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I've boarded the hype train

I watched the livestream off the Centennial Cup website ($18!!) rather than subscribe to TSN+ and was loving watching my town represented at the national level, and winning it all too. Really liked the "live check-ins" to the local Smitty's in Niverville and seeing a lot of familiar faces on my computer screen chugging the brews cheering on the Nighthawks. I have to admit I haven't followed them very much but will try to be more active next year, including trying to take in a few games in Niverville when I am out. Great job Nighthawks! According to people I've talked to, the party hasn't stopped since yesterday lol....

A real champ over achiever. I loved that guy, soo much heart and just played his ass off. You can really see that trend in our D too. Smith, shay, ayers, and woodbey for starters. We have some other big dbs who are sam tweeners too. The secondary and second level have soo many guys that are modular and can play many roles from many alignments. The athleticism of our canadian defensive back ups is really tremendous too. We’ve gone from those guys being the outliers and massive luxuries to that being the barrier for entry. Most all the those candian D subs are not just athletic outliers, but they are tough nasty hard nosed football players. Not just pile of cross over athletes trying to make a go of it. That versatile athletic canadian defensive back up core, is going to be a major back bone to our defensive success this year and going forward.

My first time I’ve paid much attention to preseason camp - figured Stuart would atleast generated some local attention but the Daniels thing seems to have dominated the media circuit - been crickets on Stuart - nothing from Tait or other local media? TSN and 3down both had him as a top 25 prospect in a NCAA dominated draft class. (Not trying to over hype him but he obviously needs some help in the publicity department!! lol) Some good audio from 3down on the first few minutes of in his YouTube film for anyone looking for tidbits on the talent pool at camp. Prospect film

Brilliant strategy to avoid playing against him this year - sign him knowing if he's playing for us this year, he would immediately get hurt.

Stuart has soo much upside, sam/lber body with the athleticism and raw tools to run with wrs and cover. I’d love to have him on the ar early to play teams and develop as an actual db. He was a great sleeper pick. Idk if we’d have to hide him. teams don’t usually poach rookie drafted canadians if you pr em. idr the last pr poach at all. Pressure should be on both hallett and kelly. Ball really over achieved last year and had some flashes. Kid plays his heart out.

You mean Juran Bolden 2.0

same with Chijoke Onyenegecha. I am just kidding, I just wanted to bring that name back for poops and giggles...

Aqua done....one good song? the entire Aquarium Album screams 90s (I actually do prefer listening to the rest of the tracks over Barbie Girl)

woo hoo football!!! For pre-season I'm pretty impressed with the quality. Just so happy to be watching my favorite sport, even if its two teams I despise. 👍

Denmark was so smooth in his route running. Just got open.

No doubt...most of us were looking him up on the roster page wondering if he was even in camp..lol

It's the crown jewel of the sovereign republic of alberta

Probably the best example of a guy who flew under the radar of posters but turned into a ******* good player is Clarence Denmark.

I like that he can play any of the Line Backer positions and Safety.

Agree - He won both agility drills at the cfl combine this year posting a 4.01 shuttle/6.82 3-cone which for a 223 lb’r is impressive.

Some sloppiness, some nice plays... Definitely pre season. Calgary stadium still an embarrassing dump. Can't believe the GC is going to showcase that place on national TV.

You should root for him - I am! Quick feet and good eyes!

Link from my nephew re camp video Stuart #7 For anyone interested. Not rooting for - just familiar with his play and think projects well.

I can tell you with certainty that every year roster guys fly completely under our radar on this forum. None of us attend camp or receive enough unbiased info to know who might surprise. Hope the guy you are rooting for is as good as you say because he would then have beat out some pretty good prospects.

First new rule shows up... no points on a punt that goes outta bounds in the endzone.

My first post so go easy on responses:) I have to agree about draft pick Stuart (#7 - on D) - frankly surprised he hasn’t gotten more mentions from his camp - disagree with early comments he’s just a ST body. My nephew played with him at Mac so I’ve seen many of his college games and he’s a legitimate top tier stud - elite in coverage, in the box and he tackles like a beast. Here’s a theory - because he’s a non counter - wonder if JY is hiding him with the 3’s until roster trimming is done. Apparently JY talks to him regularly - would be surprised if he isn’t rostered as he’s been taking reps with the 1’s on punt, and regular D reps with the 2’s and done well. With his size (220+) and movement he presents a ton of options - Boundary Safety, Half, SAM or WSLB. My nephew sent a great cut up of Stuart’s camp performance (pretty impressive: multiple picks/PBU’s and dominant in battle drills) - I’d post it but I don’t know how to upload video attachments?

I went and read the TC reports. Schoen got a couple kudos at rookie camp then basically no mentions until final cuts. Blake and Lucky Jackson were going the ongoing front runners here. Most had it as a choice of Adugosi or Schoen for Pr. Kudos to Mike for recognizing Schoen early.

Wonder how much the riders will win the grey cup by today...

Mike actually said as soon as schoen was signed what a good signing that was.