REGULAR SEASON FINALE GAME THREAD / Week 20 / Argos @ Lions

**Wobbler** · 10-31-2017, 11:29 PM

As previously posted by jerrym and timlb01, Coombs and Lemon are expected to return this week. If they help us to win and secure the playoff bye: great! If we lose, at least they'll be warmed up for when things get serious...

Travelling to the west coast is always tough and B.C. is talented, but I'm expecting a big win.

**timlb01** · 11-01-2017, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

As previously posted by jerrym and timlb01, Coombs and Lemon are expected to return this week. If they help us to win and secure the playoff bye: great! If we lose, at least they'll be warmed up for when things get serious...

Travelling to the west coast is always tough and B.C. is talented, but I'm expecting a big win.

I agree with you. I think the team will be ready and primed. This game will be very tight I believe. Is there any word on Marcus Ball and when he may return? Looking forward to watching the game.

**Jon Gonzo** · 11-01-2017, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by timlb01

I agree with you. I think the team will be ready and primed. This game will be very tight I believe. Is there any word on Marcus Ball and when he may return? Looking forward to watching the game.

I read somewhere; not this week, but for the Playoffs. Lemon may be in, depending on a coach's roster decision.

**Antwon** · 11-01-2017, 12:41 PM

I heard today on TSN 1150 that the Lions will be giving QB Alex Ross some playing time this game.

**RB957** · 11-01-2017, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Antwon

I heard today on TSN 1150 that the Lions will be giving QB Alex Ross some playing time this game.

If that is true, let's hope that he doesn't have the type of game against us that Brandon Bridge did when we played the Roughriders. IMO, the Argos really need this victory to build confidence for a run to the Grey Cup. I don't like their chances as much if they have to first win the Eastern semi-final against a West division team.

**timlb01** · 11-01-2017, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by RB957

If that is true, let's hope that he doesn't have the type of game against us that Brandon Bridge did when we played the Roughriders. IMO, the Argos really need this victory to build confidence for a run to the Grey Cup. I don't like their chances as much if they have to first win the Eastern semi-final against a West division team.

I agree that if we do not finish first this could be a quick playoff experience.

**timlb01** · 11-01-2017, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jon Gonzo

I read somewhere; not this week, but for the Playoffs. Lemon may be in, depending on a coach's roster decision.

I read yesterday and posted it that Lemon is expected to play in BC. I am very curious about Marcus Ball though.

**gilthethrill** · 11-01-2017, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by RB957

If that is true, let's hope that he doesn't have the type of game against us that Brandon Bridge did when we played the Roughriders. IMO, the Argos really need this victory to build confidence for a run to the Grey Cup. I don't like their chances as much if they have to first win the Eastern semi-final against a West division team.

If Alex Ross steps onto the field Saturday night expect the Argo defence to make him look like Alex P. Keaton. Another bye week should give Marcus Ball time to heal fully.

**AngeloV** · 11-01-2017, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

If Alex Ross steps onto the field Saturday night expect the Argo defence to make him look like Alex P. Keaton. Another bye week should give Marcus Ball time to heal fully.

Are you saying Ross is a member of the young Republicans?

**gilthethrill** · 11-01-2017, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

Are you saying Ross is a member of the young Republicans?

Yes! That is exactly what I am saying!

**argotom** · 11-01-2017, 07:48 PM

This is our playoff game in BC, even though it is not a must win I say we have to win and in an impressive manner.

**jerrym** · 11-01-2017, 09:20 PM

With Wilder running wild again and Coombs and Lemon back, I'm expecting an Argo win even if Jennings plays like he did last yard as he did against Winnipeg.

**AngeloV** · 11-03-2017, 12:31 PM

Depth chart is out.
Coombs, Lemon and Woodson are all back. Looks like Darby is out with Ford moving to HB and White back to field corner. Jones backs up Coombs in place of an injured Ralph. With the exception of Ball, Ralph and Darby, this might be the healthiest line up all year.

https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.ne...h_vsBCNov4.pdf

**paulwoods13** · 11-03-2017, 01:02 PM

Sorry to see both Harris and Darby out. Ford has been OK this year, but Harris is better IMO. Good to see Lemon and, of course, Coombs back. With no McDaniel, I don't know who the emergency kicker is. I assume Mathews and either Woodson or Webster will be scratched. Wonder how much PT Bass will get at LB.

Note Ralph has been six-gamed. Given there would be little or no salary saving from such a move at this time of year, I am guessing his season is over, unfortunately.

**cfl-cis fan** · 11-03-2017, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

Sorry to see both Harris and Darby out. Ford has been OK this year, but Harris is better IMO. Good to see Lemon and, of course, Coombs back. With no McDaniel, I don't know who the emergency kicker is. I assume Mathews and either Woodson or Webster will be scratched. Wonder how much PT Bass will get at LB.

Note Ralph has been six-gamed. Given there would be little or no salary saving from such a move at this time of year, I am guessing his season is over, unfortunately.

think the emergency Kicker/Punter is Malcolm Williams

**Wobbler** · 11-03-2017, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

Note Ralph has been six-gamed. Given there would be little or no salary saving from such a move at this time of year, I am guessing his season is over, unfortunately.

Where did you see that? The transaction wire shows him going on the 1 game IR and so does the team roster.

**paulwoods13** · 11-03-2017, 07:48 PM

I thought it said six at the bottom of second page of the depth chart.

**ArgoRavi** · 11-03-2017, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

I thought it said six at the bottom of second page of the depth chart.

Further up, it says that he has been placed on the one-game; at the bottom, it says the six-game but I am inclined to believe the former over the latter. One newspaper article this week seemed to indicate that it was a minor foot injury that Ralph has.

**Joe Barnes** · 11-04-2017, 02:59 PM

It should be a great game. Argos have 1st place on the line and BC, favourites to contend for the Grey Cup at the outset of the season, have a lot of pride (haha, pride...Lions...okay, stop) and would love to win out at home. Still, I see Argos coming out strong, well rested after the bye (thus taking the edge off of the time difference and travel). If BC stays in the game into the 2nd half, it'll be an entertaining finish, as they have a lot of talent and nothing to lose. I still see Argos winning in the end, as I believe they really, as a franchise, would prefer to host the East Final, as they'd have more time to promote that game.