Rider Injuries....

[joesports]

Looks like Cates says he'll be ready, but Austin's not convinced:

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

By Darrell Davis,
Regina Leader-Post

Tailback Wes Cates told reporters Sunday he would be playing in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' next game.

His head coach wasn't as optimistic.

"We're not sure,'' Kent Austin said following Saskatchewan's 26-24 victory in the West semifinal. "Whenever I predict something like that, I'm usually wrong.''

The Roughriders visit the B.C. Lions on Sunday for the West final. The game will be played inside B.C. Place Stadium, a noisy, hot dome. Cates missed the team's final three regular-season games and the playoff victory, ostensibly with a sprained foot. Or perhaps a hairline fracture.

Cates was Saskatchewan's leading rusher this season, gaining 866 yards (and five touchdowns) on 152 carries. He led the Roughriders with 1,318 yards from scrimmage and 1,372 all-purpose yards. He's also a formidable blocker and enjoys playing on special teams, where he made three tackles.

Fullback Chris Szarka remains doubtful while recovering from an off-field accident that caused two sliced fingers.

Tailback Corey Holmes missed one game with a tender shoulder, plus he was sidelined for a portion of Sunday's game after aggravating the injury.

Josh Ranek, a former 1,000-yard rusher with the Ottawa Renegades, was summoned to provide depth. Playing his second game with the Roughriders on Sunday, Ranek was knocked woozy and suffered a suspected concussion, which forced him to miss the game's final stages.

The Roughriders still have Henri Childs on their practice roster, but Childs hasn't yet shown the big-play potential or break-through running that was expected of him. And Shermar Bracey, a powerful tailback released earlier this season, apparently hasn't kept himself in game shape. Cates might have to play.

[Rammer]

Holmes looked to have more on the shoulder injury than the stinger he suggested. Ranek of course looked worse than DD did his last concussion, that was a huge hit he took on that ST play, I stopped watching the rest of the play to see if he was going to get up....

Cates tried one or two days to go last week and was shut down early each time as I understand it, so he may make it back. It may be a risk that they have to go with though, as there isn't much else to do at this point unless Hughes is used. Szarka still is potential, but I doubt that the Riders risk him or Cates, knowing that they may well end up on the bench costing them a roster spot.

Riders also lost Stancil during the week of practice for the Stamps, so not sure what his status is.

Dominguez is of course gone.

[Lions_Fan_4_Life]

Holmes did come back a few plays later.....hoping for our sake he is out though.

[Gforce in Edmonton]

Holmes did come back a few plays later.....hoping for our sake he is out though.

Still either way I have a feeling somebody in the Rider backfield is going to be playing not 100%, there backs are just that duct-taped up right now, the only healthy one is Neal Hughes.....Austin not convinced about Holmes could just be game posturing too.....

[Rammer]

Holmes did come back a few plays later.....hoping for our sake he is out though.

Still either way I have a feeling somebody in the Rider backfield is going to be playing not 100%, there backs are just that duct-taped up right now, the only healthy one is Neal Hughes.....Austin not convinced about Holmes could just be game posturing too.....

The problem with Holmes is that he returns the ball and you know the Lions are going to take a shot on that shoulder given a great chance like that.

[Lion Guy]

Holmes did come back a few plays later.....hoping for our sake he is out though.

Still either way I have a feeling somebody in the Rider backfield is going to be playing not 100%, there backs are just that duct-taped up right now, the only healthy one is Neal Hughes.....Austin not convinced about Holmes could just be game posturing too.....

Joseph is the Rider's run weapon. Box him in, make him throw. That is how Austin plans to deal with the crowd...with Joseph running. He ran for 108 yards Sunday...stopping his running will give us the edge.

[Rammer]

Holmes did come back a few plays later.....hoping for our sake he is out though.

Still either way I have a feeling somebody in the Rider backfield is going to be playing not 100%, there backs are just that duct-taped up right now, the only healthy one is Neal Hughes.....Austin not convinced about Holmes could just be game posturing too.....

Joseph is the Rider's run weapon. Box him in, make him throw. That is how Austin plans to deal with the crowd...with Joseph running. He ran for 108 yards Sunday...stopping his running will give us the edge.

Lions have to do that same game plan since the 04 WDF against the Riders (Burris), as their QB's are only effective running the ball, and forcing them to throw the ball is going into our strength of our DB's.

[Dan Russell]

Holmes did come back a few plays later.....hoping for our sake he is out though.

Still either way I have a feeling somebody in the Rider backfield is going to be playing not 100%, there backs are just that duct-taped up right now, the only healthy one is Neal Hughes.....Austin not convinced about Holmes could just be game posturing too.....

Joseph is the Rider's run weapon. Box him in, make him throw. That is how Austin plans to deal with the crowd...with Joseph running. He ran for 108 yards Sunday...stopping his running will give us the edge.

That is one way to combat the noise. We'll need Floyd or Glatt to spy him most of the game then.

[Joshua]

Still either way I have a feeling somebody in the Rider backfield is going to be playing not 100%, there backs are just that duct-taped up right now, the only healthy one is Neal Hughes.....Austin not convinced about Holmes could just be game posturing too.....

Joseph is the Rider's run weapon. Box him in, make him throw. That is how Austin plans to deal with the crowd...with Joseph running. He ran for 108 yards Sunday...stopping his running will give us the edge.

Lions have to do that same game plan since the 04 WDF against the Riders (Burris), as their QB's are only effective running the ball, and forcing them to throw the ball is going into our strength of our DB's.

only effective running the ball? I hope Wally shares your point of view

[Reider]

Joseph is the Rider's run weapon. Box him in, make him throw. That is how Austin plans to deal with the crowd...with Joseph running. He ran for 108 yards Sunday...stopping his running will give us the edge.

Lions have to do that same game plan since the 04 WDF against the Riders (Burris), as their QB's are only effective running the ball, and forcing them to throw the ball is going into our strength of our DB's.

only effective running the ball? I hope Wally shares your point of view

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[The_Pauser]

In the words of Brent Sutter (yes I know he's from a different sport), "Bring whoever you want, we'll still beat ya"

I don't care if they play Cates, Ranek, Holmes, Dominguez, or if Kent Austin suits up at quarterback. When they step into the dome on Sunday, they are walking out losers.

This is BC's year once again. Roughies...JUST BRING IT

[Rammer]

Joseph is the Rider's run weapon. Box him in, make him throw. That is how Austin plans to deal with the crowd...with Joseph running. He ran for 108 yards Sunday...stopping his running will give us the edge.

Lions have to do that same game plan since the 04 WDF against the Riders (Burris), as their QB's are only effective running the ball, and forcing them to throw the ball is going into our strength of our DB's.

only effective running the ball? I hope Wally shares your point of view

If you limit KJ to being strictly a passer, you are going to have success, just look at the games in which he didn't run much, more losses than wins.

[Lionheart]

Lions have to do that same game plan since the 04 WDF against the Riders (Burris), as their QB's are only effective running the ball, and forcing them to throw the ball is going into our strength of our DB's.

only effective running the ball? I hope Wally shares your point of view

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[Rammer]

only effective running the ball? I hope Wally shares your point of view

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That made me LOL :lol: