Monday, September 7, 2009

CFL Previews, Week 10, Part 2

Toronto at Hamilton,
We're still not sure who is going to start, Glenn or Porter. Things are looking towards Glenn, although I'm not sure what the call would be if Porter's knee was 100% (of if Porter is even injured anymore, Porter's knee injury could serve as a face saving explanation for Bellefeuille). We do know that Cody Pickett will be starting as quarterback for Toronto. Hamilton still has some injuries on the defensive line, although last week they didn't look too bad without Adams and McIntyre. Apart from that we are not too bad, except for special teamer Barrenchea being out with blood clots. Not exactly sure about the Toronto injuries.

In their games last week, Toronto lost by three at home to Calgary, and Hamilton by one on the road to Edmonton, with Hamilton looking at least somewhat dominant until some incompetence at the end. Hamilton is favoured by 6.5 now and Ivor Wynne will be packed and should give Hamilton a bit of an edge. Pickett has passed for over 300 yards the past two games, but his completion percentage is not particularly hot, which generally means field goals over TDs (and consequently losses). Arland Bruce should be on fire for the Cats, looking for revenge against Count Floyd lookalike Bart Andrus. The Cats also have Chris Davis back in the lineup, which should be an upgrade over Drisan James (at least first namewise).Ticats by more than a TD and even in the Harold Ballard Cup.
Hamilton 29, Toronto 21

Edmonton at Calgary,
Calgary is favoured by 6.5, which I don't really understand. Sure they are at home, but Edmonton had proved to be the better team over the first part of the season, plus the Stampeders barely beat the somewhat improving Double Blue last week. Calgary just hasn't looked like the team that won the Grey Cup last year, with a weaker defence and a weaker offense to boot. Loosing top receiver Ken-Yon Rambo has hurt, although the Stamps are still decent in the receiver department. Not sure if non-import running back Calvin McCarty will play for the Smos this week. Calgary's at home, but I still like Edmonton in a shootout.
Edmonton 39, Calgary 35

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