iso_55

Sad to see Mark go. Hopefully that's not the end as he has CFL experience. I want to wish him good luck.

When Marsh left in 2012, there wasn't anyone to play qb at his level. They ether never recruited or if they did, never recruited well enough to take his place. They better have someone in the wings as this is the final season for Marsh. It's try to win big this season or go home empty next season.

If Etienne seems ready then why not Carter? Their stats were virtually the same last game. Both have impressed in practice. What's the diff? I'd say they're even.

My beef with Heff is the coaches made a decision & he should as a professional do as they want. If it doesn't work out, it's on them. All I know is Keon Raymond from the Stamps isn't a big player & he excels there. The Sam has turned into another db position anyway... Yeah, it's more physical to be sure playing there. But they thought he could handle it.

You'll never win this SPuDs.... People have opinions. I never felt he sucked as a football player. I just felt that if he can't play ST's then he should be on the PR & not dressing for games. Everybody who dresses other than the backup qbs need to contribute to a victory in some way. That was my big complaint. They should have let him develop on the PR....

Really? I think Suitor is even worse because he works with Rod Black....

Looks like Access_Blue is back on the other site as let's_ball.. At least it seems that way. Talking about "rumours" he's heard. And putting players on the PR considering that they don't exist in the pre season. Just a warning mod team... in case he tries to join here.

No, the reffing isn't the problem. It's Rod Black. What's going to kill viewership & make the CFL the butt of jokes down south is that turd of a broadcaster. He's painful to listen to. An absolute embarassment that TSN uses him as their lead play by play man when 99.99999999% of fans hate him. The other thing about Black is no matter who he works with, he brings them down to his level. He doesn't elevate a game & make it look better, he drags it down.

I'll be happy if Etienne can just play ST's, contribute like everybody else & not be a liability out on the field. Just doing that would be a huge improvement over the past 2 seasons. And as far as shoving it in my face about Etienne? Well, I've been on these boards for years, it's not like it would be the first time. Seeing the kid improve would make me feel happy for him. Mike, the only thing I'll say is that respect is earned & it is never given. Third year pro should play ST's. The receiver part will come if he continues to work hard.

Both Marsh & receiver Matt Lariviere are back with the Rifles after a year wasted with the Bisons. Both put up huge numbers with the Rifles 2 yrs ago. .

Why do people do what they do? Back in 2000 & 2001 the Stampeders official website had a Stamps & CFL discussion forum. It was pretty popular with CFL fans at the time & was very busy. I met a few posters on that site that are still active today & still posting. Bluto, do you remember it? I know ArgoDave was a regular back then. There was a BC Lions fan named Sandy who posted regularily. All he would do is come on, insult & fight with everyone. He hated all other CFL teams & their fans. He was a total jerk the entire time. One day he brought down both forums on the Stamps website when he threatened to kill people. He actually threatened their lives & their families. And he gave out his seat location at BC Place saying he'd fight anyone who challenged him. Just told people to bring it to where he was & he'd fight them. It wasn't so much that he could trace where people live as he probably couldn't. Just the tone of his messages & the vulgar language. He was serious & once the Stamps saw the posts (as he threatened a bunch of people) they closed down the CFL & Stamps discussion sites right away for good. He was also banned from a number of other sites as he was the same way over on those as well. Just what were his motives??? Who knows?

So, Hefney wouldn't play SAM again & he pulls the pot BS on the team. They were willing to stand behind him with the charges & that's how he repays them... Seriously, glad Hefney's gone.

For a lot of reasons, I hope Jones gets his comeuppance. At some point... His defense get their collective asses handed to them over a season. Lost all respect for him the way he bailed on the Stamps & the way he went about it. Karma's a *****.

It's not about living away from home for most... It's about winning & the fact the Rifles are one of the worst run teams in junior football. The coaching under Normandeau & Graceffo played favourites. When Normandeau was fired & Graceffo came in, nothing changed other than the head coach was different but the assistants stayed virtually the same.The assistant coaches rewarded "their boys" with playing time & others who should have been playing sat on the bench. Word gets around it's not the team to play for so guys bail & go elsewhere. Now, if Karhut can turn that around & be fair there's talent to win. Winnipeg never lacked the talent, it was the other things going on. It's a brand new coaching staff so that's a great first move. I hope the guy succeeds.

The Bombers cut out a cancer in the dressing room. What's not to like about this? They'll find another DB to take his place. If there's one thing that abounds it's American defensive backs.

How much playing time did Elliott get in Calgary Friday night? Not much. Looks like he's third on the depth chart.

Fans can say what they want about Buck's health. But as far as being a leader, he has all the respect in the dressing room. I doubt Hefney had any of that for the reasons KBF stated. While Buck is a warrior for the Bombers, Hefney put himself first on more than one occasion.

If Buck can read a defense then it can work. I remember when Calvillo was playing for the Posse & Ti Cats, he liked to run around as well. When he actually got some coaching he improved.

Who's better?

Infrastructure in this country sucks. A professional league now barnstorming in 5,000 seat venues? There just aren't enough pro size stadiums in this country. What would the Bombers have done had Canad Inns ever be condemned??? Where would the Bombers have played? I wonder if building inspectors in Winnipeg, Regina & Hamilton ever looked the other way when they inspected those facilities?? I've been to Mosaic Stadium for LD weekend in the 70's, 80's & 90's & it was already a dump back then. Twenty years later it can't be any better. Even with the temporary renos last season.

If Karhut isn't into politics like his predecessors Normandeau & Graceffo playing favourites then maybe they'll win some games. There was lots of mistrust in that dressing room. There was talent too but not necessarily used the right way.

Funny, when Jones was DC in Calgary he never blitzed much. But same thing, his DL did things that other teams didn't. His defensive schemes were complex. Calgary was near or at the bottom in 2011 for qb sacks sacks. When he left to to go to the Argos only a handful of Stampeder defensive players were sad to see him go.

Great post. Burke said the team wouldn't tolerate the partying that went on last season. And for a veteran Hefney showed zero leadership. I think the pot bust was the last straw. They made the move because they needed to send a message to the team that if you aren't with the program then you're gone.

Being charged was the last straw with the guy. His attitude was questionable, at best. A guy like that isn't good for team unity in the dressing room. They can find another DB to take his place. They are a dime a dozen out there.

I'm just amazed.