The Alouettes won the game (barely) 22-19 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday afternoon, thus Clinching the East division for the third straight year.
Here's this week's Alservations
-It was fun, as expected alot more defensive plays than I had envisioned.
-I've said it many times on MFG, I would take Stephen Jyles on my team anyday. It seems he's finding his QB groove at the wrong time of the season.
-With so much focus on John Bowman and Jermaine McElveen, sometimes people forget the ALouettes have Eric Wilson, he played a big role on Sunday
-AC mis-threw more balls than usual, however his bottom line was still impressive 25-37 271 yards and 2 tds
-Ben Cahoon TD spells relief for him and his fans, His last TD came in the Grey Cup in Calgary.
-Ramon Guzman is quietly becoming one of the Als best defensive players.
-Speaking of Best defensive players, Chip Cox's play at the end of the game to strip and recover is a perfect example why he should be up for Defensive player of the year in 2010 form the east.
-I think that Colt David experiment is over.
-Luc Brodeur Jourdain looks better at Centre than at Left guard
3 more games left in the season, only one home game, the Als get a chance to play their playoff opponent either Hamilton ot Toronto. How much will Coach Trestman show his opposition.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Should be Fun
The Bombers are in Montreal Today. They are the last team to beat The Alouettes with Anthony Calvillo under centre at home. Will it happen again?
I don't think so, however don't expect this game to be a walk for the Als.
The Blue Bombers are coming off an emotional victory over the Lions last monday and Stephen Jyles knows he has the support of his teammates behind hm as the starter. The Alouettes are one victory away form clinching the East and they still have Hamilton and a pair against Toronto left, so The division is in the bag.
The Als injuries may show more this week compared to last. Look for Paul LAPolice to line up Doug Brown up against Luc Brodeur-Jourdain and Andrew Woodruff, It should be an interesting match-up.
We've already seen the Bombers get to AC this year (see rib injury).
If the Als do run away with this one, that means Avon Cobourne will be running early and often and well.
I suspect the with October in full swing and November around the corner, Cobourne will be playing a bigger role for the Als.
Can't go against the Als at home, however it'll be tight and a fun gam eto watch
Als 38-36 over the Bombers
I don't think so, however don't expect this game to be a walk for the Als.
The Blue Bombers are coming off an emotional victory over the Lions last monday and Stephen Jyles knows he has the support of his teammates behind hm as the starter. The Alouettes are one victory away form clinching the East and they still have Hamilton and a pair against Toronto left, so The division is in the bag.
The Als injuries may show more this week compared to last. Look for Paul LAPolice to line up Doug Brown up against Luc Brodeur-Jourdain and Andrew Woodruff, It should be an interesting match-up.
We've already seen the Bombers get to AC this year (see rib injury).
If the Als do run away with this one, that means Avon Cobourne will be running early and often and well.
I suspect the with October in full swing and November around the corner, Cobourne will be playing a bigger role for the Als.
Can't go against the Als at home, however it'll be tight and a fun gam eto watch
Als 38-36 over the Bombers
Saturday, October 16, 2010
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 16
Mitch Gallo-4 Aces (35-21)- Tor, Edm, Mtl, Sask
Joey Alfieri- NHALL Tonight (34-22)-Ham, BC, Mtl, Sask
Gary Whitaker-Franchise (34-22)-Ham, BC, Mtl, Sask
Trex Griffin- Snack- (34-22)- Ham, BC, Win, Cal
Nick Murdocco-Franchise- (34-22)- Tor, Edm, Mtl, Sask
Conor McKenna- Playoff Push (33-23)- *Ham, Edm, Win, Cal
Shaun Starr- Mornings (32-24)- Tor, BC, Mtl, Sask
Crazy Pierre- He's Nuts (32-24)- Ham, BC, Mtl, Sask
Sean Campbell-Midday (32-24)- Ham, Edm, Mtl, Cal
Jack Bedell- ProPlayers 32-24)- Ham, Edm, Mtl, Sask
Moe Khan- Snack (31-25) -Ham, BC, Mtl, Cal
Cam E2- In front of Press Box (26-30)-Ham, Edm, Win, Sask
Joey Alfieri- NHALL Tonight (34-22)-Ham, BC, Mtl, Sask
Gary Whitaker-Franchise (34-22)-Ham, BC, Mtl, Sask
Trex Griffin- Snack- (34-22)- Ham, BC, Win, Cal
Nick Murdocco-Franchise- (34-22)- Tor, Edm, Mtl, Sask
Conor McKenna- Playoff Push (33-23)- *Ham, Edm, Win, Cal
Shaun Starr- Mornings (32-24)- Tor, BC, Mtl, Sask
Crazy Pierre- He's Nuts (32-24)- Ham, BC, Mtl, Sask
Sean Campbell-Midday (32-24)- Ham, Edm, Mtl, Cal
Jack Bedell- ProPlayers 32-24)- Ham, Edm, Mtl, Sask
Moe Khan- Snack (31-25) -Ham, BC, Mtl, Cal
Cam E2- In front of Press Box (26-30)-Ham, Edm, Win, Sask
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Giving Carter Credit
By Mitch Gallo
Montreal Alouette fullback Kerry Carter doesn’t always get the credit he deserves.
On the offensive side of the football, the run game goes to Avon Cobourne, the aerial attack goes to a plethora of receivers and the protection of quarterback Anthony Calvillo is credited to the offensive line.
“There are a lot of things that people don’t see out there, I try to take pride in everything that I do and blocking is something I’ve tried to improve on since I didn’t do it very much before I got here,” said Carter. “It’s something that I want to improve on every single week and every single day and I think that’s an important thing for me.”
Standing on Calvillo’s right side, is Carter, a Montreal Alouette since 2007 and has been a staple with coach Marc Trestman’s offense. With that said it has been a learning curve for Carter since he entered the Canadian football league.
“It’s just about getting out there and doing it because for me I played tailback my entire career so I never did any run blocking,” said Carter. “The learning curve for me is just coming up here and trying to see where I fit in and where I can contribute. It’s not the most glorified position, you don’t get to catch touchdown passes or make a lot of runs but your teammates appreciate what you do and that’s what’s most important to have the respect of your teammates and coaches.”
Not being in the spotlight and not getting praised isn’t something that Carter is used to. He’s spent time with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent as well as with the Washington Red Skins.
During his time playing college football at Stanford he saw the ball much more often. But still, Carter knows his role with the team and feels a sense of accomplishment helping out with the protection of his quarterback.
Although fans might not notice the small things that Carter brings to the field it doesn’t go unseen with his teammates.
“"Kerry Carter is one of those guys who's the unsung hero around here, hes a leader on the team and he does the little things that keep us working," said his partner in the backfield Avon Cobourne. "We're glad we have him, he's an asset and we all feel like when he does get the ball he makes plays."
Still, with all of the praise from the coaching staff and his colleagues the Alouette fullback would like to touch to ball more often and find his way into the end zone on occasion.
The management staff with the Alouettes did recognized the intangibles that Carter brings to the field and they signed him to a contract extension in February.
“I’m hard working, dedicated and focused individual who’s trying to get better on and off the field every day,” said Carter. “I’m a student of life and I do whatever it takes to improve, I take pride in my job and everything that I do.”
Montreal Alouette fullback Kerry Carter doesn’t always get the credit he deserves.
On the offensive side of the football, the run game goes to Avon Cobourne, the aerial attack goes to a plethora of receivers and the protection of quarterback Anthony Calvillo is credited to the offensive line.
“There are a lot of things that people don’t see out there, I try to take pride in everything that I do and blocking is something I’ve tried to improve on since I didn’t do it very much before I got here,” said Carter. “It’s something that I want to improve on every single week and every single day and I think that’s an important thing for me.”
Standing on Calvillo’s right side, is Carter, a Montreal Alouette since 2007 and has been a staple with coach Marc Trestman’s offense. With that said it has been a learning curve for Carter since he entered the Canadian football league.
“It’s just about getting out there and doing it because for me I played tailback my entire career so I never did any run blocking,” said Carter. “The learning curve for me is just coming up here and trying to see where I fit in and where I can contribute. It’s not the most glorified position, you don’t get to catch touchdown passes or make a lot of runs but your teammates appreciate what you do and that’s what’s most important to have the respect of your teammates and coaches.”
Not being in the spotlight and not getting praised isn’t something that Carter is used to. He’s spent time with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent as well as with the Washington Red Skins.
During his time playing college football at Stanford he saw the ball much more often. But still, Carter knows his role with the team and feels a sense of accomplishment helping out with the protection of his quarterback.
Although fans might not notice the small things that Carter brings to the field it doesn’t go unseen with his teammates.
“"Kerry Carter is one of those guys who's the unsung hero around here, hes a leader on the team and he does the little things that keep us working," said his partner in the backfield Avon Cobourne. "We're glad we have him, he's an asset and we all feel like when he does get the ball he makes plays."
Still, with all of the praise from the coaching staff and his colleagues the Alouette fullback would like to touch to ball more often and find his way into the end zone on occasion.
The management staff with the Alouettes did recognized the intangibles that Carter brings to the field and they signed him to a contract extension in February.
“I’m hard working, dedicated and focused individual who’s trying to get better on and off the field every day,” said Carter. “I’m a student of life and I do whatever it takes to improve, I take pride in my job and everything that I do.”
Monday, October 11, 2010
Post Game Alservations-CAHOOOOON
Well the Als were able to pull through with the big 46-19 home win against Calgary.
It's kinda funny how this game went down exactly how i thought it would, however I did not expect a 27 point differencial.
on to the Alservations...
-First thing is first congrats to Ben Cahoon on 1007 receptions in the CFL, the most all time.
-If you have never met Ben Cahoon, well your missing out on a great individual.
-If I were the referee I'd given Ben the first down on that play
-He was 100% embarrassed that they stopped the play to congratulate him.
-Cahoon said he felt some pressure because his family flew up for the occasion and didn't want them to wait another week.
-AC was happy it was he that threw to cahoon on the record breaking play, it was called a run play in the huddle.
-on to the game, 2 TDs in 33 seconds was the fastest Brian Bratton ever scored in his entire playing career
-Henry Burris look dis-interested, 4 turnovers on his own.
-I still think Burris has the goods to be a QB that can win the Grey Cup, but he'll have to put together 2 straight weeks of strong performances
-Ramon Guzman was the spark plug early on for the Als defence on the first series he stopped Joffrey Reynolds in his tracks and forced a intentional grounding penalty on Henry Burris
-Anwar Stewart was the spark plug the rest of the way, with two sacks and a forced fumble
-Billy Parker was alot stronger and was close to unbeatable this week.
-and Colt David is a great placekicker 6 for 6 on FGs, however his punting and kickoffs need alot of work.
Up next for the Als Winnipeg, Watch out, they are still alive in the play-off hunt
CFL Pick'em Win'em Week 15-results
ONly 3 3-1 records.
Sask made sure no one went perfect
Gallo sits alone atop, Jack and Gary move up.
Mitch Gallo-4 Aces (35-21)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, Win (3-1)
Joey Alfieri- NHALL Tonight (34-22)-Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Gary Whitaker-Franchise (34-22)-Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Trex Griffin- Snack- (34-22)- Ham, Sask, Cal, Win (2-2)
Conor McKenna- Playoff Push (33-23)- Ham, Sask, Cal, Win (2-2)
Nick Murdocco-Franchise- (34-22)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, Win (3-1)
Shaun Starr- Mornings (32-24)- Ham, Sask, Cal, BC (1-3)
Crazy Pierre- He's Nuts (32-24)- Edm, Sask, Mtl, BC (1-3)
Sean Campbell-Midday (32-24)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Jack Bedell- ProPlayers 32-24)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, Win (3-1)
Moe Khan- Snack (31-25) -Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Cam E2- In front of Press Box (26-30)-Edm, Sask, Mtl, BC (1-3)
Sask made sure no one went perfect
Gallo sits alone atop, Jack and Gary move up.
Mitch Gallo-4 Aces (35-21)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, Win (3-1)
Joey Alfieri- NHALL Tonight (34-22)-Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Gary Whitaker-Franchise (34-22)-Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Trex Griffin- Snack- (34-22)- Ham, Sask, Cal, Win (2-2)
Conor McKenna- Playoff Push (33-23)- Ham, Sask, Cal, Win (2-2)
Nick Murdocco-Franchise- (34-22)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, Win (3-1)
Shaun Starr- Mornings (32-24)- Ham, Sask, Cal, BC (1-3)
Crazy Pierre- He's Nuts (32-24)- Edm, Sask, Mtl, BC (1-3)
Sean Campbell-Midday (32-24)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Jack Bedell- ProPlayers 32-24)- Ham, Sask, Mtl, Win (3-1)
Moe Khan- Snack (31-25) -Ham, Sask, Mtl, BC (2-2)
Cam E2- In front of Press Box (26-30)-Edm, Sask, Mtl, BC (1-3)
Injuries Pile Up
The Alouettes prepare for their remathc against The Stampeders today and to go along with Damon Duval, Kerry Watkins and Paul Lambert, look for Etienne Boulay to be wathcing form the sidelines.
It'll be Colt David Kicking in place of Duval today.
Luc Brodeur-Jourdain at the Centre position.
Matt Proulx will play the bulk of snaps if not all at Safety today.
It's beautiful sunny crisp day in Montreal expect condition to be a non-factor.
Ben Cahoon is 4 catches away from history and Chip Cox is one tackle away as well. And Scott Flory is playing in his 200th game.
None of that matter sif the Als lose.
Despiut all the injuries, Expect Billy Parker and the Als defence to get to Henry Burris and AC to keep rolling at home.
Als Win 33-30 over the Stamps
It'll be Colt David Kicking in place of Duval today.
Luc Brodeur-Jourdain at the Centre position.
Matt Proulx will play the bulk of snaps if not all at Safety today.
It's beautiful sunny crisp day in Montreal expect condition to be a non-factor.
Ben Cahoon is 4 catches away from history and Chip Cox is one tackle away as well. And Scott Flory is playing in his 200th game.
None of that matter sif the Als lose.
Despiut all the injuries, Expect Billy Parker and the Als defence to get to Henry Burris and AC to keep rolling at home.
Als Win 33-30 over the Stamps
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