Heartbreak Home Opener - Ticats Today - June 17th, 2024

Host Steve Milton dissects the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' heart-wrenching 33-30 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at the home opener at Tim Hortons Field. Steve provides a detailed breakdown of the game, shares insights from head coach Scott Milanovich, and highlights standout performances from Bo Levi Mitchell and Brandon Barlow. Despite the loss, there were several positive takeaways and key plays worth discussing.
Key Takeaways:
The Ticats allowed the Roughriders to score 10 points in the final two minutes, losing their lead.
Bo Levi Mitchell completed 27 of 38 passes for 380 yards, throwing touchdowns to Kiondre Smith, Steven Dunbar Jr., and Shemar Bridges.
Key defensive plays included three sacks by Brandon Barlow, though the Ticats struggled to stop critical late-game drives.
Tim White had a mix of impressive catches and crucial drops, including a turnover that set up the Riders' game-winning field goal.
The team showed moments of brilliance but needs to learn how to maintain leads and finish games strong.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview
00:45 - Coach Scott Milanovich's Post-Game Comments
03:20 - Bo Levi Mitchell and Key Offensive Plays
06:14 - Defensive Highlights and Areas for Improvement
09:22 - Learning to Win: Team Development and Next Steps
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[@davidmalcolm2906]

Steve other than a short mention of the Canadian linebacker Hoyle the linebackers need a serious upgrade. The loss of Thurman and Simoni has really hurt them. Harris had free range down the field on second downs between 10-20 yards which is where the backers are supposed to be. I thought the TSN turning point was the 2nd and 17 in the fourth quarter when the Riders were hemmed in deep. No issue with throwing 18 over the middle for the first. Washington has to upgrade that crew. There are decent guys experienced guys being cut around the league. This experiment with rookie backers is hurting. It was embarssing to celebrate the last Grey Cup winning that 25 frickin years ago.

[@stevenembree7669]

No show Bo

[@woodchuck2170]

Extremely disappointing outcome. I have been following and rooting for the TiCats since the early 60's and that game last night was one of the worst meltdowns I have ever witnessed by the team. Throughout the second half they looked liked the Leafs (minus the skates) trying to nurse a lead. It rarely works. It appeared that almost every time Harris threw a pass during the first half there was one or even two or three defenders all over the receiver. During the second half it looked like the TiCat secondary was playing prevent defence for 30 minutes. On the final Sask touchdown it looked like the DBS were running away from the receiver. Dreadful. Please end the cliche: "learn how to win". Get out there and play hard football, as is the Ticat tradition! Oskee wee wee.