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The Taiter makes mention of the fact that we don't have a first round pick or even a top 15'er because we lost our pick in the ZC deal.  Well worth it I say to win a cup. I don't regret that one bit.

It’s been noted that, all across Canada, people are self-isolating and not going out to sports events, movies, restaurants and social gatherings. All provinces except Saskatchewan where doing nothing useful has been going on for a very long time. On a cheery note for those Saskatchewanites, today is St Patrick’s Day and they can wear green as they so desire. This won’t change much because that’s all they wear anyways..

It's a shame Paddy can't incorporate a 'little' green in his pic....just wouldn't be right considering who are neighbour is

But does Damian have a good voice? For you know....his swann song if he gets cut?

BWAHAHAHA!  #DirtyFourStripers  #IGFWest
I love it!

the NFL is doing theirs...hopefully we'll be able to do ours....
give The Taiter a click, wouldya?
bluebombers.com/2020/03/17/preparing-drafts-unprecedented-times/

That is the most likely scenario imo as well.

I just love that we call it that. Truly awesome!

I would be most disappointed for Harris. I really want him to run wild and win the rushing title again this year so he can shove it in the haters faces one more time!!

Likewise.
It makes me doubly glad, (28 times over) that we won that friggin cup in November.
The real disappointment would be the opportunity lost, that is, missing the chance to win the Cup at IGF West..

It would suck for sure. But we should prepare ourselves for it so it wouldn't be as devastating if it did happen. 

I am so excited to see what Buck does with Darvin, Andrew, and rest of this offense this upcoming season. Buck has stated that his philosophy is to use what he has for players and to play to their strengths. I think the strength of this offense starts with our O-line. This is an O-line that can keep a QB clean and can open holes for the best tailback in the league. That tells me that, run or pass, we're going to be successful, as we were last year even with the conservative approach and predictability of Paul Lapolice, which I believe were our biggest weakness on offense.
I don't see why Buck would continue the trend of predictability and conservative approach on offense. In fact, I expect Buck to do the opposite, be aggressive and unpredictable. Yes he has Andrew Harris and I still expect him to be a central cog in our offense, but there were too many times last season when everyone in the stadium knew the ball was going to Andrew, especially the opposing defense. This team has way too many weapons on offense to be predictable and one-dimensional. We have QBs that can air it out and receivers that can go get it. I look for guys like Darvin Adams to lead the way with his experience and savvy, but there's more than Darvin. We have ballers like Kenny Lawler that can also go get it. We have burners like Whitehead and Demski that can strike quickly and from anywhere on the field. We have clutch possession-type receivers like Wolitarsky and Petermann.
Nobody wanted to play us last year because of our defense. It may very well be our offense that scares the crap out of teams this season. Either way it's going to be fun to watch.

If we lost the season the only positive would be our reign as CFL champs would be extended uncontested. It would drive our neighbours to the West of us insane(r) and we could needle them about it relentlessly. Who am I kidding? No CFL football for 2020 would suck, big time.

If we lost the season the only positive would be our reign as CFL champs would be extended uncontested. It would drive our neighbours to the West of us insane(r) and we could needle them about it relentlessly. Who am I kidding? No CFL football for 2020 would suck, big time.

I honestly don't care about NBA and what they do, and even NHL I don't care as much as CFL. I just want a 2020 CFL season. My mental health has taken a beating in the last several days, and I don't wanna think about what a lack of CFL football would do to me....

Hmm, Milt and cookies. Sounds like a good combo..

I’m working on a list of free (or nearly free) resources to help everyone keep engaged and entertained over the next while. I’ll continue to add things as they are mentioned or as I think of them. 
I realize that not everyone on here is from Winnipeg, so if you would like to provide a link, I can update this to add other regional “free resources”.
 
FREE
 
Winnipeg Public Library: https://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/
All libraries are closed starting Monday March 16th. You cannot return books as the chutes will be closed. There will be no fines or penalties during the closure. 
 
OverDrive: https://winnipeg.overdrive.com/
 
Libby (from OverDrive): https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/?utm_origin=lightning&utm_page_genre=tout&utm_list=meet_libby&utm_content=libby_tout_learnmore_06019018
Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks?
You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
Get the app for your phone or tablet!
 
Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Your public library at your fingertips.
Anytime. Anywhere.
hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
 
RB Digital: http://winnipegmb.rbdigital.com/
Magazines. eBooks. Audiobooks. 
 
Scholastic - Learn At Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?caching
Scholastic has made their Learn At Home program free during the shutdown. 
Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
 
Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education.
 
Tubi: https://tubitv.com/
Thanks @Jpan85
Watch amazing movies and TV shows for free. No subscription fees, and no credit cards. Just thousands of hours of streaming video content from studios like Paramount, Lionsgate, MGM and more.
 
TVO - tvo.org
Thanks @Eternal optimist
Current affairs, Documentaries and Education.
 
FREE TRIALS
 
Streaming Services
Not free but often these streaming services have free previews
 
Netflix - new upstart. I predict big things. https://www.netflix.com/ca/
Free Trial: One month. 
 
Disney+ - Disney movies, shows, Marvel, National Geographic: https://www.disneyplus.com/
Free Trial: 7 Days.
 
Prime Video - included in your Amazon Prime subscription. Amazon.ca
Prime Video keeps getting better. They have several original series and a growing list of other content. They recently added Battlestar Galactica, if you’re of the SciFi persuasion. 
Plus, you get Prime Music. Not as large of a catalogue as Spotify or Apple Music but it’s included for free. 
And you get Prime Reading. Lots of ebooks included with your Prime membership. 
Free Trial: 30 Days
 
Crave - HBO, Starz, Showtime, etc for your TV, tablet or mobile device. https://www.crave.ca/en
 
Free 30 day trial (normally 7 Days). Get caught up on Rupaul's Drag Race! 

pandemic doesn't only refer to death rate. But the overall spread of infection. Because this has now gone World wide. It's fair to call it a pandemic.

Thanks for the map.
I know not everyone reads the General forum, but for further discussion and news on COVID-19, lets use the thread there so all info is in one place.
 

Should anyone wish to track the spread and effect of the COVID19, here is a website that is updated hour by hour: https://ncov2019.live
 

According to 3downnation, the Riders have signed a DB named Christian Campbell. I wonder if they will throw him in against the BC Lions....

"Today WHO declared the coronavirus COVID-19 a “pandemic” – when there is not the slightest trace of a pandemic. A pandemic might be the condition, when the death to infection rate reaches more than 12%. In Europe, the death rate is about 0.4%, or less. Except for Italy which is a special case, where the peak of the death rate was 6% (see below for further analysis). China, where the death rate peaked only a few weeks ago at about 3%, is back to 0.7% – and rapidly declining ..."