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October 08, 2014
CFL Pick 'Em, Week 16: The crazy times continue: the East wins out again and our rankings turn upside-down. JPR and argoal take over the top spot, which means they're bringing the maple turkey on Monday. That's right, it's Canadian Thanksgiving, so grab your hoser hats and make your picks inside.
posted by DrJohnEvans to fantasy at 10:39 PM - 11 comments
Toronto by 16
British Columbia by 16
Saskatchewan by 6
Edmonton by 16
posted by tommybiden at 10:48 PM on October 08, 2014
Hamilton by 8
B.C. by 10
Saskatchewan by 7
Edmonton by 16
posted by DrJohnEvans at 09:16 AM on October 09, 2014
Hamilton by 6
B.C. by 18
Montreal by 7
Edmonton by 24
posted by ic23b at 04:15 PM on October 09, 2014
It's time once again to hear the thrilling stories of the Old West. No, wait a minute, that was the radio intro to "The Lone Ranger". Let's try hearing the bold predictions of someone who has no idea of what he is doing. Some really tough games to predict this week, but that has never stopped me. We press onward.
Hamilton at Toronto: Tiger Cats vs Sailors of Myth. The story is told that just before the steamer Portland sailed from Boston's India Wharf on her ill-fated voyage in November 1898 (She now lies in the depths off Gloucester, MA.), one prospective passenger saw the ship's cat removing her litter of kittens from the vessel. The man opined that if the ship wasn't good enough for the cat, it wasn't for him either, thus saving his life. So sailors and cats have a long-standing relationship, but in this case it's the sailors who should jump ship. Hamilton by 5.
Ottawa at BC: Another set of cats welcomes those who sport the REDBLACK checkered pattern long associated with the lumber and outdoors industries. Cats have been known to climb trees and occasionally get stuck. The best advice is to leave kitty alone. Those in the know claim never to have discovered the skeleton of a dead cat in a tree. Look for Ottawa to be covered in the litter. BC by 17.
Saskatchewan at Montreal: Montreal retires a number, and Roughriders might want to see if Calvillo might want to unretire and play for them. Putting a rookie QB in the saddle against Calgary didn't work. His successor played better, but some mistakes by coaches and players cost them the game. Larks will be flying sky high, and Riders will be trying to stay on the horse. Montreal by 2.
Winnipeg at Edmonton: Blue Bombers will try to land safely on the ice at Edmonton while Eskimos stand by to watch the wreckage. It looks like the Bombers don't have the correct equipment to attempt an ice landing. Eskimos will try to mess up the navigation aids as well, so Winnipeg is in trouble. Although Edmonton has been inconsistent, they will hold together this week. Edmonton by 9.
posted by Howard_T at 03:54 PM on October 10, 2014
More shocking East division dominance! Ottawa spanks Winnipeg, Toronto edges Edmonton, and Hamilton comes back against the Lions. Meanwhile out West, Calgary rides away with a win to clinch a playoff spot and extend their division lead to three games.
We're all over the place this week. But JPR and argoal are at least headed in the right direction: twin five-point weeks jump them into a tie for first.
WEEK 16
Heading into Thanksgiving weekend, every single East Division team has a winning streak. Just like we all predicted back in August, right?
Hamilton @ Toronto (Friday, October 10)
It's the revenge of Zach Collaros: cut loose by the Argos, he's found a niche with Hamilton and is making things interesting. With Hamilton leading the division by a game, this is a key game for Toronto heading into the home stretch.
Ottawa @ B.C. (Saturday, October 11)
All of a sudden, Ottawa has a win, and B.C. has lost three in a row. What universe is this? Still: Vancouver is Vancouver and that turf is tough on visitors.
Saskatchewan @ Montreal (Monday, October 13)
I don't even know what to think anymore. Saskatchewan had a chance to grab the division but lost it when Durant went down. Meanwhile Montreal has strung together a couple of wins and is very much in the mix for a home playoff game. What do you think: is Jonathan Crompton the man to bring glory back to Montreal?
Winnipeg @ Edmonton (Monday, October 13)
Edmonton pretty much has to win out if they have any hope of unseating Calgary for the division. But if that's your plan, hosting a struggling Winnipeg team isn't a bad way to start.
Good luck!