Bunch of crap from today's local paper:
-"Dickenson -- back at work Tuesday and apparently preparing to start Friday against the Stampeders in Calgary"
-"Wide receiver Tony Simmons's season with the B.C. Lions is over after five games. He's headed for surgery." (hyperextended knee suffered in Calgary...announcers the other night were talking about how bad their field is for that after the same thing happened to Coe)
-"Defensive end Ray Jacobs was suspended indefinitely by the Ottawa Renegades yesterday for what general manager and head coach Joe Paopao called "actions detrimental to the team." Jacobs attended practice on Monday, but was not present at Frank Clair Stadium yesterday. His absence means the Renegades will be forced to start Johnny Scott out of position at end. Scott, a 12-year veteran playing his first game this season, is normally a tackle."
-"As of today, the Renegades have just two healthy ends: Anthony Collier and Kai Ellis. Ellis is being moved to middle linebacker this week, where he will start in place of Jason Kralt. Regular middle man Keaton Cromartie will have season-ending knee surgery tomorrow."
-" Kicker Matt Kellett is returning to the lineup, but will not kick off and has limited range of about "37 to 40 (yards) going into the wind," Paopao said. He replaces Ottawa native Mark Irvin, who had kicked in the past two games. Punter Pat Fleming will handle kickoffs."
-"Ellis takes receiver Frank Cutolo's roster spot. Cutolo is bothered by a bruised thigh, but he has also dropped three passes in the past two games, including two in the end zone. Markus Howell will assume his starting position."
-"American Reggie Nelson steps in for guard Morris Unutoa on the offensive line, and will start opposite of Freddie Moore at left tackle. Nelson is returning from his second ankle injury of the season. This will mark the first time Ottawa has started two American tackles."
-"Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Greg Marshall is not in danger of losing his job this year, even with an 0-6 start to the season. But former coach Ron Lancaster will no longer serve as the club's general manager -- a post he held for the last two seasons -- after a lateral move within the front office to the post of senior director of football operations. Rob Katz, a special assistant to the business operation last season, will become take over business and football operations and act as interim GM."
-"Dickenson -- back at work Tuesday and apparently preparing to start Friday against the Stampeders in Calgary"
-"Wide receiver Tony Simmons's season with the B.C. Lions is over after five games. He's headed for surgery." (hyperextended knee suffered in Calgary...announcers the other night were talking about how bad their field is for that after the same thing happened to Coe)
-"Defensive end Ray Jacobs was suspended indefinitely by the Ottawa Renegades yesterday for what general manager and head coach Joe Paopao called "actions detrimental to the team." Jacobs attended practice on Monday, but was not present at Frank Clair Stadium yesterday. His absence means the Renegades will be forced to start Johnny Scott out of position at end. Scott, a 12-year veteran playing his first game this season, is normally a tackle."
-"As of today, the Renegades have just two healthy ends: Anthony Collier and Kai Ellis. Ellis is being moved to middle linebacker this week, where he will start in place of Jason Kralt. Regular middle man Keaton Cromartie will have season-ending knee surgery tomorrow."
-" Kicker Matt Kellett is returning to the lineup, but will not kick off and has limited range of about "37 to 40 (yards) going into the wind," Paopao said. He replaces Ottawa native Mark Irvin, who had kicked in the past two games. Punter Pat Fleming will handle kickoffs."
-"Ellis takes receiver Frank Cutolo's roster spot. Cutolo is bothered by a bruised thigh, but he has also dropped three passes in the past two games, including two in the end zone. Markus Howell will assume his starting position."
-"American Reggie Nelson steps in for guard Morris Unutoa on the offensive line, and will start opposite of Freddie Moore at left tackle. Nelson is returning from his second ankle injury of the season. This will mark the first time Ottawa has started two American tackles."
-"Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Greg Marshall is not in danger of losing his job this year, even with an 0-6 start to the season. But former coach Ron Lancaster will no longer serve as the club's general manager -- a post he held for the last two seasons -- after a lateral move within the front office to the post of senior director of football operations. Rob Katz, a special assistant to the business operation last season, will become take over business and football operations and act as interim GM."
Man I wish I can bring myself to agreeing with you tonight Corp... Just don't see why the Renegades should be laying 4.5 in this spot. I think we proved at the beginning of the year that this Rider team isn't THAT bad... I mean these guys came out hot and didn't look back until Dominguez got hurt. Now the offense is completely inept... but could this be the week the Riders get back into it? I really believe that the Riders can walk out of Ottawa with a victory under their belts, as this Ottawa defense I still believe to be sub-par, despite some impressive performances (especially with all of the injuries they've suffered). But again, this Ottawa team right now can't be bet against. They're playing too well at the current moment, really ever since the game against the Alouettes. There's a point that this team might actually go from being "a cute story" to an actual contender to Montreal and Toronto in the East, and I think if teams aren't careful, Ottawa can slip in there. But at the same time I think this Ottawa team is running on momentum right now, and once they lose it, they'll come crashing back to earth.
arty:
adding:
Toronto -2.5 -116 for 2 units. (after buying back original bet on Mtl, and bought the hook off of -3)
Hate to go against everyone here, but Bishop taking Allen's place isn't exactly cause for alarm. He doesn't have the best completion % in the short time he played, but he's averaging 18.5 yards per catch. Montreal lost a CLUTCH receiver in Cahoon, injuries and trades have completely depleted this team's receiving corps.
I'll agree with the consensus on the under, but will pass.
Good luck to every other CFL bettor...
Toronto -2.5 -116 for 2 units. (after buying back original bet on Mtl, and bought the hook off of -3)
Hate to go against everyone here, but Bishop taking Allen's place isn't exactly cause for alarm. He doesn't have the best completion % in the short time he played, but he's averaging 18.5 yards per catch. Montreal lost a CLUTCH receiver in Cahoon, injuries and trades have completely depleted this team's receiving corps.
I'll agree with the consensus on the under, but will pass.
Good luck to every other CFL bettor...
adding 5 more units on to Toronto -2.5 +100
sucks that i had to lay -116 last night to have +100 available today, but that's what I get...huge play for me tonight.
Recap of week's plays:
Ottawa -4.5 -110 (2 units), +100 (2 units) WINNER
Torontol -2.5 -116 (2 units), -2.5 +100 (5 units)
Calgary/BC OVER 54.5 -110 (3 units)
Winnipeg -2 -110 (1 unit)
sucks that i had to lay -116 last night to have +100 available today, but that's what I get...huge play for me tonight.
Recap of week's plays:
Ottawa -4.5 -110 (2 units), +100 (2 units) WINNER
Torontol -2.5 -116 (2 units), -2.5 +100 (5 units)
Calgary/BC OVER 54.5 -110 (3 units)
Winnipeg -2 -110 (1 unit)
