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CFL: BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders Preview

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:29:01 +0000

The Calgary Stampeders visit the struggling B.C. Lions in CFL action on Friday.
Calgary is an offensive juggernaut that shows no signs of slowing down. Calgary’s dismantling of the Edmonton Eskimos last Sunday, 56-15, was a devastating show of force that sent a message to the rest of the Canadian Football League and the various football odds.

The Calgary Stampeders showed off all areas of their offense in their impressive win. From a pounding running game led by Joffrey Reynolds, to an aerial assault spearheaded by Henry Burris. The Stampeders left no aspect of their offense out of the mix. Burris threw for 305 yards in the winning effort.

The BC Lions were fodder for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, losing 37-13 in a dismal effort. The BC Lions Jarius Jackson was kept in check with 194 yards passing and six yards rushing. The running game was the only effective arm of the offense, as Robertson and Davis both rushed for 84 yards with only Davis finding the end zone.

As Calgary heads into this game, they are riding a four game winning streak and are also coming off a bye week. Calgary is 6-1 this season, with their only loss coming at the hands of CFL stalwart, Toronto. The last game the two teams played, three weeks ago in BC, was a close game won by Calgary 27-22.

The BC Lions enter this game with the confidence of holding their own against Calgary three weeks ago but they have not been in the win column for the last games. This could get ugly fast if the BC Lions can’t contain Burris early.

New Season Beckons For Stampeders

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:05:58 +0000

A fairly quiet off-season has many thinking that the Calgary Stampeders are tweaking the roster for a run at the Grey Cup. The Stamps traded age and experience for the promise of youth and brought in a new coach to help return to the championship game.

Jermaine Copeland, Calgary’s most prolific receiver last season, was sent to Toronto for P.K. Sam. While Copeland had an outstanding season with 81 catches and 12 touchdowns, management feels that Sam has all the tools for a breakout season. To help cushion the loss of Copeland, Ken-Yon Rambo is expected back from knee surgery. If Rambo can return to his 2008 form offensive production should improve.

Runnings back coach Rick Campbell was brought in from Edmonton and should keep the running attack focused. Joffrey Reynolds led the league in rushing in 2009 with 1504 yardsand 11 touchdowns.

While Henry Burris has eclipsed Doug Flutie for many quarterback career marks, age is becoming a factor. Burris will be 35 this year and turnovers are telling a tale. While rushing the ball 105 times last season, the ball ended up on the ground eight times. That is a fumble every thirteen carries. The touchdown pass to interception ratio was also 11:8, not championship caliber.

Perhaps the time has come for Drew Tate to steer the ship. Tate is eight years younger and the same size as Burris. The loss of Deangelis will be hard to overcome. A kicker of that caliber is hard to replace.

The upcoming season will once again bring football betting earlier for those interested in the CFL.