CFL early pick-week 5

everyman · Jul 27, 2009

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HinesWard86 · Jul 27, 2009

every,

Do you think they have turned the corner with Richie Hall? He has made some mind boggling decisions this year, like seemingly trying to turn Edmonton into a running team and continuing to play Whitlock over McCarty when it is clear who the better back is.

I think Edmonton is the second best team in the West with a decent coach, but I still am not confident in Richie Hall. Add to the fact that he is supposed to be a defensive guru and their defense is giving up more ppg than anyone and I find it hard to pull the trigger on the Eskies here.

BOL to you

everyman · Jul 27, 2009

Geez, for a second there I thought you were gonna jump on me for illegal teasers or something...

I guess the jury's still out on Hall. But it was reasonable imo to try and establish a running presence with Lumsden and a great Canadian back-up. It's tough with the ratio to start a Canadian as RB unless you have a Canadian back-up. The injury to Lumsden really hurt their plans. Having limited imports it makes it difficult to have one as a back-up RB so they will be hoping that Whitlock can be the guy. If he ever stops fumbling he may be. If their offense can settle down, limit the TO's, grind the clock a bit the defense should look better.
I don't think they've turned the corner yet because their O-Line is a bit soft. But I feel this is a great spot for them.

But ya, I can understand your reluctance. but the trigger is fully pulled here.
Good luck and thanks for the feed back.

HPark1 · Jul 27, 2009

Agree with this one, catching a good line due to early season records.

No doubt Montreal is a very nice team this year but Edmonton isn't as far behind as early results have indicated. At home coming off an excellent come form behind victory I'd expect a very close game, almost a toss up imo.

HinesWard86 · Jul 28, 2009

I'd agree HPark and everyman, if it was a coach other than Richie Hall. Normally would like Edmonton in a spot like this but since their coach has been a buffoon so far, I can't pull the trigger myself.

BOL to you both

everyman · Jul 28, 2009

wow...never thought I'd say it...but almost too hot to golf...hot and smoky...but if any of you BC guys want to play a beautiful tough course...Tobiano out by Kamloops...really beautiful. sort of a British open course in a way...open on the cliffs with a wind off the lake. Pretty impressive.

So the line has gone to 6.5. I'll bite for more. Can't imagine it going higher. This is the equivalent to a 12-13 s if game was in Montreal. Pretty excessive in my mind.

Coaster · Jul 29, 2009

everyman said:
wow...never thought I'd say it...but almost too hot to golf...hot and smoky...but if any of you BC guys want to play a beautiful tough course...Tobiano out by Kamloops...really beautiful. sort of a British open course in a way...open on the cliffs with a wind off the lake. Pretty impressive.

So the line has gone to 6.5. I'll bite for more. Can't imagine it going higher. This is the equivalent to a 12-13 s if game was in Montreal. Pretty excessive in my mind.

Couldn't agree more. What ya shoot??
Played today in a cooker.......7AM start in Burnaby(Riverway) and 24C to start......got really HOT
Standard 97 ........ 56 front 41 back.....my usual 18 hole nut job

everyman · Jul 29, 2009

With this annual motor home golf journey we have 4 rules:

-no cell phones on the course under punishment of banishment.
-computer use limited to 1 hour per day-try to stay on fun sites as oppossed to work
-1 mulligan per 18 holes-who says you can't bend the rules
-no whining-easier said than done with 4 hungover guys

So I had a mulligan aided 86. Getting ready for Talking Rock by Chase as I write. Early start, stay out of heat, swim, beer by noon. Salmon Arm Golf Course (maybe my favorite course in BC) on Thursday.