go....Velcro -man with pure instinct is all I can say...just put the ball anywhere near him and it'll stick... I think Willy is really liking this guy and a few other people....Ryan Smith you be the man.

Edited July 8, 20169 yr by Stickem
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37 minutes ago, White Out said:

Perfect example of a troll being a troll. I discussed how good our defence was, and, that they were the difference.

AND kept shouting down JPan85 that the dink and dunk passing not only played no role in the win, but was a bad thing.

That is also something you did.  On page 7.

Hamilton has one of the stronger defences in the league and their success comes from massive pressure generated by the front 7.  By intentionally dinking and dunking, Willy did not have the ball in his hands long enough for that pressure to become a factor.  It is called a game plan.  It is nearly the perfect game plan against Hamilton.  In past years we didn't have the personnel to execute it effectively.  This year with Smith and Harris, we do.

Of course the defence also played a huge role in the win.  As did special teams.  Almost like it's a team game...

 

There will always be differences in opinions here.  That's what makes it a discussion forum.  For many, that's part of the fun.

Constantly behaving in the childish manner you do is what I have no patience for.

Climie had a nice analysis of Harris at the half. As others have said, its not just the running, catching and blocking, its his vision and how he attacks the holes to gain extra yards. You have to love this signing.

Off topic but I'd like to see Combs come home next year.

49 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

I was thinking along those lines also. 63 yards on 13 carries. 38 yards on 5 receptions. And the blocking. But it's not so much the yardage figures, it was the smarts, in how he got the yardage, and consequently, the first downs. He was a perfect release valve for Willy. 

and his blocking....it was great

2 minutes ago, mbrg said:

AND kept shouting down JPan85 that the dink and dunk passing not only played no role in the win, but was a bad thing.

That is also something you did.  On page 7.

Hamilton has one of the stronger defences in the league and their success comes from massive pressure generated by the front 7.  By intentionally dinking and dunking, Willy did not have the ball in his hands long enough for that pressure to become a factor.  It is called a game plan.  It is nearly the perfect game plan against Hamilton.  In past years we didn't have the personnel to execute it effectively.  This year with Smith and Harris, we do.

Of course the defence also played a huge role in the win.  As did special teams.  Almost like it's a team game...

 

There will always be differences in opinions here.  That's what makes it a discussion forum.  For many, that's part of the fun.

Constantly behaving in the childish manner you do is what I have no patience for.

Please dont attempt to take the high ground and suggest I'm the one acting in a childish manor. People were making valid points that we have to score and that gettings lot of yards is fine unless you can't actually finish. Valid point. It was jpan who came in and threw his hands in the air and talked about how he couldn't hack it anymore. Right back at you and jpan.. grow. up.

10 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Climie had a nice analysis of Harris at the half. As others have said, its not just the running, catching and blocking, its his vision and how he attacks the holes to gain extra yards. You have to love this signing.

Off topic but I'd like to see Combs come home next year.

They should fire up the "Homecoming" ad next off-season... for Coombs and Demski

16 minutes ago, Stickem said:

How does a player catch a ball that was thrown to a spot on his hip....not see it coming, squeeze it, tumble into the end zone secured in his hand(s) All of this without 'really' seeing it........bloody amazing....Sask. does not know what kind of receiver they let go....Velcro -man with pure instinct is all I can say...just put the ball anywhere near him and it'll stick... I think Willy is really liking this guy and a few other people....Ryan Smith you be the man.

Don't forget the bump he took, managed to stay balanced, and then get into the endzone.....it was ridiculous from start to finish.

1 hour ago, Nash00 said:

My thoughts were when we signed Harris that it was a given anything inside the 10 on first down would be given to him. Maybe Lapo is overthinking it and assuming they are keying in on Harris on 1st and goal and hence the sweeps to Smith? I just don't think his skill set (speed in space) is best suited for a stacked box on the goal line as opposed to Harris.

I'm right there with you.  When they were inside the 10 I was yelling at the screen for them to just give the ball to Harris a couple of times and just smash it in.  Screw throwing it.  Pound that fucker in there as hard as you can!

...oh get your minds out of the gutter. 

1 minute ago, Logan007 said:

I'm right there with you.  When they were inside the 10 I was yelling at the screen for them to just give the ball to Harris a couple of times and just smash it in.  Screw throwing it.  Pound that fucker in there as hard as you can!

...oh get your minds out of the gutter. 

I'm not so much against the quick slants that use inside leverage as an advantage but lateral across the LOS with that many defenders in the vicinity just seems destined to fail. Misdirection near the goal line is great and all, i just don't think it's being utilized properly here.

4 minutes ago, Logan007 said:

I'm right there with you.  When they were inside the 10 I was yelling at the screen for them to just give the ball to Harris a couple of times and just smash it in.  Screw throwing it.  Pound that fucker in there as hard as you can!

...oh get your minds out of the gutter. 

I was hoping for them to pound it up the gut there too. Unfortunately when Goossen is your centre, you're probably looking at a wasted play.

45 minutes ago, Nash00 said:

I'm not so much against the quick slants that use inside leverage as an advantage but lateral across the LOS with that many defenders in the vicinity just seems destined to fail. Misdirection near the goal line is great and all, i just don't think it's being utilized properly here.

yeah the slants if done well are damned hard to stop, especially if you use a bigger receiver to do it. Screwing around with lateral motion behind the LOS though just drives me bonkers. 

Best throw of the night was on second and 20 and Willy hit Davis on the money for the first down. I also think there is going to be a progression to the offensive game plane. First priority is to keep Willy from getting hit quick passing game does that very well. Once team start to figure out that you can't just bring pressure anymore against them it open things up.  So As the year goes along and they have become a more cohesive unit I think they slowly open up the passing game. 

14 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Best throw of the night was on second and 20 and Willy hit Davis on the money for the first down. I also think there is going to be a progression to the offensive game plane. First priority is to keep Willy from getting hit quick passing game does that very well. Once team start to figure out that you can't just bring pressure anymore against them it open things up.  So As the year goes along and they have become a more cohesive unit I think they slowly open up the passing game. 

I noticed that we had better adjustments against the blitz as well. We actually kept guys like Harris and even Smith in to block when Hamilton overloaded and sent seven guys.

18 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Sorry should of quoted White Out

LOL! What I want to know is, and they're showing it on the CFL site, is how the hell Smith caught that pass for a TD without looking or even knowing the ball was being thrown to him? That's one of the most amazing things I've seen. Magnets? Velcro? LOL!

CFLTime is CFLTimely as usual.

 

 

Pressing the panic button in Hammie...

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