Ottawa @ BC Sept 16, 2023

[TheLionKing]

David Mackie is another Lyle Green. All he does is block, block and block some more. It would be a career year if he winds up with 5 carries for the season.

[B.C.FAN]

David Mackie is another Lyle Green. All he does is block, block and block some more. It would be a career year if he winds up with 5 carries for the season.

The irony is that the coaches have full
confidence in Mackie taking all reps at running back if something happens to Mizzell, so much so they don’t dress another back, yet they’ve only let him carry the ball once this season.

[TheLionKing]

David Mackie is another Lyle Green. All he does is block, block and block some more. It would be a career year if he winds up with 5 carries for the season.

The irony is that the coaches have full
confidence in Mackie taking all reps at running back if something happens to Mizzell, so much so they don’t dress another back, yet they’ve only let him carry the ball once this season.

Herein lies the problem. Defences know he's not getting the football. Where he lines up is probably a very good indication where the run is going to be. Where do you think the defence's focus is going to be ?

[cromartie]

What really concerns me about BC's defense is how soft they are defending stuff out in the flats. I noticed that when I was out in Montreal too. Want to move the ball against them well just let things develop slowly and either run the ball that way or have a receiver slide out there. Guaranteed there will be no BC defender within 10 yards.

When that happens, you're overcompensating for something with the guy who would normally be in that area. Either you're dropping too many guys in coverage, or someone on the line is overcommitting. Which is it, you think?

[squishy35]

David Mackie is another Lyle Green. All he does is block, block and block some more. It would be a career year if he winds up with 5 carries for the season.

The irony is that the coaches have full
confidence in Mackie taking all reps at running back if something happens to Mizzell, so much so they don’t dress another back, yet they’ve only let him carry the ball once this season.

Herein lies the problem. Defences know he's not getting the football. Where he lines up is probably a very good indication where the run is going to be. Where do you think the defence's focus is going to be ?

I would love to see Mackie on some screen passes. The guy is a juggernaut once he gets momentum.

[Robbie]

Lions haven't had a running back tandem since the days of Sean Millington and Robert Drummond

Well said although I'd say that the running tandem between Sean Millington and Cory Philpot from 1993-95 was very good as well with Philpot establishing a then-league record of 22 TD's in 1995.

But that said, whenever there's any discussion about top, best, favourite Lions running backs, Millington only has a remote chance of being mentioned while Drummond and Philpot will never be mentioned. And along with that, the Millington/Drummond tandem were the key instrumental factors in the 2000 Grey Cup playoff run and win but that will always be the least popular Lions championship.

[Hambone]

Argos dressed 5 RBs and used McMahon in the slot and kick return at times but with BC it's not our back it's the system.

The Argos may have dressed 5 RBs in their last game but they are still a 2 back offence. Harris is now a depth back/insurance to spell Ouelette off averaging 4 runs and 1 catch per game. I believe that this past weekend was the first time McMahon suited up this year. The other two Adeboboye and Leake are primarily used on special teams guys with any offensive reps having come late in garbage time in blowouts when Dinwiddie wants to park the big two for the night. Adeboboye has as many special team tackles, 11, as touches on offense. 7 of his 10 carries came in the 4th quarter of their June blowout over the Elks. Similarly 3 of Leake's 4 carries came in the final 3 minutes of a blowout win over the Riders.

[yukonlion]

Made my annual trek to bc place from dawson city. Have yet to see the lions lose when I’m in attendance. Said to my wife I think my streak is over. She’s an Ottawa fan and said we’ll find a way to blow it. She must have been the only one to call it.great game experience as always!

[DanoT]

I just watched a youtube highlights video of the game and one thing that stood out was a lot of sloppy tackling from the Lions. Early in the season the tackling was a Defense highlight.

[Robbie]

37-21 (16 point deficit) with 2:27 remaining at the snap when the comeback began.

I don't think there are any records on biggest comeback resulting in a win after a certain amount of time remaining (fourth quarter, after 3 minute warning, etc).

But if there was such a list, I'm sure this game would rank in the top 5, i.e. biggest point deficit win after the three minute warning.

Off the top of your head, do you remember any other huge deficit wins or losses in Lions history after the three minute warning?

While not such an example, in the 2011 Grey Cup the Lions got a huge 31-9 lead with less than four minutes left before the Blue Bombers closed the gap to 31-23 with two quick TD's. Fortunately the ensuing onsite kick was unsuccessful which allowed the Lions to add a FG to clinch the win.