Beast of the East 2021

[OV Argo]

Who's it going to be?

A couple of weeks back - especially after the win in the Hammer - I had myself convinced it was the Argos; but my hopes were dashed after that sad performance against the Als.

Als - lost starting QB; but maybe Shiltz can be sharp and manage games for them?; will they ride a power ground game with Stanback? Good O_line and a couple of big play receivers in Lewis & Weineke. Their D is only so-so IMO; and their rookie FG kicker has had some struggles - this could prove costly when a clutch FG is needed in a big game

Ticats - 1-2 punch at QB is real nice to have, and some good receivers; weakness on the O_line though; but a really good D all-around (couple of iffy spots though like MLB); FG kicking also not real proven

Argos - going to need MBT at his sharpest; can the O_line hold up to allow throws to talented receivers, and will they use a run game ?; and all that D talent has yet to gel under Jones into a solid unit


IF i was forced to bet = sadly I believe i would have to put the money on the Pussycats - cause of the 2 QBs AND more importantly, a good defence.

[SkalbaniasGhost]

Who's it going to be?

A couple of weeks back - especially after the win in the Hammer - I had myself convinced it was the Argos; but my hopes were dashed after that sad performance against the Als.

Als - lost starting QB; but maybe Shiltz can be sharp and manage games for them?; will they ride a power ground game with Stanback? Good O_line and a couple of big play receivers in Lewis & Weineke. Their D is only so-so IMO; and their rookie FG kicker has had some struggles - this could prove costly when a clutch FG is needed in a big game

Ticats - 1-2 punch at QB is real nice to have, and some good receivers; weakness on the O_line though; but a really good D all-around (couple of iffy spots though like MLB); FG kicking also not real proven

Argos - going to need MBT at his sharpest; can the O_line hold up to allow throws to talented receivers, and will they use a run game ?; and all that D talent has yet to gel under Jones into a solid unit


IF i was forced to bet = sadly I believe i would have to put the money on the Pussycats - cause of the 2 QBs AND more importantly, a good defence.

One of these three teams is going to go on a hot streak. Hamilton has the depth to put it together. Montreal has the marquee running back to rally behind.
Toronto is still looking for it's identity in week 13. Argos go 1-3 and lose in the East Semi-Final. It won't be this year for this team.

[OV Argo]

One of these three teams is going to go on a hot streak. Hamilton has the depth to put it together. Montreal has the marquee running back to rally behind.
Toronto is still looking for it's identity in week 13. Argos go 1-3 and lose in the East Semi-Final. It won't be this year for this team.

I'm just glad there will be no West cross-over ;o)

IMO - could be any of the 3 to take the East = no sure bet there.

[OV Argo]

Updates:

Ticats - kill a weak opponent in the Esks; Masoli looks like he's getting back to his best form; Don Jackson gives them another weapon at RB; still iffy FG kicking though

Als - lose a defensive battle to the Riders; Harris comes in and gives them a spark at QB - I'll guess he is the starter the rest of the way, and if he gets hot like he can - gives them a good shot to take the East

Argos - fluke out a win over a poor Lions team; a few bright spots but lots of poor play and more dumb penalties; not looking that promising

[jerrym]

Updates:

Argos - fluke out a win over a poor Lions team; a few bright spots but lots of poor play and more dumb penalties; not looking that promising

With a big assist from Jimmy Camacho going 0/3 in FGs for the Lions

[Mocha]

Updates:

Ticats - kill a weak opponent in the Esks; Masoli looks like he's getting back to his best form; Don Jackson gives them another weapon at RB; still iffy FG kicking though

Als - lose a defensive battle to the Riders; Harris comes in and gives them a spark at QB - I'll guess he is the starter the rest of the way, and if he gets hot like he can - gives them a good shot to take the East

Argos - fluke out a win over a poor Lions team; a few bright spots but lots of poor play and more dumb penalties; not looking that promising

Yeah, Harris at QB gives me cause for concern. Granted, his play with the Als is a limited sample but if he can find his old form, they could do a lot of damage in the playoffs.

[paulwoods13]

Yeah, Harris at QB gives me cause for concern. Granted, his play with the Als is a limited sample but if he can find his old form, they could do a lot of damage in the playoffs.

I only got home in time to see the last few seconds of the Mtl-Sask game, and probably won't have time to watch the recording, but it looked to me as if Harris was pissed off with someone or something as time expired. Mad at himself, or already mad at a teammate?

[OV Argo]

I only got home in time to see the last few seconds of the Mtl-Sask game, and probably won't have time to watch the recording, but it looked to me as if Harris was pissed off with someone or something as time expired. Mad at himself, or already mad at a teammate?

Didn't notice that; maybe he was mad at Khari Jones for going for the onside kick with over a minute left to play (that Duke Williams recovered and ran well into Als territory), when a FG could have won the game for the Als ? Harris was harassed (as Als QBs were most of the game) on the last gasp couple of downs the Als had - so maybe he was po'd at the O-Line or play-calling ?