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OzSome · 07-21-2010, 09:51 PM

1st game of the season between the rivals Saskatchewan vs Calgary. Riders are 3-0 right now while the Stamps are 2-1 after a heartbreaking lost to Toronto.

Last game against the Argos were just brutal overall. Both the defense and the offense made so many mistakes after mistakes, penalties after penalties. Don't forget the drop balls as well and the turnovers.The game could have won blew up in their face after mistakes by the offense, defense and the coaching staff.Maybe playing against a better team will help the Stamps better played mentally.

QUARTERBACK: Henry Burris were just awful last game throwing 4 INTs and he also didn't get the offense to stay on the field longer late in the game. But we cannot blame Burris for his bad plays. Receivers are dropping the balls like a bomb just hit them. Some of them just plain bad doing their routes. Offensive Lines didn't give him much time to pick and choose his receivers as well.

RUNNING BACK: I don't think Reynolds were used much against the Argos. They pretty much abandon the run attack.

OFFENSIVE LINE: Offensive LInes had some ups and down last game. They didn't deliver when they are needed late in the game. They better have a better game against the Riders; otherwise we might start seeing some changes soon.

RECEIVERS: Might be a good news in this game. Ken-Yon Rambo thinks he will be able to play on Saturday against the Riders. Coach Huf is not a 100% Rambo will play. I guess it will be up to today's practice(Wednesday) and practices before game day. If Rambo looks fit, he'll definitely play. With Rambo coming back, it looks like JJ will sit again and maybe another import receiver. Romby Bryant had some drop passes again last week. He better start hanging in to the ball or else we will see boo-birds in the stand soon. I am not sure I am sold at PK Sam being our starting slotback yet. The guy need to put a better effort ie: coming back to the ball vs the Riders. Come on people STOP DROPPING THE BALLS!!

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: The line were not dominant last game. Argos ran over them for over 100 yards and Cleo Lemon didn't have a lot of pressures. Although Labinjo survived after last week, he might be the odd man out this weekend. Hufnagel would like to try out Robert McCume on the line instead of staying in usual LB position. I am sure Clybrooks will come back to the roster after sitting out the Argos game. The Line need to be better against Wes Cates, Charles and QB Durant. Aside from giving up those yardage in rushing, they were actually not bad BUT of course they need to be better.

LINEBACKING: Linebackers were so-so as well vs the Argos. They need to play better next game. Malik Jackson played his best game last season against the Riders so maybe a repeat performance will be in the works.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: I think they played well enough last game. Milton Collins left late in the game. The energetic youngster Brandon Isaac replaced him and had a QB sack right away. Brandon Browner were tested by Lemons a few times last game and he answered the bell. He had one INT. The one thing that will stick to our mind was the gamble he made late in the game. He went after the ball but missed. If he got that INT, noone can stop him from scoring a TD. Unfortunately he missed and an Argos receiver got the ball and Argos scored after that. I can't say I blame the guy for trying. I would have done the same if I was him.

SPECIAL TEAM: It's sad when the best group position for the team was the Special Team. Rookie Eric Fraser had an awesome game. He had 3 special team tackle and he forced Punter Jamie Boreham with a turnover on down. MCCartney, Simpson and Phillips played well on special team as well.

THE OPPOSITION: Riders didn't really dominate on their 3 wins. On their 2 wins the other team actually beat themselves with their mistakes. They beat the Als in OT in the first game. They could have lose that game but Als just made so many mistakes especially late in the game. Against the Eskimos, Esks receiver Campbell dropped the ball at the wrong time. I can see the Stamps handing the Riders their first lost this season.

More update before Game Time on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30pm McMahon Stadium.

GO STAMPS GO!!

07-21-2010, 09:51 PM	#1
OzSome Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	WEEK 4: Riders at STAMPEDERS 1st game of the season between the rivals Saskatchewan vs Calgary. Riders are 3-0 right now while the Stamps are 2-1 after a heartbreaking lost to Toronto. Last game against the Argos were just brutal overall. Both the defense and the offense made so many mistakes after mistakes, penalties after penalties. Don't forget the drop balls as well and the turnovers.The game could have won blew up in their face after mistakes by the offense, defense and the coaching staff.Maybe playing against a better team will help the Stamps better played mentally. QUARTERBACK: Henry Burris were just awful last game throwing 4 INTs and he also didn't get the offense to stay on the field longer late in the game. But we cannot blame Burris for his bad plays. Receivers are dropping the balls like a bomb just hit them. Some of them just plain bad doing their routes. Offensive Lines didn't give him much time to pick and choose his receivers as well. RUNNING BACK: I don't think Reynolds were used much against the Argos. They pretty much abandon the run attack. OFFENSIVE LINE: Offensive LInes had some ups and down last game. They didn't deliver when they are needed late in the game. They better have a better game against the Riders; otherwise we might start seeing some changes soon. RECEIVERS: Might be a good news in this game. Ken-Yon Rambo thinks he will be able to play on Saturday against the Riders. Coach Huf is not a 100% Rambo will play. I guess it will be up to today's practice(Wednesday) and practices before game day. If Rambo looks fit, he'll definitely play. With Rambo coming back, it looks like JJ will sit again and maybe another import receiver. Romby Bryant had some drop passes again last week. He better start hanging in to the ball or else we will see boo-birds in the stand soon. I am not sure I am sold at PK Sam being our starting slotback yet. The guy need to put a better effort ie: coming back to the ball vs the Riders. Come on people STOP DROPPING THE BALLS!! DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: The line were not dominant last game. Argos ran over them for over 100 yards and Cleo Lemon didn't have a lot of pressures. Although Labinjo survived after last week, he might be the odd man out this weekend. Hufnagel would like to try out Robert McCume on the line instead of staying in usual LB position. I am sure Clybrooks will come back to the roster after sitting out the Argos game. The Line need to be better against Wes Cates, Charles and QB Durant. Aside from giving up those yardage in rushing, they were actually not bad BUT of course they need to be better. LINEBACKING: Linebackers were so-so as well vs the Argos. They need to play better next game. Malik Jackson played his best game last season against the Riders so maybe a repeat performance will be in the works. DEFENSIVE BACKS: I think they played well enough last game. Milton Collins left late in the game. The energetic youngster Brandon Isaac replaced him and had a QB sack right away. Brandon Browner were tested by Lemons a few times last game and he answered the bell. He had one INT. The one thing that will stick to our mind was the gamble he made late in the game. He went after the ball but missed. If he got that INT, noone can stop him from scoring a TD. Unfortunately he missed and an Argos receiver got the ball and Argos scored after that. I can't say I blame the guy for trying. I would have done the same if I was him. SPECIAL TEAM: It's sad when the best group position for the team was the Special Team. Rookie Eric Fraser had an awesome game. He had 3 special team tackle and he forced Punter Jamie Boreham with a turnover on down. MCCartney, Simpson and Phillips played well on special team as well. THE OPPOSITION: Riders didn't really dominate on their 3 wins. On their 2 wins the other team actually beat themselves with their mistakes. They beat the Als in OT in the first game. They could have lose that game but Als just made so many mistakes especially late in the game. Against the Eskimos, Esks receiver Campbell dropped the ball at the wrong time. I can see the Stamps handing the Riders their first lost this season. More update before Game Time on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30pm McMahon Stadium. GO STAMPS GO!!