Practice Sept 17

[zbest]

@"TomKat (riderfans.com)"

Practice looked crisper today. The receivers we have can catch, the problem seesm to be getting open but with playing/practice time this will improve. Nicolson continues to impress. Highlight of the week was a CG one hander in full stride from Bishop. This was not a floater but a beebee from Bishop that Cory smothered, it was beautiful. Cory seemed to find an extra gear today, he was just flying.
Injuries, Chunky looks better he should be ready to play. Hughes and Flick will be pissed if they can’t play, they look ready and they both took second team reps. MD was running the ladder on the sidelines, running routes, this just amazed me. No limp at all. Chick has no cast, he was showing Geno and ODay how he could flex his hand, interesting. Childs was not dressed and it looks like he may be out. Foord was taking 95% of the reps at tb as Cates was given more rest time. Cates was dressed but not doing alot.
Oline had Geno at tackle and Morley taking his spot. Don’t know if January is hurt.
99 wasn’t around today but an addition on the sidelines was Patrick Thibeault. Bowman wasn’t around.

It was good today, team attitude is great. Another wonderful day at Mosaic.

@"TomKat"

(Fantuz) wasn’t out today or yesterday but I expect him soon if you go by Hughes and Flick. Mitchell has been out running as well and they all had the same injury.

I forgot to add that DD was second string again and he looked better than yesterday, much better.

@"bbcoach"

Morgan went down in a collision with another back. He was hurt and taken to the side lines but did not appear to be too serious… I was there for about 1/2 hr after the collision and did not see him return to the field though…

@"bbcoach"

Saw (Foord) getting the ball a lot in the running backs practice and defense was really working him…stabbing at the ball trying to dislodge it during every carry. Was Stu having troubles hanging on to the ball at some point??? D seemed to be doing this only on his carries…

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[neilca]

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[Artie-Lange]

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[zbest]

@"rider rumblings"

It turned out to be an eventful day at Wednesday’s Riders practice.
It didn’t appear to be headed that way until cornerback Omarr Morgan and linebacker Sean Lucas collided during a passing drill. Lucas remained on the turf for a five-count after the collision, which echoed throughout Mosaic Stadium. Morgan lay face-down on the turf for more than a minute before being tended to by the Riders’ medical personnel.
Morgan was helped to the Riders bench, where he sat with his head in his hands. He pointed to his head when asked how he was by teammates. Morgan finally slipped his helmet back on but didn’t take part in the remainder of practice.
He also declined an interview with Global TV because he was a “little loopy.? Riders head coach Ken Miller wasn’t aware of the collision and didn’t have an update during his traditional media scrums. We’ll keep an eye on that for further developments.

[Billy_Soup]

Let's hope that Morgan is ok. In my opinion he has been our best DB this year. Debatable of course, but that's my opinion

[zbest]

@"rider rumblings"

Recently arrived Jimmy Farris was expected to start Saturday in place of Vincent Marshall, who is nursing a calf injury. Guess what? Farris pulled up lame with a heel injury late in Wednesday’s practice and is now doubtful for the Roughriders’ game against the host B.C. Lions.

Dressler, Childs, Walker as Imports?
Or does DJ get back on first team?

[Billy_Soup]

don't think dj is ready yet.

[zbest]

I'll take an 80% DJ over a 110% Childs any day.

We'll see what happens in practice and who takes 1st team reps.

We could always use more canadians at reciever ( Nicolson, Bagg, Grant, Palmer ) Beef up the O-Line with imports.

[Billy_Soup]

I'll take a 100% Flick in 2-4 weeks over an 80% flick tomorrow anyday. We need these guys in October November, not in September.