Ripper

I don't run the site, I have no say in who posts and who doesn't.  Quick side note, you mentioned something about wife being not well,  I really hope that goes well for you. Straight up man.  My wife is my best friend and the absolute center of my world. I couldn't even imagine to pretend to know how that would feel.  

Its actually pathetic how far you go to take shots at the Riders. He failed the test a month and half ago

I don't run the site, I have no say in who posts and who doesn't.  Quick side note, you mentioned something about wife being not well,  I really hope that goes well for you. Straight up man.  My wife is my best friend and the absolute center of my world. I couldn't even imagine to pretend to know how that would feel.  

So basically the same as here?  Especially from you.  Anyone who disagrees with you is a idiot?  I'll never understand why fans go read the other site and then talk about it on the other.  Sign up and say your piece.  I get venom here but I show up and take it.  I don't hide from it. 

So basically the same as here?  Especially from you.  Anyone who disagrees with you is a idiot?  I'll never understand why fans go read the other site and then talk about it on the other.  Sign up and say your piece.  I get venom here but I show up and take it.  I don't hide from it. 

Uh... because he was cheating? If Harris didn't want to get suspended, he shouldn't have played with fire. The timing of the suspension sucks, sure, but some conspiracy nuts seem to think the league has it out for us (which is preposterous) and intentionally timed it for the back-to-back games with the Riders. The league took so long because they likely didn't want to suspend him until they were absolutely sure he was in violation of the drug policy. The CFL would look way worse if they suspended him prematurely, only to find out it was a false positive.
What you are suggesting is nothing short of utilitarianism i.e. "greater good" mentality, the fact it's the highest rated game and he's a marquee player are irrelevant - rules are rules... the drug policy and suspension rules are in place to protect the sanctity of sportsmanship - they should be applied to Harris in the exact same fashion as any other player.

Thigpen stood up and took it like a man.  Said he was sorry he let the team and the fans down. He is a shadow of his former self now and won't be in the league next year. There is no fountain of youth.  People don't get stronger and put up better numbers when they get older, they just don't. Who expects the Bombers to cut Harris??  No one. Guys test positive numerous times every season in the league and stay with their team after wards.  Don't make this about the Riders, has nothing to do with us. Much respect to those of you looking at this for what it is.  I am a big fan of Harris, always have been.  He cheated and got caught, simple as that. There is no mistake here, no sugar coating this

Well that would be the whole point...the team (or league? or CFLPA? etc) would be responsible for making sure they are what they say they are.

OK, just curious.  Because he only had a small amount of a banned substance its not as bad?  The league should look at it differently because its Andrew Harris and not Marcus Thigpen? I get the urge to defend a player on your team, that's what we do sometimes as fans. I don't know the steroid world and frankly don't want to either.  Its cheating and you know that.  I get it that lots of players do it.  Probably several Rider players doing it right now, how would I know.  BUT, as a community owned team and massive supporter of minor football in the province, I fully expect my team to be out front of this from day one. The first statement from Chris Jones and the Riders was the team was disappointed with Marcus and would work closely with the league, bla bla bla,  its sure as hell wasn't we know him so well and he would never do that. Every player says they don't know how it happened etc, that's how these things go every time.  As far as the 10 days later test, well IMHO they suspected something otherwise they wouldn't have randomly out of no where came back and tested him 10 days later.  Its sure looks like what ever they suspected was bang on too doesn't it?  I am a big fan of Harris, I really am, but this looks bad no matter how it happened.  I've always wondered why athletes have to be shoving pills in their mouth everyday just to play a game they are supposed to be good at to begin with. If I am a cfl coach today I am telling my players don't take a friggin thing that hasn't been cleared by the team doctor. Simple as that. Could have been a accident but it doesn't matter, piss tests don't lie.  In my job I have been involved in a more than I can count.  I have never failed one ever, I don't do drugs so it doesn't matter to me when it is. I know who will fail just by how mad they are that they are getting tested, or the classic they are picking on me defense. 

Thigpen stood up and took it like a man.  Said he was sorry he let the team and the fans down. He is a shadow of his former self now and won't be in the league next year. There is no fountain of youth.  People don't get stronger and put up better numbers when they get older, they just don't. Who expects the Bombers to cut Harris??  No one. Guys test positive numerous times every season in the league and stay with their team after wards.  Don't make this about the Riders, has nothing to do with us. Much respect to those of you looking at this for what it is.  I am a big fan of Harris, always have been.  He cheated and got caught, simple as that. There is no mistake here, no sugar coating this

I was surprised how slow he was when he was in camp with us. Doesn't show quite as much heading straight up field in run blocking, but in pass protection he was and is a pylon

He knows a lot about squirrels and humidity

Had a mean mullet myself in the 80's.  Hockey hair.  

Willy is a big no way jose for sure.  Bridge is bad, oh boy, he is bad.  He makes every play like he wants it to be the highlight of the night on sports center. BUT, at least Bridge can run around.  Its sad that there is a lack of qb's around. Where is Alex Ross these days

Willy is a big no way jose for sure.  Bridge is bad, oh boy, he is bad.  He makes every play like he wants it to be the highlight of the night on sports center. BUT, at least Bridge can run around.  Its sad that there is a lack of qb's around. Where is Alex Ross these days

I wouldn't know because I haven't been in the situation, but this is reality for every player in professional sports. Matt knows what he signed up for

Always number one concern with a young qb. 

My bad. Thought he came mid season the year before for some reason

Its a contract year for him, you are 7-2. Couldn't be a better time to try him out than now. Its his third year with the team, no reason why he can't play a couple games by now. Good players are ready by now to take a step. Its time to find out. Have to give him a few games though, he will have his successes and his struggles like any rookie would. As much as I have my opinions on Matty Ice, he is a veteran qb and he offers the option to throw when needed and he can read defenses. Very unrealistic to think teams will respect Streveller in the same way, equally unrealistic to expect things to continue on the same way they have. They may be worse, they even be better, but one thing is for sure, they won't be the same. 

Its a contract year for him, you are 7-2. Couldn't be a better time to try him out than now. Its his third year with the team, no reason why he can't play a couple games by now. Good players are ready by now to take a step. Its time to find out. Have to give him a few games though, he will have his successes and his struggles like any rookie would. As much as I have my opinions on Matty Ice, he is a veteran qb and he offers the option to throw when needed and he can read defenses. Very unrealistic to think teams will respect Streveller in the same way, equally unrealistic to expect things to continue on the same way they have. They may be worse, they even be better, but one thing is for sure, they won't be the same. 

Its a contract year for him, you are 7-2. Couldn't be a better time to try him out than now. Its his third year with the team, no reason why he can't play a couple games by now. Good players are ready by now to take a step. Its time to find out. Have to give him a few games though, he will have his successes and his struggles like any rookie would. As much as I have my opinions on Matty Ice, he is a veteran qb and he offers the option to throw when needed and he can read defenses. Very unrealistic to think teams will respect Streveller in the same way, equally unrealistic to expect things to continue on the same way they have. They may be worse, they even be better, but one thing is for sure, they won't be the same. 

There is a difference between coaching to win and coaching not to lose

This may sound odd, but I liked Straight outta Crompton when he played. He lacked physical gifts it seemed but he was smart and got the most out of what he had. I have a feeling he will do well in this job

There is a difference between coaching to win and coaching not to lose

I salute you. The league never has enough do or die fans in it. Thanks for supporting the league all these years.  I've never taken the time to add them up, I imagine I am in the 400 and some club