GCJenks
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I am so bummed that I will be on a plane on my way home instead of at the stadium!!
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I'll miss BT JR, but even more so the class of his entire family. A few times a year his entire family would some to watch him play. Had a few conversations with BT1 and always raved about the city and how well they were treated everywhere they went.
I understand the need to get better sometimes has a cost but I sure wish there was a way that the new guys could actually prove they were better than who we had before. Oh wait there is that thing called training camp...
***AH Crap wrong thread***
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If Mrs Ladd is pregnant does the issue of her thriving practice become a non-issue? You have to think taking time off to have a child will hurt business, is it as much as starting over in a new city? Does it matter is your husband is getting 400 or 500K more in a different city?
I'm sure many wives work to keep themselves busy but after she has a child will she want to leave it with a nanny while she goes to the office? I know if I made $30K more my wife would rather stay home with ours...
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How much is interest is Messam going to garner? He was unsigned during the season for how many weeks last year? If I remember correctly it wasn't until week 5 or 6 that he was picked up by Sask.
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If you haven't read Bud Grant's autobiography " I Did It My Way" you really need too. I have read many of sports related Auto's and his is by far the best.
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What does it say about our team that only 1 of the top 30 is from our Roster. Is Moore at 29 a sign that we are doing things well and all our best players are already signed or that our roster sucks so bad only one of our free agents is even worth the top 30?
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9 minutes ago, gcn11 said:
Not sure how that could be? The kitchen is literally right in the middle of the boxes. It couldn't possibly be placed any better for them in my estimation. I have frequented the odd game in the boxes and the food service was excellent.
Except that that location is not the kitchen, just a staging area for the food before it goes to the suites.
Food service in the suites is a major cluster F. Orders for the Grey Cup had to be in 3 weeks in advance and still not delivered to well in to second quarter. Everything that this food service company screws up in the stands they do it in the suites but the price is 3 times higher.
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Other than Wheeler's scoring streak is there something up with him? It seemed to me that he was moving a little slow and usually the first of his line to peel off and head for the bench. Is he nursing something that no one is talking about? Conditioning a little behind the pace of the game?
Just checked his ice time stats and he was right between Ladd and Little so maybe he wasn't short shifting but it sure seemed like it to me.
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Was too nice outside to stay in to watch the game. Had the radio on in the back yard while soaking in the sun and having one last float in the pool. Had intended to go in and watch the game after but really... who cares... plus it was Rod Black.
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It may cause a brain aneurysm but with Bobby D leading that time I may have to cheer for him to get his first win on Sunday. I sure wish we would make a move on our OC, would be a lot easier to watch the game and hope we do something.
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I wonder how much the season ticket drop off will be?
I think it will be less than it should be. Didn't most people already commit to next year (possibly the year after as well) to get a discount on their Grey Cup ticket?
What really stands out to me is that if I am not using my normal seats (company also has a suite) I can't even get a sniff when trying to sell them on Facebook. First couple of years everyone wanted any extra seat they could get. This week I had to work hard to give them away.
Last night we took our 2 1/2 year old for his first game, if I didn't have the distraction of keeping him some what entertained I would have been even more disgusted with that display. There is no longer any part of that 3 + hours spent on the UofM campus that can at all be considered good entertainment value.
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Montreal play tonight. Can anyone find a depth chart for tonight's game? You'd have to believe if he is left off a second week that something is up and he'll be moving somewhere else soon. Would love to see him here, even if it's just so he can't get to any more of our QB's.
He's not on the depth chart. I believe.
Thanks I found it too after I asked (should have googled depth chart instead or roster D'oh), on the 1 game injured.
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Montreal play tonight. Can anyone find a depth chart for tonight's game? You'd have to believe if he is left off a second week that something is up and he'll be moving somewhere else soon. Would love to see him here, even if it's just so he can't get to any more of our QB's.
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So, after this fine season is over there should be some flotsam and jetsam from the sinking of the good ship Riders floating about for the taking. Anyone think Jacques Chapdelaine would be a good replacement at OC if the Bombers decide to part ways with Marcel? Any other coaches on the Riders staff worth considering?
I would love to see us bring Bobby Dyce home again.
- SPuDS and Fred C Dobbs
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Before you go to bed tonight, say a little prayer that Duane Forde doesn't eventually implode and murder Rod Black at the mic.
Can you imagine what it must be like working opposite that guy year after year?
After the TD pass where Rod announced "Cato to the (SJ) Green Hornet" the silence from Forde was palpable.
I'm not too sure on this. I think Forde is settling in to the role of Rod's Straight Man. I am pretty sure he fed Rod the "Green Hornet & Cato" line a few plays before the TD.
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Here's some of my thoughts from being at the game last night. Marve brings excitement and flair to the game. Would be a great change of pace when Willy is struggling. I thought Jhomo Gordon looked pretty impressive for such a young kid. Returning punts, kick offs and a nice catch or two. Just needs some more time to learn to run sharper routes. Addison Richards looked horrible in the couple of balls thrown his way, Tayman is probably choking on his Subway laughing so hard at us with our "revenge" pick. This didn't look like a team ready for the play offs and a Grey Cup appearance, let's hope the other teams are as slow in their development too.
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How does park and ride work if you need to leave the game early? Is there some place to park within walking distance the game? (even if I have to give my son a piggy back ride)
Victoria Hospital has always had parking available and in my opinion not having to cross Pembina with a child is key.
It is an official place to park? IE they have people taking money for game day parking?
or what?
Yes, it's "official" parking for the games. Someone will be there to take your $$. I don't remember what they charged, I had left my stadium parking pass in the other car and was already grumpy.
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How does park and ride work if you need to leave the game early? Is there some place to park within walking distance the game? (even if I have to give my son a piggy back ride)
Victoria Hospital has always had parking available and in my opinion not having to cross Pembina with a child is key.
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Just read the Lawless article on the Freep website. He really should credit this forum and this thread for writing his article for him. Every salient point he makes has been discussed here in the past few days. He likely copy and pasted much of it.
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Ricky Foley finds it within himself to address the trade. After reading this I actually kind of respect the guy.
http://www.leaderpost.com/letter+from+Ricky+Foley+Riders+fans/10763797/story.html
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I can't tell you which is better but I am glad we have them both. I think what Walters pulled off last off season to get both these guys here was pure genius.
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Unbelievable to me that Shawn is gone so young.
We first met some 25 years ago at the UofM when I was working for Bison Sports and he was writing for the Manitoban. Our paths crossed many times over the years and I always respected his ability to remember the name of anyone he met. My fondest memory will be of Shawn showing up at my wedding social at 12:30am after whatever event he was working and wanting to by auction tickets etc. We had a good laugh and a quick visit as things were winding down.
- Noeller and General Taylor
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Around The League Regular Season Discussion
in Blue Bomber Discussion
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Having spent some time in the sporting goods industry I would expect the breakdown to be something like this.
Each team that operates a store or any other store buys their products from a supplier. Whether it is Adidas, New Era, the BBQ Covers etc etc etc. These suppliers would pay licensing fees to the League to be allowed to use the logos. That would be where the league would get revenue from store sales. The Bomber Store or any other store would not return any portion of their profits to the CFL.
Does the CFLPA get any proceeds from any of this? I wouldn't really expect so, they are a union and should be funded by their membership. I understand that the CFL and member teams contribute to the benefits of the CFLPA but I would be surprised if they funded the operation through licensing fees.
Proceeds from merchandise sales at CFL.ca site? It would depend on the deal the league has with the teams, I expect these revenues would be shared between the CFL & Teams or the teams would be against the league having a store and would rather all traffic be directed to their own site.