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Clip from a Jamaal Westerman interview on CFL.ca
KC: If you could be stranded on a deserted island with any teammate you’ve ever played with in the CFL, who would it be and why?
JW: I would say my brother (Jabar Westerman) but he’s a vegan so we’re not going to be eating any food! It’s going to be all, ‘here’s some berries.’ So maybe not my brother. I also would want my mom to be like, ‘two of my sons are gone.’ So maybe it would be Jake Thomas. We played together in Winnipeg. He’s a really good friend of mine. He would be fun to be on a deserted island with. He’s not that fast so if anything is chasing us, I’ll probably get away.
https://www.cfl.ca/2018/07/26/tmi-jamaal-westerman-creature-habit/

Columnists like Brodbeck care less about accurate facts and more about manufacturing outrage.

The now 10 page thread about O'Shea sniffing smelling salts at the other forum is a sight to be seen. Those people are insane.
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=50528.0
smelling salts = meth = bath salts = cocaine

The now 10 page thread about O'Shea sniffing smelling salts at the other forum is a sight to be seen. Those people are insane.
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=50528.0
smelling salts = meth = bath salts = cocaine

The now 10 page thread about O'Shea sniffing smelling salts at the other forum is a sight to be seen. Those people are insane.
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=50528.0
smelling salts = meth = bath salts = cocaine

The now 10 page thread about O'Shea sniffing smelling salts at the other forum is a sight to be seen. Those people are insane.
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=50528.0
smelling salts = meth = bath salts = cocaine

What surprises me most is that he seemingly hasn't learned that when you say things like this there's going to be backlash. It's just a lack of intelligence at the end of the day. Both because of his thoughts on the subject but also because of how he went about expressing his opinion. Unless he wanted to get fired then I suppose he played it right.
I'm not even in the public eye and I watch what I say on social media sometimes cause some tool will take it out of context or it won't come across as polite as it would had i spoke. My company has a social media clause in the contracts now, and anything I say/share on there that can be seen as offensive can potentially get me fired. So guess what? I don't post about it, whether it's for proper rights/representation of certain groups or politics or just trolling some bigot. I just don't do it. It's not worth my career and will likely create nothing but negativity at the end of the day.
His platform, his replies to DMs and his history of making stupid comments show me that he just isn't a very smart man. Smart boy, sure. Man....not quite. There's a lot of 30+ year old boys running around out there calling themselves men.

There are two sides to this argument.  The people that understand why CITI took this action and people who should think before they post on social media.  Im surprised by how many I am acquainted with who simply dont get it (either from a business perspective or a humanity one).
Its a good reminder that freedom of expression is not freedom from consequence.

So I have no responsibility to not be a rapist wife beater? Awesome

PRE allegations tho...seems the Riders tend to sign these guys when it is well known they have quite significant off-field transgressions and issues...there's a difference 

Unreal stuff. I am absolutely mystified someone could attempt to find a parallel between smelling salts and meth.

Not sure where to put this, but I had to mention that the other Bomber forum currently has a thread about O'Shea possibly being a drug addict b/c he uses smelling salts. It's worth reading...
edit: Link http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=50528.0

National depth is a huge problem for this league....for all teams...sadly it only gets worse as the season progresses and injuries mount up. I would like to see more PR spots occupied by Nationals....help to develop your depth in your systems...Internationals are a dime a dozen and a phone call away.

Trolly McTroll is back, unfortunately...

I usually hit up Patron Tacos & Cantina or Central City Brewpub for events at BC place. E&C is quite the hike to the stadium.
 
edit: Costco beside the stadium for a dog and a drink is also clutch

But someone listed on the game day roster as a QB cannot play any other position. 

Thanks for sharing.
Ive been wondering to my self about the bombers using him as DI instead of as a qb. using him in place of flanders in some packages with nichols on the field at the same time. Still the back up qb, but it allows us to get him in more and take nichols out less. Lots of positives and negatives to that. 

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Here's a real nice Twitter thread from the Cats' play-by-play guy about the concepts that Lapo is running with Streveller.   He shows his work with tons of video examples.  Great work, wish there was more of this kind of thing in the CFL media.
You'll see lots of misdirection, lots of similar looks with different guys carrying the ball. Love the play where they have Andrew Harris be the lead blocker for Streveller out of a shovel pass look. Really showcases the dude as a change-of-pace QB. 
(click thru to Twitter or use the link above to read the whole thread.  man twitter threading sucks)
 

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Hardrick might be my next jersey. No one looks like they're having more fun than him out there, I look for him after every touchdown.

Sunday: Does BigBlue start another rhetorical thread?

Sunday: Does BigBlue start another rhetorical thread?

https://www.cfl.ca/2018/07/10/nissan-titan-power-rankings-ticats-eye-contender-status/
Bombers sitting at 3 behind Calgary and Hamilton.
1. Calgary Stampeders
Record: 3-0
Last Week: 1
Still undefeated following the bye, the Calgary Stampeders have the mark of a true Canadian Football League powerhouse. They boast the top-ranked defence and the second-ranked offence and are the league-leaders in turnover ratio, as Dave Dickenson’s team continues to perform in every facet of the game. Winning a tough road game against the Ottawa REDBLACKS in Week 5 would create some early-season separation.
2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Record: 2-2
Last Week: 3
There are two ways of looking at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ 2-2 start heading into the bye: On the one hand they’ve survived a challenging schedule out of the gate, including three road games against tough western opponents; on the other they could be 4-0 right now but have coughed up two winnable games in the fourth quarter. With the CFL’s top-ranked offence and second-ranked defence, the numbers say the Ticats belong right here at No. 2.
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Record: 2-2
Last Week: 5
The Bombers have dismantled two of the CFL’s struggling teams this year in BC and Montreal, with a rematch against the BC Lions on tap in Week 5. While a bigger test awaits further down the road, this is clearly a different team when Matt Nichols is under centre. The Bombers didn’t turn the ball over or give up a sack against BC and have the looks of a true contender in the highly-competitive West.
4. Edmonton Eskimos
Record: 2-2
Last Week: 2
Red zone struggles thwarted an otherwise productive day for the Eskimos’ offence, leading to a 20-17 loss to the Argos in likely the biggest upset of Week 4. While there’s little concern for what should still be the most explosive offence in the CFL, the Eskimos continue to lag behind their provincial counterpart at the top of the ranks.
5. Ottawa REDBLACKS
Record: 2-1
Last Week: 4
The REDBLACKS went into cruise control after opening up a 25-8 halftime lead over Montreal, eventually hanging on for a 10-point win. While Ottawa’s offence is explosive, like always, it’s the defence that’s stood out through four weeks, led by new defensive coordinator Noel Thorpe. If that unit can continue to grow, Ottawa will challenge for the East this season.
6. Toronto Argonauts
Record: 1-2
Last Week: 7
It’s early, but it’s not a stretch to say the Argos may have saved their season with a Week 4 win over Edmonton. James Franklin looks like he could do big things as a starting CFL quarterback, while his running back James Wilder Jr. finally broke out with his first big game of the season. Slow starts for S.J. Green and Armanti Edwards are a concern, but the worst should be over for the defending champs.
7. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Record: 2-2
Last Week: 9
The Riders’ trip to the basement was short-lived, as Marcus Thigpen‘s late touchdown run led the Riders to a heroic win over the Ticats. Chris Jones continues to ignore his detractors, deploying a rare two-quarterback system and also playing Duron Carter at corner as opposed to receiver. Whether it works is still up for debate, but for now the Riders take a .500 record into the bye, tying them for second in the West.
8. BC Lions
Record: 1-2
Last Week: 6
It was salt in the wound when former Lions linebacker Adam Bighill picked off Jonathon Jennings and returned it for a touchdown in a 41-19 Winnipeg win. Jennings has struggled out of the gate, and a quarterback change could be on the horizon as Travis Lulay continues to work his way back. On the positive side, despite their struggles, the Lions are just a game back of Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and Edmonton in the West.
9. Montreal Alouettes
Record: 1-3
Last Week: 8
After a brief reprieve, the Alouettes are back at the bottom thanks to a 28-18 loss to the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Still, there were some positive signs. Backup quarterback Jeff Mathews showed promise and got the offence moving, generating 19 first downs and 280 passing yards. Meanwhile, the defence allowed only three points to Trevor Harris and co. in the second half. The upcoming bye week won’t hurt.