CFL

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

If BC, Winnipeg, and Calgary all lose, Stamps crossover. Montreal appears to hold the tiebreaker over Hamilton if Hamilton loses to Ottawa.

If Winnipeg loses, they are the crossover. They have 1 less win than Calgary or BC. The only way Calgary would crossover is if Calgary winds up third team in a 3 way tie (BC loss + Calgary loss + Winnipeg win).

Hamilton has tiebreaker over Montreal. They beat them twice. If Hamilton wins, Hamilton hosts the Eastern final. If Hamilton and Montreal both lose, they also host the Eastern final.

 

[bob the dog]

Starting to wonder if Nathan Rourke might get an NFL offer during the window. His passing and run game must have those that know him from his time down south thinking twice. Lions might drop off a cliff without him.

Lucky that it looks like good weather for Winnipeg Saturday night but still think you will see plenty of empty seats despite being the ninth sellout of the season. Guessing their will be more than a few at the Grey Cup game as well unless the Bombers do the usual and give the tickets away.

Appears Tre Ford is done in Edmonton being listed as third string for the season finale. Pressure will be on to bring him home to Hamilton is my guess.

Not going to say Ottawa will win but think they should be able to beat a 13.5 spread. Hamilton will pull Bo Levi once the game is in hand.

Riders +7.5 at home is baffling.

 

[bob the dog]

Of course one way to reward fans for selling out every seat, every game all season long is to take a knee and rest 8 starters in a must win game heading into the playoffs. I will bet it's the last game they play at home this year. And the sellouts are b.s. and have been for years. Watch for the empty seats on tv. Hoping the whole crew is gone before next year.

Bombers need to win to force BC to crossover which is unlikely and BC needs to win to finish ahead of Calgary for second.

 

[petros]

Of course one way to reward fans for selling out every seat, every game all season long is to take a knee and rest 8 starters in a must win game heading into the playoffs. I will bet it's the last game they play at home this year. And the sellouts are b.s. and have been for years. Watch for the empty seats on tv. Hoping the whole crew is gone before next year.

Bombers need to win to force BC to crossover which is unlikely and BC needs to win to finish ahead of Calgary for second.

Tough sailing for BC.

 

[bob the dog]

Tough sailing for BC.

I see the Riders are loaded for bear with everyone in the lineup. Best plan is to beat them right now rather than to let them come into the West Final on a roll. Two weeks off to rest up and if someone gets hurt it's next man up. It's what the people want to see.

Also could be a sweet pay day with Sask @ 3.5 to win. Plus a second play with 6.5 points. Gordon Ramsey lasagna for me if they win.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

I see the Riders are loaded for bear with everyone in the lineup. Best plan is to beat them right now rather than to let them come into the West Final on a roll. Two weeks off to rest up and if someone gets hurt it's next man up. It's what the people want to see.

Also could be a sweet pay day with Sask @ 3.5 to win. Plus a second play with 6.5 points. Gordon Ramsey lasagna for me if they win.

I would hope they learned from the Argos mistake of 2023 when they clinched early and rested everybody and with last week bye and bye into final made them very very very rusty and they lost.

 

[bob the dog]

Grrrr.

Riders could have sent the Lions east and they did not. We'll see if they play again.

Brutal game by Montreal as well. Bombers win ugly for the second week in a row and put a little doubt about the playoff game in the mind of Les Alouettes.

Should be 2 good games next week.

 

[bob the dog]

CFL awards are always iffy imo. Dave Dickenson should be up for Coach of the Year for the job they have done with a new coaching staff in Calgary after cleaning house last year. Also think the Stamps will advance to play the Riders in a close game.

One thing about playing in the dome is it's good for both teams. Huge opportunity for Vernon Adams to elevate his status as a franchise type QB and land a 3 year deal.

Can also see Montreal fans being very disappointed if they lose to Winnipeg while Bomber fans are probably expecting the worst. Als are the better team imo and should win.