Steve Milton, Multi-Platform Columnist for Hamilton Sports Group, reflects on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' challenging season, highlighting their final game against the Ottawa Red Blacks, key player performances, coaching strategies, and areas for improvement moving forward. The discussion emphasizes the emotional toll of the season, the need for changes, and the positives that emerged despite the overall disappointing results.

Takeaways

• The Ticats ended the season with a disappointing 7-11 record.
• Bo Levi Mitchell had a strong finish to the season, breaking franchise records.
• The team faced significant challenges, including injuries and coaching changes.
• There is a need for talent upgrades and better performance at home.
• Mitchell's leadership and resilience were crucial during tough times.
• The emergence of young players provided some hope for the future.
• Coaching strategies will be pivotal in the upcoming season.
• The emotional impact of the season was evident among players.
• The team must improve their preparation for next season.
• Despite the struggles, there were notable positive developments.

Chapters

00:00
Season Overview and Final Game Recap

03:02
Player Performances and Key Moments

05:53
Coaching Insights and Future Directions

09:01
Positives and Areas for Improvement

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