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CaptainCrunch · 06-13-2007, 10:19 AM

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Generally agree with your points except this one. Nik Lewis exactly the type of guy you just described that we don't have, and gets tons of YACs as well.

It will be interesting to see how Bo is, a good case scenario is that he has only lost a step. He is older but more importantly he had a serious injury while down in KC.

I agree with you and disagree, I didn't think that Lewis was as strong over the middle last year as he was the year before, but that dosen't mean he isn't a great receiver.

It will be interesting to see Bo at work, I've been to a couple of sessions and he looks really good. I'm hoping he's the type of player who acts as an example to the other guys about what hardwork every down will get you.

Cowboy89 · 06-14-2007, 10:44 AM

So who's going to the Exhibition game tomorrow?

worth · 06-14-2007, 10:46 AM

I'll be there just like I have been to every single game, exhibition, regular season and playoff for the past 3 years.

Cowboy89 · 06-14-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by worth

I'll be there just like I have been to every single game, exhibition, regular season and playoff for the past 3 years.

Good stuff. I've been a season ticket holder since 1995. I remember because it was thier 50th anniversary that year.

worth · 06-15-2007, 08:23 AM

Wore my Black Allen Pitts jersey to work today. I'm excited for the game tonight!

SportsJunky · 06-15-2007, 11:41 AM

I'll be there. 10 rows up between the 55 and 50 yd line. I love my seats.

I'm hoping Clark can hang on to his job in his battle against Scotty Coe. They are both excellent players but I'd hate to see Clark lose it based on age.

worth · 06-15-2007, 12:12 PM

Clark beats Coe hands down. Age isn't the reason, it's import vs non import status. Coe is Canadian, Clark is an American. If Clark was non import status, it would be bye bye Coe.

Clark is the leader of that group. If he gets cut for Coe, i'll be really disappointed.

KootenayFlamesFan · 06-16-2007, 01:43 AM

Even though it was exhibition, the Stamps run over the Esks 28-3.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=210977&hubname=

25,877 at the game tonight? Very impressive.

getbak · 06-16-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Even though it was exhibition, the Stamps run over the Esks 28-3.

Ha Ha! Stupid Exhibiskimos!

Cerebral · 06-16-2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Even though it was exhibition, the Stamps run over the Esks 28-3.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=210977&hubname=

25,877 at the game tonight? Very impressive.

That was a beating and a half - I always pick the worst games to go to.

On the plus side for the Eskimos, Ray and the top offensive unit literally only played for one drive in the entire game (and they scored on that drive). Cates continues to impress me for the Stampeders, he's a special teams demon and he showed some ability to rush with the ball tonight as well.

Thunderball · 06-16-2007, 02:40 PM

Typical CFL exhibition game, IMO. The away team tinkers and the home team tries to put on a good show... not that there's anything wrong with that.

Expect the Stamps to get thrashed in their away game with a totally different group of guys.

Cowboy89 · 06-18-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderball

Typical CFL exhibition game, IMO. The away team tinkers and the home team tries to put on a good show... not that there's anything wrong with that.

Expect the Stamps to get thrashed in their away game with a totally different group of guys.

It's true that Ricky Ray only took one series, but the Stamps did a huge rotation at all positions as well. I thought Smith was great at QB in the first quarter. I've seen quite a few exhibition games in my day and it's rare to see a team only get 3 points. Especially considering that they saw the Stamps scary guys on defence for a good portion of the game. That being said I think it was a function of Edmonton having terrible competition for starting positions compared with the Stamps. If this were BC it would have been a much more competitive game because Wally always seems to have some decent second and third stringers in camp.

If your Edmonton the wonderful thing about the CFL is that if you're terrible to start the year you will make a greater effort to pick up NFL cuts in August and thus more likely to compete down the stretch. The best team in July rarely takes home the cup in November. Example: Montreal pretty much every season. Bring on the Wheaties!

CaptainCrunch · 06-18-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderball

Typical CFL exhibition game, IMO. The away team tinkers and the home team tries to put on a good show... not that there's anything wrong with that.

Expect the Stamps to get thrashed in their away game with a totally different group of guys.

Against the Riders, thats funny.

You can expect pretty much the same lineup rotation with Smith getting the lionshares of the snaps.

Thunderball · 06-18-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Against the Riders, thats funny.

You can expect pretty much the same lineup rotation with Smith getting the lionshares of the snaps.

That wasn't an endorsement of the Riders by any way, shape or form.

Simply that teams make more of an effort to look good at home, even in exhibition. I expect (and hope) to see more of Smith as well, but I expect to see a lot more of the players who will likely be cut, to make sure they didn't overlook someone with potential CFL starter talent. This typically means a loss, and who really cares if they do... its exhibition, they gave their home fans an entertaining win, and this is the time to experiment.

While the Stamps didn't exactly field their A team against the Schmoes, they did have quite a few of their starters and top backups playing. Of course, Edmonton playing like crap helped too.

The Goon · 06-18-2007, 11:33 AM

It was a really fun game to be at...we had been given tickets seven rows up right behind the Stamps' bench. I was really curious to watch the new kid Justin Phillips, but he only got in for a few plays. Akili looked strong.

Does anyone know the status of the Eskimo player who was taken off the field in an ambulance? It looked like a pretty serious neck injury, but I think I saw him able to move his arms while being tended to. Hope he's okay.

worth · 06-18-2007, 11:39 AM

Doesn't look all that good for the guy:

http://www.canada.com/edmontonjourna...ed86429a&k=287

And now the esks have brought Abdullah back:

http://www.canada.com/edmontonjourna...ed18ed&k=69170

SportsJunky · 06-18-2007, 01:13 PM

I had been wondering why Calgary wasn't bring Abdullah back this season. Any idea if this was amicable or did they not offer him a contract this year?

It will be weird seeing him in green and gold again.

worth · 06-18-2007, 01:32 PM

Couldn't afford what he wanted.

CaptainCrunch · 06-18-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsJunky

I had been wondering why Calgary wasn't bring Abdullah back this season. Any idea if this was amicable or did they not offer him a contract this year?

It will be weird seeing him in green and gold again.

They simply didn't offer him a contract. I figure they wanted to get younger and faster on the defensive front 7, plus Abdullah was a bit of a mouthpiece on and off the field, and the Stamps want to get away from that.

I doubt it was amicable.

Just like I doubt his brother was thrilled at getting cut for personal reasons.

phaneuf_train · 06-18-2007, 07:24 PM

http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=n...play&nid=17278
Abdullah back with the Eskimos.