Labour Day

So, another week, more football.

I should note that in making these picks, I haven't seen any of the games for the last two weeks, so apart from the results I have no idea how teams have been doing and what personnel changes, if any, have occurred. That being said, this is Labour Day, and certain patterns seem to emerge which should make this easier.

Anyways...

Ottawa and Montreal
This should be a good game, in what is shaping up to be quite the rivalry this year. Ottawa seems to have come a bit back down to earth lately, but they've still been looking good. Montreal has lost two straight as well, so this may be a chance for the Renegades to put some distance between themselves and the Als. However, Terry Vaughn doesn't lose on Labour Day. Montreal it is (I know this won't actually be played on Labour Day, but it's close enough for me).

Winnipeg and Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has just been in a free fall as of late, so Winnipeg could come at a better time. The Bombers got whupped pretty bad in Regina in the season opener, however they've really improved since then. This is a game that the Riders traditionally win, so I'm going to go with Saskatchewan to pull things together and emerge with the win.

Toronto and Hamilton
Let's see, the best team in the East, who happen to be the defending Grey Cup Champions, or the team that's won one game. While anything can happen on Labour Day, I think it's pretty clear that barring a major disaster the Argos should take this one.

Edmonton and Calgary
This is what Labour Day is all about. I am a little more concerned about this game than I was at the beginning of the season, as Calgary seems to have been looking better as of late. As well, while they apparently won last week, it's clear that the Esks aren't going to be romping all over the league like it looked like they might before the season started. Nevertheless, Edmonton doesn't lose on Labour Day when I volunteer for Orientation.