Edmonton Sun Articles Monday Aug 13
Injuries costly in many ways
As the Eskimos hurt parade gets bigger, the salary cap looms larger
By JONATHAN HUNTINGTON, SUN MEDIA
The Edmonton Eskimos' injury situation is a muddy mess.
There are so many possible scenarios for a roster for this Saturday's game in Regina against the first-place Saskatchewan Roughriders.
As the Eskimos hurt parade gets bigger, the salary cap looms larger
By JONATHAN HUNTINGTON, SUN MEDIA
The Edmonton Eskimos' injury situation is a muddy mess.
There are so many possible scenarios for a roster for this Saturday's game in Regina against the first-place Saskatchewan Roughriders.
By the Numbers
47.9
Sean Fleming's punting average on Saturday night against Hamilton.
8
Eskimos runningback Ron McClendon had eight rushing yards on six carries Saturday.
9
McClendon did have a team-high nine catches for 71 yards, though, against Hamilton.
3-1
That is the Eskimos record this year when McClendon is the starting tailback.
11
In a stat the Esks would like to change, the club is averaging 11 penalties a game. The Saskatchewan Roughriders - this week's opponent on Saturday in Regina - took just four penalties last week.
47.9
Sean Fleming's punting average on Saturday night against Hamilton.
8
Eskimos runningback Ron McClendon had eight rushing yards on six carries Saturday.
9
McClendon did have a team-high nine catches for 71 yards, though, against Hamilton.
3-1
That is the Eskimos record this year when McClendon is the starting tailback.
11
In a stat the Esks would like to change, the club is averaging 11 penalties a game. The Saskatchewan Roughriders - this week's opponent on Saturday in Regina - took just four penalties last week.
After suffering his second career concussion on Saturday night, Kevin Lefsrud has adopted a three-strikes-and-he's-out attitude
By JONATHAN HUNTINGTON, SUN MEDIA
Kevin Lefsrud's football career will end if he suffers another concussion this season.
After suffering his second concussion of this football season on Saturday night, the Edmonton Eskimos guard has implemented a three-strikes-and-he's-out policy.
"If I get a third concussion (this season) that will be it," said Lefsrud on the phone yesterday.
By JONATHAN HUNTINGTON, SUN MEDIA
Kevin Lefsrud's football career will end if he suffers another concussion this season.
After suffering his second concussion of this football season on Saturday night, the Edmonton Eskimos guard has implemented a three-strikes-and-he's-out policy.
"If I get a third concussion (this season) that will be it," said Lefsrud on the phone yesterday.
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