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Esks' LB Sherritt won't face Ticats on Friday
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Posted: October 03, 2012 03:00 PM
Updated: October 03, 2012 03:23 PM
CFL.ca Staff
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Eskimos will be without one of their top defensive weapons when they take on the Tiger-Cats on Friday night, as the team announced JC Sherritt will not play due to an injured knee he suffered last week vs. the Calgary Stampeders.
Rookie linebacker Simoni Lawrence will get the start in his place.
The announcement comes just one day after Sherritt said he hopes to play in Week 15.
His absence in the lineup could prove costly for the Esks on Friday, as they look to end a five-game losing streak in a game that has major playoff implications.
“It’s always the worst feeling to watch the guys go out there and you can’t help them,” says Sherritt. “I don’t think there is a worse feeling in sports, so I’m just doing what I can to get it healthy and get ready.”
Lawrence, meanwhile, has played in 10 games this season, registering eight defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles and one fumble recovery. He spent the first two games, as well as the eighth game of the season on the 1-game injured list.
Fan Comments
als rule
lucky hamilton!!
October 05, 2012 - 8:53pm
GoTi-Cats
J C Sherritt's absence should make tilt things a little in the Ti-Cat's favor but I'd hate to see him sidelined for long because he's such a good player and a lot of fun to watch.
October 03, 2012 - 10:21pm
*C*F*L*
HUGE.
Sherritt out of the line up. Leagues leading tackler by a mile, and REED controlling the offensive huddle. Game has major ramifications on Edmonton's cross-over plan.
All this while on a 5 game slide.
Sherritt out of the line up. Leagues leading tackler by a mile, and REED controlling the offensive huddle. Game has major ramifications on Edmonton's cross-over plan.
All this while on a 5 game slide.
October 03, 2012 - 9:17pm
Wilkie
Glad to see Kavis making some decisions. Joseph as #1 man - good call, he's the best they have. Jyles as #3 - equally good. Charles and Messam in the backfield - good.
Strange that Boyd will probably be looking for work - again - when earlier he was the league's leading rusher?!!
Strange that Boyd will probably be looking for work - again - when earlier he was the league's leading rusher?!!
October 03, 2012 - 12:23am
tabbiefanmcb
Ah yes but most of Boyd`s yards to vault him into top spot were in one game - against the Ticats! However he does seem to be the odd man out. Edmonton jumped to sign him even though they knew there was a chance that Messam would be returning.
Just wondering - isn`t it the job of the coach to make decisions lol!
Just wondering - isn`t it the job of the coach to make decisions lol!
October 03, 2012 - 10:43am
tabbiefanmcb
Sherritt or not, Ticats will have to be on like they were for Montreal last week so they can take this game which I do think is winnable for them.
October 02, 2012 - 9:01pm
Tabbies4TW
Avon Couborne went on 3rd and long and said as long as Sherrit isn't there the outcome of the game looks good. Perfect....
October 03, 2012 - 6:00pm
Tabbies4TW
Cobourne* NEED TO PROOFREAD!
October 03, 2012 - 9:23pm
tabbiefanmcb
Glad I'm not the only one!
October 04, 2012 - 10:01am
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