Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes: June 22, 2011
After only four days since the last gameday for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, it is gameday for them again. It may be only be a preseason game, but it's an actual game that we can discuss as it is happening. So if you want to post about what happens during the game as it happens, this is the thread for that. So here we go again.
WHAT – Tiger-Cats Gameday: Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes.
WHO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Montreal Alouettes.
WHY – To find out which players on each team will be more likely to make their teams, and to see which players will succeed in trying to make an impression.
WHERE - Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario.
WHEN - Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
HOW - Radio: CHML (900 kHz AM) or Y108 (107.9 MHz FM) broadcasting from Hamilton.
Television: TSN.
Internet: Visit http://www.900chml.com and click the “listen live? link, or simply click here to listen to CHML now.
Click here to view CFL.ca's live scoreboard for recent games. You can click the link to view this game's scoreboard whenever it becomes available, which will likely be just after the opening kickoff.
Click here for the Tiger-Cats depth chart.
Click here to view Drew Edwards' blog. He might be keeping his blog updated during the game.
Click here for an interesting article on those competing for the final roster spots.
Click here for tonight's weather forecast. At the time I'm posting this, there is a 60% probability of precipitation this evening and southeast winds of 10 km/h are expected. There is a chance of thundershowers, and 2-4 mm of rain are expected. And at time this was posted, it was expected that the temperature will be about 22 degrees Celsius, but it's expected to feel like it's 30 degrees. Anyway, those going to the game might want to refer to this article: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Trash-Bag-Poncho
The first preseason game did not go quite as well as some of us wanted it to, but certain players who are reasons the team lost are not on the roster anymore. Here in the second preseason game, we'll see more of the starters, and it has been said that Glenn and other starters are expected to play at least one half in this article that you can click here to read. The rivalry between the Ticats and Als could be more interesting this year with Cobourne being here, and DeAngelis being with the Als (and I can already imagine the heckling he'll get at IWS this time.) However, the players may be playing against the Larks, but some will actually be competing with their teammates for the final spots on the roster. This game might not count in the standings, but for the players whose roster spots are on the line, this game matters very much to them. Four days ago (less than 100 hours ago in fact) offensive tackle Jason Thomas took an unnecessary roughness penalty, was pulled from the game, and never played for the team again according to what was said here. There are moments such as these that can make or break these players' chances of making the team. And there will be moments like these that we will look for as our coaching staff looks to make the 2011 Hamilton Tiger-Cats as good as they can be. And so having said all that, I say...
Go Ticats!
