WEEK 12: STAMPEDERS vs RIDERS

[jschick88]

Stamps defense gave up 623 yards tonight, ouch.

[PeteLFan]

Lets not look at the stats anymore, its humiliating that Durant did that too our defence tonight. They hit every big play, our defence played as bad they could. The Riders offence played as good as they could, when they tried a short play we stuffed them, then they chuck it up and lucky for them Milton Collins was in shambles.

Next time around, if they miss these plays, and our defence makes plays this game will not be even close. Durant throws some ducks, he's a hope and prayer QB.

[JayP]

Originally Posted by troutman

I think Jones screwed up tonight. Too many blitzes, when everyone should have been back in coverage and double-teaming Fantuz. Clearly SASK wanted to throw deep all night.

This loss is all on Chris Jones. How many times can you get burnt by heavy blitzes and man coverage and not make an adjustment? That's the only offense the Riders had in the 1st half and the Stamps didn't change a single thing in the second half. The Riders never proved they could move the ball effectively downfield with longer drives, but Calgary never forced them too with ridiculous playcalling.

TSN was hyping up Durant huge and he definitely did have a great game, but it's not as if he was ridiculously accurate with the deep ball all game. He probably had just as many deep overthrows as the Riders had big plays. The problem is that when the Stamps kept going with the blitz and leaving the deep ball unprotected, completing half those deep balls ends up being 6 or so big plays.

The offense did exactly what it's supposed to, in spite of the O-Line playing their worst game of the year. No turnovers, 427 yards of offense, and 30 points (7 came off the pick-six). That should be enough to win you almost every game.

The funny thing is that the Stamps probably win that game if the Stamps make a smart playcall on 1st and goal from the 10. The screen pass to the RB should've been the call to get them inside the 5 and then you use the advantage of going 2nd in OT to get two cracks at the endzone from there.

[Bertuzzied]

One key thing regarding our defensive backs was after that pick returned for a touchdown, it looked like they were all trying to out do each other for a big play.

[JayP]

Originally Posted by PeteLFan

Lets not look at the stats anymore, its humiliating that Durant did that too our defence tonight. They hit every big play.

But they really didn't.

Durant had tons of bad balls thrown deep. But he just got the chance to throw so many that eventually the plays are going to be made. He definitely made a higher than average percentage of those deep throws, but he wasn't anywhere close to perfect with the deep ball.

[JayP]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

One key thing regarding our defensive backs was after that pick returned for a touchdown, it looked like they were all trying to out do each other for a big play.

That didn't help either. How many of those deep balls could've been knocked down if the DB wasn't looking to time the jump and get up there for an INT. At least 3-4 of them came with good coverage where simply looking back to the football, staying with the receiver, and jamming your hand in between his would've been enough to get an incompletion. And on those 40+ yard throws what's the point in doing anything else? Even if you do get the INT it's basically like punting the ball away.

[OzSome]

I am not disappointed in the lost, it's how they lost the game that really ticked me off. I don't think Saskatchewan played well and deserves the win. It is more like FANTUZ beat the Stamps by himself. He was wide open all night and the DB should have worry about trying to stop him from catching the ball than trying to get more interceptions. At least twice that I can count that the Stamps DB got burned because our DB went for an INT instead. Without Fantuz, Durant would have been eating dirt all night. Saskatchewan defense didn't really played that well. Burris and the offense actually had a better game than the previous one. Stamps blew this game and I guess they can mess up one game but too bad it was against Saskatchewan. I guess it is not meant for the Stamps to win tonight. They had a couple of chances to win the game but couldn't capitalize on it. Ken Miller could have been a goat for the Riders if Calgary won that game. That was the worst coaching decision I ever seen. I have no idea what is the reason for punting the ball at the end instead of kicking a field goal. Oh well, it might be a blessing in disguise for the Stamps.... just kind of bring them down to earth again. We are still 4 points ahead of the Riders for 1st place in the Western Division.

[PeteLFan]

Riders got lucky tonight. I have since wiped this game from my memory.

[jschick88]

Allen Cameron via Twitter:

Stamps SB Nik Lewis hurt his knee on the last play of the game; same knee that had surgery in the off-season.

[LockedOut]

Originally Posted by jschick88

Allen Cameron via Twitter:

Stamps SB Nik Lewis hurt his knee on the last play of the game; same knee that had surgery in the off-season.

I noticed him hobbling a bit after a catch when he got tackled below the waist near the end of the game. Might also explain why he fell on that last play. He might've been trying to jump for the ball but stumbled instead.

[Dion_Iggy_Kipper!!!]

Wow, crazy game.

What was Miller thinking at the end of the game? I remember when Buono did that a couple of years ago and it didn't work. I thought he was crazy then. But at least we still won the game.

What a game by Fantuz 255 yards receiving. Wow. He was open all night it seemed like.

Good game by Durant. Hopefully he will stay on track for next week against the Ti-cats.

The Riders defense was not that bad considering we lost Hawkins for most of the game and Adams was only so-so for most of the game as well.

Reynolds had a quiet night with only 30 yards, but he did have that one TD, that he pretty much just walked in on.

I'm suprised Cornish had only 47 yards. It seemed like he was around more than that. I figured for sure they would go to him on 3rd and goal in overtime. He probably could've made it in. He's pretty good. How many years has he been around?

I think the stamps got relaxed from playing the eskies to much in the past couple of weeks. They'll be back for blood in October when they come back. Should be a good game.

I always love watching Riders/Stamps game, there always good for some action. I'm looking forward to the next Riders/Stamps game.

PS. Stamps Suck. Burris Sucks. Sorry, I couldn't help it. I'm done now. lol.

[Machiavelli]

Hahaha, did Miller have a TIA or something? He's lucky his players came through for him.