Posted August 13, 20159 yr comment_142159 CFL news - Week 8 Edmonton at Montreal - Matt Nichols and James Franklin split reps this week at QB but Nichols ended up getting the bulk of the work. - "No regrets" was how it was phrased over the decision to gamble on 3rd and 4 over attempting a 48 yd. FG. Apparently, Shaw starts to get "iffy" in that range. Having said that, it's also reported that Grant Shaw has had a perfect start to 2015 making 15-of-15 field goals. That extends his streak to a career-high 21 consecutive FGs made as he hit his final 6 attempts last year. The Edmonton club record is held by Sean Fleming with the 10th longest streak in CFL history at 22 (Sep-Oct 2001). - Mike Reilly is still expected to be out another 3-5 weeks - No A. Bowman or Chad Simpson for the game - injured - Edmonton lost last week at BC after holding a 13-point lead and were outscored 9-0 in the final 15:00. The last time Edmonton failed to hold a 13+ point lead and not win was on Sep 28/13 vs Toronto. Last week was only the second time since 2008 the Esks’ have blown a 13+ point lead. - Edmonton is #1 in the CFL in forcing opponents into 2nd-&-long situations: 95 times in 138 second down situations. - Edmonton has forced at least 3 Turnovers in each of their last 5 games. Their defence has allowed no TDs in 49 opponent possessions at home; on the road 7 TDs allowed in 49 drives. - The Esks have allowed only one punt return of more than 16 yards and one kickoff return of greater than 30 yards all season. Montreal - released 3 players from its roster - kicker Sean Whyte, receiver Dobson Collins and linebacker Bryn Roy. - Montreal is winless away from home this year and 3-9 since 2014; however they return home this week to where they are 2-1 in 2015 and 8-4 under Coach Higgins (2014-15). All three of their road losses have been by 3 points or less. - If Rakeem Cato starts this game, that will make it 5 different QB starters for Montreal in each of their last 5 games vs. Edmonton (Calvillo, Neiswander, Smith, Crompton and Cato). - Rakeem Cato ranks #5 in the CFL in passer rating at 96.9 but his drive success (TD%) ranks only #9. The Als' Red Zone production ranks #9 in the CFL at just 45% (3-of-9 in last 3 games). Cato is 2-0 at home as a starter but 0-3 on the road. - Montreal is the best at converting on 3rd-&-1 this season making 9-of-11 tries. - Montreal has yet to record a defensive TD this season in a year where there have been 14 already. - S.J. Green is the only Montreal receiver in the Top 25 after seven weeks. He is #1 in the CFL with 539 yards on pace for a career-high 1,617 yards. He has 11 second down conversion catches and recorded career reception #400 last week going over the 6,000 yard mark. - On a per game basis, Montreal has run the ball more times than any other CFL club (21.3 times per game). - Montreal was +4 on turnovers in their first 4 games; they have been -5 in the last two contests.
August 13, 20159 yr comment_142251 Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 Barely an hour until kickoff and @7Bowman is sitting on the #Als bench in civvies. Looks like he's not playing, after all. Will update.
August 13, 20159 yr comment_142253 Losing looks second best on Esks coach Chris Jones. Rather than admit he made a mistake he points the finger at kicker Grant Shaw & says he might've missed. Jones just can't own up to it & admit he made a bonehead move. Losing still looks the best on Chamblin, though.
August 13, 20159 yr comment_142254 I worry about attending the Grey Cup this year and having to decide between rooting for Jones or Austin.
August 13, 20159 yr comment_142255 @DidierRDS: John Bowman is on the sidelines wearing jeans. He's a healthy scratch. #Alouettes #CFL
August 13, 20159 yr comment_142268 TSN... says Watkins and another Esk tied for first in CFL with 3 picks... what about Johnny Adams and his 4 picks?
August 13, 20159 yr comment_142271 good protection there by montreal gonna be in a pickle with nickel
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142273 TSN... says Watkins and another Esk tied for first in CFL with 3 picks... what about Johnny Adams and his 4 picks? Bomber players don't count
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142277 Cato showing the perils of a guy who can't or won't do much from the pocket. Perfect pass pro and he runs into a sack.
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142279 Cato showing the perils of a guy who can't or won't do much from the pocket. Perfect pass pro and he runs into a sack. To be fair, Willy has been guilty of this in the past as well. Guys with little mobility run into those problems just as often.
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142280 Cato showing the perils of a guy who can't or won't do much from the pocket. Perfect pass pro and he runs into a sack. To be fair, Willy has been guilty of this in the past as well. Guys with little mobility run into those problems just as often. I've never seen Willy bail out of a perfect pocket like I've seen Cato do a half dozen times already in this game.
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142281 @DidierRDS: All injured or scratched players are on the sidelines, except for one ... Michael Sam. #Alouettes
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142292 wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing?My guess is there was some type of conflict/fight between the two of them. I'd love it if the Bombers traded for Bowman. Bryant Turner for Bowman?
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142294 wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing? Sam is injured.....or more likely not in game shape.
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142299 any way to watch /listen to wpg rifles games? stream or internet radio?
August 14, 20159 yr comment_142300 wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing? Sam is injured.....or more likely not in game shape. matter of time before he's released
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