Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Saskatchean September 4, 2022

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Here's the play in question, I wish there was another angle because it looks like there may have been head contact as well.

https://twitter.com/ticatsroar/status/1566590521862135810

[Waffler]

Here's a scenario not out of the realm of possibility, Ottawa hangs in, gets Masoli back and finishes second. Regina is the crossover and they meet in the eastern semi. This is what the leagues wants? Endless replays of this clown cheap shotting marquee names? Or do they want people talking about a football game? 92 gotta go.

[NewBlue]

Here's the play in question, I wish there was another angle because it looks like there may have been head contact as well.

https://twitter.com/ticatsroar/status/1566590521862135810

I hate how ZC blindly turns to the other side on those plays.....that's just asking for something bad. Been noticing it more lately.
Not defending Marino at all, just saying if ZC doesn't turn that doesn't happen.

[Blue In BC]

Almost certain Marino will get suspended for that late hit on Zach.

He has very few chances left. Too much of a liability.
Would not be surprised if he is released soon.

On 3rd down nation there is a comment about this play. O'Shea was told that the command center had reviewed the hit and it was deemed legal!!!

[Blue In BC]

A very slow start for the team again especially on the Riders 1st drive. After that the team recovered and nearly shut down their scoring. Only 1 point given up in the 2nd half.

Gauthier played at WIL instead of Briggs which surprised me but he was the teams leading tackler. I haven't re-watched the game but he seemed to be playing well?

Rutledge only had 1 DT and Thomas had none?   

I found the distribution of DT's curious but not really sure what that meant yet. Different alignment strategy or the Riders just targeting different areas ( perceived weaknesses )

Hallett made at least two big plays. One hit that forced an incomplete pass and NONE bigger than his late game int.

Hansen appeared to be seriously injured. Very unfortunate for him and the team. I'm guessing he ends up on the 6 game IR but whether he can return at the end of the season is a TBD.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Riders D came as advertised and although we only allowed one point in the second half they only allowed 3 and it came off the toe of Legghio from midfield!    The Riders could have won this game if it weren't for their  taking undisciplined penalties and throwing that completely unnecessary pass when they were in a position to run down the clock and kick a game winning FG.    That pass attempt over the middle in that situation is highly questionable and Cody was pressured just enough by WJ for him to throw high and behind Hickson who tipped it up for Hallet.   That was a play gift wrapped for the Bombers.....yet they still had to run down the clock with enough time on the clock for the Riders to get the ball back.   All the Riders had left was 8 seconds and a Hail Mary throw with 8 seconds left....and we didn't take a PI on that last heave or there could have been another shot.   

The Riders played hard and I expect the same from them in the Banjo Bowl.    What beat them on Sunday was their abhorrent lack of discipline and the lack of control Dickenson has over his team as a whole.    He defended Marieno after the dirty hit and he took another shot at a vulnerable QB without a penalty.....the reffing in the CFL is soooooo inconsistent especially when it comes to protecting our QBs.   

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Riders D came as advertised and although we only allowed one point in the second half they only allowed 3 and it came off the toe of Legghio from midfield!    The Riders could have won this game if it weren't for their  taking undisciplined penalties and throwing that completely unnecessary pass when they were in a position to run down the clock and kick a game winning FG.    That pass attempt over the middle in that situation is highly questionable and Cody was pressured just enough by WJ for him to throw high and behind Hickson who tipped it up for Hallet.   That was a play gift wrapped for the Bombers.....yet they still had to run down the clock with enough time on the clock for the Riders to get the ball back.   All the Riders had left was 8 seconds and a Hail Mary throw with 8 seconds left....and we didn't take a PI on that last heave or there could have been another shot.   

The Riders played hard and I expect the same from them in the Banjo Bowl.    What beat them on Sunday was their abhorrent lack of discipline and the lack of control Dickenson has over his team as a whole.    He defended Marieno after the dirty hit and he took another shot at a vulnerable QB without a penalty.....the reffing in the CFL is soooooo inconsistent especially when it comes to protecting our QBs.   

I usually respect Dickenson for being so candid but in his post-game interview he suggests the Bomber players are well schooled in drawing penalties.  He also goes on to say he knew he'd lose the challenge but called it anyway just to make a point.  Incomprehensible in such a close game.

https://www.riderville.com/2022/09/04/craig-dickenson-september-4th-post-game/

[TBURGESS]

I usually respect Dickenson for being so candid but in his post-game interview he suggests the Bomber players are well schooled in drawing penalties.  He also goes on to say he knew he'd lose the challenge but called it anyway just to make a point.  Incomprehensible in such a close game.

https://www.riderville.com/2022/09/04/craig-dickenson-september-4th-post-game/

Assuming Dickenson is right, it's called being well coached.

Take the push off for example. It absolutely was a push off, but does it get called if our DB doesn't 'embellish' it like a soccer player?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Assuming Dickenson is right, it's called being well coached.

Take the push off for example. It absolutely was a push off, but does it get called if our DB doesn't 'embellish' it like a soccer player?

I don't think Rose embellished the fall, he was doing everything he could to knock the ball down and simply lost his balance after the push off.  If you said Leggs has a tendency to embellish hits like a soccer player, I would agree with you.

[theaardvark]

Regina's Mayor is a good sport...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1566625843639685120

[Pigskin]

Loved that Sara got so much love yesterday. Sara will be missed.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Regina's Mayor is a good sport...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1566625843639685120

awesome what a good sport!

[GOLDMEMBER]

Loved that Sara got so much love yesterday. Sara will be missed.

Her last game is next week!

[RebusRankin]

I usually respect Dickenson for being so candid but in his post-game interview he suggests the Bomber players are well schooled in drawing penalties.  He also goes on to say he knew he'd lose the challenge but called it anyway just to make a point.  Incomprehensible in such a close game.

https://www.riderville.com/2022/09/04/craig-dickenson-september-4th-post-game/

Saying another team is skilled at drawing penalties is saying they're cheating and is just whining. Riders led the CFL in penalties so by CD's logic everybody in the CFL is good at drawing penalties. Comment is a great example of why their team has issues. No accoutability.

[dd]

Saying another team is skilled at drawing penalties is saying they're cheating and is just whining. Riders led the CFL in penalties so by CD's logic everybody in the CFL is good at drawing penalties. Comment is a great example of why their team has issues. No accoutability.

Bingo. It?s not that they were committing the fouls, it?s the other team was drawing them. What crap. How did the Bomber player ?draw? Williams into taking his misconduct penalty. Just a ridiculous statement.