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McPherson to start for Als in season finale
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Posted: October 30, 2012 05:30 PM
Updated: October 30, 2012 05:55 PM
THE CANADIAN PRESS
MONTREAL -- Backup Adrian McPherson will start at quarterback this weekend to give Anthony Calvillo a rest when the Montreal Alouettes close out the CFL regular season in Winnipeg on Saturday.
The Alouettes, who have locked up first place in the CFL East Division, announced their plans on Tuesday.
McPherson completed only two of five passes for two yards this season, but one was for a touchdown.
However, the 29-year-old who is sent in for short-yardage situations gained 72 yards on 28 carries. His eight touchdowns is second on the team to injured tailback Brandon Whitaker's nine.
The 40-year-old Calvillo passed the 5,000-yard mark in passing for a CFL record seventh time in Montreal's 27-25 win over Edmonton on Sunday.
The Alouettes will host the Eastern Final on Nov. 18 at Olympic Stadium.
Fan Comments
Dekkoy
Now if you're Winnipeg what do you do? Play one QB from start to finish in preparation for next year, or try out everyone that is a potential?
Winnipeg had a nice surge at the end of the season but otherwise another painful year. I'd like to hear what their fans are saying about that.
Personally I like Pierce's big heart, but his previously described 'toughness' I think is his weakness.
Elliot has shown some flashes of good and a few ints after. Why not give him and Brink a chance? Even try out new plays.
I don't think they have anything to lose, even if they lose.
Winnipeg had a nice surge at the end of the season but otherwise another painful year. I'd like to hear what their fans are saying about that.
Personally I like Pierce's big heart, but his previously described 'toughness' I think is his weakness.
Elliot has shown some flashes of good and a few ints after. Why not give him and Brink a chance? Even try out new plays.
I don't think they have anything to lose, even if they lose.
October 31, 2012 - 7:15am
als rule
like it had to be announced?
October 30, 2012 - 11:51pm
tabbiefanmcb
Not a surprise at all.
October 30, 2012 - 8:50pm
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