Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38 Montreal Alouettes 41 (July 20, 2006)
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0 commentsMontreal led off the scoring in the first quarter with an impressive first drive, to be finished with a 47-yard field goal from Damon Duval. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo looked good coming out for the start, completing a 17-yard pass, then followed by a 13-yard pass. Running back Robert Edwards also got a decent start in the first series with a five-yard run. However, Calvillo couldn't convert on a 2/5 and only managed to pick up 1 yard, to set up Duval for his kick. But after this great start to the game, Montreal would score no more points in the quarter.
Quarterback Jason Maas was not to be out done on his team's first drive of the game. He led his team to an eventual 2-yard run for a Hamilton touchdown on the 13th play of the game. Maas completed some great passes of his own, in the team's march down field. He completed passes of 12, 4, 10, and the deep strike 41 yards to set his team up with a first-and-goal from the Hamilton 8-yard line. A 6-yard run by Cory Holmes, led Maas to his score.
Montreal looked good on their second series, but a holding penalty halted the drive. Hamilton's second possession sputtered as well, only getting the team to their own 28-yard line. On the ensuing punt, Montreal half back Chip Cox blocked the punt. Hamilton recovered the ball but could not move it and turned the ball over on downs.
Montreal looked to capitalize on the turnover, but on the second play, from the Hamilton 25, Calvillo was picked off by DB Mike Echols who ran the ball back 94 yards for another Hamilton touchdown.
The Montreal offense mounted a fair charge at the end of the first quarter, but was again halted by penalties and inefficiency in handling the ball. At the end of the first, Hamilton 14 - Montreal 3.
The Montreal offense finally got in gear in the second quarter, with a 3-yard tuchdown pass to Jeff Piercy.
In the folowing Hamilton drive, Maas threw an interception for a touchdown. The pass was picked off by rush end (RE) Anwar Stewart who ran the ball back 40 yards for a Montreal touchdown.
Hamilton did get a field goal on their next drive, from the 41-yard line. This drive had a flea-flicker play thrown in that did not fool the number one defense in the league, Maas was sacked for a nine-yard loss. The team followed this field goal with another on their next series, from the foot of their rookie Mark Myers, good from 43 yards. At the end of the second quarter, Hamilton 20 - Montreal 17.
In the third quarter, Calvillo came out and threw another interception for a touchdown. This time it was CB Jason Goss that was the recepient, he ran 53 yard for another Hamilton touchdown.
Calvillo was able to calm himself down from the mistake and led his team to another Montreal major. Calvillo threw a 6-yard pass to Kerry Watkins, to cap the drive.
Maas was able to move his team, but the field goal try was missed wide to the left. Montreal RB Avon Cobourne caught the ball 14 yards deep into the end zone and ran the ball back 82 yards.
Calvillo and Montreal were able to capitalize on this tremendous return with a 36-yard touchdown pass to slot back Thyron Anderson. At the end of the third quarter, Hamilton 27 - Montreal 31.
Maas got the ball late in the third quarter and took the ball deep into Montreal territory at the beginning of the fourth quarter. However, the Montreal defense kept the Ticats from reaching the end zone. So, they had to settle for a 9-yard field goal.
The Calvillo led offense scored a touchdown on the next series. This time the catch was made by Edwards from 18 yards out.
Maas again charged down the field. This time connecting with wide receiver Brock Ralph for a 26-yard touchdown pass. Hamilton went for two and scored on 5-yard pass to wide receiver Craig Yeast.
Montreal finished the scoring on a 13-yard field goal.
Final stat leaders Hamilton. QB Jason Maas was 30 of 41 for 374 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also led the rushing attack with 6 rushes for 31 yards with one touchdown. WR Kamau Peterson had 5 receptions for 88 yards. K Mark Myers 3/4 on field goals and 3/3 on extra points.
Final stat leaders Montreal. QB Anthony Calvillo was 29 of 37 for 319 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 picks. RB Robert Edwards had 15 rushes for 82 yards and 0 touchdowns. SB Ben Cahoon had 11 receptions for 151 yards and 0 touchdowns. K Damon Duval was 2/2 on field goals and 5/5 on extra points.
Date
July 20, 2006
