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CFL Game #92 West Semi-Final - Winnipeg at Saskatchewan:  Switching Teams: Winnipeg's projected roster for this game has 8 players who once played for Saskatchewan (W.Dressler, N.Demski, K.LaFrance, J.Hecht, C.Rempel, J.Hardrick, P.Neufeld & R.Lankford). The Riders have 4 , 5 former Blue Bombers in their lineup (S.Hurl, C.Marshall, J.Johnson & B.LaBatte, and Poop Johnson)  September 8th WPG vs SSK: In this game, part of the 2-1 season series triumph for the Riders, BOTH QBs left the game early due to injury. Brandon Bridge led 4 late drives and produced 6 points on two Field Goals that won the game. Chris Streveler played the entire 2nd half in relief of Matt Nichols and led the Bombers to a late 27-26 lead which they failed to hold.  2018 Season Series Comparison: The teams compared closely in 2018 in a number of key areas. Winnipeg outscored Saskatchewan 81-63 thanks to a recent 31-0 win, however Saskatchewan took 2 of the 3 games. The critical area of 2nd Down Conversions was a key as Winnipeg held the Riders to just 32%, well below the CFL average of 46%. 👁‍🗨 Winnipeg had the advantage in 5 out of 8 key categories: points, net offence, less two-and-outs, 2nd down conversions and rushing yards. Saskatchewan had more turnovers, scored more points off turnovers, and had 2 more sacks.  The Riders scored 15 Touchdowns on all returns this season.  The Riders scored 11 TDs on Defence this year.  Better SSK Defence than Offence: In 8 games in 2018, the Riders' defensive unit actually had at least as many or more Touchdowns than their Offence including their final game of the year vs BC that clinched a home playoff berth (2 TDs).  8 INTs for 30 points vs the Bombers in 2018: The Riders intercepted Matt Nichols and Chris Streveler 8 times in 2018. From those 8 INTs, Saskatchewan created 30 of their 63 points (48%) in the 3-game season series. Overall, 33 of their 63 points in 2018 vs the Bombers came off of Turnovers.  Nichols and Collaros in the Playoffs: Matt Nichols has a Career 1-2 Playoff record and oddly LOST his best two starts but won his poorest (for Edmonton in 2014). Nichols' 35 completions in the 2017 Semi-Final 39-32 loss to Edmonton was a Winnipeg club record and ranked as #3 all-time, just 3 completions short of the CFL playoff record of 38 (set by Kerwin Bell for Toronto in 1998). Zach Collaros has just two career playoff starts and to date has yet to throw a TD pass in a playoff game (though he did have one in the 2014 Grey Cup). His record is 1-1 last winning back in 2014 over Montreal. Zach Collaros in 2018: Started 14 games in 2018 but did not finish 4 of them (Jun 21 v OTT, Sep 8 at WPG, Oct 13 at WPG & Oct 27 vs BC). Two of those DNF's came against the Bombers and the Riders went 2-2 in these 4 games.  3 TDs on Offence: The Bombers offence has been so consistent lately that they have a 7-game streak with at least 3 TD drives. They were the only CFL club two score at have at least 2 TD drives in EVERY game in 2018.  Matt Nichols in 2018: The Bombers' #1 QB missed the first 3 games but then started 14 in a row. He failed to finish only one game (Sep 8 vs SSK) other than being pulled due to the Bombers' being well ahead. Nichols threw for 300+ yards just once but that came in their crucial playoff-clinching victory over Calgary in his last start. Nichols ended up 9-5 overall and 3-3 on the road.  Nichols & Collaros II: In 14 starts each, Matt Nichols and Zach Collaros were in the lower half of the CFL's leading passers on a yards per start basis in 2018.  3 TDs on Offence: The Bombers offence has been so consistent lately that they have a 7-game streak with at least 3 TD drives. They were the only CFL club two score at have at least 2 TD drives in EVERY game in 2018.  Sayles' Last 10 Games: Marcus Sayles made 72 Total Defensive Plays in his last 10 games - that rate taken over the full season would have given him 130, just 3 off the CFL leader Alex Singleton (133) and more than Adam Bighill (127).  Nichols' Streak: Matt Nichols comes into this game with a 5-game win streak as a starter with wins over both 1st place teams.  Playoff experience: Winnipeg's projected starters/kickers have 68 career games; Saskatchewan's have played 72 playoff games.  Josh Bartel: Had the lowest qualifying punt average at 30.9 but not one single among 122 punts.  Ed Gainey: Had zero interceptions in the first 9 games of 2018, but finished strong with 3 in the 2nd half of the season.  1st Half Team: The Bombers outscored the opposition 335-196 (+139) in the 1st half but were -8 in the 2nd half/OT in 2018.  Chandler Fenner: Wound up #2 in Special Teams Tackles with 24 - and he had 8 in his final 3 games.  Mike Miller: Ended the season with 22 ST Tackles and a streak with at least one in 8 straight games.  Alexandre Gagne: Ended the season with 23 ST Tackles and a run with at least one in 11 straight games.  Shaquelle Evans: Had a team-leading 785 receiving yards but zero TDs, the highest yardage total in CFL history without a TD.  Justin Medlock: Closed his season with a perfect 10-for-10 on FGs before sitting out last week ahead of the playoffs.  Darvin Adams -Comes into this game with a 3-game TD streak and 15 catches for 270 yards, his best 3-game run of 2018.  Brett Lauther - Finished up at 90% on FGs. He missed only 3 times in the first 14 games, but had 3 misses in the last 4 games  Kevin Fogg - Tied with Jonathan Rose for the CFL lead in Turnovers Created with 10 (4 INTs, 3 Fum returns, 3 Forced Fumbles)  Roosevelt didn’t catch a pass against B.C., ending his streak of consecutive games with at least one reception at 50  Both clubs also go into the post-season on a 5-1 run. All in all, their method of winning games has been similar. But O’Shea isn’t fooled..

I had a dream mid season that we would go on a big run and win the Grey Cup. Generally I am very prescient and I have certain supernatural powers that I trust wholeheartedly. So far everything has come true and I have no reason to doubt that destiny will be fulfilled.

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Go Lions! Am am I in the right place?

Nailed it.

so, he's oot and aboot without a boot?

Chris Walby should be on TSN showing of his mangled fingers. We need an O line perspective back on CFL panel. He was fun to watch talk football.

It does not get better than “Us vs Them”

This is how I picture Atomic.

This is how I have always pictured you, man.

So, you’re saying...

Atta boy Randy!

Chills watching this

On Sunday I want to see lots of this: and this: and this:

Time : Sunday 6, SN and free at NHL.COM Stats : 6-7-1 @ 9-5-1

It was actually a 61-yard attempt. Anyone watching that game knows it was the monumental second-half collapse that caused them to lose that game, not the missed field goal attempt.

Sure...but dont mention anything about the bridge/Watson fiasco. Or using you're best O player only on D.

Not sure Jones is a better coach than Mos. Jones one Grey cup as head coach, was with a very talented team that had Reilly in his prime. Since he went to Sask, not much more happening under him than under Mike. Hamilton probably selling out, looks like from twitter feed, 3oo tickets left. Underrated fans there, in Hamilton.

Jones isn't underrated. He just isn't that good.

LaPo football. Why increase your lead when you can sit on it?

All I want to see tomorrow is an embarrassingly devastating clown pounding inflicted on the Riders, 5th stripe not attainable this year, better luck next year.

Ummm, no.

He is making the trip at least

JSK would be a big loss, but Wild is a good replacement and it’s also our only real injury to speak of.

There are tickets on Stubhub for as low as 8 bucks a piece American...

Poop starting looks funny too...... not good enough to start for the blue the last month.... hoping Lapolice takes advantage of him tomorrow

Wheeler's passes are filthy.

One more sleep. 😃

FWIW... After 15 games 2018 9W 5L 1OTL 19PTS 2017 8W 4L 3OTL 19PTS

Please no more Myers paired with Buff.

We really need to beat those SOBS. If they play Bridge it helps us imo. I seriously wonder if Jones knows Collaros isn't playing and has just been trying to screw with us all.

probably happened at practice

thank god we are back to a regular schedule

And the defense has figured out how to overcome the soft scheme.

Worked! Thanks a lot!

One of the things wrong with American politics. Fox even had a whole panel snickering about it. They can’t believe a regular person won and can’t afford to move to Washington They expect politicians to all be rich She graduated University just 7 years ago. Her dad died. Her mom cleans homes. She worked as a bartender and waitress. She wins an election thats supposed to be about representing the people and she's made fun of because she cant afford to live in Washington while NOT collecting a paycheque. It doesnt matter what side you're on, more average people should be encouraged to run and not shamed for lacking the resources of wealthy career politicians.

The problem is, you can't even be honest about what you're posting. There's a difference between a NOAA study and a study by a retired NOAA employee who's using his study to try and get movie rights to his sh***y novel based on his nutty study. I will agree that the title of this thread should not have been worded to encourage the scientifically illiterate to participate.

Jones. Architect of the fake injury. And to this day, many, many Rider fans believe that those were actual injuries, even with the smiles, er, I mean the wincing in pain expressions. I still think karma is watching..and smiling

It isn't. It's all he's got left in his troll repertoire, though.

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The thing is... it's tiring.... when we have posted rebuttles to your cherry picking... backed with data and well thought out argument... to be met with silence initially... then you post some other odd cherrypicked data point from the same discredited web site completely unrelated.... and the rinse and repeat.... at some point you just treat that behaviour the same as someone who continues to falsely peddle flatearthness.

Yeah, well, I am going to adopt some, pre-armed.......

I'm going to arm my kids, just in case. They may need to avenge me.

LOL

Worlds greatest fans is BS. They have some of the thinnest skin out of any sports fans I have ever encountered, they are delusional and weak just like their teams offence. They love to talk about their perceived historic wins until somebody asks how many cups they have won overall. They are so nervous about Sunday they can't handle a bomber fan who is being honest and having fun with the rivalry, they choose to block and hide away. I guess it's not really a friendly rivalry at all. I am doubling my support for Matt Nichols the rest of these playoffs..... I am going to thoroughly enjoy watching Nichols meticulously dissect the lowly riders defence and show the rest of Canada just how mediocre those green slugs are on the field. When Collaros throws that first interception I will be grinning from ear to ear. Sunday night will be peaceful around here, Monday morning it will be full of lame azz excuses from the thin skins of Saskatchewan......the goofs of the prairies. PS...... I would like to thank posters who have answered my football questions in the past, I have learned lots more about the players, the game, and the league overall. I also enjoy the banter and good natured ribbing or barbs that are sometimes thrown around.....all in fun. RIDERS SUCK......An some of their fans suck even more. GO BOMBERS !

Yes somewhat important when you're a receiver.

CJ Seuss... Don't be surprised if hes called up in a bit and takes the 4 center spot. Plays an NHL game.

Carry on.

I'm heading down with a couple friends as well. Can't wait!