Western Division Final: BC Lions vs CALGARY STAMPEDERS

[OzSome]

I guess what a comeback by BC Lions on Sunday against Winnipeg Blue Bombers. I am currently doing some work in BC since Sunday and I missed the game completely. The last time I checked Winnipeg was way ahead in the 3rd quarter and did not hear about the score until later at night. It is kind of weird that is pretty quiet here in BC even after that big win.

Anyways, Western Division Final between the BC Lions and Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, November 20th. Kickoff is at 2:30pm. This is going to be the third time the Stampeders and Lions will play in West Division Final in five seasons. Stamps won 4 of their last playoff games against BC including last season's Western Semi-Final at McMahon.

Calgary been resting for 2 weeks now and that would definitely help them get some of their injured players back. C Pierre Lavertu, DB Jamar Wall and Ciante Evans were hurt in the last game are healthy enough to dress for the game. Will definitely in the next few days find out who are going to be playing this weekend and who's not. Stay tuned for the lineup in the next few days.

Word out in Vancouver is that Manny Arsenault is hurt in danger of missing the game. I don't think that will happen though. I can't wait to get back to Calgary.

GO STAMPS GO!!!!

[Erick Estrada]

Manny was knocked out and I have a hard time believing he should be playing football only a week later. I hope for his sake the Lions aren't desperate enough to play him. Chris Rainey has really had the Stamps number and if they can contain him their chances of winning are pretty good.

[dash_pinched]

Long range forecast for Sunday looks good at this point (mainly sunny with a high of +2), so hopefully weather won't be much of a factor.

[Frequitude]

Hoping Arceneaux doesn't play on Sunday. Not because it would help the Stamps, but for the sake of his brain. The guy got knocked out cold.

[Roof-Daddy]

Hard to believe that BC and Calgary have only met 14 total times in the playoffs.

Stamps are 10-4 all-time in those 14 games.
374 points scored to 313 allowed.
Stamps have won 4 straight playoff games against BC and all 3 against them in the Huf era.

Last loss was the Nov 19, 2000 West Final when the 8-10 Lions came to Calgary and beat the host 12-5-1 Stamps 37-23.

Hoping for good weather and a healthy Stamps line up, should be a win but I've seen too many stacked Stamps teams fall to lesser teams over the years to have any semblance of over confidence.

[tvp2003]

Biggest game of the season for the Stamps. Anything can happen in a Grey Cup, but to not even get there would be a massive disappointment.

Looking forward to a big game from the passing attack (not a single receiver was named a West All Star) and from Charleston Hughes who was snubbed as West nominee for Defensive MOP.

[dash_pinched]

I think the key to winning this game is to stop the BC rushing game. Running back Jeremiah Johnson had a huge game against the Bombers and they continued to hand him the rock even when they were trailing by double digits. If the Stamps can force BC into a lot of 2nd and long situations, the Stamps secondary should be able to capitalize on mistakes from BC QB Jonathon Jennings.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Manny was knocked out and I have a hard time believing he should be playing football only a week later. I hope for his sake the Lions aren't desperate enough to play him. Chris Rainey has really had the Stamps number and if they can contain him their chances of winning are pretty good.

According to BC he is playing. That's brutal. There's no way he didn't have a concussion. Does the league not have any concussion protocol?

BC scares me even without Arceneaux. They are a good team, and we haven't played a meaningful game in a long time.

[White Out 403]

Calgary should win but who knows. They haven't played in such a long while.

[Corral]

DD and BLM are going to dissect and scalp the Lions. It won't even be close. This team is a machine.

[Roof-Daddy]

I admire your confidence. Hope you're right.

[Hockey]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

According to BC he is playing. That's brutal. There's no way he didn't have a concussion. Does the league not have any concussion protocol?

BC scares me even without Arceneaux. They are a good team, and we haven't played a meaningful game in a long time.

They are saying if he does miss the game it's because of an ankle injury he suffered early in the game against Winnipeg. Says he has no concussion issues.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Long range forecast for Sunday looks good at this point (mainly sunny with a high of +2), so hopefully weather won't be much of a factor.

Updated forecast is now calling for a high of +7 on Sunday with winds out of the south at 10 km/h. Can't ask for much more.

[chedder]

Off topic but does anyone have an East parking pass they want to sell for the game?

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by chedder

Off topic but does anyone have an East parking pass they want to sell for the game?

Stumbled across this ad on kijiji -- no idea who the seller is or how much they are asking: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tickets/calga...ationFlag=true

P.S. female football player in bikini likely not included

[chedder]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Stumbled across this ad on kijiji -- no idea who the seller is or how much they are asking: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tickets/calga...ationFlag=true

P.S. female football player in bikini likely not included

Thanks. I didn't see that one. (And too bad about the football player!)

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by chedder

(And too bad about the football player!)

She has good form ... throwing the ball I mean

[East Coast Flame]

I have a west one I would be willing to sell?

[Cheese]

any word on lineups yet? All Stamps healed and ready to go?

[chedder]

Originally Posted by East Coast Flame

I have a west one I would be willing to sell?

Thanks for the offer but looking for East as that's where my season tix are and where buds have their pass.