Lions vs. Eskimoes Game Day Thread
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Another key game for the Lions. They need a win (by 8 or more points) to keep their chances of finishing 2nd place alive. Will Ernest Jackson have another monster game ? You can bet the Eskimoes will have something up their to keep him under control. Lion receivers such as Haidara, Gore, Poblah need to step up.
Seven will do, as a tied point differential would push it to division record and we'd take it (6-4 versus 5-5) if everything else goes our way and it comes to this. I have this weird premonition that an ill-advised (and failed) decision to go for two after a TD could cost us here.TheLionKing wrote:Another key game for the Lions. They need a win (by 8 or more points) to keep their chances of finishing 2nd place alive. Will Ernest Jackson have another monster game ? You can bet the Eskimoes will have something up their to keep him under control. Lion receivers such as Haidara, Gore, Poblah need to step up.
More than likely we won't be crossing over and no matter what we do in these last two games, in all likelihood we'll finish third, so the thing I want most over the next two weeks is some solid, NON-sloppy play/coaching to establish some momentum as we head into the playoffs.
Sports can be a peculiar thing. When partaking in fiction, like a book or movie, we adopt a "Willing Suspension of Disbelief" for enjoyment's sake. There's a similar force at work in sports: "Willing Suspension of Rationality". If you doubt this, listen to any conversation between rival team fans. You even see it among fans of the same team. Fans argue over who's the better QB or goalie, and selectively cite stats that support their views while ignoring those that don't.
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Win by 8, or don't win at all
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Thanks sj-roc. Sure hope Benevides knows that too. A 7 point win is hardly uncommon.sj-roc wrote:Seven will do, as a tied point differential would push it to division record and we'd take it (6-4 versus 5-5) if everything else goes our way and it comes to this. I have this weird premonition that an ill-advised (and failed) decision to go for two after a TD could cost us here.TheLionKing wrote:Another key game for the Lions. They need a win (by 8 or more points) to keep their chances of finishing 2nd place alive. Will Ernest Jackson have another monster game ? You can bet the Eskimoes will have something up their to keep him under control. Lion receivers such as Haidara, Gore, Poblah need to step up.
More than likely we won't be crossing over and no matter what we do in these last two games, in all likelihood we'll finish third, so the thing I want most over the next two weeks is some solid, NON-sloppy play/coaching to establish some momentum as we head into the playoffs.
And yes. A real test to see how this team is going to stack up in the playoffs in likely the same stadium they will be playing 2 weeks from now.
So I tune into TSN a half hour before doubleheader kickoff thinking/hoping there'd be a pre-game show, and I get a figure skating event from Kelowna. Wait a second, is that Rod Black's voice I hear?
If so, you know what that means...
If so, you know what that means...
Sports can be a peculiar thing. When partaking in fiction, like a book or movie, we adopt a "Willing Suspension of Disbelief" for enjoyment's sake. There's a similar force at work in sports: "Willing Suspension of Rationality". If you doubt this, listen to any conversation between rival team fans. You even see it among fans of the same team. Fans argue over who's the better QB or goalie, and selectively cite stats that support their views while ignoring those that don't.
YUP, I'm in the minor Black-hater category meaning he's okay he just gets my head shaking at times with various small mistakes (even Cuthberts been making more of those this season, IMO) but even more annoying overstatement of things. for e.g. AMAZING, UNBELIEVABLE etc.... I did catch some of those phrases being used in the figure skating event.sj-roc wrote:So I tune into TSN a half hour before doubleheader kickoff thinking/hoping there'd be a pre-game show, and I get a figure skating event from Kelowna. Wait a second, is that Rod Black's voice I hear?
If so, you know what that means...
I am taking the easy way out tonight, probably a PIZZA. If it were actually a playoff game I'd probably wait until post-game but hope its a solid game......
Duane Forde is doing colour right now for Wpg @ Cgy (a snow game! this could be fun!) with Gord Miller.notahomer wrote:YUP, I'm in the minor Black-hater category meaning he's okay he just gets my head shaking at times with various small mistakes (even Cuthberts been making more of those this season, IMO) but even more annoying overstatement of things. for e.g. AMAZING, UNBELIEVABLE etc.... I did catch some of those phrases being used in the figure skating event.sj-roc wrote:So I tune into TSN a half hour before doubleheader kickoff thinking/hoping there'd be a pre-game show, and I get a figure skating event from Kelowna. Wait a second, is that Rod Black's voice I hear?
If so, you know what that means...
I am taking the easy way out tonight, probably a PIZZA. If it were actually a playoff game I'd probably wait until post-game but hope its a solid game......
I'm doing scrambled eggs with red peppers & green onions wrapped in corn tortillas now for lunch, then grilled chicken breast with lemon pepper asparagus and baked potato w/sour cream & chives in the evening.
Sports can be a peculiar thing. When partaking in fiction, like a book or movie, we adopt a "Willing Suspension of Disbelief" for enjoyment's sake. There's a similar force at work in sports: "Willing Suspension of Rationality". If you doubt this, listen to any conversation between rival team fans. You even see it among fans of the same team. Fans argue over who's the better QB or goalie, and selectively cite stats that support their views while ignoring those that don't.
Underway at Commonwealth. Nicer-looking conditions here than what we just saw in Cgy.
BC goes 2 & out on the opening series of the game; Edm responds with a 48yd FG. 3-0 Edm. BC takes the kickoff to their own 35 for their 2nd series. Another 2 & out.
BC goes 2 & out on the opening series of the game; Edm responds with a 48yd FG. 3-0 Edm. BC takes the kickoff to their own 35 for their 2nd series. Another 2 & out.
Sports can be a peculiar thing. When partaking in fiction, like a book or movie, we adopt a "Willing Suspension of Disbelief" for enjoyment's sake. There's a similar force at work in sports: "Willing Suspension of Rationality". If you doubt this, listen to any conversation between rival team fans. You even see it among fans of the same team. Fans argue over who's the better QB or goalie, and selectively cite stats that support their views while ignoring those that don't.
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Another 2 and out. Receiver (Poblah) not knowing you need 10 yards.
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Hey, that Paris Jackson guy looks good. Anyone seen him before?
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Eskimoes ready to play tonight. As usual Lions come out flat.
We spot them 10 and we have yet to even get a first down.TheLionKing wrote:Eskimoes ready to play tonight. As usual Lions come out flat.
Sports can be a peculiar thing. When partaking in fiction, like a book or movie, we adopt a "Willing Suspension of Disbelief" for enjoyment's sake. There's a similar force at work in sports: "Willing Suspension of Rationality". If you doubt this, listen to any conversation between rival team fans. You even see it among fans of the same team. Fans argue over who's the better QB or goalie, and selectively cite stats that support their views while ignoring those that don't.
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And this is what happens when you have a pathetic sputtering offence going up against a quality opponent. Grad total of 4 plays on 2 posessions and its 10-0 already.
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3rd 2 and out. Someone please give the Lions a wake up call. The game is underway.