So the Cats lost a close one yesterday 33 to 30 to the Argos, the last Labour Day game at Ivor Wynne. In some ways the Cats looked like they were in it and in other ways they didn't.
Burris played mostly horrible when you look at the stats, 13 for 30 for 218 yards with 2 TDs and 2 picks. Plenty of Burris' random throws that aren't near the receiver. Dave Stala actually led the Ticat receivers with four catches for 62 yards. No catches for wide receiver Simon Giguere which is problematic and only one catch for Chris Williams, although that was for 52 yards and he did return a punt for TD to break the league record in only nine games. Fantuz only caught 2 passes for 22 yards which isn't good enough considering there were 30 pass attempts.
Ray had a much better game passing, with 32 completions out of 45 attempts for 375 yards and a TD. Chad Owens roasted the Cats with 11 catches for 176 yards. Doesn't really say a lot for the Ticat secondary or the pass rush, which went sackless.
Chevon Walker did have an excellent game in his return from injury, with 111 yards on only 14 rushes. No pass receptions though which is almost a must for a running back in the CFL.
The Cats did find themselves ahead at the half and during the second half. Probably the turning point was when the Cats gave up a safety and then promptly a TD. I don't know if that has a name, but that's never good.
The Cats are now 3 and 6 heading back to Toronto. Right now they're behind the Riders for a cross-over playoff spot, where most observers certainly didn't expect the Cats to be at after Labour Day and also a game ahead of the Bombers for last place in the CFL. So much for the last season at Ivor Wynne.
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