Week 7 Edm@BC - Mont@Ott - Sask@Tor

[Mr Dee]

CFL game day notes - Montreal at Ottawa:

Comparing T/O Ratios: Ottawa has a Turnover Ratio of +1 in 2015 compared to their -24 overall mark in the 2014 season.

Scoreless 1st Quarter Streak Over: Last game, the REDBLACKS scored in the 1st Quarter for the first time this year, picking up a touchdown vs Calgary with 0:19 left to go. They have yet to lead at the end of the first quarter but have actually come back to split the four games (2-2) in which they have trailed after 15:00.

17-point lead: Last week, Montreal led 17-0 after one quarter but did not win falling 25-22 as Calgary posted their second big comeback win of the year. The last time Montreal did that was also against Calgary who came back from a 24-0 deficit against the Als after 15:00 on July 20, 2013.

Wind Factor: In their visit to Calgary the wind played a major role in the game. Montreal had the wind in the first quarter and built a 17-point edge. Over the game, of the combined 47 points, 43 were scored by the team that had the wind at their backs.

Run-oriented offence: In what has been the most pass-happy season in the CFL since 1993 (highest % of total yards via the pass), Montreal has stuck to the run. Their ratio of 42% run to 58% pass is the highest in the CFL. On first downs, their 43% choice to run is #1 in the CFL.

Playing it Close: Of the 5 Als games to date, 4 already have been decided by 4 points or less. They had just two all last season.

Quick starts: The Alouettes have two “first possession” TD drives already this year matching the most by any team to date. They had just two all last season so they are well ahead of pace.

Preview: Edmonton at BC wk.7

Stingy defence: Only Edmonton has allowed fewer offensive TDs and Montreal has yielded only 7 all season thus far. Opponents have just one rush of 20+ yards in 2015 against the Als. In the Red Zone, opponents have converted only 42% of their opportunities.

27 starters only: The Als have started only 27 different players at least once this year, the lowest in the CFL.

Need to take advantage: Montreal has created 11 takeaways in 2015 but through 5 games have capitalized for just 14 points on them. Their opponents have 10 takeaways but have cashed them in for 26 points.

Coaches’ challenges: Coach Higgins has thrown just two challenge flags this year and been unsuccessful on both tries. Last year, he challenged 5 calls and won 12 of them. Higgins has not thrown a challenge flag in any of the last 3 games.

Half-time leads critical: Since 2009 Montreal has gone 54-9 (.867) when leading after 30:00. When they have trailed or been tied at the half they are just 13-37 (.260). Last week was a rare occurrence as they did not win after leading 20-17 at half.

No 30-point games: Montreal opponents have been hard pressed to reach 30 points and it has now been 12 straight games with no more than 29. This 21-game run is the longest such streak for Montreal’s defence since 1978. They went a remarkable 33 games in a row without an opponent reaching 30 points then. The Als themselves have not reached the 30-point mark in their last 9 games.

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The RedBlacks have 3 Williams on their injured list - 2 DL and WR Chris Williams

Notable Alouettes on the injured list - Tyrell Sutton, Mike Edem, Bear Woods, Kyries Hiebert, 3 QBs (Crompton, Marsh and LeFevour)

[Jacquie]

Jones' defenses like to injure QBs (not just ours).

[Goalie]

Debut of Michael Sam.

[Tracker]

I have a totally  unsubstantiated hunch that Ottawa will beat Montreal.

[Mark F]

somebody should be recording rod black's calls. 

 

for posterity. beam them out to other parts of the galaxy. scare away the aliens.

[Fatty Liver]

ORB's looking good, tonight Henry is HOT...so far.

[Mark F]

just got substantiated seven points worth

[Mark F]

not allowed to pull the ball carrier forward are you?

[Mark F]

tornado warning all over from birds hill park south to steinbach.

 

just had a beer I made from Festabrew kit. not bad.

[Mark F]

referee on the sideline on the punt return was keeping up with Logan.

[iso_55]

I ******* hate Rod Black. What a tool. 

[Fatty Liver]

On this episode of "Dorks in Suits" Rod paddles a kayak down the Rideau...

[Mark F]

don't care about this person they are interviewing

[Fatty Liver]

Wow, Cato has some pretty nice wheels and his throwing action is ***** *** ***** too.

[johnzo]

Good lord those signature redblack unis are ugly.

[Fatty Liver]

I ain't fascinated with the "Michael Sam Story", sorry Rod.

[johnzo]

Rookies gonna rookie.

I'm rooting for Sam because I think gay kids benefit from having prominent representation, but yeah, don't put him under a microscope like that when he's not really doing anything special.

[Mark F]

bombers are better than both these teams

[iso_55]

Burris playing like ****. 

[iso_55]

On this episode of "Dorks in Suits" Rod paddles a kayak down the Rideau...

Black is so stupid he probably thinks a suit is casual clothing. Those little vignettes aren't even entertaining. 

[gbill2004]

On this episode of "Dorks in Suits" Rod paddles a kayak down the Rideau...

Black is so stupid he probably thinks a suit is casual clothing. Those little vignettes aren't even entertaining.

Rod Black ruins anything he's associated with.

[Mark F]

I hope he does a cracked voice touchdown call. that's all I ask in this game.

[Fatty Liver]

I hope he does a cracked voice touchdown call. that's all I ask in this game.

 

It's da climax of the evening.

[iso_55]

Anyone else think this Cabbie guy is just a shitty announcer like Black? TSN really sucks.

[iso_55]

All Hank does is talk about what he has to do then never does it.