Opening Lines/Chat Thread for Week 18

[Boris Karloff]

Fri Oct 28 Toronto @ Winnipeg -8.5 (49)
Sat Oct 29 Hamilton -4.5 @ Saskatchewan (50.5)
Sat Oct 29 Edmonton @ BC
Sun Oct 30 Calgary @ Montreal -5 (56)

I don't have the Vegas Opening Lines for the EDM @ BC game yet but The Greek has it at BC -4.5 (50)

[Boris Karloff]

Found this on the web:

"on a side note, there is talk of the bc-edm game being relocated in edmonton due to the labor strife at bc place. god let the grey cup game not return to edmonton too. I'm still cold from last year."

[Boris Karloff]

CFL on TSN Power Rankings:
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(Last updated: October 25)

[1] Winnipeg: Big win leads to big jump up the rankings
[2] Edmonton: Another win, another step closer to top spot
[3] B.C.: First loss in nine games means drop in rankings
[4] Montreal: After loss to Bombers, no longer tops in the East
[5] Calgary: Tate breathes new life into Stamps' offence
[6] Hamilton: Status quo despite blow-out win over Lions
[7] Toronto: Jyles seems to be finding his stride in Toronto
[8] Saskatchewan: The season can't end fast enough in Regina

[Boris Karloff]

I may have played too fast on SKN+

"The Saskatchewan Roughriders have shut down quarterback Darian Durant for the final two games of the season".

"Backup Ryan Dinwiddie will get the start Saturday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and third-stringer Cole Bergquist could also see action in the final two games as well".

Hopefully playing on the road helps out and the backups compete for jobs and W this one.

[Boris Karloff]

...and to make matters worse RIDERS SB FANTUZ, LB SIMPSON NOT PLAYING AGAIN THIS SEASON.

(Fantuz to become an unrestricted free agent after the season; Simpson sounds like he wants to play elsewhere next season).

Talk about dismantling a team!!!

They should have went for Kerry Joseph again...actually they should not have gotten rid of him in the first place.

So now that SKN+ pick looks like a sure loss...gotta find at least one good replacement...maybe an upset.

[JohnnyMapleLeaf]

Originally Posted by Boris Karloff

They should have went for Kerry Joseph again...actually they should not have gotten rid of him in the first place.

Before this years debacle, in the post Joesph era the Riders went to the Grey Cup in 2 of 3 years, and had a record of 32-21-1. Since Joesph left he has looked horrible in Toronto and Edmonton.

[Boris Karloff]

Originally Posted by JohnnyMapleLeaf

Before this years debacle, in the post Joesph era the Riders went to the Grey Cup in 2 of 3 years, and had a record of 32-21-1. Since Joesph left he has looked horrible in Toronto and Edmonton.

Kerry Joseph has a similar throwing stance in the pocket as Joe Paopao to throw deep. He had a few good games with the Ottawa Renegades especially vs Montreal. Toronto does not have the playbook for him. Edmonton only signed him as a backup (for the playoffs???) if I remember correctly--they had no intention of replacing him with Ricky Ray. I just find Joseph to be perfectly cut-up for Saskatchewan--they were an exciting team to watch with him at the helm...even if he wasn't consistent.

[Boris Karloff]

I just jumped on the Alouettes -4.5 with Toronto leading Winniepeg 24-6 at the half. I know what's running in the Alouettes players' head right now and I'm jumping on it as it will only get higher from hereon. Perfect spot for both O & D to show primed up for this one. Go Alzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!

[Ricky Tan]

I like your thinking, but Big Blue with a 2nd half come-back

[Boris Karloff]

Originally Posted by Ricky Tan

I like your thinking, but Big Blue with a 2nd half come-back

Scary all the way in to the final minute.

What a Treat for Hallowe'en Weekend!!!

[Boris Karloff]

I'm thinking BC for tonight and possibly OVER...

...I have my reasons.

Not going to blah, blah, blah much but (check this out Angelus) Chris Schultz is 22-44 on the "O/U"...I'm making a killing on this L2 months fading him but only if it fits a simple 1-2-3 point system. I think tonight he's right though on the OVER.

...if I do play I'll be back.

[riviera1992]

I picked the Under on that game.

[Boris Karloff]

Originally Posted by riviera1992

I picked the Under on that game.

you were right

lots of UNDERs lately