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TheEnigmaticOne · 3/09/2025 8:52 pm

Ottawa has been on a bit of a slump, shame that Underhill hasn't been making the plays he needs to.

Wallflower · 3/16/2025 9:52 pm

1973 Week 9 Transactions

As we inch closer to the trade deadline ahead of Week 12, more deals are being struck.

GOLD STARS ADD FAIRBANKS
The Gold Stars would make a minor move with the Edmonton Rangers to add a depth DB in place of the injured DB Michael Cope. DB Johnny Fairbanks is headed to Providence for the Gold Stars’ 5th Round Pick in 1974. Fairbanks joins his 6th different team and will likely be coming off the bench as the Gold Stars’ DB3 to start.

MONTREAL FILLS HOLE ON D-LINE WITH SARGENT TRADE
Montreal was also in need of some backup due to injuries. With DL Alan Franjkovic and DL Khalid Al-Amin out now, the team needed some help on the D-line. They would add DL Ryan Sargent from Pittsburgh for a 5th Round Pick. Sargent is near the end of his career, but should still shore up the depth in the meantime for Montreal. Pittsburgh was happy enough to part ways with Sargent as it clears a bit of cap to allow the team to potentially make more moves later.

TORONTO AIMS TO SHAKE UP THE O-LINE, BRING IN FORMER 1ST ROUND PICK BARRETT FROM BUFFALO
Finally, a more substantial trade was made as the Toronto Steelheads would acquire OL Ty Barrett from the Buffalo Blue Wings in exchange for a 1974 3rd Round Pick. Toronto continued to try and improve their weaker O-line by bringing over a former 12th overall selection in Barrett. However, Barrett hasn’t quite lived up to the 1st Round selection, but GM Reginald McMahon, who drafted Barrett when he was in Buffalo, still believes in him and hopes he can be a part of the future. The trade also clears up some cap space for Buffalo who is expecting to make some more moves as they shake things up, where they may need to take on salary from other teams.

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Wallflower · 3/19/2025 4:47 pm

1973 Week 9

Roster Moves
BOS: DL Bill Bailey | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: DL Greg Cox | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BOS: WR Raul Creek | Waivers -> Reserve List
BUF: OL Hobie McGough | Reserve List -> Active Roster
EDM: DB Kaden Newsbury | Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: OL Glenn Capson | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
HFX: OL Joseph Gibson | Active Roster -> Reserve List
LDN: DL Matt Brown | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LDN: DL Russell Lynch | Active Roster -> Reserve List
MIN: OL Leroy Hankins | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Clyde O’Neil | Waivers (VAN) -> Active Roster
MTL: DL Khalid Al-Amin | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MTL: WR Trent Kunard | Waivers -> Reserve List
PRO: WR James Penguin | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: WR Bryson Boyd | Waivers (HFX) -> Active Roster
PRO: DB Michael Cope | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: OL Ted Cole | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: OL Justin Tuckest | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: OL Alec Smart | Active Roster -> Reserve List
VAN: RB Jeremiah Morrow | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: LB Nate Milton | Waivers -> Reserve List

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Halifax Mariners - 22 @ Indiana Victors - 30 - Victory Stadium - Thursday, August 16, 1973 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 37,197
1st Q
7-0: HFX - RTD RB Axel Vandal
7-7: IND - RTD RB Daniel Collins
2nd Q
14-7: HFX - PTD QB Todd Sparrow -> WR Jav Kerrigan
14-10: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
2nd Q
15-10: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
15-16: IND - PTD QB Nathan Houle -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
15-23: IND - RTD RB Daniel Collins
4th Q
21-23: HFX - PTD QB Todd Sparrow -> WR Oliver Shephard
21-30: IND - RTD RB Daniel Collins
22-30: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver

The Indiana Victors were able to pick up their 2nd straight win on Thursday Night, topping the Halifax Mariners.
RB Daniel Collins was the star on offence for Indiana, scoring 3 times in the win. QB Nathan Houle continued to string together another solid performance improving to 3-1 as a starter this season.
Halifax still had their moments as they lost their first inter-divisional contest of the season. QB Todd Sparrow was able to give Halifax a lead in the first half, but after a slow 3rd, they fell too far behind.

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Long Island Raiders - 32 @ London Tigers - 23 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, August 17, 1973 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 27,539
1st Q
0-7: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Lloyd Lane
3-7: LI - FG K Vic Greatwood
3-10: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
2nd Q
10-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
16-10: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
3rd Q
16-13: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
19-13: LI - FG K Vic Greatwood
19-20: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
22-20: LI - FG K Vic Greatwood
4th Q
29-20: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
29-23: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
32-23: LI - FG K Vic Greatwood

The Raiders extended their win streak to 4 games in a win over their long-time rivals in the London Tigers.
The contest was close throughout with each team trading blows, but the Raiders would eventually begin to pull away in the 2nd half on the back of K Vic Greatwood’s 4 field goals and QB Ivan Sanchez’s arm. The Raiders remain a top the East Division with the win.
The loss is another disappointment for the Tigers who have yet to get a statement win this season with their 4 wins coming against Central division teams below them in the standings. There are potential rumblings that the Tigers may try and shake things up soon as this has been a theme for the last several seasons.

Boston Independents - 31 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 33 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, August 18, 1973 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Mostly Cloudy - Attendance: 48,048
1st Q
7-0: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
7-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
7-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Justin Anger
2nd Q
14-14: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
14-17: PIT - FG K Dante DiBernardo
3rd Q
17-17: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
17-23: PIT - RTD RB Max Tracy
17-30: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Yahui Sun
4th Q
24-30: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
31-30: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Edward Webb
31-33: PIT - FG K Dante DiBernardo

Pittsburgh holds on for 3rd straight win despite O-line injuries and a Boston comeback attempt.
Pittsburgh seemed to be riding the momentum of their back-to-back wins over the Steelheads, getting out to a 17-30 lead, but then the injuries started to pile up with Erik Nelson, Ben Jammin, and Lars Nordssen all leaving the game early. Nelson’s injury was the most concerning as he had to be helped immensely after his knee completely gave out.
Boston would take advantage of the reeling Blacksmiths to come back and take a late lead off of a WR Edward Webb touchdown. Boston felt like they had their 5th straight win in the bag, but QB Louis Vaughn would find a way to get Pittsburgh down the field for a late-game-winning field goal.

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Buffalo Blue Wings - 21 @ Montreal Rouge - 15 - Mount Royal Stadium - Saturday, August 18, 1973 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 46,197
1st Q
7-0: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
2nd Q
7-7: MTL - RTD RB Bo Frazier
8-7: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
15-7: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
3rd Q
18-7: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
18-13: MTL - PTD QB Martin Michaud -> WR Antonio Villanueva
18-15: MTL - 2PT RB Bo Frazier
4th Q
21-15: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch

Buffalo finally captured their first win of the season following the change at DC, handing Montreal their 4th loss in their last five games.
The Blue Wings’ defence looked much sharper under Lonnie Vincent, the new DC, holding a usually solid offence to just 15 points. The offence was also more steady with QB Charles Lemieux leading the way, while RB Jasper Dickerson ate at the weakened Montreal front.
QB Martin Michaud made his 2nd start for Montreal but had a much worse showing than in the narrow loss to Calgary last week, as he threw 3 interceptions. The performance likely will push Montreal to consider going and getting a different option over the bye week.

Louisville Thunder - 27 @ Ottawa Royals - 18 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Sunday, August 19, 1973 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 44,658
1st Q
0-3: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
7-3: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
7-6: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
10-6: LOU - FG K Rhys Kupp
10-9: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
3rd Q
17-9: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
17-15: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
4th Q
24-15: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
24-18: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
27-18: LOU - FG K Rhys Kupp

Louisville rolled into Ottawa and extended their lead atop the Central division to 2 games and handed the Royals their 3rd consecutive loss.
WR Casey Coleman had a stellar performance, managing to outplay one of the best corners in the league in DB Sergio Alvarez, scoring twice in the win. The defence also made it tough for the Royals’ offence who struggled to finish drives all day long.
The Ottawa offence that was atop the league to start the season has all but vanished over the past 3 games, having been unable to crack 20 points after breaking 30 in 4 of their first 6. It’s a concerning development for the Royals who were in control of the East 3 weeks ago, but are now in the thick of the battle in the middle of the pack.

Toronto Steelheads - 6 @ Providence Gold Stars - 15 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, August 19, 1973 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Mostly Cloudy - Attendance: 57,338
1st Q
0-1: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
2nd Q
0-8: PRO - RTD RB Tresean Jones
3rd Q
0-15: PRO - PTD QB Red King -> WR Justin Palmer
3-15: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes
4th Q
6-15: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes

Providence bounced back from their shocking loss to Regina with a defensive win over the Steelheads.
Providence’s offence was still battered from their battle in Regina, hence they struggled against a still formidable Steelheads’ defence. However, their own defence was all over the Steelheads’ offence, only allowing a pair of field goals in the 2nd half.
Toronto’s O-line was being run over by the fantastic Providence D-line, giving QB Ryan Alexander no time in the backfield. That translated into a lot of incompletions, sacks, and turnovers, eventually leading to QB Landon Ross taking some snaps in the 4th.

Injury Report
BOS: DL Wayne Baxton - Mild Soreness - Day-to-Day
BOS: LB Benjamin Page - Illness - Day-to-Day
BUF: DB Charles Grimm - Tight Hamstring - Day-to-Day
BUF: QB Joel Joeson - Moderate Concussion - 3 Weeks
BUF: RB Robert Irwin - Dehydration - Day-to-Day
BUF: OL Humphrey Hogarth - Mild Ligament Sprain - 6 Weeks
HFX: WR Jav Kerrigan - Dehydration - Day-to-Day
HFX: RB Axel Vandal - Minor Bruise - Day-to-Day
LDN: LB Byron Seabrooke - Contusion - 2 Weeks
LOU: DB Oswald Murray - Illness - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Mathieu Roy - Mild Soreness - Day-to-Day
MTL: DB Jean Paul du Pont - Mild Soreness - Day-to-Day
OTT: DB Tyler Hill - Hip Injury - 4 Weeks
PIT: OL Ben Jammin - Mild Concussion - 2 Weeks
PIT: WR Taylor Middleton - Shoulder Separation - 5 Weeks
PIT: OL Erik Nelson - Major Knee Injury (Torn ACL) - 49 Weeks
PIT: OL Lars Nordssen - High Ankle Sprain - 8 Weeks
PIT: WR Taylor Austin - Tight Calf - Day-to-Day
PRO: LB Nathaniel Lovelady - Sprained Ankle - 2 Weeks
TOR: S Grant Horos - Pectoral Strain - 3 Weeks
TOR: QB Harold Bryant - Strained Hamstring - 2 Weeks

Players of the Week

OFF: RB Daniel Collins IND - 3 Rushing Touchdowns, 98 Rushing Yards

DEF: DL Bartolo Cruz PRO - 3 Sacks, 7 Tackles

Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 6-2
Minnesota - 5-3
Regina - 4-4
Calgary - 4-4
Edmonton - 3-5
Winnipeg - 1-7

CENTRAL
Louisville - 6-2
London - 4-4
Pittsburgh - 4-4
Toronto - 3-5
Indiana - 3-5
Buffalo - 1-7

EAST
Long Island - 7-2
Providence - 6-3
Montreal - 5-4
Ottawa - 5-4
Boston - 5-4
Halifax - 3-6

Power Rankings
1 - Long Island -
2 - Vancouver -
3 - Louisville +4
4 - Boston -1
5 - Minnesota -1
6 - Providence -
7 - Ottawa -2
8 - Calgary +1
9 - Pittsburgh +2
10 - Montreal -2
11 - London -1
12 - Regina -
13 - Indiana +2
14 - Halifax -1
15 - Toronto -1
16 - Buffalo +1
17 - Edmonton -1
18 - Winnipeg -

Week 10 Games
REG (4-4) @ BUF (1-7) - AUG 23 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
LDN (4-4) @ EDM (3-5) - AUG 24 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
IND (3-5) @ WPG (1-7) - AUG 25 - 2:00 PM ET
PIT (4-4) @ VAN (6-2) - AUG 25 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
MIN (5-3) @ TOR (3-5) - AUG 26 - 1:30 PM ET
CGY (4-4) @ LOU (6-2) - AUG 26 - 5:00 PM ET
BYE: BOS (5-4), HFX (3-6), LI (7-2), MTL (5-4), OTT (5-4), PRO (6-3)

Wallflower · 3/24/2025 4:56 pm

1973 Week 10 Transactions

WOLVES SHORE UP DEPTH IN TRADE WITH WINNIPEG
With yet another injury in the backfield to RB Jeremiah Morrow, the Wolves needed another RB. They were also hoping for additional help at LB with Shawn Anderson hurt and young LB Casey Miller struggling over the past couple of losses. They would land several pieces in a move with Winnipeg.

The full trade sees the Wolves acquire 29-year-old Surrey, BC product LB Kyrell Warner, as well as two former Wolves in RB Joseph Cook and WR Kendrick Newton in exchange for former 2nd Round Pick, WR Dennis Davtyan, a 1974 3rd Round Pick, and LB Patrick Lennon.

The Wolves get a local kid in Warner to rejuvenate the LB corps while Anderson gets back up to game speed. RB Joseph Cook returns after a couple of years in Regina and Winnipeg and will serve as the backup to RB Richard Morin down the stretch. WR Kendrick Newton mainly comes over to fill the spot left by Davtyan who is going the other way.

Winnipeg takes a bit of a risk with Davtyan, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, meaning he could leave after the season. He wasn’t expected to be able to make it up a deep-depth chart in Vancouver, hence why the team moved him. Winnipeg might have to give him some opportunities down the stretch if they hope to extend him. They also got Lennon back to fill the spot left by Warner.

MONTREAL PULLS THE TRIGGER ON A QB REPLACEMENT FOR INJURED APPLEWHITE
After the injury to QB Tom Applewhite, QB Martin Michaud took over starting duties. Unfortunately, Michaud has so far led back-to-back losses, which put pressure on the Rouge to get a more suitable replacement. They elected to go with a sturdy game-manager in QB Landon Ross, acquiring the 33-year-old along with DB Jim Norbel and OL Bert Sherman from the Toronto Steelheads in exchange for OL Phil Ampertis, a 1974 3rd Round Pick, and QB Brock Jennings.

Ross is a solid choice for the Rouge in a pinch, as he has shown to perform well in the regular season when surrounded by a solid team, as shown from his 8-3 record with the Gold Stars in 1970. Ross just needs to keep the Rouge a float down a difficult final stretch as Applewhite is expected to return ahead of the playoffs. The Rouge added Norbel to fill in a spot left by a couple of DB injuries to Real Monet and Nick Butler, while Sherman is a roster filler for Ampertis.

Similarly to Winnipeg, Toronto lands a player on the last year of their rookie deal. However, the Detroit native, who attended UHamilton, is more likely to stick around a team that has been completely reshaping their O-line. Ampertis is the next piece to the puzzle being one of the more promising long-term pieces they have now.

BOSTON HANDS KERA OVER TO PITTSBURGH FOR ALMOST NOTHING
OL Erik Nelson’s unfortunate season-ending injury has, at the very least, given Pittsburgh a lot of cap room to work with down the stretch. With other injuries to OL Ben Jammin and OL Lars Nordssen, the Blacksmiths were desperate to add any pieces to their O-line. Boston had been trying to move, regressing OL Harrold Kera’s less-than-ideal contract and Pittsburgh, with additional cap space, was willing to take him on. While Boston was more than willing to give Kera to Pittsburgh, they did need to take something back in return, so Pittsburgh gave them a Conditional 5th Round Pick in 1974 that would only go to Boston if Pittsburgh won the McCallister Cup.

3-TEAM TRADE SEES SEVERAL LINEBACKERS HEADING TO NEW TEAMS INCLUDING MAXWELL TREVORROW AND TUUKKA TARIITT
The Royals, Tigers, and Victors would make a 3-team swap that would see several linebackers change teams. The Royals would acquire LB Maxwell Trevorrow and undrafted WR Julius Provenza from Indiana, and a 1974 4th Round Pick from London. The Tigers would get LB Tuukka Tariitt from the Royals. Finally, the Victors would get a 1974 1st Round Pick from Ottawa and LB Garrett DeGraaf from London.

The Royals essentially get an upgrade at LB, acquiring a 26-year-old in Trevorrow, who has been an underrated part of the Victors’ LB corps. Trevorrow is not only a stronger player in recent seasons but also is 2-years younger than the departing Tariitt. Trevorrow also suits Ottawa’s culture, being a hard-working leader. WR Julius Provenza is added depth for Ottawa while WR Charles Toothacre remains out.

With the recent injury to LB Byron Seabrooke, the Tigers added depth with the acquisition of Tariitt. The injury-prone LB has been on the trade radar for over a year now, with Ottawa hoping for a more reliable piece. With the Tigers, Tariitt is set to be more of a depth role once Seabrooke returns which should keep him in action more consistently with a smaller role on the field.

Indiana simply gets a 1st Round pick out of a younger player as they continue their rebuild.

STAHL WAIVES NO-TRADE CLAUSE TO HEAD TO PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh wasn’t done with adding reinforcements to the O-line. They would swing a bit bigger than the earlier Kera trade, acquiring 5-time All-Star OL Viktor Stahl from the Indiana Victors. Stahl intended to finish out his career with the Victors, but after the regime change this past offseason, that became less of a reality. Indiana felt Stahl was a big piece they could move and ended up with a 1974 2nd Round Pick in the trade while retaining $5,000 of his salary. Stahl, while initially resistant to being traded, eventually gave in when he was involved in a meeting with GM Cooper Ellington of the Blacksmiths that seemed to change his mind.

Wallflower · 3/28/2025 6:13 pm

1973 Week 10

Roster Moves
BOS: OL Lewis Murray | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BUF: OL Humphrey Hogarth | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BUF: OL George Rooney | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BUF: QB Joel Joeson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BUF: QB Nathan Stauheim | Reserve List -> Active Roster
EDM: LB Rhett Bradberry | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
EDM: LB Spencer Morrison | Active Roster -> Reserve List
IND: OL Mackens Stevenson | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LDN: WR Cole Fletcher | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LDN: WR Jarred Reid | Active Roster -> Reserve List
LI: DB Rutherford Winters | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LI: DB Dan DeLeon | Active Roster -> Reserve List
MTL: TE Sylvain Leblanc | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
MTL: TE Greg Perry | Active Roster -> Waivers
MTL: DB Nick Butler | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
OTT: DL Skip Chambray | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Chuck Thomas | Active Roster -> Waivers
PIT: OL Erik Nelson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: OL Lars Nordssen | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: WR Taylor Middleton | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: WR Lukas Sanchez | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: DB Joseph Ahmed | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: QB Brock Jennings | Active Roster (Trade) -> Reserve List
TOR: QB Curtis Chapell | Reserve List -> Active Roster
WPG: RB Jarius Pederson | Reserve List -> Active Roster

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Regina Wheat Kings - 18 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 29 - Milton Charles Stadium - Thursday, August 23, 1973 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 53,020
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Owen Paisley
7-7: REG - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Leonard Green
7-10: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
7-13: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
7-20: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
3rd Q
14-20: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
14-23: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
14-26: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
4th Q
15-26: REG - Single K Mark Mundle
18-26: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
18-29: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch

The Blue Wings picked up their 2nd straight win, beating the Wheat Kings by 11 on Thursday Night Football.
Buffalo’s offence rolled to a 7-20 lead in the first half, while their defence was showing more growth following their coaching change from a couple of weeks ago.
The Wheat Kings were in the game early on a WR Leonard Green touchdown, but their luck from their last win over the Gold Stars was not present, and they fell back below .500.

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
London Tigers - 37 @ Edmonton Rangers - 16 - Forest Heights Park - Friday, August 24, 1973 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 28,375
1st Q
7-0: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
10-0: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-3: EDM - FG K Nigel Stewart
2nd Q
17-3: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Lloyd Lane
17-10: EDM - PTD QB Mike Key -> WR Stanley McClendon
17-13: EDM - FG K Nigel Stewart
3rd Q
20-13: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
20-16: EDM - FG K Nigel Stewart
27-16: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Cole Fletcher
30-16: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
37-16: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal

The Tigers’ offence showed their potential in a dominant win over the Rangers.
QB Henry Johnsson performed more like he had last season, throwing a pair of deep touchdowns en route to a very important win that moves the team back into a playoff spot. The defence also picked it up, especially in the 2nd half, only allowing 3 points over the final 2 quarters.
Edmonton was hanging with the Tigers in the first half behind QB Mike Key, but several turnovers and miscues in the 2nd half led to the lopsided final result.

Indiana Victors - 21 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 22 - Provencher Park - Saturday, August 25, 1973 - 2:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 21,394
1st Q
7-0: IND - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
7-7: WPG - PTD QB Mitchell Nash -> WR Elijah Skinner
7-8: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
2nd Q
14-8: IND - PTD QB Nathan Houle -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
3rd Q
14-11: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
4th Q
14-14: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
21-14: IND - RTD RB Daniel Collins
21-20: WPG - PTD QB Mitchell Nash -> WR Terry Upshaw
21-22: WPG - 2PT QB Mitchell Nash -> WR Terry Upshaw

Winnipeg pulled off their 2nd win of the season following a late-game gamble going for 2-points on their last touchdown of the game.
QB Mitchell Nash returned to the starting role after being benched for Emerson Thompson in their last game. Nash was solid in one of his best performances, throwing a pair of touchdowns and getting the ball to WR Terry Upshaw on the game-deciding 2-point conversion.
QB Nathan Houle was solid once again for Indiana, almost grabbing a 3rd straight win. However, the Victors’ defence was unable to stop the Falcons’ final drive, allowing the struggling team to steal the win.

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 27 @ Vancouver Wolves - 32 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Saturday, August 25, 1973 - 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT - Weather: Mostly Cloudy - Attendance: 35,063
1st Q
0-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
7-3: PIT - RTD RB Max Tracy
7-6: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
7-13: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
7-20: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Tristian Lewis
14-20: PIT - RTD RB Max Tracy
3rd Q
14-23: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
21-23: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
21-26: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
27-26: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Justin Anger
27-32: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston

The Wolves snapped 2 streaks with a win over the Blacksmiths, ending their own 2-game skid as well as the Blacksmiths’ 3-game win streak.
QB Kevin Westwood continued his stellar season, throwing 3 touchdowns in the win. He also led a fantastic game-winning drive late in the 4th that ended with a catch from the reliable WR Keshawn Johnston.
Pittsburgh found themselves in an early hole, down by 13 in the 2nd, but QB Louis Vaughn was able to lead a comeback in the 2nd half and take the lead in the 4th with a WR Justin Anger touchdown. Defence wasn’t much of a factor in the game for either team, with both QBs on their A game.

Minnesota Serpents - 14 @ Toronto Steelheads - 20 - Anderson Stadium - Sunday, August 26, 1973 - 1:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 49,724
1st Q
0-7: TOR - PTD QB Ryan Alexander -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
0-14: TOR - DTD INT DB Dwayne James
2nd Q
3-14: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
10-14: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
3rd Q
10-17: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes
11-17: MIN - Single K Ray Bough
4th Q
11-20: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes
14-20: MIN - FG K Ray Bough

Toronto’s defence made a statement by giving the Serpents’ offence a difficult day in an important win at home.
DB Dwayne James made an early statement with his 2nd pick-6 of the season that gave the Steelheads a demanding 0-14 lead. Minnesota inched back into the game in the 2nd quarter, but in the 2nd half, the Steelheads only allowed 4 more points. QB Ryan Alexander did just enough on offence after an early touchdown to give them the win.
Minnesota ultimately had another disappointing performance. Not only for QB Martin Keller, who continues his struggles this season, but even for the backfield that barely managed to get over 60 yards in total. The loss puts Minnesota back down 2 games to Vancouver for the top of the West.

Calgary Predators - 26 @ Louisville Thunder - 34 - Thunder Stadium - Sunday, August 26, 1973 - 5:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,455
1st Q
7-0: CGY - RTD RB Rocco Peaks
7-3: LOU - FG K Rhys Kupp
7-10: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Orlando Barrack
2nd Q
7-17: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
7-24: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
3rd Q
10-24: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
13-24: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
13-31: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
4th Q
19-31: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
19-34: LOU - FG K Rhys Kupp
26-34: CGY - PTD QB Emmitt Jackson -> WR Ted Jackson

Louisville staved off Calgary's comeback to secure their seventh win of the season, ending the Predators' streak of impressive upsets.
Calgary did get the early lead, but then Louisville’s offence took over, scoring 24 consecutive points including 3 touchdowns. After adding more in the 3rd, the Thunder were well in control of the game, however, Calgary would start to inch back into the game in the 4th.
QB Emmitt Jackson made some big plays as the Predators grabbed 2 touchdowns in the 4th to make it a 1-score game late. They would even get a chance to go for the tie, but Louisville’s defence stood tall.

Injury Report
BUF: LB Basti Gräbner - Wrist Sprain - 2 Weeks
EDM: DL Jared Kendall - Wrist Sprain - 3 Weeks
EDM: WR Stanley McClendon - Contusion - 2 Weeks
CGY: OL Melvin Murray - Torn Muscle - 6 Weeks
IND: OL Marc Clevinger - Tight Calf - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Conrad Kurst - Mild Soreness - Day-to-Day
IND: DB Byron Knight - Moderate Concussion - 4 Weeks
LDN: WR Lloyd Lane - Pectoral Strain - 3 Weeks
MIN: LB Earl Featherstonhaugh - Fractured Hand - 5 Weeks
PIT: OL Jeff Fedler - Strained Hamstring - 2 Weeks
REG: RB Alex Herbco - High Ankle Sprain - 8 Weeks
REG: DL Winfield Winchester - Mild Soreness - Day-to-Day
REG: DB Kevin Krane - Minor Bruise - Day-to-Day
REG: S Benny Preston - Mild Ligament Sprain - 4 Weeks
REG: WR Leonard Green - Wrist Sprain - 1 Week
WPG: WR Ryan Conway - Mild Soreness - Day-to-Day

Players of the Week

OFF: QB Kevin Westwood VAN - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 310 Passing Yards

DEF: LB Judge Barrett TOR - 1 Forced Fumble, 12 Tackles

Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 7-2
Minnesota - 5-4
Regina - 4-5
Calgary - 4-5
Edmonton - 3-6
Winnipeg - 2-7

CENTRAL
Louisville - 7-2
London - 5-4
Pittsburgh - 4-5
Toronto - 4-5
Indiana - 3-6
Buffalo - 2-7

EAST
Long Island - 7-2
Providence - 6-3
Montreal - 5-4
Ottawa - 5-4
Boston - 5-4
Halifax - 3-6

Playoff Picture
1 - C: Louisville - 7-2
2 - E: Long Island - 7-2
3 - W: Vancouver - 7-2
4 - Providence - 6-3
5 - London - 5-4
6 - Minnesota - 5-4
7 - Montreal - 5-4
8 - Ottawa - 5-4
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9 - Boston - 5-4
10 - Regina - 4-5
11 - Pittsburgh - 4-5
12 - Calgary - 4-5
13 - Toronto - 4-5
14 - Edmonton - 3-6
15 - Indiana - 3-6
16 - Halifax - 3-6
17 - Winnipeg - 2-7
18 - Buffalo - 2-7

Power Rankings
1 - Long Island -
2 - Vancouver -
3 - Louisville -
4 - Boston -
5 - Providence +1
6 - Ottawa +1
7 - Minnesota -2
8 - London +3
9 - Calgary -1
10 - Pittsburgh -1
11 - Montreal -1
12 - Toronto +3
13 - Regina -1
14 - Buffalo +2
15 - Indiana -2
16 - Halifax -2
17 - Winnipeg +1
18 - Edmonton -1

Week 11 Games
VAN (7-2) @ WPG (2-7) - AUG 31 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
PIT (4-5) @ HFX (3-6) - SEP 1 - 12:00 PM ET
TOR (4-5) @ BUF (2-7) - SEP 1 - 12:00 PM ET
LDN (5-4) @ BOS (5-4) - SEP 1 - 3:30 PM ET
LI (7-2) @ PRO (6-3) - SEP 1 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
MTL (5-4) @ MIN (5-4) - SEP 2 - 1:00 PM ET
OTT (5-4) @ REG (4-5) - SEP 2 - 4:30 PM ET
EDM (3-6) @ CGY (4-5) - SEP 3 - 2:00 PM ET - Labour Day
LOU (7-2) @ IND (3-6) - SEP 3 - 6:00 PM ET - Labour Day

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