Sunday, July 20, 2008

Eskimos look for a repeat win against Toronto in game two of the back-to-back series

The 2-1 Esks head into Sunday's match-up in Toronto looking to sweep the season series worth the Argos and notch their third straight win, something they haven't done since 2005. That year Edmonton reeled off a pair of "hattricks" en route to their 13th Grey Cup victory. Not since 2003 has Edmonton taken both games from Toronto.

Rookie KR/DB Tristan Jackson's third quarter heroics scorched the Argos last Thursday. Jackson put his stamp on the game with an 89 yard interception return for a touchdown off a Kerry Joseph pass, followed five plays later by a 61 yard punt return major. A.J. Harris appears to be the answer to any and all questions about Edmonton's ground game. In his CFL debut, Harris carried 14 times for 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Another rookie, WR Kelly Campbell, is rapidly becoming one of Ricky Ray's favorite targets. The former Georgia Tech star an ex-Minnesota Viking had a team leading 71 yards on three catches last week. Second year wideout Fred Stamps is coming off his best game as an Eskimo with five receptions for 65 yards.

Road Warriors: Rather than make the long trek back west after the Toronto game, the Esks will set up in nearby Burlington to prepare for next Friday's game in Hamilton against the Cats.



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