Bombers @ Riders P2

[Pigskin]

I expected Harris to play a little more in this game. He had a brutal outing for the Riders. Strev. is going to need a little more work if he's going to be our starter in game one. 6/10, 49 yards, 4.9 avg. and 1 yard rushing.

[Blue In BC]

I expected Harris to play a little more in this game. He had a brutal outing for the Riders. Strev. is going to need a little more work if he's going to be our starter in game one. 6/10, 49 yards, 4.9 avg. and 1 yard rushing.

Strev didn't give me a lot of confidence but neither did our play calling. Neither team tried to go deep much. The run game was non existent until near the end of the game. Musical chairs at the receiver position made play calling cautious of course.

Fingers are crossed the offence lights it up a bit more this week.

[Blueforlife]

I would like Wilson to get more reps.  Agree Strev needs more as well but Chase does too!

[TecnoGenius]

Strev didn't give me a lot of confidence but neither did our play calling. Neither team tried to go deep much. The run game was non existent until near the end of the game. Musical chairs at the receiver position made play calling cautious of course.

We did try to go deep at least twice with Wilson, but each time he got whacked before he could release.  I think the DLs will dominate the OLs still, until we find our week 2 starting group and they have a chance to gel.

OL was mediocre at best in PS1.

I fully expect SSK to win PS2.  They won't want to go 2 down to their hated rivals, even if it's PS.  They'll put a big effort into winning at home, even if it means putting Trevor in for a full half, or bringing him back in the 4th.

Zach will either not go, not play, or get 1-2 series.  And that's fine.  All we need to do is figure out if Chase or Wilson is QB3 and get Strev reps to get ready for game 1.

[Blue In BC]

How many players can be taken on the road for pre-season games? It's very likely we leave a bunch of players at home. Either those that are guaranteed roster spots and / or are nicked.

It's always been my view that teams should trim a few players between the 1st and 2nd pre season games. Hardly seems any point of using practice time on some that will be the easiest cuts.

[TecnoGenius]

How many players can be taken on the road for pre-season games? It's very likely we leave a bunch of players at home. Either those that are guaranteed roster spots and / or are nicked.

I don't think there's a limit: how could the league say "home: you can dress 100, visitor: only 60"?

I think the cost of hotel rooms, and even limits on the size of the hotel(!), per diems, food, travel, etc, would be the limiting factor.

Usually a lot of the O superstars will stay home, as they'd only get 0-2 series anyhow.

What SSK did bringing most of their star O was a bit unusual.  I don't think we return the favor.

[Blue In BC]

I don't think there's a limit: how could the league say "home: you can dress 100, visitor: only 60"?

I think the cost of hotel rooms, and even limits on the size of the hotel(!), per diems, food, travel, etc, would be the limiting factor.

Usually a lot of the O superstars will stay home, as they'd only get 0-2 series anyhow.

What SSK did bringing most of their star O was a bit unusual.  I don't think we return the favor.

It was mentioned during the game that the home team can dress everybody. It was also mentioned that the road team cannot although a specific number wasn't mentioned.

Yes the cost of bringing 81 players versus 60 or so would be expensive. So I'm thinking perhaps this may not be written in stone but suggested.

[GOLDMEMBER]

When is this game?

[Pigskin]

Friday. Looks like all 4 games are on Friday.

[markf]

I listened to the audio of the first game. First pass play Eli got beaten by a bull rush, and Zach sacked.

Next play another sack around the right (I think) end.

[Blue In BC]

We'll we take and play some of the starters early in the game. Or do we leave many starters at home to avoid injuries and give opportunity for others trying to make the AR.

There is an extended period between this game and our 1st regular season game. To that end, I think many vets don't play as there will be time to get game ready once the roster is reduced.

A few vets are nicked so best to no force the issue.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Friday. Looks like all 4 games are on Friday.

We'll see if the CFL+ server can handle it, they know what's coming.

[TecnoGenius]

It was mentioned during the game that the home team can dress everybody. It was also mentioned that the road team cannot although a specific number wasn't mentioned.

I would take everything DT/DB say in-game regarding obscure rules with a grain of salt.  Again, I'm not sure how the rulebook would word such a thing and make it sound "fair".  There may be some unspoken agreement at play here instead.

... unless someone finds this in the CBA or rulebook of course!

[TecnoGenius]

I listened to the audio of the first game. First pass play Eli got beaten by a bull rush, and Zach sacked.

Next play another sack around the right (I think) end.

Check out the OL Whispers thread, I added more details there last night.  I think it was 3 plays in a row Zach got hit (no sacks though).

That's why Zach's post-game/next-day was funny, the guys said "I think you were clean the whole game", and he said "maybe, we'll see".

[markf]

We'll see if the CFL+ server can handle it, they know what's coming.

I guess it costs nothing to stream on YouTube, must be why that worked the other day.