Here are the Football Canada Cup day 2 game predictions. We managed a 4-0 record in the opening day but we’ll chalk that up to lots of luck :)…maybe we will have that same luck for day 2 predictions?

Many impressive teams, impressive players, and impressive coaches make day 2 extremely hard to predict. Coaching preparation and game planning will have more of an effect in game 2 then game 1. How the losing teams bounce back from a day 1 loss will be important in determining who will win. The winning teams, preparation and making plays will go far in the result on Tuesday.

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Saskatchewan vs. Nova Scotia – Tuesday 10 am

Obviously disappointed with their opening loses these two teams look to rebound in game number two of the 2011 Football Canada Cup. Nova Scotia played great defense but were on the field too long and eventually succumbed to the passing attack of Ontario West. Defensive linemen Adam Melanson and Jacob Rigby must have another impressive performance to limit the Saskatchewan run attack. Nova Scotia’s A’dre Fraser was hurt early in game one and his status for game two is unknown. Regardless, someone will have to step up and make plays on the offense for Nova Scotia.

Saskatchewan continually shot themselves in the foot in their game against Alberta. The defense will have to tighten up and limit the number of big plays they give up. The offense will have to be more consistent and overall they must limit the number of mistakes. Quarterback Jared Andreychuk must get some help from his receivers who dropped numerous balls in game one.

Saskatchewan 24 Nova Scotia 13

Ontario East vs. Manitoba – Tuesday 1 pm

Manitoba played a great game on defense against British Columbia but the offense never could capitalize. Conversely, Ontario East made two many mistakes against Quebec, mistakes they have to fix in order to win game two.

Manitoba may have the best front seven in this tournament. They limited running back Terrell Davis, arguably the best back in the tournament, to 55 yards rushing. Their defense will have to contend with a big Ontario East offensive line who pass protected very well against Quebec. Defensive end Quinn Horton was impressive in game one and he hopes to lead the defensive line once again. If Manitoba can find some offensive ‘magic’ they could have a good result in this one.

Ontario East had too many mistakes in game one. Bad snaps, turnovers and special teams coverage gave Team Quebec too many easy opportunities to score, which they did. Offenses are always behind in game one, and it is the offense that will have to find a way to score points against a solid Manitoba defense. Peter Godber and the offensive line were impressive in game one, but they can’t score the points. Skill positions must step up.

Manitoba 17 Ontario East 13

Alberta vs. Ontario West – Tuesday 4pm

Alberta’s offense looked awesome in game 1 and the defense stood their ground. Ontario West started slow against Nova Scotia but began to ‘click’ as the game went on.

Alberta’s defense line is the key for this game. Can they get pressure on QB Will Finch and limit his time to find open receivers? Getting pressure on Finch will be predicated on a little ‘scheming’ and also winning some one on ones against an Ontario West offensive line that had some weaknesses in game one. DB Rees Paterson had a strong game one and he and his defensive back mates will have to shut down the talented Ontario West receiving core, in particular Jake Frimeth. Offensively, execution is the key.

It is no secret that Ontario West will have to throw the ball well to be successful. The key question is whether they will be able to protect. Defensively they should be able to limit the Alberta offense if the front seven can match up physically with a strong offensive line of Alberta. Alberta will bring a balanced attack which will challenge this defense. Key to this match up may be special teams. A component that Ontario West used effectively in game one.

Alberta 27 Ontario West 24

British Columbia vs. Quebec – Tuesday 7pm

We had these team ranked #1 and #2 in our ‘pre-tournament POWER RANKING’ and we still feel this is a deserving ranking. British Columbia managed to pull out a victory in game one against the stingy defense of Manitoba. Some half time adjustments helped the offense a bit but it was the consistent play of the defense that won them the game.

Quebec looked good in their game one victory against Ontario East. The offense capitalized on all the short fields that they were given and QB Hugo Richard managed the game well and made a big play early on, 52 yard TD pass to Étienne Moisan, to give his team momentum. Running back by committee, led by Gabriel Parent, will need to break down a stout defensive front of Team BC. The defense will look to limit the running attack of Team BC, specifically Terrell Davis and Sam Davies.

British Columbia struggled on offense and part of the credit must be given to Manitoba. The passing game never got into a rhythm and in order to beat Quebec they must employ a balanced offensive attack. Team BC’s offensive line will have to have a better game than game one in order to give the skill position players more time to execute. Defensively, they are going against a team with a lot more offensive weapons then their first opponent. Keep everything in front of you or else…

Quebec 30 British Columbia 28