The local derby games of
Labour day weekend brought wins for the three home teams with Hamilton and
Calgary taking the lead in their Divisions and Saskatchewan finally taking
their first victory of the year. Expect more hard fought games next week when
they play return fixtures.
BC Lions 25 - 16 Montreal
Alouettes
After two wins on the road the Alouettes were a major disappointment on Thursday as BC Lions gained revenge for their home defeat of two weeks ago. In particular it was a bad night for Montreal's quarterback Tanner Marsh who was substituting for Rakeem Cato. In the first half he fumbled once and was intercepted twice, turnovers which led to 17 points for BC. To make matters worse he threw another interception to begin the third quarter which Eric Fraser ran back for a touchdown. The Montreal defence responded with a pick six of their own but any chance of a comeback was snuffed out as Marsh was intercepted twice more before the end.
The Lions night had started badly as Travis Lulay had to come off in the first quarter with a leg injury. Back up QB John Beck had a solid if unspectacular performance, he threw for 112 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He had plenty of support from running back Andrew Harris. 65 yards from 21 carries doesn't sound that good but he made a lot of first downs.
BC now have a 4&5 record, Montreal are 4&6. Since we've reached Labour Day we can start to look at post season prospects. As things stand, these two are in direct competition for the last play-off place.
Highlights
Congratulations to Montreal slotback Nik Lewis. An 18 yard reception during the 4th quarter was enough to move him into the top 10 all time list of career receiving yards.
After two wins on the road the Alouettes were a major disappointment on Thursday as BC Lions gained revenge for their home defeat of two weeks ago. In particular it was a bad night for Montreal's quarterback Tanner Marsh who was substituting for Rakeem Cato. In the first half he fumbled once and was intercepted twice, turnovers which led to 17 points for BC. To make matters worse he threw another interception to begin the third quarter which Eric Fraser ran back for a touchdown. The Montreal defence responded with a pick six of their own but any chance of a comeback was snuffed out as Marsh was intercepted twice more before the end.
The Lions night had started badly as Travis Lulay had to come off in the first quarter with a leg injury. Back up QB John Beck had a solid if unspectacular performance, he threw for 112 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He had plenty of support from running back Andrew Harris. 65 yards from 21 carries doesn't sound that good but he made a lot of first downs.
BC now have a 4&5 record, Montreal are 4&6. Since we've reached Labour Day we can start to look at post season prospects. As things stand, these two are in direct competition for the last play-off place.
Highlights
Congratulations to Montreal slotback Nik Lewis. An 18 yard reception during the 4th quarter was enough to move him into the top 10 all time list of career receiving yards.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19 -
37 Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Roughriders finally came good at Mosaic on Sunday as newly promoted head coach Bob Dyce's team saw off their age old Prairie rivals. It didn't start well for them though as a bad snap gave the ball to the Bombers 20 yards out and led to Brian Brohm scoring on a quarterback sneak. In the second quarter Saskatchewan had the wind at their backs and Nic Demski brought the scores level with a 60 yard punt return. All the scoring was going to the team with the wind and this continued through the third as the Riders stretched to a 12 point lead thanks to a Brett Smith 27 yard pass to Ryan Smith. Saskatchewan took control of the game in the fourth quarter as Brett Smith connected for a TD against the wind to Rob Bagg. Winnipeg pulled a score back through Cameron Marshall but the game was completed as Saskatchewan's Tyron Brackenridge ran a fumble back 22 yards.
Dyce has made several changes to the Riders, the most obvious is that running back Jerome Messam is back in favour. He contributed 107 yards to the offence. However, to go on to have any sort of a meaningful season they still need to prove that they can win outside of the fevered atmosphere of the big local derby against a Winnipeg team reduced to starting Brian Brohm at quarterback.
Highlights
The Roughriders finally came good at Mosaic on Sunday as newly promoted head coach Bob Dyce's team saw off their age old Prairie rivals. It didn't start well for them though as a bad snap gave the ball to the Bombers 20 yards out and led to Brian Brohm scoring on a quarterback sneak. In the second quarter Saskatchewan had the wind at their backs and Nic Demski brought the scores level with a 60 yard punt return. All the scoring was going to the team with the wind and this continued through the third as the Riders stretched to a 12 point lead thanks to a Brett Smith 27 yard pass to Ryan Smith. Saskatchewan took control of the game in the fourth quarter as Brett Smith connected for a TD against the wind to Rob Bagg. Winnipeg pulled a score back through Cameron Marshall but the game was completed as Saskatchewan's Tyron Brackenridge ran a fumble back 22 yards.
Dyce has made several changes to the Riders, the most obvious is that running back Jerome Messam is back in favour. He contributed 107 yards to the offence. However, to go on to have any sort of a meaningful season they still need to prove that they can win outside of the fevered atmosphere of the big local derby against a Winnipeg team reduced to starting Brian Brohm at quarterback.
Highlights
Toronto Argonauts 12 - 42
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Whatever sorcery it was that Montreal Alouettes used to upset the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton last week, it had worn off by the time Toronto came into town for the 45th Labour Day Classic. The Argonauts actually opened the scoring with a single scored on a Swayze Waters punt, but by half time they were losing by 27-1. The Tiger-Cats had scored on every possession, Zach Collaros had already thrown for 288 yards and touchdowns to Terrence Toliver, Tiquan Underwood and Terrell Sinkfield. It looked too easy, Hamilton receivers were continually finding open space while on defence their secondary never gave the Argos a free yard. The atmosphere of the big game was getting to players and penalties after fighting broke out, followed by a Collaros fumble finally gave the Argos field position which they could convert into a touchdown. Vidal Hazelton made the catch. However the Ticats ran in two more TDs late in the fourth to complete the rout and take a lead in the East Division table.
Highlights
Whatever sorcery it was that Montreal Alouettes used to upset the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton last week, it had worn off by the time Toronto came into town for the 45th Labour Day Classic. The Argonauts actually opened the scoring with a single scored on a Swayze Waters punt, but by half time they were losing by 27-1. The Tiger-Cats had scored on every possession, Zach Collaros had already thrown for 288 yards and touchdowns to Terrence Toliver, Tiquan Underwood and Terrell Sinkfield. It looked too easy, Hamilton receivers were continually finding open space while on defence their secondary never gave the Argos a free yard. The atmosphere of the big game was getting to players and penalties after fighting broke out, followed by a Collaros fumble finally gave the Argos field position which they could convert into a touchdown. Vidal Hazelton made the catch. However the Ticats ran in two more TDs late in the fourth to complete the rout and take a lead in the East Division table.
Highlights
Edmonton Eskimos 7 - 16
Calgary Stampeders
The Stampeders won the Battle of Alberta for the 12th straight time thanks to the only touchdown of the game, scored just before half time on a Bo Levi Mitchell pass to Greg Wilson. This was a game with defences firmly on top, particularly Calgary's. James Franklin was making only his second start at quarterback for the Eskimos and he was kept very much under control. Edmonton made a change for the fourth quarter as Mike Reilly replaced Franklin and for a while it looked like it might make a great story. Reilly was only reactivated from injured reserve this week after suffering a torn posterior cruciate ligament in Week 1 and hadn't been expected to play. There was breath held every time he scrambled but he immediately started to connect with Adarius Bowman and create problems for Calgary. His first drive resulted in a field goal to bring the Esks within reach of the lead but in the end he couldn't quite put a drive together to make the difference. Finally a 45 yard Stampeders field goal by Rene Paredes completed the scoring and ensured they won.
Highlights
The Stampeders won the Battle of Alberta for the 12th straight time thanks to the only touchdown of the game, scored just before half time on a Bo Levi Mitchell pass to Greg Wilson. This was a game with defences firmly on top, particularly Calgary's. James Franklin was making only his second start at quarterback for the Eskimos and he was kept very much under control. Edmonton made a change for the fourth quarter as Mike Reilly replaced Franklin and for a while it looked like it might make a great story. Reilly was only reactivated from injured reserve this week after suffering a torn posterior cruciate ligament in Week 1 and hadn't been expected to play. There was breath held every time he scrambled but he immediately started to connect with Adarius Bowman and create problems for Calgary. His first drive resulted in a field goal to bring the Esks within reach of the lead but in the end he couldn't quite put a drive together to make the difference. Finally a 45 yard Stampeders field goal by Rene Paredes completed the scoring and ensured they won.
Highlights
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