On the second episode of Ticats This Week, Rick Zamperin, Matt Bucknor and Simoni Lawrence recap the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-26 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, discuss what it means to get your jersey retired and look ahead to Saturday's home opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.  

Key Takeaways:

• The Tiger Cats started the season flat against Calgary.
• Offensive momentum is crucial for success in games.
• Turnovers need to be capitalized on to score points.
• Physicality is essential for both offense and defense.
• Special teams play can significantly impact the game's outcome.
• Garnie Henley's number retirement is a significant event for the team.
• Rookie performances can be a bright spot in tough games.
• Improving on second and long situations is critical for defense.
• Players need to be prepared for chaotic situations on the field.
• Toughness in blocking and tackling is fundamental for success. Everybody that plays football wants something great to happen.
• It's the pinnacle of respect of an organization to a player.
• You want to be remembered as a great teammate.
• Football is the greatest team game.
• You have to set unrealistic goals.
• What type of team are we going to see?
• We can't just walk in there and think we're going to win.
• You want to neutralize their energy.
• Trevor Harris is one of the smartest quarterbacks.
• If the quarterback goes out there and throws five touchdowns, we probably won't win.

Chapters

00:00
Roster Updates

01:29
Analyzing the Loss Against Calgary

10:10
Identifying Areas for Improvement

18:12
Looking Ahead to Saskatchewan

21:15
Celebrating Garney Henley's Legacy

21:50
The Legacy of Greatness in Football

31:16
Preparing for the Roughriders: Strategies and Insights

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