Subject :EDMONTON - This seasons dynamic turnaround by the Edmonton Eskimos has them in the CFL playoffs and
EDMONTON - This seasons dynamic turnaround by the Edmonton Eskimos has them in the CFL playoffs and in position to secure second place in the West Division with a victory tonight over the visiting B. Deatrich Wise Jr. Jersey .C. Lions. Catch the game on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5 as the tail end of a doubleheader starting at 7pm et/4pm pt. The game can also be hear on TSN Radio 1040 at 4pm pt. The Eskimos have gone from 4-14 in 2013 to 11-5 this year, but they know that securing that home playoff date for the West semifinal will not be an easy task against the Lions and their defence. Its going to be a big challenge, said running back John White, who missed Edmontons first game against the Lions this season, a 27-20 win for B.C. in Week 1. They have one of the greatest defensive fronts we play again. And two of the best linebackers in the league (Adam Bighill and Solomon Elimimian). But Im not focused on that. Theyre just players. I dont see any numbers. What the Eskimos do see is the Lions have given up just 295 points — fewest in the CFL — and have surrendered less than 20 points in five of their last six games. The Eskimos defence, however, has given up just 313 points — tied for second best with Calgary — and have surrendered less than 20 points in four of their last six games, including a shut out of the Saskatchewan Roughriders four weeks ago. With the statistics pointing towards a low-scoring, defensive game, Edmonton offensive lineman Matt ODonnell said the direction of the game will depend on the efficiency of the Eskimos offence. It all rests of the offence, said the six-foot-11, 340-pound right guard. We have to be polished and have to play fast coming off the bye week. We have to come out and hit them fast and hit them hard. They have a good front seven. They move around a lot, have a lot of different packages, so we have to handle them physically up front. An Edmonton win, or a loss by fewer then seven points, will give the Eskimos second place. A win by the 9-7 Lions by seven points or more would keep them in the hunt for second place. Despite the importance of the game, Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly said the team is not looking at it as a playoff-type matchup. Its a big regular season game but the loser is not going home, he said. Its a big game for a lot of reasons. Playing at home is the most important, the opportunity to secure second place and not having to worry about all the other scenarios. The Eskimos also said they werent worried about the 10 sacks the Lions recorded last week in their 28-23 win over Winnipeg. We watched the film … they got pretty lucky with 10 sacks, said ODonnell, who will be partly responsible for blocking Lions defensive end Khreem Smith — who had four of those sacks. It wont be the same thing tomorrow. Reilly agreed. I dont worry about it because they didnt play against us, he said. Every team in this league is better at some things and not so good at others. And theres going to be weeks when one team gets a lot of sacks. I have confidence in our guys, they have been playing great up front all season. Antonio Garcia Patriots Jersey . The 10-year deal the league and players agreed to that ended the 2011 lockout gave either side the right to opt out after six years. With the league projecting financial growth, there has been speculation that players will take that option in three years, especially since a new national TV contract will be in place by then. Antonio Garcia Youth Jersey . The 36-year-old Colts receiver is going back to the playoffs as a division champion.With just four games standing between Leicester or Tottenham and an historic first Premier League crown, we analyse the run-ins as the title race nears a tantalising climax. Whod have thought it? Leicester and Tottenham fighting for their first Premier League title, with the so-called top flight superpowers out of the running with four games to go.Leicesters annus mirabilis shows no sign of relenting, despite West Hams best efforts in the thrilling 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, but Spurs made a real statement of intent at Stoke in the Monday Night Football - leaving a firm reminder that this title race is anything but over. Premier League table Team Games played Goal difference Points Leicester 34 26 73 Tottenham 34 39 68 Harry Kane could spearhead a late Spurs comeback Mauricio Pochettinos men are five points behind the Foxes, but more importantly have real momentum behind their title push after the 4-0 demolition of the Potters in Staffordshire, and their breathtaking late show against Manchester United last week. Can Spurs break Foxes hearts? We take a closer look at the run-in to decipher who has the best chance of snatching glory. Remaining fixtures Leicester Tottenham Swansea (h) West Brom (h) Man Utd (a) Chelsea (a) Everton (h) Southampton (h) Chelsea (a) Newcastle (a) With the gap still formidable, the title is still Leicesters to lose. Their remaining fixtures are tough, but theyve overcome plenty of obstacles to get this far.While not being the force of old, Manchester United (a), Everton (h) and Chelsea (a) will be no pushovers, with United especially with everything to play for in pursuit of a top-four spot.Swansea represent a perfect opportunity to get some points on the board in this weeks Super Sunday clash, as Francesco Guidolins men are all but safe and were swept aside by imperilled Newcastle last time out.Spurs also play two of their final three games on the road, with trips to Chelsea and Newcastle sandwiching their home clash with Southampton.Newcastle could well be fighting for their lives on the final day as they look to secure a spot in next seasons most lucrative of Premier Leagues.Three appearances on Monday Night Football has its pros and cons. The pressure increases week on week, as Spurs know the consequences of a result more clearly playing after the Foxes, but that intensified scrutiny didnt seem to be an issue at the Britannia. Is it Tottenhams time? Mauricio Pochettinos Tottenham could dominate English football AbsenteesBoth sides have been fortunate with injuries of late, with no big-name stars out for a lengthy period - unusual towards the business end of a grueling campaign. Options without Vardy How will Leicester City cope without suspended Jamie Vardy? However, the fate of Jamie Vardys disciplinary hearing into his actions towards referee Jon Moss at the weekend could be a deciding factor in the title race. The England striker has been one of the standout performers for the Foxes, and should his one-game ban be extended, then Leicester could lack a real element of dynamism that is crucial when it matters most. Antonio Garcia Womens Jersey. Watch Delle Allis terrible miss and Mauricio Pochettinos fist-thumping reaction during Tottenhams 4-0 win at Stoke What they sayAfter seeing his side put in one of their best showings of the season at Stoke, Pochettino could not hide his delight, insisting his players would fight to the finish.I have a squad that feels the passion for the game and they deserve the praise and full credit for the season, Pochettino said. We are still fighting. Our dream is to fight and put pressure on Leicester. Pochettino says Tottenham will fight to the wire Claudio Ranieiri has kept his cool throughout and did not change tack amid the controversy of Sundays draw with the Hammers.If some players dont play well or make mistakes, Ranieri said. I speak with them and we try to improve their performance. The referee is not my matter. [My team were] fantastic, fantastic. We play every match with our soul - blood, heart and soul and it was magnificent.Jamie Carragher tried to put into context the magnitude of what an achievement it would be for Leicester, but also waxed lyrical about a vibrant Spurs. Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham are more than capable of winning Premier League titles under Pochettino The top four was normally set in stone, certainly when I was playing, Carragher said. No one ever made a fist for that. This, to think where theyve come from, could be the biggest story in football weve ever seen.I was expecting Spurs to go back to being challenging for top four [next season], but the more I watch this team, I think in terms of years to come, this is going to be a side thats challenging for the title.ConclusionThe cliched foregone conclusion has reared its ugly head in recent weeks, with Leicester holding such a commanding lead, but even after just one draw and a super Spurs riposte, the title race is hot topic yet again.It is obviously still very much in Leicesters hands, needing eight points from four games to guarantee the title, but with Vardys pending absence and some imposing fixtures to come, it is far from over. Leonardo Ulloa (right) celebrates after scoring Leicesters equaliser against West Ham In reality, with so much at stake, both will likely drop points along the way, so expect plenty of twists and turns, but with the holy grail in sight, it will take a seismic shift for Leicester to be caught from here.Who do you think has the toughest run-in? Let us know using the message boards or by tweeting @SkyFootball, and dont forget youll see every match of the race on Sky Sports. Also See: Is it Tottenhams time? Premier League predictor Table Live on Sky Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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