looks like Sask will be resting some players
is the sell out streak in jeopardy?
DT via Jamie Nye
Jake Maier getting first teams reps. Harris is not in uniform today.
The sell out streak was always in jeopardy as the weather turned. And the play on the field hasn't been helping.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on October 13, 2025, 06:57:42 PMDT via Jamie Nye
Jake Maier getting first teams reps. Harris is not in uniform today.
Ya I thought Harris would get the first quarter to stay sharp , we ll see
We often have more trouble with the backup QB than the starter. If we can't win this game it will be another head scratcher.
Jake Maier
Total
82 1047 1540 12025 62 40 7.8
62 td passes 40 interceptions.
Good opportunity for the defence to win the game.
Quote from: The Zipp on October 13, 2025, 06:46:43 PMlooks like Sask will be resting some players
is the sell out streak in jeopardy?
Fridays game will sell out.
There are about 220 tickets showing available with most of those singles or 3 seats together (which are harder to sell).
The Montreal game has about 800 tickets available so that should sell out as well.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 13, 2025, 08:43:39 PMFridays game will sell out.
There are about 220 tickets showing available with most of those singles or 3 seats together (which are harder to sell).
The Montreal game has about 800 tickets available so that should sell out as well.
Also might help that the Bombers more likely won't have a playoff game (ONLY IN GREY CUP)
Hopefully we have a gameplan for this one. Is it possible that Hogan is even more predicable in his playcalling than Buck was?
Right now coaching is hurting this team.
Why aren't we practising today? We have to get it right this game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 13, 2025, 09:34:41 PMWhy aren't we practising today? We have to get it right this game.
Because rest makes perfect.
Seriously though, it's thanksgiving. Whatever.
Quote from: Jesse on October 13, 2025, 09:38:08 PMBecause rest makes perfect.
Seriously though, it's thanksgiving. Whatever.
Riders practised today. I realize they have a travel day but they are in 1st place and we're in 4th place. We weren't prepared for the game against the Elks with a short practice week coming off a bye.
Jamie Nye @jamienye
Players either not participating with 1st unit offence: Ouellette, Hardrick, Ferland, Harris, K Johnson, Meyers, Emilus, KSB
On defence good to see Jaxon Ford, Lokombo and Campbell all doing some work.
It appears a lot more offence than defence being rested
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Quote from: Blue In BC on October 13, 2025, 10:16:32 PMRiders practised today. I realize they have a travel day but they are in 1st place and we're in 4th place. We weren't prepared for the game against the Elks with a short practice week coming off a bye.
they played friday, we played saturday. i expect we will practice tomorrow
Quote from: Pete on October 13, 2025, 09:24:55 PMHopefully we have a gameplan for this one. Is it possible that Hogan is even more predicable in his playcalling than Buck was?
Right now coaching is hurting this team.
I have pondered this for some time. Is it that we have a bad OC or rather we lack the talent to implement what the OC's game plan happens to be? IMHO it may be a little bit of both, however I am leaning toward an overall lack of talent as our major issue.
Quote from: BBRT on October 13, 2025, 11:47:47 PMI have pondered this for some time. Is it that we have a bad OC or rather we lack the talent to implement what the OC's game plan happens to be? IMHO it may be a little bit of both, however I am leaning toward an overall lack of talent as our major issue.
I think it's both.our OC shouldn't have been hired and our talent shelves are greatly depleted-receiver, O line and DT
Quote from: The Zipp on October 13, 2025, 10:41:31 PMthey played friday, we played saturday. i expect we will practice tomorrow
I know that but they also won their game and we got embarrassed while playing badly.
Quote from: dd on October 13, 2025, 11:51:38 PMI think it's both.our OC shouldn't have been hired and our talent shelves are greatly depleted-receiver, O line and DT
Our receivers are above average when healthy
OL is average with some bad games, couple good ones. DT needs depth refresh and one baller
We will be ready for this one and will rebound.
Quote from: BBRT on October 13, 2025, 11:47:47 PMI have pondered this for some time. Is it that we have a bad OC or rather we lack the talent to implement what the OC's game plan happens to be? IMHO it may be a little bit of both, however I am leaning toward an overall lack of talent as our major issue.
the thing is a good oc will tailor his schemes to maximize the effectiveness of the talent he has. Sure longer term he can ask gm to obtain certain types of players but right now with the current oline and receivers it hasn't been great
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 13, 2025, 11:52:04 PMI know that but they also won their game and we got embarrassed while playing badly.
none of that is factored into the practice schedule. it perhaps should be but it doesn't.
the lack of practice hours is a contributing factor to poor play and increased penalties. there is a huge difference between what CFL and NFL players can practice.
According to the Regina Leader Post Maier will be starting against the Bombers instead of Harris, and Oulette, Milligan, Sayles, Hardrick and four receiver starters will be out of the line-up as well.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/other/maier-other-backups-to-play-as-roughriders-visit-winnipeg/ar-AA1OotFW?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=53b7b3c68d8f4bf58f27924f8f33e4bc&ei=5
Maier isn't the only backup expected to play this week but other positions on Saskatchewan's offence could look different on Friday night as it appears running back A.J. Ouellette will be given the game off with Mario Anderson and Thomas Bertrand-Hudon expected to handle ball-carrying duties.
With American receivers KeeSean Johnson and Dohnte Meyers dealing with injuries, Shawn Bane Jr. and Joe Robustelli could draw in as starters while Canadians Samuel Emilus and Kian Schaffer-Baker could potentially sit as well. On Day 1 of practice, Ajou Ajou and Dhel Duncan-Busby got plenty of reps with the starters on Monday alongside Tommy Nield.
And along the offensive line, it appears Darius Washington could be in for Jermarcus Hardrick at right tackle while Braydon Noll could make his first career start at centre for Logan Ferland.
Defensively, it appears Saskatchewan's lineup won't look much different than it did a week ago although it appears players like halfback Rolan Milligan and cornerback Marcus Sayles could get a week off.
While this may make it a bit of an easier game for the Bombers, after last week the team really needs to get its own house in order and focus on getting the win.
We might not have the extra yards that Vaval gives us on returns if he is injured. Also, the Riders will still have a formidable front 7 on D and both Zach and Brady need better blocking to get the space to operate. Receivers will need to step up, especially if Demski can"t play or is limited. The Bomber D should do ok.