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You're being too kind. The turf was awful. Think of the same type of material that driving ranges use in their tee boxes. No underlay, no crumb rubber. It was rough.

For those who went this weekend, please share your thoughts. What was good, not so good, etc.

Not as far as I'm aware. There were meetings a couple of weeks ago.

Here's a preview of what to expect. Hope to see many of you guys out there. https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/03/19/marks-cfl-week-preview/

They'll be laying down field turf.

Only if you bring enough for everyone.

Let this be an open thread about anything to do with CFL Week. We are quickly gearing up with what should be a great week of events. Here is the list of events that will be happening from March 21-25. For more information about CFL Week check out MarksCFLWeek.ca CANADIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME VIP RECEPTION Come join us along with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Investors Group Field as we unveil the 2018 Class of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame! CFL FAN FEST This FREE four-day event is packed with events for all fans and families—with autograph signings, Q&As with CFL players and more! CFHOF CLASS OF 2018 AUTOGRAPH SIGNING The Canadian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Inductees, announced on Wednesday March 21, will be at Fan Fest signing autographs and posing for Photos with Fans at the Canadian Hall of Fame Display presented by Kubota. BLUE BOMBERS TAILGATE Come down and join your fellow Bombers fans, Buzz and Boomer and the Blue Bombers Cheer and Dance Team in the Twisted Tea Fan Cave at Fan Fest. 2018 CFL COMBINE PRESENTED BY ADIDAS Over 50 young football players face off for a spot in the CFL. Coaches from CFL teams will evaluate players from U Sports and NCAA in advance of the CFL draft. PASSING SHOWCASE The CFL is bringing together four teams from the U Sports Canada West conference for an action-packed passing focused tournament. GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC Participants will be coached through various flag football drills by current CFL players as well as players from Canada’s Women’s National Tackle Football team BE A REF Take the first step towards becoming an Official by completing your Football Canada Level 1 Officials Certification! YOU MAKE THE CALL WITH DARREN HACKWOOD PRESENTED BY PWC Test your sharp eyes and judgement during this interactive experience where we watch CFL footage and leave it to you to make the call! #MARKSCFLWEEK #TWEETUP We will once again provide an opportunity for CFL fans to connect (in person) with those they’ve been engaging with in the CFL Twitterverse. **I've notably left one event off this list which is rather irrelevant.** If anyone has any specific questions that they can't find an answer to, leave them here and I would be glad to answer them in a timely fashion.

Hearing from people who have talked directly to JW since the signing, this was ultimately the biggest and most deciding factor for him.

If only it was that easy.

Why?

Likely not. Even if we were looking, which we aren't, no one outside of a few people in the Ticats organization even knew he was interested in coming back to the CFL.

Post.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Anthony Gaitor WINNIPEG, MB., February 1, 2018 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed International defensive back Anthony Gaitor. Gaitor has spent some of the past two seasons with the BC Lions while also signing an agreement with the New Orleans Saints following the 2016 season. Gaitor (5-10, 185, Florida International, October 9, 1988 in Miami, FL) originally joined the BC Lions in 2016. He made ten starts that season, recording 35 defensive tackles, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and one forced fumble. Through his two CFL seasons, Gaitor has played 23 career games, notching 73 defensive tackles, three interceptions, two defensive touchdowns and two forced fumbles. Gaitor played collegiate football at Florida International from 2007-2010, recording 197 total tackles, 11 interceptions, 19 tackles for loss and four sacks. He was a seventh round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2011, and has also spent time with Miami and Arizona in the NFL.

I always knew you were a leg man.

The majority here had spoken. Nothing anyone can do now.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with CFL all-star cornerback Chris Randle WINNIPEG, MB., January 23, 2018 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms with international cornerback Chris Randle on a two-year contract. Randle was scheduled to be a free agent next month. The Utah State product will enter his fifth season with Winnipeg in 2018, coming off an all-star season in which he was also named the team’s most outstanding defensive player. Randle finished the 2017 campaign with 60 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, one sack, five interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns. “Simply put, Chris Randle was one of those players that we knew we needed to work something out with prior to February 13,” said General Manager Kyle Walters. “He is a leader in everything he does. He’s coming off the best season of his career and we’re looking forward to more of that in 2018. He’s a special player and an invaluable asset to our locker room, and I’m glad we were able to retain him.” Randle has now played in 89 career regular season CFL games over six seasons, including 58 with Winnipeg. He has amassed 233 defensive tackles, 56 special teams tackles, three sacks, 15 interceptions, four forced fumbles and four defensive touchdowns.

Guys, in no way am I trying to pump Davis' tires, or justify his spot on the roster. I know nothing of the future of the backup QB position. All I am merely saying is that the guy is still here for a reason, and in my own opinion needs to see a little more game action before determining his fate. If one of our prospects comes in to camp and outperforms Davis, then a decision will have to made between him and Lefevour. We'll see what happens.

Sorry to put a bummer on your day. I hope you're over it now.

Was this hootie?

C'mon you guys don't remember the infamous retirement post?

And the Oilers have McDavid, but I'd rather have Scheifele and Wheeler for less.

The number of seasons is not as important as people think, when you factor in he didn't throw a single pass in 2016.

No offence at all to Bond, but I'd argue Randle is more of the "core" of this team than Bond.

Calvillo and Allen both had shaky starts to their careers after significantly more playing time than Davis has had so far. Allen in fact had under a 50% completion % and close to 1:1 TD/INT ratio for his first 5 seasons in the league.

That would hold true if the coaches felt this way about Davis, but they don't.