GAME 12: BC Lions at STAMPEDERS

[OzSome]

Last week was awful for the Stampeders in two aspects. First they blew the lead in the 4th quarter to Saskatchewan which stung.The second is they seem to lose at least 6 players for today's game due to injuries suffered in last week's game. I am just glad it is just a minor injuries and Stamps have players on the bench who can fill in the gap.

OFFENSE:

I thought Henry Burris and the gang did enough to win the game for the Stamps last week. Burris threw for 348 yards and most of the time that should be enough for the offense to win the game. One thing that I noticed last game was they sort of abandon the running game for a bit especially in the 2nd and 3rd quarter. When they used the running game again, Reynolds gained some good yardage and Cornish actually caught the ball by scrimmage but he did gained some good yardage as well.

On the receiving part, Ken-Yon Rambo caught for 116 yards and Nik Lewis for 84 yards. Burris was actually spreading the ball to all his receivers that night. The OLine were just average and they did enough to protect the QB.

DEFENSE:

The best D in the CFL actually had a brain-fart vs Saskatchewan especially the DBs. I am not sure if Milton Collins INT for a TD do them any good because after that, the DBs seems to care about padding the INT stats rather than stopping or making the Riders' receivers missed the catch. There are few instances that I saw Brandon Smith going after the INT and Saskatchewan ended up scoring a TD. Milton Collins, Dwight Anderson, Brandon Browner all went after the INT as well. Stamps' DB actually lost the game for the Stamps last week. Andy Fantuz were wide open all night and ended up catching for 255 yards. When Durant is not looking at Fantuz, he is looking at Dressler, who were also wide open a few times and he too could have caught over 200 yards if it wasn't for some drop balls. Because one unit (DB) were having a bad night, it affects the other part of the defense as well. I thought DLine were trying to pressure Durant a lot but because of the open receivers, they were too late to hit the QB.

Hopefully the defense goes back to basic against BC. Otherwise we will see Geroy Simon's stupid pose at the end zone a lot. I don't think we have to worry about that though because I got the feeling Stamps DB especially heard a lot from Chris Jones and Huf during practices this week.

SPECIAL TEAM:

At the beginning of the season the weakest link for the Special Team is the cover team. They were having problem stopping any returners. That changed though. I thought the cover team have been playing well in the past few games but the punt returner (Deon Murphy) struggles though. Returning the punt for 5 yards or so won't cut it. The only reason we gained more yardage on the punt return lately was because of the penalty. I got the feeling there is a reason why Huf gambled on signing Lumsden this week. I am sure once he dress for game, he will be returning punts as well.
K Rob Maver struggled the last few ganes but he was good against the Riders last week. I am hoping that boost his confidence a lot after that game. P Burke Dales is probably the most consistent special teamers so far this season.

ROSTER MOVES:

Maybe as a precautions, Stamps might not dress 6 players who got banged up last week. Receiver Nik Lewis might not play and he will replaced by Receiver Landan Talley. Talley will give Murphy a breather as well for returning punts. R John Forzani will aslo miss the game and will be replaced by veteran R Ryan Thelwell. With Nik Lewis out, Jabari Arthur will take his place as a starter. 3 or even 4 DLines are going to miss the game against BC as well. They are Tom Johnson, Robert McCune, Corey Mace and Mike Labinjo(questionable). That means Tearrius George, Miguel Robede and Mike Landry will take their place. I am not too concern about the replacement because DLine's depth are so good. George and Robede played as a starter before and Mike Landry played well on his one and only game vs Toronto this season.

BC Lions made some changes on their DLine as well inserting Richard Jones and Khalif Mitchell.

NOTABLE:

Joffrey Reynolds needs 47 yards to move past Dave Thelen into 9th place on the CFL all-time rushing. Reynolds will be honoured at halftime tonight. I am hoping Kelvin Anderson will be there as well to pass the torch.

This is also the first game BC's OLine Jesse Newman will play against the Stamps in Calgary. I can just see the fans' reaction on this guy. I am sure they will boo him.

I really think the Stamps will beat the Lions again. DLine need to pressure Printers all night and LB have to watch out for him running outside. DBs should not give Printer a look on any open receiver. Stick to the game plan and not worry about padding the individual stat. Stay away from dumb penalties, late hits and such.

GO STAMPS GO!!

[dash_pinched]

How about a Hamilton win in the opener and a Stamps win in the nightcap?!?

[Beerfest]

Wont be able to watch much if any of this game live, ill be at the Flames game.
Im expecting a win by 10+ points.

[Erick Estrada]

How about a Hamilton win in the opener and a Stamps win in the nightcap?!?

No help from Hamilton tonight. Stampeders better be on their game or they could see their lead in the West evaporate.

[Erick Estrada]

There's that stellar special teams again. Sigh.

[zamler]

lol@ opening kick off. Ugh.

[flamesfan6]

well then...

long kick off return, int on first throw by burris....

i have bad feeling about this game

[Erick Estrada]

I'm not surprised at all that the Stamps have taken the Lions lightly.

[zamler]

Burris with the perfect pass on a rope. To the wrong guy.

[OzSome]

Not having a good start for the Stampeders. Gave up big yardage on the kickoff return then Burris threw an INT on his first possession. Luckily the defense stepped up and only gave up 3 points instead of 7 on both BC possessions.

[zamler]

Calgary need to get their head in the game or this could turn ugly.

[flamesfan6]

Calgary need to get their head in the game or this could turn ugly.

oooh, its going to be ugly, Burris is not throwing good.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Burris/Stamps look awful. Figure it out boys!

[OzSome]

Burris way off tonight. Throw to Bryant way too high and throw to Cornish is way too short.

I guess I jinxed the cover team as they are having an awful start and couldn't stop Davis on the return. I am just glad the defense are playing well so far.

[zamler]

Maybe Burris needs go to the school for quarterbacks that need to learn to throw good.

The D is stepping up here though, it could be a lot worse.

[Erick Estrada]

They really need to fix the special teams. It's going to cost them in the playoffs.

[dash_pinched]

Well those 15 minutes sucked - Good thing the defense is playing well combined with Printers brain cramps, it could be a heck of a lot worse.

[zamler]

Damn, Burris got hammered. Stamps did not come to play tonight, very lazy so far.

[zamler]

Nice, turnover, Stamps ball!!

[dash_pinched]

Woot!! Fumble!

[zamler]

Well that was scary, almost gave up the ball on the 1 yard line.

[dash_pinched]

Bryant fumbles, but uses his butt to suffocate the pigskin.

[zamler]

lol, nice description.

[Jesse834]

Rod Black is an effing idiot for that comment about Breast Cancer.

[zamler]

Good lord, what a gong show. Have to settle for 3. Well actually make that zero. FAIL!

[flamesfan6]

wow. just... wow...... wow.... wow..... wow....

EPIC FAIL

[OzSome]

That was a TD... BS call by the ref. Tate clearly went over the line.

Strange game...Maver hit the goal post. Still 9-0 BC. Is it full moon tonight?

[Jesse834]

Off the goal post.

[Erick Estrada]

Disaster on every play. Huff should have challenged on 1st down. Tate was in easily. Terrible call on 2nd down and Maver being Maver on the FG.

[zamler]

Yea that ball crossed the goal line, another bad call. What gives?

[dash_pinched]

Good lord, what a gong show. Have to settle for 3. Well actually make that zero. FAIL!

Nice description right back at ya...I was just going to post "what a gong show"

[dash_pinched]

Rod Black is an effing idiot for that comment about Breast Cancer.

Duane Forde shut him up quick..."Speak for yourself"

[zamler]

Stamps 'O is far too predicable lately, that 1st down play was so blatantly obvious. Man we can't do anything offensively, sucks.

[Erick Estrada]

Burris's passes looking wabbly.

[zamler]

I hope we can score at least one point before the half.

HAHA oh man, talk about an ill advised pass by Burris. Wow. Int for the TD, ouch.

[LockedOut]

Wow. Frank. You are brutal tonight.

[flamesfan6]

oh man, this game is going to end badly for us.. just put Tate in, he CANNOT do any worse than Burris so far.

[burn_this_city]

I'd like to see Drew Tate at this point

[burn_this_city]

Rod Black is an effing idiot for that comment about Breast Cancer.

Whatd he say, I missed it,

[zamler]

Well we won the challenge, a small victory. And the Stamps force a turnover, wow just wow.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Massive, massive play. That challenge could be the turning point of the game.

[LockedOut]

Wow. Our defence is making up for the last game. This game could be out of hand cause our offence and special teams has been terrible tonight.

[flamesfan6]

finally something good

[Jesse834]

Printers is beyond terrible.

[burn_this_city]

Constant Fumble League

[zamler]

Someone needs to smack Franky Hanky boy upside the head, what's he doing out there? Don't see anything, just get on your horse and run for a few yards. Instead he meanders slowly around...

[Jesse834]

Whatd he say, I missed it,

"We look like a couple of dorks!" Because they had pink toques as it is Breast Cancer Awareness night. What an effing idiot he is.

[Erick Estrada]

Defense has been great but not good enough to offset horrendous offense and special teams. I'd like to see Tate get a series so Burris can watch from the sideline and maybe look at what the Lions are doing. He's clearly not on his game.

[zamler]

"We look like a couple of dorks!" Because they had pink toques as it is Breast Cancer Awareness night. What an effing idiot he is.
I actually thought I heard him wrong. What a maroon.

[LockedOut]

Unless Printers is injured Wally is doing what Huff should be doing, benching your starting QB and send him a message.

[nik-]

You know, I hate to be "that guy" in this thread. But watching a bunch of CFL over the last few weeks, I just can't take this league seriously. I want to be patriotic and like it and I've been trying to enjoy it this year ... but ugh, it's just so sloppy and loose. It looks like pickup football.

[zamler]

I saw no interference there at all, what is wrong with the CFL it makes me not want to watch anymore.

[flamesfan6]

the stamps guy NEVER touched him, jesus christ refs learn pass interference

lions just got a bailout

[Erick Estrada]

I saw no interference there at all, what is wrong with the CFL it makes me not want to watch anymore.

Officiating is really killing this league. Perfect coverage and a flag comes out for something the official must have though was there because he surely didn't see it. There's just no integrity.

[flamesfan6]

if they do the fans submit new rules again for the CFL i am going to send in this new rule:

PASS INTEREFERENCE PENALTIES CAN BE CHALLENGED DUE TO THE REFS BEING INCOMPETENT DICKS

[GirlySports]

Duane Forde shut him up quick..."Speak for yourself"


Duane Ford looked very handsome in the scarf and toque! :)

[zamler]

Unless Printers is injured Wally is doing what Huff should be doing, benching your starting QB and send him a message.
Agreed, the offense needs a shake up.

[flamesfan6]

put Tate in already...

[burn_this_city]

Well hopefully half time wakes them up.

[zamler]

I can't wait for the half to end, what a disaster.

[OzSome]

Both offense on this game are playing brutal. Looks like the Stampeders are playing the continuation of last week's game BUT instead of the continuations of the bad defense, it is the offense and the special team that are taking their turns. The only reason why BC Lions scored some points was because of their defense and their special teams. Only one good play by BC Lions that you considered a 3 points for the offense. Thank god for the Stamps defense, we only gave 15 points so far instead of giving up 35 points.

Brutal game by Henry Burris so far. He overthrew Bryant a few times and some to Rambo. We can see Rambo's frustrations on Burris overthrow on one play. Not sure I am giving up on Burris this early but if in the 3rd quarter he still off his game then it is time for Drew Tate to play. We are definitely missing Nik Lewis' mouth and blocking. He can usually fire up the offense and his exceptional blocking is defintely missed as Jabari Arthur is not doing his job so far.

It is time for the offense especially and the special team to step up or else this game will be over soon. It is 15-0 BC after the 1st half for those not watching the game.

[dash_pinched]

It's a two score game still and plenty of time obviously...Let's Go Stamps!!

[dash_pinched]

A couple of nice grabs by Rob Cote on this opening drive of the 2nd half...

[octothorp]

OMG! Field goal Maver!!!!!

[dash_pinched]

Bronx cheer for the chip shot field goal...Ouch.

[zamler]

Maybe we can out field goal B.C.

[OzSome]

that Rambo catch and the run is a good example on how we miss Nik Lewis blocking. Arthur took the wrong guy to block. He supposed to block the guy who tackled Rambo instead.

[OzSome]

wow, that's the 2nd time flag happy referee threw their flag for no reason.

[zamler]

Someone tell me why I'm still watching this game, worst game by the Stamps in a long time. Boring, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

[OzSome]

That wasn't a block, it was holding. He pulled Malik Jackson to the ground. No penalty...wow!

[zamler]

What, are the officials told to toss the flag on every play now?

[octothorp]

#$%#$% Burris...

[kirant]

...The heck?

Did Burris just screw that up?

[zamler]

Burris gives up the ball, lol nice man, nice. Next sequence he better be out of there.

[LockedOut]

Uuugggghhhhhh!!!! Bench frank!!!!!

[OzSome]

I know it is too early but I think it is time to pull the plug on Burris. He's not as sharp as he is from the previous game.

[octothorp]

Yeah, I'm pretty patient, but Burris just looks lost out there. I'd be okay with giving Tate a few series.

[zamler]

I don't think it's too early at all, we have 3 points and our offense is anemic at best.

[Saint Troy]

Time for Burris to take the rest of the game off, not mentally prepared to play.

[zamler]

Here comes Hank....

[Machiavelli]

Um, please come back and win this.

[LockedOut]

Good god Burris. You're an idiot. WTF are you thinking.

[kirant]

Fun scramble there.

[zamler]

If Burris does not sit for the rest of the game, I will seriously question Huff's mental stability.

[GirlySports]

I cannot believe that this offense which always gets 40 points a game can now barely get a first down just because Lewis is out? He's good but that's just ridiculous.

[OzSome]

WTF is that????????? Huf, please take him off the game. His head is not in this game tonight.

[zamler]

If the Stamps were playing someone like Montreal, this would be an epic beating.

[kirant]

What the heck?

Last time I've seen a team this bad was the 'riders against the Stamps in that blowout :(

[OzSome]

wow, the only group that are doing their job tonight is the defense. Burris useless tonight. He overthrow, under throw, out of range, then fumble. Special team cover useless.... they cannot stop anyone. WTF, you figured they will be so fired up after the brutal lost on Saskatchewan but tonight they are playing like the Eskimos.

[GirlySports]

If the Stamps were playing someone like Montreal, this would be an epic beating.

yeah but it would be a different game. I think the Stamps came in unprepared against BC and were still feeling sorry for themselves after last week.

Huff's got some serious coaching to do. Things were fine when they were 9-1 but perhaps now we are seeing some serious immaturity showing.

Maybe a good asskicking is good going into next week.

[octothorp]

I wonder if the Stamps have ever thought of trying out Brandon Isaac on kick returns. He's got to be just about the fastest guy in the CFL right now, teach him to hold onto the ball and hit the seams, and he could be a threat.

[zamler]

Maybe a good asskicking is good going into next week.
Could be, but this isn't really much of an ass kicking. More like a slow and pathetic loss. B.C. should have piled on the points by now. I can see Calgary losing a couple more before they come out of this funk.

[OzSome]

wow this is the most frustrating game I have ever seen since the F-Troops era.

[zamler]

This game has officially entered the twilight zone.

[OzSome]

whoa... looks like we are finally getting the lucky break. McCallum hit the post.

Okay, i am trying to be sarcastic... just wishful thinking though. :)

[Jesse834]

This is comedy at it's best.

[zamler]

Hufnagel yawning at the bench, yep I know how you feel coach.

[LockedOut]

Burris still sucking. Why put him back in?

[dash_pinched]

Am I crazy or do the Stamps still have a chance to pull this one out?

[zamler]

Am I crazy or do the Stamps still have a chance to pull this one out?
Technically, sure. But they way Calgary is playing, not a chance.

[burn_this_city]

Am I crazy or do the Stamps still have a chance to pull this one out?

I keep watching hoping they start putting it together.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

This may be the least entertaining sporting event I've ever seen.

[Erick Estrada]

That Riders game has really turned the season. It's hard to imagine the Stamps beating the Als the way they are playing so in a few weeks the Riders could be leading the West.

[Jesse834]

Am I crazy or do the Stamps still have a chance to pull this one out?

Why not?

BC can't even get a first down. LMFAO.

[OzSome]

Am I crazy or do the Stamps still have a chance to pull this one out?

Technically they can score 3 quick TD but the way Burris and the receivers are playing it is going to be tough.

[dash_pinched]

An off-field official just got maimed...As zamler said earlier, this is the twilight zone, all we're missing is Rod Serling.

[octothorp]

If you're going to throw incompletions, you might as well throw deep incompletions. Everything has been ten yards and in this half, yet Burris has the time to throw deep. The few times he has been deep, there's been something there that has just missed.

[zamler]

An off-field official just got maimed...
I'd say he broketh something, poor guy.

[Erick Estrada]

If you're going to throw incompletions, you might as well throw deep incompletions. Everything has been ten yards and in this half, yet Burris has the time to throw deep. The few times he has been deep, there's been something there that has just missed.

BC actually has a decent secondary. There hasn't been alot open all night and when there has Burris hasn't hit the mark.

[GirlySports]

That Riders game has really turned the season. It's hard to imagine the Stamps beating the Als the way they are playing so in a few weeks the Riders could be leading the West.

You're getting really far ahead of yourself. Every game/week is different.

[Jesse834]

Damnit! I missed it anyone got a video?

[burn_this_city]

Damnit! I missed it anyone got a video?

It wasnt spectacular, a player rolled over his foot when they fell out of bounds.

[LockedOut]

It seriously looks like the offense took the week off and skipped practice.

[zamler]

I bet the Stamps do fall to 2nd place in the next few weeks.

[octothorp]

When was the last time the Flames outscored the Stamps on the same night?

[GirlySports]

What makes you think the Riders automatically win in Toronto?
Toronto is an annoying team to play against.

Calgary needs to get it's head back on straight and they can split the Montreal series.

[Flickered Flame]

Not sure why Burris went back into the game. This is the perfect opportunity to really see what Drew Tate can do. I have never, ever seen a game like this before. It is absolutely ugly. The Lions return game has more yards than both offences. Pathetic, just pathetic. I am so glad we didn't go tonight.

[burn_this_city]

Tate is back, he should have been in all second half.

[OzSome]

Murphy you are a bonehead!! You are down by lots of points and you run around wasted 10 seconds on the end zone.

[zamler]

Just air the ball out for crying out loud, nothing left to lose. Sheesh.

[moon]

Well looks like Huff has given up and is going with Tate now.

As bad as Burris has been with the game so close he gives the team a shot to win, with Tate in the receivers/RBs are going to have to win the game as Tate isn't going to do it.

[OzSome]

What a catch by Rambo!! The only highlight for the Stamps offense.

[zamler]

How did B.C. not get called for unnecessary roughness there?

[dash_pinched]

What a catch by Rambo!! The only highlight for the Stamps offense.

Just glad Ken-Yon wasn't hurt, that looked like the dreaded hospital pass...

[zamler]

Good news everybody, this game is almost over.

Every Stamps fan at the game should get their money back, what a shameful display.

[octothorp]

That's it, I'm turning it off.

[OzSome]

Well looks like Huff has given up and is going with Tate now.

As bad as Burris has been with the game so close he gives the team a shot to win, with Tate in the receivers/RBs are going to have to win the game as Tate isn't going to do it.

I am not sure I have to agree with you. I love Burris but the way he was playing tonight, any QB can do much better.

Wow, Talley missed out on that freaking wide open catch. It is Murphy's Law for Stamps' offense. Sucks to lose this way, they played like a bad high school football team. Back to back disappointing lost. Wrong time to mess up their game.

[moon]

I am not sure I have to agree with you. I love Burris but the way he was playing tonight, any QB can do much better.


Seeing the throws that Tate has made so far this season including the 3 on that last drive I have more faith that Henry will turn it around and make big plays then Tate will suddenly get skill, but with either guy the team likely loses anyways.

[zamler]

Nice, like to see that. At least we punched in one major score.

[dash_pinched]

Tate does throw a nice ball and has some good wheels...

/Looking for any positives tonight

[flames_fan_down_under]

Well can't get worse than this.

MTL-MTL-SASK are the next three games. See what this team is made of.

[zamler]

Hufnagel yawning, checking his watch, rubbing his eyes, having a good laugh. How nice.

29-10 Lions, the score flattered the Stamps.

[SportsJunky]

Just got back from the game. Terrible effort by most of the team. B.C. wasn't much better. The boys should be embarrassed.

[keratosis]

Every time dip-wad , yelled over the pa,"MAKE SOME NOISE".
Our whole section booed.

[Joborule]

Man, that was the worst sporting event I ever witness live. So awful.

[Beerfest]

Every time dip-wad , yelled over the pa,"MAKE SOME NOISE".
Our whole section booed.

Cool story bro?

Edit - lol wrote this drunk.

[nik-]

Cool story bro?

I thought it was hilarious

[OzSome]

This is the most depressing lost for the Stamps this season. It's not like BC Lions dominated the game all night. The only clear cut winner I think is the play of BC's special team on both ends. Davis can just run around all over the field untouched all night. He gave the Lions some good field position. For some reason our cover team forget how to tackle. On the other side, Deon Murphy is starting to remind me of Markus Howell. He hasn't been doing anything in the past few games. No explosion or anything. The blocking was awful as well.

I am not so sure if BC's defense played that great. Burris was clearly out-of-sync. He either overthrew an open receiver or underthrow.... worse yet he throws an INT. He seems to be undecided out there whether he throws the ball, hand in the ball to RB or run it himself. There's one instance that he could have handed the ball to Cornish instead of throwing the ball to Bryant. They got the first down on that play but Cornish was wide open and could have run the ball for a lot of yardage. When Burris ran the ball he fumbled. Then for some stupid reason, he lost a lot of yardage for a QB sack.

Our defense played well tonight. If it weren't for their play, the game could have been a blowout early in the first half. They only gave up 3 points instead of 7 in 5 occassions. I don't think BC Lions executed a big play all night except for 2. One with Paris Jackson and the other is with Jamall Robertson.

Stampeders will now play Montreal, Montreal and Saskatchewan in the next 3 games. I am not sure this is the time for them to make mistakes as Saskatchewan's horse-shoe in their butt are starting to work again. In the last 2 games, Saskatchewan won two lucky wins where the other teams suddenly started making mistakes in the last quarter.

[Mazrim]

When Burris ran the ball he fumbled. Then for some stupid reason, he lost a lot of yardage for a QB sack.
I think seeing "3rd and 42" summed up the game nicely. What a disappointment.