The Battle for 1st place in the East comes down to Montreal and Toronto in Week 5! Well there's still alot of football left, so a loss to either team is not devastating.
However a win for Toronto could start making believers out of the many skeptics that remain. The Argos will lean heavily on Cory Boyd and he'll have his moments. But look for The Alouettes to force Cleo Lemon to beat them. I'm not sure if he has it in him. Barring a 200yrd game from Jermaine Copeland The Als should be ok Defensively tonight.
On Offence, The Als will want to score early on a very strong defensive core from the Argos, Even when they were horrible in 2009, The Argos Defense still made plays.
You'll see more touchdowns than last week against Hamilton but probably less points from the Als.
ON Special Teams the Als will keep an eye on Chad Owens, He spent Training Camp in Montreal and after losing the returners race to Tim Maypray he was shipped to Toronto. I could see him reaching the endzone.
Alouettes 33, Argos 8.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 5
All Als this week, Take that T-Dot.
THis week is also heavy on Sask and Calgary.
And The winless Eskies getting more love than Travis Lulay
This Week I also Labelled you all with your TEAM 990 Shows is Applicable.
Nick Murdocco-Franchise- (10-6) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Gary Whitaker-Franchise (10-6) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Trex Griffin- Snack- (10-6) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Sean Campbell-Midday (9-7)Mtl, BC, Sask, Win
Mitch Gallo-4 Aces (9-7) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Joey Alfieri- NHALL Tonight (9-7) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Moe Khan- Snack (9-7) Mtl, BC, Sask, Cal
Shaun Starr- Mornings (8-8) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Conor McKenna- Playoff Push (8-8) Mtl, BC, Sask, Win
Crazy Pierre- He’s Nuts (8-8) Mtl, Edm, Ham, Win
Jack Bedell- ProPlayers (8-8) Mtl, BC, Sask, Cal
Cam E2- In front of Press Box (7-9) Mtl, BC, Sask, Cal
THis week is also heavy on Sask and Calgary.
And The winless Eskies getting more love than Travis Lulay
This Week I also Labelled you all with your TEAM 990 Shows is Applicable.
Nick Murdocco-Franchise- (10-6) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Gary Whitaker-Franchise (10-6) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Trex Griffin- Snack- (10-6) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Sean Campbell-Midday (9-7)Mtl, BC, Sask, Win
Mitch Gallo-4 Aces (9-7) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Joey Alfieri- NHALL Tonight (9-7) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Moe Khan- Snack (9-7) Mtl, BC, Sask, Cal
Shaun Starr- Mornings (8-8) Mtl, Edm, Sask, Cal
Conor McKenna- Playoff Push (8-8) Mtl, BC, Sask, Win
Crazy Pierre- He’s Nuts (8-8) Mtl, Edm, Ham, Win
Jack Bedell- ProPlayers (8-8) Mtl, BC, Sask, Cal
Cam E2- In front of Press Box (7-9) Mtl, BC, Sask, Cal
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Blindsided by Bowman
Not only was Kevin Glenn leveled 4 times by the quick #7 John Bowman last week at Percival Molson, But I was a victim of Bowman's quick reaction today on The Tieman Show on The TEAM 990.
"12 sacks not 11, tied for 1st in the league not 2nd" -Stated the current Gibson's Finest Defensive player of the Week.
Information on Bowman's 2009 season was quick on hand in my interview this afternoon. Bowman is a player that knows that at the end of the day it is all about the "W" and plays a a big team game. The 5 year CFL vet quickly credits the rest of his defense for forcing Kevin Glenn into his arms last Thursday. But the fact still remains very few Defensive players can make the plays John Bowman makes.
Bowman At 6'3" 250lbs, has a lightning quick first step, but don't think he can't bowl over a 300lb offensive lineman. Through his first 4 seasons as an Alouette he has progressively gotten better each year from 2 to 7 to 8 to 12 sacks. With 5 under his belt in 4 games of an 18 game season, one can only imagine what the final tally will be in 2010.
He is a player that is also great for us radio folks to interview, never shy of the microphone.
"We say say we don't read the newspapers, but we do, I know what you guys (media) are saying about us" Bowman said on the field after the game against Hamilton on Thursday.
Today he says his coaches encourage him to read the papers and check all the websites. Why would a player do that, well to check for mis-quotes and to see how he is portrayed to the public.
----Well John, Here at MFG and The TEAM, we enjoy your work and your ability to answer questions.----
The Als are prepping for the upstart Toronto Argonauts this week on Thursday, both teams are 3-1 and have won 3 in a row. The Als focus will be on Cory Boyd who was the lone bright spot in the Als domination of Toronto in the pre-season. Boyd leads the CFL in rushing and averages 6.5 yrds/carry. Bowman said he was a bit surprised at his power for a running back running into him once in the pre-season.
Expect the two bodies to collide on Thursday again, with an expecting Bowman on the otherside, and if Boyd doesn't get the ball you know Bowman has his sights set on Cleo Lemon.
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Practice and Radio notes
-Damon Duval missed practice with a stomach virus, possibly the same on that forced Etienne Boulay to miss yesterday's practice. If for some reason Duval can't get healthy enough for Thursday, The kicking will be done in house, you know everyone wants to see a Ben Cahoon FG again. Calvillo, Emry and Giffin can also kick.
-Als This Week July 27th 8pm www.team990.com, we'll replay bits of our conversation with John Bowman, catch up with Herb Zurkowsky of The Montreal Gazette and set-up the East Division 1st place tilt set for Thursday at McGill Stadium
Sunday, July 25, 2010
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 4 Results
Whitaker, Trex and Alfy lead the way with a 3-1 record.
Amazingly through 4 weeks no one has been shutout with an 0-4.
Murdocco has been joined by his Franchise counterpart Whitaker and Mr. Trex Griffin who has put a string of 3 consecutive 3-1 weeks together.
Nick M (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 10-6
Gary W (3-1)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal- 10-6
Trex (3-1)- Mtl, BC, Win, Cal- 10-6
Campbell (2-2)- Mtl, BC, Win, Sask- 9-7
Gallo (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 9-7
Alfy (3-1)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal- 9-7
Moe K (2-2)- Mtl, Tor Edm Sask- 9-7
Starr (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 8-8
McKenna (1-3)- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask- 8-8
Crazy Pierre (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 8-8
Jack Bedell (1-3)- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask- 8-8
Cam E2 (2-2)- Mtl, BC, Edm, Cal- 7-9
----Week 5 due Thurs at 7pm---
Tor @ Mtl
BC @ Edm
Ham @ Sask
Win @ Cal
Amazingly through 4 weeks no one has been shutout with an 0-4.
Murdocco has been joined by his Franchise counterpart Whitaker and Mr. Trex Griffin who has put a string of 3 consecutive 3-1 weeks together.
Nick M (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 10-6
Gary W (3-1)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal- 10-6
Trex (3-1)- Mtl, BC, Win, Cal- 10-6
Campbell (2-2)- Mtl, BC, Win, Sask- 9-7
Gallo (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 9-7
Alfy (3-1)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal- 9-7
Moe K (2-2)- Mtl, Tor Edm Sask- 9-7
Starr (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 8-8
McKenna (1-3)- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask- 8-8
Crazy Pierre (2-2)- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask- 8-8
Jack Bedell (1-3)- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask- 8-8
Cam E2 (2-2)- Mtl, BC, Edm, Cal- 7-9
----Week 5 due Thurs at 7pm---
Tor @ Mtl
BC @ Edm
Ham @ Sask
Win @ Cal
Friday, July 23, 2010
Post Game Alservations: It's Duval Good
The Montreal Alouettes pulled it through with a convincing 37-14 victory over the Hamilton Ti-Cats. The game wasn't without a few hiccups, including an Als offence that struggled in the Red Zone. Here's tonights Alservations:
-It's becoming pretty effective using #85 Bratton in the run game
-A healthy Dave Stala is a very good player, too bad the Als never got to see that a couple years back
-The Ti-Cats front four were most effective in the Red Zone... in the first half.
-Nice to see #21 Giffin making plays on the Special teams
-you can hear the difference 5000 extra fans make
-#15 Duval's 7 FGs ties his own record he got last year against Toronto, (Terry Baker had 7 FGs in 2000 against Calgary)
-#7 Bowman had 3 sacks & 3 forced fumbles, I know there are 3 games in Week 4, He should win a Gibson's Finest
-#19 Green had 0 catches at half and 2 at the end of the game, it's not enough.
-On the 53 yard MFG at the end of half, The Als had great special teams coverage to limit Thigpen's return. Risking play by Als.
-#13 Calvillo's Knee went numb, that's why he stayed down. Was able to plant his left leg without pain, that's why he returned.
-#13 Calvillo did state that he expects it to be sore this week, look for a couple days off for the reigning MOP.
-#41 Emry is not sure anyone reads his work on www.alsinsideout.com, check it out.
-Coach Trestman says its dissapointing that they had trouble in the Red Zone but is not concerned
-with only 10 points at half I was worried about my 44 point prediction, but in the end I was one Shea Emry Pic 6 away from hitting the mark.
-The Stadium looks good.
Als next play Toronto in Montreal in a week, The Red Zone watch is back on.
-It's becoming pretty effective using #85 Bratton in the run game
-A healthy Dave Stala is a very good player, too bad the Als never got to see that a couple years back
-The Ti-Cats front four were most effective in the Red Zone... in the first half.
-Nice to see #21 Giffin making plays on the Special teams
-you can hear the difference 5000 extra fans make
-#15 Duval's 7 FGs ties his own record he got last year against Toronto, (Terry Baker had 7 FGs in 2000 against Calgary)
-#7 Bowman had 3 sacks & 3 forced fumbles, I know there are 3 games in Week 4, He should win a Gibson's Finest
-#19 Green had 0 catches at half and 2 at the end of the game, it's not enough.
-On the 53 yard MFG at the end of half, The Als had great special teams coverage to limit Thigpen's return. Risking play by Als.
-#13 Calvillo's Knee went numb, that's why he stayed down. Was able to plant his left leg without pain, that's why he returned.
-#13 Calvillo did state that he expects it to be sore this week, look for a couple days off for the reigning MOP.
-#41 Emry is not sure anyone reads his work on www.alsinsideout.com, check it out.
-Coach Trestman says its dissapointing that they had trouble in the Red Zone but is not concerned
-with only 10 points at half I was worried about my 44 point prediction, but in the end I was one Shea Emry Pic 6 away from hitting the mark.
-The Stadium looks good.
Als next play Toronto in Montreal in a week, The Red Zone watch is back on.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Alouettes Will Score
I haven't hid my thoughts on how the Alouettes will play in their 2010 home opener.
All week long on The TEAM 990 I have stated that they will win. I stand by that.
Anthony Calvillo always plays well at home and this group of players have waited patiently for four weeks to pass so that they can play in front of 25 000 plus.
They will be revved up and primed for an offensive outburst. I like a 3-4 TD game for AC, as for the other AC (Avon Cobourne), he'll get his too.
It's a beautiful night in Montreal, 24'C and 0% chance of rain, 15km/h winds. Perfect for well trained offence.
The Als will be in the 40's, the Ti-cats, will get their points, just not enough.
Alouettes 44, Ti-Cats 27.
All week long on The TEAM 990 I have stated that they will win. I stand by that.
Anthony Calvillo always plays well at home and this group of players have waited patiently for four weeks to pass so that they can play in front of 25 000 plus.
They will be revved up and primed for an offensive outburst. I like a 3-4 TD game for AC, as for the other AC (Avon Cobourne), he'll get his too.
It's a beautiful night in Montreal, 24'C and 0% chance of rain, 15km/h winds. Perfect for well trained offence.
The Als will be in the 40's, the Ti-cats, will get their points, just not enough.
Alouettes 44, Ti-Cats 27.
Pre-Game Newly Renovated McGill Stadium Pics
Northeast Corner, Trees and Big Screen
South Side from North Side
Northeast corner & Loges
Northeast Corner
South Side again
East Endzone
South Side from bench
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 4
Montreal Across the board.
Toronto getting some love, with 7 picks
No love for Jyles with only two picks for Winnipeg
Could be alot of movement this week
Gary W- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal
Crazy Pierre- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
Jack Bedell- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask
Cam E2- Mtl, BC, Edm, Cal
Nick M- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
Campbell- Mtl, BC, Win, Sask
Gallo- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
Starr- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
McKenna- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask
Trex- Mtl, BC, Win, Cal
Alfy- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal
Moe K- Mtl, Tor Edm Sask
Toronto getting some love, with 7 picks
No love for Jyles with only two picks for Winnipeg
Could be alot of movement this week
Gary W- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal
Crazy Pierre- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
Jack Bedell- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask
Cam E2- Mtl, BC, Edm, Cal
Nick M- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
Campbell- Mtl, BC, Win, Sask
Gallo- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
Starr- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Sask
McKenna- Mtl, BC, Edm, Sask
Trex- Mtl, BC, Win, Cal
Alfy- Mtl, Tor, Edm, Cal
Moe K- Mtl, Tor Edm Sask
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Hungry for Home Cooking
The Alouettes offence is ready to go. They are primed for an outburst. They want to score touchdowns.
After scoring 51 points in a double OT loss in week 1, the Als O has dropped down to 33 points in week 2 and then 16 in week 3. But starting on the season on the road for three straight weeks the Als are coming home with a 2-1 record.
The newly renovated Percival Molson Stadium will allow 5000 more fans to witness the leagues top offence unit work. The Alouettes know how to score at home. They havent hosted a regular season football game since November 1st, and they put up 48 points on Winnipeg. If you want to throw in the East Final, The Als embarassed the Lions by scoring 56 at the Big O. Prior to that, The Als put up 41 against Hamilton at home. This was pretty much the story for the Als at Home in 2009.
If you really think about it the last time the Als lost at home was to the Calgary Stampeders in The 2008 Grey Cup on November 23rd, 2008. The last loss at McGill Stadium a month earlier in a meaningless game aginst Winnipeg 24-23.
The Als, simply put, win at home. The Alouettes offence, simply put, score at home.
Offensively through three weeks the numbers aren't great for the players.
-Avon Cobourne is 8th in rushing, he trails a group that includes Win QB Buck Pierce. The only starting RB he's out rushing is the Ti-cats DeAndra Cobb.
-No receiver on the Als have more than 13 receptions.
-Anthony Calvillo only has 6 TD passes this year, 4 came in week 1.
All that being said with the over-under sitting at 52, take the over. The Als will be having some Home-cooking in their opener.
After scoring 51 points in a double OT loss in week 1, the Als O has dropped down to 33 points in week 2 and then 16 in week 3. But starting on the season on the road for three straight weeks the Als are coming home with a 2-1 record.
The newly renovated Percival Molson Stadium will allow 5000 more fans to witness the leagues top offence unit work. The Alouettes know how to score at home. They havent hosted a regular season football game since November 1st, and they put up 48 points on Winnipeg. If you want to throw in the East Final, The Als embarassed the Lions by scoring 56 at the Big O. Prior to that, The Als put up 41 against Hamilton at home. This was pretty much the story for the Als at Home in 2009.
If you really think about it the last time the Als lost at home was to the Calgary Stampeders in The 2008 Grey Cup on November 23rd, 2008. The last loss at McGill Stadium a month earlier in a meaningless game aginst Winnipeg 24-23.
The Als, simply put, win at home. The Alouettes offence, simply put, score at home.
Offensively through three weeks the numbers aren't great for the players.
-Avon Cobourne is 8th in rushing, he trails a group that includes Win QB Buck Pierce. The only starting RB he's out rushing is the Ti-cats DeAndra Cobb.
-No receiver on the Als have more than 13 receptions.
-Anthony Calvillo only has 6 TD passes this year, 4 came in week 1.
All that being said with the over-under sitting at 52, take the over. The Als will be having some Home-cooking in their opener.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 3 Results
Gallo joins the Perfect Week Club going 4-0.
No one was under .500.
Murdocco clings on to the lead however 7 are only one game behind.
Nick M (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 8-4
Gary W (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Moe K (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Conor M (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Campbell (2-2) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask- 7-5
Jack Bedell (3-1) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Trex G (3-1) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Gallo (4-0) Tor, Ham, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Starr (2-2) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask- 6-6
Crazy Pierre (3-1) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask- 6-6
Joey Alfieri (3-3) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask 6-6
Cam E2 (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 5-7
--------Week 4 Picks Due Thurs at 7pm***----------
No one was under .500.
Murdocco clings on to the lead however 7 are only one game behind.
Nick M (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 8-4
Gary W (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Moe K (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Conor M (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Campbell (2-2) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask- 7-5
Jack Bedell (3-1) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Trex G (3-1) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Gallo (4-0) Tor, Ham, Mtl, Sask- 7-5
Starr (2-2) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask- 6-6
Crazy Pierre (3-1) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask- 6-6
Joey Alfieri (3-3) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask 6-6
Cam E2 (2-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask- 5-7
--------Week 4 Picks Due Thurs at 7pm***----------
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 3
Week 3 picks are in, Looks like its heavy on The Riders this week.
2 on BC and 3 taking the Argos tonight
Nick M (6-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Gary W (5-3) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Moe K (5-3) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Conor M (5-3) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Campbell (5-3) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask
Jack Bedell (4-4) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask
Starr (4-4) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask
Trex G (4-4) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask
Crazy Pierre (3-5) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask
Gallo (3-5) Tor, Ham, Mtl, Sask
Cam E2 (3-5) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Joey Alfieri (3-5) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask
2 on BC and 3 taking the Argos tonight
Nick M (6-2) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Gary W (5-3) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Moe K (5-3) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Conor M (5-3) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Campbell (5-3) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask
Jack Bedell (4-4) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask
Starr (4-4) Cal, Ham, BC, Sask
Trex G (4-4) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask
Crazy Pierre (3-5) Tor, Win, Mtl, Sask
Gallo (3-5) Tor, Ham, Mtl, Sask
Cam E2 (3-5) Cal, Win, Mtl, Sask
Joey Alfieri (3-5) Cal, Ham, Mtl, Sask
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Als This Week-Radio Notes
Tonight on the Show:
The Vancouver Province's Lowell Ullrich coming on to talk B.C. Lions with us.
Plus former Alouette and current B.C. Lion Davis Sanchez will give us a call as well.
Mitch Gallo And I will break down the Alouettes first win on 2010 against the Eskimos and the short week ahead to tee-up The Als third road game to start the season in B.C. at Empire Field.
Please Note that the Program starts at 7pm (eastern), looks like this will be the new time slot for the upcoming weeks.
The Vancouver Province's Lowell Ullrich coming on to talk B.C. Lions with us.
Plus former Alouette and current B.C. Lion Davis Sanchez will give us a call as well.
Mitch Gallo And I will break down the Alouettes first win on 2010 against the Eskimos and the short week ahead to tee-up The Als third road game to start the season in B.C. at Empire Field.
Please Note that the Program starts at 7pm (eastern), looks like this will be the new time slot for the upcoming weeks.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
CFL pick'em Win'em Week 2 Results
No one went perfect thanks to the Bombers conceding a safety.
Murdocco has back to back 3-1 weeks to take the overall lead at 6-2.
6 people had 3-1 records, meaning that we would have all been better off, not sending in our picks this week cause road teams were 4-0.
Nick M (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 6-2
Gary W (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 5-3
Moe K (2-2)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl- 5-3
Conor M (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 5-3
Campbell (1-3)- Win, Ham, BC, Mtl- 5-3
Jack Bedell (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 4-4
Starr (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 4-4
Trex G (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 4-4
Crazy Pierre (2-2)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl- 3-5
Gallo (2-2)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl- 3-5
Cam E2 (2-2) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl- 3-5
Joey Alfieri (2-2) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl- 3-5
pls Note: Week 3 games are due WEDNESDAY at 7pm.
Cal@Tor
Win@Ham
Mtl@BC
Edm@Sask
Murdocco has back to back 3-1 weeks to take the overall lead at 6-2.
6 people had 3-1 records, meaning that we would have all been better off, not sending in our picks this week cause road teams were 4-0.
Nick M (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 6-2
Gary W (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 5-3
Moe K (2-2)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl- 5-3
Conor M (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 5-3
Campbell (1-3)- Win, Ham, BC, Mtl- 5-3
Jack Bedell (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 4-4
Starr (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 4-4
Trex G (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl- 4-4
Crazy Pierre (2-2)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl- 3-5
Gallo (2-2)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl- 3-5
Cam E2 (2-2) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl- 3-5
Joey Alfieri (2-2) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl- 3-5
pls Note: Week 3 games are due WEDNESDAY at 7pm.
Cal@Tor
Win@Ham
Mtl@BC
Edm@Sask
Post Game Alservations: Flag on the Field
Game two is in the books, and for an Als that is the reigning Grey Cup Champ, there is still alot of work to do.
Very sloppy affair against the Eskimos, however winning on the road is not easy for the Als in Edmonton or BC therefore a win is a win is a win.
-The Als defense is taking too many chances early on in the season, and teams are taking notice by going deep.
-When you tug on a jersey, the refs notice.
-Round of applause for the Campbell and Stamps drops, Als fans better give them a hand, cause the Als D needed the boost.
-Taking chances works sometimes, #39 with a solid INT that changed the pace of the game, that was not pass intereference, he wanted the ball more.
-INTs at the end of the half shouldn't count in stats.
-Als D-line need to pick up their game, at least they get to see Keron Williams next week. Purolator wants more sacks, so does Tim Burke.
-I'm still not worried about #6 Cobourne. He looked good... when he got the ball.
-2nd consecutive game the Als Safety leads in tackles, #22 Boulay looked great, But you rather a LB lead the way.
-Speaking of #22, Great athletic play on his INT.
-Way too many flogs for me to enjoy this game, ugly on all three sides.
-1 rec from #85 Bratton & 0 from #19 SJ is not enough.
-From long week to short week, Als play in BC on friday, I like that Coach Trestman and the gang are staying out west. He gets a great ol' fist pump for that.
Very sloppy affair against the Eskimos, however winning on the road is not easy for the Als in Edmonton or BC therefore a win is a win is a win.
-The Als defense is taking too many chances early on in the season, and teams are taking notice by going deep.
-When you tug on a jersey, the refs notice.
-Round of applause for the Campbell and Stamps drops, Als fans better give them a hand, cause the Als D needed the boost.
-Taking chances works sometimes, #39 with a solid INT that changed the pace of the game, that was not pass intereference, he wanted the ball more.
-INTs at the end of the half shouldn't count in stats.
-Als D-line need to pick up their game, at least they get to see Keron Williams next week. Purolator wants more sacks, so does Tim Burke.
-I'm still not worried about #6 Cobourne. He looked good... when he got the ball.
-2nd consecutive game the Als Safety leads in tackles, #22 Boulay looked great, But you rather a LB lead the way.
-Speaking of #22, Great athletic play on his INT.
-Way too many flogs for me to enjoy this game, ugly on all three sides.
-1 rec from #85 Bratton & 0 from #19 SJ is not enough.
-From long week to short week, Als play in BC on friday, I like that Coach Trestman and the gang are staying out west. He gets a great ol' fist pump for that.
Friday, July 9, 2010
MFG CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 2
Week 2 picks are all registered.
The Snack's Trex Griffin, Alfy and Cam from section E2 joins the party at a 1-3 record. (road teams record last week)
Don't expect much to change this week.
unanimous selections of Winnipeg and Montreal.
Only 2 selections of Hamilton and 4 of BC.
Good Luck, enjoy the games.
Jack Bedell (1-3)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Crazy Pierre (1-3)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl
Gary W (2-2)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Nick M (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Campbell (4-0)- Win, Ham, BC, Mtl
Moe K (3-1)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl
Conor M (2-2)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Starr (1-3)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Gallo (1-3)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl
Trex G (1-3)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Cam E2 (1-3) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl
Joey Alfieri (1-3) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl
The Snack's Trex Griffin, Alfy and Cam from section E2 joins the party at a 1-3 record. (road teams record last week)
Don't expect much to change this week.
unanimous selections of Winnipeg and Montreal.
Only 2 selections of Hamilton and 4 of BC.
Good Luck, enjoy the games.
Jack Bedell (1-3)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Crazy Pierre (1-3)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl
Gary W (2-2)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Nick M (3-1)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Campbell (4-0)- Win, Ham, BC, Mtl
Moe K (3-1)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl
Conor M (2-2)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Starr (1-3)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Gallo (1-3)- Win, Cal, BC, Mtl
Trex G (1-3)- Win, Cal, Sask, Mtl
Cam E2 (1-3) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl
Joey Alfieri (1-3) Win, Ham, Sask, Mtl
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Emergency QB
By Mitch Gallo
Like many young athletes in Montreal, Marc-Olivier Brouillette grew up playing hockey. When he was six years old he started playing football too. And in 1995, Brouillette had to make a decision: football or hockey.
He was faced with the decision when his father got ill and it was became a lot for his mother to drive him and his brother to two sports. The result, Marc-Olivier chose football and his brother chose hockey.
The rest is history. After being drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the third round of this year’s draft, Brouillette has cracked the roster. Not as a quarterback, the position he’s played exclusively since he was six years, but at linebacker.
“The transition is going well, it’s different as I’m still trying to pick up the technical aspect, getting my body into position to make plays,” said Brouillette. “But in terms of the schemes and playbook it’s going well.”
In terms of his build, the move appears to be a match made in heaven. He’s six-feet, 230 pound and his number one responsibility, when he plays, will be to stop the run.
His path to get to the CFL is a story on its own. Brouillette had the choice; try out for the Alouettes or practice law. Torn between the two, it was actually a lawyer who helped sway him to pursue his dream of playing professional football.
“He told me his biggest regret was declining an invitation to the Junior National Ski team,” said Brouillette. “He said, work isn’t going anywhere, the big law firms aren’t going anywhere, chase your dream and give it all you got. If it doesn’t work out then you can enter the business world later.”
This happened during his second year at the University of Montreal, a time where Brouillette developed relationships that he knows will last a lifetime.
“That class of 2006, the guys grew to become very good friends,” said Brouillette. “We developed a bond at U of M and we were always pushing each other to get better, stronger and faster. That’s something I will always remember and 15 or 20 years down the road, if we run into each other it will be as if we never skipped a beat.”
It was the second game of the pre season against the Toronto Argonauts where Brouillette was able to prove to the coaching staff that he belonged. Now, Brouillette can’t wait to suit up for his hometown team, at Percival Molson Stadium, as a member of the Montreal Alouettes.
“It will be special. Since the Alouettes came back to Montreal, as a young French Canadian it was always about the Als and the Canadiens. Getting a chance to put on the jersey in a regular season situation will be something special and a great accomplishment.”
Like many young athletes in Montreal, Marc-Olivier Brouillette grew up playing hockey. When he was six years old he started playing football too. And in 1995, Brouillette had to make a decision: football or hockey.
He was faced with the decision when his father got ill and it was became a lot for his mother to drive him and his brother to two sports. The result, Marc-Olivier chose football and his brother chose hockey.
The rest is history. After being drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the third round of this year’s draft, Brouillette has cracked the roster. Not as a quarterback, the position he’s played exclusively since he was six years, but at linebacker.
“The transition is going well, it’s different as I’m still trying to pick up the technical aspect, getting my body into position to make plays,” said Brouillette. “But in terms of the schemes and playbook it’s going well.”
In terms of his build, the move appears to be a match made in heaven. He’s six-feet, 230 pound and his number one responsibility, when he plays, will be to stop the run.
His path to get to the CFL is a story on its own. Brouillette had the choice; try out for the Alouettes or practice law. Torn between the two, it was actually a lawyer who helped sway him to pursue his dream of playing professional football.
“He told me his biggest regret was declining an invitation to the Junior National Ski team,” said Brouillette. “He said, work isn’t going anywhere, the big law firms aren’t going anywhere, chase your dream and give it all you got. If it doesn’t work out then you can enter the business world later.”
This happened during his second year at the University of Montreal, a time where Brouillette developed relationships that he knows will last a lifetime.
“That class of 2006, the guys grew to become very good friends,” said Brouillette. “We developed a bond at U of M and we were always pushing each other to get better, stronger and faster. That’s something I will always remember and 15 or 20 years down the road, if we run into each other it will be as if we never skipped a beat.”
It was the second game of the pre season against the Toronto Argonauts where Brouillette was able to prove to the coaching staff that he belonged. Now, Brouillette can’t wait to suit up for his hometown team, at Percival Molson Stadium, as a member of the Montreal Alouettes.
“It will be special. Since the Alouettes came back to Montreal, as a young French Canadian it was always about the Als and the Canadiens. Getting a chance to put on the jersey in a regular season situation will be something special and a great accomplishment.”
Monday, July 5, 2010
Bouncing Back and Radio Notes
The long wait between games continues for the Montreal Alouettes after their season opening loss to The Riders. It'll be a third straight day of being off the field for the Als on Tuesday.
Don't think the Als haven't been watching the film of the loss, they have. What will they see?
-Poor Tackling
-loose coverage
-tired bodies
-and some nice tosses by Darian Durant
The Als defense will bounce back. This is pretty much the same group that stymied the CFL last year. The Als were up by 21 points in the 3rd quarter, then they got tired. They still have the skill. However they will have another big test as the Als secondary will have to deal with Ricky Ray. Ray has one of the best arms in the CFL. However the Esks Receiving core is nowhere close to the talent that the Als and Riders have.
The Als Defense will have to move forward for a couple weeks without Diamond Ferri for a couple weeks with a shoulder injury, plus Mark Estelle may not be ready to go with a Hamstring. Look for Ramon Guzman and De'Audra Dix to replace.
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Als this Week- July 6th 8pm on The TEAM 990 www.team990.com
Guests include
#22 Etienne Boulay of The Montreal Alouettes
and Colour Analyst on 630 CHED Radio for Edmonton Eskimos Broadcast Dave Campbell
Don't think the Als haven't been watching the film of the loss, they have. What will they see?
-Poor Tackling
-loose coverage
-tired bodies
-and some nice tosses by Darian Durant
The Als defense will bounce back. This is pretty much the same group that stymied the CFL last year. The Als were up by 21 points in the 3rd quarter, then they got tired. They still have the skill. However they will have another big test as the Als secondary will have to deal with Ricky Ray. Ray has one of the best arms in the CFL. However the Esks Receiving core is nowhere close to the talent that the Als and Riders have.
The Als Defense will have to move forward for a couple weeks without Diamond Ferri for a couple weeks with a shoulder injury, plus Mark Estelle may not be ready to go with a Hamstring. Look for Ramon Guzman and De'Audra Dix to replace.
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Als this Week- July 6th 8pm on The TEAM 990 www.team990.com
Guests include
#22 Etienne Boulay of The Montreal Alouettes
and Colour Analyst on 630 CHED Radio for Edmonton Eskimos Broadcast Dave Campbell
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Pick'em Win'em Results Week 1
Here's Week 1 RESULTS
Sean Campbell- Sask, Cal, Win, BC (4-0)
Nick Murdocco- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC (3-1)
Moe Khan- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC (3-1)
Conor McKenna- Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm (2-2)
Gary Whitaker-Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm (2-2)
Mitch Gallo- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Shaun Starr- Mtl Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Crazy Pierre- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Jack Bedell- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Week 2-Due Friday at 8pm
Tor @ Win
Cal @ Ham
Sask @ BC
Mtl @ Edm
Sean Campbell- Sask, Cal, Win, BC (4-0)
Nick Murdocco- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC (3-1)
Moe Khan- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC (3-1)
Conor McKenna- Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm (2-2)
Gary Whitaker-Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm (2-2)
Mitch Gallo- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Shaun Starr- Mtl Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Crazy Pierre- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Jack Bedell- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm (1-3)
Week 2-Due Friday at 8pm
Tor @ Win
Cal @ Ham
Sask @ BC
Mtl @ Edm
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Post Game Alservations: Bombs Away!
Well, what can one say after that thriller of a game.
The CFL is designed to create entertaining football.
So the Als drop a 54-51 2OT decision in the Grey Cup Grudge match to the Riders. A game filled with great offensive plays is a game that has defensive mistakes. Let's take a quick look at game 1 of the Als season.
-Love the way #13 AC bounced back from an interception and sack to start his season. Big numbers 28/42 368 yards and 4TDs. He's still got it.
-#18 Jamel Richardson 5 rec for 79 yards, could have been better. A couple of drops in the hands tonight
-#3 Tim Maypray with the 2nd longest MFG Return in Als history 122 yards for the TD. that's great news for a team that might have started to miss Larry Taylor.
-#19 S.J. Green with the catch of the Season already in OT on the 2-point conversion, you can see what the Jets liked in him. Just keep him out of the backfield on blocking assignments, he miss reads the blitzes.
-The Als Secondary gave up 478 yards and 5 TDs to Darian Durant. 1- They were missing Mark Estelle 2- The Riders probably have the best receiving core the Als will see this year 3-Darian Durant is in the Top 3 QBs in the CFL (see Calvillo and Ray)
-#17 Billy Parker took alot of chances. hit or miss. It was a miss tonight.
-#11 Chip Cox, looked good in coverage and added a sack and a forced fumble
-Not a good sign when your safety leads the team in Tackles (#20 Proulx with 6).
-The Als defensive line, looked gassed in the 3rd and 4th quarter, Trestman may want to work in a bigger rotation for some of his big names on the line.
-I think #85 Brian Bratton will have huge numbers this year.
-Dressler and Durant could have more completions together than Calvillo and Cahoon, this year.
-The Als O-Line will need at least 3 games to gel properly.
-Don't be shocked about Avon Cobourne's 10 carries, He'll get his touches, just not in a Wild West OT Shootout.
-Circle august 6th on your calendar, Riders in Montreal. I know Coach Trestman already has.
-The CFL is fun
-The CFL is smiling ear to ear with this being the game to debut on the NFL Network.
The Alouettes have 10 days to think about this loss, you know coach Trestman will have geared to pick up their 1st win of the season in Edmonton on Sunday july 11th
The CFL is designed to create entertaining football.
So the Als drop a 54-51 2OT decision in the Grey Cup Grudge match to the Riders. A game filled with great offensive plays is a game that has defensive mistakes. Let's take a quick look at game 1 of the Als season.
-Love the way #13 AC bounced back from an interception and sack to start his season. Big numbers 28/42 368 yards and 4TDs. He's still got it.
-#18 Jamel Richardson 5 rec for 79 yards, could have been better. A couple of drops in the hands tonight
-#3 Tim Maypray with the 2nd longest MFG Return in Als history 122 yards for the TD. that's great news for a team that might have started to miss Larry Taylor.
-#19 S.J. Green with the catch of the Season already in OT on the 2-point conversion, you can see what the Jets liked in him. Just keep him out of the backfield on blocking assignments, he miss reads the blitzes.
-The Als Secondary gave up 478 yards and 5 TDs to Darian Durant. 1- They were missing Mark Estelle 2- The Riders probably have the best receiving core the Als will see this year 3-Darian Durant is in the Top 3 QBs in the CFL (see Calvillo and Ray)
-#17 Billy Parker took alot of chances. hit or miss. It was a miss tonight.
-#11 Chip Cox, looked good in coverage and added a sack and a forced fumble
-Not a good sign when your safety leads the team in Tackles (#20 Proulx with 6).
-The Als defensive line, looked gassed in the 3rd and 4th quarter, Trestman may want to work in a bigger rotation for some of his big names on the line.
-I think #85 Brian Bratton will have huge numbers this year.
-Dressler and Durant could have more completions together than Calvillo and Cahoon, this year.
-The Als O-Line will need at least 3 games to gel properly.
-Don't be shocked about Avon Cobourne's 10 carries, He'll get his touches, just not in a Wild West OT Shootout.
-Circle august 6th on your calendar, Riders in Montreal. I know Coach Trestman already has.
-The CFL is fun
-The CFL is smiling ear to ear with this being the game to debut on the NFL Network.
The Alouettes have 10 days to think about this loss, you know coach Trestman will have geared to pick up their 1st win of the season in Edmonton on Sunday july 11th
CFL Pick'em Win'em
We're going to have some fun here at MFG with our CFL Pick'em Win'em.
Myself along with some friends at The TEAM 990 will be posting their CFL Picks up for scrutiny on MFG.
We'll keep a running total through-out the year and the winner can claim MFG notoriety.
Here's Week 1
Sean Campbell- Sask, Cal, Win, BC
Mitch Gallo- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm
Nick Murdocco- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC
Shaun Starr- Mtl Cal, Ham, Edm
Moe Khan- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC
Crazy Pierre- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm
Conor McKenna- Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm
Jack Bedell- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm
Gary Whitaker-Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm
Calgary is the only Unanimous pick. Good Luck to all!
Myself along with some friends at The TEAM 990 will be posting their CFL Picks up for scrutiny on MFG.
We'll keep a running total through-out the year and the winner can claim MFG notoriety.
Here's Week 1
Sean Campbell- Sask, Cal, Win, BC
Mitch Gallo- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm
Nick Murdocco- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC
Shaun Starr- Mtl Cal, Ham, Edm
Moe Khan- Mtl, Cal, Win, BC
Crazy Pierre- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm
Conor McKenna- Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm
Jack Bedell- Mtl, Cal, Ham, Edm
Gary Whitaker-Mtl, Cal, Win, Edm
Calgary is the only Unanimous pick. Good Luck to all!
Canada Kick-Off 2010
The Montreal Alouettes defence of the 2009 Grey Cup Championship begins today with their grudge match against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. What can one expect from the 2010 version of Alouettes?
-Expect a healthy Anthony Calvillo to dominant the Passing Stats again this year.
-Expect a Healthy Avon Cobourne to gain over 1000 yards, Mostly in the 3rd and 4th Quarter when the Als have their big leads.
-Expect less sacks from the D-Line with an older Anwar Stewart & no more Keron Williams
-Expect more sacks from the Linebackers
-Expect more INTS, with Jerald Brown and Billy Parker add another year of experience.
-Expect to be impressed with CB Stanford Samuels
-Expect to see S.J. Green to play a big role in 5 receiver sets.
-Don't expect Anthony Calvillo not to get sacked. The O-Line will need a couple of games to smooth out communication
-Don't expect big returns every kick, Bratton and Maypray are quick, just not Taylor Quick
-Don't expect a .500 record for the home Opener in week 4. The Als will have tough times in Sask and B.C.
-Don't expect a 14 plus win season, the east is better. Toronto's bad, but they are better.
It's going to be a similar but interesting season for the Als, but how will they motivate themselves. They are still clearly the class of the East, but Hamilton is better and Winnipeg is still a huge question mark, but a with direction unlike under Mike Kelly. The Argos have a first step but are still a ways off.
In the West, much like last year it is a crap shoot. The Riders are poised to represent the West once again in the Grey Cup after their disappointing loss. The Eskimos want to make the jump to Cup in their hometown. The Lions picked up some potent free-agents in Williams, Davis Sanchez and Jamal Robertson and the Stamps are hard to put down because they have a guy like Henry Burris at the helm.
Nonetheless here are some fearless predictions:
East
Montreal 12-6
*Hamilton 10-8
Winnipeg 10-8
Toronto 4-14
West
Saskatchewan 10-8
*B.C. 9-9
Edmonton 9-9
Calgary 8-10
*win on tie-break
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