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QB Jake Dolegala to make first start as B.C. Lion vs. Elks
By 3Down Staff -August 10, 2024
Jake Dolegala will make his first start at quarterback for the B.C. Lions on Sunday.
The six-foot-seven, 242-pound passer joined the Lions in free agency this offseason after starting nine games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023. He completed 64.8 percent of his pass attempts for 2,641 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, going 2-7 as a starter after supplanting Mason Fine following a season-ending leg injury to Trevor Harris.
Dolegala will take over under centre after Vernon Adams Jr. went down with a right knee injury in their Week 9 loss to Winnipeg. The 32-year-old is expected to be out 'week-to-week' but remains on the active roster as the third quarterback to comply with CFL rules. He has completed 167-of-259 passes for 2,469 yards, 14 touchdowns, and six interceptions in eight games, adding 167 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.
Defensively, the Lions will have a couple of notable names back in the lineup, including defensive back Emmanuel Rugamba. After compiling 23 defensive tackles in six games at boundary halfback, the third-year pro will return to the strong-side linebacker spot he held in 2023 and bump Canadian Patrice Rene to a backup role.
Global defensive tackle Tibo Debaillie is also back in action after a chest injury, as Canadian Nathan Cherry (undisclosed) returns to the six-game injured list after just one week of live action. Rookie American defensive end Julian Falaniko will dress as a replacement for Amir Siddiqi (knee), who also heads to the six-game. Linebacker Jackson Taylor has been demoted to the practice squad.
Canadian receiver Jevon Cottoy makes his own return on the offensive side of the ball but will not get the start, listed behind American Ayden Eberhardt on the depth chart. Fellow CJFL product Kieran Poissant goes back to the practice roster as a result.
https://3downnation.com/2024/08/10/qb-jake-dolegala-to-make-first-start-as-b-c-lion-vs-elks/
Elks lose all their fullbacks to six-game injured list
By 3Down Staff -August 10, 2024
The Edmonton Elks will be without a single body at one of football's most unheralded positions on Sunday.
Both of Edmonton's fullbacks, Tanner Green (ankle) and Jacob Plamondon (elbow), went down in their Week 9 win over Saskatchewan and have since been added to the six-game injured list. The team was left without a replacement and will be unable to dress one this week.
The Elks will add a seventh offensive lineman to the mix in Hunter Steward in order to help fill the blocking role on offence, while rookie receiver Zach Mathis will make his CFL debut after being acquired in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick in the supplemental draft. Global linebacker Les Maruo will step in to plug a gap on special team with Canadian Josiah Schakel (groin) also going on the six-game.
Defensively, edge rusher Romeo McKnight (ankle) will sit out this week, having recorded seven tackles and two sacks in six games. Noah Taylor will get the start at defensive end, while defensive tackle DeMarcus Christmas will make his debut as an Elk in a rotational role.
https://3downnation.com/2024/08/10/elks-lose-all-their-fullbacks-to-six-game-injured-list/
I'm not surprised Maruo was picked up. Nor Christmas. Two quality and cheap guys. Either one was a bubble option here.
I hope they know Maruo can take a few snaps on D.
Huge significance for the Bombers if the Elks can pull off the victory. We need losses by BC, Sask, and Calgary to hold those teams back while we catch up.
This weekend, our bye week, Ottawa almost beat Sask getting a tie, the Argos did beat Calgary, and now we'd like the Elks to beat the Lions.
The Elks need this win even more than we do so they should be sufficiently motivated. We showed them the blueprint to follow by beating BC 25-0 in our last game. The Elks also got a break when BC's starting QB tweaked a knee and will miss the game.
We can help our own fortunes next week when we play the Lions again. Just win, baby!
I'm not sold on EDM's 4 NAT OL. I think BC's D will step up to help their weak QB. If anyone can quickly solve Ford, it's Campbell. No sense having all those great deep shot Rs if Ford can't throw deep.
Cottoy back, but not starting.
The game might come down to whether Leake can have another near-200Y game or not.
BC winning would help them more readily accept losing to us the next week. If they lose 2 in a row they'll start going into panic mode vs us.
Since VAJ is still dressing... what is the chance he comes in if Dolegala stinks up the joint early? Would make a great surprise.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 11, 2024, 08:22:36 AMI'm not sold on EDM's 4 NAT OL. I think BC's D will step up to help their weak QB. If anyone can quickly solve Ford, it's Campbell. No sense having all those great deep shot Rs if Ford can't throw deep.
Cottoy back, but not starting.
The game might come down to whether Leake can have another near-200Y game or not.
BC winning would help them more readily accept losing to us the next week. If they lose 2 in a row they'll start going into panic mode vs us.
Since VAJ is still dressing... what is the chance he comes in if Dolegala stinks up the joint early? Would make a great surprise.
I thought VA was the #3 this week and likely not dressing? I believe #2 is Chase Brice.
If the Elks can lay a blanket over the BC offense like we did, oh yeah, the panic will be in full bloom by the time they play us. I'm hoping for a big game from the Elks D.
I hope they get a decent crowd over in Victoria today.
GO ELKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 11, 2024, 08:22:36 AMSince VAJ is still dressing... what is the chance he comes in if Dolegala stinks up the joint early? Would make a great surprise.
He's not dressing is he? Just listed to fill out the roster. BC did sign a PR QB this week which to me means several weeks with no VAJ.
Indeed friends. Go Elks Go. It will be a close game. Should be very entertaining.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 01:34:57 PMI hope they get a decent crowd over in Victoria today.
GO ELKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I read a while ago, that the game sold out in an hour, and more seats might be added.
@ 1 - 7 on the season the Elks are fighting for their jobs and any hope of a playoff game. If they lose today they will have the worst win / loss in the CFL and I'd expect more big changes. This includes coaches going into 2025.
I wonder how the sale of Elks is preceding and what influence that may have on many issues.
Quote from: markf on August 11, 2024, 04:53:47 PMI read a while ago, that the game sold out in an hour, and more seats might be added.
Any idea what the capacity is for today?
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 01:34:57 PMI hope they get a decent crowd over in Victoria today.
GO ELKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sort of lost track on this game being played in Victoria. What stadium is in Victoria and what is the seating capacity? I must admit I never knew there was a large enough venu in Victoria for a CFL game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 01:34:57 PMI hope they get a decent crowd over in Victoria today.
GO ELKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd be surprised if there is a big crowd in Victoria today since the game is in Edmonton.
The Victoria game is Aug 31 when Ottawa visits and there should be 14000 in attendance.
Quote from: BBRT on August 11, 2024, 05:00:18 PMSort of lost track on this game being played in Victoria. What stadium is in Victoria and what is the seating capacity? I must admit I never knew there was a large enough venu in Victoria for a CFL game.
I may have been incorrect. I could have sworn this was the game in Victoria.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 04:56:07 PMAny idea what the capacity is for today?
" In a press release, the Lions said that they're "exploring potential capacity increases" to allow for more fans to attend the game. The original plan called for Royal Athletic Park's capacity to be expanded to hold 14,000 fans."
" The B.C. Lions have released fresh party zone tickets for this year's Touchdown Pacific game in Victoria, B.C. after the inital wave of 14,000 sold out in under an hour last week."
Not sure of "party zone" capacity.
So august 31.
Yesterday, BC Lions & BC Ferries announced that the last ferry from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen on August 31 will depart at 10pm instead of 9pm. It gives those in attendance from the Lower Mainland an extra hour to play with.
I am putting my trust in Harbour Air to get me there and back.
Unless the lions have adjusted their offence to include some semblance of running game this one could be stolen by the Elks.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 11, 2024, 07:16:46 PMUnless the lions have adjusted their offence to include some semblance of running game this one could be stolen by the Elks.
Could happen under Dolegala, they'll have to use whatever works.
If not having VA for a few games forces them to create / sustain a running game it could be a blessing in disguise. They aren't going to win in the playoffs outside with just VA slinging it.
Stanback is decent RB - they just need to use him consistently
Quote from: The Zipp on August 11, 2024, 08:39:50 PMIf not having VA for a few games forces them to create / sustain a running game it could be a blessing in disguise. They aren't going to win in the playoffs outside with just VA slinging it.
Stanback is decent RB - they just need to use him consistently
big question is if the OL can consistently make the holes for a RB?
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 11, 2024, 08:43:53 PMbig question is if the OL can consistently make the holes for a RB?
Bigger question is whether the OC decides to use the running game. Lions have been a passing team for a few years and tend to ignore the run game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 08:57:50 PMBigger question is whether the OC decides to use the running game. Lions have been a passing team for a few years and tend to ignore the run game.
Well. I have seen dolegala play QB and unless he has improved drastically - they need a running game.
Usually the Hoggies like run blocking so if they add that into their playbook I think they can do it.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on August 11, 2024, 07:12:24 PMYesterday, BC Lions & BC Ferries announced that the last ferry from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen on August 31 will depart at 10pm instead of 9pm. It gives those in attendance from the Lower Mainland an extra hour to play with.
I am putting my trust in Harbour Air to get me there and back.
Smart choice.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 11, 2024, 09:02:25 PMWell. I have seen dolegala play QB and unless he has improved drastically - they need a running game.
Usually the Hoggies like run blocking so if they add that into their playbook I think they can do it.
Recall if ye must how Dolegala beat the Bombers in last year's LDC.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 11, 2024, 07:16:46 PMUnless the lions have adjusted their offence to include some semblance of running game this one could be stolen by the Elks.
I wouldn't consider it stealing. I consider the Elks favourites with VAJ out.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 11, 2024, 09:21:58 PMRecall if ye must how Dolegala beat the Bombers in last year's LDC.
Anything can happen in the LDC...it's an anomaly
Here we go. Go Elks!
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 08:57:50 PMBigger question is whether the OC decides to use the running game. Lions have been a passing team for a few years and tend to ignore the run game.
If the Lions are relying on Dolegala's arm, they're dead. Heck, they didn't do so well last game with Adam's arm!!
EE D looking suspect to start.
Elks defense looks like they spent the week at West Edmonton Mall celebrating the big win.
Lions made that look real EZ.
I expected better from the Elks D. Disappointing start to this one.
Lions had 4 first downs on their opening drive. That seems significant for some reason.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on August 11, 2024, 11:25:20 PMLions had 4 first downs on their opening drive. That seems significant for some reason.
Well, they know they aren't playing against our D.
Brutal from Boris. Could be close to the end for him.
We'll see if Beaulieau comes back for BC. The only safety they have listed tonight, a 2024 draft pick.
Boris the coach killer strikes again.
The Elks have to force BC into throwing the ball.
What a ridiculous one-handed catch by Hatcher.
Hahah Gary Peters got wrecked at the end of that run too.
Very nice. Would be a tie game if not for Bede.
TOUCHDOWN ELKS
Campbell tries to be the smartest guy in the room. Fails.
What a dumb call by Campbell.
Coaches must have told Lions D tackling is optional tonight.
hope Ford pans out.so far two games... pretty good.
TOUCHDOWN ELKS
WELL DONE CHAPS
Campbell with yet another super head scratcher decision. His he in space land again?
15-10 Elks. I like it!
Quote from: J5V on August 11, 2024, 11:48:24 PMWhat a dumb call by Campbell.
He is so weird with in game calls.
Anderson having a nice game for the Elks.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 11, 2024, 04:15:59 PMIndeed friends. Go Elks Go. It will be a close game. Should be very entertaining.
hoping so as the Al/Cats game was a bit of a dog
Tre Ford can't take too many of those.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on August 12, 2024, 12:09:00 AMTre Ford can't take too many of those.
BC is starting to lose it. Not a disciplined team.
Trey ford got smacked - he needs to get rid of the ball and not think he can out scramble everyone all of the time.
He got his shoulder and glanced up - initially I thought his finger hooked the facemask but I guess not
If Tre Ford is out the Elks are done.
That Williams for BC looks like a burner.
Dolegala isn't beating anyone with that arm.
Being a qb is not a painless endeavour. Dolegala got smacked on that attempt
Ford not back in...
Quote from: The Zipp on August 12, 2024, 12:15:22 AMBeing a qb is not a painless endeavour. Dolegala got smacked on that attempt
Ford not back in...
He looks like he's going to be okay though.
Make this Bede ...
Good first half for the Elks. Seed of doubt sprouting on the BC side. That's 10 points scored for BC in a game and a half.
Tre got hammered into the turf by a big, heavy lineman there. That had to hurt a lot.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 12, 2024, 12:11:07 AMTrey ford got smacked - he needs to get rid of the ball and not think he can out scramble everyone all of the time.
He sure did. He got crushed! Both QBs taking some punishment that half.
Tre Ford is out. Will not play this second half. MBT in at QB.
If MBT is in, the elks are doomed!!
I do not enjoy watching bethel Thompson play.
Hope the elks continue to run the ball.
Darn. No trey ford.
6/6 and got hurt - likely ribs
Edmonton fans: we weren't booing you for three straight weeks. We were saying boo-thal.
BC is keying on Leake now that Ford is out. MBT is going to have to do this with his arm.
Second starter in the secondary down for BC tonight. They only dressed 6, so if Lee can't go they'll have to go with their backup strong side linebacker, I guess.
There is the MBT we know and love
2 Edmonton recievers next to each other and picked.
2nd and two and McLeod ends up throwing a 45 yard pass off his back foot 10 yards deep in the end zone. I think we know why you're 1-7.
Edmonton fans: we weren't actually saying boo-thal, we were saying boo.
Quote from: dd on August 12, 2024, 12:41:47 AMIf MBT is in, the elks are doomed!!
MBT doing what he does best, turn the ball over in the red zone and lose football games!!
Quote from: The Zipp on August 12, 2024, 12:51:06 AMThere is the MBT we know and love
2 Edmonton recievers next to each other and picked.
Two Edmonton receivers and one BC defender and the BC defender comes up with the ball? That shouldn't happen.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on August 12, 2024, 12:51:33 AM2nd and two and McLeod ends up throwing a 45 yard pass off his back foot 10 yards deep in the end zone. I think we know why you're 1-7.
He is just dreadful. Just hand the ball off you goofball, take the points, win the game. It's a simple formula.
Dolegala playing smart football, take the short passes, chip away, move the ball.
MBT is just a loser QB. What a dunce.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 11, 2024, 08:39:50 PMIf not having VA for a few games forces them to create / sustain a running game it could be a blessing in disguise. They aren't going to win in the playoffs outside with just VA slinging it.
Stanback is decent RB - they just need to use him consistently
Stanback is being used...and it's working
Lions suffering more injuries.
I don't know why Edmonton doesn't use prukop on 2nd and 2 like we use Strev. He is just as good
Edmonton's plan to run half their short yardage in shotgun finally burns them.
Suitor keeps pumping Dolegala but it's not working.
Quote from: J5V on August 12, 2024, 01:05:56 AMSuitor keeps pumping Dolegala but it's not working.
"He doesn't just have a strong arm, he can run too!"
Jones having a nice game.
Now BC is just teeing off on MBT. He'll do something stupid soon.
Quote from: J5V on August 12, 2024, 01:08:35 AMNow BC is just teeing off on MBT. He'll do something stupid soon.
You can count on that!!
Punter taking one for the team!!
Lots of stupidity on both sides of the ball.
MBT needs to stop forcing the ball. Take what the defense gives you and use lots of Leake.
BC is still hanging around and MBT needs to make something happen to ice this game......at least a FG
Gittens having a good game.
Quote from: Lincoln Locomotive on August 12, 2024, 01:23:36 AMBC is still hanging around and MBT needs to make something happen to ice this game......at least a FG
DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER!!
Wow! Rankin lucky to find his fumble there. TD Elks!
B.C. no 6 lee, not looking too interested in tackling today.
Very nice. 14 point lead with 5:30 left.
BC is not a good team.
good player but, I'm not sure leake can take this up the middle pounding game after game
Quote from: markf on August 12, 2024, 01:42:14 AMgood player but, I'm not sure leake can take this up the middle pounding game after game
I agree. Elks need Tre Ford back to keep the defense honest. With MBT in there the D can key on Leake.
another business decision by b.c. no 6.
Quote from: J5V on August 12, 2024, 01:36:01 AMBC is not a good team.
I think they're a decent team, just not the best team in the league.
BC has lost three in a row, scored 16 points in their last two games, and have given up 58.
Quote from: dd on August 12, 2024, 01:51:33 AMI think they're a decent team, just not the best team in the league.
Fair enough, but now they're suffering a lot of injuries and are really up against it.
BC losing as they should. Overrated!
Hopefully Ford is ok?
MBT is not the solution to anything.
Quote from: J5V on August 12, 2024, 01:53:27 AMFair enough, but now they're suffering a lot of injuries and are really up against it.
Ya I don't see them being competitive u til Adams comes back. We beat them next week and Then the riders and the west is going to be a dog fight !!
on to next week.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 11, 2024, 01:34:57 PMI hope they get a decent crowd over in Victoria today.
GO ELKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unless Edmonton moved time zones, the game was in Edmonton today! ;)
The BC "home" game in Victoria is vs Ottawa on August 31, the labour day long weekend.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 12, 2024, 12:51:06 AMThere is the MBT we know and love
2 Edmonton recievers next to each other and picked.
I'm not sure I've ever seen reverse double-coverage. 2 R against 1 DB, and then the DB makes the pick!!
I must say that Geno Lewis cost me big time in fantasy this week with a big fat ZERO. He is rotting away there. Maybe we can entice Gino over if we shed Lawler in '25...
It would have been better for BC to win. I'm not sure we can realistically end up #1 in the W. Maybe, but a long shot. So why not let BC run away with it? Sure, we want to win against them, but we should probably root for other W teams to lose to BC?
The problem with EDM winning is they are now only 1 win behind us!! We can get in even worse trouble if they get saved by Ford and start winning every game... especially because we haven't faced them yet. It was better when EDM was in the toilet with no hope.
Finishing 5th in the W is now back on the table. I think we finish #1, but we could just as easily finish #5. This is one wacky season, and the W is open to anyone who can take it.
BC shows once again that their winningness is all in their head. When they believe, they are near unstoppable. When they have doubt, they are no better than EDM. (Yes, even with VAJ.)
You dont want BC to run away with the division because that might result in them taking it easy at the end of the season.
They play the Riders in week 19 and the Bombers may need the Lions to win that one.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 12, 2024, 08:00:28 AMIt would have been better for BC to win. I'm not sure we can realistically end up #1 in the W. Maybe, but a long shot. So why not let BC run away with it? Sure, we want to win against them, but we should probably root for other W teams to lose to BC?
The problem with EDM winning is they are now only 1 win behind us!! We can get in even worse trouble if they get saved by Ford and start winning every game... especially because we haven't faced them yet. It was better when EDM was in the toilet with no hope.
Finishing 5th in the W is now back on the table. I think we finish #1, but we could just as easily finish #5. This is one wacky season, and the W is open to anyone who can take it.
BC shows once again that their winningness is all in their head. When they believe, they are near unstoppable. When they have doubt, they are no better than EDM. (Yes, even with VAJ.)
Just need to take care of business when we play Edmonton. With our poor start we don't have the luxury of sleeping through games - win them all and we will be fine. There is no reason to lose any more games this season. We play Montreal (the only team that is legit better) late in the season and they may be resting players. The LDC will be our biggest challenge, apart from that the games are all winnable
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 12, 2024, 08:00:28 AMThe problem with EDM winning is they are now only 1 win behind us!! We can get in even worse trouble if they get saved by Ford and start winning every game... especially because we haven't faced them yet. It was better when EDM was in the toilet with no hope.
Finishing 5th in the W is now back on the table. I think we finish #1, but we could just as easily finish #5. This is one wacky season, and the W is open to anyone who can take it.
Did you see the game? BC and the Elks don't scare me at all. Neither do Calgary and Sask.
The Elks have beaten an injured, questionable Sask team without their starting QB and an injury riddled BC team without their starting QB.
If we can't beat the Elks we don't deserve a playoff spot, simple as that. Ford, like VA, is not a big guy. He didn't even last two full games without getting crushed.
BC is getting a taste of what we went through with the injuries. Thankfully we are starting to get healthy again.
The West is wide open and a healthy Bomber team is going to be trouble for the rest of the teams in the league. I can very easily see us and Montreal playing bully ball again in the Grey Cup.
BC's lost to the 3 worst teams in the West in the last 3 weeks and they've looked terrible doing it. They aren't the top team that they looked like at the beginning of the season.
The Elks have won 2 in a row against the top 2 teams in the west. They aren't the free play on the Bingo card any more.
Quote from: TBURGESS on August 12, 2024, 02:37:54 PMBC's lost to the 3 worst teams in the West in the last 3 weeks and they've looked terrible doing it. They aren't the top team that they looked like at the beginning of the season.
The Elks have won 2 in a row against the top 2 teams in the west. They aren't the free play on the Bingo card any more.
It looks like Mtl. is in a class by themselves this year, in the end there will be one winner and eight losers. Doesn't matter how they get there, they'll have one game to pull off an upset and redeem their season and last year's GC loss. The odds are rather long they can achieve this but anything is possible.
Quote from: J5V on August 12, 2024, 01:25:22 PMDid you see the game? BC and the Elks don't scare me at all. Neither do Calgary and Sask.
EDM is getting better (slightly), but that's not the problem. The problem is they are starting to believe. They might now think they can win. Before they knew they couldn't, so they didn't. Belief/morale is probably around 30% of the game.
Just like when loser-crap-bottomfeeder-in-standings WPG beat BC and felt like the top of the world, so does EDM. In their minds they just beat the best-in-W (back out poser SSK for a moment), so they feel unstoppable. I purposely say it in such a provocative way because to EDM fans and players that is precisely how we look and how they feel. It's all about perspective.
Of course, we know we're right and they're wrong ;) ;) ;)
Quote from: TBURGESS on August 12, 2024, 02:37:54 PMThe Elks have won 2 in a row against the top 2 teams in the west. They aren't the free play on the Bingo card any more.
No, they are not. Our best hope is that teams rapidly figure out Ford and the blueprint is obvious for everyone to use. Hey, it worked last season. Ford is very one dimensional. And at the rate he's going with his constant dancing, he'll likely be long-term injured by that time anyhow.
I think we would beat EDM if we played them tomorrow (with fully healthy Ford), but it's no longer a cakewalk that you can just overlook and assume a W for.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 12, 2024, 03:46:08 PMIt looks like Mtl. is in a class by themselves this year, in the end there will be one winner and eight losers. Doesn't matter how they get there, they'll have one game to pull off an upset and redeem their season and last year's GC loss. The odds are rather long they can achieve this but anything is possible.
Nah, they are still kinda posers. They are a world-class D with an average O talent level but superb genius O coordination and planning.
You neuter their D the way teams that have done well against them have done: go all run and very short game. You make it so Dequoy and Ento have nothing to pick. The games MTL did poorly in Dequoy was invisible.
You need to stay on the field and score the WPG bully-ball way. We are actually built perfectly to fight MTL. When we end up in the cup together I expect a different result.
MTL O can be shut down. They are average. Their Rs are not great, except for maybe Philpot. Rambo is getting all the action from Alexander, but he's not Mack. Find a way to beat those hitch screens and find some solutions to fluster Cody. The new looks we were doing against BC might be effective. You basically have to out-chess Calvillo. Younger might crack the code where Hall did not...
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 13, 2024, 07:05:38 AMNah, they are still kinda posers. They are a world-class D with an average O talent level but superb genius O coordination and planning.
You neuter their D the way teams that have done well against them have done: go all run and very short game. You make it so Dequoy and Ento have nothing to pick. The games MTL did poorly in Dequoy was invisible.
You need to stay on the field and score the WPG bully-ball way. We are actually built perfectly to fight MTL. When we end up in the cup together I expect a different result.
MTL O can be shut down. They are average. Their Rs are not great, except for maybe Philpot. Rambo is getting all the action from Alexander, but he's not Mack. Find a way to beat those hitch screens and find some solutions to fluster Cody. The new looks we were doing against BC might be effective. You basically have to out-chess Calvillo. Younger might crack the code where Hall did not...
Philpot injured last game and it's bad enough that he's going for an MRI on his knee. They won't be the same team with him.