Let's keep this party rolling and a Als win here keeps the EEs at bay behind us.
Is Ford back yet?
Aug 25 Als Depth Chart.jpg
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 24, 2024, 10:41:38 AMLet's keep this party rolling and a Als win here keeps the EEs at bay behind us.
Is Ford back yet?
Doesn't look like it. He was limited all week at practice and is listed as "Doubtful" on the injury report.
The Elks haven't posted their depth chart on their website yet.
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All-star REC Austin Mack, QB Cody Fajardo return to Alouettes' starting lineup vs. Elks
By 3Down Staff -August 24, 2024
One of the most potent duos of the 2023 CFL seasons will be back in action on Sunday in Montreal.
All-star receiver Austin Mack, who returned to the team earlier this week after a stint with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, will be in the starting lineup against the Edmonton Elks and will be joined by his quarterback Cody Fajardo, who is making his return from injury.
Mack recorded 78 receptions for 1,154 yards and four touchdowns with the Alouettes in 2023 — most of it courtesy of Fajardo. He was a key part of the Als' CFL championship run, making 13 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns, including a 104-yard performance in the Grey Cup.
Fajardo was the MVP of that game in his first season in Montreal and was off to a hot start in 2024, before missing the last four games with a hamstring injury. Through the first six contests, he threw for 1,636 yards, 10 touchdowns, and only four interceptions.
Davis Alexander, who has thrown for 972 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception while steering the Alouettes to four victories, will once again serve as the team's backup. American receiver Reggie White Jr. has been demoted to the practice roster to make room for Mack.
Defensively, the surprise move is the relegation of veteran cornerback Nafees Lyon to the practice squad. In seven starts this season, the 27-year-old has recorded 25 defensive tackles and an interception. Dionte Ruffin will take over at boundary corner, with Bryce Cosby moving to field halfback and Titus Wall garnering his first start of the season at strong-side linebacker.
Among the other moves, American linebacker Bryce Notree will be a healthy scratch and Canadian defensive back Tysen-Otis Copeland (abdomen) has been placed on the six-game injured list. Canadian defensive end Anthony Federico, American linebacker K.D. Davis, and American offensive lineman Donny Ventrelli will all draw into the lineup in depth roles.
The Montreal Alouettes (9-1) will host the Edmonton Elks (3-7) on Sunday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2024/08/24/all-star-rec-austin-mack-qb-cody-fajardo-return-to-alouettes-starting-lineup-vs-elks/
RB Kevin Brown returns, Javon Leake out for Elks in Montreal
By 3Down Staff -August 24, 2024
The Edmonton Elks will have a shake-up in the backfield when they take on the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday.
Electric running back and returner Javon Leake (hip) has been placed on the injured list this week after going down early in last week's rout of Hamilton. The CFL's reigning Most Outstanding Special Teams Player has established himself as a weapon on offence while starting the last three games, carrying the ball 60 times for 398 yards and five touchdowns. He has also added 20 receptions for 161 yards.
Fortunately for the Elks, starting running back Kevin Brown is ready to return to the lineup after sitting out the past few weeks with a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old has rushed 54 times for 221 yards while catching 21 passes for 132 yards in seven games this season, but had a breakout 2023 in which he ran for 1,141 yards and four touchdowns.
Defensively, the team will be without veteran safety Loucheiz Purifoy (thigh). The 31-year-old has notched 27 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, a sack, and an interception in nine games this year. Derrick Moncrief is expected to roll over the top to free safety, while Leon O'Neal Jr. steps back in at strong-side linebacker.
Also missing from the lineup this week are offensive lineman Phil Grohovac (chest) and defensive back Jake Taylor (head). Jakub Szott will step in as the seventh o-lineman, while American DB J.J. Ross dresses for the first time and Canadian DB Jeremie Dominique also comes in as insurance.
Canadian quarterback Tre Ford (chest) was limited all week in practice and will sit out a second straight game, with McLeod Bethel-Thompson continuing to start under centre.
The Edmonton Elks (3-7) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (9-1) on Sunday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2024/08/24/rb-kevin-brown-returns-javon-leake-out-for-elks-in-montreal/
This will be a tough one for Edmonton - no leake, no Ford..a very strong Als team wearing some sweet jerseys.
The games against Calgary for Edmonton are going to be massive in the standings. Hopefully Leake and Ford will be back for them. I am thinking Calgary is gonna be the last place team in the west.
Great jerseys
Get your popcorn it is chatty Cathy Lapo. :D
Take a drink everytime Lapo says "it is what we call..."
Hopefully Jar Jar Doe makes an appearance.
Weak call on Mack to start. Refs are laundry happy already.
One handed catch Lapo. Get ur eyes checked.
Als run D suspect!
TOUCHDOWN EEs
Geno Lewis
Yup. Elks kicking the little birdies butts so far.
als defence looking lost
How bad of a head coach was Chris Jones ??
Very bad...
Touchdown Elks. Als overrated BS.
MBT looking like Rickey Ray out there. 14-3 Elks early.
Take those stupid horns and shove em up your.......
Fajardo and Mack not exactly killing it so far.
Cody running for his life. He's going to get hurt again if he keeps doing that. I guess he had to test his hamstring sooner or later. Looks okay.
Gino remembered the ambulances coming on the field and says "no thanks" those yards aren't worth it
Geno Lewis with the aligator arms on that one. lol
Quote from: The Zipp on August 25, 2024, 11:54:41 PMGino remembered the ambulances coming on the field and says "no thanks" those yards aren't worth it
LMAO! Tru dat!
Quote from: The Zipp on August 25, 2024, 11:54:41 PMGino remembered the ambulances coming on the field and says "no thanks" those yards aren't worth it
MBT wasn't having it though. Chewing out Geno for pulling up on his route.
Bad Cody today...
Mack ran into defender
That view of the command centre reminds me of "the tv studio" on sctv.
Maybe not PI but might be IC except you can't challenge IC.
Quote from: J5V on August 25, 2024, 11:59:43 PMMaybe not PI but might be IC except you can't challenge IC.
Can't challenge for that. Very close to being in the 5 yard zone
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 12:01:51 AMCan't challenge for that. Very close to being in the 5 yard zone
Yes, Bingo! Good call. Hit him right at the edge of the 5 yard zone
Edmonton is for real.
Did LaPolice really just say that when the rest of the guys go to McDonald's Rankin studies the playbook and that's why they like him? Hahahaha okay, then.
Huge here, play 3rd and super short?
Prukop time. Nope kick a FG
tricky Jarious Lol
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on August 26, 2024, 12:10:19 AMDid LaPolice really just say that when the rest of the guys go to McDonald's Rankin studies the playbook and that's why they like him? Hahahaha okay, then.
I have kinda tuned Lapo out - it's easy to do
Most credit for Elks turnaround. Goes to Boris Bede
Quote from: markf on August 26, 2024, 12:23:52 AMMost credit for Elks turnaround. Goes to Boris Bede
LMAO! "Boris the Coach Killer!"
Quote from: markf on August 26, 2024, 12:23:52 AMMost credit for Elks turnaround. Goes to Boris Bede
:D
Nice to see the Elks slam these birdies to the ground here... they need a preening!
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 12:41:06 AM:D
Nice to see the Elks slam these birdies to the ground here... they need a preening!
But now it's time for Al's to come back and win (better for the Bombers)
Spieker is a force
Kind of a late slam to ground on Fajardo
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 12:46:29 AMBut now it's time for Al's to come back and win (better for the Bombers)
You really think the Elks can catch the Bombers?
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 12:49:14 AMSpieker is a force
Kind of a late slam to ground on Fajardo
Not a fan of the EEs eh?
Sonny Wade never heard of him!
Can't hear you Sonny. Those god dam terrible horns pal.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 12:49:37 AMYou really think the Elks can catch the Bombers?
You never know - the 2 games against them will be huge but I don't want any chance. The west is wacky this year. I think Calgary is going to fall back and whither.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 12:51:59 AMSonny Wade never heard of him!
Yup. I was 18 years old. You may have been a little younger?
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 12:51:59 AMCan't hear you Sonny. Those god dam terrible horns pal.
Yeah, no kidding. Mindless drone of noise doesn't add anything to the game.
Think Austin Mack might have bulked up for the NFL.
Jason Maas must have read his guys the Riot Act at halftime. They're a different team so far.
Quote from: markf on August 26, 2024, 12:58:13 AMThink Austin Mack might have bulked up for the NFL.
He is near invisible tonight.
I'm not sure who ran into who there. CF certainly never backed off from contact.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 25, 2024, 11:09:05 PMGreat jerseys
Ya! Home run on those MTL alternate jerseys!! Most alternates are hot garbage, but these are superb. Maybe too much white for a home jersey, though...
I like the triangle logo, too. I assume that's a throwback in some way?
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 25, 2024, 11:14:08 PMPretty sure Cody's first "pass" was intentional grounding in the EZ = safety, no? The line judge who should have called it looked incredibly confused.
Spieker - quite the catch
Montreal coming out firing in second half, Edmonton can't answer the bell
I thought for sure he was OOB but nope, got the foot down. TD larkies.
Elks not stepping up.
Montreal D has woke up...
Jackson cannot find the ball.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 01:18:11 AMJackson cannot find the ball.
Tiny little shove by Rambo - didn't extend his arm but there was a bump. Perfectly dropped in ball too
Oh there we go, the real elks just showed up for the second half. Who were those guys in the first half?!?
3rd quarter net yards on offence:
Edmonton -2
Montreal 256
Jarious thinking with his heart and not head on that challenge
Jarius Jackson looks like a fool on that challenge, all huffy and upset and the ball was on the turf. Ha
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 12:22:44 AMI have kinda tuned Lapo out - it's easy to do
I actually really like these two as a broadcast crew. Lapo needs to cool his jets a bit, but he adds something to the game, for me. Much prefer him to Suitor.
Bede coach stand and say "I" lol
Quote from: pdirks67 on August 26, 2024, 01:29:57 AMI actually really like these two as a broadcast crew. Lapo needs to cool his jets a bit, but he adds something to the game, for me. Much prefer him to Suitor.
LaPo adds a lot, I agree. Lots of explanation and insight.
Huge drive for Edmonton here
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 01:48:22 AMHuge drive for Edmonton here
Fizzled out, Boris miss earlier was huge
What a ridiculous, embarrassing end zone. What is that?
Edmonton should have called their timeout there. Low % throw by the als
Useless throw
This is it!
Quote from: markf on August 25, 2024, 11:58:10 PMMack ran into defender
That view of the command centre reminds me of "the tv studio" on sctv.
Command center begins its programming day! Starring... Austin Mack. Cody Fajardo. Eugene Lewis. With special guest, Lapo!
Lovin' all the SCTV references lately. Gen-x/boomers represent!
Maas forgot to count 5 yards from LoS on that challenge... outside of 5 that would be DPI all day every day. And just like no-yards, which they almost never overturn, they aren't going to try to get the measurement precise.
Riders loss
BC loss
Edmonton loss
Blue Bombers win
That's a dream week for us.
Well
@The Zipp is happy and that is all that matters.
At least I went 4 for 4 in my picks
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 02:00:03 AMWell @The Zipp is happy and that is all that matters.
At least I went 4 for 4 in my picks
Love ya Goldie!!
Perfect week for the Big Blue!
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 02:03:14 AMLove ya Goldie!!
Perfect week for the Big Blue!
back at yah sir! Beauty week!
Bring on those Greenies!
I'm usually pretty optimistic so why do I feel like we're going to get screwed again in Regina? Hopefully it's just a ghosted image of those phantom calls from the last time we played there.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on August 26, 2024, 12:03:29 AMEdmonton is for real.
I don't know... haven't you noticed every team seems to have their day, and sometimes against teams that they 100% should lose to.
HAM had that 500Y 5TD game... We've clobbered BC. SSK has looked great at times. CGY beat BC. TOR/MTL have taken turns sucking. It's just that kind of year.
One thing is for sure, having the Ford fire under his butt has made MBT much better.
U of M grad Gavin Cobb is the kind of returner I'd hoped Cody Case could be but is not. His ELC with the Elks expires this off-season, a good chance for Kyle Walters to bring him back to Wpg.
Quote from: markf on August 26, 2024, 12:23:52 AMMost credit for Elks turnaround. Goes to Boris Bede
Haha... what if Bede was put up to missing all those FGs that day........ hmmm
Quote from: J5V on August 26, 2024, 02:07:16 AMI'm usually pretty optimistic so why do I feel like we're going to get screwed again in Regina? Hopefully it's just a ghosted image of those phantom calls from the last time we played there.
riders are getting those calls back at them this year. Or are they? lol
Last LDC was a very frustrating ending. The Bombers has so many chances to clinch that win and didn't. Referees sucked indeed from what I remember to.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 12:49:37 AMYou really think the Elks can catch the Bombers?
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 12:53:50 AMYou never know - the 2 games against them will be huge but I don't want any chance. The west is wacky this year. I think Calgary is going to fall back and whither.
You think we can take any West team lightly this season? Have you seen our 6GIR and our always-iffy O production?
A couple of Ls by us and a couple of Ws by EDM and we're basically tied. I think EDM is still the worst team in the W, but someone needs to remind EDM that! Right now they believe they can win, and thus they are dangerous. And they have two pretty decent QBs right now...
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 01:11:12 AMSpieker - quite the catch
Ya, I should have guessed Cody would have synergy with the GC Rs and not Rambo. I put Rambo in fantasy because of his past few weeks of being dominant, but Cody barely knows or notices him. Sigh.
Then again, I would never have guessed Spieker would be the fantasy vulture!
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 01:25:03 AMJarious thinking with his heart and not head on that challenge
Is "going through a receiver" not a thing anymore? Why didn't they call DPI? That INT-guy really disrupted a sitting-down MTL R.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 26, 2024, 01:08:30 AMYa! Home run on those MTL alternate jerseys!! Most alternates are hot garbage, but these are superb. Maybe too much white for a home jersey, though...
I like the triangle logo, too. I assume that's a throwback in some way?
From the 70's, maybe even early 80's
Quote from: pdirks67 on August 26, 2024, 01:29:57 AMI actually really like these two as a broadcast crew. Lapo needs to cool his jets a bit, but he adds something to the game, for me. Much prefer him to Suitor.
Yeah Suitor seems to have forgotten the clock stops on an incomplete pass in the last 3 minutes of the game! :D Maybe too distracted thinking about his man crush for Keith Urban!! :D ;)
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 26, 2024, 01:59:35 AMLovin' all the SCTV references lately. Gen-x/boomers represent!
Bob & Doug Mckenzie brothers. The Schmenge Ukrainian brothers... CLASSICS! :D Johnny Larue, Edith Prickley, Sammy Maudlin, Lola Heatherton, Mr Roarke (Da Boss!) & PATOO from Fantasy Island!! :D "WHEN YOU DRIVE A CORDOBA...FINE CORINTHIAN LEATHER!" ;) Loved that show. John Candy...may he rest in peace.
Quote from: J5V on August 26, 2024, 02:07:16 AMI'm usually pretty optimistic so why do I feel like we're going to get screwed again in Regina? Hopefully it's just a ghosted image of those phantom calls from the last time we played there.
Surely the ref-pickers will not allow #22 to ref that game! Hopefully not Proulx either. I like Proulx, but our last @SSK game left a bad taste in my mouth.
We will have the advantage of having maybe 1000 blue fans in the stands for LDC. You can't rip off WPG as badly when you'll start hearing clearly audible boos.
I think it'll be fine. I will hope for Major or Kroeker.
Kroeker appears to be one on the most skilled officials. I also like Proulx even though he has had a few seemingly missteps this season.
I was screaming at the screen near the end for EDM to keep dinking & dunking. ~17s left from their 19 and 3 shots? You don't throw into the EZ on MTL!! Holy, doesn't Jarius watch GCs and MTL's games?!
You aren't getting a ~25-30Y completion on Ento and Dequoy. You just aren't! Don't try! Look at how ground-pounding was winning the game for EDM and then they try to win by playing into MTL's biggest strength?
I'm not saying you have to only run there, but run + short game that was winning all night would have a far better shot of getting the W.
But I'm very happy with this outcome: got the pickem and East racks up another win for us!! WE'RE THE ONLY WEST TEAM TO WIN THIS WEEK BABY! 8)
I know it will never happen, but it would be interesting to allow teams to make a limited "No Ref" clause for home games. A list of either certain ref's they would allow, or an exclusion list of ref's they won't allow.
If the "no fly zone" for a certain ref/crew includes all teams homes stadia, kinda makes the leagues decision for them whether to fire a ref/crew...
Quote from: theaardvark on August 26, 2024, 03:23:17 PMI know it will never happen, but it would be interesting to allow teams to make a limited "No Ref" clause for home games. A list of either certain ref's they would allow, or an exclusion list of ref's they won't allow.
Great idea. Make it more like selecting a jury. Each team gets X vetoes (like X=1 or 2 or 3; even 1 might be enough). But it would apply to home and away games. Maybe exclude head-refs, as they are severely limited in number.
The 2 or 4 (or whatever) combined officials that are vetoed don't work that game.
Then we could exclude #22 from working any of our games the remainder of the season. I don't want to see that clown's face anywhere blue & gold again.
It also could help the league identify weak, bogus, or compromised officials: if 75% of the league vetoes #22, well then that should tell you something about #22! -- he shouldn't be working in the CFL!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 26, 2024, 01:08:30 AMYa! Home run on those MTL alternate jerseys!! Most alternates are hot garbage, but these are superb. Maybe too much white for a home jersey, though...
I like the triangle logo, too. I assume that's a throwback in some way?
I don't mind the white at home. It is like they are throwing up the white flag and surrendering at home, which is perfect. :)