2015: Week 4

[T-Bone]

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Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 7:00pm EDT.
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Montreal, QC.

TV: TSN1/3/4/5 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.206931) - RDS (http://www.rds.ca/football/lcf)
Video Webcast: TSN Go (http://www.tsn.ca/tv#/) - RDS Go (http://www.rds.ca/t%C3%A9l%C3%A9/en-direct/en-direct?axisVideoId=68996) - ESPN3 (http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/type/upcoming/sport/football/search/CFL/)
Radio: HAM: CKOC 1150 (http://www.1150ckoc.ca/index.aspx) - MTL: TSN 690 (http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690)
Audio Webcast: HAM: Here (http://player.1150ckoc.ca/) - MTL: Here (http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690-live-stream-1.52959?ot=example.AjaxPageLayout.ot)
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM (http://www.siriusxm.ca/sports/cfl/)

Depth Charts: HAM: Here (http://ticats.ca/depth-charts/) - MTL: Here (http://en.montrealalouettes.com/depthchart/charts/team/9)

Final Score: 13-17 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/hamilton-tiger-cats-montreal-alouettes-20150716/Stats)


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Friday, July 17, 2015 at 7:00pm EDT.
TD Place Stadium. Ottawa, ON.

TV: TSN1/3/4/5 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.206931)
Video Webcast: TSN Go (http://www.tsn.ca/tv#/) - ESPN3 (http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/type/upcoming/sport/football/search/CFL/)
Radio: EDM: CHED 630 (http://www.630ched.com/eskimos/) - OTT: TSN 1200 (http://www.tsn.ca/radio/ottawa-1200)
Audio Webcast: EDM: Here (http://player.630ched.com/) - OTT: Here (http://www.tsn.ca/radio/tsn-1200-live-stream-1.53030?ot=example.AjaxPageLayout.ot)
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM (http://www.siriusxm.ca/sports/cfl/)

Depth Charts: EDM: Here (http://www.esks.com/page/depth-charts) - OTT: Here (http://www.ottawaredblacks.com/depth-charts)

Final Score: 23-12 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/edmonton-eskimos-ottawa-redblacks-20150717/Stats)


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Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10:00pm EDT.
Mosaic Stadium. Regina, SK.

TV: TSN1/3/4/5 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.206931)
Video Webcast: TSN Go (http://www.tsn.ca/tv#/) - ESPN3 (http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/type/upcoming/sport/football/search/CFL/)
Radio: BC: TSN 1040 (http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040-i-1410) - SSK: CKRM 620 (http://www.620ckrm.com/sportscage-home)
Audio Webcast: BC: Here (http://player.tsn1040.ca/) - SSK: Here (http://www.620ckrm.com/listenlive/index.html)
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM (http://www.siriusxm.ca/sports/cfl/)

Depth Charts: BC: Here (http://www.bclions.com/page/bc-lions-2015-depth-charts-and-rosters) - SSK: Here (http://www.riderville.com/depthchart/list/team/4)

Final Score: 27-24 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/bc-lions-saskatchewan-roughriders-20150717/Stats)


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Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 7:00pm EDT.
McMahon Stadium. Calgary, AB.

TV: TSN1/3/4/5 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.206931)
Video Webcast: TSN Go (http://www.tsn.ca/tv#/) - ESPN3 (http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/type/upcoming/sport/football/search/CFL/)
Radio: WPG: CJOB 680 (http://www.cjob.com/bombers/) - CGY: CHQR 770 (http://www.newstalk770.com/)
Audio Webcast: WPG: Here (http://player.cjob.com/) - CGY: Here (http://www.newstalk770.com/stampeders/)
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM (http://www.siriusxm.ca/sports/cfl/)

Depth Charts: WPG: Here (http://www.bluebombers.com/depthchart/list/team/5) - CGY: Here (http://www.stampeders.com/mediainfo)

Final Score: 25-26 (http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/game/winnipeg-blue-bombers-calgary-stampeders-20150718/Stats)

[Argo]

Go at 'em, boys. Beat the hell out of each other (*) while the Argos rethink, repair, and replace.

(*) QBs excepted

[jerrym]

Alouettes have four point lead in fourth quarter over Hamilton

S.J. Green's third-quarter touchdown and a fourth quarter FG are the difference with 5 minutes to go in the fourth, as the Alouettes lead Hamilton 17-13.

[jerrym]

This weekend is highlighted by a couple rematches from Week 3, both of which were very notable in their results. The first rematch sees an upstart team trying to bounce back from its first loss of the season, a game lost very emphatically. The second rematch is the one most eyes will be on, thanks to the record of one of the teams involved. ...

Rematch part one
The Edmonton Eskimos hammered the Ottawa REDBLACKS last week. It was a game that wasn’t close and it was huge for an Esks team that was not happy with how it opened the season in Week 1. Matt Nichols gets his second start of the season at quarterback and Edmonton’s defence will try to force mistakes like it did last Thursday night. But I have to say, with no offence intended to the Eskimos, that I’m far more interested in their opponent on Friday.
How will the REDBLACKS respond to their first loss of the season? After looking really nice in starting its 2015 campaign 2-0, Ottawa came crashing down with a 46-17 setback at Commonwealth Stadium. I fully believe the REDBLACKS are a much-improved team when compared to a year ago, but how will they face their first adversity of the season? A nice response at home to Edmonton, regardless of the final result, will continue to affirm that theory.

Rematch part two


When the Lions and Riders meet at Mosaic Stadium on Friday night, I’m curious to see the desperation level of the home side. For the third time this season, Saskatchewan lost a heartbreaker last weekend in the first of this back-to-back set with BC. Led by quarterback Travis Lulay, the Lions clawed back to tie things late before beating the Riders 35-32 in overtime.


The Riders are now 0-3 to start the season, and they have every right to be frustrated by it. They’ve been close in every game, and twice they’ve lost in overtime. But that doesn’t hide the most important fact heading into Week 4: Saskatchewan has to defend better. Lulay lit the Riders up through the air and they allowed 30 or more points for a third straight game. Are these early season defensive growing pains? Or is there reason to be really worried? Friday night will help us make that determination.



http://cfl.ca/article/steinbergs-3-minute-warning-week-4

[jerrym]

Redblacks want to even score against Eskimos after lopsided loss in Edmonton


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/redblacks-want-to-even-score-against-eskimos-after-lopsided-loss-in-edmonton/article25541439/

[AngeloV]

I took Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg in the CFL pick-um on CFL.ca....oh damn...that reminds me, I forgot to play this site's pick-um this week. Oh well, hopefully I can still get 3 right.


**Edit** I guess I'm out for this week. Can't make picks once the first game starts.

[ArgoRavi]

I took Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg in the CFL pick-um on CFL.ca....oh damn...that reminds me, I forgot to play this site's pick-um this week. Oh well, hopefully I can still get 3 right.


**Edit** I guess I'm out for this week. Can't make picks once the first game starts.

I picked Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and Calgary this week in my pool (the oldest CFL prediction pool on the Internet).

[D-Gap-Willie]

Fred Stamps is all washed up, huh ? I'm not saying t hat he can do that every week but he had a great game against the Pussycats. What is going on with CFL.ca, not that I have ever criticized that 'fine' site. Montreal wins and they are promoted in the standings ahead of the Argos and behind the RB's - yes, I know that they all have 4 points, but Montreal has played an extra game. Not important, but certainly not professional either.

[Argo]

Fred Stamps is all washed up, huh ? I'm not saying t hat he can do that every week but he had a great game against the Pussycats. What is going on with CFL.ca, not that I have ever criticized that 'fine' site. Montreal wins and they are promoted in the standings ahead of the Argos and behind the RB's - yes, I know that they all have 4 points, but Montreal has played an extra game. Not important, but certainly not professional either.

It'll be interesting to see how Stamps does the rest of the season. I had him pegged at about (or at least) 40% into the downside of his career. Lewis has impressed so far and I did not expect that at this stage of his career.
As for cfl.ca, it's a rather miserable effort.

[Argo]

I thought Hamilton would win, had Argos/Stamps a toss up, and I'll take Edmonton and BC.

[AngeloV]

Fred Stamps is all washed up, huh ? I'm not saying t hat he can do that every week but he had a great game against the Pussycats. What is going on with CFL.ca, not that I have ever criticized that 'fine' site. Montreal wins and they are promoted in the standings ahead of the Argos and behind the RB's - yes, I know that they all have 4 points, but Montreal has played an extra game. Not important, but certainly not professional either.

Stamps had a good game, but he is definitely on the downside of his career.
Sadly, all I heard in my head all night as I was trying to sleep, was the shrieking voice of Rod Black repeating "vintage Fred Stamps" every time he caught a pass.

Black may have been at his most horrible worst (that's right..most horrible worst) last night. After Bede made his 53 yard FG, you would think that he set a world record or something.

[argolio]

Black annoyed me so often last night that I can't remember specifics. It all combined into one big blob.

[jerrym]

Black annoyed me so often last night that I can't remember specifics. It all combined into one big blob.

What do you mean "last night"? He does that every time to me.

[jerrym]

With Reilly out for an estimated ten weeks, Edmonton may be upset this weekend, especially with the game being in Ottawa where the fans are still rabid for the new franchise.

[jerrym]

I'll pick Saskatchewan over BC since they're playing in front their fanatic fans and the Riders have got to catch a break sometime, especially after they lost the last two games in overtime after leading for much of the game.

[jerrym]

B.C. Lions’ Austin Collie making an impact as he develops chemistry with Travis Lulay


Austin Collie came to the B.C. Lions with a well-known NFL resume, albeit one shortened by serious injuries. Having decided to come up north this off-season, it hasn’t taken much time at all for the former Indianapolis Colt to make an impact on the Canadian game.
Born in Hamilton, Ont., which gives the receiver national status, Collie has already caught two touchdown passes, with 11 catches in total for 149 yards.


http://metronews.ca/news/vancouver/1428057/b-c-lions-austin-collie-making-an-impact-as-he-develops-chemistry-with-travis-lulay/

His national status could give the Lions a big bonus if he stays healthy.

[Wobbler]

Kevin Glenn has several strengths as a QB, but clock management is not one of them. Even after the three minute warning, down by two scores, he's awfully... "methodical".

[ArgoRavi]

Kevin Glenn has several strengths as a QB, but clock management is not one of them. Even after the three minute warning, down by two scores, he's awfully... "methodical".

The disturbing thing for Riders fans is that Glenn is playing as well as they could possibly hope for and yet they are still 0-4. Hard to imagine that the Riders can do any better than .500 this season and they will really have to work to get to that level. Furthermore, their home games are front loaded this season and they have already squandered three of them.

[Argo]

CFL Officiating managed, when all is said and done, to gift BC the win. What a brutal defensive pass interference call in the end zone.

[Argo]

The disturbing thing for Riders fans is that Glenn is playing as well as they could possibly hope for and yet they are still 0-4. Hard to imagine that the Riders can do any better than .500 this season and they will really have to work to get to that level. Furthermore, their home games are front loaded this season and they have already squandered three of them.

~ 0-6 could see the Sask HC fired.

[Fumblitis]

~ 0-6 could see the Sask HC fired.Fan apathy has settled in too. The fan forum isn't nearly as active as it was after last weeks loss.

[AngeloV]

The disturbing thing for Riders fans is that Glenn is playing as well as they could possibly hope for and yet they are still 0-4. Hard to imagine that the Riders can do any better than .500 this season and they will really have to work to get to that level. Furthermore, their home games are front loaded this season and they have already squandered three of them.

How long have I been saying that Kevin Glenn is a LOSER?

Anybody else love seeing McCallum miss on the next kick after he stared down the Lions bench? Dude, your 100 years old and Leone is a very good multi purpose kicker. Just shut up and go away.

[Argo57]

How long have I been saying that Kevin Glenn is a LOSER?

Anybody else love seeing McCallum miss on the next kick after he stared down the Lions bench? Dude, your 100 years old and Leone is a very good multi purpose kicker. Just shut up and go away.

McCallum was pulling that shite last year as well, a kicker staring anyone down is humourous to say the least.

[1argoholic]

So has the manure started to fly onto players lawns yet? We'll see how many true fans there are if they continue to lose. The young wagon jumpers hopped up on Piss Pil Swill fans will creep away under the wheat stocks they came from.

[ArgoRavi]

CFL Officiating managed, when all is said and done, to gift BC the win. What a brutal defensive pass interference call in the end zone.

There was certainly illegal contact at least on that play as the Rider DB initiated contact beyond the five yards. I probably wouldn't have called PI but there was a penalty nonetheless and the Lions may very well have scored a TD on that drive anyway. The Riders did not lose last night because of the officiating.

[AngeloV]

There was certainly illegal contact at least on that play as the Rider DB initiated contact beyond the five yards. I probably wouldn't have called PI but there was a penalty nonetheless and the Lions may very well have scored a TD on that drive anyway. The Riders did not lose last night because of the officiating.

I guess the fact that they scored useless points at the end of the game to make it look close (what I like to call a Kevin Glenn special) can make people look at specific plays, but there is no way the officials cost the Riders the game.

By the way, does anybody else remember when John Chick and Tyrone Brackenridge were actually good? Seems so long ago.

[argolio]

The disturbing thing for Riders fans is that Glenn is playing as well as they could possibly hope for and yet they are still 0-4. Hard to imagine that the Riders can do any better than .500 this season and they will really have to work to get to that level. Furthermore, their home games are front loaded this season and they have already squandered three of them.And it's probably way too soon to see another 2011 B.C. revival.


Anybody else love seeing McCallum miss on the next kick after he stared down the Lions bench? Dude, your 100 years old and Leone is a very good multi purpose kicker. Just shut up and go away.From the evidence so far, Leone might have the strongest leg in the league.

[Fumblitis]

So has the manure started to fly onto players lawns yet? We'll see how many true fans there are if they continue to lose. The young wagon jumpers hopped up on Piss Pil Swill fans will creep away under the wheat stocks they came from.I've been saying that for months now. 26000 at last nights game and dropping. At least the bathrooms and beer lines won't be as crowded :)

[AngeloV]

I've been saying that for months now. 26000 at last nights game and dropping. At least the bathrooms and beer lines won't be as crowded :)

In their defence, it was raining pretty good.

[Will]

Darvin Adams doing what he could never do in an Argo uniform.

[Argo57]

I've been saying that for months now. 26000 at last nights game and dropping. At least the bathrooms and beer lines won't be as crowded :)

I guess "Rider Pride" only applies when they are winning.
I remember the unbridled arrogance Rider fans exhibited at Skydome last year, fans from the other CFL teams are surely enjoying a good chuckle over their teams current plight.

[ArgoRavi]

I guess "Rider Pride" only applies when they are winning.
I remember the unbridled arrogance Rider fans exhibited at Skydome last year, fans from the other CFL teams are surely enjoying a good chuckle over their teams current plight.

Over on riderfans.com, many are expressing their dislike over the "new rules" and saying that the CFL has ruined the game. Yes, there have been lots of flags early this season but that wasn't unexpected. Furthermore, the games this year have been much better and more entertaining than last year's, despite the flags. Last night's game, for instance, had relatively few flags, a good pace, a dramatic finish and was overall very entertaining. Last year saw some of the lowest scoring games in the league since the 1970s like 7-5 and 10-8. I suspect that Riders fans would be thrilled with the entertainment value of this year's games if they were 4-0 or even 2-2 as opposed to being 0-4.

[Argo57]

Over on riderfans.com, many are expressing their dislike over the "new rules" and saying that the CFL has ruined the game. Yes, there have been lots of flags early this season but that wasn't unexpected. Furthermore, the games this year have been much better and more entertaining than last year's, despite the flags. Last night's game, for instance, had relatively few flags, a good pace, a dramatic finish and was overall very entertaining. Last year saw some of the lowest scoring games in the league since the 1970s like 7-5 and 10-8. I suspect that Riders fans would be thrilled with the entertainment value of this year's games if they were 4-0 or even 2-2 as opposed to being 0-4.

Agree, the amount of penalties are ridiculous but hopefully decline as teams get used to the changes.
I really like the rule changes regarding the kicking game, forces more strategy.
Not to big on the pass interference rules especially the coaches ability to challenge non calls (let them play a little).
Correct, Ravi wouldn't hear a peep out of Saskatchewan if their team was 4-0.

[argonaut11xx]

Over on riderfans.com, many are expressing their dislike over the "new rules" and saying that the CFL has ruined the game. Yes, there have been lots of flags early this season but that wasn't unexpected. Furthermore, the games this year have been much better and more entertaining than last year's, despite the flags. Last night's game, for instance, had relatively few flags, a good pace, a dramatic finish and was overall very entertaining. Last year saw some of the lowest scoring games in the league since the 1970s like 7-5 and 10-8. I suspect that Riders fans would be thrilled with the entertainment value of this year's games if they were 4-0 or even 2-2 as opposed to being 0-4.

All the teams are playing with the SAME ref's, and same rules. Its a stupid argument by rider fans

[Will]

Over on riderfans.com, many are expressing their dislike over the "new rules" and saying that the CFL has ruined the game. Yes, there have been lots of flags early this season but that wasn't unexpected. Furthermore, the games this year have been much better and more entertaining than last year's, despite the flags. Last night's game, for instance, had relatively few flags, a good pace, a dramatic finish and was overall very entertaining. Last year saw some of the lowest scoring games in the league since the 1970s like 7-5 and 10-8. I suspect that Riders fans would be thrilled with the entertainment value of this year's games if they were 4-0 or even 2-2 as opposed to being 0-4.

Ding, ding, ding...we have a winner!

On another topic, it didn't matter at the end of the game, but I was confused by Calgary's decision to run the ball on 2nd and 7 late in the game. I know that Cornish was running well against the Winnipeg rush D, but I thought they'd want a little more breathing room for Parades. It didn't matter as Parades hit the FG.

I also wonder how much Winnipeg's patience in Lirim Hajrullahu lasts for.

[Argo]

I also wonder how much Winnipeg's patience in Lirim Hajrullahu lasts for.

If I was the Bombers' HC I'd already be bringing kickers in to audition, and LH's next game would similarly be either a very successful audition or his swan song.


I guess the fact that they scored useless points at the end of the game to make it look close (what I like to call a Kevin Glenn special)

Most that follow the CFL realize that QB KG lacks the magic ingredient, but by and large he's put up enough points and almost all of the blame lies elsewhere.

[AngeloV]

Agree, the amount of penalties are ridiculous but hopefully decline as teams get used to the changes.
I really like the rule changes regarding the kicking game, forces more strategy.
Not to big on the pass interference rules especially the coaches ability to challenge non calls (let them play a little).
Correct, Ravi wouldn't hear a peep out of Saskatchewan if their team was 4-0.

Funny thing is, and as annoying as Suitor is he is right about this. most of the calls have not much to do with the new rules. I don't think the Argos have been affected at all by them. To me, the waggle has really gotten out of hand. Too many offside penalties, and way more that should be called, but aren't. I love motion in the backfield, but to me, the way the waggle is tolerated breaks basic rules of football. The slotbacks or flankers in a TE set are supposed to be off the line of scrimmage. When a slotback hits the line at the snap of the ball (let alone be ahead of it) if there is a WR lined up on the line outside of him, he is no longer an eligible receiver. If there are more than 7 on the line at the snap, anyone inside the WR is now "covered" and should be ineligible. IMO, league really needs to look at this. We will definitely see less flags if it is properly enforced, because teams will have no choice but to stop taking liberties.

To me, offside is the most undisciplined play a pro football player can make, bordering on selfish.


Most that follow the CFL realize that QB KG lacks the magic ingredient, but by and large he's put up enough points and almost all of the blame lies elsewhere.

He puts the points on the board until it really matters. That has been his career. A modern day Jimmy Kemp.

[ArgoRavi]

Funny thing is, and as annoying as Suitor is he is right about this. most of the calls have not much to do with the new rules. I don't think the Argos have been affected at all by them. To me, the waggle has really gotten out of hand. Too many offside penalties, and way more that should be called, but aren't. I love motion in the backfield, but to me, the way the waggle is tolerated breaks basic rules of football. The slotbacks or flankers in a TE set are supposed to be off the line of scrimmage. When a slotback hits the line at the snap of the ball (let alone be ahead of it) if there is a WR lined up on the line outside of him, he is no longer an eligible receiver. If there are more than 7 on the line at the snap, anyone inside the WR is now "covered" and should be ineligible. IMO, league really needs to look at this. We will definitely see less flags if it is properly enforced, because teams will have no choice but to stop taking liberties.

To me, offside is the most undisciplined play a pro football player can make, bordering on selfish.

There was a retired head referee interviewed during the off-season - can't recall which one (Don Barker, maybe) - who said that the allowance of the waggle for all receivers created the problem of defensive backs being too physical in the first place. I like the new illegal contact rules but it may render the waggle as unnecessary and is something the league should look at this upcoming off-season.

[AngeloV]

There was a retired head referee interviewed during the off-season - can't recall which one (Don Barker, maybe) - who said that the allowance of the waggle for all receivers created the problem of defensive backs being too physical in the first place. I like the new illegal contact rules but it may render the waggle as unnecessary and is something the league should look at this upcoming off-season.

I blame Ray Elgaard.