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 Posted: Mon 1:38, 02 Sep 2013 Post subject: Argonauts' Chad Owens on record-spun3 |
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Argonauts' Chad Owens on record
With nothing on the line,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Toronto Argonauts is going to be missing nine starters, including quarterback Ricky Ray,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], slotback Andre Durie as well as their entire linebacking crew for Thursday's regular season finale from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Chad Owens will play but coach Scott Milanovich won't guarantee he'll play a lot as he tries to break Michael "Pinball" Clemons' single-season record of 3,840 yards - in addition to get to be the first professional football player to achieve 4,000 all-purpose yards in a season.
Milanovich admitted Wednesday the "Flyin' Hawaiian" likely would be also sitting this one out if the record wasn't within reach,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Toronto already has clinched second-place. Hamilton must win to have their playoff hopes alive.
With 3,768 all-purpose yards in 17 games,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Owens needs just 73 more to break Clemons' record. He needs 232 to reach some,000 mark, an archive that seems unlikely with Milanovich unwilling to risk a potential problems for the team's outstanding player nominee using the Eastern semifinals being played next Sunday in the Rogers Centre.
"The record is essential. It will mean a lot to my children and my son especially afterwards down the road when I'm finished playing. It means a great deal now,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], however the focus is on winning and getting to the Grey Cup,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," said Owens, who leads Calgary's Nik Lewis by 48 yards and Saskatchewan's Weston Dressler by 83 in the bid to become the first CFL player to guide in kick returns and receiving in one season.
"Maybe I would not be playing basically wasn't opting for the record. But it's not about me. It comes down to winning a football game and winning the one-on-one battles. Hamilton will give everything they have. We must match their intensity and become prepared for a difficult,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], physical football game.
"Our intensity might be even higher because of our looseness. This is a opportunity for some guys to prove what they've got. In the event that was me, I would be trying to give my best performance. It's an chance of these phones put their best on tape. You do not play to get rid of. You play to win."
You will see a unique ceremony at midfield should Owens break this info.
"I'm not likely to call any extra plays to get him the ball," Milanovich said. "We're likely to assess it as he goes. He isn't been guaranteed at all that he's going to play the entire game.
"Chad has waited quite a long time to become a featured receiver and also to maintain an offence where he's a huge part of what you are doing,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. He's always been a great special teams player,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. For him to be able to go as long as he's using the load we now have given him this season says a great deal about his toughness. He's worthy of the recognition,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]."
With Ray out,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], backup Jarious Jackson will begin. The majority of the quarterbacking will be done by third-stringer Trevor Harris and Zach Collaros, two young guns that are anxious to show they have what it takes to be Ray's backup next season.
Milanovich decided to take a seat a lot of players to ensure he's as healthy a lineup because he can for next Sunday's semifinal against either the Tiger-Cats,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Edmonton Eskimos or the Saskatchewan Roughriders should Toronto beat the Tabbies.
"This is really a tremendous chance of these guys. There are some guys who haven't been on the roster who definitely are onto it Thursday who have a chance to earn their way onto a playoff roster spot,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," Milanovich said. "We've made changes throughout the year. If somebody sticks out and can fare better than what we've had we'll provide them with the opportunity whether it's warranted."
Rather than Robert McCune at middle linebacker flanked by rookie Marcus Ball and Brandon Isaac, the Argos will have Ejiro Kuale in the middle between Johnnie Dixon and Bryan Payton. On Wednesday,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Ball was named the team's outstanding defensive nominee.
Missing in advance will be defensive tackle Kevin Huntley and defensive end Ron Flemons. Still playing is going to be defensive end Ricky Foley,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], defensive tackle Andriano Belli and defensive tackle Armond Armstead,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who had been just named the team's outstanding rookie nominee. Chris Lyle is expected to start at defensive end with Dante Paige-Moss also seeing action at defensive tackle. The offensive line remains intact,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], including offensive tackle Chris Van Zeyl,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], named Argos offensive nominee. Rookie Joel Reinders will also play.
The secondary remains intact although Matt Black is anticipated to experience a lot more at safety than veteran Jordan Younger. Gerald Riggs Jr,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. replaces Chad Kackert at running back while rookie Dontrelle Inman returns instead of Maurice Mann. Ken-Yon Rambo should return at receiver,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
"This will likely be the most physical game we're going to see all season. We're going to play against a team with playoff intensity," Milanovich said. "We still be prepared to win and that's how we're attacking it tomorrow."
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