Post- Game Alservations: Put it in the Record books

Well it was going to happen for Anthony Calvillo sooner or later, he just decided on sooner. AC hit Eric Deslauriers in the 1st quarter to break the CFL's all-time TD mark as the Als trumped the Argos 40-17.

-This game wasn't all AC, RB Brandon Whitaker played a huge role with 27 touches and 214 total yards. The fact that Whitaker caught 11 passes means that the Argos DBs were doing their job.

-It did seem however, that Jim Barker did not implement a game plan for the one they call B-Whit. He showed a tremondous ammount of vision on numerous run plays finding not one or two holes but sometimes three.

-Back to AC, he's thrown 2 INTs this year, both started in the hands of his own receiver (Jamel Richardson and Eric Deslauriers).

-Chip Cox set a CFL record of his own with his 108 Fumble return. The previous mark was that of Ottawa Roughrider Al Washington in 1984 of 104 yards.

-Including special teams Chip Cox played 69 plays total in this game, He also had a pic and 7 tackles.

-Chad Kackert was washing dishes before the game and forgot to dry off his hands before playing, 2 fumbles at critical points in the game.

-Decent night for the Alouettes D line, 4, hurries, 4 hits and 2 sacks on Cleo Lemon.

-It was OL Scott Flory's 35th birthday, He was forced to play tackle when Josh Bourke got hurt. He hasn't done so since 2005. He prefers Guard as he was called for a holding penalty in the tackle position.

-Great to see Brandon London improve his game for the 3rd straight game. game 1: 1 reception, game 2: 3 receptions and game 3: 6 receptions. Anthony Calvillo is developing confidence with the wideout.

-What would have happened if Jamel Richardson and Kerry Watkins were in the line-up?

-It was a nice ceremony for Ben Cahoon, it is always great to see him in Montreal. But I have always believed if its a no-brainer to retire an athletes number, then there is no reason to wait. Just do it right away.

The Alouettes now have a long week of rest a recuperation as the host Saskatechewan next next Saunday evening a Percival Molson Stadium.

The Watch List- Keeping an Eye on History

The Montreal Alouettes host the Toronto Argonauts in an east division battle. With a Win the Als will be all alone in top spot as an Argos win would create a three-way tie with Winnipeg. Here's what to look for tonight.

- It's all about the Alouettes first series as Anthony Calvillo will break the tie with Damon Allen for top spot on the CFL all-time TD passing list. AC and Trestman would love to get it over with so they could just concentrate on football.

- If the Als aim for the endzone early on a bomb, look for SJ Green or Brandon London to be on the other end of it.

- If the Als march up the field and get into the Redzone, look for either Brandon Whitaker or Brian Bratton to notch the historic TD much like their last week TD receptions.

- #80 Eric Deslauriers will get his first start of the Season with the offense, He better catch the first few to him, or AC may never look at him for the rest of the game.

- The Alouettes Special teams coverage which has been an issue this year will have their hands full with former WR/KR Chad Owens. He may score the Only TD for the Boatmen.

- Look for Montreal's front four to concentrate a little more on Cleo Lemon than Chad Kackert. With no Cory Boyd it frees up for more pass rushing plays other then playing run defense against one of the leagues best.

- Don't Miss Ben Cahoon being honored at halftime, he deserves your attention, even though he doesn't want it.

-It's week 3, Dwight Anderson, Billy Parker or Mark Estelle would like to nab the Alouettes 1st INT of the season. It'll happen, give me Parker.

Prediction time: if you know me, You know I will not go against the Alouettes at home with Anthony Calvillo at the helm. I do not like the Argos Chances without Cory Boyd, their one true offensive star. The Argos defense will focus on Ac as he is missing some receivers. But I expect 5 plus receptions from Bratton, Green, Whitaker and London. Montreal 35, Toronto 15.

Winning Ways Continue

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.

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