Comments on: CFL Week 6 power rankings

By: Jonathan Hamelin, Ed

Jonathan Hamelin, Ed — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:34:48 +0000

I knew you'd appreciate the ranking Scott……

I at first didn't plan to move Saskatchewan up and bump Calgary down. I think it is because they barely won against two struggling teams. Then again, as you mentioned, the Riders showing potential doesn't really mean much. However, when you play that good against Montreal, I think it means your team is moving in the right direction.

But hey, these obviously aren't official rankings and are my opinion. Not everyone is going to agree with power rankings.

By: Scott Fitzsimmons

Scott Fitzsimmons — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:10:50 +0000

Oh Jonathan…. You make me smile. I'll be the first non-Rider fan to defend them, but they aren't quite the team you think they are. Potential doesn't count for anything unless its actually done. I will admit that they were hosed on a couple of calls in that game, but neither Montreal or Saskatchewan looked good in that game. It wasn't an enjoyable game to watch. Neither was the Calgary game for that matter, but they are doing what it takes to win. I personally think they are lacking emotion becuase these teams aren't giving a huge challenge. The only challenging game so far was Saskatchewan. The first half was tied, and Calgary knew they had to give more to beat them. They picked it up, and ended up winning big. Calgary doesn't get a challenge really until they come to Saskatchewan in September. (Unless BC Picks up their game.) They do what needs to be done, and although it's risky, and they got bit against Toronto, as long as they keep winning, thats what matters.

By: brandon marsdin

brandon marsdin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:05:30 +0000

homerism, i can say that as a fan of neither team that you are being a homer putting saskatchewan above calgary, you can't bump a team up after a loss.

if you do that you might as well put hamilton above toronto since they had a better margin of victory and better stats.

I think Hamilton and Saskatchewan are in a similar situation a lot of talent and they should be in the top3 in the league, but, they seem to be struggling, hamilton more so than saskatchewan.

but, toronto is going to come back down to earth and hit rock bottom. I mean really BC still has pretty decent defence which is why they hang in on games.

By: Jonathan Hamelin, Ed

Jonathan Hamelin, Ed — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:27:12 +0000

I mean bumped Saskatchewan up.

By: Jonathan Hamelin, Ed

Jonathan Hamelin, Ed — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:26:54 +0000

Which is why Calgary has been ranked two for a couple of weeks now. However, two mediocre wins in a row, combined with Saskatchewan's impressive outing in Montreal just bumped Montreal up. I think Calgary and Saskatchewan are basically even though and Calgary could even be bumped higher.

By: Gizzie Willie

Gizzie Willie — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:04:52 +0000

A little home team bias Jon? Saskatchewan has lost to Calgary this year and the Stampeders not only have a better record, but better team stats. Hate to admit it, but Calgary should be the number two team in the league.