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CFL Week 9 preview and predictions

Chris Powell • August 26, 2010 • Comments (0)

Well, it’s Week 9 in the CFL and the East Division gets a bye week this week.

First and foremost, neither of last weeks games were really exciting and unfortunately this weeks games won’t be either. Oh, there may be a lot of scoring, but I don’t see a field goal shootout like we saw last week in Toronto. Instead, we have two David versus Goliath match-ups with the two worst teams in the league taking on two of the best.

A few notes from Week 8

The good

The Eskimos and Lions were undefeated over the weekend.
Hamilton finally beat a team other than Winnipeg.
Even without Anthony Calvillo, the Alouettes mopped the floor with the Bombers.
DeAndra’ Cobb continues to improve for Hamilton.

The bad

Although undefeated, the Eskimos and Lions still haven’t won anymore games.
Either Winnipeg, Edmonton or British Columbia will make the playoffs.
The crowd in Toronto is increasing slowly.

The ugly

The Eskimos and Lions have to resume play this week.
Having to sit through two bye weeks.
The Alouettes season if Calvillo remains injured.
Winnipeg’s season regardless of who stays healthy.

Players of the week

Offence: Brandon Whitaker (Running Back, Montreal) – 11 rushes, 74 yards, two touchdowns; five receptions and 44 yards
Defence: Chip Cox (Linebacker, Montreal) – Nine tackles and one sack
Special Teams: Jovon Johnson (Defensive Back, Winnipeg) – Six punt returns, 105 yards and one touchdown.

Now… on to Week 9!

Fri Aug 27			AT
Breakdown: Chris: There isn’t much that can be said about this game, one of the best teams in the league pays a visit to one of the worst. Jonathan: British Columbia sucks. Scott: This week is a week where both games could easily see a wounded dog jump back and bite. The only problem is that everyone had a week off so most bumps and bruises and a lot of injuries have time to heal. B.C. is at home and getting some players back, including Printers and Rasouli. It will help, but the Lions have a few more issues than that, and even though the Lions may make it close, I still think that a rested Stampeders team will have enough to fight back should the Lions come out strong and take a lead. Calgary 35-29 Brandon: Blub Blub
Chris	Brandon	Dalen	GizzieWillie	Jonathan	Scott	Chase

Sat Aug 28			AT
Breakdown: Chris: Um… ditto. Jonathan: Edmonton sucks. Scott: My gut has been telling me this could be the upset, but I don’t think they’re quite ready yet. The Eskimos have made some changes, and although Ricky Ray is back, I just don’t think the Eskimos have enough without Fred Stamps to take down the Roughriders. The Riders defence has been playing better and their offence isn’t about to be shutout by the Eskies D. Saskatchewan 32-20 Brandon: Blub Blub
Chris	Brandon	Dalen	GizzieWillie	Jonathan	Scott	Chase

Bye:

Results
Chris	Brandon	Dalen	GizzieWillie	Jonathan	Scott	Chase
1-1	1-1	0-2	2-0	1-1	1-1	1-1
22-10	16-12	19-13	15-17	21-11	18-14	12-10