Post by Banana Cat on Aug 22, 2012 12:35:42 GMT -5
I'll take Regina in the opener.
A lot of LFL-US stars are playing in Canada to help the league get off the ground in it's first year.
www.lfl360.com/articles/lfl-saturday-night-football-week-1-game-preview/
A lot of LFL-US stars are playing in Canada to help the league get off the ground in it's first year.
www.lfl360.com/articles/lfl-saturday-night-football-week-1-game-preview/
LFL, SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, WEEK 1: GAME PREVIEW
25 August (Saturday): Regina Rage at BC Angels
This historic night of LFL Canada will feature two of the league’s most-promising offenses in the No.1 ranked BC Angels hosting the No.3 ranked Regina Rage. BC will rely heavily on their untested rookie Quarterback Mary Anne Hanson while Regina will start US free-agent all-star Nikki Johnson. The edge would have to go to Regina as Johnson has a stronger arm and brings a ton of experience to their offense. Although if Hanson can get comfortable for BC, she has far more targets than any offense in LFL Canada which include wide receivers Ashley Petrie and US free-agent pick-ups Cassandra Strickland and all-star Jessica Hopkins. Petrie could be the breakout star of this offense if she can improve her hands.
On-the-ground, Regina should have the edge once again with US free-agent rookie Carmen Bourseau who possess’ speed and power while LFL Canada’s most-heralded back in BC’s Stephanie Manou is coming into tonight’s game banged up with a broken nose. Where both offenses will be made or broken will be the front-line and unfortunately for Regina, there is no comparison as BC features not only features the league’s biggest frontline but a very athletic one including a projected breakout star in Stevie Schnoor (Canada’s National Rugby Team Captain).
Defensively Regina’s front line could be overwhelmed again and will rely heavily on US free-agent all-star defensive end Tessa Barrara who has become the most dominant force on the defensive line in the US league. Alongside Barrara, in the secondary is her US free-agent all-star teammate Ogom Chijundu who can support well against the run and has moderately good coverage skills. BC has assembled the most athletic defense in LFL Canada that has size, speed and athleticism. On the other side, look for defensive end Stevie Schnoor and US free-agent pick-up Jessica Hopkins to anchor the BC defense.
A major advantage for BC has been coaching, featuring head coach Kevin Snell who has been considered the best all-around coach in the league while Regina released their first coach and recently hired on Jon Baxter with limited time under his system.
Defenses should have the edge in this game as neither offense has worked together as a unit prior in real game situation.
KEY MATCH-UP:
Regina Offense vs BC Defense (Specifically Regina’s Front Line vs BC Frontline)
ARENA:
Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 8PM PDT Kickoff (Artificial Turf Surface)
INJURIES:
Regina (None) – BC (Stephanie Manou, Broken Nose – Probable)
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Regina (Nikki Johnson, QB – Kyle Rossler, WR) BC (Stephanie Manou, Stevie Schnoor, Jessica Hopkins)
BETTING LINE:
BC -7.5Pts. – 52 Over/Under
25 August (Saturday): Regina Rage at BC Angels
This historic night of LFL Canada will feature two of the league’s most-promising offenses in the No.1 ranked BC Angels hosting the No.3 ranked Regina Rage. BC will rely heavily on their untested rookie Quarterback Mary Anne Hanson while Regina will start US free-agent all-star Nikki Johnson. The edge would have to go to Regina as Johnson has a stronger arm and brings a ton of experience to their offense. Although if Hanson can get comfortable for BC, she has far more targets than any offense in LFL Canada which include wide receivers Ashley Petrie and US free-agent pick-ups Cassandra Strickland and all-star Jessica Hopkins. Petrie could be the breakout star of this offense if she can improve her hands.
On-the-ground, Regina should have the edge once again with US free-agent rookie Carmen Bourseau who possess’ speed and power while LFL Canada’s most-heralded back in BC’s Stephanie Manou is coming into tonight’s game banged up with a broken nose. Where both offenses will be made or broken will be the front-line and unfortunately for Regina, there is no comparison as BC features not only features the league’s biggest frontline but a very athletic one including a projected breakout star in Stevie Schnoor (Canada’s National Rugby Team Captain).
Defensively Regina’s front line could be overwhelmed again and will rely heavily on US free-agent all-star defensive end Tessa Barrara who has become the most dominant force on the defensive line in the US league. Alongside Barrara, in the secondary is her US free-agent all-star teammate Ogom Chijundu who can support well against the run and has moderately good coverage skills. BC has assembled the most athletic defense in LFL Canada that has size, speed and athleticism. On the other side, look for defensive end Stevie Schnoor and US free-agent pick-up Jessica Hopkins to anchor the BC defense.
A major advantage for BC has been coaching, featuring head coach Kevin Snell who has been considered the best all-around coach in the league while Regina released their first coach and recently hired on Jon Baxter with limited time under his system.
Defenses should have the edge in this game as neither offense has worked together as a unit prior in real game situation.
KEY MATCH-UP:
Regina Offense vs BC Defense (Specifically Regina’s Front Line vs BC Frontline)
ARENA:
Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 8PM PDT Kickoff (Artificial Turf Surface)
INJURIES:
Regina (None) – BC (Stephanie Manou, Broken Nose – Probable)
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Regina (Nikki Johnson, QB – Kyle Rossler, WR) BC (Stephanie Manou, Stevie Schnoor, Jessica Hopkins)
BETTING LINE:
BC -7.5Pts. – 52 Over/Under