Official Game Day Thread - Hamilton at Winnipeg August 23, 2024

[theaardvark]

Still have 7 starters on the 6 gamre...

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Seven starters is a bit of a stretch and makes it seem worse than it is. 

Wolitarsky, Schoen, Lawson, Wilson, Neufeld and now Bighill are six legitimate starters (or were legitimate starters recently, at any rate).

A few caveats: Wilson has been hurt frequently and has missed more games than he's played over the last three years. No one is really pressing or hoping for Neufeld's return. Bighill hasn't actually missed a game yet so I guess we'll see. 

Out of all those guys, we miss Lawson the most probably followed by Schoen and Bighill.

[gobombersgo]

Still have 7 starters on the 6 gamre...

If all the injured players were healthy, 7 of them would not be starting right now.

The reality is the Bombers are close to fielding their ideal line-up - just missing Biggie, Schoen, Wilson and Woli.

[gobombersgo]

Seven starters is a bit of a stretch and makes it seem worse than it is. 

Wolitarsky, Schoen, Lawson, Wilson, Neufeld and now Bighill are six legitimate starters (or were legitimate starters recently, at any rate).

A few caveats: Wilson has been hurt frequently and has missed more games than he's played over the last three years. No one is really pressing or hoping for Neufeld's return. Bighill hasn't actually missed a game yet so I guess we'll see. 

Out of all those guys, we miss Lawson the most probably followed by Schoen and Bighill.

I don't see the loss of Lawson as big of issue now that the team isn't trying to start 10 Canadians and have replaced Lawson with an American. So, I see that as an upgrade.

However, if Lawson was healthy I would play him instead of Thomas but that would never happen this year. Maybe next season.

[gobombersgo]

QB Bo Levi Mitchell to start for Ticats, Taylor Powell placed on six-game injured list
By 3Down Staff -August 22, 2024

The CFL's leading passer will be back under centre for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night, even if they don't want him there.

Bo Levi Mitchell has been given the start against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after fellow quarterback Taylor Powell was placed on the six-game injured list with a concussion. The 34-year-old was benched early in Week 10 and replaced with Powell, but had to step in and play the majority of last week's game after his replacement was taken to hospital.

Through 10 games, Mitchell still leads the CFL in passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions. He has gone 237-of-348 for 2,816 yards, 19 majors, and 14 picks.

Rookie Harrison Frost will serve as the team's primary backup and Taulia Tagovailoa, brother of Miami Dolphins' QB Tua, will dress for the first time as the third-stringer.

Offensively, running back James Butler will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week and will be joined by right tackle Jordan Murray. Rookie Brendan Bordner returns from illness to step in at left tackle, bumping Quinton Barrow to the right side.

Canadian receiver Luther Hakunavanhu (head) has been placed on the six-game injured list and his backup Tyler Ternowski (head) will go on the one-game injured list. Brendan O'Leary-Orange will get the start in the slot, with American Dezmon Patmon dressing as insurance. Jordan Byrd will also suit up for the first time as the team's returner.

Defensively, Richard Leonard will bump over to field halfback following the release of Kenneth George and Will Sunderland will start at corner, with Canadian Siriman Harrison Bagayogo dressing as insurance. Canadian defensive lineman Benoit Marion also returns to the lineup.

Special teams standout Carthell Flowers-Lloyd will be a healthy scratch and linebacker Ray Wilborn has been demoted to the practice roster. Canadian rookie Daniel Bell (head) will spend the week on the one-game injured list.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-8) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, August 23 at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2024/08/22/qb-bo-levi-mitchell-to-start-for-ticats-taylor-powell-placed-on-six-game-injured-list/

[Blueforlife]

Wow the Cats have so much change.  Time to eat.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Seven starters is a bit of a stretch and makes it seem worse than it is. 

Wolitarsky, Schoen, Lawson, Wilson, Neufeld and now Bighill are six legitimate starters (or were legitimate starters recently, at any rate).

A few caveats: Wilson has been hurt frequently and has missed more games than he's played over the last three years. No one is really pressing or hoping for Neufeld's return. Bighill hasn't actually missed a game yet so I guess we'll see. 

Out of all those guys, we miss Lawson the most probably followed by Schoen and Bighill.

Schoen is by far the biggest miss! Lawson over Schoen is blasphemy!

Schoen #1 Lawson #2 Bighill #3 Wilson

[gobombersgo]

Schoen is by far the biggest miss! Lawson over Schoen is blasphemy!

Schoen #1 Lawson #2 Bighill #3 Wilson

I agree Goldie that Lawson is a good Canadian player however he can be replaced by higher talented American if the Bombers work the roster properly.

[Blue In BC]

I agree Goldie that Lawson is a good Canadian player however he can be replaced by higher talented American if the Bombers work the roster properly.

Except Lawson would probably be starting  ahead of Thomas or at the very least taking reps away from him.

Also Parker was the starting CB but Bonds would be difficult to bench.

[gobombersgo]

Except Lawson would probably be starting  ahead of Thomas or at the very least taking reps away from him.

Also Parker was the starting CB but Bonds would be difficult to bench.

There is no way O'Shea would have stared Lawson ahead of Thomas. Only way vets get replaced is by injury or free agency.

[dd]

Wow, Butler sits again?? I don't get this. Their passing attack is horrible, I would be running the ball to chew up the clock and keep our O off the field. So 2 and outs it is, ok milanovich, and you wonder why you lose so much?!?

[Jesse]

There is no way O'Shea would have stared Lawson ahead of Thomas. Only way vets get replaced is by injury or free agency.

"Starting"is a meaningless term. Lawson would have played more reps than Jake had he been healthy, imo.

[TecnoGenius]

Adam Bighill goes to the injured list. Shayne Gauthier assumes the starting LB role.
FB Bailey Feltmate returns

I knew they'd stick with Gauthier.  Maybe if we had a MLB option with more starts under his belt, or more years, we'd start another IMP.  But given the backups, Gauthier is the best bet.

He looked very nervous on the sidelines getting his instructions when coming in last game.  Hope he chills out.

Feltmate returning is huge.  Back to our normal, common TE sets and misdirection!

[DM83]

I think Gauthier is a run stopper and does well between the tackles.  I don't think he. Can go sideline to sideline.  However without any running backs for Hamilton, he doesn't need to.  If Bo is going to throw all the time, it isn't a recipe for success the way Bombers defense has been playing.  Good luck Bo!

[Big Daddy]

Schoen is by far the biggest miss! Lawson over Schoen is blasphemy!

Schoen #1 Lawson #2 Bighill #3 Wilson

Can't argue with you Goldie - Schoen is a huge loss for the season.  Only loss we've had so far for any extended time that compares is Lawler - if he was out for the season then it's between the two.  Thankfully Lawler is back. 

I sure wish Schoen was back for the back half of the season as well.  Our biggest loss for sure.