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Antoine Brooks Jr. to make first CFL start for Saskatchewan Roughriders against Calgary
By 3Down Staff -July 10, 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have tapped American defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. to make his first career CFL start on Friday night in place of an injured Tevaughn Campbell.
Brooks Jr. joined the Roughriders last season and spent almost the full year on the practice roster, dressing for one regular-season game. He started this season on the practice roster again but was promoted to the active roster last week, recording one defensive tackle and one interception.
The 27-year-old native of Lanham, Md. was a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played one season with the team before joining the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, helping the team win Super Bowl LVI. He then had stints with the Seattle Sea Dragons and Memphis Showboats before coming to the CFL.
Collegiately, Brooks Jr. was a two-time second-team All-Big Ten selection at the University of Maryland, where he recorded 237 total tackles, 29 tackles for loss, nine pass knockdowns, four interceptions, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Campbell, who Brooks Jr. is replacing in the starting lineup, didn't practice this week due to a groin injury and has been moved to the one-game injured list. The 32-year-old native of Scarborough, Ont. started Saskatchewan's first four games at cornerback, recording 12 defensive tackles, two interceptions, and one touchdown.
As expected, veteran quarterback Trevor Harris will return to the lineup this week after missing the last game before the bye with a head injury. However, the Riders' offence will be without the services of backup Canadian running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon (thigh) and starting American left guard Trevon Tate (shoulder) long-term, as both have been placed on the six-game injured list.
Former all-star running back Ka'Deem Carey will dress for his second game as a Rider behind CFL rushing leader A.J. Ouellette. Canadian Zack Fry will take over as left guard, with Noah Zerr dressed as the sixth man.
Fullback Albert Awachie (hip) and linebacker Melique Straker (thigh) both return to the field after injury absences. In corresponding moves, fullback Morgen Runge has been demoted to the practice roster, while quarterback Jack Coan will be a healthy scratch.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) will host the Calgary Stampeders (3-1) at Mosaic Stadium on Friday, July 11 with kickoff slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT. Calgary recorded a surprise upset win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week by a score of 37-16, while Saskatchewan was on a bye week.
The weather forecast calls for a high of 20 degrees with a 40 percent chance of showers and relatively little wind. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 770 CHQR in Calgary and 620 CKRM in Regina.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/10/antoine-brooks-jr-to-make-first-cfl-start-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-against-calgary/
First overall CFL draft pick Damien Alford to make first career start for Calgary Stampeders
By 3Down Staff -July 10, 2025
Damien Alford, the first overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, will make his first career start when the Calgary Stampeders visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night.
The six-foot-six, 224-pound target will start in place of Clark Barnes, who has been moved to the one-game injured list with an ankle injury he suffered last week against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Alford has recorded four catches for 65 yards and one touchdown over the first three regular-season games of his CFL career.
The 24-year-old native of Montreal, Que. played collegiately at Syracuse University and the University of Utah. He caught 67 passes for 1,291 yards and seven touchdowns over 46 total games and impressed scouts from both sides of the border with a 4.46-second forty-yard dash at the Big 12 pro day earlier this year.
Canadian defensive back Benjamin Labrosse (hamstring) and American running back Eno Benjamin (healthy scratch) have both been moved to the one-game injured list alongside Barnes.
Those three roster spots have been given to Canadian receiver Vyshonne Janusas, Canadian defensive back Kaylyn St-Cyr, and American return specialist Kaylon Horton. St-Cyr made nine special teams tackles over seven games last season, while Janusas was a fifth-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft.
Veteran linebacker Adam Bighill, who recently signed with the team, remains on the practice roster as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered last year as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The Calgary Stampeders (3-1) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) at Mosaic Stadium on Friday, July 11 with kickoff slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT. Calgary recorded a surprise upset win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week by a score of 37-16, while Saskatchewan was on a bye week.
The weather forecast calls for a high of 20 degrees with a 40 percent chance of showers and relatively little wind. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 770 CHQR in Calgary and 620 CKRM in Regina.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/10/first-overall-cfl-draft-pick-damien-alford-to-make-first-career-start-for-calgary-stampeders/
Start the Countdown to ouellette being injured.
Game delayed 45 minutes. Air quality.
Hopefully the players don't get sick!
Quote from: Waffler on July 12, 2025, 12:02:33 AMGame delayed 45 minutes. Air quality.
Boooo! But man it sure looks smokey there. Just like here last night. Stupid north wind!
in halifax for a little holiday - not sure how these sports fans do it who live here, any game in central or mountain time is sooo late. we are lucky to live in CSDT zone!!
Gonna be lots of whiners on the Rider forum about not getting back to their little town till 1am...
I wonder if tix sales will take a hit here. Almost certainly will impact butts in seats.
Smoke forecast site is saying it might not be under 10 until 10:30pm CDT (our time).
Riders just announced a further 30 min delay
Keep extending your PVR "stop time" settings!
EDIT: Sorry, riders just said the delay is unknown, and once the air is safe THEN they'll warm up THEN they'll play 30 mins later. So it could actually be something like a 10pm KO.
Now, I wonder who the delay will favor/hurt more, the visitor or the home team? Too bad fantasy/pickems is all locked in.
EDIT 2: Interesting, playnow still has the betting open, I guess they pay someone to watch for an actual game start.
Games delayed more than 3 hours will be cancelled. Clock is ticking.
Marcus Sayles being interviewed by Claire. He mentioned the latest-game-ever (when he was in WPG). Isn't that the one Strev started, and we narrowly lost right at the end? Didn't Fogg get a KRTD in that one? Great fun, even if a loss.
Edit: Lapo just remembered it, HAM@WPG.
Quote from: Jesse on July 12, 2025, 01:59:57 AMGames delayed more than 3 hours will be cancelled. Clock is ticking.
We're exactly halfway there. I'm sure it will start
EDIT:
Hmm, forecast site showing between 12:30-2:00 for it to reduce below 10. Word in Regina is there is no wind. That's not good.
3 hours will be 11pm at the latest... this might be tight. I wonder if the league can just say "good enough" like they sometimes seem to do. Have someone blow compressed air over the sensors @Mosaic to fudge the numbers!!
EDIT 2: I wonder if a dome would be able to play... air filters work on smoke?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 02:30:23 AMWe're exactly halfway there. I'm sure it will start
EDIT:
Hmm, forecast site showing between 12:30-2:00 for it to reduce below 10. Word in Regina is there is no wind. That's not good.
3 hours will be 11pm at the latest... this might be tight. I wonder if the league can just say "good enough" like they sometimes seem to do. Have someone blow compressed air over the sensors @Mosaic to fudge the numbers!!
EDIT 2: I wonder if a dome would be able to play... air filters work on smoke?
Merv 13 air filters work great for smoke, I built two box fan air filters for my home. A proven way to clean indoor air. Could it be done for a dome, not sure.
TSN cut away from the panel killing time to some Top-whatever show. I hope they don't change which channel is going to carry the game without notifying us.
How long will they wait till they cancel the game?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 12, 2025, 03:11:47 AMHow long will they wait till they cancel the game?
Read earlier in the (short) thread. 3 hours is the limit.
There is some debate on Rider forum whether the 30 mins player warmup is included in this 3 hours, though. As well as whether the CBA mandates 30 mins or whether they can shorten warm-up.
In any event, they'll ditch all the pre-game pageantry, as well as shorten the halftime. It'll be like super-fast warmup then straight to KO.
The Red Hot Blue Jays up 7-0, Valdi with his 1000 hit.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 12, 2025, 03:21:00 AMThe Red Hot Blue Jays up 1-0, Valdi with his 1000 hit.
Not CFL related, should be in offside forum
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 12, 2025, 03:23:21 AMNot CFL related, should be in offside forum
LOL, that's like when I say "that cop is speeding, he should get a ticket"
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 03:27:50 AMLOL, that's like when I say "that cop is speeding, he should get a ticket"
And they should didn't see the lights on lol
Bob Dylan says
The latter of law has no top or bottom
All posters need to follow forum rules imo
Anyone have an answer to that 30 min warmup dilemma? Because if that 30 min warmup is mandated and part of the 3 hours, then this game is officially cancelled...
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 03:28:44 AMAnyone have an answer to that 30 min warmup dilemma? Because if that 30 min warmup is mandated and part of the 3 hours, then this game is officially cancelled...
Maybe the Stamps dancing in the tunnel counts as warmup lol
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 12, 2025, 03:11:47 AMHow long will they wait till they cancel the game?
Hearing from relatives that they left the stadium, smoke was still very bad. Daughter was saying Winnipeg is terrible right now.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 03:28:44 AMAnyone have an answer to that 30 min warmup dilemma? Because if that 30 min warmup is mandated and part of the 3 hours, then this game is officially cancelled...
Well a Google search provided me:
QuoteNo, the CFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) does not explicitly state whether the 30-minute warmup is included within the three-hour delay. However, the CBA likely addresses the overall process for handling weather delays, including the procedures for resuming play after a delay. A 10-minute warm-up is mentioned in the context of resuming play after a weather delay, but it's unclear if this is explicitly part of the three-hour window or a separate procedure.
Here's why:
Weather Delay Procedures:
The CFL has specific procedures for weather delays, including communication protocols and updates on the estimated time for resuming play.
Warm-up after Delay:
When a weather delay ends, the league provides an "all clear" signal, and teams are allowed a 10-minute warm-up before play resumes.
No Mention of Warm-up in Delay Calculation:
The CBA likely focuses on the overall delay time and the process for determining when it's safe to resume play. It does not explicitly state whether the 10-minute warm-up is part of the three-hour delay or a separate period.
Interpretation:
The interpretation of the CBA regarding weather delays is likely handled by the league in consultation with the players' association.
Therefore, while the 30-minute warm-up is not explicitly mentioned within the three-hour delay calculation in the CBA, it is a separate period for players to prepare for the resumption of play after a weather delay.
The CFL CBA isn't a public document so I'm guessing it's grabbing from articles over the years. Closest I can find so far.
Kinda dumb to start the game at 10PM....might as well call it now and have doulble header tomorrow
I also saw our game we had on a Thursday back in 2018 with Strevy that was delayed two hours and 55 minutes and we kept on, there would have been warmup for that too no? So maybe not.
At this point it's about 25 minutes left to make the call, guess we'll see.
Quote from: DCM on July 12, 2025, 03:35:51 AMI also saw our game we had on a Thursday back in 2018 with Strevy that was delayed two hours and 55 minutes and we kept on, there would have been warmup for that too no? So maybe not.
That's before they wrote the rules. Back then it was up to the league/commish to pull a delay/cancel decision out of his butt.
In some ways that was better...
Ah, gotcha.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 12, 2025, 03:33:19 AMHearing from relatives that they left the stadium, smoke was still very bad. Daughter was saying Winnipeg is terrible right now.
WPG has been horrible since last night. I was in Kildonan Park and it was like a thick fog everywhere. Didn't affect me, but looked like garbage driving home.
The map I was seeing is showing more blowing in, including the crap from Regina.
We need this somewhat odd North wind to finally shift to stop blowing all this up-north stuff into the cities.
Quote from: Go_Big_D on July 12, 2025, 03:34:37 AMKinda dumb to start the game at 10PM....might as well call it now and have doulble header tomorrow
The new rules say that the game would be cancelled and turned into a 2-possession-each mini game played before the SSK@CGY game. Pretty much everyone agrees that would be ultra-lame.
Well, clearly the 30 min warmup is NOT part of the 3 hour rule, because CFL hasn't announced a full cancellation yet. So we still have 20 mins for them to announce they are starting the game. Then a 30 min warmup. Then kickoff.
So 30 more mins for the smoke to bugger off.
It just dawned on me that the 3 hour rule is precisely how long a CFL game takes normally... so the fans are in the stadium, drinking & eating like they normally do (or more?). Only after 2 hours or so do some start quitting and leaving.
Great way for the CFL to maintain their revenue even for cancelled games!!
Rider forum says: "cfl says they have set a deadline of 11:45 (WPG time) to decide if the game will be played."
Double hearsay, yay!
I haven't seen this confirmed on 3down yet
Edit: So much for the super cereal new 3 hour rule! LOL. If they can ignore that rule, just ignore the AQI rule and play when it's under 10. Who decided on 8 anyhow??
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 03:41:48 AMWell, clearly the 30 min warmup is NOT part of the 3 hour rule, because CFL hasn't announced a full cancellation yet. So we still have 20 mins for them to announce they are starting the game. Then a 30 min warmup. Then kickoff.
So 30 more mins for the smoke to bugger off.
Those are the rules for a game that started then got suspended due to weather.
Per Jay McNeil (Stampeders president) via QR radio, league will wait until 10:45 CST before calling the game. If postponed, the game will be played tomorrow.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 12, 2025, 04:03:24 AMThose are the rules for a game that started then got suspended due to weather.
Then there's a poop-ton of misunderstanding on both forums right now...
Latest update from QR radio
Stampeders have secured rooms for the night just in case they have to play tomorrow.
Official in-stadium notice:
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Game could be played tomorrow if it gets called tonight at 2PM (3PM WPG).
All the WPG fans gone to sleep... but Rider forum is extremely active! 43 pages of nonsense so far, including some from me ;D ;D
P.S. 13 more minutes until the CFL really decides this time...
Four minutes to go.
Rider fans in the stadium say they are packing up the benches now. Looks like no game
Game officially postponed. What a waste of a Friday night.
Quote from: Jesse on July 12, 2025, 04:45:31 AMGame officially postponed. What a waste of a Friday night.
Ya, but I did get some laughs out of the Rider forum.
Anyone have a link to the official CFL announcement?
Edit: TIL 3down is useless for realtime updates
P.S. In less than an hour they'll probably have under-8 AQI. Oh well. I guess they don't want to ever beat that
@WPG game that went past 1... We'll have the record forever!
https://x.com/sskroughriders/status/1943894576705782072
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Haha, from 3down:
The CFL has already announced that kickoff of the game will take place at 4:00 p.m. EDT, though the decision appears to contradict the CFL's publicly available weather protocol, which came into effect in 2019 in cooperation with the CFLPA.
Under the terms of that policy, any game delayed by more than three hours is supposed to be cancelled. Language explicitly states that "players will NOT be required to play on the following day."
So it's not as simple as Junkie alluded to. They are relying on (once again, sigh) ambiguity in CFL rules.
That said, if they can't play tonight, then 100% I agree they should play a real game to make up for it. (Like what they are doing.)
What the heck would happen to all of the gambling should they change the game to a shoot-out weeks/months later, possibly with a different AR? If the bets weren't cancelled then any player prop, TD, or O/U bets would be useless.
So I guess this is the first ever CFL postponement due to AQI?
Quote from: The Zipp on July 12, 2025, 01:30:26 AMin halifax for a little holiday - not sure how these sports fans do it who live here, any game in central or mountain time is sooo late. we are lucky to live in CSDT zone!!
what do you expect your at the edge of the earth! :D
Was at the game for three hours drinking lots of beers! Had fun but sore lungs today. Can't wait for this afternoon's game....round 2.
Quote from: Ridermania on July 12, 2025, 01:43:48 PMWas at the game for three hours drinking lots of beers! Had fun but sore lungs today. Can't wait for this afternoon's game....round 2.
Enjoy your game day pal!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 05:00:56 AMSo it's not as simple as Junkie alluded to. They are relying on (once again, sigh) ambiguity in CFL rules.
That said, if they can't play tonight, then 100% I agree they should play a real game to make up for it. (Like what they are doing.)
What the heck would happen to all of the gambling should they change the game to a shoot-out weeks/months later, possibly with a different AR? If the bets weren't cancelled then any player prop, TD, or O/U bets would be useless.
I guess the misunderstanding came from people using the weather policy, but this wasn't a weather issue. The weather policy also apparently assumes that the game has already started and been stopped, which is why they wouldn't be asked to play again the next day.
Everyone is just doing the best they can amidst sucky conditions.
So, Riders get a free concessions day... will help the bottom line.
Wonder if they can restock for today on such short notice. Might run out of Hot Chocolate.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 12, 2025, 04:09:24 AMLatest update from QR radio
Stampeders have secured rooms for the night just in case they have to play tomorrow.
I sort have wondered how they handle this? I would assume the Stamps players would not have packed for an overnight gig. I would have thought given it is under a 1 hr flight from Calgary to Regina the team would not have packed for overnight trip. So would the players need overnight clothing etc.? and finding hotel rooms for that large number of folks must have been a challenge. Also given how late the game was cancelled and by the time they would get to the hotel etc. and then have to been up this morning I would think it was a very short night.
Season ticket holders getting a $50 store credit per ticket. Pretty cool for them.
Also due to vendors being unable to fully restock they are allowing fans to bring in up to 1 Liter (non-alc) beverage.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 12, 2025, 05:52:46 AMSo I guess this is the first ever CFL postponement due to AQI?
I'm in the BC interior, we've had months of kids outdoor sports schedules cancelled outright the last 4-5 years due to poor air quality, to the point many kids no longer sign up. This year we've been lucky, decent rain and not much smoke so far.
Get to bring in snacks too, if Rider fans need tips on hauling in food, I'm your guy lol
Aq looks ok now
TSN is televising right? I don't see anything on the guide yet or heard any announcements.
It will be on. pregame at 2:30
No pre-game even though TSN says so. It'll be on TSN3 though.
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/west-division-powers-clash-as-calgary-stampeders-battle-saskatchewan-roughriders-on-tsn-1.2334721
Is Calgary the surprise of the season so far?
Calgary looks great but have made so many mistakes
Riders look lost
Harris got slammed! X2
Rider OL banged up and swiss cheese
Without adjustments Harris will be hurt
Ouellette with 1 yard in 4 carries in the 1st half. :)
almost 300 for VA in one half !!
calgary looks like a contender
this game should be a blowout already.
BC made a big mistake taking Rourke over VA
Quote from: bluengold204 on July 12, 2025, 09:28:40 PMBC made a big mistake taking Rourke over VA
kind of makes you wonder...
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 12, 2025, 09:25:17 PMOuellette with 1 yard in 4 carries in the 1
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 12, 2025, 09:25:17 PMOuellette with 1 yard in 4 carries in the 1st half. :)
st half. :)
And Harris has done nothing with the passing game!!
They are lucky the score isn't more lopsided than it is!!
Calgary is for real!!
TSN - Harris admitted his head was a little foggy after the hit in Toronto game. It was that hit that put Harris into concussion protocol.
Next - Harris is hit and his head bounces off the turf. He should be in concussion protocol again - he clearly isn't great at self diagnosis.
Quote from: bluengold204 on July 12, 2025, 09:28:40 PMBC made a big mistake taking Rourke over VA
Vernon Adams is the Rodney Dangerfield of the CFL - No respect
great drive by sask. cal still at halftime
alford is a baller, legit player
Quote from: The Zipp on July 12, 2025, 09:55:33 PMalford is a baller, legit player
He is and I don't know why the riders DB is looking at the Qb and cheating up on the short route, just worry about Alford for Pete sake!! Riders playing dumb dumb football , but still, Stamp are for real, look like the team to beat in the West.
that out pass to the far side of the field has to be out of our playbook next week. Harris has a stronger arm and its still an invitation to be intercepted It may be an idea with Calgary's aggressive corners to fake that out pass, and have the reciever turn it up field
Silly decision for Sask got greedy didn't take the 3
Quote from: bluengold204 on July 12, 2025, 09:28:40 PMBC made a big mistake taking Rourke over VA
Disagree he will work out great. VA also good.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 12, 2025, 09:30:37 PMkind of makes you wonder...
VA will have a good year
Rourke has 10 good years likely ahead
Once VA wins a cups people might wonder
Panic call by riders to go on 3rd and 3, take the points man!!
hopefully VA is getting this game out of his system. Big difference in the shorter game in how Adams throws to his receivers in stride vs to a stationary receiver that we use.
Quote from: Pete on July 12, 2025, 10:23:09 PMhopefully VA is getting this game out of his system. Big difference in the shorter game in how Adams throws to his receivers in stride vs to a stationary receiver that we use.
VA is a coin flip imo lately been hitting the good side
Good VA is best in league
Bad VA easy to beat
I believe he will be pretty hot next week but can't sustain this all year
AN amazing game today, throwing ball exceptional and seeing the field like Flutie
If riders took 2 field goals in their last 2 possessions they d be down a TD and 2 pt convert, instead they played themselves out of this game
Somebody should explain basic math the Mace!!
Quote from: dd on July 12, 2025, 10:40:31 PMIf riders took 2 field goals in their last 2 possessions they d be down a TD and 2 pt convert, instead they played themselves out of this game
Somebody should explain basic math the Mace!!
Really stupid!
Calgary backup rb 28 looks fantastic
Why would Riders play Harris on last drive, stupid as he could get hurt behind a bad ol and a hungry Stamps DL
Richardson (corner) for Calgary went down hard late, doesn't look good for him. No weight on leg looks bad!
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 12, 2025, 09:37:21 PMTSN - Harris admitted his head was a little foggy after the hit in Toronto game. It was that hit that put Harris into concussion protocol.
Next - Harris is hit and his head bounces off the turf. He should be in concussion protocol again - he clearly isn't great at self diagnosis.
The reporter was also saying that Harris was having shouting matches with the medical staff about being not allowed to play? When he admits to being foggy? Can't trust a thing that guy says apparently.
Quote from: Jesse on July 12, 2025, 11:03:53 PMThe reporter was also saying that Harris was having shouting matches with the medical staff about being not allowed to play? When he admits to being foggy? Can't trust a thing that guy says apparently.
Wow not a good look for Harris
Quote from: The Zipp on July 12, 2025, 09:55:33 PMalford is a baller, legit player
Yes and wait until the Stamps get Begelton back.
Stamps D is impressive they put a lot of pressure on QB's with their pass rush, Zach's going to have a very good game to beat them, at this point they may be the best team in the West.
Quote from: dd on July 12, 2025, 10:40:31 PMIf riders took 2 field goals in their last 2 possessions they d be down a TD and 2 pt convert, instead they played themselves out of this game
Somebody should explain basic math the Mace!!
and our guy Derek Taylor is enamored with mace and that decision.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 13, 2025, 12:58:45 AMand our guy Derek Taylor is enamored with mace and that decision.
He can be enamored all he wants but he just cost them
The game. Take the points when you can get them and chip
Away at the lead vs yanks the game away. Sask offense stunk all night, absolutely stunk, so why not
Take the points when you can? They still wouldn't have scored a TD when they had to but at least they would have been in the game until the bitter end instead of being out of it by turning it over on downs twice in the red zone
Quote from: bluengold204 on July 12, 2025, 09:28:40 PMBC made a big mistake taking Rourke over VA
Maybe, maybe not. VAJ is always a quick fix for a basement team. It's a winning move by a GM to instantly by yourself wins and respect. And butts in seats.
But VAJ will always choke in the post-season. How many times for how many teams has he choked?
And VAJ has maybe 3-5 years left in him. Rourke has 12-15 years. If Rourke can recapture his past success, then BC made the right move. If Rourke languishes in mediocrity, like he has been, then it'll be a bust and Rourke may be the next Dane Evans.
Quote from: Waffler on July 12, 2025, 04:10:29 PMAlso due to vendors being unable to fully restock they are allowing fans to bring in up to 1 Liter (non-alc) beverage.
This is insane. You get all your gophers hitting up every Real Canadian Wholesale and Costco (heck, and Walmart) picking up all the cases of gatorade and pop you can find. Lazy, and a missed revenue opportunity.
Rider forum says they allowed food in too.
I've been to New Mosaic many times now, and that place runs out of hot food 10 mins after halftime. It's like a joke, especially with the 25% higher prices than PAS charges.
Quote from: BBRT on July 12, 2025, 03:58:15 PMSo would the players need overnight clothing etc.? and finding hotel rooms for that large number of folks must have been a challenge. Also given how late the game was cancelled and by the time they would get to the hotel etc. and then have to been up this morning I would think it was a very short night.
Rider forum & TSN explained a lot of it. For posterity I'll highlight it here. CGY stayed in Regina Thu night, so they were already setup for a sleepover night.
Yes, only one night though. That's when you get that little people equipment guy to go get 20 3-packs of undies and 10 6-packs of hanes socks at Walmart first thing in the morning. Problem solved. Since they never even did warmup Fri night, presumably the uniforms would be re-wearable.
Half(ish) the team got Fri night Hotel Sask rooms and half went to U of whatever (Regina?) dorms, 4 to a room apparently.
Quote from: Jesse on July 12, 2025, 02:00:21 PMI guess the misunderstanding came from people using the weather policy, but this wasn't a weather issue. The weather policy also apparently assumes that the game has already started and been stopped, which is why they wouldn't be asked to play again the next day.
If it's small and floating in the air, to me that's weather. Water vapor, snow, smoke. All small and floating in the air. Water vapor floats up from the lakes, etc, smoke floats up from the ground fires.
AQI gets its own section on the
weather web sites/apps.
I get what you're saying, but I think a case could be made that smoke is weather now?
As for the "game has to be started" (or not) thing... embarrassing there's amiguity on such a basic point as this. Shameful, and CFL needs to clarify the rule.
On Trevor's 3rd down gamble scramble/run, after he got tackled fairly hard, he started to get back up but was still doing that running-while-falling-and-not-quite-up thing like a chicken with their head cut off.
The last time I saw that was Cornish in his last season. He took yet another concussion and his brain/muscle connection was completely scrambled. It was very sad to see when Cornish did it, as it was much more pronounced. Something you never want to see.
I would think SSK and the league need to make sure Trevor isn't getting to the stage Cornish did. I think a) he wasn't yet healthy from the previous concussion that had Maier in, and b) he took 2-3 hits in this game that could have added to the concussion problems.
Ironic, since SSK bailed on the "most concussed" QB (Zach) in favor of made-of-glass QB (Trevor) who now may be the most concussed QB. And I'm not making fun or anything, since this is serious business and I want no QB to end their career due to concussion. It's sad, and it's always a "knock wood" thing with our QB too.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 12, 2025, 09:55:33 PMalford is a baller, legit player
He is. First overall draft, fair ball. BUT...brings up how ridiculous awarding picks 8 and 17 to Calgary was. The first place team. Seemed unfair at the time and seems grossly unfair now.
Calgary made a ton of mistakes early then dominated the Riders. 2 FG's would have meant that Sask lost by 6 points less than they did.
Calgary is the best team in the league right now. Dominated us last week and dominated the Riders this week & both teams were unbeaten going into the games.
I'm looking forward to a great game next week!
I'm not giving the Riders an excuse but they have 18 players on 1 or 6 game IR. Calgary has 19 as well. It's the reality of the sport that many players will be injured at some point.
It comes down to which players are injured, when and for how long they will be out. Depth comes into play but that's a lot of players on both teams.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 13, 2025, 05:33:21 AMOn Trevor's 3rd down gamble scramble/run, after he got tackled fairly hard, he started to get back up but was still doing that running-while-falling-and-not-quite-up thing like a chicken with their head cut off.
The last time I saw that was Cornish in his last season. He took yet another concussion and his brain/muscle connection was completely scrambled. It was very sad to see when Cornish did it, as it was much more pronounced. Something you never want to see.
I would think SSK and the league need to make sure Trevor isn't getting to the stage Cornish did. I think a) he wasn't yet healthy from the previous concussion that had Maier in, and b) he took 2-3 hits in this game that could have added to the concussion problems.
Ironic, since SSK bailed on the "most concussed" QB (Zach) in favor of made-of-glass QB (Trevor) who now may be the most concussed QB. And I'm not making fun or anything, since this is serious business and I want no QB to end their career due to concussion. It's sad, and it's always a "knock wood" thing with our QB too.
I can't give any details like you did, but I think Harris should quit after this season for his health.
It's clearly hard for some of these people to leave the game. Some can, Michael Reilly did it. But should Bighill be playing?
It's just an impression, but it makes no sense for Harris running around getting clobbered as he does, at his age. And the hits are ferocious.
Also just an impression but maybe Wilson is the glue that is going to hold the Stamps D together. They looked very good.
The Stampeders look pretty legit. I hope the Bombers are ready for them this upcoming week.
Quote from: Jesse on July 12, 2025, 11:03:53 PMThe reporter was also saying that Harris was having shouting matches with the medical staff about being not allowed to play? When he admits to being foggy? Can't trust a thing that guy says apparently.
He's only hurting himself by being so seemingly flippant over what was probably another concussion. Being foggy is a serious sign.
How much rope does Lauther have? Kicking 62.5% this year, age 34.
Is it a slump or a trend?
I wonder if Mace going for touchdowns is related.
here is the condensed game - all the plays and replays of the big plays!
enjoy!
https://youtu.be/Dn3cY_NTvvw?si=1TURALJqCLsA4t-R
Quote from: Waffler on July 13, 2025, 08:35:18 PMHow much rope does Lauther have? Kicking 62.5% this year, age 34.
Is it a slump or a trend?
I wonder if Mace going for touchdowns is related.
Lauther has never been any good/he's always struggled. I don't know why or how they haven't brought someone else in to kick
mace sure likes making his team it difficult to win the game
Quote from: Waffler on July 13, 2025, 01:27:18 PMHe is. First overall draft, fair ball.
Dickenson The Greater (DtG) has always been an expert at utilizing a monster big & tall REC. Think Eric Rogers. When healthy, he was unstoppable (used to drive me nuts).
And now he has an "above average" QB, which DtG also has explicitly said he needs and relies on.
Now he has both. And a run game that is probably on par with the Messam years. CGY sitting pretty right now. It's our job to knock them back down!
Quote from: Waffler on July 13, 2025, 08:35:18 PMI wonder if Mace going for touchdowns is related.
Not in this game. They had Lauther attempt 50+ ones (failed), and then gambled on 3rd down when they were in/close-to the red zone. Even Lauther could have made 25-32 yarders reliably.
But in general, I agree Mace will consider his range / (dis)ability going forward.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 13, 2025, 02:36:25 PMI'm not giving the Riders an excuse but they have 18 players on 1 or 6 game IR. Calgary has 19 as well.
Riders have an oversized IR every season since like 2021. I wonder how much of it is "player hiding". And I also still question what they are doing with training, etc, which may be partially to blame.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 14, 2025, 03:27:23 AMRiders have an oversized IR every season since like 2021. I wonder how much of it is "player hiding". And I also still question what they are doing with training, etc, which may be partially to blame.
Yes but they have many actual starters including Canadians on their IR lists. Every team is hiding some players on IR but this has increased due to SMS increase in 2025.