Eternal optimist

That thread is currently under review.

If a fan of another team wants to come on here and engage in intelligent discussions, I'm all for that.  We do have a few that do.  Kluchk does not do this.  He shows up when he's decided that we're being mean to the Riders (imagine that, on a Bomber Board.  Who'da thunk it) and whines that we're meanies.  Then he let's us have it with that 26 years and no cup zinger that just hurts us all so bad, even though we've heard it like 13 times (or was it 12, numbers are hard ya know).  Again, if he trolled with some style, if he was at all entertaining, it would be fine.  Alas though, it is not.  His writing is bland, without colour or texture.  He's a troll. but worse, he's a boring troll.  Ain't nothing worse than a boring troll.
Now having said all that, I will give him credit.  Most of the time, he writes in complete sentences.  And being from Saskatchewan and having that level of education, I'm thinking that we're dealing with Brad Wall, or first banjo of the Regina Symphony.  Either way, Regina royalty!

Find a way to remove February and March from the calendar year... Bomber seasons always seems so far away this time of year.

Or double-down and trade Denmark back to the Riders for Demski hah.

Find a way to remove February and March from the calendar year... Bomber seasons always seems so far away this time of year.

I'd like to see Bo Levi Mitchell hah...obviously that won't happen though. Based on the current market I'd pass on Ray based on his injury history. Everyone seems pretty high on Franklin but I think we'd be overpaying for an unproven player. I guess Durant? Seems pretty slim pickings...

The evolution of the internet has exponentially increased the amount of half-truths, misinformation and spin-doctoring in all facets of news outlets today. Look no further than the recent election to the south for a prime example of the devastating effects of a confused and misinformed public at large.

It won't be his problem, he'll have a million people to blame it on. 

It often depends on season ticket dates and deadlines when teams are trying to pump air into the tires of fans.

Due to how frequently players change teams in the CFL, I have two rules whenever I have a name stitched on the back of my jersey:
1. Player has to be retired
2. Player must've won at least one Grey Cup for the Bombers.
As a younger fan, it forces me to do some research into some of the older players that I didn't know about because I wasn't around when they played. Suggestions that satisfy this criteria: Kenny Ploen, Greg Battle, Leo Lewis etc.
Doing so means I'll never be stuck  in the awkward position of having the jersey of a player that went south (Chris Matthews) or signed elsewhere (Odell Willis). It also gives me a chance to learn more about the Bombers.
Just my two cents.

True North has been receiving tax breaks in the range of $6.5 to 7$ million since the MTS Centre was built.  That equals approximately 65 to 70 million now in tax revenue that is now taken out of City operating and capital funds.  I love pro sports and am glad to have them but the continued corporate subsidies of True North is disgusting.  Tack on more millions for True North Square, which will help contribute to a growing Class A office space surplus issue in the downtown (not even mentioning the backdoor subsidies given with nice fat crown corp leases like the new MLCC store).  Considering how bad financially Wpg and Manitoba are in at the moment, this is even more infuriating.    
Rant over.  

Due to how frequently players change teams in the CFL, I have two rules whenever I have a name stitched on the back of my jersey:
1. Player has to be retired
2. Player must've won at least one Grey Cup for the Bombers.
As a younger fan, it forces me to do some research into some of the older players that I didn't know about because I wasn't around when they played. Suggestions that satisfy this criteria: Kenny Ploen, Greg Battle, Leo Lewis etc.
Doing so means I'll never be stuck  in the awkward position of having the jersey of a player that went south (Chris Matthews) or signed elsewhere (Odell Willis). It also gives me a chance to learn more about the Bombers.
Just my two cents.

I love when Bomber players get involved in the community. Kudos to Mr. Leggett for contributing and remaining an important part to our city both on and off the field.

I think we can all agree PI calls is the biggest area needing improvement, if possible, I'd update the books to have a more clear, concise definition of what exactly pass interference is, if possible make it measurable and more black and white. Possible suggestions:
1. Instead of the ball has to be "catchable" (which is subjective at best) how about in order to call PI, the ball has to land within 5 yards of the receiver. It'd force the receiver to continue to try and make the play, instead of giving up on it because they know PI will be called.
2. Maybe find a way to define what "hand-fighting" actually is, and whether or not it is allowed.
Even if you just had a laundry list of what situations PI is considered to be...I know it wouldn't be perfect by any stretch, but if the referees at least had a measurable set of standards to be met in order to call PI, it'd help in a number of ways... it would make it easier to train them as well as easier for the players and coaches, because they could then actually coach players on what they can and cannot do.
As it stands right now, players are often robbed of good, clean plays with a tacky PI call, and coaches often will throw a challenge flag just on a whim in the hopes that command centre rules the defensive player sneezed too close to the receiver.

If you look closely, you can see me waving my arms maniacally, in saying leave my CFL rules intact...with a few tweaks. In no way whatsoever, do I want to see that dumb American catch rule up here in Canada. 

2017 CFL season slogan - make Saskatchewan great again!

2017 CFL season slogan - make Saskatchewan great again!

That's why some of us are smart enough not to make silly proclamations.  I'd rather watch and see what happens instead of pretending that I have any way of knowing what's going to happen, because just like you, I have no clue. 

We should pry Jabar Westerman from B.C. for the sheer confusion of having the Westerman/Westerman combo.

The problem with trading away draft picks is you rarely get the value back in return because the team trading for the draft pick (even if it's first overall) is trading on the basis of what the expected value of that pick is worth. There's no way to tell whether or not the pick will actually develop into something worthwhile. Teams often low-ball the team trying to trade away their pick because they don't want to get burnt trading away a proven player/asset for a draft prospect with lots of potential that never develops. Even if a drafted prospect ends up developing into a good player, they can end up getting picked up by the NFL, retiring, signing elsewhere (free agency), or just taking a better paying job and quitting football altogether. Just as an example, here's the first round picks from the 2013 draft and where they are now:

# Player name (Team that drafted them) - Where they are
1. Linden Gaydosh (HAM) - Now with Riders (via trade)
2. Andy Mulumba (WPG) - NFL (released by Chiefs) not currently playing
3. Mike Edem (MTL) - Now with B.C. (signed via free agency)
4. Corey Watman (SSK) - Now with Argos (signed via free agency)
5. Steven Lumbala (MTL) - Now works in oil and gas industry
6. Hunter Steward (BC) - Still with B.C.
7. Brander Craighead (CGY) - Retired/doesn't play
8. Matt Sewell (TOR) - Now with Riders (obtained from S. Lemon trade)
9. Nolan MacMillan (OTT) - Still with Redblacks
These results are just based of the 2013 CFL draft wikipedia page, so don't crucify me if they are off a little.
So, of the 9 players picked first overall:
- 3 don't play in the CFL anymore, of those, 2 have found non-football related work and will likely never play again.
- 2 players ended up playing, but signed elsewhere (through free agency) after their initial contract expired.
- 2 are still under contract with the team that drafted them (successful developments)
- 2 were traded elsewhere, Sewell never reported to the Riders.
So really, a draft pick is just a shot in the dark... and that's all that you end up getting in return, usually a "rental player" (e.g. Alex Hall) or a player that is considered somewhat of a cast-off/injury prone (e.g. Patrick Neufeld)

The draft has always been a crap-shoot in every sport and in the CFL, we have added complication of the NFL lurking to shower any promising player with money to migrate southward. Still, we desperately need a homebrew premier receiver more than we need another promising quarterback.

The problem with trading away draft picks is you rarely get the value back in return because the team trading for the draft pick (even if it's first overall) is trading on the basis of what the expected value of that pick is worth. There's no way to tell whether or not the pick will actually develop into something worthwhile. Teams often low-ball the team trying to trade away their pick because they don't want to get burnt trading away a proven player/asset for a draft prospect with lots of potential that never develops. Even if a drafted prospect ends up developing into a good player, they can end up getting picked up by the NFL, retiring, signing elsewhere (free agency), or just taking a better paying job and quitting football altogether. Just as an example, here's the first round picks from the 2013 draft and where they are now:

# Player name (Team that drafted them) - Where they are
1. Linden Gaydosh (HAM) - Now with Riders (via trade)
2. Andy Mulumba (WPG) - NFL (released by Chiefs) not currently playing
3. Mike Edem (MTL) - Now with B.C. (signed via free agency)
4. Corey Watman (SSK) - Now with Argos (signed via free agency)
5. Steven Lumbala (MTL) - Now works in oil and gas industry
6. Hunter Steward (BC) - Still with B.C.
7. Brander Craighead (CGY) - Retired/doesn't play
8. Matt Sewell (TOR) - Now with Riders (obtained from S. Lemon trade)
9. Nolan MacMillan (OTT) - Still with Redblacks
These results are just based of the 2013 CFL draft wikipedia page, so don't crucify me if they are off a little.
So, of the 9 players picked first overall:
- 3 don't play in the CFL anymore, of those, 2 have found non-football related work and will likely never play again.
- 2 players ended up playing, but signed elsewhere (through free agency) after their initial contract expired.
- 2 are still under contract with the team that drafted them (successful developments)
- 2 were traded elsewhere, Sewell never reported to the Riders.
So really, a draft pick is just a shot in the dark... and that's all that you end up getting in return, usually a "rental player" (e.g. Alex Hall) or a player that is considered somewhat of a cast-off/injury prone (e.g. Patrick Neufeld)

Or he could be just another over hyped young qb who looked good in limited reps and can't sustain it over the long haul. Jury is out on the guy until he proves himself one way or the other. 

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Bo Levi Mitchell and Co. for becoming the first 15-win team in CFL history to get to the Grey Cup and choke. They are in the process of finding out who they are right now.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Bo Levi Mitchell and Co. for becoming the first 15-win team in CFL history to get to the Grey Cup and choke. They are in the process of finding out who they are right now.