Heartbreak Home Opener - Ticats Today - June 17th, 2024

Host Steve Milton dissects the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' heart-wrenching 33-30 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at the home opener at Tim Hortons Field. Steve provides a detailed breakdown of the game, shares insights from head coach Scott Milanovich, and highlights standout performances from Bo Levi Mitchell and Brandon Barlow. Despite the loss, there were several positive takeaways and key plays worth discussing. 

Key Takeaways:

The Ticats allowed the Roughriders to score 10 points in the final two minutes, losing their lead.Bo Levi Mitchell completed 27 of 38 passes for 380 yards, throwing touchdowns to Kiondre Smith, Steven Dunbar Jr., and Shemar Bridges.Key defensive plays included three sacks by Brandon Barlow, though the Ticats struggled to stop critical late-game drives.Tim White had a mix of impressive catches and crucial drops, including a turnover that set up the Riders' game-winning field goal.The team showed moments of brilliance but needs to learn how to maintain leads and finish games strong.

Chapters: 
00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview
00:45 - Coach Scott Milanovich's Post-Game Comments
03:20 - Bo Levi Mitchell and Key Offensive Plays
06:14 - Defensive Highlights and Areas for Improvement
09:22 - Learning to Win: Team Development and Next Steps 

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