The Montreal Alouettes look to stay within reach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers atop the East Division as The Blue and Gold beat the Ti-Cats last night. The Als are in Calgary today for a big battle after the bye week. Here's what to watch.
-Perry Floyd will be making his Montreal debut at the KR postition as Tim Maypray is still recovering from his ankle injury. I'm sure Coach Trestman will have ashort lease when it comes to fumbles. If it becomes an issue look for Brian Bratton and brandon Whitaker to start receiving kicks.
-Diamond Ferri's agressiveness will be missed, but Greg Laybourn enthusiam should be able to fill the void as he'll make his Als debut at Linebacker.
-Jermaine McElveen is still not ready to go with his knee but JP Bekasiak is healthy and another canadian returns to the line-up. The pass attack will be lead by Moton Hopkins and John Bowman as they are thriving to get to Henry Burris.
-Ont the road it'll be vital to get Whitaker his touches early so that the Stampeders blitzes will have to watch #2 throughout the game.
-That Blitz will want to occupy Whitaker in blocking and not allow him to get into the flats for a pass reception. Whitaker has become Calvillo's safety.
-Calvillo had 10 TD passes in the first 3 weeks, he only has 4 in his last 4 weeks.
-The Als DB's will be tested on their tackling ability today, especially with Nik Lewis. He's tough and strong and hard to bring down.
-it'll be warm and pretty much no wind in calgary look for points to be put up on the board.
As for predictions, I'll go with the hometown cowboys in the Stamps as they have already lost 2 at McMahon Stadium. But I expect close and fun ballgame with the over 42-38 Calgary.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The Watch List: Marquee Match-Up
The Alouettes return home to face top team in the west the Edmonton Eskimoes. Here is what to watch in tonights game.
-RB Jerome Messum should see a lot carries early on, Kavis Reed will want the Als to concentrate on the run game to give Ricky Ray more time in the pocket later in the game.
-To counter the Als injuries on the Defensive Line (McElveen and Bekasiak), look for Ferri and Emry to get more blitzes than normal.
-John Bowman had 4 sacks in his first 3 games, none in the last 3 weeks. He is too good not to hit Ray at least once tonight.
-Look for shorter and quicker passes form Ray throughout the game as Fred Stamps and Adarius Bowman will not play. Marcus Henry will see more balls. Take the over of 6 balls to Jason Barnes at slotback.
-For the Als, success goes through Brandon Whitaker, he’ll need to catch 3-5 balls to go with over ten carries for an Alouette win.
-Anthony Calvillo only has 2 TD passes in his last 3 games. He’ll have at least 2 tonight.
-If Damon Duval misses just 1 FG, he will hear it from the Alouette faithful.
Here are some interesting numbers heading into tonights game, The Eskimoes have lost their last 3 games at Percival Molson Stadium. The average margin of victory for Montreal has been 29 points. Montreal also holds a 10 point playoff win over Edmonton at the Olympic Stadium in 2008.
The spread is 6 and a half, so it is tempting to take the Alouettes by a TD. But I like the way that Kavis Reed has his team thinking let alone playing. In an exciting tight game I’ll take the Alouettes by a late Sean Whyte FG 38-36.
-RB Jerome Messum should see a lot carries early on, Kavis Reed will want the Als to concentrate on the run game to give Ricky Ray more time in the pocket later in the game.
-To counter the Als injuries on the Defensive Line (McElveen and Bekasiak), look for Ferri and Emry to get more blitzes than normal.
-John Bowman had 4 sacks in his first 3 games, none in the last 3 weeks. He is too good not to hit Ray at least once tonight.
-Look for shorter and quicker passes form Ray throughout the game as Fred Stamps and Adarius Bowman will not play. Marcus Henry will see more balls. Take the over of 6 balls to Jason Barnes at slotback.
-For the Als, success goes through Brandon Whitaker, he’ll need to catch 3-5 balls to go with over ten carries for an Alouette win.
-Anthony Calvillo only has 2 TD passes in his last 3 games. He’ll have at least 2 tonight.
-If Damon Duval misses just 1 FG, he will hear it from the Alouette faithful.
Here are some interesting numbers heading into tonights game, The Eskimoes have lost their last 3 games at Percival Molson Stadium. The average margin of victory for Montreal has been 29 points. Montreal also holds a 10 point playoff win over Edmonton at the Olympic Stadium in 2008.
The spread is 6 and a half, so it is tempting to take the Alouettes by a TD. But I like the way that Kavis Reed has his team thinking let alone playing. In an exciting tight game I’ll take the Alouettes by a late Sean Whyte FG 38-36.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Watch List: AC vs AC
The Montreal Alouettes head into Hamilton to face Avon Cobourne for the first time. Cobourne will want to impress his former mates as the Tiger-Cats look for their 3rd win in a row.
Montreal will have their own AC in the line-up, as Calvillo is good to go after leaving last week with blurred vision.
Sorry for no Watch List last week, but alas it is back for week 5
-Look for AC to find Kerry Watkins within his first 3 throws.
-Brandon Whitaker will be used more this week, as he was stuck in the backfield helping Jeraill McCuller block for the most part last week against Saskatchewan.
-Brandon London may see less balls thrown his way but he still remains a threat downfield. So look for any throws his way 20plus yards.
-Avon Cobourne will at some point in this game will be jawing with Shea Emry
-Kevin Glenn will look to go deep down the middle with Jeff Hecht starting at Safety in place of Etienne Boulay. Marcel Bellefeuille will be testing him early.
-Dwight Anderson and Billy Parker will have their hands full with rookie WR Chris Williams he has looked great in the 1st few weeks.
Prediction time, The Alouettes dont lose twice in a row that often. It is on the road so I expect this to stay close. Big games from Calvillo and Whitaker will carry the team. Montreal 30, Hamilton 28.
Montreal will have their own AC in the line-up, as Calvillo is good to go after leaving last week with blurred vision.
Sorry for no Watch List last week, but alas it is back for week 5
-Look for AC to find Kerry Watkins within his first 3 throws.
-Brandon Whitaker will be used more this week, as he was stuck in the backfield helping Jeraill McCuller block for the most part last week against Saskatchewan.
-Brandon London may see less balls thrown his way but he still remains a threat downfield. So look for any throws his way 20plus yards.
-Avon Cobourne will at some point in this game will be jawing with Shea Emry
-Kevin Glenn will look to go deep down the middle with Jeff Hecht starting at Safety in place of Etienne Boulay. Marcel Bellefeuille will be testing him early.
-Dwight Anderson and Billy Parker will have their hands full with rookie WR Chris Williams he has looked great in the 1st few weeks.
Prediction time, The Alouettes dont lose twice in a row that often. It is on the road so I expect this to stay close. Big games from Calvillo and Whitaker will carry the team. Montreal 30, Hamilton 28.
Friday, July 15, 2011
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.
- 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.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Rematch Watch List
Week two for the Alouettes is an afternoon Grey Cup rematch with the Saskatechwan Roughriders. As per usual there is alot to focus on.
-Marc Trestman is 6-2 against The Riders with Ken Miller as Head Coach, letès see how Greg Marshall prepares for the Alouettes.
-The Riders DBs had a tough time with Eskimoe tall WRs Bowman and Barnes in week one. It only gets tougher with Jamel Richardson and SJ Green
-The Riders gave up 42 points and 294 yards in the air as the could get any sustained pressure on Ricky Ray. Anthony Calvillo doesn't need time but if you give it to him then he'll rip the DBs apart.
-Wes Cates will be tough to defend and should get upwards of 20 touches between receiving and running. The Riders don't have the depth at WR like they have seen in years past.
-De'Audra Dix returns to the Als as a starter, how long will it last? if there are any more injuries on to the DBs they'll really have to search for replacements.
-Can Brandon Whitaker bring his A game on the road. The Als only have 1 win in 3 years when visiting Regina.
Prediction time.
I like the Als, pretty much on the basis of how the Riders played against Edmonton last week. If I didn't watch the game I'd probably pick Saskatechwan at home as they have not lost more than 3 games at Mosiac Staidium in any of their last 5 seasons.
The Als DBs will be tested and I'd probably go with the over.
Alouettes 42, Roughriders 37
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Watch List: BC vs Montreal
Game one is finally here and finally there will be real football to talk about. Time to look forward and focus on the in-game play.
The Watch-List is a series of pre-game notes for the upcoming game. A football game is a wonderfully complicated game and certain games there will be things that I will be looking at/for throughout the game at hand
Montreal vs BC
Campbell’s Watch list:
-Brandon Whitaker’s pass protection, I don’t expect Whitaker to get anymore than 10 carries barring a blow-out. Let’s see how he reads BC’s defense for 60 minutes.
-Alouette route running, SJ Green in the slot, and newcomers Brandon London and Dallas Baker will be the focal points. Will they zig left instead of right? Will they be able to read AC’s hot reads as quickly as Ben did?
-Travis Lulay, Wally Buono Loves him, should say enough, Theis could be a name that will be in the CFL for a long time. It’s his first season as a full-time starter, can he make the most of it. He’ll need to show experience because without Geroy Simon there isn’t any on the WR core.
-Billy Parker and Dwight Anderson, it’s new position for Parker on the outside and it’s the first real long look at Anderson for Alouette fans.
Final Score:
Montreal 37, BC 34.
I really like BC this year, but I liked them last season, so who knows. However, the Alouettes are the Champs for a reason, mainly is that they win at home. They were 7-2 at Percival Molson Stadium last season and both losses Anthony Calvillo did not play. Look for 80-90 total yards for Whitaker and a great day from Alouette receivers. For BC Lulay may struggle in the passing game with his young receivers but Jamal Robertson may be able to run a little tonight, maybe for a couple of TDs. We will also see how the Alouettes special teams have adjusted since their weak performance in Hamilton last week.
Enjoy the game.
The Watch-List is a series of pre-game notes for the upcoming game. A football game is a wonderfully complicated game and certain games there will be things that I will be looking at/for throughout the game at hand
Montreal vs BC
Campbell’s Watch list:
-Brandon Whitaker’s pass protection, I don’t expect Whitaker to get anymore than 10 carries barring a blow-out. Let’s see how he reads BC’s defense for 60 minutes.
-Alouette route running, SJ Green in the slot, and newcomers Brandon London and Dallas Baker will be the focal points. Will they zig left instead of right? Will they be able to read AC’s hot reads as quickly as Ben did?
-Travis Lulay, Wally Buono Loves him, should say enough, Theis could be a name that will be in the CFL for a long time. It’s his first season as a full-time starter, can he make the most of it. He’ll need to show experience because without Geroy Simon there isn’t any on the WR core.
-Billy Parker and Dwight Anderson, it’s new position for Parker on the outside and it’s the first real long look at Anderson for Alouette fans.
Final Score:
Montreal 37, BC 34.
I really like BC this year, but I liked them last season, so who knows. However, the Alouettes are the Champs for a reason, mainly is that they win at home. They were 7-2 at Percival Molson Stadium last season and both losses Anthony Calvillo did not play. Look for 80-90 total yards for Whitaker and a great day from Alouette receivers. For BC Lulay may struggle in the passing game with his young receivers but Jamal Robertson may be able to run a little tonight, maybe for a couple of TDs. We will also see how the Alouettes special teams have adjusted since their weak performance in Hamilton last week.
Enjoy the game.
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