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Today's Free Picks for Aug 16, 2013
Hamilton @ WINNIPEG
WINNIPEG +4 -110 over Hamilton
Buy-low, sell high is a philosophy we use often and it certainly applies here. The Tigercats are coming off a win two weeks ago in Edmonton (they had a bye last week). They probably should’ve defeated the Argos in the season opener and had that come to pass, they would be 3-3. Hamilton also tops the league in passing with 1,842 yards. They’re coming on and it’s also worth noting that they get Andy Fantuz back this week, perhaps the best receiver in the game. Hamilton coach, Kent Austin is widely regarded as one of the best because he’s won wherever he’s been in the past. However, Austin had the talent to succeed in the past and we’re here to tell you that he’s an idiot. With a 30-29 lead in Edmonton and with 32 seconds left in the game, Hamilton had a second down and 10 at their own 50-yard line. Instead of running the ball and running the clock (Edmonton had no timeouts left), Austin goes to the air and the pass is incomplete. Clock stops and the Ti-Cats punt. As it turns out Edmonton marches down field and they miss a 48-yard FG with one second remaining. Austin got lucky that they missed because he deserved to lose that game with the most idiotic 2nd and 10 call of the year. He runs the ball and the game is over. It’s not rocket science. That’s just one example of Austin's incompetence but there have been several others. Hamilton has just one more win that than the Blue Bombers. Its two wins have come against Edmonton and Winnipeg, the latter at home by five points. The ‘Cats own the league’s worst defense. They’ve allowed a league high 31.2 points per game and a league high 135.2 rushing yards against per game. With an idiot coach and a defense that can’t stop the marching band, spotting points on the road cannot be recommended. The Blue Bombers stock has hit bottom. Their one victory this season came against the reeling Alouettes. As a result of losing so many games, Winnipeg made several changes heading into this one. President and chief executive officer Garth Buchko and general manager Joe Mack were fired last Friday, followed by a switch at starting quarterback, the signing of a new kicker and the hiring of an offensive consultant. Out on the field, head coach Tim Burke went with his offensive staff's decision to use their third starting quarterback this season, handing the reins to CFL rookie Max Hall for this game in place of Justin Goltz. However, Goltz drops to No. 3 on the depth chart and veteran ex-starter Buck Pierce is Hall's backup. Hall got into six games for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL back in 2010 and started three, winning only his first start, 30-20 over the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. He was later injured and only played in some pre-season games the following season. Last year, he was a grad assistant and helped out his alma mater Brigham Young's football team. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a guy making his first CFL start but the reports are that he’s been sharp and one can never ignore a QB that made the NFL. Additionally, Winnipeg has perhaps the best defensive line in the game. They sacked Henry Burris seven times in the last meeting and they’re likely to apply as much pressure here. Winnipeg's defense leads the CFL in sacks with 24 and it’s not like they don’t have offensive talent. These Blue Bombers are a good QB game away from being seriously dangerous. Winnipeg's defense is out on the field far too long because of so many two-and outs that the numbers against that overused defense are skewed. Winnipeg has had two weeks to prepare and every player on that team comes into this one with a positive and new-found attitude after the changes. The reports are that the practices have been intense and tonight’s intensity level will be sky-high. Winnipeg has yet to win at its new home field but these players are determined to give their passionate fan base something to cheer about. Don’t be surprised if it occurs here against this very beatable guest.
Our Pick
WINNIPEG +4 -110 (Risking 2.2 units - To Win: 2.00)
Today's Free Picks for Aug 16, 2013
Hamilton @ WINNIPEG WINNIPEG +4 -110 over Hamilton
Buy-low, sell high is a philosophy we use often and it certainly applies here. The Tigercats are coming off a win two weeks ago in Edmonton (they had a bye last week). They probably should’ve defeated the Argos in the season opener and had that come to pass, they would be 3-3. Hamilton also tops the league in passing with 1,842 yards. They’re coming on and it’s also worth noting that they get Andy Fantuz back this week, perhaps the best receiver in the game. Hamilton coach, Kent Austin is widely regarded as one of the best because he’s won wherever he’s been in the past. However, Austin had the talent to succeed in the past and we’re here to tell you that he’s an idiot. With a 30-29 lead in Edmonton and with 32 seconds left in the game, Hamilton had a second down and 10 at their own 50-yard line. Instead of running the ball and running the clock (Edmonton had no timeouts left), Austin goes to the air and the pass is incomplete. Clock stops and the Ti-Cats punt. As it turns out Edmonton marches down field and they miss a 48-yard FG with one second remaining. Austin got lucky that they missed because he deserved to lose that game with the most idiotic 2nd and 10 call of the year. He runs the ball and the game is over. It’s not rocket science. That’s just one example of Austin's incompetence but there have been several others. Hamilton has just one more win that than the Blue Bombers. Its two wins have come against Edmonton and Winnipeg, the latter at home by five points. The ‘Cats own the league’s worst defense. They’ve allowed a league high 31.2 points per game and a league high 135.2 rushing yards against per game. With an idiot coach and a defense that can’t stop the marching band, spotting points on the road cannot be recommended. The Blue Bombers stock has hit bottom. Their one victory this season came against the reeling Alouettes. As a result of losing so many games, Winnipeg made several changes heading into this one. President and chief executive officer Garth Buchko and general manager Joe Mack were fired last Friday, followed by a switch at starting quarterback, the signing of a new kicker and the hiring of an offensive consultant. Out on the field, head coach Tim Burke went with his offensive staff's decision to use their third starting quarterback this season, handing the reins to CFL rookie Max Hall for this game in place of Justin Goltz. However, Goltz drops to No. 3 on the depth chart and veteran ex-starter Buck Pierce is Hall's backup. Hall got into six games for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL back in 2010 and started three, winning only his first start, 30-20 over the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. He was later injured and only played in some pre-season games the following season. Last year, he was a grad assistant and helped out his alma mater Brigham Young's football team. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a guy making his first CFL start but the reports are that he’s been sharp and one can never ignore a QB that made the NFL. Additionally, Winnipeg has perhaps the best defensive line in the game. They sacked Henry Burris seven times in the last meeting and they’re likely to apply as much pressure here. Winnipeg's defense leads the CFL in sacks with 24 and it’s not like they don’t have offensive talent. These Blue Bombers are a good QB game away from being seriously dangerous. Winnipeg's defense is out on the field far too long because of so many two-and outs that the numbers against that overused defense are skewed. Winnipeg has had two weeks to prepare and every player on that team comes into this one with a positive and new-found attitude after the changes. The reports are that the practices have been intense and tonight’s intensity level will be sky-high. Winnipeg has yet to win at its new home field but these players are determined to give their passionate fan base something to cheer about. Don’t be surprised if it occurs here against this very beatable guest.
Our Pick
WINNIPEG +4 -110 (Risking 2.2 units - To Win: 2.00)
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