The Battle of Ontario brings a cap to week number three of the 2012 CFL season.
The Toronto Argonauts making the trek down the Queen Elizabeth Way destined for that famed Argo graveyard of Ivor Wynne, the first of perhaps two, maybe three (playoff positioning depending) visits that they will make in this farewell year to the venerable old field.
The Argos come down the road with a 1-1 record thus far, last weeks victory over Calgary a last minute barn burner which provided no shortage of excitement and a bit of hope for the future for the Double Blue, which seems to finally be finding its pace with Ricky Ray at the helm.
The Cats on the other hand are in a bit of disarray, something that wasn't anticipated heading into the 2012 season, rumblings of discontent between players and new head coach George Cortez are beginning to surface, understandable we imagine when a team which entered the season with much promise is struggling as the Cats are.
Still, it's not a good thing when the fingers start to fly and the players give the impression that revolt is in the air, especially when the troubles don't seem quite as bad as they are being made out to be.
Other than the week one blow out against the Riders, the Cats seem to be getting a handle on their troubles, last weeks narrow loss to the Lions showed much promise that the pieces are starting to come together, which makes it curious that the complaints became public this week.
As always in Hamilton, the perfect tonic for a troublesome week is a match up with the arch rivals from Toronto, Ricky Ray may have thought that the days of the Calgary/Edmonton rivalry brought the fans to full voice, but we're not sure anything has prepared him for wearing Double Blue in Tiger town.
Likewise, Henry Buris who knows a thing about inter provincial rivalry from his days with the Stamps, will want to compare notes with Ray on the atmosphere at Ivor Wynne, though we recommend he not do that in any public forum in Hamilton...
Saturday night's week three wrap up may provide yet another lesson in Argology 101 for the new QB.
Game Time 7 PM ET, 4 PT Ivor Wynne Stadium (TSN)
Toronto 27 at Hamilton 36 (24,264)
Pre Game
CFL Video Preview
Globe and Mail-- Tiger-Cats hope to get season on track against Argos
National Post-- Hamilton Tiger-Cats deny they are 'a team in trouble'
Hamilton Spectator-- New Ticats learn fast to hate Argos
Toronto Sun-- Welcome to the Argos-Ticats rivalry
Toronto Star-- Toronto Argonauts wet to renew heated rivalry with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Team Backgrounders
Toronto Argonauts
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Post Game
CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights
Globe and Mail-- Chris Williams' three touchdowns lead Ticats past Argos
National Post-- Ticats hold off Argos to earn first win of the season
Hamilton Spectator-- Ticats roll over arch rival Argos 36-27
Toronto Sun- Ticats look special against Argos
Toronto Star-- Toronto Argonauts fall to arch rival Hamilton Tiger Cats 36-27
Three downs, a bigger ball, wider field and a lot more entertainment! The world of Canadian Football.
Showing posts with label CFL Game Day July 14. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CFL Game Day July 14. Show all posts
Saturday, July 14, 2012
CFL Game Day: British Columbia at Saskatchewan (July 14, 2012)
Two undefeated teams, early as the season is, take to the field in Regina today as the British Columbia Lions seek to keep their roll going taking on the rejuvenated Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Riders, who entered the season with more than a few questions to answer for their fans, have had a rather successful couple of weeks to open the season, a resounding thumping of the Tiger Cats on the road and a less than thumping victory over the Eskimos last week, still when November comes about the only thing people will remember is the four points in their favour in the standings.
The Lions may provide a better measuring stick for the Riders heading into week three, the Eskimos clearly had a bad week last weekend, taking their frustrations out on the Bombers last night. A signal to their neighbours in the east that perhaps it's best not to plan victory parades just yet.
Saskatchewan for its part will wish to show the home side that the offence they watched on television in week one will be making an appearance at Mosaic this year. The task however may be a tough one going up against the always punishing BC Lions defence which has had a rather impressive debut to the 2012 season.
Add into the mix the potentially explosive Lions offence and the defending Grey Cup chance could be considered the favourite to exit Mosaic still holding that undefeated status.
The Lions have a vast number of resources for putting points on the board, a strong running game, sure handed and fleet receivers and steady leadership with Travis Lulay at the helm of the offensive unit, they all combine to make a sturdy test for the Riders defensive corps today.
Game Time 1 PM ST ( 3 PM ET, Noon PT ) Mosaic Field TSN
British Columbia 20 at Saskatchewan 23 (32,080)
Pre Game
CFL Video Preview
Globe and Mail-- New Roughriders defence faces tough test against defending champion...
National Post-- Corey Chamblin has Roughriders heading in the right direction
Regina Leader Post-- Simon says Rider fans are No. 1
Vancouver Province-- Crowd noise falling on deaf ears with Lions
Vancouver Sun-- Lions' Khalif Mitchell vs. Riders' Kory Sheets...
Team Backgrounders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
British Columbia Lions
Post Game
CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights
Globe and Mail-- Riders edge Lions to remain unbeaten
National Post-- Roughriders continue strong start with win over Lions
Regina Leader Post-- Riders down B. C. Lions to improve to 3-0 on the season
Vancouver Sun-- Johnson's bad break makes loss to Roughriders even more painful
Vancouver Province-- B. C. Lions done in by missed kicks, big returns in Regina
The Riders, who entered the season with more than a few questions to answer for their fans, have had a rather successful couple of weeks to open the season, a resounding thumping of the Tiger Cats on the road and a less than thumping victory over the Eskimos last week, still when November comes about the only thing people will remember is the four points in their favour in the standings.
The Lions may provide a better measuring stick for the Riders heading into week three, the Eskimos clearly had a bad week last weekend, taking their frustrations out on the Bombers last night. A signal to their neighbours in the east that perhaps it's best not to plan victory parades just yet.
Saskatchewan for its part will wish to show the home side that the offence they watched on television in week one will be making an appearance at Mosaic this year. The task however may be a tough one going up against the always punishing BC Lions defence which has had a rather impressive debut to the 2012 season.
Add into the mix the potentially explosive Lions offence and the defending Grey Cup chance could be considered the favourite to exit Mosaic still holding that undefeated status.
The Lions have a vast number of resources for putting points on the board, a strong running game, sure handed and fleet receivers and steady leadership with Travis Lulay at the helm of the offensive unit, they all combine to make a sturdy test for the Riders defensive corps today.
Game Time 1 PM ST ( 3 PM ET, Noon PT ) Mosaic Field TSN
British Columbia 20 at Saskatchewan 23 (32,080)
Pre Game
CFL Video Preview
Globe and Mail-- New Roughriders defence faces tough test against defending champion...
National Post-- Corey Chamblin has Roughriders heading in the right direction
Regina Leader Post-- Simon says Rider fans are No. 1
Vancouver Province-- Crowd noise falling on deaf ears with Lions
Vancouver Sun-- Lions' Khalif Mitchell vs. Riders' Kory Sheets...
Team Backgrounders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
British Columbia Lions
Post Game
CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights
Globe and Mail-- Riders edge Lions to remain unbeaten
National Post-- Roughriders continue strong start with win over Lions
Regina Leader Post-- Riders down B. C. Lions to improve to 3-0 on the season
Vancouver Sun-- Johnson's bad break makes loss to Roughriders even more painful
Vancouver Province-- B. C. Lions done in by missed kicks, big returns in Regina
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