GAME 2: STAMPEDERS at Hamilton

[arloiginla]

DeAngelis misses an easy field goal.

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

[Erick Estrada]

More brutal special teams. What is it with this stadium? Stampeders just unravelling.

[Flickered Flame]

First a punt returned for a TD now a blocked punt.

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Great defense by the Stamps. Sandro makes the FG. Cats up 4.

[rubecube]

Bryant has hands of stone.

[Erick Estrada]

Wow no faith in special teams coverage so kicking off only 30 yards.

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They were marching the ball down the field with Reynolds and then tried a pass to Bryant who dropped it. After a good stop by the defence, the offence comes back out with 2 incomplete passes. Run Reynolds, the Ti-Cats haven't stopped him yet.

[Flickered Flame]

Ugly.

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Starting to see some weaknesses in that o-line. They gotta give Hank more time to throw the ball.

[rubecube]

Can anybody on this team catch a football?

[Erick Estrada]

The drops have been just atrocious.

[Flickered Flame]

Bryant and Franklin better start holding on to the ball if they want to be on the roster once both Thelwell and Rambo are healthy.

[Erick Estrada]

Poor clock management on this drive probably cost them 4 points. They have these headsets to speed things up but too much time was wasted pre-snap.

Overall good half by the defense and the offense when they weren't dropping balls. Abysmal Stampeders special teams the only reason the Tiger Cats are even in the game.

[socalwingfan]

Glad I saw this thread, completely forgot the game in on NFL network today - caught the last 4 seconds of the first half. Wish they would show some higlights of what I missed

[troutman]

If these receivers keep dropping the ball, they should be sent packing.

Don't kick to Thigpen.

[OzSome]

First half is over. Hamilton ahead 19-13. Stamps went for the safe call on that last play going for Field Goal instead of going for a TD. I can't really blame them with 2 seconds left.

Hamilton defense is picking on rookei import OLine Edwin Harrison. Hickman is dominating him. If this thing keeps up, I'll say it is time to change the ratio by putting non-import veteran Rob Lazeo on Harrison's spot.

Burris been running for his life in the first half so far. Then when he have the time to throw the ball, twice an open WR Romby Bryant dropped the ball and another 2 were dropped by another former Bomber Arjei Franklin. Joffrey Reynolds on the other hand is having a good game so far running the ball. One play on the first half that he could have gone all the way if it wasn't for the last Hamilton defensive player stopping him.

Stamps defense are actually playing good except for Thigpen's TD and Arland Bruce's catch before that. I am sure the defense will step up a notch more in the 2nd half.

Special team gave up a TD on the first special team play by Hamilton. Deon Murphy is actually playing well today. Almost had a TD return there if it wasn't for former Stamps' Sandro trip. Defensive coverage for special team MUST play better.

The game is close so anything can happen. Stamps possession much better than Hamilton's. If the offense cut down on mistakes ie: dropped balls and better protection, Calgary will win this game.

[Erick Estrada]

Ugh Burris. This team is killing itself with mistakes today.

[OzSome]

Good start in the 2nd half only be snapped up by a freaking INT.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by OzSome

Good start in the 2nd half only be snapped up by a freaking INT.

Terrible throw by a veteran QB. Not sure what he thought he saw but there was no way that throw was going to lead to anything positive.

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Sandro missed the FG and Murphy with a great return. Stamps must get 7 out of this.