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OzSome · 10-31-2009, 12:26 AM

A very important game for both the Stampeders and the Lions. Calgary already clinched the playoff spot while BC Lions is still fighting for the last spot for Western Division playoff (Edmonton) and/or the crossover playoff spot or not even make the playoff if they lose both their remaining games and Edmonton win theirs. The Lions can still end up in 2nd place if they win their last two games. The Stamps on the other hand can clinch at least 2nd place if they beat the Lions then play Saskatchewan for 1st place. It is still a tight race. Casey Printer will be the Lions starting QB against the Stamps.

OFFENSE: QB Henry Burris finally had a good game throwing for over 300 yards (345 yards), the first time in 6 games. The important thing was he connected with WR Romby Bryant all night. Bryant caught the ball 9 times and gained 211 yards. That was the highest among CFL receivers in Week 18 therefore he won the Offensive Player of the Week award.

The always reliable Joffrey Reynolds ran for 2 TD and gained 75 yards in a game against the Eskimos. Reynolds is going for the CFL rushing leader in a second season in a row.

DEFENSE: Calgary defense had a great game against Ricky Ray and company. They held the Eskimos to fewer than 10 points and they did not allow a touchdown. It is a tough task to stop Ricky Ray for throwing a TD in one game. LBs Tim Johnson and Malik Jackson was a big factor in limiting the Eskimos offense to less than 100 yards in rushing. The Stamps defense were just plain awesome especially in the 2nd half against the Eskimos.

SPECIAL TEAM: P Burke Dales continues to play well in special team. His directional punting is improving every game. Coverage team played a lot better against the explosive Tristan Jackson and Whitlock. Kickoff returner Demetrius Summers is getting better and better. The only suspect the Stamps have is the punt return. Markus Howell is useless and they need someone else to return the punt.

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Romby and Burris combo clicked against the Eskimos and I hope it continues. That should open up the other receivers syuch as Copeland who got shutdown last game. In fairness to Copeland, he was getting double-teamed or triple-teamed every game. Nik Lewis is always there when Burris needs the first down and Franklin is starting to get comfortable. R Brett Ralph was thought to have an injured hand and that is whaty one of the reasons he's been struggling catching the ball lately. Burris needs to distribute the ball to his receivers. He also need to use his legs more by running the ball. Reynolds needs to touch the ball early in the game and established the running game. With running game clicking, so as the passing game later on.

Defense needs to pressure Printers a lot and not let him use his legs running the ball. If the Stamps defense make Printers in the pocket all game, chances are they can stop him. Printers is not as good playing the pocket. They have to play Geroy Simon man-on-man and not give him some openings.

GO STAMPS GO!!

More updates before game time. Wow, which one to watch? The Flames vs Detroit Red Wings game or the Stamps-BC game? I believed both games start at the same time. Thank god for PVR! Happy Halloween!!

10-31-2009, 12:26 AM	#1
OzSome Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	GAME 17: STAMPEDERS at BC Lions A very important game for both the Stampeders and the Lions. Calgary already clinched the playoff spot while BC Lions is still fighting for the last spot for Western Division playoff (Edmonton) and/or the crossover playoff spot or not even make the playoff if they lose both their remaining games and Edmonton win theirs. The Lions can still end up in 2nd place if they win their last two games. The Stamps on the other hand can clinch at least 2nd place if they beat the Lions then play Saskatchewan for 1st place. It is still a tight race. Casey Printer will be the Lions starting QB against the Stamps. OFFENSE: QB Henry Burris finally had a good game throwing for over 300 yards (345 yards), the first time in 6 games. The important thing was he connected with WR Romby Bryant all night. Bryant caught the ball 9 times and gained 211 yards. That was the highest among CFL receivers in Week 18 therefore he won the Offensive Player of the Week award. The always reliable Joffrey Reynolds ran for 2 TD and gained 75 yards in a game against the Eskimos. Reynolds is going for the CFL rushing leader in a second season in a row. DEFENSE: Calgary defense had a great game against Ricky Ray and company. They held the Eskimos to fewer than 10 points and they did not allow a touchdown. It is a tough task to stop Ricky Ray for throwing a TD in one game. LBs Tim Johnson and Malik Jackson was a big factor in limiting the Eskimos offense to less than 100 yards in rushing. The Stamps defense were just plain awesome especially in the 2nd half against the Eskimos. SPECIAL TEAM: P Burke Dales continues to play well in special team. His directional punting is improving every game. Coverage team played a lot better against the explosive Tristan Jackson and Whitlock. Kickoff returner Demetrius Summers is getting better and better. The only suspect the Stamps have is the punt return. Markus Howell is useless and they need someone else to return the punt. ------- Romby and Burris combo clicked against the Eskimos and I hope it continues. That should open up the other receivers syuch as Copeland who got shutdown last game. In fairness to Copeland, he was getting double-teamed or triple-teamed every game. Nik Lewis is always there when Burris needs the first down and Franklin is starting to get comfortable. R Brett Ralph was thought to have an injured hand and that is whaty one of the reasons he's been struggling catching the ball lately. Burris needs to distribute the ball to his receivers. He also need to use his legs more by running the ball. Reynolds needs to touch the ball early in the game and established the running game. With running game clicking, so as the passing game later on. Defense needs to pressure Printers a lot and not let him use his legs running the ball. If the Stamps defense make Printers in the pocket all game, chances are they can stop him. Printers is not as good playing the pocket. They have to play Geroy Simon man-on-man and not give him some openings. GO STAMPS GO!! More updates before game time. Wow, which one to watch? The Flames vs Detroit Red Wings game or the Stamps-BC game? I believed both games start at the same time. Thank god for PVR! Happy Halloween!!