The Calgary Stampeders constructed up a 21-1 lead at halftime after which coasted to a 31-4 preseason win over the visiting Edmonton Elks, on Saturday night time.
“We did play a whole lot of our starters they usually performed nicely,” Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson stated after the win.
“And, you realize, Edmonton’s first sport — so I form of felt like our starters wanted to do this. We did take a whole lot of penalties. A few of them had been simply dumb penalties that I think about form of egocentric penalties. You understand, over-aggression. So, we have to clear that up.”
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Stampeders’ quarterback Phillip Walker Junior threw for 138 yards and one landing because the hosts jumped out to a 15-1 first-quarter lead and by no means appeared again. Logan Bonner scored two touchdowns on the bottom, whereas receiver Daylen Baldwin had one landing reception.
Veteran kicker Rene Paredes went 3-for-3 in area objective makes an attempt, together with one from 52 yards.
Vincent Blanchard had a 40-yard area objective for the Elks.
“You understand I believe perhaps it was just a little huge for a pair guys firstly,” Elks head coach Mark Kilam stated after the loss.
“I believe will probably be a wakeup name for the extent of preparation, the extent of physicality that we have to have. However there was just a little little bit of life late in that sport. There will certainly be some positives to construct on, however plenty of educate tape from that one.”
UP NEXT:
The Edmonton Elks will host the B.C. Lions on Could 30, to finish-off their preseason play.
The Calgary Stampeders are completed their preseason, and can kick issues off on June 7, in opposition to the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
The CFL common season begins June 5.
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