Riders head coach Ken Miller says Wes Cates will play Saturday against the Alouettes. The team will also dress Hugh Charles so both men will see action in the backfield. Return man Eric Morris is out with a knee injury---one that will likely just keep him out for one game. Lance Frazier is expected to be back in the secondary after suffering a hip pointer in Toronto.
Rookie linebacker Kye Stewart took the place of Tad Kornegay when the number one defence was doing its thing today. Take that for what you will.
Meanwhile, it looks like highly touted American college quarterback Graham Harrell will soon be in Riderville....
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news.php?id=3991
From what we could gather, there were no spies in attendance today.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Random Thoughts
--Its July 15th. Summer, where are you??!!
--On the plus side, I haven't had to be forced indoors because of mosquitoes
--Sheldon Cooper(The Big Bang Theory) might be the best TV character on right now.
--Everyone is waiting to see the Riders in their retros on Saturday, I can't wait to see Montreal and their vintage logo and uniform.
--Will Saturday's retro game involve retro prices for beer. If so, uh oh!!!
--Baseball's all-star game is still the only one worth watching. At least the game resembles what is played in the regular season.
--Why haven't the Cubs expressed an interest in Roy Halladay??
--The Capitals and the Canadiens are supposedly going to play a game at Olympic Stadium in November. YAWWWNNNNNN!!!!!
--Why hasn't anyone signed free agent Alex Tanguay yet??
--Why can't Dany Heatley go play in the KHL??
--How much abuse did Rob Murphy take from his fellow Argonauts after the Stevie Baggs spin move on Saturday.
--Baseball trotted out ex-Cardinal legends like Stan Musial, Bob Gibson and Lou Brock for the all-star game. Where was Mark McGwire??
--Why didn't FOX show us President Obama's first pitch??
--Is Rob Vanstone a modern day Woody Paige??
--McDonalds has followed up the Big Mac Wrap with Teriyaki McChicken. McEWWWWWW!!!!
--I did not go to 7-11 this past Saturday for a slurpee even though it was free slurpee day seeing it was July 11 (7-11). What is wrong with me???
--Arturo Gatti's wife must think the public is extremely stupid!
--One day I would love to meet Dan Patrick. His radio show is pure gold.
--MMA female star Gina Carano has a sex tape???? Some of my MMA friends will no doubt want to read this....
--So if Mike Fisher is dating Carrie Underwood and Mike Comrie is dating Hilary Duff, does this mean a current Senator will be the next guy to be on Jessica Simpson's arm. Maybe she will be looking for Matthew Stafford's number or trying to get a hold of Ben Roethlisberger.
--And now for something completely nauseating....
Obviously I have nothing to follow this. Have a good one!!!
Cheap Chicanery In The CFL
Are the Bombers cheating??? The Ti-Cats think so. Read on.....
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2009/07/14/ticats_bombers_scout/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/2009/07/14/ticats_bombers_scout/
The Latest From Riderville
I didn't go to practice today, but fellow Seahawks fan Ian Hamilton(a good, good man--much better than that schmuck Murray McCormick--a Steelers fan) sat through the raindrops checking everything out. Here's his report...
http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/roughriders/archive/2009/07/14/that-rainy-day-feeling-again.aspx
Meanwhile, the Riders victory over Toronto on Saturday has quieted some of the people predicting bad things for the club. Thus, a little article on those Debbie Downers who really should, for the moment, have nothing to complain about.
http://www.riderville.com/article/silencing-the-critics
http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/roughriders/archive/2009/07/14/that-rainy-day-feeling-again.aspx
Meanwhile, the Riders victory over Toronto on Saturday has quieted some of the people predicting bad things for the club. Thus, a little article on those Debbie Downers who really should, for the moment, have nothing to complain about.
http://www.riderville.com/article/silencing-the-critics
Baggs Gets Snubbed
Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week
Canadian Football League Week #2
Toronto, ON - (July 14, 2009) - DeAndra' Cobb, Siddeeq Shabazz, Larry Taylor and Brent Johnson were named the Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week for week two, the Canadian Football League announced today.
The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS.
Gibson's Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
RB - DeAndra' Cobb - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 @ B.C. Lions 28
Highlights / Key Stats:
Hamilton rookie DeAndra' Cobb was solid in his CFL debut, tallying a total of 175 yards on offence and scoring the game winning touchdown. Cobb hauled in a 48-yard pass from Quinton Porter in the fourth quarter to defeat the Lions 31-28, the Ticats first victory in B.C. since the 2004 season.
Cobb ran for 100 yards on 14 carries and caught five passes for 75 yards.
Runner Up
QB - Anthony Calvillo - Montreal Alouettes
Gibson's Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
LB - Siddeeq Shabazz - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Calgary Stampeders 30 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42
Highlights / Key Stats:
Siddeeq Shabazz had a huge game for the Bombers defence this week, delivering numerous big hits and a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Winnipeg linebacker racked up six tackles to go along with his interception in helping the Bombers earn a 42-30 victory over the defending Grey Cup Champion Calgary Stampeders.
Runner Ups
LB - Otis Floyd - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
DT - Keron Williams - Montreal Alouettes
Gibson's Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KR - Larry Taylor - Montreal Alouettes
Edminton Eskimos 16 @ Montreal Alouettes 50
Highlights / Key Stats:
For the second week in a row the Gibson's Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week goes to an Alouette. Larry Taylor, the Als explosive return man, was once again a thorn in the Eskimos side. Taylor added a 68-yard punt return TD to the two he scored against the Eskimos in last year's Eastern Final. Taylor returned two kickoffs for 33 yards and six punts for 128 yards giving the Als excellent field position all game.
Runner Up
LB - Jerrell Freeman - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Gibson's Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DT - Brent Johnson - BC Lions
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 @ BC Lions 28
Highlights / Key Stats:
Defensive end Brent Johnson was a bright spot for the Lions in a losing effort this week. The Kingston, Ont. native led the way for the BC defence racking up four tackles and one sack as the Lions fell to the Ticats. Johnson is in his ninth season in the CFL.
Runner Ups
S - Ian Logan - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WR - Ryan Thelwell - Calgary Stampeders
Canadian Football League Week #2
Toronto, ON - (July 14, 2009) - DeAndra' Cobb, Siddeeq Shabazz, Larry Taylor and Brent Johnson were named the Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week for week two, the Canadian Football League announced today.
The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS.
Gibson's Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
RB - DeAndra' Cobb - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 @ B.C. Lions 28
Highlights / Key Stats:
Hamilton rookie DeAndra' Cobb was solid in his CFL debut, tallying a total of 175 yards on offence and scoring the game winning touchdown. Cobb hauled in a 48-yard pass from Quinton Porter in the fourth quarter to defeat the Lions 31-28, the Ticats first victory in B.C. since the 2004 season.
Cobb ran for 100 yards on 14 carries and caught five passes for 75 yards.
Runner Up
QB - Anthony Calvillo - Montreal Alouettes
Gibson's Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
LB - Siddeeq Shabazz - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Calgary Stampeders 30 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42
Highlights / Key Stats:
Siddeeq Shabazz had a huge game for the Bombers defence this week, delivering numerous big hits and a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Winnipeg linebacker racked up six tackles to go along with his interception in helping the Bombers earn a 42-30 victory over the defending Grey Cup Champion Calgary Stampeders.
Runner Ups
LB - Otis Floyd - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
DT - Keron Williams - Montreal Alouettes
Gibson's Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KR - Larry Taylor - Montreal Alouettes
Edminton Eskimos 16 @ Montreal Alouettes 50
Highlights / Key Stats:
For the second week in a row the Gibson's Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week goes to an Alouette. Larry Taylor, the Als explosive return man, was once again a thorn in the Eskimos side. Taylor added a 68-yard punt return TD to the two he scored against the Eskimos in last year's Eastern Final. Taylor returned two kickoffs for 33 yards and six punts for 128 yards giving the Als excellent field position all game.
Runner Up
LB - Jerrell Freeman - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Gibson's Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DT - Brent Johnson - BC Lions
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31 @ BC Lions 28
Highlights / Key Stats:
Defensive end Brent Johnson was a bright spot for the Lions in a losing effort this week. The Kingston, Ont. native led the way for the BC defence racking up four tackles and one sack as the Lions fell to the Ticats. Johnson is in his ninth season in the CFL.
Runner Ups
S - Ian Logan - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WR - Ryan Thelwell - Calgary Stampeders
Monday, July 13, 2009
CFL POTW Wk 2/Home Run Derby
The CFL players of the week will come out later today. Here are my top three performers of the week---for what its worth
Offence
1)Anthony Calvillo-Montreal. Calvillo continues to show why he is the best quarterback in the league. The reigning MOP threw for 343 yards and 2 TD's in the win over Edmonton
2)Deandra Cobb-Hamilton. The Ti-Cats needed a running game with Kenton Keith, Terry Caulley and Tre Smith all out of the lineup. Cobb gave them that in BC as he ran for 100 yards and caught five passes for 75 yards and a touchdown in Hamilton's big win over the Lions
3)SJ Green-Montreal. Green, subbing in for the injured Jamel Richardson, finally got his chance to play after languishing on the practice roster for most of last season. He made the most of that chance catching five balls for 118 yards and a TD.
Defence
1)Stevie Baggs-Saskatchewan. His exploits against the Argos have been discussed and were quite visible for everyone to see Saturday. His spin move against Rob Murphy resulting in a safety touch was simply a thing of beauty.
2)Siddeeq Shabazz-Winnipeg. Shabazz was one of the reasons why it was difficult for Henry Burris and his Calgary mates to do his thing. Just when it looked as if Burris might be ready to start bringing his team back, Shabazz made a big interception that he returned for what basically was a game clinching TD.
3)Keron Williams-Montreal. He had a pair of sacks in Montreal's one sided win over the Eskimos while basically stopping the Edmonton running game.
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Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers won the home-run derby last night as baseball gets ready for its all star game which goes tonight. The home-run derby used to be alright, but its gotten stale. You can only watch for so long to see how far someone will hit the baseball. Maybe part of the reason that I think this event has gotten stale is because ESPN's Chris Berman is starting to wear thin on yours truly. How many times must he yell "back, back, back, back, gone!". Does he spend the day looking for suburbs of the city where the game is so he can yell, he's hit that one to__________. Berman used to be near the top of the ladder, but he's not anymore.....at least not in my books. All-star games will have their skills competitions and home runs are more exciting than seeing if a fielder can throw one into a target from the outfield or a bunting competition or something else, but the event to me needs some freshening up.
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I love evening rainstorms when the rain just comes pelting down.
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I hate dropping a tee shot just 5 feet from the pin and then lipping out on the birdie putt. ARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!
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I was listening to CKRM's Sportsline Monday night and Hugh Charles was the guest. Hugh says he needs a nickname. Hmmmmmmm!!!!!!
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Tony Romo has broken up with Jessica Simpson!!! How will we be able to survive this??!!
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Jacques Lemaire is heading back to the New Jersey Devils. GREAT!!! The first time Lemaire coached the Devils, the neutral zone trap brought them a Stanley Cup. Does this mean Zach Parise will lead the team in scoring with 50 points?? Does this mean Martin Brodeur gets 19 shutouts?? This is not good news for the NHL.
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People are making wayyyyyy too much over Brock Lesnar's post-fight actions at UFC 100. At least they are as far as I'm concerned.
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The Cubs are said to be interested in former Blue Jay BJ Ryan. NOOOOOOO!!!!!! This is not good news for this Cubbies fan who has basically already come to grips with the fact that the drought continues.
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Offence
1)Anthony Calvillo-Montreal. Calvillo continues to show why he is the best quarterback in the league. The reigning MOP threw for 343 yards and 2 TD's in the win over Edmonton
2)Deandra Cobb-Hamilton. The Ti-Cats needed a running game with Kenton Keith, Terry Caulley and Tre Smith all out of the lineup. Cobb gave them that in BC as he ran for 100 yards and caught five passes for 75 yards and a touchdown in Hamilton's big win over the Lions
3)SJ Green-Montreal. Green, subbing in for the injured Jamel Richardson, finally got his chance to play after languishing on the practice roster for most of last season. He made the most of that chance catching five balls for 118 yards and a TD.
Defence
1)Stevie Baggs-Saskatchewan. His exploits against the Argos have been discussed and were quite visible for everyone to see Saturday. His spin move against Rob Murphy resulting in a safety touch was simply a thing of beauty.
2)Siddeeq Shabazz-Winnipeg. Shabazz was one of the reasons why it was difficult for Henry Burris and his Calgary mates to do his thing. Just when it looked as if Burris might be ready to start bringing his team back, Shabazz made a big interception that he returned for what basically was a game clinching TD.
3)Keron Williams-Montreal. He had a pair of sacks in Montreal's one sided win over the Eskimos while basically stopping the Edmonton running game.
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Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers won the home-run derby last night as baseball gets ready for its all star game which goes tonight. The home-run derby used to be alright, but its gotten stale. You can only watch for so long to see how far someone will hit the baseball. Maybe part of the reason that I think this event has gotten stale is because ESPN's Chris Berman is starting to wear thin on yours truly. How many times must he yell "back, back, back, back, gone!". Does he spend the day looking for suburbs of the city where the game is so he can yell, he's hit that one to__________. Berman used to be near the top of the ladder, but he's not anymore.....at least not in my books. All-star games will have their skills competitions and home runs are more exciting than seeing if a fielder can throw one into a target from the outfield or a bunting competition or something else, but the event to me needs some freshening up.
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I love evening rainstorms when the rain just comes pelting down.
------
I hate dropping a tee shot just 5 feet from the pin and then lipping out on the birdie putt. ARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!
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I was listening to CKRM's Sportsline Monday night and Hugh Charles was the guest. Hugh says he needs a nickname. Hmmmmmmm!!!!!!
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Tony Romo has broken up with Jessica Simpson!!! How will we be able to survive this??!!
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Jacques Lemaire is heading back to the New Jersey Devils. GREAT!!! The first time Lemaire coached the Devils, the neutral zone trap brought them a Stanley Cup. Does this mean Zach Parise will lead the team in scoring with 50 points?? Does this mean Martin Brodeur gets 19 shutouts?? This is not good news for the NHL.
------
People are making wayyyyyy too much over Brock Lesnar's post-fight actions at UFC 100. At least they are as far as I'm concerned.
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The Cubs are said to be interested in former Blue Jay BJ Ryan. NOOOOOOO!!!!!! This is not good news for this Cubbies fan who has basically already come to grips with the fact that the drought continues.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Final Thoughts On Week 2
What did we learn after watching Week 2 of CFL games. Here are some random thoughts I'll throw out there
--Has anyone had a worse debut at any level of football than Eskimos running back Arkee Whitlock?? Two dropped touchdown passes, a fumble, having a pass bounce off his shoulder pads resulting in an interception that was taken back for a touchdown. The guy is lucky he made it back to Edmonton in one piece. Will Richie Hall put him back in the lineup this week??
--Seeing Calgary and BC at 0-2 is pleasurable. Do you not agree??
--Is it just me or are we seeing a lot of blocked punts and kicks this season just two weeks in
--Seeing Toronto's guy got hurt in Week 1(I can't remember his name) and Paul McCallum got hurt in Week 2 meaning guys that don't normally kick had to do so, will teams maybe go back to having one kicker and one punter a la your Saskatchewan Roughriders. I think Ken Miller is confident that if Luca Congi or Jamie Boreham get hurt that the other can step in and do the job. As long as both don't get hurt in the same game.
--Will the win over the Lions propel the Ti-Cats to do bigger and better things? As a CFL fan, I hope so.
--Are the Riders showing once again that they have the best depth of any team in the CFL?? One guy goes down with another guy stepping up and the transition is seamless.
--Kerry Joseph looks much more comfortable running things under Bart Andrus then he did under Rich Stubler and Don Matthews. I don't know if Kerry has the talent to work with in T-O that he had here in 2007, but I'm glad he's back on his game because he is one of the CFL's good guys.
--Can we officially classify Milt Stegall as a failure on the CFL panel or do we have to give him one or two more shots at it. Take away his no one wants to play in Regina "joke", when you don't know where one quarterback plays and can't remember the name of the other guy, it shows me you're not doing your homework.
--Will the atmosphere at Mosaic Stadium be like a playoff game on Saturday? The 13th man had better be ready when the Alouettes come to town. There should be no danger of this game not being sold out.
--Has anyone had a worse debut at any level of football than Eskimos running back Arkee Whitlock?? Two dropped touchdown passes, a fumble, having a pass bounce off his shoulder pads resulting in an interception that was taken back for a touchdown. The guy is lucky he made it back to Edmonton in one piece. Will Richie Hall put him back in the lineup this week??
--Seeing Calgary and BC at 0-2 is pleasurable. Do you not agree??
--Is it just me or are we seeing a lot of blocked punts and kicks this season just two weeks in
--Seeing Toronto's guy got hurt in Week 1(I can't remember his name) and Paul McCallum got hurt in Week 2 meaning guys that don't normally kick had to do so, will teams maybe go back to having one kicker and one punter a la your Saskatchewan Roughriders. I think Ken Miller is confident that if Luca Congi or Jamie Boreham get hurt that the other can step in and do the job. As long as both don't get hurt in the same game.
--Will the win over the Lions propel the Ti-Cats to do bigger and better things? As a CFL fan, I hope so.
--Are the Riders showing once again that they have the best depth of any team in the CFL?? One guy goes down with another guy stepping up and the transition is seamless.
--Kerry Joseph looks much more comfortable running things under Bart Andrus then he did under Rich Stubler and Don Matthews. I don't know if Kerry has the talent to work with in T-O that he had here in 2007, but I'm glad he's back on his game because he is one of the CFL's good guys.
--Can we officially classify Milt Stegall as a failure on the CFL panel or do we have to give him one or two more shots at it. Take away his no one wants to play in Regina "joke", when you don't know where one quarterback plays and can't remember the name of the other guy, it shows me you're not doing your homework.
--Will the atmosphere at Mosaic Stadium be like a playoff game on Saturday? The 13th man had better be ready when the Alouettes come to town. There should be no danger of this game not being sold out.
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