July 23, 2016: Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ Edmonton Eskimos Game Thread

[Will]

I do not like Hamilton's chances on the road against Edmonton.

[R.J]

Hamilton without Collaros is an inconsistent team at best. Edmonton's defence hasn't gotten much better; being better against the Bombers doesn't mean much to me. Edmonton should win at home and with their offence, but Hamilton is well coached and if Masoli can rein in the turnovers; the Ticats might actually pull of a win.

[Argo]

Hamilton without Collaros is an inconsistent team at best. Edmonton's defence hasn't gotten much better; being better against the Bombers doesn't mean much to me. Edmonton should win at home and with their offence, but Hamilton is well coached and if Masoli can rein in the turnovers; the Ticats might actually pull of a win.

Cannot disagree with any of this.

[ArgoRavi]

Will Hamilton's o-line be able to handle Edmonton's d-line?

[OV Argo]

Will Hamilton's o-line be able to handle Edmonton's d-line?

More like the other way around Ravi. Masoli could have all day and it's not like he is going to kill any defence with his passing arm. OTOH - give Reilly time and with that receiving corps, they will light you up for big passing yards (what's his per game average this far this season?) But the Esks O-line faces a big challenge against IMO the best D-line in the league right now; taking heat off with lots of ground game could help the Esks offence, but I'm not sure Maas as an offensive "thinker" really grasps that.

[R.J]

Reilly average is 408.67 yards per game.
71.3 completion %, 1226 yards, 7 TDs, 2 Ints, 10 avg yards per throw.

[Argo57]

Edmonton's receiving unit is extremely impressive, Reilly looks dialled in.
Let's hope it continues!!

[gilthethrill]

Someone please explain to me how Masoli and crew embarrassed the Argos in week 1?

[Argo57]

Someone please explain to me how Masoli and crew embarrassed the Argos in week 1?

The Argos have a habit of doing this, I was thinking the same thing.

[AngeloV]

Someone please explain to me how Masoli and crew embarrassed the Argos in week 1?

The Argos have a habit of doing this, I was thinking the same thing.

LMFAO. This is classic Argofan game day thread. Just like when the Argos played in BC 2 weeks ago.

I thought only the Argos didn't know how to put a team away once they built a big early lead, eh SnowRogue?

[R.J]

LMFAO. This is classic Argofan game day thread. Just like when the Argos played in BC 2 weeks ago.

I thought only the Argos didn't know how to put a team away once they built a big early lead, eh SnowRogue?

I don't recall ever stating that the Argonauts under Milanovich were the only team to ever do this, but okie dokie.

[AngeloV]

I don't recall ever stating that the Argonauts under Milanovich were the only team to ever do this, but okie dokie.

You didn't. Just having fun with you because you were disappointed they didn't close out in blowout fashion against the Riders, and been a big fan of the Maas/Reilly combo.

[Argo57]

LMFAO. This is classic Argofan game day thread. Just like when the Argos played in BC 2 weeks ago.

I thought only the Argos didn't know how to put a team away once they built a big early lead, eh SnowRogue?

This one had shades of the Panthers-Seahawks playoff game last year, each team blew the other out for half the game.
Boggles the mind how things could turn around so quick, good on Hamilton for pulling it out, if Collaros gets going like he was early last season they will be hard to stop!

[AngeloV]

This one had shades of the Panthers-Seahawks playoff game last year, each team blew the other out for half the game.
Boggles the mind how things could turn around so quick, good on Hamilton for pulling it out, if Collaros gets going like he was early last season they will be hard to stop!

Yes, it was a very entertaining game. Deep down, I think I'm ashamed of myself, because I believe I was rooting for Hamilton as the comeback was continuing.

[Gill The Thrill]

Someone please explain to me how Masoli and crew embarrassed the Argos in week 1?

do you need an explanation now. This Edmonton secondary is as weak as the Argos. That in conjunction with the call every deep pass defensive Pass interference and you have your answer. The Eskies do miss Chris Jones, but he did take personnel, both on and off the field with him.

[gilthethrill]

do you need an explanation now. This Edmonton secondary is as weak as the Argos. That in conjunction with the call every deep pass defensive Pass interference and you have your answer. The Eskies do miss Chris Jones, but he did take personnel, both on and off the field with him.

I also turned the tv off at halftime. When I tuned back in during the 4th I threw up in my mouth.

[argolio]

Someone please explain to me how Masoli and crew embarrassed the Argos in week 1?

On any given (insert day of the week here); every game is a separate event; blah blah blah.

How do you sit Masoli the next game if Zach comes back?

How do you not based on Masoli's previous few games?

Cats o-line dominated the Esks d-line in the second half. And I don't think Reilly did himself any favours throwing his helmet and yelling at his o-line in the 2nd half.

[Gill The Thrill]

I walked away from this game at the half at 24-3. Turned it back at 31-13 and can't believe it.

This record can't mean as much as it used to. Masoli has completed 23 in a row, but with help from the officials on at least 2 of them. These pass interference calls are getting ridiculous imo.

[Gill The Thrill]

Reilly had to work for that yd on 3rd down.

Can't believe this Eskimo offensive line is getting demolished in the 2nd half. Especially after giving Reilly all sorts of protection in the first half.

[argosrule2415]

Wow...that was disappointing to watch. Can't believe the Ti-cats pulled that one out. Eskimos just flatlined in that second half and made Masoli look like a hall of famer. Awesome catch by Owens on that two point convert.