It should be an interesting CFL clash in Vancouver tonight. For B.C., quarterback Buck Pierce returns after missing a couple of weeks with a concussion, thanks to what may have been a season-ending rotator cuff injury to Jarious Jackson. Head coach Wally Buono will also be going for a record-breaking victory that would vault him above Don Matthews (who will be in the building) into sole possession of first place on the CFL's all-time win list. Perhaps even more importantly, a win would improve B.C.'s record to 5-6 and strengthen their push for a playoff spot.
This game is just as important for Toronto. They'll be trying to build on an overtime win against the Tiger-Cats last week and improve their record to 4-7. If they win this one, they're back in the hunt for the playoffs; if they lose, it's going to be a tough slog for them. Playing a late game on the West Coast in the unfriendly confines of B.C. Place won't help, but they may have an opportunity thanks to the injury to Jackson. It all depends on how well Pierce plays and how much protection he gets from his line. For game previews, check out my CFL column here, Jack Bedell's breakdown of last week's action here, Lowell Ullrich's preview here and his game preview chat here. It should be an interesting one, so come join me here for it at 10 p.m. Eastern!
(P.S. If you're interested in the Toronto FC - L.A. Galaxy clash at 10:30 p.m., I'm also live-blogging that one below. Feel free to contribute to both live blogs!)
Showing posts with label Jack Bedell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack Bedell. Show all posts
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
The Link Train: Where the bell tolls for thee
Welcome to the final edition of The Link Train for this week. It will return Monday, so feel free to send me anything you come across this weekend, either in the comments or via Twitter, Facebook or e-mail. I'll also be live-blogging the B.C. Lions - Winnipeg Blue Bombers game here tonight at 7:30 p.m. Pacific (4:30 p.m. Eastern), so come join me then!
Video of the Day: Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
This is a classic. It's tough to go wrong with a song based on my favourite Hemingway novel, and this one is a perfect combination of the best parts of metal; a thumping bass line, killer guitar riffs, a solid drum beat and a generally dark but meaningful overall feel. One of Metallica's best in my mind, and they've had a lot of good ones over the years.
My Links:
- A piece on Ryan Kesler, David Backes, the American Olympic hockey team and why you might not want to insult the wives of future teammates [Canuck Puck].
- My story on Jimmy Camazzolla, who's played in the BCJHL, the WHL, the AHL and the NHL, as well as leagues in Germany and Italy. He's the new coach of the Junior B Delta Ice Hawks [South Delta Leader].
The Best of the Intertubes:
Football:
- Jack Bedell breaks down tonight's CFL games [The Red Zone].
- B.C. Lions Den writer Vanya Tucherov weighs in on what it's like to follow the CFL from the States [CFL.ca].
- Richard Zussman previews the University of Saskatchewan Huskies [The CIS Blog].
- Steve Sheiner (who I interviewed earlier this month) has some good thoughts from Dolphins' training camp [Blog With A Porpoise].
- Brad Gagnon has an interesting piece on the new-look Buccaneers [Goal-Line Stand].
- Hustler of Culture looks at the Dallas Cowboys [Style Points].
Baseball:
- Jonah Keri makes the case for Joe Mauer, AL MVP, and looks at the NL MVP race [jonahkeri.com].
- Matt Clapp on how the Cubs should try Angel Guzman at closer [The Friendly Blogfines].
- Eyebleaf looks at the increasing success enjoyed by wealthy MLB teams [Sports and the City].
- Drew Fairservice on how poor the Blue Jays are defensively these days (partly thanks to the departure of the amazing Scott Rolen and the decent Alex Rios, which I panned here and here) [Ghostrunner on First].
- Ian Hunter takes another look at Brandon League vs. Jesse Carlson [Blue Jay Hunter].
Soccer:
- Steven Cohen has decided to end World Soccer Daily after a boycott campaign [Last Minute, Second Leg].
- A statement on the matter by the Liverpool Football Club New York, which led the boycott [Empire of the Kop].
- Landon Donovan to France? [Jason Davis, Match Fit USA]
- thefuseproject previews this weekend's MLS games [Avoiding The Drop].
- Duane Rollins looks back at Canada's failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup and what it all means [The 24th Minute].
Hockey:
- Erin Nicks weighs in on Dany Heatley's press conference and his demands for options, attention and pancakes. Made me think of this video [The Universal Cynic].
- Vance on the differing perceptions of this year's Sabres [Double-Edged Sabres].
- James Mirtle on the comments on character flying back and forth in the Coyotes/Balsillie case [From The Rink].
Basketball:
- Henry Abbott on the LeBron-Shaq dynamics in Cleveland [TrueHoop].
- Steve Nash: also good at Who Wants To Be A Millionaire [J.E. Skeets, Ball Don't Lie].
- John Stockton: Hall-of-Fame inductee, but still unrecognized [A Stern Warning].
Other Sports:
- Matt Clapp on why his blog's namesake isn't quitting tennis or becoming irrelevant any time soon [Sharapova's Thigh].
- Tiger Woods' real feelings about losing [The Gally Blog].
Video of the Day: Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
This is a classic. It's tough to go wrong with a song based on my favourite Hemingway novel, and this one is a perfect combination of the best parts of metal; a thumping bass line, killer guitar riffs, a solid drum beat and a generally dark but meaningful overall feel. One of Metallica's best in my mind, and they've had a lot of good ones over the years.
My Links:
- A piece on Ryan Kesler, David Backes, the American Olympic hockey team and why you might not want to insult the wives of future teammates [Canuck Puck].
- My story on Jimmy Camazzolla, who's played in the BCJHL, the WHL, the AHL and the NHL, as well as leagues in Germany and Italy. He's the new coach of the Junior B Delta Ice Hawks [South Delta Leader].
The Best of the Intertubes:
Football:
- Jack Bedell breaks down tonight's CFL games [The Red Zone].
- B.C. Lions Den writer Vanya Tucherov weighs in on what it's like to follow the CFL from the States [CFL.ca].
- Richard Zussman previews the University of Saskatchewan Huskies [The CIS Blog].
- Steve Sheiner (who I interviewed earlier this month) has some good thoughts from Dolphins' training camp [Blog With A Porpoise].
- Brad Gagnon has an interesting piece on the new-look Buccaneers [Goal-Line Stand].
- Hustler of Culture looks at the Dallas Cowboys [Style Points].
Baseball:
- Jonah Keri makes the case for Joe Mauer, AL MVP, and looks at the NL MVP race [jonahkeri.com].
- Matt Clapp on how the Cubs should try Angel Guzman at closer [The Friendly Blogfines].
- Eyebleaf looks at the increasing success enjoyed by wealthy MLB teams [Sports and the City].
- Drew Fairservice on how poor the Blue Jays are defensively these days (partly thanks to the departure of the amazing Scott Rolen and the decent Alex Rios, which I panned here and here) [Ghostrunner on First].
- Ian Hunter takes another look at Brandon League vs. Jesse Carlson [Blue Jay Hunter].
Soccer:
- Steven Cohen has decided to end World Soccer Daily after a boycott campaign [Last Minute, Second Leg].
- A statement on the matter by the Liverpool Football Club New York, which led the boycott [Empire of the Kop].
- Landon Donovan to France? [Jason Davis, Match Fit USA]
- thefuseproject previews this weekend's MLS games [Avoiding The Drop].
- Duane Rollins looks back at Canada's failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup and what it all means [The 24th Minute].
Hockey:
- Erin Nicks weighs in on Dany Heatley's press conference and his demands for options, attention and pancakes. Made me think of this video [The Universal Cynic].
- Vance on the differing perceptions of this year's Sabres [Double-Edged Sabres].
- James Mirtle on the comments on character flying back and forth in the Coyotes/Balsillie case [From The Rink].
Basketball:
- Henry Abbott on the LeBron-Shaq dynamics in Cleveland [TrueHoop].
- Steve Nash: also good at Who Wants To Be A Millionaire [J.E. Skeets, Ball Don't Lie].
- John Stockton: Hall-of-Fame inductee, but still unrecognized [A Stern Warning].
Other Sports:
- Matt Clapp on why his blog's namesake isn't quitting tennis or becoming irrelevant any time soon [Sharapova's Thigh].
- Tiger Woods' real feelings about losing [The Gally Blog].
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
