Both teams are 2-3, and each one needs a win to bring them back to 500. Maier played well for the Stamps last week, passing for 315 yards in a walk-off win thanks to a Paredes field goal. The Redblacks had a huge comeback win last week, coming back from a 19 point deficit in the 4th quarter to win it in a thrilling overtime victory. Crum, in his first CFL start, was a huge factor.

Lots of story lines in this one. Who is going to take this one?

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    11 months ago

    That was a beaut of a game… glad they picked this one up on CBS down in the US for us expats.

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    Excellent drive by Ottawa, but they have to settle for a field goal.

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    11 months ago

    Well, that was a quick answer by Calgary! Nice touchdown after a great pass by Maier and a better catch by Barnes.

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    11 months ago

    Great 1st Q! As a neutral observer, I like a close game! From my eye test of this game, Stamps have the better O, but Redblacks have the better D

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    11 months ago

    A good first half of football, and a very close game. Still anybody’s game.

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    11 months ago

    Stamps must be listening to this thread and noted the suggestion to tidy up their passing, because they have so far this quarter :)

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    11 months ago

    Great pass to Michel for the go-ahead TD, and great back-and-forth game!

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    11 months ago

    That blocked punt could be a game breaker. We’ll see what they do with it.

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    A mistake by Maier, and a great pick six by Dandridge for Ottawa.

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      Yeah, that was sweet! About passing defenders, like there for instance, how do they know when to put their hands on the receiver (if the QB isn’t in their sightline)? Are they watching the receiver’s body language mostly?

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        Some handfighting is tolerated, but anything other than that is interference and a flag. Yeah, they watch the receiver, especially their body language and eyes. When the receiver’s eyes get big and their hands go out, they know the ball is there.

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    11 months ago

    Turnovers look like an issue for Calgary so far.

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      11 months ago

      Two turnovers lead to two touchdowns for Ottawa, and against the Stamps. Stamps better clean it up!

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        For sure! Some points on the board wouldn’t hurt the Stamps either. Otherwise, it feels like Ottawa’s going to pull away