GDT Ssk at Mtl, Sat Aug 2, 6:00PM

gobombersgo · August 01, 2025, 06:40:24 PM

gobombersgo · August 01, 2025, 06:40:37 PM

gobombersgo · August 01, 2025, 06:40:52 PM

Shawn Lemon to make 2025 CFL debut with Montreal Alouettes against Riders
By 3Down Staff -August 1, 2025

Veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon is set to make his season debut with the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday night.

The 36-year-old was recently reinstated by the CFL after serving an indefinite suspension for gambling on CFL games in 2021 while he was a member of the Calgary Stampeders, including one in which he played. He appealed the decision, which was upheld by an independent arbitrator after he played the first four games of the 2024 season.

Lemon also served a two-game suspension he was assessed in February 2025 for violating the league's drug policy. He tested positive for the banned substance Phentermine, a common weight-loss drug, and his appeal of the punishment was denied.

The six-foot, 248-pound defender first joined the Alouettes in 2023, helping the club win a Grey Cup. In 17 regular-season games for Montreal, he has recorded 32 defensive tackles, 10 sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and a defensive touchdown. Over 152 regular-season CFL games, he has recorded 243 defensive tackles, 102 sacks, 30 forced fumbles, and three interceptions.

Alexander Hollins will also make his season debut, starting at field-side slotback. The veteran receiver was released after participating in training camp with the Edmonton Elks.

The 28-year-old recorded 61 receptions for 937 yards with six touchdowns as a member of the B.C. Lions in 2024. The Yazoo City, Miss. native earned West Division all-star honours in 2023 after recording 78 receptions for 1,173 yards with nine touchdowns.

Dylan Wynn has also returned to the starting lineup after missing four games due to injury. The veteran defensive tackle has made four defensive tackles and one sack over three games this season.

The Alouettes have also placed star receiver Austin Mack on the one-game injured list and Canadian defensive back Nate Beauchemin on the six-game injured list.

The Montreal Alouettes (5-2) will host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-1) on Saturday, August 2 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Roughriders are coming off a 21-18 win over Edmonton, while the Alouettes completed a comeback victory over the Stampeders in Calgary.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 25 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 620 CKRM in Regina and TSN 690 in Montreal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/01/shawn-lemon-to-make-2025-cfl-debut-with-montreal-alouettes-against-riders/

gobombersgo · August 01, 2025, 06:41:01 PM

Starting offensive linemen Payton Collins, Zack Fry return for Saskatchewan Roughriders
By 3Down Staff -August 1, 2025

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have two starting offensive linemen back in the lineup when they take on the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday night.

Payton Collins, who missed the team's past six games due to a knee injury, will start at left tackle. The six-foot-seven, 301-pound native of Columbus, Ohio started the team's season-opening win over the Ottawa Redblacks. The rookie played 56 collegiate games at Eastern Kentucky University before turning pro.

Zack Fry will start at left guard after missing last week's win over the Edmonton Elks due to a head injury. The 24-year-old native of London, Ont. was originally a second-round pick in the 2022 CFL Draft out of Western University and has since played 22 regular-season CFL games with Saskatchewan.

The Riders have started nine different offensive linemen through seven games so far this season, including three each at left tackle and left guard. Despite this, the team is tied for fourth league-wide with nine sacks allowed on the year.

Saskatchewan has also moved Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to the six-game injured list. The native of Montreal, Que. has caught 20 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns over four games so far this season but suffered a knee injury this past week.

Tommy Nield will make his first start for the Riders in place of Emilus. The six-foot-three, 203-pound native of Guelph, Ont. signed with the team after a four-year run with the Toronto Argonauts, during which he caught 63 passes for 776 yards and two touchdowns to help the team win two Grey Cups. The 26-year-old was originally a fourth-round pick in the 2021 CFL Draft out of McMaster University.

The Riders have also placed Canadian defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore on the six-game injured list and rookie offensive lineman Darius Washington on the one-game injured list.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-1) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (5-2) on Saturday, August 2 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Roughriders are coming off a 21-18 win over Edmonton, while the Alouettes completed a comeback victory over the Stampeders in Calgary.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 25 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 620 CKRM in Regina and TSN 690 in Montreal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/01/starting-offensive-lineman-payton-collins-zack-fry-return-for-saskatchewan-roughriders/

gobombersgo · August 01, 2025, 10:47:13 PM

Shawn Lemon's first game back.

TecnoGenius · August 02, 2025, 06:58:23 AM

When on earth did MTL pick up Hollins? I thought he was couch sitting? How much $ did he command? Darn darn darn, he would have been a great pickup if Schoen is season-ended.

And MTL is starting him... plug & play, turnkey solution. They lose Mack, they get Hollins. Why can't we have nice things?

TecnoGenius · August 02, 2025, 07:09:05 AM

Very strange GD roster choices in MTL. Look at that stacked LB depth. You'd think their HC was MOS! Only 1 extra dressed DL. Very strange... they don't think SSK is gonna run??

And 3 backup OL. Very odd. But all are NAT, so I guess who cares.

They're doing the DNA trick with Spieker this week, "not starting" him. He's been their best REC this season. MTL just seems to keep making good RECs out of heretofore nobodies... Their whole line up is stout, except maybe Harris (who?). Them getting Hollins just seems like an embarrassment of riches. Rub it in, guys!

Uguak Wynn Oakman Berglund Lemon is one imposing DL. Good look Thor.

Boy it would be nice for us if MTL can pound those green goblins, even with "only" MBT at QB. If T.Harris takes a couple of pancakes from Uguak or Oakman, he may get his famous happy feet. Or Lemonated.

barbk · August 02, 2025, 11:21:30 PM

What happened to Thorpe elite defense? Riders 10 plays with 7 minutes of time and a TD. Can't stand that coach can you tell LOL

Pete · August 02, 2025, 11:40:30 PM

I dont get what rtp is anymore, sometimes they call any contact no matter how small and then they'll let it go.
I agree by the way that it shouldn't be but its often called

J5V · August 02, 2025, 11:45:35 PM

Quote from: barbk on August 02, 2025, 11:21:30 PMWhat happened to Thorpe elite defense? Riders 10 plays with 7 minutes of time and a TD. Can't stand that coach can you tell LOL

First series of a game always seems difficult to defend against as you just don't know what they're going to do. Once you see what their game plan is and what they've obviously been practicing all week you can make adjustments and things seem to settle down. That seems to be the case here as the Als D seems dialed in now.

My concern for this game is MBT. Going up against this Rider D is going to be a tough task for him.

J5V · August 02, 2025, 11:50:37 PM

Is Corey Mace looking a little porkier than usual? lol

Als down by two scores now. This is where MBT tries to force something and makes a big mistake. MBT just sucks.

The Als D is going to suffer mightily without Duquoy. There's the MBT pick, right on schedule.

GOLDMEMBER · August 03, 2025, 12:14:03 AM

MBT cont even complete. Simple out.

Tried to kill #3 with a high throw.

J5V · August 03, 2025, 12:26:05 AM

Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 03, 2025, 12:14:03 AMMBT cont even complete. Simple out.

Tried to kill #3 with a high throw.

Yeah, he's brutal. Should have been picked again. 8 of 15 for 53 yards and a pick at the half.

He has been responsible for killing lots of receivers with those crappy throws. I'd hate having to catch balls thrown by this guy.

Throw Long Bannatyne · August 03, 2025, 12:32:03 AM

Keep looking for the Riders weakness but it gets harder to find with every passing week. Harris is playing very well, Oullette is looking new and improved and their defense is killer. Coming into this year I thought it was their secondary, but with such a ferocious pass rush that's easy to cover up. Bombers will be legitimately challenged in their back to back with the Riders coming up shortly, wouldn't be surprised if they went 0-2.

J5V · August 03, 2025, 12:53:41 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 03, 2025, 12:32:03 AMKeep looking for the Riders weakness but it gets harder to find with every passing week. Harris is playing very well, Oullette is looking new and improved and their defense is killer. Coming into this year I thought it was their secondary, but with such a ferocious pass rush that's easy to cover up. Bombers will be legitimately challenged in their back to back with the Riders coming up shortly, wouldn't be surprised if they went 0-2.

I dunno. In July they looked shaky. They played Edmonton, BC, and Calgary. They narrowly beat BC and Edm by a combined 9 points and both those teams are dumpster fires. They lost to Calgary by 2 TDs. In this game, their first of August, they're playing an Als teams that's missing their star QB, Davis Alexander and their star safety, Antoine Dequoy. Who have they beat that wasn't a crappy team or a severely compromised team?