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It was good to see Edmonton turn out for the big race. That's the sort of civic pride I love about this city. I caught the race on tv (I'm not much of a car racing fan) and the atmosphere looked pretty cool. Here's hoping for a big turn out for the World Masters as well.
On to other matters sporting...
Edmonton and Ottawa
Lost in all the talk of how bad the offence played last week is the fact that the defence didn't give up an offensive touchdown. This isn't to take away from how bad the offence played, but sometimes it pays to look at the glass half full. That being said, Ottawa does concern me for a few reasons. They've certainly improved since the first week (when they were able to stay with Edmonton for a half), and have been very good at home. As well, they have some big playmakers in Murphy, Armstead, Ranek and of course Joseph. One question is how banged up the Esks continue to be, and if Ed Hervey will be in the line-up to face the team he almost signed with (though, with the way he's been playing lately it's an open question as to whether that's a good thing or not). I also haven't heard anything on the status of Davis Sanchez or Mike Bradley. Anyways, last week they did what they needed to do to win, and now is no time to be pressing the panic button. Edmonton should pull it out, but it should be reasonably close.
Montreal and Winnipeg
For all the talk of how good their defence was last week, Winnipeg still has a very bad offence. While I am in agreement with those that say that Montreal is not as good this year as they have been in the past, I think they're still good enough to beat Winnipeg. Montreal should win, mostly on the strength of defence and special teams.
B.C. and Hamilton
This is starting to look a lot like 1997, when the only wins Winnipeg and Hamilton got was when they played eachother (I think I'm exaggerating a bit, but it certainly seemed that way at the time). I'm actually starting to feel a bit sorry for Hamilton. And while I certainly still have no love for the Lions, it would be foolish to pick anything else for this game. B.C. wins to remain undefeated.
Saskatchewan and Calgary
Well, if it isn't the second most anticipated game of the year for Rider fans (the first being when Calgary comes to Regina). Saskatchewan has impressed me with their depth so far, as they've been able to keep winning in spite of having a lot of their stars out. Calgary looked quite bad against Ottawa last week, and I'm not sure things are going to get any better this week. While Burris should be up to face his former team it likely won't be enough. Saskatchewan wins, keeping pace with Edmonton and B.C. for top spot in the west.
On to other matters sporting...
Edmonton and Ottawa
Lost in all the talk of how bad the offence played last week is the fact that the defence didn't give up an offensive touchdown. This isn't to take away from how bad the offence played, but sometimes it pays to look at the glass half full. That being said, Ottawa does concern me for a few reasons. They've certainly improved since the first week (when they were able to stay with Edmonton for a half), and have been very good at home. As well, they have some big playmakers in Murphy, Armstead, Ranek and of course Joseph. One question is how banged up the Esks continue to be, and if Ed Hervey will be in the line-up to face the team he almost signed with (though, with the way he's been playing lately it's an open question as to whether that's a good thing or not). I also haven't heard anything on the status of Davis Sanchez or Mike Bradley. Anyways, last week they did what they needed to do to win, and now is no time to be pressing the panic button. Edmonton should pull it out, but it should be reasonably close.
Montreal and Winnipeg
For all the talk of how good their defence was last week, Winnipeg still has a very bad offence. While I am in agreement with those that say that Montreal is not as good this year as they have been in the past, I think they're still good enough to beat Winnipeg. Montreal should win, mostly on the strength of defence and special teams.
B.C. and Hamilton
This is starting to look a lot like 1997, when the only wins Winnipeg and Hamilton got was when they played eachother (I think I'm exaggerating a bit, but it certainly seemed that way at the time). I'm actually starting to feel a bit sorry for Hamilton. And while I certainly still have no love for the Lions, it would be foolish to pick anything else for this game. B.C. wins to remain undefeated.
Saskatchewan and Calgary
Well, if it isn't the second most anticipated game of the year for Rider fans (the first being when Calgary comes to Regina). Saskatchewan has impressed me with their depth so far, as they've been able to keep winning in spite of having a lot of their stars out. Calgary looked quite bad against Ottawa last week, and I'm not sure things are going to get any better this week. While Burris should be up to face his former team it likely won't be enough. Saskatchewan wins, keeping pace with Edmonton and B.C. for top spot in the west.
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This has been the most predictable CFL season ever... each game has pitted a team that should win against a team that should clearly lose, and the outcomes have been pretty much never in doubt. With the exception of Ottawa-Montreal and last week's Edmonton near-meltdown, the gap between the haves and the have-nots is too large for my liking.
Although I'm happy because the Riders rock this season.
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