Saturday, July 11, 2009
Riders versus Argos
Wow the Argos played a putrid second quarter, ending with a blocked punt and a Saskatchewan touchdown. The Argos seem to be a team that is good when things go their way, but fold like a cheap suitcase when things start going against them.
Riders versus Argos
OK the Argos were looking good for the first half, but now they are totally sucking with a fumble around the 3:00 remaining mark near their own end zone. Festival of roughing penalties for the Argos as well.
Saskatchewan at Toronto, Half Assed Preview
Saskatchewan and Toronto is a battle of undefeated teams. Toronto's victory over Hamilton is looking better after Hamilton's victory over BC. The Riders win over Calgary is not looking so hot after Winnipeg manhandled Calgary.
A lot will depend on how the Rider front seven handles Kerry Joseph, especially if Joseph decides to run. Interestingly last week Joseph barely ran at all, although he didn't really need to as the running game was going with Jamal Robertson gaining 134 yards on the ground. The Argo offensive line anchored by former Lion Rob Murphy is looking way better than last year. They still have Jonta Woodard, a Ticat reject as their other tackle, so I'm not totally sold on the line yet. If Joseph does gets time, he is a far better QB. The Rider defence did have a festival of sacks against BC last week, so I'm curious to see how things match up.
For Saskatchewan on offense, QB Darian Durant will have to have to hook up repeatedly with receiver Weston Dressler to have a hope of winning. Toronto's defence looks decent this year, with a good front four anchored by Reginald Flemons and non-import Adriano Belli, former Cat and last week's top Canadian, with two sacks against Hamilton last week.
Argo receiver Arland Bruce is supposedly back from his bout of hemorrhoids which greatly benefits the Argos.
Should be an interesting game.
A lot will depend on how the Rider front seven handles Kerry Joseph, especially if Joseph decides to run. Interestingly last week Joseph barely ran at all, although he didn't really need to as the running game was going with Jamal Robertson gaining 134 yards on the ground. The Argo offensive line anchored by former Lion Rob Murphy is looking way better than last year. They still have Jonta Woodard, a Ticat reject as their other tackle, so I'm not totally sold on the line yet. If Joseph does gets time, he is a far better QB. The Rider defence did have a festival of sacks against BC last week, so I'm curious to see how things match up.
For Saskatchewan on offense, QB Darian Durant will have to have to hook up repeatedly with receiver Weston Dressler to have a hope of winning. Toronto's defence looks decent this year, with a good front four anchored by Reginald Flemons and non-import Adriano Belli, former Cat and last week's top Canadian, with two sacks against Hamilton last week.
Argo receiver Arland Bruce is supposedly back from his bout of hemorrhoids which greatly benefits the Argos.
Should be an interesting game.
Victory!
That was satisfying and a long time coming. The Cats beat BC 31 to 28, for the first win in BC since the Greg Marshall (the old head coach, not the defensive coordinator) and apparently also the first victory by an Eastern time zone team in BC since that game. Such is the difficulty of playing late night Pacific time games (what happens if Halifax eventually get a team?).
DeAndra Cobb in at running back to replace the injuried Kenton Keith, Tre Smith and Terry Caulley was awesome, running for 100 yards on fourteen carries and also picking up 75 yards on five receptions. Good blocking by both the offensive line and the receivers down field helped out the Cats tonight. Cobb has to have consideration this week as offensive player of the week.
One annoying thing about the TSN broadcast was missing the first six minutes of the broadcast as they showed the end of the Winnipeg Calgary game which was a blowout. They could have at least put the Cats game start on TSN 2. Fortunately no scoring occurred, but it was annoying nonetheless.
DeAndra Cobb in at running back to replace the injuried Kenton Keith, Tre Smith and Terry Caulley was awesome, running for 100 yards on fourteen carries and also picking up 75 yards on five receptions. Good blocking by both the offensive line and the receivers down field helped out the Cats tonight. Cobb has to have consideration this week as offensive player of the week.
One annoying thing about the TSN broadcast was missing the first six minutes of the broadcast as they showed the end of the Winnipeg Calgary game which was a blowout. They could have at least put the Cats game start on TSN 2. Fortunately no scoring occurred, but it was annoying nonetheless.
Friday, July 10, 2009
CFL Predictions Week Two: Part 2
Hamilton at BC
BC is favoured by a full 13 points last time I checked, so things are not looking good for the Ticats. Hopefully they can learn from Saskatchewan and put some pressure on QB Buck Pierce, who is also rather injury prone. A lot depends on how the Cat front four does this week. If they can get some pressure, hopefully helped out be linebacker and safety blitzes from time to time, then the Cats can keep it reasonably close. BC's offensive line looks weakened after the departure of Rob Murphy to Toronto, so there's a chance. Plus the Lions are missing RB Ian Smart, although the Cats are more likely screwed missing both Caulley and Tre Smith. Have to favour the Lions in this one, but I'll take the Cats to barely beat the spread.
BC 35, Hamilton 23
Saskatchewan at Toronto
A battle of teams coming off season opening victories. Saskatchewan's was probably more impressive, as Hamilton is a less worthy opponent than BC. Saskatchewan has an excellent defence and has proven last year that they can find weird ways to win. I'm taking Saskatchewan, but if Kerry Joseph can have a great game, the Argos have a shot. I don't however think Joseph will have two great games in a row.
Saskatchewan 35, Toronto 29
BC is favoured by a full 13 points last time I checked, so things are not looking good for the Ticats. Hopefully they can learn from Saskatchewan and put some pressure on QB Buck Pierce, who is also rather injury prone. A lot depends on how the Cat front four does this week. If they can get some pressure, hopefully helped out be linebacker and safety blitzes from time to time, then the Cats can keep it reasonably close. BC's offensive line looks weakened after the departure of Rob Murphy to Toronto, so there's a chance. Plus the Lions are missing RB Ian Smart, although the Cats are more likely screwed missing both Caulley and Tre Smith. Have to favour the Lions in this one, but I'll take the Cats to barely beat the spread.
BC 35, Hamilton 23
Saskatchewan at Toronto
A battle of teams coming off season opening victories. Saskatchewan's was probably more impressive, as Hamilton is a less worthy opponent than BC. Saskatchewan has an excellent defence and has proven last year that they can find weird ways to win. I'm taking Saskatchewan, but if Kerry Joseph can have a great game, the Argos have a shot. I don't however think Joseph will have two great games in a row.
Saskatchewan 35, Toronto 29
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Edmonton versus Montreal
Wow, 50 to 16, what a beating by Montreal. Rickey Ray didn't actually play that horribly. That honour went to Whitlock, the Edmonton import running back playing due to Jesse Lumsden's injury. Wow, two drops in the endzone, plus a fumble and to top if off, a Maass pass bounces off of him resulting in a Alouette TD. Uh, maybe they should have went to Calvin McCarty more. Montreal looks strong.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I'll be interested in seeing what the attendance is for the Rider Argo game, but I'll also be interested to see the ratings. Crazy Saskatchewan fans, plus the largest media market in the country, both teams coming off week one wins, should add up to a sizeable number. However it is an afternoon game, which doesn't always lead to the highest ratings.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I'll be interested in seeing what the attendance is for the Rider Argo game, but I'll also be interested to see the ratings. Crazy Saskatchewan fans, plus the largest media market in the country, both teams coming off week one wins, should add up to a sizeable number. However it is an afternoon game, which doesn't always lead to the highest ratings.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
CFL Odds and Ends
First, the BC at Saskatchewan game won the sports ratings weekend battle, with 457,000 viewers beating out Federer's record breaking Wimbledon win. Likely the rabid Rider fans inflated the number. With the current economic conditions in Ontario, I wonder if advertisers value a viewer in Alberta or Saskatchewan (with on average a higher income) over one in Ontario?
That tenth best program, the Jays versus the Rangers at only 80,000 viewers. Ouch. The sucking of the Jays should really start to hammer their ratings.
Michael Jackson devotee, Arland Bruce III, is getting treatment for hemorrhoids. Couldn't they have just said lower body injury and saved him the embarassment?
The Riders are in Toronto this week and coming off a win. It will be interesting to see if Rider faithful inflate the attendance this week in Dead Ted's Dome.
That tenth best program, the Jays versus the Rangers at only 80,000 viewers. Ouch. The sucking of the Jays should really start to hammer their ratings.
Michael Jackson devotee, Arland Bruce III, is getting treatment for hemorrhoids. Couldn't they have just said lower body injury and saved him the embarassment?
The Riders are in Toronto this week and coming off a win. It will be interesting to see if Rider faithful inflate the attendance this week in Dead Ted's Dome.
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