Als at Redblacks GDT

[GOLDMEMBER]

Like to see Dyce beat the Als

Be nice to see Crum continue to improve.

[Pigskin]

First start for the CFLs #1 pick, Donate Bull.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

First start for the CFLs #1 pick, Donate Bull.

Right Tackle, probably going to see plenty of Lemon.

[TecnoGenius]

Desjar back in.

I expect Caleb to revert to suckage form in this game.  Caleb vs Crum... this ought to be a barn burner... not.  The CFL is in a bit of a sad state right now.

MTL with Stanback and a great run game vs the CFL's #1 (still?) run-D.  Both teams' O's are filled to the brim with rookies and sophomore WR/SBs, and zero of them look threatening (minus sometimes-rookie-sensation Mack I guess).  Acklin is the "oldster" of the group?

Like South Park said, it's like having to pick between a giant douche and a turd sandwich.  I'm picking OTT because I think they'll put in extra effort at home, they are the more-desperate team, and Crum might be over his 3rd/4th game slump and getting his second wind.

That's my theory, anyway, and I'm sticking to it! 

[Jesse]

Let's go Crum!

[Jesse]

Nice hit to get the game started.

[Pete]

Crum takes way too long to make his reads..

[Jesse]

Thought that'd be an INT for a TD there.

[Pete]

I hope Caleb is still in there when we play them

[Jesse]

I hope Fajardo's back.

Love to see the Jeff's knock him on his butt.

[Jesse]

Good job, Ottawa.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Way to go O'Shea, see Piggy run!

[bwiser]

Piggy runs all the way home!

[kkc60]

if only we had a QB like Pigrome

[Jesse]

if only we had a QB like Pigrome

Meh. He should have been tackled for a loss there, going off script.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Meh. He should have been tackled for a loss there, going off script.

Yah but he wasn't tackled, trotted into the endzone like it was nothing, he's a natural  playmaker.

[bwiser]

if only we had a QB like Pigrome

I would rather have Prokop.

[Pete]

thing is Pigroms only 25, just gonna get better while prukops on the decline

[bwiser]

Pigrome is having a rough third quarter. He has already fumbled and now appears to have been stuffed on a third down gamble.

[bwiser]

Good challenge.

[Pete]

Dickonsen should ask Dyce for lessons on challenges. It seems so arbitrary when the command center steps in

[Jesse]

Pigrome is having a rough third quarter. He has already fumbled and now appears to have been stuffed on a third down gamble.

He?s been stuffed a lot.

[bwiser]

Dickonsen should ask Dyce for lessons on challenges. It seems so arbitrary when the command center steps in

Thats Dickenson's they both suck at challenges.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Als Snead looks Dressleresque.

[The Zipp]

Crum is popped in the end zone.  Guy took a beating that series

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Crum is popped in the end zone.  Guy took a beating that series

Could be a penalty, he was already across the line.

[Pete]

too bad they dont listen to us..Lemon would have looked good in blue

[The Zipp]

too bad they dont listen to us..Lemon would have looked good in blue

So good

[The Zipp]

Fantastic finish

[dd]

too bad they dont listen to us..Lemon would have looked good in blue

Lemon has never fit in where ever he has been or else he would have stuck with a club. He would never get entry into a MOS team first locker room, and rightfully so

[TecnoGenius]

I'm at the Piggy fumble... I think it's the same Piggy problem as when he was here: it seems to me that Piggy doesn't realize he's not in college anymore.  He doesn't take the CFL or opponent D's seriously.  I'm not sure why.  Surely he should have learned by now that this is legit football, and he needs to be picture perfect or pay the price, and he has a lot to learn?

His fumble was an embarrassingly bad play for a "running QB", a shameful way to secure the ball.  It's really too bad, as on that RPO I was dying to see Piggy throw it on a wire.

[The Zipp]

I'm at the Piggy fumble... I think it's the same Piggy problem as when he was here: it seems to me that Piggy doesn't realize he's not in college anymore.  He doesn't take the CFL or opponent D's seriously.  I'm not sure why.  Surely he should have learned by now that this is legit football, and he needs to be picture perfect or pay the price, and he has a lot to learn?

His fumble was an embarrassingly bad play for a "running QB", a shameful way to secure the ball.  It's really too bad, as on that RPO I was dying to see Piggy throw it on a wire.

Or he just fumbled the ball - there doesn't need to be a big thought process of him not taking the CFL seriously.  You have no idea what his thoughts are. He is a pure rookie - they make mistakes.

[DM83]

Geez the CFL has terrible coaches. This weekends games were no fundamental gems.  That piggy guy must be somebody?s friend.

[TecnoGenius]

Or he just fumbled the ball - there doesn't need to be a big thought process of him not taking the CFL seriously.  You have no idea what his thoughts are. He is a pure rookie - they make mistakes.

Ya, but he's made the same "mistakes" 5(?) times now?  It's like half of his (reg season) snaps are mistakes.  He seems to have a great something, but also has an equal amount of anti-something, and nothing in between.  It's not just the usual "rookie mistakes".  I think there's more to it, and I wouldn't be shocked to see him without a job offer in the off season.

[TecnoGenius]

Well that was disgusting for us OTT pickers.

It reminds me of when we faced Crum, and, to a lesser extent, Ford,  Caleb's a running QB, not the best passer, it's 3rd and extremely short.  There's a >50% chance he's going to run it in, especially with good coverage.  OTT did put a spy, but he wasn't a speed guy.  He was a NAT WILL.  Repeat after me DCs: a running QB is going to run every time read 1 & 2 are bad.  Yes, that's what they do.

In that situation I'm putting 2 spies and having the DEs ignore pass rush for contain.  Everyone else does cover 0.  If you're going to lose, make him make a read, get a pass off, and have the receiver complete the pass.  You're making him do 3 things right.  Instead they let him jog in when every fan knew it was >50% chance he's running it himself.

If I'm an OTT fan in the stands I can live with losing it to a great read and pass, but I would lose my mind losing it to a running QB doing running QB things.  Sad sad.

On the upside, the game had far more going on and far more TDs than our snoozefest win.  On the downside, OTT dominated all game (need to see final stats) but botched my pickem right at the end.  Whither a rouge?

[TecnoGenius]

Oh ya, OTT and MTL both with their backup QBs are extremely evenly and well matched.  It's that type of parity that makes for a fun game, even if both times kind of suck.

I think the difference was MTL wanted it just a little bit more, and made the little extra effort, on all 3 phases.  OTT got a bit complacent and went prevent too soon.

[Blue In BC]

Ottawa loses. Kind of karma in how they beat the Bombers.  They had a chance to gain ground on 2nd in the East. Now they may be fighting off a crossover team.

[Waffler]

OTT got a bit complacent and went prevent too soon.

Becoming a pattern there? Dyce doesn't have the shut down team to play this way. When he beat us it was balls to the wall football.  Almost like conservative, conventional football gives them time to think. They are at their best going all out. I say let the dogs run.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Desjar back in.

I expect Caleb to revert to suckage form in this game.  Caleb vs Crum... this ought to be a barn burner... not.  The CFL is in a bit of a sad state right now.

MTL with Stanback and a great run game vs the CFL's #1 (still?) run-D.  Both teams' O's are filled to the brim with rookies and sophomore WR/SBs, and zero of them look threatening (minus sometimes-rookie-sensation Mack I guess).  Acklin is the "oldster" of the group?

Like South Park said, it's like having to pick between a giant douche and a turd sandwich.  I'm picking OTT because I think they'll put in extra effort at home, they are the more-desperate team, and Crum might be over his 3rd/4th game slump and getting his second wind.

That's my theory, anyway, and I'm sticking to it! 

actually turned out to be a miracle comeback for Caleb....why are you so quick to diss other QBs and teams.    We will be playing them next and Montreal beat us last year spoiling our unbeaten record.   We barely eked out a win and were extremely lucky to beat a 3-6 Calgary team.   We also lost to Ottawa who had what, one win at the time.
The Bombers are quite beatable despite our 8-2 record....FYI I picked Montreal to win this game and they perhaps had one of those last minute miracle finishes....it was still a more exciting game than our last game against the Stamps which was a real dog....
Normally I enjoy your posts however sometimes you tend to be a tad disrespectful towards other teams and players.....just sayin....peace bro

[pjrocksmb]

Way to go O'Shea, see Piggy run!

if only we had a QB like Pigrome

The decision on Pigrome was the right one based on the situation at the time.  I am happy his is getting reps but the crowd that is being over critical of the club for bringing on Prukop is a little over the top.

Meh. He should have been tackled for a loss there, going off script.

Showed good excitability there.  Agree.

[BBRT]

actually turned out to be a miracle comeback for Caleb....why are you so quick to diss other QBs and teams.    We will be playing them next and Montreal beat us last year spoiling our unbeaten record.   We barely eked out a win and were extremely lucky to beat a 3-6 Calgary team.   We also lost to Ottawa who had what, one win at the time.
The Bombers are quite beatable despite our 8-2 record....FYI I picked Montreal to win this game and they perhaps had one of those last minute miracle finishes....it was still a more exciting game than our last game against the Stamps which was a real dog....
Normally I enjoy your posts however sometimes you tend to be a tad disrespectful towards other teams and players.....just sayin....peace bro

Well said - I agree with your comments - Montreal will play the Bombers tough. And if the same Bomber team shows up that played here in Calgary this week I certainly can see a Montreal victory. Hope not but need to see a better Bomber team on the field that want I saw this week here in Calgary.

[theaardvark]

Crum is popped in the end zone.  Guy took a beating that series

I thought the spotter should have pulled him after that obvious head hit, and his dazed reaction after...

[The Zipp]

I thought the spotter should have pulled him after that obvious head hit, and his dazed reaction after...

Agreed - he was not "present" - his team was surrounding him and he was clearly dazed and confused.  A couple of plays before he was slammed to the ground and got up walking like a 54 year old guy who just did some strenuous yard work (me, I am talking about me) - had that hunch like "man haven't felt that muscle for a long time"

[3rdand1.5]

Mtrl had a great come back. It was actually not a bad game to watch. I am surprised by Crum, he could turn into a legit starter. Mtrl has two really mobile Qb's and well we struggle against that so.........

[bomb squad]

actually turned out to be a miracle comeback for Caleb....why are you so quick to diss other QBs and teams.    We will be playing them next and Montreal beat us last year spoiling our unbeaten record.   We barely eked out a win and were extremely lucky to beat a 3-6 Calgary team.   We also lost to Ottawa who had what, one win at the time.
The Bombers are quite beatable despite our 8-2 record....FYI I picked Montreal to win this game and they perhaps had one of those last minute miracle finishes....it was still a more exciting game than our last game against the Stamps which was a real dog....
Normally I enjoy your posts however sometimes you tend to be a tad disrespectful towards other teams and players.....just sayin....peace bro

Well said, including the last statement. I would add the post didn't age well either.

[TecnoGenius]

actually turned out to be a miracle comeback for Caleb....why are you so quick to diss other QBs and teams.    We will be playing them next and Montreal beat us last year spoiling our unbeaten record.   We barely eked out a win and were extremely lucky to beat a 3-6 Calgary team.   We also lost to Ottawa who had what, one win at the time.

Sorry, it's my nature.  But understand I also generalize and exaggerate, both to simplify and to inject a modicum of humor (hopefully!).  So when I say a QB is "suckage" I don't mean it literally, I mean he's a bottom of the barrel pro CFL QB 3rd or 4th stringer who in the past hasn't showed us much.  That is (was?) Caleb Evans.  That is a fact.  Before this game he had really done nothing starting-role-worthy in any game for either OTT or MTL.  His previous win he basically threw for almost no yards.  As an OTT QB he wasn an INT and turf-aiming machine.

I notice not a single person took issue with my statements before the game was played.  It's easy to come after Caleb looks like a top 5 QB and the pick apart my prediction.  But no one was predicting Caleb was going to throw for 300+ and TDs!  I'll take a guess that most MTL pickers were going more by OTT's lack of a good QB, MTL's strong R corps, and MTL's very strong D... not by Caleb coming out and looking like Zach.  Just a hunch.  If Caleb had looked like Brohm that night, would anyone be taking issue with my post?  Maybe, I guess, but my prediction would have at least been correct and my "suckage" term would have been apropos.

As for my insults of the teams, OTT is the bottom of the barrel in the E, and MTL was the chosen-dumpster-fire team going into week 1.  MTL has shaped up, but I don't think it'll last; or maybe it's another the-east-is-so-weak season that allows MTL to look good.  I guess I was a little harsh, but for anyone who's seen that South Park episode they'll know it's tongue-in-cheek and "get it".  If you haven't seen it, then I can understand how the joke would miss its mark.

I've watched a lot of CFL in the last decade, and I have a long memory (some of the time!).  I definitely pigeonhole players based on the sum total of what I've seen in the past, for better or for worse.  This is my way of condensing the vast data in my head into heuristics I can use at any moment; it's the way most human brains work because we aren't computers.  Caleb got placed in the "Brohm" hole... and in my world that's where he stays until he shows otherwise.  Maybe for the first time the other night he finally showed that he can move from the Brohm hole to the Dom Davis hole.  And good for him, and I congratulate him on a really great win.  I have nothing against the dude personally, and I'm all for more CFL QBs looking like Tom Brady rather than like Brohm.

Normally I enjoy your posts however sometimes you tend to be a tad disrespectful towards other teams and players.....just sayin....peace bro

You make a good point and I can try to temper that a little bit.  If I'm trying to be quippy or funny in the South Park mode of things and if it's not working with this crowd, then I can inject less of it for sure!  However, maybe there's some readers who find it hilarious?!  (speak up!)

Maybe I'm reading (waaay) too much Ridersfans these days.  Those guys have like zero moderation and are crazy heavy on the funny insults.  I'll have to remember where I am.  Thanks for the nudge.