- 03:34 AM
- 11/22/09
Perry Lefko from Sportsnet, who deems himself as "peerless" among prognosticators is calling for an Alouette-Rider Grey Cup too. Als win but don't cover, and the Riders win but do this week ... or so he says.
posted by Spitztengle at 04:38 PM on November 20
PointSpreads for this weekend are:
Montreal -91/2
Saskatchewan -21/2
And eventhough he is surely out of the hunt (if he was ever in it other than for comparison sake anyway), Schultzie has the ALS by 6 and the RIDERS by 5.
posted by Spitztengle at 04:04 PM on November 20
Lions are off to a pretty decent start ugh!
posted by Spitztengle at 02:33 PM on November 15
The Big Man Chris Schultz has the semis picked:
Hamilton by 5
Edmonton by 6
posted by Spitztengle at 03:56 AM on November 15
Please, do NOT tell anyone in the Green & Gold fanbase that I am saying this, but the Double E have just not been consistent enough to warrant a Grey Cup attempt this year. The big game is in Calgary, and those boys will be hungry to have a shot at playin' in it. I do remember when Edmonton spoiled those dreams in the past, but they've scored only 15 points in that stadium this year!?!? I do think this could be a shootout style game for the ages, but in the end, the Stamps will hold court. Calgary by 5.
Good on BC for gettin' the crossover, but even better for the TiCats to be the league's most improved team. It's hard not to like this edition of the Tabbies. Sunday, they'll be the bigger and better cats. Hamilton by 17.
Prefontaine just might be the reason the Esks keep it respectably close.
posted by Spitztengle at 03:53 AM on November 15
If anyone is wondering ... PointSpreads for Sunday's games are:
Hamilton -21/2
Calgary -61/2
posted by Spitztengle at 05:33 PM on November 13
Let me join the chorus of those singing songs of thanks to you, DJE ... this pick 'em pool rocks!
Hats to you, MrFrisby, for neckin' it out in the final sprint ... and to first-timer j5v ... well done to push it so hard to the end.
owlhouse, you crack me up ... I've got more mileage out of some of your joke stories this year than runningbacks had yardage!
LET THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN!!!
posted by Spitztengle at 06:20 PM on November 12
How, after all this time, could I dare to still pick the Double E? 'Cause I'm still pickin' with my heart, not my head. Logically, after bein' burned in both previous meetings against the Lions, the Eskimos are valid underdogs. However, we got burned BAD the first meeting at Commonwealth. We got burned really BAD in the second (that whole Geroy last minute TD thang). But I've seen Ricky win a Grey Cup in the din of the dome in Vancouver. Eventhough they just haven't put it together consistently yet, they aren't that bad of a ball club. Besides, Edmonton went the eastern route to no avail last year. Let the Lions do that this time around. Edmonton by 8.
You know what? I hate to say it, but Andrus is gonna finally convince his squad to go out with some class. The Argo performance in Edmonton last week was embarrassing. They need to do "something" to salvage any sense of dignity. As such, they might just make a contest of this one. BAAA HHHAAAAHAAAHAAAA! Did you think I was serious? Even if they do put their best foot forward, the Alouette machine is too greased to get a grip on. Montreal by 21 ... and that'll be with the foot off the gas for the second half.
Holy coin toss, Batman! Can the Riders rebound from a stinker performance last week? Are the Stamps really peaking at the right time? The Riders are a better ball club than the Lions. And there's that whole tie to resolve from these two teams' last meeting. I mean it might not be that crazy to pick a draw this time around also. In the end, I think there can be only one ... and since they are LONG overdue, I'll have to think that the Riders are primed to actually win the Western Conference ... make the Stamps earn the right to play at home by having to play the semi. Sasquatchewan by 3 even if that FG comes in OT, it's still gonna be three.
Drumroll please .................................................. frankly, a Bomber win would just be wrong ... wrong for the league ... wrong karmically ... the TiCats deserve the home field ... and will surely get the Bomber monkey off their backs to end this season. Hamilton by 10.
oh ... one more thing ... LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GREEN & GOOOOOOOOLD!!!!!!!!
posted by Spitztengle at 05:27 PM on November 06
PointSpreads for the week are:
BC -31/2
MON -91/2
SASK -11/2
WIN -31/2
posted by Spitztengle at 01:02 PM on November 05
Schultzie has:
BC by 11
MON by 15
SASK by 5
HAM by 2
posted by Spitztengle at 01:01 PM on November 05
I'll second rocketman. While there is undoubtedly "some profanity", on the whole, SpoFites are a relatively clean bunch who self-police already.
I think of it this way: I attend sporting events (football stadiums, hockey arenas, basketball courts, etc.) on a very regular basis. People talk. Children are present. If someone starts blarin' out filth-flarin'-filth, somebody says, "Hey, not in front of the kids." If somebody slips the odd cuss word into a normal conversation ... c'est la vie. He's (the 11 year-old) gonna hear/read it somewhere. Rather than try to eliminate it entirely, I say we set the example and continue to engage with those who exceed our established norms.
posted by Spitztengle at 12:16 PM on November 05
Before I post his picks, I thought I'd share Schultzie's invite for feedback from CFL fans/TSN audience. Anything we can do to make the game better ...
And also, good luck to j5v and MrFrisby as they duke it out, not unlike the Riders and Stamps (or Lions and Esks for that matter), right to the bitter end of the season.
posted by Spitztengle at 01:41 AM on November 05
I don't think the ball's been kicked off yet ... Als by 6
posted by Spitztengle at 01:06 PM on November 01
Perry Lefko says it's likely Calvillo will play, but it still not 100% certain.
posted by Spitztengle at 01:53 PM on October 30
I can't even begin to express how frightening tonight is for me. No, not because there are likely to be Halloween costumes making an early appearance, but because the Argos have nothing to lose. The Green & Gold, however ... that's a whole different story. My only hope is that if things don't click early, that Maas gets the nod. The EE have GOT to win this one! In the end, I think they will. I think they'll be able to put it all together as they get ready to close this season out on high notes (no, not the way Hec Pothier got high). EE by 13.
This could be a great football game. At the end of the day though, I think that Saskatchewan is the better football club. They are in the Hammer, so it should be close ... and I mean really close: Saskatchewan by 2.
Could there be more riding on this game? If my earlier picks are accurate, wins by Edmonton and Saskatchewan make both teams hungrier. Calgary to stay in the hunt for first, BC to stay alive for playoffs. BC drops this one and it's the game of the year next week versus the EE. While my prognosticating skills, as of late, have not been very good, there is ONE prediction I really really really want to come true: BC to finish last in the west. You won't hear me say this often (and don't call me a hypocrite, j5v), but "Go Stamps Go!" Calgary by 15.
And if others are gonna wait for the Montreal reports on Calvillo (and for PointSpread to publish a line for this game), I'll reserve my prediction as well.
posted by Spitztengle at 12:49 PM on October 30
Oh good, I have enough time to blow the Costanza.
Watch what you wish for, YYM ... the way I've been spiraling down the rankings might suggest that the 2006 Costanza winner might be in the hunt for another.
In the meantime, Schultzie picks:
Edmonton by 10
Saskatchewan by 1
BC by 4
Montreal by 7
PointSpreads: EE - 81/2; SK - 1/2; CAL - 11/2; and No line on the WIN-MON game yet.
posted by Spitztengle at 12:15 PM on October 29
I know KG had a stellar week last week to lead the Ticats to a win, but I'm gonna need an upset or two this week if I'm gonna make up any ground on all y'all whatsoever. And, in reality, I do think that Toronto might be ready to put one in the W column. They got the no-passing-TDs monkey off their backs last week. And I am ever-faithful that pro athletes, no matter how bad the record, don't just "mail it in" as the season winds down. If there's a team to get up for, it's their rival Tabbies. Toronto by 4.
Speaking of upsets, this Battle of Alberta also has the makings for a real possibility. The Double E have looked bad offensively as of late, but at some point, they're gonna click again. Stamps were just in a gunslinger battle last week. And while they're motivated to peak as they are set to host the Grey Cup ... the Esks are battling for their playoff lives. Of course, betting with my heart instead of my head usually bites me in the ass, but this week I've GOTTA go with the Green & Gold! Edmonton by 7.
Uh oh ... now that I've got on the "pick some upsets" groove, would I dare pick the Bombers to do it to the Als? While I won't put it out of the realm of possibility, I do think that the Als are a better football club, even if they rest some of their starters. Frankly, it's long overdue for some of those guys to take a breather (ya hear me, AC?). It could be a close one if they do though ... but close to the Als means something different than close to other squads. Montreal by 13.
This is how the west was won. An EE win in Calgary this week, and a Rider win over the Lions ... Riders win the west, and the Lions finish last. Still a couple games to play that could affect this, but that's my prediction right now anyway ... and probably not far off from the one that started this season. Yeah, Saskatchewan wins this one by 7.
posted by Spitztengle at 01:24 PM on October 23
Updated PointSpreads:
Hamilton by 3hree-and-a-half
Calgary by 5ive-and-a-half
Montreal by 4our-and-a-half
Saskatchewan by 5ive-and-a-half.
posted by Spitztengle at 12:19 PM on October 23
Hamilton by three-and-a-half
Calgary by five-and-a-half
TBA
TBA
posted by Spitztengle at 02:43 AM on October 22
Schultzie thinks this week is going to play out like this:
Hamilton adds to the Argo misery and wins by 5. Calgary takes it by 10. Montreal ekes one out by 2. And then Saskatchewan defends home turf by 10 points.
posted by Spitztengle at 11:56 AM on October 21
The CFL needs a better injury report. I didn't know Mallett was sittin' this one out. Oh well ... backup QBs were makin' appearances this week too.
posted by Spitztengle at 09:29 PM on October 18
Football gods, please please please let things play out as they should this weekend. I'm gonna have to NAIL spreads from here on out if I'm gonna have any hope of even getting back in contention. And while I've got your attention, please please please please please let the Edmonton football club hang a real ass-whoopin' on those lowly Argonauts. I know that the Argos are a desperate team, but the Double E are really a better, more deserving club.
On that note, Double E vs. Double Blue ... this one "should" be a return of the Edmonton team that we've seen some flashes of earlier this season. While it would probably be a good thing for the Argos to make a contest out of this one, I really don't think they will. Edmonton by 17.
I'm actually surprised that the Stamps are favoured in this one. With Weston Dressler out of the Saskatchewan lineup, they are missing a significant threat, but all year they've had second-stringers step up and really perform. I think they're gonna do the same. Burris is slumping and Durant is on his way up. And with Rider Nation effectively neutralizing the homefield advantage for Calgary, I think the Green team will prevail. In the exciting kind of football game we are coming to expect in the league this year, Saskatchewan by 3.
Montreal sure does look good. I've been waiting for any update as to whether Glenn or Porter will start for Hamilton. I'm thinking that Porter will likely get the call, since Bellefueille has really been behind him all season to this point. I know that there are those who think that Glenn might fare better, but I think that Coach B is working on a longer-term plan than just this one game. Ticats got trounced last time out against the Als. I think they'll show up with a much better performance. Will it be enough to spoil the Als? Lord knows I could sure use an upset to gain some ground on all y'all (if I pick it). Dammit ... Als win but don't cover. Spread is 6.
The Lions have been hurting me all year. I thought they were cellar-dwellers for sure. And as much as I may stand against what he's doing to his brain in the process, Buck Pierce is proving time and time again that he is one tough soldier ... a throwback to what "real" footballers are like. And Geroy et al ... they've got the weapons. The Bombers' surge as of late is going to be shortlived. Credit to Kelly (as goofy a sonuvvagun as he is) for pulling his team together like he has, but all-in-all, they've got Bishop at QB. That's enough to let me know that their success is going to be like the tide ... comin' and goin'. Regardless of what the weather is like, I'm thinking that we will see a showcase of the two top tailbacks in the league in this matchup. But again, as much as it hurts me to say it, I like Mallett better. Ack! Spread is close. Picks are split. I'm gonna pray for BC to open it up and fend 'em off in this one ... maybe a special teams or turnover fiasco ... British Columbia by 21.
Amen
posted by Spitztengle at 01:51 PM on October 16
PointSpreads via Sport Select:
Edmonton road favorites by 51/2
Calgary favored at home by 41/2
Montreal heavy favorites in front of their 20,000 loyal fans by 111/2
And the oddsmakers think it'll be close, but that the Lions can do it on the road. BC -11/2
posted by Spitztengle at 06:55 PM on October 15
Edmonton by 5
Saskatchewan by 2
Montreal by 9
Winnipeg by 1
posted by Spitztengle at 06:50 PM on October 15
these picks "inspired" by some of Canada's best wines ... live from the Okanagan and the Fall Wine Festival ... got me one helluva car ride to get back to E-town in time for kickoff tomorrow though ... but damn ... Canadian Football is great ... Canadian Wine ... now THERE is an export!!!
Edmonton by 11 ... they've just got to get back into form. I don't know who BC will have at QB either ... Buck's dinged.
I can't believe I'd even have to think about this one ... but desperate teams do desperate things. I wouldn't be surprised if Coach Botox doesn't can a few more naysayers before kickoff. Guy's a tool. Riders by 24.
Could be a blowout if Calgary and Burris haven't get their groove back yet. Could be a Grey Cup preview and a real gun-slingin' shootout. I am hoping to turns out to be one helluva ball game (sans Grey Cup preview though). Have to give a slight edge to the Als at home ... Montreal by 6.
Bombers run has been too good to be true. Sure, they've won a couple. TiCats are a better ball club that has just fizzled a bit of late. I'll give this one to the Tabbies by a healthy margin of 19.
posted by Spitztengle at 01:59 AM on October 09
Edmonton - 41/2
Saskatchewan - 101/2
Montreal and Hamilton both - 61/2
posted by Spitztengle at 12:22 AM on October 08
BC by 12
Sask by 6
Montreal by 3
Hamilton by 6
posted by Spitztengle at 12:15 PM on October 07
eeeeeeessshhhh ... that's about all I can say for the first two games this week. eeeeeeessshhhh
posted by Spitztengle at 02:10 AM on October 03
damn server crashed and wiped my whole entry!?!?! ... let's try this again
Edmonton's defense might be a bit suspect with a pretty significant rotation of players (injuries and new acquisitions), but more suspect is whether or not the "real" Edmonton offense can show up or not. Do the receivers and running backs have sure-grip this week, or fumblitis? I'm gonna bet on the former. Granted, the Bombers will play motivated football after their impressive win over the mighty Argos [he says with tongue in cheek ... or as I've recently found out, (tic)]. As such, this just might be a high-scoring affair. Either way, Edmonton will find a way to score 6 more points.
I've been saying it all season long: the Lions are in the western cellar come playoff time. That doesn't mean they can't or won't crossover, but the cream of the crop in the west is rising as this playoff race heats up. Riders are just plain determined. Lions just don't seem deserving---they're not anywhere near their potential this year. How BC is favoured (albeit only by a half-point) in this one I have no idea??? BC Place is not a real advantage when they're playing against the Rider Nation (unless, of course, the refs or game supervisors are wet coasters). Saskatchewan by 13.
So this talking dog was telling me about a talking duck that told a talking chicken not to cross the road. Then he farted while wearing an iPod in a busy pub. Montreal by 8.
I dunno, could this be a tougher game to pick? The Hammer needs to close out strong, but Calgary might need to close out stronger if they're gonna have any chance of having home-field advantage heading into their run to play the Grey Cup in McMahon. Part of me really wants to call this a draw, but I think I might have to give a slight edge to the Stamps---make it a field goal. Calgary by 3.
posted by Spitztengle at 01:26 PM on October 02
EDM -51/2
BC -1/2
MON -111/2
CAL -81/2
posted by Spitztengle at 06:03 PM on September 30
WIN by 6
SK by 8
MON by 14
CAL by 7
posted by Spitztengle at 05:59 PM on September 30
I was doing my pre-rankings in some down time at work yesterday, but never got it entered ... missed the live draft ... better log in to see what kind of scraps I managed to collect. Why why why does the NHL have to overlap the CFL season like this?
posted by Spitztengle at 02:28 PM on September 26
owlhouse, if we were giving bonus points during the regular season picks, I'd want you to get bonus points for that one! "Cuz he's a liar!" That sh!+ is funny!
posted by Spitztengle at 12:52 PM on September 25
Hamilton is having a real turnaround season from their past few, but Montreal is the better team in this one. The Tabbies will make them earn it though. I'll take Montreal by 3.
Wally's got his wins (albeit controversial ones this season), and Calgary's got some motivation after droppin' one to the 'cats last week. I haven't been able to follow too closely, but I think the Lions' QB situation is a bit suspect at the moment. They "can" be dangerous, but not as deadly as Burris & Co. Where the Grey Cup will be played, the Stamps are gonna want to look good ... Calgary by 13.
Oh, boy ... 50,000+ already sold for the game on Saturday at Commonwealth. But Rider Priders can bring all the Green they want ... EE are still GOLD! Both teams are gonna want to eliminate some of those little mistakes that were costly ... so it'll be another classic at Commonwealth: Double E by 4.
Winnipeg sucks. Plain and simple. Toronto sucks too, just not as bad as Winnipeg. In the Battle of the Basement, I'll take the Argos by 10.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
posted by Spitztengle at 12:45 PM on September 25
And The Big Man (Schultzie) says:
Ticats by 2
Stamps by 3
Esks by 5
Argos by 8
posted by Spitztengle at 02:36 PM on September 24
The Spreads:
some of which are a bit surprising to me actually
MON -51/2
CAL -71/2
EDM -41/2
WIN -11/2
posted by Spitztengle at 02:34 PM on September 24
And this just ain't the Double E fan in me talkin' ... but is there a more exciting team in this league right now? What'd Richie Hall call 'em? Cardiac Kids.
posted by Spitztengle at 11:30 PM on September 20
I'm somewhat amused that Perry Lefko (Sportsnet) celebrates his "peerless" prediction record, which is an impressive 28-12, since without picking the spread he would only have a mere 28 points here at SpoFi--good only for 9th place at the moment.
"I'm leading all public prognosticators and leaving my critics ... feeling toothless," he says. Guess he's not counting SpoFi pickers as "public" prognosticators, hey?
posted by Spitztengle at 03:19 PM on September 18
Burris to Copeland is one of the most dangerous tandems in the CFL (now or ever). I hate 'em I hate 'em I hate 'em (the Stamps), but god they can be a dangerous team. So can the boys from the Hammer though. They're Steeltown tough this year ... so this one could be a real grinder. Have to give the deeper arsenal the edge in this one though. I'll take Calgary by 12.
I think this is the one that Wally needs to sit alone atop the all-time wins column as a coach, no? And could he be any more fortunate than to have the lowly ArgoNOTS visiting BC Place? I think that even the fairweather BC fans will be on hand to see a victory in this one. He'll have the guys prepared for a desperate Toronto team. He is one of the greatest coaches ever afterall. Won't be without a few scares though, but in the end, BC by 10.
Bishop knows that his days are numbered. Ryan Dimwitty started the Grey Cup for the Bombers a couple years ago. Where is he now? I'll put him (Bishop) in the same class as Nealon Greene, Marcus Crandell, David Archer, and Kermit Bell (yes, Casey Printers too) ... "could have" been a decent QB in this league ... just never ended up that way. Madman Mike Kelly says that the 5th guy this season will take snaps from centre this week. There's the story right there. FredEx is gonna see a lot of touches this week to no avail. Montreal by 27.
Talkin' about quarterbacks, Durant is maturing the way a lot of the guys listed above only wish they could have. I like the guy. However, he is goin' up against the Great Ricky Ray. And yes, he is a great quarterback. The Double E had the west coast thang clickin' early in the first half last week, but the Stamps caught on to the timing/routes in the second. I'm betting that they're gonna have a much more diverse package ready by Sunday. Special teams (sans Action Jackson) are gonna be a bit more suspect, but there are still playmakers on the squad. Playin' at Mosaic ain't ever easy though. And they did steal one from the Riders there last time out. The only things that let me think that pickin' the EE this week isn't just from my heart are that Schultzie has this as his blowout of the week, and the heartbreak at the hands of the Stamps in Commonwealth last week is something that a coach like Richie Hall is gonna make sure the boys are bounced back from. This way, my early season predictions can continue to play out: BC and Saskatchewan doggin' it out for third (and the crossover ... 'cause yes, there will be a crossover). Call me crazy, but I'll take Edmonton by 18.
posted by Spitztengle at 11:06 AM on September 18
Calgary by 4
BC by 9
Montreal by 9
Edmonton by 13
posted by Spitztengle at 02:55 PM on September 17
Calgary -51/2
BC -71/2
Montreal -141/2
Saskatchewan -31/2
posted by Spitztengle at 02:53 PM on September 17
rcade, as the first one to question the intention of your comment, I'll be the first one here to praise the consistency, quantity, and quality of your FPPs (and your ongoing interaction inside the threads).
I admitted that I missed the sarcasm. Oops. I do, however, think that my critique was fair (and definitely not intended as a personal attack). At your urging, I will strive to do my part to improve my own FPP to comment ratio.
But it is the best thing about SpoFi ... this is a "thinkin' man's1" sports forum. The fact that we debate this stuff (sexism, racism, economics, etc. through to the the quality of an FPP and the quality of posts in general) makes the stops I make here each day worthwhile.
Peace
1 Yes, I caught the sarcasm this time around.
posted by Spitztengle at 06:12 PM on September 14
I got bit last week with the whole "you gotta win sooner or later" thinking about the Argos. And while I do think that it is true, I don't think it's gonna be this week now. What's great is that the Steeltown boys are having a good year. Hamilton, from all I can tell, is a real football town. What's not good is the centre of the universe is perceived as being downtown Toronto. Watching the TSN sports desk last night, "the Argos suck" chorus is a real stain on this league. The mojo just ain't there. They're lookin' in the rear-view mirror thinkin' about how quick they were to can Stubler. And they still can't figure out that just 'cause guys are American or NFL vets, they aren't automatically better in this league. Embrace the Canadian heritage of this game, Argos. Celebrate it's place in Canadian culture. Then, and only then will you return to the top of the heap. Not even a contest. Ticats by 30.
I've said it before and I'll say it again--Commonwealth is a tough place for visiting teams once again. All of the deck shuffling in the coaching and roster this week might give some the idea that the Double E are scrambling. I think that they are just clearing out some dead weight. A shake-up like this can have a negative effect, but I don't think that's gonna be the case with Richie Hall at the helm of this. He's bringin' us a winner in Edmonton this year, and he's doin' what he's gotta do to do it. While I'm sure Friday Night Football's double-header would benefit from at least one tight ball game, it ain't gonna happen tonight. Another blowout on the real turf at Commonwealth ... EE by 17. And I think that Tristan "Action" Jackson is gonna break one this game too.
I think after the controversial win last week, BC realizes that they're not the team their record suggests. It's a tight tight race in the west, but now that Wally's got his wins, the team can play like they're supposed to. While BC is still better than the bottom of the eastern barrel, Montreal is gonna wake up and play the way they're supposed to play too. Takes 10 points to cover this week, they'll send a message by doubling that. Montreal by 20.
The only excitement in this game is gonna be a quick start outta the gates by the Bombers. They'll have some fire, so they can come out and grab an early lead ... but the Riders are durable. They're in a dogfight for top spot in the west. With a strong second-half performance, probably aided with a few interceptions (Bombers run game is solid, the passing game will be their Achilles heel), Saskatchewan by 11.
posted by Spitztengle at 11:58 AM on September 11
And Chris "The Big Man" Schultzie says:
Argos by 5
Eskies by 2
Als by 11
Riders by 5
posted by Spitztengle at 12:26 AM on September 10
The Line, courtesy of PointSpread:
Hammer by 1/2
Stumps by 2 1/2
Aloowets by 9 1/2
Samsquanch by 3 1/2
posted by Spitztengle at 12:23 AM on September 10
skydivedad, I signed up. Now that you're gettin' it all set, just one Q for ya: are there max. games for players or positions?
posted by Spitztengle at 10:36 AM on September 08
"We are responsible" -- Tom Higgins (Director of Officiating) on the debacle at the end of the Montreal - BC game.
posted by Spitztengle at 03:06 PM on September 06
With only two pickers taking BC, I'm not gonna make this at all about the effect on the standings in here ... but the reffing in the final minutes of the game at BC Place were TERRIBLE! I mean TERRIBLE (or, as Charles Barkley would say, TURBLE!)
They made big strides last year. But en masse they are back to square one. Game Management 101 ... know how to handle the end of game. Can't wait to hear how Higgins responds to this one. First play--clearly a time-out was called. Second play? WTF??? The clock I'm sure was reset. Somebody got trigger-happy and they tried to get away with a do-over.
TURBLE ... just TURBLE.
Ironic thing is that you can see Wally givin' it to the ref even when it worked in his favour. He's a class act. You gotta love Wally.
posted by Spitztengle at 02:50 AM on September 05
I just can't see the Lions (who I see destined for last in the west) can pull off the upset this week. Montreal (clearly the winner of the east) is just too darn good right now. It is under the dome though, so I think the Lions can keep it close. And by "close" I mean Montreal by 8.
Winnipeg sure did find their running game last time out. And, despite all of the off-field attention on the Adam Jones rumours, I think they will come into this one quite well-prepared. That said, however, the Riders are tough at home. Perhaps the best game of the week to be the "nailbiter" we've come to love and expect in the CFL ... not a bad way to get the hype going for the Banjo Bowl either. I'll take the Riders by 2.
Hamilton is good, but the Argos aren't "that bad" either. Something wonky has to happen on Labour Day, so I'll go out on a limb and say this could be the upset of the week. Tabbies lost a heartbreaker last week in E-town. Another loss in the Big Smoke will be the last in their mid-season slump. But this does not mean the Argos go on a roll after this. One time and this time only ... Argos by 15.
Don't get me wrong ... I'll be cheerin' my face off for the EE on Monday ... and wouldn't be surprised if they take this one without much ado. However, that would set up a reeeeeeally pissed-off (can I say that here?) Stamps squad for the rematch on Friday. With 50,000+ likely on-hand for the return match on Friday ... there's NO WAY the Stamps can win that one. And I just don't think they're bad enough for the Esks, as well as they're playing right now, to sweep 'em in the season series. That means they take this one at home. They are favoured after all ... Calgary by 10.
posted by Spitztengle at 03:00 PM on September 04
posted by Spitztengle at 02:28 PM on September 04
With only 4 pts. separating 1st and 10th, I'd just like to say that this Pick 'Em race is more exciting than the CFL East by a longshot!
posted by Spitztengle at 12:20 AM on September 04
PointSpread margins are:
Als -6.5 Riders -7.5 Tabbies -5.5 Stamps -4.5
posted by Spitztengle at 03:02 PM on September 02
Schultzie's picks are in:
Montreal by 5
Saskatchewan by 7
Hamilton by 2
Calgary by 1
I'd just like to hear the Big Guy's thoughts on Nik Lewis as offensive player of the week over Arkee Whitlock. I mean I know this is an Eskimo fan talkin', but the man scored THREE hard-fought touchdowns. Guess throwin' a mean block counts more these days.
posted by Spitztengle at 02:54 PM on September 02
It was some kinda used Toyota ad or something, no?
posted by Spitztengle at 06:17 PM on August 31
Yeah, the relatively poor performance of the defending champs so far this season will definitely have to turn around if they're gonna have any chance to defend on home turf in November. Toronto? Well, they pretty much suck. Of course, I (like most everyone else here) could be proven wrong. Not the upset of the week. Calgary by 10.
Splitting this series between the Double E and the Tabbies is the only way for things to be right in the world of football. A sweep would just be w-r-o-n-g in so many ways. As such, the beaten grass at Commonwealth (from an AC/DC concert held there on Wednesday night) will prove to be too short for the TigerCats to sneak up on anyone in green & gold. GO ESKS GO! Edmonton by 21.
posted by Spitztengle at 03:17 PM on August 28
Calgary by 4
Edmonton by 10
And the spread from lottery corp. has both Calgary and Edmonton -7.5.
posted by Spitztengle at 04:27 PM on August 26
Spitz Pix are in ... err ... is in.
posted by Spitztengle at 04:21 PM on August 25
Seven points? I gotta go on vacation more often.
Yeah, 'cept I'm not so sure how Saskatchewan by 6 yielded you two points for that pick. Otherwise, one helluva week off, DJE!
posted by Spitztengle at 05:46 PM on August 23
CFL Pick 'Em, Division Finals Edition
I think it'll be great if BC makes it interesting on Sunday. I mean why wouldn't they? But in the end, Montreal deserves to be back in the Cup. For things to be right in the world, sometimes the best team does deserve to win ... and does. This will be the case. Sure BC flared up late, but Montreal has been dominant all season long. Trestman will surely be lured back to a HC job in the NFL next season too, so it'd be nice to see him go out on a winning note. Any doubt who I'm picking? Montreal by 7 ... and that might be a late seven too.
Sorry Stamps ... not this year. Y'all just ain't dangerous consistently enough. The Riders on the other hand ... they seem loose. Durant is comin' along nicely. And it isn't like they're comin' out of the drought to get back in the big game ... they've got some experience there not too long ago. Stamps might be defending champs, but repeat champs they are not. Saskatchewan by 18. First half lead and they don't look back.
Most yards passing? Calvillo
Most QB sacks? Saskatchewan