Ford Leads Elks’ Opportunistic Defensive Backs Against Visiting Bombers
The Elks are 7-3 and have won four of five at home, while the Bombers try to stop a two-game slide.
- On Friday, the first-place Edmonton Elks host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium for a West Division matchup, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT.
- Under second-year head coach Mark Kilam, the Elks lead the West Division at 7-3, positioned to snap a five-year playoff drought after going 4-1 at home this season.
- Defensive back Tyrell Ford is tied for the league lead with five interceptions, anchoring a secondary that has recorded a league-high 16 interceptions over the last seven games.
- The 5-4 Bombers have lost their last two meetings against the Elks; Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea noted that playing in Edmonton is challenging.
- Defensive backs coach Aaron Grymes drives the resurgence with an aggressive philosophy, stating, "We want these guys attacking the football every single play," defining the team's defensive strategy.
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Ford leads Elks' opportunistic defensive backs against visiting Bombers
When Tyrell Ford was growing up in Niagara Falls, Ont., his offensive skills got to a point where he decided he needed a new challenge. So he gave up carrying and catching the football to try his hand at defence.
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Ford leads Elks’ opportunistic defensive backs against visiting Bombers
EDMONTON - When Tyrell Ford was growing up in Niagara Falls, Ont., his offensive skills got to a point where he decided he needed a new challenge. So he gave
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