#1Nov 13th, 2009
I am cheering for Edmonton and Hamilton.
Who are you cheering for?
Calling all CFL Fans
I am cheering for Edmonton and Hamilton.
Who are you cheering for?
#2
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
I'm with you 100% but the way the teams in the West are this year, its hard to say who'll even show up 
#3
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
The Vikings and the Saints should win without even showing up. The Chargers and the Bengals will win as well.
#4
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
Who knows what Lions team will show up. Chances are they'll get killed. But if Printers stays in the game anything can happen.
#5
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
wulfie68, you have that right. Edmonton has its QB problems too. Will Rickie Ray be the star he can be or will he fold as he has in so many games this year. Will BC get their act together, play like a CFL team, forget the sacks and simply move the ball? Who knows, but I will be watching every minute and cheering the Esks all the way.
Kreskin, kind of covered BC when answering wulfie68, but am not and never have been a fan of BC. Their coach, whom I disrespectfully call 'Guano' has never done much for me. He reminds me of a Tony Soprano wanna be, and his defence reflects that. Personally? I think it would be sweet music if after winning the all-time-winningest coach award, BC tanked in this weekends game.
But then, that's just my opinion.
Kreskin, kind of covered BC when answering wulfie68, but am not and never have been a fan of BC. Their coach, whom I disrespectfully call 'Guano' has never done much for me. He reminds me of a Tony Soprano wanna be, and his defence reflects that. Personally? I think it would be sweet music if after winning the all-time-winningest coach award, BC tanked in this weekends game.
But then, that's just my opinion.
#6
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
I like the CFL, I watch all the games I can. Montreal will kill all the cannon fodder. Except BC, they will win the Grey Cup.
#7
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
No way, no how, not this season. BC is gonna be so badly tromped by the Esks that their tails will be stripped when they tuck them between their legs and slink off home. I like the CFL, I watch all the games I can. Montreal will kill all the cannon fodder. Except BC, they will win the Grey Cup.
#8
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
Oops! Sorry that should have been the Ti-Cats, guess I have the Esks on my mind right now.
#9
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
BC has way too many problems to fix overnight. The offensive line can't protect their qb's or get them 6 inches on a third down. The linebackers don't fill the holes against the run. If a team can't block or stop the run it's pretty difficult to win. On the other hand, Printers is a different person than we was in his old Lions and Ti-Cat days. Yet he can still blow a game open if he scrambles and connects with a pretty good receiving core.
#10
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Kreskin
You are right to a degree about Printers, but for my money he is way too prone for the Hail Mary pass and reminds me a lot of Bishop at times. As much as I can't stand Guano, I really really like Paris Jackson and Geroy Simon they are something to behold when their QB is on. I just wish they played for another team. BC has way too many problems to fix overnight. The offensive line can't protect their qb's or get them 6 inches on a third down. The linebackers don't fill the holes against the run. If a team can't block or stop the run it's pretty difficult to win. On the other hand, Printers is a different person than we was in his old Lions and Ti-Cat days. Yet he can still blow a game open if he scrambles and connects with a pretty good receiving core.
Stopping the run and blocking are two things that have plagued the Lions all season which I find really strange as they have a pretty good line-backing core. I put the fault, again, on their highly deficient coach.
#11
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
He's definitely prone to the Hail Mary but it did get him a league MVP. Plus, if he gets a team chasing him all game anything can happen.
I don't blame Wally directly. I think their D-coach will get canned in the off season.
I don't blame Wally directly. I think their D-coach will get canned in the off season.
#13
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 13th, 2009
I pick Calgary to win, love Henry Burris.
Also the lions, I will be a loyal fan, and leave logic out of it for today.
They had days this season where they looked awsome, maybe Sunday will
be one of those days, and they didn't even have Casey then, they were going
with Buck Pierce and Jerious Jackson, neither one, in my opinion is a starting
quarterback, and I think Pierce should go home.
Also the lions, I will be a loyal fan, and leave logic out of it for today.
They had days this season where they looked awsome, maybe Sunday will
be one of those days, and they didn't even have Casey then, they were going
with Buck Pierce and Jerious Jackson, neither one, in my opinion is a starting
quarterback, and I think Pierce should go home.
#14
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 14th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
Have to agree with you about Hank, talloola. I have admired him a lot. He comes across as such a nice person in interviews and on the field displays moments of absolute brilliance. I pick Calgary to win, love Henry Burris.
Also the lions, I will be a loyal fan, and leave logic out of it for today.
They had days this season where they looked awsome, maybe Sunday will
be one of those days, and they didn't even have Casey then, they were going
with Buck Pierce and Jerious Jackson, neither one, in my opinion is a starting
quarterback, and I think Pierce should go home.
Also agree with you about Pierce. If he takes one more bad hit, he could be out for the remainder of his career. Couldn't understand the decision to play him on that short yardage play where he was creamed and pulled from the game. What were the coaches thinking???
#15
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 14th, 2009
Pierce has been so worried about his job he has, at times, understated the seriousness of his injuries. The concussion being one. Chances are he told Wally he was ready when he wasn't, and just hoped for the best. Also, the other choice was Champion who's rustier than a nail in a bottle of coke.
Pierce will be gone. If they keep him past January he gets a $300k bonus.
Next year I can see Printers (starter) and Jackson (backup). Jackson is good coming off the bench because he has the strongest arm in the league, and when coming off the bench a team generally needs a ton of passing production to make a comeback.
Pierce will be gone. If they keep him past January he gets a $300k bonus.
Next year I can see Printers (starter) and Jackson (backup). Jackson is good coming off the bench because he has the strongest arm in the league, and when coming off the bench a team generally needs a ton of passing production to make a comeback.
#16
Countdown to Semi-Final Games
Nov 15th, 2009
YEE HAW! Let the games begin, I am more than ready!!
TSN programmed to start for pre-game show - check
All the animals fed and cared for - check
Woodstove stoked and burning well - check
Snacks and drinks ready - check
Phone by my side for calls from friends and family - check
Prayers to Gaia that the power stays on - check
Okay, I think I am ready now. Yeah CFL. And the best of luck to all the teams ( well maybe not BC) May they provide us with the edge-of-our-seat games that we love so much.
But then, that's just my opinion.
TSN programmed to start for pre-game show - check
All the animals fed and cared for - check
Woodstove stoked and burning well - check
Snacks and drinks ready - check
Phone by my side for calls from friends and family - check
Prayers to Gaia that the power stays on - check
Okay, I think I am ready now. Yeah CFL. And the best of luck to all the teams ( well maybe not BC
) May they provide us with the edge-of-our-seat games that we love so much. But then, that's just my opinion.
#17
Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 15th, 2009
BC seems to be hamstrung on the QB situation, so the odds are with
Hamilton.
The West is anyone's game (both this weekend & next). Next weekend
in the West is the interesting game, as who knows which RoughRider
team will show up to play after a bi week.
The West this weekend though will come down to the Edmonton QB....
If he plays the long game, Calgary loses. If he plays the short game,
then Edmonton is out.
Hamilton.
The West is anyone's game (both this weekend & next). Next weekend
in the West is the interesting game, as who knows which RoughRider
team will show up to play after a bi week.
The West this weekend though will come down to the Edmonton QB....
If he plays the long game, Calgary loses. If he plays the short game,
then Edmonton is out.
#18
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 15th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Mowich
We were shocked at that decision too, in my mind at the time it was an automatic injury for buck pierce, and it was.Have to agree with you about Hank, talloola. I have admired him a lot. He comes across as such a nice person in interviews and on the field displays moments of absolute brilliance.
Also agree with you about Pierce. If he takes one more bad hit, he could be out for the remainder of his career. Couldn't understand the decision to play him on that short yardage play where he was creamed and pulled from the game. What were the coaches thinking???
#19
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 15th, 2009
Well as the saying goes, it is all over but the weeping for both Hamilton and the Eskimos. At least Hamilton decided to come out and play whereas the Esks seemed more than a tad lackluster. All the penalties that the Esks took were stupid and cost them dearly. And what in heavens name was up with Fred Stamps??? Montreal will easily trounce BC and my Riders will get to beat the Stamps (who will definitely be out for revenge) next weekend.
Looking forward to a great game in Mosaic stadium and a one-sided win in Montreal.
Looking forward to a great game in Mosaic stadium and a one-sided win in Montreal.
#20
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 15th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
Sorry dtm, but Montreal is going to show BC what CFL football is really all about. After the Lions barely scraped by in today's game against the young and rebuilding Ti-Cats, they don't have a hope in hades of winning against the Allouettes, who without exception are the best team in the league. BC's season will come to a screeching halt next weekend. But, congrats on their win today.I like the CFL, I watch all the games I can. Montreal will kill all the cannon fodder. Except BC, they will win the Grey Cup.
But then, that's just my opinion.
#21
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 15th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Mowich
did you check 'how' well the lions played montreal during the season, and ifWell as the saying goes, it is all over but the weeping for both Hamilton and the Eskimos. At least Hamilton decided to come out and play whereas the Esks seemed more than a tad lackluster. All the penalties that the Esks took were stupid and cost them dearly. And what in heavens name was up with Fred Stamps??? Montreal will easily trounce BC and my Riders will get to beat the Stamps (who will definitely be out for revenge) next weekend.
Looking forward to a great game in Mosaic stadium and a one-sided win in Montreal.
you did, why would you think it will be an automatic trouncing.
all the pressure will be on montreal, 100%
#22
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 16th, 2009
Did anyone watch the Sunday Night game (Pats and Colts)? The Patriots were making mincemeat out of the Colts. Somehow the Colts won.
#23
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 16th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
Nope, I didn't check the stats. Truly, this is just wishful prognostication on my part. Obviously, I am not a fan of the Lions, but do wish your team luck - they will need it.did you check 'how' well the lions played montreal during the season, and if
you did, why would you think it will be an automatic trouncing.
all the pressure will be on montreal, 100%
But then, that's just my opinion.
#24
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 16th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
2009 Stats for BC / MTL regular season and not including pre-season as they did not have it listed.did you check 'how' well the lions played montreal during the season, and if
you did, why would you think it will be an automatic trouncing.
all the pressure will be on montreal, 100%
Sept 4, 2009 - MTL 12 - BC 19
Sept 13, 2009 - BC 24 - MTL 28
As both games were close and each team won I would suspect Montreal only has the advantage because they are in Montreal and the crowd will be behind them.
The key to Montreal winning is by far to Calvillo staying healthy..
For BC the task is keeping the QBs focused..
It will make an interesting game in my opinion if both teams show up..
#25
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 16th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Francis2004
2009 Stats for BC / MTL regular season and not including pre-season as they did not have it listed.
Sept 4, 2009 - MTL 12 - BC 19
Sept 13, 2009 - BC 24 - MTL 28
As both games were close and each team won I would suspect Montreal only has the advantage because they are in Montreal and the crowd will be behind them.
The key to Montreal winning is by far to Calvillo staying healthy..
For BC the task is keeping the QBs focused..
It will make an interesting game in my opinion if both teams show up..
Just for the heck of it I decided to check out the 2009 team stats on the CFL website. Thought you might be interested in seeing how BC fared compared to Montreal.
Well heck, tried to attached a couple of PDFs but no joy. Will have to go back to Forum school and find out how to do this. Will repost the PDFs when I learn how.
#26
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 17th, 2009
This was written by a pal of mine, Lloyd McTaggart, who was born in Manitoba but he roots for the Edmonton Eskimos. So when the Esks aren't playing he cheers for the Riders because he knows they are my team. I return him the favor when the Esks play anyone but the Riders or the Ti-Cats. Enjoy. 
YOU JUST CAN"T HIDETHAT OL' RIDER PRIDE!
The fans of the Riders were rootin'
And the horns were set up for tootin'
When the Stamps come to town
The crowds won't calm down
'Cause they're ready for all but a shootin'
The teams are both very tight
They'll play with all of their might
Will it be green
Or will it be red
Whatever, it'll be a good fight!
The prairies have fans like no other
The bad guys' huddle they'll smother
With very loud cheers
And perhaps a few jeers
The game will be one noisy mother!
The fans might not be "uptown"
The odd one might look like a clown
But football they know
And they really do show
Fan support with never a frown!
So make sure your pants are on straight
On Sunday you have a big date
The fans do not hide
That great RIDER PRIDE
Oh heck, I just cannot wait!
Good luck on Sunday! ...Lloyd
YOU JUST CAN"T HIDETHAT OL' RIDER PRIDE!
The fans of the Riders were rootin'
And the horns were set up for tootin'
When the Stamps come to town
The crowds won't calm down
'Cause they're ready for all but a shootin'
The teams are both very tight
They'll play with all of their might
Will it be green
Or will it be red
Whatever, it'll be a good fight!
The prairies have fans like no other
The bad guys' huddle they'll smother
With very loud cheers
And perhaps a few jeers
The game will be one noisy mother!
The fans might not be "uptown"
The odd one might look like a clown
But football they know
And they really do show
Fan support with never a frown!
So make sure your pants are on straight
On Sunday you have a big date
The fans do not hide
That great RIDER PRIDE
Oh heck, I just cannot wait!
Good luck on Sunday! ...Lloyd
#27
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 20th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
I was just checking the CFL website and found this:did you check 'how' well the lions played montreal during the season, and if
you did, why would you think it will be an automatic trouncing.
all the pressure will be on montreal, 100%
"B.C. and Montreal split their regular-season meetings this season, with the Lions winning the first game after a late Alouettes touchdown was disallowed. Montreal returned the favour with a last-minute win one week later."
There was a lot of controversy about disallowing that TD. I stick by my prediction about the outcome of the game this weekend. Go Als, Go.
#28
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 20th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Mowich
Post season is always a "new" season with one game takes all.. I was just checking the CFL website and found this:
"B.C. and Montreal split their regular-season meetings this season, with the Lions winning the first game after a late Alouettes touchdown was disallowed. Montreal returned the favour with a last-minute win one week later."
There was a lot of controversy about disallowing that TD. I stick by my prediction about the outcome of the game this weekend. Go Als, Go.
In any case, if both teams show up it should probably be one of the best games..
I am also a Als fan so this should be fun.. Being in BC makes me a great target..
#29
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 20th, 2009
As the Riders prepare to meet Calgary on Sunday, I too am preparing to cheer for them. My sister, Ginny, was kind of enough to send me one of the now famous 'melon head' helmets. Along with my Rider T-shirt, Rider scraf, and my new head-gear, I will be ready to cheer long and hard for my team. Go Riders!
#30
Re: Calling all CFL Fans
Nov 20th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Francis2004
I sure hope you are right,Francis2004. I can feel my adrenalin level starting to build already Post season is always a "new" season with one game takes all..
In any case, if both teams show up it should probably be one of the best games..
I am also a Als fan so this should be fun.. Being in BC makes me a great target..
My loyalty lies with the Riders but I really like the Al's and think Anthony is a wonderful person and a huge asset for the team. Under his steady hand this year, the Al's built up a formidable record of wins and individual team stats. I truly wish them all the best and you can be sure I will be cheering hard for them come Sunday. Go Als..... Go Riders.
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