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I don't really care what happens... I just hope we NEVER have to see those "signature" uniforms again...

Where did you see that?

As I understand it, the purpose of the exhibition season is to see what we've got.  Who are the starters, who are the backups, who's going home.  The score is irrelevant.  Also, I think that most people understand that the team can only bring so many guys to the away exhibition game, so that one tends to be for those that there are still some questions about.  So for those penciled in as a starter already, is there a point in bringing most or all of them?  No, there isn't.
 
Of course, I think that TBurgess knows all of this too, but he got what he was looking for by arguing this "they need to win" silliness.  You know what would drive him to distraction?  If everyone just agreed with him.

Where did you see that?

As I understand it, the purpose of the exhibition season is to see what we've got.  Who are the starters, who are the backups, who's going home.  The score is irrelevant.  Also, I think that most people understand that the team can only bring so many guys to the away exhibition game, so that one tends to be for those that there are still some questions about.  So for those penciled in as a starter already, is there a point in bringing most or all of them?  No, there isn't.
 
Of course, I think that TBurgess knows all of this too, but he got what he was looking for by arguing this "they need to win" silliness.  You know what would drive him to distraction?  If everyone just agreed with him.

As others have said, sure is nice when the drama llama decides to visit someone else for a change.

If the guy leading a class action suit has no class and doesn't see any action, I don't see this going very far.

There is something to be said for a suit like this one if, and only if, teams and the league knew that there was an issue and either lied to the players or willfully allowed players to play/practice while injured.  I really doubt that either of those things is the case, so good luck with the suit.  By the way, as I understand it, the dollar figure provided by the "plaintiff" has to be demonstrated.  In other words, show us how your group is out 200,000,000 dollars.  Punitive damages are different, of course, so I would think that to slap the league that amount of punitive damage would only be done in the case of wonton disregard for the safety of players.   Again, good luck with that one.
 
This smacks of Kory trying to see if the can squeeze a bit more money (via negotiated settlement) out of a dead career.  He's probably going to find that the only person who might benefit from this silliness is his lawyer.

Any relation to Hedley?

Okay. Just got back from training camp and finally back in the office. Today was the first day that coaches from the Winnipeg High School Football League were invited on the field to take in the practice. We were originally told to stick to the sidelines but MOS came over immediately and invited us on the field and to go ahead and focus on whatever position we were interested in. I tried to walk around a bit but was always drawn to the offensive line, running backs and offense as a whole.
 
I'll say this. we have some big boys on the Oline and Dline that can move very quickly. Watched some one on ones in the first sessions and while this is usually slanted towards defensive aggression, Coach Wiley had his boys fighting up a storm. Picard is an animal and while Chung may not be technically skilled yet, you can see him picking up tips from the coaching staff. Coach Wiley even came over to a couple of us coaches and gave us some tips that he uses to teach fundamentals. Awesome. Jace Daniels and Devin Tyler were getting some long looks with the first team Oline. Greaves is still in there but his relaxed nature definitely opens the door for some of the young guys to jump in a get a look. As Coach Wiley suggested, it don't mean s*** until game situations come into play.
 
As for receivers, Nick Moore looked amazing. If he stays healthy, he will easily be a league leader. Just so much speed after he catches the ball. Kris Bastien made a couple of nice grabs on some long balls and looks very quick as well. I only noticed L.Tunei once today as he fought off 2 defenders for a catch in the second half of practice (no shoulder pads for second half). Tunei does look to be a bigger guy but some of those DBs do as well so tough to tell from my vantage point.
Saw some nice catches from Adamas and Clemons as well. As for Jordan Reaves, man, i think he makes the team this year. He made some nice catches today, often adjusting to the DBs to get to the ball. He is a big strong kid. Maybe he is not running his routes 100% but from my sideline view, they sure were giving him every opportunity to figure it out.
 
QBs all looked good today I thought. There was a fairly good breeze going from West to East so that made the "across the field" throw either very easy or very hard. Truthfully, they all looked good. Not sure how Yantz makes this team as the top 4 all made some nice throws today. Running backs all had moments of shine today with Paris Cotton leading the way. Marshall and Scott both broke a couple of long ones too but its sometimes tough to tell if they would have broken free if the defense was given the chance to "light 'em up". Tough call.
 
Sherman filled in for Leggett and didn't look out of place. He is pretty vocal out there. Not as vocal as Coach Miles but close. Dline Coach commands a lot of respect. You can see that he wants them going hard all the time. Loved what Greg Peach does out there. He is fighting hard for his job. Great competition on the line.
 
I'll try to get out there again tomorrow. Let me know if there is anything in particular you want me to look at. Keep in mind, i think the second half of practice tomorrow is all special teams.

I agree with Jaxon.  I look at it this way, I know way more than all y'all, but I'd never say it,

Please get the ban hammer out and off this troll...

ehhh differing opinions are fine, blatant trolling (and poor trolling at that) is completely different. 

This guy has gotta go, soon.  Please?

This guy has gotta go, soon.  Please?

Going to give it a try this year.  This way I can have a record on just how bad I can predict games!

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Wrestling - a soap opera for guys

Dang.  Can I at least be on the taxi squad?

Rod Black gets even worse during pre-season.
 
"Did you know his mom is a conceptual artist?  Such a rich environment.  And he plays football!!!  After growing up in a house with a mom who's a conceptual artist!!!  Truly he's a renaissance man.  Bombers recover a fumble for a touchdown.  So how do you think family meals went?  Mom wants to talk about art, and the son wants to talk about football!!!  Boy, I sure wouldn't want to be the dad, getting in the middle of that!!!  Seven players from each team ejected.  And what a classic CFL name!  Corduroy Jones!  That's got to be up there in the pantheon of great CFL names.  There's been so many names over the years.  Appears to be a sniper in the press box firing at the referees.  Theodore Wallaby.  Glassface McButternuts.  Idaho Youdaho.  Great names.  And the tattoos those guys have!!!  Farhan Lalji has a report from the sidelines for us.  Hopefully about tattoos.  Farhan..."
 
I'll go with glass half full on this one.

QB - Samcanadian

RB - gbill2004

REC - Mike, Jacquie, Atomic, kelownabomberfan., Noeller

OL - Goalie, 17to85, Jpan85, mbrg, M.O.A.B.

 

DL - JuranBoldenRules, Floyd, TBURGESS, Rich

LB - Mr. Dee (WIL),  Mr. Perfect (MAC), voodoochylde (SAM)

DB - sweep the leg, The Unknown Poster, rebusrankin, SPuDS

S - tracker

 

K - Mark H.

 

Is that a lineup or what?

WE COULD HAVE HAD WAUD INSTEAD OF RICHARDS!!! THANKS KYLE!!!!!

WE COULD HAVE HAD WAUD INSTEAD OF RICHARDS!!! THANKS KYLE!!!!!

WE COULD HAVE HAD WAUD INSTEAD OF RICHARDS!!! THANKS KYLE!!!!!

In all seriousness, I think that in this day and age, there is no room for people directing prejudice or bigotry against any group.  Well, excluding Rider fans of course, direct it towards them all you want.