In this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton delves into the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' preparation as they gear up to face the BC Lions at Tim Hortons Field. After a tough start to the season, the team is looking to rebound with strategic changes and a renewed focus. Key topics include updates on player injuries, coaching staff adjustments, and insights from Bo Levi Mitchell and Coach Scott Milanovich on overcoming early-season challenges.

Takeaways:

• Injury Updates:
  • Running back James Butler, after missing the last game due to concussion protocol, is back in practice.
  • Defensive back Will Sunderland, previously on the six-game injury list, is gradually returning.
  • Rookie defensive lineman Nate Dumoulin Duguay is out with an injury, replaced by veteran Evan Johnson.
• Coaching Changes:
  • The team has replaced special teams coordinator Paul Boudreau with Dennis McKnight, a familiar face from the June Jones era.
• Player and Coach Insights:
  • Bo Levi Mitchell emphasizes that the team’s losses are due to self-inflicted mistakes rather than being outmatched by opponents.
  • Coach Scott Milanovich discusses the need for addressing penalties and improving execution.
• Team Dynamics:
  • The Ticats are focusing on small details to correct their course, with changes in the linebacker positions and defensive strategies showing early positive results.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction and Overview

01:14 - Injury Updates

02:04 - Coaching Staff Changes

04:25 - Bo Levi Mitchell's Perspective

05:27 - Team’s Focus on Improvement

07:40 -  Milanovich on Penalties and Execution

09:11 - Coach Milanovich's Decisive Changes

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