Providing they spaced out the timeline between the Lobster feed and the football game, both the Stampedes and Ti Cats will be hoping for a positive result from today's match up in Moncton.
Touchdown Atlantic returns again this year, with Hamilton and Calgary the guests of honour, a full week of events, occasional practices and more seafood than probably either team has seen for a long, long time, all of the festivities coming to an end with today's game at Moncton stadium.
Hamilton which has been on a losing skid for a couple of weeks now is probably getting a little nervous watching the Alouettes once again pulling away from them in the CFL east, the Als securing second place again yesterday with an eye on first, while the Argos showed signs of life from below with their win over Winnipeg on Saturday, leaving the Cats to have to watch up and down the standings for the final month of October leading into November's playoffs.
Calgary too has been inconsistent of late, interchanging impressive wins with worrisome losses, mental miscues, turnovers and such marking the negatives, while on the other side of that spectrum when the Stamps are good they look very good and dominating, the problem for coach John Hufnagel is he never seems to know which team is coming out on the field on any given day.
The two points up for grabs today could very well be the difference in the last week of October, letting them slip away could be a most costly thing for one of the two teams in Moncton today.
Game Time 2 PM AT (! ET, 11 MT, 10 PT) TSN
Pre Game
Calgary Sun-- Ticats will adjust to new Stamps rushing attack
Calgary Herald-- Despite festivities, Stamps face must-win game
Hamilton Spectator-- Changes at the secondary
Globe and Mail-- Stamps, Ticats making the most of Moncton
National Post-- Hufnagel plays down Lewis's complaints
Quick Snaps Calgary Stampeders
Quick Snaps Hamilton Tiger Cats
Post Game
Calgary 36 at Hamilton 55 (at Moncton, NB)
Attendance-- 20,153
Hamilton Spectator-- Thigpen shows his love for Moncton with big game in Ticats 55-36 victory
Calgary Sun-- Stamps stomped in Moncton
Calgary Herald-- Same old mistakes as Ticats score at will against Stamps
Globe and Mail-- Tiger Cats rout Stamps in Moncton
National Post-- Ticats pummel Stampeders in Moncton
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Showing posts with label CFL Regular Season Week 13. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
CFL Gameday: Winnipeg at Toronto (September 24)
Two teams in two very different positions, one the toast of the CFL after last week's signature victory of the season over the Alouettes, the other, well for most the Argonauts are just considered CFL toast this season.
Winnipeg brings the swagger thing into Toronto tonight, a Saturday night match that will put the CFL's best team up against the league's most struggling of squads, a game which the Bombers suggest that they aren't taking lightly, bad news for the Argos who might have hoped that Winnipeg might have just thought that mailing in the effort today might be enough.
Instead, the Bombers say they are focused on a Toronto squad that is desperate to show improvement and a team that will be relying of newly installed number one QB Steven Jyles to continue to grab those reins of leadership to move the Double Blue forward.
Since taking over the QB duties from the recently removed Cleo Lemon, Jyles has added a bit of confidence to the Argonaut attack, last week's game in Saskatchewan while still a losing effort for the Argos was a marked improvement from recent efforts, so there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon we imagine for Argo fans (what few Torontonians that apparently will claim this team as their own this year).
For Jyles the Saturday game provides an opportunity to payback his former employers for their lack of confidence, Jyles still carries a wee bit of anger towards the Bombers for the way he was dispatched to Toronto in the off season, this marks his first opportunity to exact a bit of revenge on his one time team mates.
Winnipeg however may be just too large a nut to crack this week, the Bombers having put an exclamation point on the season thus far with last week's win in Montreal will be seeking to keep their distance from the second place Als in place with a win tonight. Buck Pierce who has had a strong season and answered a few questions of his critics through some hard hitting affairs is the key cog in the Winnipeg offence, should his O line allow him the time to set up he could make the Saturday night match up a long sixty minutes for the Argos.
Game Time 7 ET (6 CT, 4 PT) TSN
Pre Game
Toronto Sun-- Jyles looking for payback
Toronto Star-- Bombers bring swagger back to Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press-- Don't blow it, Blue
Winnipeg Sun-- Bombers are 'over-dogs'
Globe and Mail-- Revenge factor at play for Argos against Bombers
National Post-- Argos' receiver Rideau on the hot seat
Quick Snaps Toronto Argonauts
Quick Snaps Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Post Game
Winnipeg 24 at Toronto 25
Attendance-- 19,108
Toronto Sun-- Crack in confidence for Bombers
Toronto Star-- Argos win ugly - but at least they win
Winnipeg Free Press-- Blue banged up in debacle
Winnipeg Sun-- Whistle blowing alrams LaPo
Globe and Mail-- Argos edge battered Bombers
National Post-- Argos beat Bombers with last-minute single
Winnipeg brings the swagger thing into Toronto tonight, a Saturday night match that will put the CFL's best team up against the league's most struggling of squads, a game which the Bombers suggest that they aren't taking lightly, bad news for the Argos who might have hoped that Winnipeg might have just thought that mailing in the effort today might be enough.
Instead, the Bombers say they are focused on a Toronto squad that is desperate to show improvement and a team that will be relying of newly installed number one QB Steven Jyles to continue to grab those reins of leadership to move the Double Blue forward.
Since taking over the QB duties from the recently removed Cleo Lemon, Jyles has added a bit of confidence to the Argonaut attack, last week's game in Saskatchewan while still a losing effort for the Argos was a marked improvement from recent efforts, so there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon we imagine for Argo fans (what few Torontonians that apparently will claim this team as their own this year).
For Jyles the Saturday game provides an opportunity to payback his former employers for their lack of confidence, Jyles still carries a wee bit of anger towards the Bombers for the way he was dispatched to Toronto in the off season, this marks his first opportunity to exact a bit of revenge on his one time team mates.
Winnipeg however may be just too large a nut to crack this week, the Bombers having put an exclamation point on the season thus far with last week's win in Montreal will be seeking to keep their distance from the second place Als in place with a win tonight. Buck Pierce who has had a strong season and answered a few questions of his critics through some hard hitting affairs is the key cog in the Winnipeg offence, should his O line allow him the time to set up he could make the Saturday night match up a long sixty minutes for the Argos.
Game Time 7 ET (6 CT, 4 PT) TSN
Pre Game
Toronto Sun-- Jyles looking for payback
Toronto Star-- Bombers bring swagger back to Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press-- Don't blow it, Blue
Winnipeg Sun-- Bombers are 'over-dogs'
Globe and Mail-- Revenge factor at play for Argos against Bombers
National Post-- Argos' receiver Rideau on the hot seat
Quick Snaps Toronto Argonauts
Quick Snaps Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Post Game
Winnipeg 24 at Toronto 25
Attendance-- 19,108
Toronto Sun-- Crack in confidence for Bombers
Toronto Star-- Argos win ugly - but at least they win
Winnipeg Free Press-- Blue banged up in debacle
Winnipeg Sun-- Whistle blowing alrams LaPo
Globe and Mail-- Argos edge battered Bombers
National Post-- Argos beat Bombers with last-minute single
CFL Gameday: British Columbia at Saskatchewan
They are the two hottest teams in the CFL at the moment, a position that nobody probably thought was possible when the Lions and Riders both got off to terrible starts.
When we kicked off the 2011 CFL season, there was much talk about what was wrong with Saskatchewan and British Columbia, the losses kept rolling on through July and into August as the two CFL West teams held the bottom of the division quite closely, watching with a sense of urgency as the Eskimos and the Stamps began to put a fair amount of distance between the upper and lower reaches of the division.
However, the turnaround for both has come with the turn of the calendar from August to September, more so for the Lions who currently ride a four game winning streak, putting that on the line today in Regina against the Riders who hold a three game run on the CFL schedule.
It is perhaps the most important game thus far for both, the prospect of a CFL West playoff position the tantalizing vision just off in the distance, a win for the Lions would solidify their hold on the final spot in the West and give the surging Leos a launching pad for run at second and maybe even first. For the Riders a win will tighten up an already congested West, making October a rally race for placement whether in the division or perhaps for a CFL crossover spot.
The Lions arrive at always loud and very Green Mosaic Stadium riding the hot hand of Travis Lulay, the Lions QB who has found much success through September, bringing a stable of sure handed receivers and a running game that earns every yard. On the Defence the Lions hope to continue to punish opposition squads, adding to their sack totals, forcing errors and turnovers that have been the hallmark of the Leos for the last five or so weeks.
The Riders who have had a remarkable turnaround since the return of Ken Miller to the sidelines are hoping to continue to build on their momentum since the Labour Day wars, this weekend another major test for the Green and White as to whether this is indeed the real deal or just the enthusiasm over a popular coach making his return.
While the records aren't among the best of the league thus far, this is perhaps the weekend's marquee game when it comes to importance.
Game Time 1 PM ST (Noon PT, 3 ET)
Pre Game
Regina Leader Post-- Lions remain Riders' focus
Vancouver Province-- Lions' Marsh may be hard not to notice soon
Vancouver Sun-- Lions to tackle Riders' '13th man' in noisy Taylor Field crowd
Canada.com-- One day at a time for Riders
Quick Snaps Saskatchewan Roughriders
Quick Snaps British Columbia Lions
Post Game
British Columbia 42 at Saskatchewan 5
Attendance-- 30, 048
Vancouver Sun-- Resurgent Lions crush Roughriders 42-5 for with straight win
Vancouver Province-- Give Buono credit for Lions revival
Regina Leader Post--Darian Duran'ts comments after Riders' 42-5 loss to B. C.
Globe and Mail-- B. C. Lions catching fire at right time of season
National Post-- B. C. Lions take a bite out of Roughriders
When we kicked off the 2011 CFL season, there was much talk about what was wrong with Saskatchewan and British Columbia, the losses kept rolling on through July and into August as the two CFL West teams held the bottom of the division quite closely, watching with a sense of urgency as the Eskimos and the Stamps began to put a fair amount of distance between the upper and lower reaches of the division.
However, the turnaround for both has come with the turn of the calendar from August to September, more so for the Lions who currently ride a four game winning streak, putting that on the line today in Regina against the Riders who hold a three game run on the CFL schedule.
It is perhaps the most important game thus far for both, the prospect of a CFL West playoff position the tantalizing vision just off in the distance, a win for the Lions would solidify their hold on the final spot in the West and give the surging Leos a launching pad for run at second and maybe even first. For the Riders a win will tighten up an already congested West, making October a rally race for placement whether in the division or perhaps for a CFL crossover spot.
The Lions arrive at always loud and very Green Mosaic Stadium riding the hot hand of Travis Lulay, the Lions QB who has found much success through September, bringing a stable of sure handed receivers and a running game that earns every yard. On the Defence the Lions hope to continue to punish opposition squads, adding to their sack totals, forcing errors and turnovers that have been the hallmark of the Leos for the last five or so weeks.
The Riders who have had a remarkable turnaround since the return of Ken Miller to the sidelines are hoping to continue to build on their momentum since the Labour Day wars, this weekend another major test for the Green and White as to whether this is indeed the real deal or just the enthusiasm over a popular coach making his return.
While the records aren't among the best of the league thus far, this is perhaps the weekend's marquee game when it comes to importance.
Game Time 1 PM ST (Noon PT, 3 ET)
Pre Game
Regina Leader Post-- Lions remain Riders' focus
Vancouver Province-- Lions' Marsh may be hard not to notice soon
Vancouver Sun-- Lions to tackle Riders' '13th man' in noisy Taylor Field crowd
Canada.com-- One day at a time for Riders
Quick Snaps Saskatchewan Roughriders
Quick Snaps British Columbia Lions
Post Game
British Columbia 42 at Saskatchewan 5
Attendance-- 30, 048
Vancouver Sun-- Resurgent Lions crush Roughriders 42-5 for with straight win
Vancouver Province-- Give Buono credit for Lions revival
Regina Leader Post--Darian Duran'ts comments after Riders' 42-5 loss to B. C.
Globe and Mail-- B. C. Lions catching fire at right time of season
National Post-- B. C. Lions take a bite out of Roughriders
Friday, September 23, 2011
CFL Regular Season Week 13
The final weekend of September offers up a snapshot of two divisions that have had similar paths for the most part, the only difference being that in the CFL East the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the most part have remained the dominant team, a small stumble around Labour Day the only real blemish on their record thus far.
Still, despite those back to back losses to Saskatchewan, Winnipeg remains atop the CFL East, having added some distance between themselves and the defending Grey Cup Champs in Montreal.
The rest of the East (with the exception of Toronto which seems to be all but going through the motions at this point) and the West have been up and down, winning and losing, sending their fans home happy or off confused as to where they really are thus far in the year.
Some of that confusion may clear up a bit once the weekend's action is done, some key match ups have important ramifications on potential seeding in the playoff drive of November. Some teams may add points to their lead, others may fall a little further off the pace, all of it plays out over three days.
Montreal opens up the weekend with a visit to Edmonton, a game which will give us a glimpse as to whether the Als have regrouped enough to make their annual charge, or if the Esks will return to their early season form.
Saturday's twin bill features a showdown between the two hot teams of the last few weeks as the Lions head into Mosaic Field to see if they can bring the Riders back down to earth after their success since Labour Day, winning streaks are on the line, so someone is going to see that string come to an end.
The Bombers have the chance to pad their lead atop the CFL East as they make the trip into Toronto, the Argos haven't had a win in many a week now, desperation could be their only motivation these days, the Bombers perhaps should keep that in mind.
The weekend wraps up with a feel good moment, as the CFL returns to Atlantic Canada for their Touchdown Atlantic game, this year featuring the Stamps and the Tiger Cats, two teams that have confounded their fans with their hot and cold moments this season.
Providing they can pull themselves away from the lobster feed, it could be a most pivotal game for either team heading into October.
Friday, September 23-- Montreal 34 at Edmonton 21 (40,274)
Saturday, September 24-- British Columbia 42 at Saskatchewan 5 (30,048)
Saturday, September 24-- Winnipeg 24 at Toronto 25 (19,108)
Sunday, September 25-- Calgary 36 at Hamilton 55 at Moncton (20,153 )
Twelve Men Prognostications: Predicted Winners
Edmonton
British Columbia
Winnipeg
Hamilton
Weekly Record-- 2 - 4
Overall Record-- 24 -- 48
Still, despite those back to back losses to Saskatchewan, Winnipeg remains atop the CFL East, having added some distance between themselves and the defending Grey Cup Champs in Montreal.
The rest of the East (with the exception of Toronto which seems to be all but going through the motions at this point) and the West have been up and down, winning and losing, sending their fans home happy or off confused as to where they really are thus far in the year.
Some of that confusion may clear up a bit once the weekend's action is done, some key match ups have important ramifications on potential seeding in the playoff drive of November. Some teams may add points to their lead, others may fall a little further off the pace, all of it plays out over three days.
Montreal opens up the weekend with a visit to Edmonton, a game which will give us a glimpse as to whether the Als have regrouped enough to make their annual charge, or if the Esks will return to their early season form.
Saturday's twin bill features a showdown between the two hot teams of the last few weeks as the Lions head into Mosaic Field to see if they can bring the Riders back down to earth after their success since Labour Day, winning streaks are on the line, so someone is going to see that string come to an end.
The Bombers have the chance to pad their lead atop the CFL East as they make the trip into Toronto, the Argos haven't had a win in many a week now, desperation could be their only motivation these days, the Bombers perhaps should keep that in mind.
The weekend wraps up with a feel good moment, as the CFL returns to Atlantic Canada for their Touchdown Atlantic game, this year featuring the Stamps and the Tiger Cats, two teams that have confounded their fans with their hot and cold moments this season.
Providing they can pull themselves away from the lobster feed, it could be a most pivotal game for either team heading into October.
Friday, September 23-- Montreal 34 at Edmonton 21 (40,274)
Saturday, September 24-- British Columbia 42 at Saskatchewan 5 (30,048)
Saturday, September 24-- Winnipeg 24 at Toronto 25 (19,108)
Sunday, September 25-- Calgary 36 at Hamilton 55 at Moncton (20,153 )
Twelve Men Prognostications: Predicted Winners
Edmonton
British Columbia
Winnipeg
Hamilton
Weekly Record-- 2 - 4
Overall Record-- 24 -- 48
CFL Gameday: Montreal at Edmonton (September 23)
At the start of the season, considering the start that the two teams were off to, more than a few CFL fans probably wandered along the CFL schedule and circled this date as a major kind of showdown.
But as we've seen through the first twelve weeks of the 2011 season both the Alouettes and Eskimos have provided for more than a few conundrums along the way, from fast starts to sudden losing streaks, both teams have had cause to regroup and rethink during the year.
Friday night's match up at Commonwealth Stadium, might not be the marquee match that the early season suggested, but it still offers up a good measuring stick as to where the two teams are at heading into the home stretch of the CFL season.
Both Anthony Calvillo and Ricky Ray have had opportunity to put lots of points up on the board so far in the years, and equally both have seen games where their offence has sputtered, perhaps an anticipated situation in a rebuilding Eskimo team, but a scenario that at times has raised a few flags of concern over the Alouettes long time domination of the CFL.
Regardless of the past history of the season so far, there are two vital points available to the victor tonight, the Esks can keep their grip on first in the CFL West with a win tonight, while the Als need two points desperately to keep within striking distance of the Blue Bombers.
It makes for the ingredients for a potential Friday night shoot out.
Game Time 7 PM MT ( 9 ET, 6 PT) TSN
Pre Game
Edmonton Sun-- Esks look to turn negative into positive
Edmonton Journal-- O line's hot and cold act just "part of football"
Globe and Mail-- Alouettes look to answer questions with statement game in Edmonton
National Post-- Alouettes' Richardson looks for redemption
Canada.com--- Esks Laurent knew football, in any language
Quick Snaps Montreal Alouettes
Quick Snaps Edmonton Eskimos
Post Game
Montreal 34 at Edmonton 21
Attendance 40,274
Edmonton Sun-- Als complete sweep over Eskimos
Edmonton Journal-- Eskimos coach shoulders blame for loss to Alouettes
Globe and Mail-- Alouettes close gap on Bombers
National Post-- Alouettes lose Calvillo, defeat Eskimos
Canada.com-- Back-up leads Montreal to 34-21 win over Eskimos
But as we've seen through the first twelve weeks of the 2011 season both the Alouettes and Eskimos have provided for more than a few conundrums along the way, from fast starts to sudden losing streaks, both teams have had cause to regroup and rethink during the year.
Friday night's match up at Commonwealth Stadium, might not be the marquee match that the early season suggested, but it still offers up a good measuring stick as to where the two teams are at heading into the home stretch of the CFL season.
Both Anthony Calvillo and Ricky Ray have had opportunity to put lots of points up on the board so far in the years, and equally both have seen games where their offence has sputtered, perhaps an anticipated situation in a rebuilding Eskimo team, but a scenario that at times has raised a few flags of concern over the Alouettes long time domination of the CFL.
Regardless of the past history of the season so far, there are two vital points available to the victor tonight, the Esks can keep their grip on first in the CFL West with a win tonight, while the Als need two points desperately to keep within striking distance of the Blue Bombers.
It makes for the ingredients for a potential Friday night shoot out.
Game Time 7 PM MT ( 9 ET, 6 PT) TSN
Pre Game
Edmonton Sun-- Esks look to turn negative into positive
Edmonton Journal-- O line's hot and cold act just "part of football"
Globe and Mail-- Alouettes look to answer questions with statement game in Edmonton
National Post-- Alouettes' Richardson looks for redemption
Canada.com--- Esks Laurent knew football, in any language
Quick Snaps Montreal Alouettes
Quick Snaps Edmonton Eskimos
Post Game
Montreal 34 at Edmonton 21
Attendance 40,274
Edmonton Sun-- Als complete sweep over Eskimos
Edmonton Journal-- Eskimos coach shoulders blame for loss to Alouettes
Globe and Mail-- Alouettes close gap on Bombers
National Post-- Alouettes lose Calvillo, defeat Eskimos
Canada.com-- Back-up leads Montreal to 34-21 win over Eskimos
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